The US says it struck Iranian coastal missile sites and infrastructure on March 21, 2026, saying the action has crippled Tehran’s threat to the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint.
A Panama judge archived the criminal case over the 2022 PH Urbana explosion after an out‑of‑court indemnity agreement; companies will compensate 18 affected people.
Panama is under a weather watch through Sunday for heavy rains and wind gusts; residents are urged to stay informed and use emergency numbers 911 or 520-4426 if needed.
Proponents say a Formula One Grand Prix could help Hong Kong reboot its economy, pointing to Singapore’s recent race that drew 300,000+ attendees and S$2.2bn in tourism revenue.
Panama’s Ministry of Education (MEDUCA) suspended its convocatoria for the concurso to appoint school directors and subdirectors on March 21, 2026; new dates will be announced soon.
Tens of thousands protested in Prague on Saturday against the policies of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s new government, signaling widespread public unease and potential constraints on the administration’s agenda.
The IMA will hold agroferias on March 23–24 across several Panamanian provinces, offering affordable agricultural products from 8:00 a.m.; shoppers should check IMA channels for locations.
An Iranian missile reportedly struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, wounding around 30 people and causing significant structural damage.
The University of Panama is running six free shuttle routes for night students, with schedules and Metro station stops available from the university and Metro authorities.
TVN 2 reports that the government of Bukele unveiled a commemorative plaque in Panama’s Chiriquí province on March 21, 2026, as a gesture to strengthen ties. The plaque is a symbolic diplomatic move that could precede deeper cooperation.
Dozens were injured after Iranian missile strikes targeted two areas near Israel’s main nuclear research center, raising safety and regional escalation concerns.
IndexBox has named Panama among the best countries to retire in 2026, grouping the Central American nation with Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. The mention may boost international interest in Panama as a retirement destination.
Panamanian defender José Córdoba played the full game as Norwich City beat Charlton 1-0 at The Valley, recording nine clearances and helping Norwich move to 10th in the Championship.
Families and a commission for the disappeared in Panama continue to face major obstacles identifying those who went missing during the dictatorship era; reparations requests and inspections have been reported.
EIN Presswire reports that the Middle East crisis is expected to increase fuel tanker traffic through the Panama Canal. Officials say Panama may face higher transit volumes with operational and environmental implications.
K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with a free comeback concert in Seoul after a four-year break, drawing tens of thousands of fans and reigniting global interest.
A man’s body was found on the banks of the Río San Félix in Chiriquí; TVN 2 reports unofficially that he may have had Asian features. Authorities have not yet confirmed identity.
A report raises alarms about waste and pig farm runoff degrading potable water in the Pacora River basin, threatening communities in eastern Panama Province such as Las Garzas.
The Panama Canal Authority is opening roughly 3,000 jobs and publishing daily vacancies on its official portal; opportunities span engineering, maritime operations, technical trades and trainee programs.
More than 95% of farms in Chiriquí province are certified free of brucellosis, a positive development for livestock health, public safety and agricultural markets in Panama.