Gaza is reporting a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as war continues to overwhelm the territory’s health system. The figures point to a hidden humanitarian toll that extends well beyond battlefield casualties.
Guyana’s 3×3 basketball and chess teams have arrived in Panama for the South American Youth Games. The event highlights Panama’s role as a regional host for youth sports.
Israeli drone flights over south Lebanon are fueling fresh criticism from those who say the surveillance amounts to a form of “digital occupation.” The issue underscores the ongoing tension along the Israel-Lebanon border and the wider role of drones in modern conflict.
Iran’s UN ambassador has responded to Trump’s announcement extending the Gaza ceasefire, highlighting fresh diplomatic tension over the truce. The exchange comes as world powers try to prevent renewed escalation in the Middle East.
Shipping companies are rerouting vessels toward the Panama Canal as tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz push them to seek safer passage. The shift highlights the canal’s strategic role in global trade and Panama’s importance as a maritime hub.
The final series of Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship will be shown on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel. The matchup draws major attention as the tournament reaches its decisive stage.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing up shipping costs and affecting trade routes linked to the Panama Canal. The canal remains a key pressure point as global carriers adjust to rising maritime risk.
Trump said the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran while Tehran puts forward a proposal and talks continue. The move keeps diplomacy alive amid persistent tensions over the wider conflict.
Unachi faced tough questioning in the National Assembly after revealing a $72 million budget, a $12.4 million CSS debt and unresolved administrative cases. Lawmakers also pressed the university on nepotism complaints and compliance with transparency rulings.
Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, extradited from Venezuela, had already been detained in Panama in 1994 after the Alas Chiricanas bombing and later released. His return revives a case that has lingered since 21 people were killed in the attack.
Coco Parque has opened to the public in San Francisco after remaining inaccessible for decades behind private barriers. Residents say the beachfront space fills a long-standing need for more parks and community gathering areas.
The main suspect in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas flight 901 bombing has arrived in Panama after extradition from Venezuela. The case, which killed 20 people, is now moving toward long-delayed accountability.
Azuero’s unsafe drinking water has become a symbol of Panama’s struggle to respond decisively to a long-running public service crisis. The situation has intensified scrutiny of the Idaan and the government’s lack of a clear strategy.
Panama’s National Assembly is in open conflict with the Comptroller’s Office after lawmakers accused Anel Flores of using salary suspensions as political pressure. The dispute intensified as the chamber debated a bill requiring 10% bioethanol in gasoline.
The Central American Parliament blocked a new attempt to swear in former Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo and former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo. The move came amid Carrizo’s ongoing legal case and renewed debate over whether the pair should join Parlacen.
Victims of Panama’s dietilenglicol tragedy said a $25,000 court award to three affected people is far too low for the lasting medical and emotional damage caused by contaminated medicines. The ruling also orders a public apology, a memorial monument and continued updates on compensation claims.
Panama’s forests, renewable energy and Canal watershed are at the center of an Earth Day reflection on conservation and responsibility. The piece frames environmental protection as essential to the country’s water security and long-term development.
Residents of PH Belvedere are challenging the demolition of a security booth and gate at Coco Park, arguing the San Francisco board acted without notice. The dispute revives long-running questions over state-owned coastal land in Coco del Mar.
Cobre Panamá has hired more than 1,300 workers as it advances a new phase of its preservation and safe management plan. The company projects 1,000 more direct jobs and thousands of indirect positions tied to local suppliers.
Transit costs through the Panama Canal have climbed as Middle East tensions and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping. The change highlights how conflict in one region can raise costs for Panama’s key maritime corridor.