Cristiano Ronaldo has been named to Portugal’s World Cup squad, setting up a record sixth tournament appearance. Roberto Martínez also honored the late Diogo Jota with a symbolic place in the team.
NATO’s top military officer says he does not expect further U.S. troop cuts beyond the 5,000 announced by President Donald Trump. The move is being closely watched for what it signals about Washington’s long-term commitment to European security.
Portugal has landed in Group K for the 2026 World Cup with Colombia, Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cristiano Ronaldo’s team faces a varied opening test in the expanded tournament.
Just Fontaine’s 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden still stand as the tournament’s all-time single-edition scoring record. His explosive run remains one of football’s most extraordinary individual achievements.
The Panama Canal is bracing for possible water shortages as NOAA forecasts a 98% chance of El Niño. The climate shift could affect canal operations, which depend on freshwater reserves in Panama’s watershed.
Google is redesigning Search with Gemini 3.5 Flash, introducing a more conversational, multimodal interface that will roll out globally where AI Mode is available. The shift could affect how people in Panama search, shop and find information online.
France has tightened health screening in Mayotte after the Ebola outbreak in Congo, extending checks to arrivals from South Africa. The move reflects growing regional concern about preventing imported cases in the French Indian Ocean territory.
Julio Lores Colán was Peru’s first footballer to play abroad and a standout forward for both Ciclista Lima and Necaxa. His career also included the 1930 World Cup and three Liga MX titles.
Panama reported 10 femicides and nearly 5,000 domestic abuse complaints by May, underscoring the urgency of violence-prevention efforts. The Ministry of Women is urging victims to report abuse and seek legal and psychological support.
An attack in Minab, Iran, has drawn outrage after state media reported the deaths of dozens of children and teachers. The incident adds fresh tension to an already volatile U.S.-Iran relationship.
Panama’s Ombudsman, Angela Russo, says prisoners should not be barred from watching the World Cup, arguing that recreation remains part of their fundamental rights. The issue highlights the broader debate over humane treatment and dignity inside the country’s prisons.
Panama has expressed solidarity with Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz as protests, roadblocks and vandalism intensify. The government also asked the OAS to speak out in favor of stability in Bolivia.
Autódromo Panamá hosted the second round of the 2026 National Drag Racing Championship with record times, close finishes, and strong performances in bikes and cars. The circuit now turns to the Spartan Race and the upcoming 500 KM Panamá 2026.
The FBI says two San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, pointing investigators toward a possible extremist motive. The case highlights the growing role of online radicalization and hate-driven violence.
UNACHI students are calling for Rector Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas to be removed as investigations deepen into alleged irregularities, degree homologations, and financial problems. The dispute is now affecting campus operations and the university’s ability to finish the academic year smoothly.
Plaza Amador and Alianza FC will face off in the LPF Clausura 2026 final on May 23 at 6:00 p.m. The match will be available on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube.
Hyundai’s use of an ocean-to-ocean rail route highlights growing competition for cargo that might otherwise move through the Panama Canal. For Panama, the trend underscores why the canal must keep adapting to changing global shipping patterns.
A Spanish court has ordered the return of more than $64 million to Shakira after annulling a 2011 tax penalty tied to her residency dispute. The ruling marks another major twist in the singer’s long-running clash with Spain’s tax authorities.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Banesco Panamá to A+ (pan) with a stable outlook, the bank’s highest national rating to date. The move reflects stronger financial performance, liquidity, and funding stability as the lender marks 19 years in Panama.
Panama’s Ombudsman has urged authorities to address the lack of televisions in prisons ahead of the World Cup, arguing that detention does not erase basic rights. The debate adds a human-rights angle to prison conditions as the tournament nears.