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.
The US Federal Maritime Commission warned that intensified inspections and detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships appear aimed at punishing Panama after the transfer of Hutchison port assets, TVN reports. The warning raises concerns about operational and diplomatic impacts on Panama’s maritime sector.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission warned of possible actions against China after intensified inspections and detentions of Panama-flagged vessels, linking the measures to the transfer of Hutchison port assets.
The Legislative Assembly approved the use of the name “Guna Yala” nationwide after rejecting an Executive objection to Project 112, and returned the bill to the Executive.
A court has ordered provisional detention for a man accused of aggravated rape after an alleged mid-January 2026 assault of a 15-year-old in Narganá, Guna Yala. The case remains under investigation.
Firefighters have accused irregular budget transfers during the 2020–2024 administration. Officials say the current administration is cooperating and providing information for clarification.
Chile police fired water cannons at students protesting education policies in central Santiago. The clash highlights rising tensions over education reform and public dissatisfaction.