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A New Jersey man was arrested Thursday after a weeks-long NYPD undercover operation thwarted an alleged firebomb plot targeting a prominent Palestinian activist’s home. Officials said the investigation stopped the attack before it could be carried out.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States expects its military operation in Iran to end “in weeks, not months.” The remarks signal Washington’s aim to avoid a prolonged campaign amid ongoing regional tensions.
Marco Rubio condemned settler violence in the Middle East while reiterating President Trump’s call for other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The message highlights how regional instability can affect both humanitarian conditions and global energy shipping.
A report says China has ramped up checks on ships linked to Panama, focusing on vessels connected to Panama Canal terminals. The move follows heightened tensions tied to the Panama registry and Beijing’s reaction to a prior ruling.
A reported 15-point US plan to end the war with Iran is drawing scrutiny over whether it can match battlefield and operational realities. Al Jazeera asks how close the US may be to a quagmire if diplomatic steps cannot be effectively enforced.
José Raúl Mulino encendió la llama del Sur que inicia el recorrido de la antorcha hacia Panamá 2026. La competición se realizará del 12 al 25 de abril e incluirá a 2 mil atletas de 15 países.
A proposal to charge transit passengers at Tocumen Airport could hurt Panama’s competitiveness as an air-connection hub, the airport administrator warned. The initiative, pushed by Deputy Benicio Robinson Hijo, has raised concerns within the aviation sector.
Iran’s national football players staged a memorial in Turkey by placing backpacks on a pitch to honor children reportedly killed in a Minab school airstrike. The symbolic act reflects how conflict tragedies continue to shape public life far beyond the battlefield.
The U.S. Coast Guard says two aid boats feared missing after leaving Mexico for Cuba have safely transited to the island. The Mexican Navy had launched a search after communication was lost.
Growing opposition in Israel is challenging the government’s military strategy in southern Lebanon, raising questions about effectiveness and direction. The internal debate adds pressure as regional tensions remain high.
Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí, former CSN agents, surrendered in Panama after nearly a decade on the run and will be tried in April for alleged unauthorized wiretapping. Their case includes claims tied to more than 150 targets and the reported loss of a $13 million wiretapping machine.
An Iran-linked hacking group claims it accessed FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account and photos. The allegation spotlights the persistent threat of cyber intrusions against senior officials.
Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS) has launched its first National Group of Researchers (GNI-CSS) to strengthen scientific production and improve health care. CSS named senior researcher Paulino Vigil De Gracia as a key figure in the initiative.
Alcaldes de Panamá, a través de Adalpa, se reunieron con el ministro Felipe Chapman para exigir la entrega completa de los fondos del IBI. La gestión busca asegurar que los recursos lleguen en su totalidad a nivel local.
El presidente Mulino devolvió el proyecto de ley 145 por posibles inconstitucionalidades y un conflicto de competencias, además de señalar que no cuenta con financiamiento. Ahora, el debate legislativo deberá abordar esas objeciones.
El Ministerio de Seguridad Pública de Panamá presentó un operativo para Semana Santa con despliegue de 26,596 efectivos y cobertura en 456 puntos del país. La estrategia incluye refuerzo de tránsito con pruebas de alcoholemia, controles policiales y participación de servicios aeronavales, de fronteras y migración.
El IFARHU, mediante el PASE-U 2026, define montos para estudiantes de premedia y media en Panamá. Telemetro también resume requisitos y explica por qué el beneficio puede perderse.
Russia has declared an Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker a “foreign agent,” a move tied to footage gathered over two years while documenting pro-war propaganda in a school. The case spotlights Russia’s tightening approach to independent media and foreign-funded scrutiny.
Fulton County, Georgia is asking a court to order the return of 2020 election ballots seized by the FBI, calling the action improper and unconstitutional. The FBI says it is investigating possible election-law violations.
Savannah Guthrie says she will return to the “Today” show on April 6 after pausing her role due to her mother’s disappearance. She admits she’s unsure whether she can return or feel she belongs again, but says she wants to try.