The National Fishing Chamber backed Panama’s ARAP and denied that the fishing sector is out of control, saying sustainability and economic development are complementary goals.
Telemetro reports that Jehovah’s Witnesses have updated doctrine to permit autotransfusions while continuing to ban donor blood. The change may affect medical decision-making for members in Panama.
The Metropolitan Police said it is reviewing footage after an officer was filmed in a crowd involving Al Jazeera journalists, stressing that reporters must be able to work “without intimidation.”
National Police and the Fiscalía Anticorrupción arrested five people in Veraguas, including a former corregimiento representative, in an investigation into alleged mismanagement of AND PDIS funds totaling $333,692.
The Asociación Directoras de Panamá presented the results of its eighth compliance study on Panama’s gender equity law, urging inclusion of qualified women on boards and highlighting the group’s training and advocacy work.
Orinoco Tribune reports that activists in the “Nuestra América Convoy to Cuba” were detained in both the United States and Panama; details remain limited pending official confirmation.
Dr. José Emilio Moreno is the third announced candidate for rector of the Universidad de Panamá, saying his administration would prioritize integration of all university estamentos.
Al Jazeera runs live pre-match build-up for a Brazil vs France warm-up ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, offering full team news and detailed text commentary.
Board of Peace head Nikolay Mladenov has submitted a plan calling for the gradual disarmament of Gaza over eight months, setting a timeline for potential security and humanitarian advances.
The Tribunal Electoral said a woman tied to a 1997 case has not held or applied for a Panamanian cédula since 1985, clarifying the administrative record.
Albrook metro station will open at midday next Sunday while crews continue installing a new roof; work will continue after opening but officials say passenger safety will not be affected.
TVN 2 reports Albrook metro station will open at midday this Sunday while installation of a new roof continues; work will proceed without affecting user safety.
Alejandro Ramírez of Cobre Panamá confirmed that an environmental audit is underway at the mining project in Donoso. The process aims to review the project’s environmental management and compliance.
The Alcaldía de Panamá has begun the formal process to accredit Panama City as a Ramsar ‘City of Wetlands’, coordinating with the Ministry of Environment and Ramsar officials ahead of COP16 (2028).
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Al Jazeera that Iran has “no navy, no navy leader” and called the Iran war “stuff for the history books,” a blunt assessment with regional security implications.
Authorities detained a former Gatuncillo representative, two ex-treasurers and two merchants in Veraguas on suspicion of peculado, TVN 2 reported. The arrests relate to an alleged misuse of communal funds.
The IOC has banned transgender athletes from women’s Olympic events, citing concerns for “fairness, safety and integrity.” The move reverses prior guidance and will affect athletes, federations and national selection rules.
President Mulino inaugurated the Escuela República de Venezuela and spoke to students, according to Telemetro. The opening marks a government education project with further details to follow.
The Atevo Cup’s Apertura 2026 closed its regular phase with under-14 matches at COS Sports Plaza, finalising quarterfinalists across youth categories. Quarterfinals run this weekend at Eagles Stadium.
Hong Kong police have charged 10 more people in the JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case tied to alleged HK$1.6 billion in losses. The suspects face money laundering and conspiracy to launder money allegations after investigators found abnormal transactions linked to the scheme.