Panama’s first remote robotic stroke procedure is gaining international attention by combining robotic technology with surgeons working from a distance. The approach could point to new ways to expand access to specialized stroke care.
As planting season begins, a global fertilizer shortage—linked to the war in Iran—is threatening farmers in developing countries already pressured by climate disruption. The broader risk is higher food prices worldwide.
Oil prices continued to rise as uncertainty over Iran persisted, even after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed his ultimatum on reopening the Strait of Hormuz for another 10 days. Operators remained unsettled, leaving prices without the expected calm.
An Iranian mother told the UN Human Rights Council about the last time she saw her children alive before a school attack. Her testimony brings international attention to the human cost of violence against children and the need for accountability and protection.
Mexico’s navy has launched a search for two missing sailboats that were part of the Cuba aid “Nuestra America Convoy.” The convoy says the boats were led by experienced sailors and had safety equipment aboard.
Panama’s Ambassador Xiomara Perez presented her credentials to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley and Governor General Liburd. She emphasized strengthening diplomatic relations and opportunities for citizens of both countries.
Banana workers in Bocas del Toro are returning to jobs after a 2025 union crisis left thousands without income. Chiquita has restarted operations in phases, including remodeled farms and packing plants, supported by a planned investment.
China has detained Panama-flagged ships in connection with a port dispute, according to a report carried by Google News. The incident highlights how disputes abroad can directly affect vessels registered under Panama’s flag.
Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday after being arrested in Florida on suspicion of DUI following a crash in which his Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled over. Officials said Woods was not injured and had to spend at least eight hours in jail under state law before posting bail.
The Panama Canal Authority launched LoTSA 2.5, an upgraded long-term slot allocation program aimed at improving certainty and flexibility for shippers. The sealed bid auction is set for April 28, 2026, with implementation on May 16 and bookings for July 5, 2026 to Jan. 2, 2027.
El presidente José Raúl Mulino encendió la llama de los IV Juegos Suramericanos de la Juventud Panamá 2026. La antorcha recorrerá el país antes de la inauguración del evento.
Venezuela aprobó la extradición de Ali Zaki Hage Jalil a Panamá por su presunta vinculación con el atentado contra el vuelo 901 de Alas Chiricanas en 1994. El fallo sostiene que los delitos están tipificados en ambos países y que se trata de terrorismo, sin carácter político.
Bafana Bafana are set to play Panama in the first of two international friendlies as part of World Cup warm-up preparations. The match will be followed by another friendly as both sides use the games to sharpen their squads.
House Republicans rejected a bill intended to fund payments for federal airport workers, even as a White House memo said DHS would pay those workers to help ease long travel lines. The dispute highlights tensions over how airport staffing support should be authorized.
An Al Jazeera analysis argues that Gulf economies are pivotal to the global system, and that the US–Israel war dynamic with Iran carries risks that may extend beyond energy markets. Uncertainty could ripple through trade and economic conditions felt far beyond the Middle East.
China denied retaliating against Panama-linked ships and instead accused the U.S. of trying to seize control of the Panama Canal. The back-and-forth heightens concern about how geopolitical disputes may affect global shipping routes.
China denies claims it retaliated by intensifying inspections of Panama-flagged ships, after Panama stripped a Hong Kong-based conglomerate of port concessions at both ends of the canal. Beijing accuses Washington of seeking to seize control of the strategic waterway.
China has denied retaliating against Panama-linked ships and accused Washington of trying to seize influence over the Panama Canal. The dispute highlights the canal’s continuing role as a flashpoint in U.S.-China tensions.
China denies it retaliated against Panama-linked ships and instead accuses Washington of trying to seize leverage over the Panama Canal. The dispute adds new tension to a sensitive maritime flashpoint.
China denies it retaliated against Panama-linked ships and instead accuses Washington of trying to take control of the Panama Canal. The dispute highlights the canal’s geopolitical sensitivity and the stakes for maritime confidence.