The Federal Reserve voted 11-1 to hold rates at 3.50–3.75%, citing stubborn inflation, weak labour demand and uncertainty from the Iran war, and signalled one likely cut by year-end.
A Panama-Germany Economic Meeting emphasized stronger trade alliances centered on investment, logistics and advanced manufacturing, noting German involvement in sectors like pharmaceuticals.
Energy prices are climbing as the Iran war disrupts supply, raising recession risks for the US, China and Europe and potentially impacting Panama through higher fuel and shipping costs.
A U.S. threat assessment says Beijing is unlikely to attack Taiwan in 2027, citing the high military risk and steep technological, supply-chain and investor costs of such an operation.
President Trump temporarily waived the century-old Jones Act on March 18, 2026, allowing foreign ships to transport cargo between US ports amid rising fuel costs, though critics doubt its effectiveness.
An Al Jazeera investigation says the Minab school strike that killed Iranian children may have been deliberate, raising urgent questions about US accountability and international avenues for redress.
Panama’s Budget Commission approved a $1.2M transfer enabling the Maritime Authority to hire specialized legal counsel to review and update port concession contracts amid transparency concerns.
Al Jazeera reports the Iranian national women’s football team has returned to Iran, with several players withdrawing previously filed asylum requests. Details on numbers and reasons remain limited.
Panama will face South Africa in two friendly internationals, with Panama ranked 33rd and South Africa 60th; the matches are seen as a competitive test and opportunity to evaluate squads.
Panama joined Bahrain, Japan, Singapore and the UAE in a joint proposal to create a safe corridor to free about 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf region, seeking a coordinated, humanitarian solution to disrupted crew changes.
EIN Presswire reports Panama missed a deadline to operate major Panama Canal ports, deepening a dispute over control of the facilities and raising questions about trade and governance.
Law360 reports that Panama missed a deadline in a dispute involving canal ports; details are sparse but the procedural lapse could speed legal or operational consequences.
Former President Ricardo Martinelli says prosecutors accepted a criminal complaint he filed against digital outlet Foco alleging extortion and bribery; his team has filed over 12 complaints against the outlet.
Liverpool overturned a 1-0 first-leg defeat with a 4-0 win at Anfield to progress 4-1 on aggregate over Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Gunshots rang out during Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations in Tehran, forcing attendees to flee. Initial reports did not give details on injuries or official response.
Panama and Germany strengthened economic ties at a high-level meeting focused on logistics, the Panama Canal and investment opportunities, highlighting the SEM regime and existing German corporate presence.
gCaptain reports an increase in LNG shipments through the Panama Canal as shippers reroute to avoid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, raising operational and economic implications for Panama.
Iran attacked Gulf energy sites after the Pars gas field was hit, striking Qatar’s Ras Laffan and prompting missile interceptions in Saudi Arabia, pushing oil prices higher.
Acodeco has warned that a government bill mandating ethanol-blended gasoline may violate constitutional protections, harm competition and leave consumers facing equipment and warranty risks.
President Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to allow foreign ships to move fuel between U.S. ports, aiming to stabilize petrol costs amid oil disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
