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President Mulino has objected to a vocational guidance bill for “young adults,” arguing it conflicts with the Ministry of Education’s existing competencies and risks overlap with Mitradel.
Uncertainty over the timing of a potential Xi-Trump summit has focused global attention on the US-China relationship as a driver of stability. The article argues that ancient Chinese wisdom may offer perspective on managing division amid overlapping crises.
Nicols Maduro appeared in a New York court to seek dismissal of U.S. drug trafficking charges. The move could determine whether the case is blocked or proceeds deeper into U.S. legal proceedings.
UK’s Hertfordshire Constabulary says it will reopen rape and sexual assault allegations against Andrew Tate, involving claims dating to 2014–2015. The move is the latest development in multiple investigations into the influencer.
The U.S. Treasury says it will put President Donald Trump’s signature on all new paper currency, a first for a sitting president. The change breaks with the traditional practice of using only the Treasury secretary and treasurer’s signatures.
Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would criminalize transgender people using bathrooms matching their gender identity, extending penalties into private businesses, PBS reports.
AHF-Panamá warns disputes over Annex PABS could delay implementation of a WHO pandemic agreement approved in 2025, with potential finalization pushed to May 2026. Geneva talks aim to secure fair access to vaccines and treatments for future outbreaks.
A debate over Hong Kong’s “Northern Metropolis” plan is drawing on memories of the 1998 Asian currency crisis, when speculators targeted currencies and contagion fears turned toward the Hong Kong dollar. The question now: should Hong Kong deploy a “war chest” of financial firepower to support development?
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it is closely monitoring an apparent surge in China detaining Panama-flagged ships. The FMC links the pattern to a Panama court ruling involving Hong Kong and an emerging dispute over port control.
Apede has urged that Bill 391 on the right of reply be returned to first debate, warning it risks editorial independence and press freedom amid objections from journalists and transparency groups.
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi accuses the central government of withholding legally mandated decentralization transfers, citing a shortfall between IBI collections and municipal receipts and warning of strains across the country.
US-backed investors have agreed to record-setting, billion-dollar deals for two IPL teams, including a Rajasthan Royals purchase tied to Kal Somani and Rob Walton. The transactions push IPL franchise valuations above the previous US$1 billion ceiling for the first time.
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower-court order requiring a Mexican national detained for lacking documents to receive a bond hearing, siding with the federal government and narrowing when detained noncitizens must be granted bond hearings.
Trump has delayed planned attacks on Iran’s energy sector by 10 days while Iranian missiles and drones reportedly targeted Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The comments suggest an opening for a deal even as regional strikes continue.
Trump says he will sign an order directing Homeland Security to immediately pay TSA officers to reduce airport disruption while Congress remains deadlocked on ending a partial U.S. shutdown.
ARENA says Panama’s National Migration Service appointment platform has been offline for over ten days, disrupting residency processes and urging authorities to reactivate the system and be transparent.
The US accused China of detaining ships flying the Panama flag in Chinese ports, linking the claim to Panama’s takeover of two ports previously controlled by another party.
A federal judge upheld North Carolina’s photo voter ID law, dismissing civil rights groups’ claims that Republicans enacted the requirement with discriminatory intent against Black and Latino voters.
The FAA is investigating a close call after a United Airlines 737-800 on final approach to John Wayne Airport was nearly crossed by a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The incident highlights continuing challenges in coordinating civil and military aircraft in shared airspace.
Art Basel opens in Hong Kong on Friday with 240 galleries from 41 countries and regions, as the city’s monthlong art-and-culture push closes. A new five-year government deal with Art Basel signals a long-term commitment to international cultural exchange.