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Panama’s National Assembly has received 27 nominations for a magistrate seat at the Electoral Tribunal, with the files now moving to the Credentials Committee. The appointment is significant because the tribunal oversees the country’s elections and voter administration.
Panama’s rising cost of living is putting pressure on households, even as broader economic indicators remain positive. The growing gap between wages and everyday expenses is fueling public frustration.
A Panama commentary says corruption, weak justice, and impunity are holding back social and economic progress. It argues that better accountability is essential to restore trust and strengthen the state.
Ukraine says Russian drone strikes continued after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire began, quickly undermining the brief truce. The episode highlights the fragility of any pause in a war that continues to reverberate globally.
Lawmakers inspected Metro Line 3 for a second time as the tunnel reached 73% completion. The review included train cars, system capacity, and estimated times between stations.
The United States and Iran kept rare direct talks going in Pakistan past midnight, days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The negotiations underscore efforts to prevent renewed escalation in a volatile region.
The United States and Iran have opened direct talks in Pakistan, a rare diplomatic move that comes just days after a fragile ceasefire was announced. The negotiations could help determine whether the truce holds or the conflict escalates again.
The United States and Iran have opened direct talks in Pakistan after a fragile two-week ceasefire in fighting between the two sides. The negotiations could help prevent renewed escalation in a conflict with global consequences.
U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without agreement, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire uncertain. The stalemate could have ripple effects for energy prices and regional stability.
Lebanon held funerals for 13 State Security members killed in an Israeli strike, highlighting the widening human cost of the conflict. The attack adds pressure on already fragile Lebanese institutions.
Iranian and US delegations have begun talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, with Islamabad serving as a rare diplomatic bridge between the two rivals. The discussions come as regional tensions threaten to widen beyond the Middle East.
Russia and Ukraine have begun a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, with Kyiv warning it will respond immediately to any breach. The short truce offers a fragile pause in a war that continues to affect global markets and diplomacy.
At least seven Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including attacks on civilians in Bureij camp and a tent in Khan Younis. The deaths come as the war and humanitarian crisis continue to deepen.
Israel has rejected a ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of talks in Washington, while attacks on Lebanon continue and Iran says any deal must include its interests. The diplomatic push comes as fears rise over a wider regional escalation.
An Israeli drone strike near a mosque in central Gaza killed at least six Palestinians, deepening concern over civilian casualties in the war. The attack adds to mounting pressure for a ceasefire as the conflict grinds on.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for talks tied to efforts to reach a deal ending the war on Iran. The move signals a new diplomatic channel in a conflict with global economic and security consequences.
Mulino praised Comptroller General Anel Flores this week, but a late-night visit to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has triggered backlash and a criminal complaint. The episode has renewed concerns over the independence of Panama’s oversight institutions.
Panama’s top institutions are under pressure after a clash between the comptroller and the attorney general sparked concerns about legality and accountability. The episode is now testing how the presidency responds to conduct at the highest levels of government.
Panama’s university approval system is under heavy strain, with only 78 of 189 study plans submitted in 2025 approved so far. The backlog is fueling criticism over long delays in processing new careers and curriculum updates.
Senior Iranian officials have arrived in Islamabad for ceasefire talks with the United States as the conflict between the two countries enters its 43rd day. The discussions could help determine whether the confrontation escalates further or moves toward de-escalation.