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“No Kings” rallies drew crowds across the U.S. and Europe on Saturday, protesting the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s actions, with Minnesota highlighted as a key hub. The demonstrations reflect growing public pushback on both foreign policy and U.S. leadership decisions.
Venezuela has approved the extradition of Ali Zaki Hage Jalil, the main suspect in the 1994 Alas Chiricanas bombing, to Panama. If finalized, he will face prosecution in Panama after being detained on Margarita Island following a Panamanian red alert.
El MEDUCA confirmó que Panamá aplicará la prueba PISA en 2029. El anuncio se basa en asegurar que los estudiantes cuenten con las competencias necesarias.
As Iran-linked tensions rise, Gulf countries are exploring defense partnerships and asking whether Ukraine’s drone expertise can strengthen their capabilities. The interest reflects drones’ growing role in modern deterrence and battlefield operations.
Migración informó que mantiene activo el operativo de Semana Santa con casi 1,000 unidades desplegadas en todo Panamá. La medida se integra a un pie de fuerza total de 26,500 efectivos de distintos estamentos de seguridad.
La diputada Grace Hernández impulsa un proyecto de ley para aumentar las jubilaciones y pensiones en Panamá de quienes perciben menos de B/.600. La iniciativa busca favorecer a un grupo con ingresos más bajos.
London’s Met Police have arrested Palestine Action supporters after announcing a policy “U-turn” days earlier linked to a High Court ruling. Despite the reversal, the force said a “terror” ban remains in place.
The US Central Command says the USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, carrying about 3,500 Marines and sailors and aircraft and amphibious strike assets. The move comes amid speculation over whether the US could deploy ground troops in connection with Iran-related tensions.
Panama’s SNM will deploy 989 officers nationwide for “Safe Holy Week 2026,” led by a major presence in Panama City. The effort is part of a broader 26,500-person security operation to verify foreign nationals’ status and deter illicit activity.
ICIJ is holding a webinar to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Panama Papers. The event highlights the enduring impact of the landmark investigation into offshore secrecy.
Meduca anunció que Panamá regresará a la prueba PISA en 2029 para medir con mayor precisión el impacto del rediseño curricular y el fortalecimiento docente. El plan incluye capacitación continua y programas como Entre Pares para integrar tecnología al proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
El ministro Juan Carlos Orillac pidió a la Junta Técnica de Veraguas apoyo para optimizar la red de agua potable, en seguimiento a la orden del presidente José Raúl Mulino. La coordinación busca acelerar medidas como rehabilitación de pozos e instalación de tanques de reserva.
Panamá volverá a participar en PISA en 2029 tras cuestionamientos previos sobre su utilidad. Meduca vincula el regreso con el rediseño curricular y la formación docente, para medir el impacto de las reformas.
Trump’s executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately. However, it remains unclear when any effect on airport security lines will actually be felt.
Thousands marched through London in an event organized as “Together Alliance,” which organizers say was the largest anti–far-right march in British history. The rally underscored widespread public opposition to far-right politics amid intensifying debates across Europe.
“No Kings” protests have spread across the US, with Saturday’s rallies marking the third round since President Trump started his second term. Minnesota featured prominently among the locations.
France has opened a probe after police arrested a suspect in Paris before an explosive device could be set off outside the Bank of America headquarters.
Hardline Iranian politicians are pushing for Iran to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as US-Israeli strikes reportedly hit infrastructure and regional fighting intensifies. The move would mark a major escalation for global non-proliferation efforts.
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists covering the Israel–Hezbollah war, their TV stations said. The incident highlights the ongoing risks for media workers reporting from active conflict areas.
Pope Leo XIV urged Monaco’s wealthy residents to use their resources for the common good and to reject what he called an “idolatry” of power and money that he links to wars. His one-day visit makes him the first pope to travel to Monaco since 1538.