Panama is closer to securing a direct Tokyo flight after ANA inspected Tocumen International Airport and reviewed its long-haul operational capacity. The potential route could strengthen Panama’s role as a regional aviation hub.
Panama is evaluating the possibility of a direct flight to Tokyo after a technical visit by All Nippon Airways and Boeing at Tocumen International Airport. The review centers on the viability of adding a long-haul route linking Panama and Japan.
Heavy rain in Panama caused flooding, landslides, fallen trees and a structural collapse across several provinces. Sinaproc is searching for one missing person in Belisario Porras.
IFARHU plans to make the first PASE-U 2026 payment at the end of next month under a new digital system. The benefit remains a key source of school support for families across Panama.
Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya has taken temporary leave amid US drug trafficking allegations, denying he shielded a cartel. The case adds pressure to Mexico’s long-running battle with organized crime.
Panama’s Passport Authority will offer special weekend service on May 2 and 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for passport procedures and pickup. The temporary schedule gives applicants extra time to complete travel document needs.
A wildfire in Garachiné destroyed about 220 hectares of tropical forest before crews and authorities extinguished it. The response used boats, vehicles, motorcycles, and manual firefighting tools.
The Pentagon will withdraw about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months, intensifying tensions between Washington and Berlin. The move reflects President Trump’s push to reshape America’s military footprint abroad amid disputes over the war with Iran.
Authorities detained 40 people on the first night of the San Miguelito curfew, including two minors. The measure runs through May 11 amid concern over crime and recent homicides.
Panama’s national soccer team is moving forward with plans for a local base camp as it prepares for the FIFA World Cup. The setup is part of the team’s broader effort to build a stable training and travel routine ahead of the tournament.
Scattered rain and isolated storms are affecting parts of Panama this Saturday, with heavier showers expected in the afternoon and evening. Authorities are urging caution for flooding, slippery roads, and unsafe sea conditions.
Firefighters are moving to build a new station in Darién to address emergency response times that can exceed an hour. The project aims to improve coverage in one of Panama’s most remote provinces.
IFARHU has entered the third week of receiving documents from preselected applicants for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition and disability support program. The process is a key step for students seeking educational aid in Panama.
SENNIAF urged authorities to protect minors’ rights during curfew enforcement in San Miguelito and to contact parents immediately if a child is detained. The agency said child protection law must take priority over local measures.
India’s biggest airlines are cutting international flights as jet fuel costs rise and regional airspace disruption forces longer, more expensive routes. Air India and IndiGo are among the carriers most affected.
Israeli air strikes killed 10 people in southern Lebanon, raising fresh concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the risk of wider escalation with Hezbollah. The violence could also affect global markets and energy costs.
Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla at sea, and activists detained in the operation have now arrived in Istanbul. The episode is the latest flashpoint in the long-running conflict over access to Gaza.
Panama is expected to face showers and thunderstorms this Saturday, while sea conditions remain generally favorable with waves near 1.50 meters. The forecast points to a typical day of changing weather across the country.
Trump accused the U.S. Navy of acting “like pirates” amid an ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy shipments. The remarks add new political heat to an already volatile U.S.-Iran confrontation.
The Panama Canal has become a new flashpoint in U.S.-China tensions, highlighting Panama’s strategic role in global trade and regional diplomacy. The dispute underscores the country’s control over a waterway vital to shipping and commerce.