Japan plans to send at least 1,000 armed combat troops to the Philippines next month for Balikatan, the first time in 81 years since WWII. Experts see it as part of a broader Indo-Pacific security shift toward overlapping minilaterals.
China’s airlines plan to add nearly 2,900 extra flights to Europe this summer by using shorter routes through Russian airspace. The advantage is framed as growing amid geopolitical risk affecting other carriers’ routing.
Analysts reviewing US strategy toward Iran say Trump may be acting on an outdated understanding of Tehran’s current reality. They warn that changed regional and strategic conditions could undermine US policy assumptions.
The AFC postponed the Asian Cup finals draw planned for April 11 in Riyadh, citing the need for uninterrupted attendance of stakeholders amid ongoing Middle East conflict. A new date has not been announced.
A video of Paco, a police dog, performing CPR went viral and has drawn admiration online, sparking interest in the role of canine units in rescue and public safety.
A ritual in Casco Antiguo saw the Virgen de la Dolorosa dressed after a rosary, with the “damas de la Dolorosa” placing each symbolic element of the statue’s vestment.
Sargassum has been reported in parts of Panama’s Caribbean coast—Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala and Colón—though massive beaching remains uncommon. Officials and coastal communities are monitoring the situation.
Potrerillos Arriba will stage a living viacrucis for Semana Santa featuring more than 70 actors, aiming to bring together community families and visitors from other areas.
An initiative in Veraguas aims to strengthen teachers’ professional commitment with the goal of improving student learning; details on activities and outcomes are pending.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it is closely monitoring a surge in detentions of Panama-flagged ships amid a battle over port control. The FMC update highlights potential impacts on maritime trade and compliance.
The legal team for brothers César and Eloy Ávila has asked Panamanian authorities to clarify the status of alleged victim Marisol Barría Rodríguez after administrative records in her name appeared at the Electoral Tribunal.
The defense lawyer for César and Eloy Ávila has asked Panamanian authorities to clarify the status of alleged victim Marisol Barría Rodríguez after records in her name were reportedly found at the Electoral Tribunal.
Mexico’s navy is searching for two aid boats that left Isla Mujeres last Friday for Cuba but have not reported arrival. Nine crew members of different nationalities are believed to be aboard.
Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office inspected the Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in equipment purchases during 2022–2024.
The Autoridad de Tránsito in Colón warned that reported unilateral fare increases on collective transport routes are illegal and urged patience from the transport sector amid a recent fuel price adjustment.
Reggie Moreno resigned immediately from his position in the Bienes Patrimoniales unit of Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance for personal reasons, prompting questions about interim leadership and continuity in state asset management.
President Mulino has objected to a vocational guidance bill for “young adults,” arguing it conflicts with the Ministry of Education’s existing competencies and risks overlap with Mitradel.
Uncertainty over the timing of a potential Xi-Trump summit has focused global attention on the US-China relationship as a driver of stability. The article argues that ancient Chinese wisdom may offer perspective on managing division amid overlapping crises.
A government director linked recent homicides in Panama to adulterated drugs and micro‑trafficking, saying “no homicide is normal” while noting current figures are below last year’s.
An event at Panama City’s Rommel Fernández stadium is drawing attention as fans’ expectations rise ahead of preparation matches and international competitions, creating momentum for commercial campaigns.