A Lebanese civil defence worker recorded the moment an Israeli strike hit a rescue operation in southern Lebanon, highlighting the danger facing emergency crews in the border war. The incident reflects the continuing volatility of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
A man accused in a 1993 Detroit punk musician killing has been arrested in Panama, renewing a decades-old homicide case. The arrest may lead to extradition proceedings and a new phase in the investigation.
A shooting on Avenida Domingo Díaz near El Crisol in Panama City left one person dead and another injured, causing heavy traffic in the area. The attack disrupted one of the city’s main roads and drew a police response.
Panama’s Health Ministry is keeping nationwide epidemiological surveillance active, with special attention on diseases linked to contact with rodents in rural areas. The monitoring aims to support early detection and prevention across the country.
Panama’s geographic advantages are substantial, but its maritime and logistics assets need tighter coordination to create more national value. The case for a National Maritime Strategy is also a warning about institutional fragmentation.
A reagent shortage has disrupted essential lab testing at the Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid Hospital Complex, affecting kidney, liver, and pancreatic function tests. The Social Security Fund says a centralized purchase of chemistry and immunochemistry supplies is nearing completion.
UNACHI is facing a deep institutional crisis as lawmakers link its financial strain to unpaid or long-standing benefits. Student groups are now calling for the rector’s resignation amid growing pressure on the university.
Panama City is advancing a slate of urban renewal and community projects, including pocket parks, sports facilities, digital libraries and public-space upgrades. The plan spans several corregimientos and aims to improve mobility, recreation and neighborhood services.
Panama is waiting for July and August to confirm whether El Niño will affect the country this year. The Arco Seco and Coclé are considered the most vulnerable areas.
The CSS has launched “Mi Receta Digital,” a platform that connects doctors, patients, and pharmacies in one system to speed up prescription handling. Private-sector doctors have 30 days to register, while CSS and MINSA doctors who also work privately will be enrolled automatically.
Panama City officials have opened bidding for the B/. 74 million Hospital Regional de Panamá Norte, a project expected to serve more than 600,000 people. The new facility aims to bring specialized public health care closer to fast-growing communities in the north of the district.
Iran has responded to a US peace proposal sent through Pakistan, but Donald Trump has rejected it as unacceptable. The exchange highlights how far apart the two sides remain as the war continues.
UNACHI Rector Etelvina de Bonagas acknowledged a complex financial situation at the university after a 34% budget cut for 2025 and 2026. The reduction could affect operations at one of western Panama’s most important public universities.
San Felipe Neri Market in Panama City will hold a special sale on May 17 with discounted produce bags, fruit packs, and grill-ready meat bundles. A separate “Mesa de Ofertas” promotion is scheduled for May 27.
Panama’s Health Ministry is asking travelers who were in Bocas del Toro from April 23 to 27 to report for measles monitoring. More than 140 health workers have been deployed as contact tracing continues.
Panama’s latest electricity tender posted record prices, strengthening expectations that battery storage will become a key focus in the country’s power market. The result points to a shift toward more flexible grid solutions as renewable energy expands.
Panama’s Social Security Fund has launched Mi Receta Digital, a QR-based prescription system that sends pickup details by email. Patients can now collect medicines using a digital code instead of only paper documents.
Panama Canal slot auction prices have reached a record $4 million per ship, reflecting intense demand for guaranteed transit access. The surge highlights the canal’s continuing importance to global shipping and trade schedules.
Iran says its latest demands were meant to secure peace, but the U.S. rejected its response as negotiations remain deadlocked. The exchange highlights continued strain in one of the world’s most sensitive diplomatic disputes.
The European Union has agreed to restore full trade ties with Syria, signaling a major policy shift after years of sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The move could reshape regional diplomacy and global debates over sanctions.