Israeli forces evacuated schools in the West Bank village of Burqa, sending Palestinian children fleeing through the streets during a raid. The incident highlights the impact of ongoing military operations on civilian life and schooling.
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccines or treatments.
WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a global health emergency after the rare Bundibugyo strain killed dozens. The move aims to speed up containment and prevent regional spread.
Divers rescued the ship’s engineer from a vessel that sank off Puerto Caimito, while the search continues for the missing captain. Nine other crew members were already brought to safety.
Colombia has accredited 1,188 auditors and observers for its May 31 presidential election as officials seek to bolster confidence in the vote. The move comes amid campaign violence and President Gustavo Petro’s criticism of the election technology.
Israeli strikes on Doha and Tehran have heightened fears that the Middle East conflict is spreading beyond its usual boundaries. The attacks could have wider economic and diplomatic ripple effects, including for Panama through energy and trade exposure.
Iran is moving to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint with global implications for oil flows, freight costs, and maritime security.
Panama is back in the FIFA World Cup for the second time in eight years, with a new goal: to compete, not just participate. The 2026 tournament offers another major global stage for Panamanian football.
Eight years after hearing their national anthem on football’s grandest stage for the first time, Panama will have the chance to relive that surge of national pride at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having …
Iran says it will soon unveil a plan involving the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. warnings intensify and Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon. The standoff could affect global oil markets and shipping costs.
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, citing the risk of cross-border spread in central Africa.
Azuero’s water crisis in Herrera and Los Santos has become a costly routine, with more than 100,000 people relying on cistern trucks after contamination crippled treatment plants. Emergency spending has topped $2 million as the region waits for a lasting fix.
The University of Panama has launched its 2027 admissions calendar, with virtual registration opening June 30 and results due in mid-January. Foreign applicants will follow a separate document process through SIREXUP before registering in SIUP.
Panama is advancing tax reforms tied to economic substance rules, but the bigger test is whether the country can also remove domestic barriers to real business activity. The outcome could shape investment, competitiveness, and Panama’s international standing.
Chicken has become Panama’s leading household protein as families respond to higher beef prices and steady poultry availability. Per capita consumption reached 115 pounds in 2025, while domestic production also continued to grow.
The La Joyita prison massacre trial is detailing how a split inside the Bagdad gang led to a deadly internal attack that killed 13 inmates in 2019. Prosecutors are presenting forensic, witness and documentary evidence in a case expected to last for months.
Jorge Bloise is backing a bill to tighten oversight of Panama’s sports federations and separate athletics from partisan politics. The proposal, already approved in first debate, could reshape how public sports funds and patronatos are managed.
Parque Lefevre residents are demanding sidewalks, drainage and the reopening of the Andrés Gesto child care center after key projects were removed from the city’s investment plan. The dispute is now moving into the municipal and comptroller arenas.
Deputy Juan Diego Pérez Barboni is pushing to lower criminal responsibility ages for serious juvenile crimes while criticizing stalled anti-corruption bills in the Assembly. He also defended his Taiwan trip and said the Panama Canal must remain under Panamanian control.
Several new political groups in Panama have begun collecting signatures to qualify as parties for the 2029 general elections. The process is being watched closely as Martín Torrijos’ new project and the possible party transformation of Vamos could reshape the field.