Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to end the war, and Trump is weighing the offer as mistrust between the two sides remains profound. The decision could shape regional security and global markets.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Panama this week as part of a Central America trip. The visit highlights Panama’s role as a regional diplomatic hub.
Hospitals in Lebanon are struggling to cope with a surge of patients injured in Israeli attacks as cross-border violence intensifies. The strain highlights the growing humanitarian cost of the conflict and its wider regional risks.
Ukraine said it struck a Russian Baltic port and two tankers near Novorossiysk, intensifying its campaign against Russia’s maritime and energy infrastructure. The attacks highlight the growing economic dimension of the war and its global shipping impact.
Shipping companies are paying record sums to use the Panama Canal as disruption at the Strait of Hormuz pushes global trade onto new routes. The canal’s role as a strategic chokepoint is growing as carriers seek faster alternatives.
Israel has expanded forced displacement orders across more than 10 villages and towns in southern Lebanon, intensifying pressure on civilians near the border. The move raises fears of a deeper escalation in the Israel-Lebanon conflict.
Biomuseo remains one of Panama City’s most recognizable landmarks, combining Frank Gehry’s bold architecture with exhibits centered on the country’s natural history. The museum is a key stop for visitors exploring the capital and the Amador Causeway.
Iran has sent the US a new 14-point proposal to end the war as Trump reviews a separate plan to stop the fighting. The diplomatic push comes on day 65 of the conflict and could have wider regional and economic implications.
Archaeologists have completed the excavation of a 1,200-year-old elite tomb at El Caño Archaeological Park in central Panama. The find adds to one of the country’s most important pre-Columbian archaeological sites.
Panama City’s Amador Causeway is standing out for its spring sunsets, drawing attention to one of the capital’s most scenic waterfront spots. The area remains a popular destination for views, leisure, and tourism near the Panama Canal entrance.
Panama is preparing a reform of its public procurement law to speed up bidding, strengthen PanamaCompra, and require disclosure of final beneficiaries. Lawmakers are pressing for stronger transparency and fewer delays in state contracts.
A heated budget hearing in the National Assembly exposed the power of Panama’s sports federations, especially around baseball funding and oversight. Despite sharp clashes, lawmakers approved Pandeportes’ $18.5 million transfer.
Panama’s port system posted a slight first-quarter decline, but the numbers hide a major reshuffling of cargo between terminals. Balboa and Cristóbal fell during a management transition, while several Atlantic ports grew sharply.
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera said Huawei and similar firms are not reliable, tied visa decisions to national security, and pointed to deeper U.S.-Panama cooperation on cybersecurity and investment. He also said Panama alone must decide how to manage ties with China.
El Caño in Natá de los Caballeros continues to reveal elite burials, gold ornaments and evidence of a complex ancient society in central Panama. Researchers and residents are now pushing for a museum to protect the finds and share the site’s history.
Ifarhu expects the first PASE-U 2026 payment in June after completing beneficiary validation with the Ministry of Education. The program will also restrict spending to education-related needs and add digital monitoring.
Bocas del Toro won its fifth Major Baseball League title with a seventh-game victory over Chiriquí, extending its modern era of success. Eduards Toló, who has now taken part in four championships with the province, delivered another defining moment in the final.