In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Kim Jong-un denounced the U.S. as practicing “state terror” and vowed never to surrender North Korea’s nuclear weapons, but notably did not attack Donald Trump in his third-term address, a silence analysts say may leave the door to diplomacy open.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly sent officers to 14 airports, including New York’s JFK, marking a notable increase in federal presence at major air travel hubs.
A recent report says U.S. officials are monitoring 23 Chinese-linked ports and space sites in South America and notes that Panama has reduced its dependence on China and moved away from some China-linked engagements.
Settler attacks and land seizures overshadowed Eid in the West Bank, leaving Palestinian celebrations muted and raising fresh humanitarian and political concerns.
On day 25 of the US-Israel campaign of attacks involving Iran, Trump said talks with Tehran were underway and that he had paused energy strikes; Iran denied negotiations.
Bill 443 would require 10% ethanol in Panama’s gasoline, affecting cars, small engines and sugar mills and sparking debate over technical readiness, costs and supply.
Deputy Alexandra Brenes has halted forwarding the INAMU bill to the full Assembly pending answers from Minister Beatriz Carles, while disputes over a right-of-reply bill and internal tensions in Vamos expose fractures in the legislature.
JUxLaE, a Panamanian youth movement, warns that decades of educational neglect have created intergenerational fractures and urges urgent reform focused on infrastructure, learning outcomes and independent evaluation.
Proyecto de Ley 547 would grant national monument status to the Casa Blanca in Bella Vista, protecting the Alianza Francesa building from demolition and regulating restorations. The bill advanced with unanimous commission support and passed first debate.
La Prensa warns that Bill 391, which would change the exercise of the right of reply, risks becoming a tool to silence independent journalism and restrict citizens’ access to information in Panama.
An opinion column in La Prensa argues Panama needs stronger reading, reflection and media literacy to counter social media misinformation, poor journalism and complacent politics.
US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader and other senior figures, yet Tehran’s layered theocratic system has sustained wartime operations, raising questions about command and continuity.
Outrage over viral dog killings, including the beating death of a golden retriever named Killua, has prompted Philippine animal welfare groups to back bills creating animal protection officers in every police station and a national oversight body.
Hong Kong will run advertisements and publish a district-by-district transport guide to help elderly residents adapt to a revised HK$2 (26 US cents) fare scheme, officials said.
The Trump administration has deployed ICE agents to airports across the United States, a move that could affect travelers and migrants transiting U.S. hubs, Al Jazeera reports.
Panama has moved to strengthen its gambling regulations and restrict betting advertising, a shift reported by iGamingToday that will affect operators and marketers in the country.
Malaysia will block a citizen’s identity card and the registered vehicle from its fuel subsidy scheme after a viral video showed a single 71‑litre RON95 petrol purchase, officials said.
An Israeli strike hit a petrol station near the Rashidieh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, raising humanitarian concerns and highlighting cross-border tensions.
President Trump’s public statements on the Iran war have shifted repeatedly since strikes began on Feb. 28, increasing uncertainty as Iran retaliates with drone and missile attacks across the Gulf.
Major US markets opened higher after President Trump announced he was postponing strikes on Iran, prompting investor relief as geopolitical tensions eased.