The Alcaldía de Panamá will hold a free “Mujeres que trazan líneas” event at Soho Mall on March 28, featuring talks and health and wellness activities aimed at women.
President Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, warning of resumed strikes on energy infrastructure after a Cabinet update on the war.
Iran warned of a “surprise” for U.S. troops if a ground invasion begins as airstrikes continue, while the United States says it is negotiating with Tehran, PBS reports from Tehran.
Panama’s gambling sector is expanding rapidly as sports betting, digital technology and tourism converge. Growth is attracting investors but also raising regulatory and social challenges.
Authorities announced lane reversals and an operational deployment of more than 700 units for Semana Santa, saying measures will be applied progressively based on vehicle volumes on affected routes.
Hainan has opened as a free-trade port, prompting warnings that it could undercut Hong Kong’s duty-free appeal. A key counterargument is that Hong Kong’s edge lies in its role as a global financial hub under China’s opening-up strategy.
President Trump says he is working toward a deal to end the Iran war as the U.S. moves more troops to the Middle East; military analysts Joel Rayburn and Frederic Wehrey discussed the forces’ capabilities on PBS.
Sebastián Guerra, 18, won the GTS Jr. season opener at the Autódromo de Panamá in his debut, driving an optimized Hyundai Veloster and sharing duties with Alejandro Huerta Franco.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans have a “last and final” offer to end the DHS funding fight; Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faced a rare public ethics hearing, and a judge declined to dismiss a legal-fees case tied to Nicolás Maduro.
The Panamá Open 8 international frontenis tournament launched its 2026 edition at the courts of the Sociedad Española de Beneficencia, bringing international competition to local courts.
A persistent heat dome has driven historic temperatures across much of the United States this month, part of a string of extreme weather events that experts link to long‑term warming, PBS reports.
Danna, 15, received a kidney transplant from a deceased donor after years on dialysis; surgeons repaired an aneurysm in the donor’s renal artery before using the organ.
Germany is considering measures to ban or restrict social media access for most children amid warnings from psychologists, following similar moves in Australia and legal setbacks for tech firms in the U.S.
Soaring fuel prices in Manila are being linked to heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, as Filipinos face tighter budgets and a stagnant economy. The report describes unusually quiet streets, reflecting how quickly energy shocks can reshape everyday life.
New York has legalized medically assisted suicide, becoming the 13th U.S. state (joining Washington, D.C.) to allow medical aid in dying as debate over the practice continues nationwide.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission warned that China has sharply increased detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships, a move linked to a legal dispute over Panama’s terminal concessions and with potential trade implications.
IndexBox reports a dispute between CK Hutchison and Panama over a port concession has topped $2 billion. The report provides the headline amount but no further details.
MLB has implemented an automated ball-strike system (ABS) with electronic pitch tracking in every ballpark; teams may challenge up to two ball or strike calls per nine-inning game.
Iraq is described as the most fragile front in the growing US-Israel confrontation with Iran-linked forces, as militias and foreign powers clash amid escalating attacks. The widening violence could have broader regional and global knock-on effects.
The Ministry of Education completed two interventions in Coclé that it says bolster modern and safe school spaces, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve learning environments.