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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid says Israel is engaged in a “multi-front war without strategy,” arguing the military is stretched beyond capacity. He pointed to attacks involving Iran and Lebanon as the basis for his warning.
Israel’s opposition, led by Yair Lapid, has accused the government of mismanaging the war effort, saying Israel’s military forces are “in collapse.” The claim intensifies political pressure during the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister after his Rastriya Swatantra Party dominated the country’s first election since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the previous government. Shah, campaigning on youth-driven political change, pledged loyalty to the constitution at his inauguration.
Iran’s Sports Ministry has banned sports teams from traveling to “hostile” countries, citing athletes’ security ahead of a match between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Panama City’s municipality and the Social Security Fund (CSS) have formalized a partnership to reduce waiting times by digitizing services. The cooperation aims to streamline access and improve how residents interact with both institutions.
India says its 2027 Asian Cup qualifier vs Hong Kong will go ahead next week despite reports that players and coach Khalid Jamil were locked out of a Kochi stadium press event. Media reports attributed the disruption to a missing security deposit payment to city authorities.
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino says he is confident the country’s bioethanol project will be approved within a “reasonable timeframe” for the benefit of all. The statement focuses on timely decision-making but does not add further project details.
Naturalized residents in Panama, through the ARENA group, say flaws in the country’s migration platform are preventing people from being heard. They are calling attention to what they describe as serious problems affecting residents involved in migration processes.
A Hong Kong court dropped a charge against a former Apple Daily financial executive after he testified against Jimmy Lai. The decision follows an appeals ruling last week that quashed Lai’s fraud conviction for lack of proof that key legal elements were met.
The US has delayed attacks on Iran’s energy facilities for 10 days, saying talks are going well, while Iran disputes that assessment. The decision could shape the risk of escalation as the broader campaign continues.
The U.S. has accused China of detaining ships flying Panama’s flag, drawing attention to how the dispute could affect Panama-registered commercial shipping.
An 84-year-old woman in China’s Hubei province reportedly became emotionally attached to an AI-generated “bossy president,” writing love letters and watching virtual videos for hours each day. The case underscores how AI media can offer companionship for the elderly—and how loneliness and caregiving needs shape that attachment.
The European Parliament is sending a delegation to China next week for the first similar visit in eight years, sending mixed signals amid concerns that Beijing’s lobbying efforts are working. Members will meet officials, customs and port authorities, and companies including Shein and Temu.
A new analysis argues that the Strait of Hormuz matters far beyond oil, acting as a single point of failure for globally connected production and shipping. Disruptions there can ripple through logistics and supply chains worldwide.
Sri Lanka is bracing for renewed economic turmoil as a fuel shortage linked to the war on Iran threatens everyday stability and strains an already vulnerable economy. The disruption echoes the painful dynamics of the 2022 crisis, with a new geopolitical twist.
Tras múltiples aplazamientos de la mezcla obligatoria de bioetanol en Panamá, el gobierno impulsa el proyecto de ley 443, aprobado en primer debate, para modificar la Ley 42. La propuesta fija un 10% sin fases, cambia el tratamiento de importaciones y plantea garantías de 15 años, mientras exfuncionarios piden revisar controles de precios y efectos sobre el consumidor.
La prensa destaca una reconstrucción escolar con fuertes variaciones de costo y tiempo, una alerta por posible exposición de cédulas en empleospanama.gob.pa y el archivo de procesos de revocatoria en Colón por falta de firmas. También surgen críticas sobre el uso de recursos públicos y patrocinio de eventos privados.
La Anfacss presentó una denuncia ante la Antai y solicitó la remoción de Dino Mon, director general de la CSS, por presuntas irregularidades durante un viaje a Brasil. Mon rechazó las acusaciones y dijo que su permanencia en Río fue con vacaciones acumuladas y sin uso de fondos públicos.
El canciller panameño Javier Martínez Acha visitó a 10 compatriotas detenidos en Villa Marista, confirmando su estado de salud y asistencia legal. Aunque Cuba los acusa de grafitis “subversivos”, fuentes cercanas al caso dicen que el perfil no encaja y que los detenidos se sienten arrepentidos.
Hong Kong extended the tender deadline for the next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator from May 22 to June 26 after bidders asked for more time to meet new management requirements and key performance indicators.