TVN reports two people died and one was injured in separate traffic accidents in Panama Oeste within 12 hours; the first crash occurred near midnight in El Nazareno, La Chorrera.
A historic mass wedding in Veracruz, Arraiján brought together 100 couples to formalize their unions — the first event of this scale in the district, TVN 2 reports.
A strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killed 64 people — including 13 children — and wounded 89, the WHO said, drawing condemnation from the UN humanitarian office.
Panamanian infielder José Caballero has been named the New York Yankees’ starting shortstop for 2026. Caballero, 29, joined the Yanks last July and stressed the team’s championship goal.
Merchants in Colón warn that rising fuel costs could push up food and product prices or force smaller portions. They urge authorities to adopt mitigation measures to protect consumers.
President Trump said he will order federal immigration officers to assist with airport security starting Monday unless Democrats pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, escalating a funding standoff with possible impacts on U.S. airports and travel.
Saudi Arabia has expelled Iran’s military attache and four team members after an attack on the Red Sea port of Yanbu and Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying regional tensions and raising risks to global oil and shipping routes.
Iran struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad in retaliation for an attack on its Natanz nuclear site, injuring nearly 100 and raising fears of wider escalation.
On World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), Panamanian coverage urged turning talk of inclusion into concrete action to secure equal rights and opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
Hong Kong’s boom in 24-hour gyms has prompted a Consumer Council probe that warns of hidden fees and data-privacy risks similar to past fitness‑industry abuses. Consumers are urged to scrutinize contracts and data practices.
User representatives before the ATTT warned any national fare increase would be illegal without Board authorization; TVN reports the Board has not approved higher fares.
The WHO reports an attack on a teaching hospital in Al Deain, East Darfur, killed 64 people—including 13 children—and left the facility non-functional, worsening an already serious health crisis.
A court has confirmed provisional detention for a former Las Tablas representative accused of misappropriating more than $400,000 from Panama’s Decentralization Fund. The case may prompt further scrutiny of local fund administration.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the SAVE America Act would force in-person voter registration and claimed only 5% of Americans register that way; PBS found the in-person rate is higher than his figure.
China’s long-standing industrial regions are adapting as Beijing pivots toward higher-value manufacturing, technology and services, with potential ripple effects on global supply chains and Panama.
TVN and TVMAX will broadcast Panama’s friendly matches against South Africa on March 27 and 31; games will also stream on TVN Pass and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.
More than 850 students across Panama have joined the “Éxito” program to develop leadership skills and mentor peers in schools and communities.
More than 140 cruise passengers made a controlled visit to Coiba under environmental protocols; authorities completed visitor registration and limited snorkeling and hiking to approved zones.
Judges have cleared ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct allegations; Khan had denied the claims and took voluntary leave in May.
Meduca has suspended the competition to appoint school directors and deputy directors to give candidates more time to prepare the mandatory Plan Estratégico y de Acción, the authority said in a statement.