Israeli President Isaac Herzog ended a visit to Panama after both countries expanded trade and technology agreements. The move underscores Panama’s role as a regional business hub and Israel’s effort to preserve international alliances.
Panama is expected to see afternoon showers and heavier downpours this Thursday, with rain likely to develop after the morning hours. The weather pattern could affect commuting and outdoor plans across the country.
Iran is reviewing a US proposal to end the war with Israel, as the conflict fuels a widening global crisis. The outcome could affect oil markets, shipping routes and regional stability.
Israel’s first state visit by an Israeli president to Panama comes as Jerusalem seeks partners amid diplomatic strain and maritime pressure. The trip highlights Panama’s outsized role in global shipping and international engagement.
China has invoked its anti-sanctions law for the first time, moving to shield five oil refineries from U.S. penalties tied to Iranian oil trade. The step deepens the legal and geopolitical clash with Washington.
Iranian media released video purporting to show a U.S. drone shot down over the Strait of Hormuz, a key flashpoint in U.S.-Iran tensions. The incident matters because it could affect global shipping, energy markets, and trade flows reaching Panama and Latin America.
France has sent a warship toward the Strait of Hormuz as tensions surrounding Iran and the United States continue to build. The move comes as Tehran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could help end the war.
A Gaza journalist was killed in an Israeli attack just hours after his daughter was born, leaving his family to mark her first birthday in mourning. The case highlights the human cost of the war and the dangers faced by civilians and journalists in Gaza.
The United States says talks with Iran are progressing as Tehran reviews a proposal delivered through Pakistan, even as Israel strikes Beirut again. The developments underscore how diplomacy and escalation are unfolding at the same time across the Middle East.
An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed one person and seriously wounded the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. The attack adds to the human and political toll of the war.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog made the first presidential visit to Panama, marking a diplomatic milestone in relations between the two countries. The trip highlighted Panama’s role as a strategic partner and regional meeting point.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog closed part of his Central America visit in Panama with a meeting with the country’s Jewish community and schoolchildren. He urged the children to be proud of their identity and to raise their heads high.
Panama’s prosecutor is investigating whether foreign degrees were used at Unachi to win promotions, contracts, and salary increases. The case has intensified scrutiny of the university’s credential review process and its unusually high payroll.
Unachi says budget cuts and incomplete transfers have left it unable to cover social security contributions, even as its payroll remains highly paid. Separately, the Assembly is preparing key committee meetings and President Mulino will travel to Costa Rica for a presidential inauguration.
The Torrijos-Carter Treaties survived a polarized national plebiscite in Panama and a razor-thin U.S. Senate vote. The deals’ approval marked a decisive step toward Panamanian control of the Canal.
Jorge Herrera is facing mounting pressure to intervene in a dispute over the salaries of 43 Assembly staffers linked to eight Vamos deputies. The case has become a test of institutional limits and the Assembly’s ability to defend the rule of law.