Most Americans oppose the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, creating an early political problem for President Donald Trump as the conflict deepens. The backlash could affect how far Washington is willing to escalate.
A Panama lawmaker has proposed banning discretionary public funds used by top officials, arguing they have enabled years of unchecked spending. The push comes after at least $201.4 million was spent through the mechanism since 1994.
Panama’s land bridge formed millions of years ago, reshaping migration, rainfall, and biodiversity. Today, the Panama Canal makes freshwater management one of the country’s most important challenges.