Iran said non-hostile ships can transit the Strait of Hormuz safely, a move reported alongside U.S. President Trump’s remark that talks are under way to end the war.
A La Prensa psychology column explains personality disorders, DSM-5-TR groupings, and the diagnostic features that distinguish persistent, impairing personality patterns from normal variation.
U.S. service members carried out a five-day medical mission in Bocas del Toro, working with Panamanian officials and local healthcare workers to deliver critical care to local communities.
A drone ignited a fire at a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, raising concerns about drone threats to airport fuel infrastructure and aviation safety.
Newsroom Panama’s “Your Morning Smile” feature invites readers to email ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com, offering a chance for community-submitted humor to appear on the site.
A South China Morning Post letter warns Hong Kong’s new weight management plan leans too heavily on BMI, urging policymakers to use multiple measures to guide policy and public messaging.
The World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council have agreed to keep the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible until at least 2045, with an option to extend to 2050 and a planned £45m redevelopment that could add 500 seats.
Mobility expert Joe Yoon says a focused nine-minute daily routine can counter the stiffness from prolonged sitting and help preserve movement as people age. Short, consistent mobility work is being promoted as an accessible way to maintain function and reduce everyday aches.
Rahul Kadakia, newly named president of Christie’s Asia Pacific, keeps a battered gavel that split during a Geneva sale where a lot soared from US$100,000 to US$1 million; he says the gavel has presided over billions in sales.
An opinion in La Prensa warns that Panama’s limited public debate and weak policy framework on AI, IoT and Industry 4.0 is driving talent abroad and urges urgent state-level reforms to retain specialists.
TribalFootball reports South Africa has a strong record versus Central American teams as they prepare to face Panama, creating a tense and telling international encounter.
Panama’s Budget Commission approved $5.015M to hire Eversheds Sutherland and Wordstone to defend the state in separate mining arbitrations brought by Petaquilla and Orla.
A Hutchison Ports unit has filed an arbitration claim exceeding $2 billion after describing a takeover of its Panama port concession as “unlawful,” raising stakes for the country’s port sector and investors.
CK Hutchison has expanded international arbitration claims against Panama over port operations at Balboa and Cristóbal, alleging losses that now exceed US$2 billion following a January ruling.
Turkiye Is Bankasi has approved a plan to open a Hong Kong office and is awaiting Turkish regulatory clearance before applying to the HKMA, underscoring Hong Kong’s role as a bridge between Asia and the Middle East amid regional tensions.
Two international friendlies between Bafana Bafana and Panama could cost R85m; Panama, ranked 33rd, has been endorsed by coach Hugo Broos, and the squad named includes goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.
A rise in fuel costs has led Metrobus operators in Panama to reduce off-peak frequencies, prompting commuters to change travel times and seek alternatives.
CK Hutchison has told maritime media that its arbitration claim against Panama now exceeds $2 billion, a development that could draw scrutiny given Panama’s role in regional trade. Details on the forum and legal grounds remain limited.
CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company says damages from an “illegal takeover” of Balboa and Cristóbal terminals have topped US$2 billion and has expanded international arbitration claims against Panama.
CK Hutchison has expanded a claim related to its Panama port interests as reported losses linked to those operations exceed US$2 billion, according to the South China Morning Post.