Lawmakers inspected Metro Line 3 for a second time as the tunnel reached 73% completion. The review included train cars, system capacity, and estimated times between stations.
The United States and Iran kept rare direct talks going in Pakistan past midnight, days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The negotiations underscore efforts to prevent renewed escalation in a volatile region.
The United States and Iran have opened direct talks in Pakistan, a rare diplomatic move that comes just days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The negotiations could help determine whether the truce holds or the conflict escalates again.
The United States and Iran have opened direct talks in Pakistan after a fragile two-week ceasefire in fighting between the two sides. The negotiations could help prevent renewed escalation in a conflict with global consequences.
U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without agreement, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire uncertain. The stalemate could have ripple effects for energy prices and regional stability.
Panama’s shrimp fishing season has reopened after the end of the closed season, with ARAP setting the first season through August 31. The agency says monitoring during the ban helped protect species and support reproduction.
Coclé is expanding its Bandera Ecológica school program with training and coordination aimed at teachers, students, and education communities. The effort seeks to strengthen participation in environmental initiatives across the province.
Panama will celebrate Día de las Buenas Acciones this Sunday with volunteer activities nationwide and an opening ceremony at Ciudad del Saber in Clayton. The campaign recognizes community service workers and promotes participation through more than 295 nonprofit groups.
Two people were detained and a firearm was seized during a police checkpoint operation in La Chorrera, Panama Oeste. The intervention targeted a vehicle and its occupants at a control point.
Panama reopened shrimp fishing on April 11 after the annual closed season ended, allowing harvests nationwide through August 31. Authorities say the schedule is meant to protect shrimp stocks while supporting the fishing economy.
Lebanon held funerals for 13 State Security members killed in an Israeli strike, highlighting the widening human cost of the conflict. The attack adds pressure on already fragile Lebanese institutions.
A 14-year-old wrestler from Pennsylvania earned a world championships berth after medaling at the U17 Pan American Championships in Panama City, Panama. His close 7-5 result against older competition marked a major step onto the international stage.
Iranian and US delegations have begun talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, with Islamabad serving as a rare diplomatic bridge between the two rivals. The discussions come as regional tensions threaten to widen beyond the Middle East.
Russia and Ukraine have begun a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, with Kyiv warning it will respond immediately to any breach. The short truce offers a fragile pause in a war that continues to affect global markets and diplomacy.
Panama is forecast to see cloudy skies, isolated showers in Caribbean maritime areas, and high ultraviolet radiation nationwide. The conditions call for caution both outdoors and near the coast.
Panama’s Arsenio Domínguez, head of the International Maritime Organization, says Iran has no legal basis to impose tolls or alter shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that the shipping bottleneck is disrupting global trade and leaving about 1,300 vessels waiting to pass.
Samy and Sandra Sandoval launched the Rebeldía Tour with an immersive 3D sound setup, presenting what they describe as a first for regional music in Latin America. The tour will bring more than 40 songs and a new, more defiant tone to venues across Panama.
Panama’s 2026 Major Baseball Championship semifinals begin April 12 with Bocas del Toro facing Colón and Panamá Oeste taking on Chiriquí. Both best-of-seven series follow a 2-3-2 format and could extend to April 20.
Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in years, with 143 deaths and more than 12,000 suspected cases tied to vaccine coverage gaps. The surge is a warning for countries worldwide about the danger of falling immunization rates.
Panama’s National Police seized 5,330 rounds of ammunition, five grenades and other accessories during a search in Vacamonte, West Panama. Authorities handed the evidence to investigators after the coordinated operation.