IFARHU is considering barring cash withdrawals of the PASE-U subsidy to better control use and modernize payments, a change that could shift beneficiaries toward digital access.
PBS reports that American national Dennis Coyle, detained in Afghanistan in January 2025 on unspecified allegations, has been released after more than a year in custody.
Veraguas tops the Béisbol Mayor 2026 standings after March 24 results, and a decisive matchup against Chiriquí is set to influence the season’s standings.
PBS reports a record-smashing heat wave has spread across nearly the entire U.S. and is expected to persist, raising health, energy and agricultural concerns.
USA Wrestling named a 22-person U.S. squad to compete in Panama City at the 2026 U17 Pan American Championships, bringing regional youth wrestling competition to Panama’s capital.
Panama has created the Sierra Llorona National Park in Colón, protecting more than 16,000 hectares that are home to species including the jaguar and harpy eagle.
An Al Jazeera opinion warns Keir Starmer’s Iran policy risks repeating the mistakes of the 2003 US-UK invasion of Iraq, arguing the British government has learned no lessons.
QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on some LNG contracts after production was disrupted by events linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, raising concerns about global gas supplies.
The World Happiness Report 2026 ranks Panama 39th, up from 41st in 2025. The report combines life-satisfaction surveys from over 150 countries with socioeconomic and governance indicators.
Luz Graciela De Calzadilla, director of the national meteorological institute, warned of growing climate challenges and urged greater state support for meteorologists, hydrologists and technical staff vital to sectors like agriculture and energy.
MIDA says using bioethanol could cut gasoline prices by about $0.20 per gallon in Panama, and notes the country used a 5% ethanol blend in vehicles in 2013.
Iranian leaders, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have denied that talks with the United States are underway, underscoring uncertainty about contact between Tehran and Washington.
IDAAN warned of low pressure and possible water service interruptions in Panama and San Miguelito after failures at the Chilibre treatment plant on March 24, 2026; residents are advised to monitor official updates.
Indian authorities have detained six Ukrainian nationals and one American accused of crossing into Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare, a case handled under anti-terror laws.
A Travel And Tour World report lists Panama among Latin American countries where 2026 price hikes are affecting digital nomads and long-term visitors, with broader implications for visa demand and tourism patterns.
As Argentina marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup, the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo — a leading human-rights group — face cuts under President Javier Milei, raising concerns about memory and accountability.
Al Jazeera asked a simple but profound question — what if humanity encounters extraterrestrial life — sparking reflection on the scientific, ethical and geopolitical consequences of such a discovery.
South Africa coach Broos praised Mofokeng and Adams as the team prepares for a friendly double‑header against Panama in Durban; Panama are seen as a solid test, ranked around 30.
Al Jazeera reports Pakistan was the world’s most polluted country in 2025, with PM2.5 levels up to 13 times above WHO guidelines, underscoring serious health and policy challenges.
NexPanama published a recipe titled “Ensalada estilo griega con orzo y queso feta” in its Recipes section, highlighting a Mediterranean-inspired orzo and feta salad suited to Panama’s climate.