Panama has recorded over 1,000 cumulative dengue cases in 2026, including four deaths; the latest report lists 1,081 mild cases, 146 with warning signs, five severe cases and 149 hospitalizations.
Authorities in Herrera have detained a mother accused of complicity in her child’s abuse; the alleged stepfather has been in provisional detention since October 23, 2025.
A Renmin University report recommends trimming China’s vast foreign exchange reserves to a “moderately ample” level, targeting US Treasuries as Beijing advances yuan internationalisation.
On World Water Day, Panama faces a paradox: abundant rivers and a critical canal depend on freshwater, yet unequal access, pollution and climate impacts demand urgent collective action.
China’s ASN-301, sharing a delta-wing design with Iran’s Shahed-136, has evolved into SEAD-capable variants that could be more effective at neutralizing radars and air-defence systems.
Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signed 12 MOUs with international institutions from Australia, the UK, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere to boost international performances, exchanges and the global profile of local productions.
Panamanian infielder José Caballero will start the season as the New York Yankees’ regular shortstop after arriving from Tampa Bay; he aims to help stabilize the infield and pursue a World Series title.
Iran warned it would “irreversibly” strike regional energy infrastructure if the US or Israel target power plants, a sharp escalation after Donald Trump said he would bomb electricity facilities.
TVN reports intermittent morning rains across Panama’s Caribbean provinces and comarcas this Sunday, while the Pacific coast is expected to remain partly cloudy.
Vietnam’s prime minister is in Russia to sign oil and gas cooperation agreements as Hanoi seeks to shore up fuel reserves amid supply disruptions from the Middle East war.
Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong, a Mong Kok shop that hand-carved mahjong tiles for 47 years, will close on March 28 after its landlord reclaimed the street-corner premises, owner Ko Yun-kan said.
An EIN Presswire report warns that organized theft is decimating cattle herds in Panama, costing the livestock sector millions and threatening rural livelihoods and supply chains.
Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller say Ryan Gosling asked for a scene partner while filming the US$200 million Project Hail Mary, as his character grapples with isolation in deep space.
A Hezbollah attack in northern Israel killed one person as fighting along the Israel-Lebanon border intensified and more Israeli troops moved into southern Lebanon amid tensions tied to operations against Iran.
Organized livestock theft in Panama is costing the cattle sector millions and threatening long-term sustainability, with stolen animals often slaughtered and sold as meat.
The UK has condemned what it calls an Iranian attack on the US-UK base on Diego Garcia; Iran denies launching the strikes. Conflicting statements raise regional security concerns.
A recent analysis places the Panama Canal among five critical maritime chokepoints, noting that drought-driven water shortages and geopolitical pressure have exposed operational vulnerabilities despite the canal’s modest share of global tonnage.
Video captured on 22 March 2026 appears to show an Iranian strike hitting a bridge in central Tel Aviv, startling pedestrians and drawing attention to a rare urban attack.
Conflict linked to Iran is disrupting trade through narrow sea lanes like the Strait of Hormuz, exposing global supply-chain vulnerabilities and reminding nations — including Panama — of the risks tied to chokepoints.
Two women climbed out of a window to flee a fire at the Yen Dack Building in North Point, Hong Kong, as thick smoke from a high-floor unit sent at least three people to hospital.