A bill on digital regulation of minors goes to a first debate in Panama’s Legislative Assembly, where lawmakers are divided and will decide whether it has enough support to advance.
The Independent reports UK Border Force has seized a tonne of cocaine shipped from Panama, with an estimated value of £80 million. The large seizure highlights ongoing international drug trafficking challenges and may prompt increased cooperation and investigations.
Former Biden officials told a Carnegie Endowment event that President Trump’s second-term China policy lacks a coherent strategy, echoing problems from his first term and raising concerns about global economic and diplomatic effects.
The South China Morning Post’s Open Dialogue featured Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun discussing stablecoins, contrasting China and US approaches and noting Hong Kong’s expected policy moves.
Chef Daniel Boulud has opened Terrace Boulud, a rooftop brasserie at Landmark Prince’s in Central Hong Kong, featuring a French-meets-Cantonese dim sum menu and a 300-label wine list.
Art Basel Hong Kong opens with new curated sector Echoes and the Asia debut of Zero 10 for digital art; SCMP highlights nine artists to watch, including Aya Shalkar and Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu.
President Mulino received letters of credence from ambassadors of Italy, Cuba and other countries on March 24, 2026, welcoming the diplomats and holding individual talks on bilateral agendas.
President Trump said the U.S. may soon be “winding down” its three-and-a-half-week air campaign in Iran, though several of the five goals he listed remain undefined or unmet.
Panama’s Ministry of Health reports a drop in dengue cases to just over 1,300 so far this year, down from about 2,000 in the same period of 2025; malaria figures were not specified.
Media issued a public appeal on March 24, 2026 seeking help to locate Marcos Madrigal Cuesta, missing in Las Cumbres; a physical description accompanies the request.
A New Mexico jury found Meta’s platforms harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law, a key early victory in mounting social media litigation.
Panama’s Commerce and Economic Affairs Commission approved in first debate Bill 443 to require gasoline sold in the country to contain 10% anhydrous bioethanol; five of nine commissioners voted in favor.
In Colón, owner Josué Alarcón and his lawyers filed a criminal complaint after two American Bully dogs died while locked in a car. The querella launches a prosecutor-led inquiry into alleged animal mistreatment.
The Panama Canal Authority clarified that a veto of European companies will not affect the Canal, which continues to advance projects worth more than $8.5 billion.
Al Jazeera reports Elbit Systems has seen rapid growth as conflicts intensify across Iran, Palestine and Lebanon, illustrating how regional wars boost defence-industry demand.
The MEF requests a $30 million transfer to remediate munitions-contaminated land in Piña, Colón and to fund technical support for international arbitrations linked to mining disputes.
Panamanian Joselyne Edwards will challenge No. 3 Norma Dumont at UFC Fight Night on April 25 in Las Vegas — a pivotal bout for Edwards amid a four-fight win streak.
Iran’s choke on the Strait of Hormuz forced Gulf exporters to divert shipments and is increasing interest in Arctic energy supplies and northern shipping routes as alternative options.
A semi‑buried body in advanced decomposition was found in Potrero Grande, La Chorrera; authorities are investigating a possible connection to a vehicle located in nearby Peñas Blancas.
A semi‑buried body in advanced decomposition was found in Potrero Grande, La Chorrera. Authorities are investigating whether it is linked to a vehicle discovered in Peñas Blancas.