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The White House confirmed the Xi-Trump summit will be held in Beijing on May 14-15, ending weeks of speculation; Beijing has not yet commented on the dates.
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Cox Communications in a copyright case brought by record labels over illegal music downloads, a ruling that could reshape how online infringement is enforced.
Minister Chapman said Panama has not ruled out subsidizing collective and selective private transport, though no details on scope or timing were provided.
Fondhabi, under Miviot, met with cooperative leaders to strengthen financing channels and accelerate housing solutions for Panamanian families, prioritizing inclusion and active execution.
Palestine Action hunger strikers say they will sue UK prisons, alleging mistreatment while in custody, escalating a dispute that raises questions about prison oversight and the treatment of political activists.
A California jury found Instagram and YouTube liable in a precedent-setting lawsuit that sought to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children, a ruling that could prompt legal and policy shifts globally.
Panama’s government will maintain transport subsidies and keep fares steady to offset higher fuel costs, aiming to shield commuters and food distribution from price shocks.
According to DVIDS, U.S. service members provided critical medical care in Panama’s Bocas del Toro on day two of a five-day humanitarian mission, supporting local health access.
U.S. service members are conducting a five-day medical mission in Bocas del Toro, Panama; DVIDS reported activity on Day 2 as personnel continued to provide critical care.
Al Jazeera reports a US oil blockade has pushed Cuba’s electricity grid to the brink, risking extended blackouts and widening humanitarian and regional repercussions.
Al Jazeera reports that international aid convoys are trying to reach Cuba even as the United States maintains a fuel blockade, raising humanitarian and regional concerns.
Finance Minister Felipe Chapman warned that subsidies for Metro, MiBus and 25-lb gas in Panama could rise from $50–75M to about $200M if oil prices keep climbing, pressuring government budgets.
The Assembly’s commerce commission approved in first debate bill 469 to require state financial support for all carnival associations nationwide; the measure now goes to the full Assembly for a second debate.
Telemetro reports the Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office inspected a CSS warehouse in Pedregal on March 25, 2026, as part of a fentanyl investigation in Panama. Details remain limited.
Iraqi authorities say a US air strike in Anbar province killed seven soldiers and wounded 13, raising concerns about potential escalation and strains in US-Iraq relations.
The Panamanian government is evaluating a policy to require two days of telework per week to reduce fuel consumption and curb mobility after a rise in fuel prices, Telemetro reported.
Iran rejected a U.S. proposal to pause fighting and issued its own plan while launching new attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab states; a White House briefing may address troop posture and DHS funding.
The Alcaldía de Panamá trained staff from Pueblo Nuevo, Las Cumbres and Ernesto Córdoba juntas comunales on the municipality’s Internal Personnel Regulations, part of an induction program that will expand to all 26 community boards.
Panama’s DGI announced new restrictions and requirements for Lotería Fiscal 2026 aimed at strengthening tax culture and ensuring more equitable regional participation.
The Panamanian government has set up a commission to confront rising petroleum prices and prevent increases in transport, food and fertilizer costs, Telemetro reports; details are pending.