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Japan’s foreign minister said Tokyo could send Self-Defense Forces ships to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the Iran–US–Israel conflict, emphasizing Japan’s minesweeping capabilities.
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Cabrera married Andrea Altamirano Duque at La Cresta on Saturday, with Panamanian cumbia legends Samy and Sandra Sandoval performing and Sandra sharing photos on Instagram.
From 18 Nov 1840 to 31 Dec 1841, Panama briefly seceded as the State of the Isthmus, adopting a constitution and trade-focused laws before rejoining New Granada amid military pressure.
Iran launched at least two missile strikes on southern Israel that were not intercepted by Israel’s air defence system, a development that raises risks of escalation and questions about defensive capabilities.
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera married Andrea Altamirano Duque on March 21 at his La Cresta residence in Panama City, with cumbia stars Samy and Sandra Sandoval performing and local officials among the guests.
An op-ed in La Prensa argues Panama’s ‘control previo’ by the Contraloría delays payments and projects, urging a shift to posterior, risk-based audits to unblock investment.
Indonesia will take possession of the Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi on October 5, becoming the second Southeast Asian country to operate such a vessel; analysts say the move is driven more by prestige than by a major boost in combat capability.
A local association that runs the Champions League del Barrio is calling for more support for sports, improved security and less violence in El Chorrillo to benefit children and youth.
At the China Development Forum, Premier Li Qiang urged global commitment to openness and tech-driven “blue ocean” markets while warning that protectionism and “power politics” threaten global growth.
The Yemeni Houthi movement said “all options are on the table,” a remark that increases concerns the group could escalate alongside Iran in clashes with Israel and the United States, with potential risks for regional security and shipping.
Rural communities across Chiriquí report persistent nighttime blackouts and missing public lighting along the Interamericana and in Tierras Altas, raising safety concerns despite fewer scheduled outages under the current electricity company.
Weeks of drone and missile attacks linked to Iran have disrupted major sporting events across the Gulf, exposing vulnerabilities in a long-term strategy that uses global sports to diversify oil-dependent economies and enhance national image.
Panama’s foreign minister attended the CELAC‑Africa Forum in Bogotá, joining delegates from 33 regional countries and 19 African delegations to advance multilateral dialogue and cooperation.
Cuba refused a US embassy request to import diesel for generators, calling the demand “shameless” amid severe fuel shortages and repeated blackouts, the Washington Post reports.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that foreign actors are trying to “colonise” Latin America, criticizing U.S. actions across the region while stopping short of naming former U.S. President Donald Trump.
President Trump said he will order federal immigration officers to assist with airport security starting Monday unless Democrats pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, escalating a funding standoff with possible impacts on U.S. airports and travel.
Saudi Arabia has expelled Iran’s military attache and four team members after an attack on the Red Sea port of Yanbu and Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying regional tensions and raising risks to global oil and shipping routes.
Iran struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad in retaliation for an attack on its Natanz nuclear site, injuring nearly 100 and raising fears of wider escalation.
User representatives before the ATTT warned any national fare increase would be illegal without Board authorization; TVN reports the Board has not approved higher fares.
A court has confirmed provisional detention for a former Las Tablas representative accused of misappropriating more than $400,000 from Panama’s Decentralization Fund. The case may prompt further scrutiny of local fund administration.