Hong Kong’s Global Talent Summit Week attracted over 7,000 in-person attendees and 130,000 online, underlining the city’s ongoing campaign to build a diverse international talent ecosystem.
Panama and Costa Rica signed an agreement to promote the Panamá–David–Frontera rail project, which officials say could help integrate rail transport across Central America.
A federal judge ruled for the New York Times in a challenge to Pentagon media rules, finding the Trump administration sought to oust “disfavoured journalists,” a decision with implications for press access and military transparency.
A federal judge in Washington has ruled parts of a Pentagon press-access policy unconstitutional, saying the measures violated the First and Fifth Amendments after The New York Times sued over withdrawn accreditations.
Panama’s Asamblea Nacional will choose the next head of the Defensoría del Pueblo from a list of 35 candidates, including incumbent Eduardo Leblanc González and former Supreme Court magistrate Ángela Russo Mainieri.
Minsa warns that tap water in Llano de Piedra and Las Tablas (Los Santos) is not safe after tests found elevated microorganisms; residents are advised to boil water 3–5 minutes.
A company has filed arbitration against Panama over the Gas to Power Panama (GTPP) project in Puerto Pilón, Colón, seeking multimillion-dollar compensation. The move raises questions about investor confidence and the future of energy investment in the country.
Panama’s Law 468, in effect since January, introduces region-based preferential mortgage subsidies. Expo Vivienda CAPAC 2026 (April 16–19) will showcase eligible projects and on-site financing.
The National Assembly closed nominations for the Defensor del Pueblo with 35 candidates; citizens can file objections March 25–26, TVN 2 reports. The short objection window begins the next phase of selection.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on March 20, 2026 that Tehran is not seeking war with its neighbours, a short statement that arrives amid ongoing regional frictions and global energy market sensitivity.
Two U.S. prosecutors have reportedly opened probes into alleged drug ties to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, which the president denies; the developments carry legal and diplomatic implications for Colombia and regional cooperation.
President Trump said he won’t seek a ceasefire with Iran, calling Tehran “finished,” as the U.S. and Israel continue strikes and Iran retaliates with missiles and drones that hit Israel and oil facilities.
The Universidad de Panamá issued its first digital diploma with international validity on March 20, 2026, marking a step toward modernized credentialing. The university named a recipient but did not detail verification technology or broader rollout plans.
A jury found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by driving down Twitter’s stock before his $44 billion 2022 takeover but cleared him of a broader fraud “scheme.”
Congress remains deadlocked over DHS funding with no resolution in sight. Also in the news: the Trump administration sues Harvard again, CBS ends its radio service, and Chuck Norris has died.
The Panama Canal is operating at full capacity as the Iran war drives increased LNG vessel traffic, the canal’s chief told The Straits Times, raising concerns about scheduling pressure and supply-chain impacts.
Canada named a 20-athlete squad for the 2026 U17 Pan‑Am wrestling championships in Panama City, including four wrestlers from Surrey.
The Panama Canal is at top capacity as the Iran war boosts LNG vessel traffic, the canal chief says, raising concerns about scheduling pressure and impacts on shipping and energy logistics.
A tower crane collapsed at a Kwai Chung public housing site on Thursday, killing a 62-year-old operator and reigniting concerns about Hong Kong’s construction safety record amid major development projects like the Northern Metropolis.
TradingView reports the Panama Canal is at top capacity as the war involving Iran prompts higher LNG vessel traffic, creating scheduling pressure at the waterway.