In-depth reporting on government actions, political parties, and policy debates in Panama. We track elections, legislative changes, and the actors shaping public life.
Panama has responded after Hutchison called related accusations “scandalous,” with media reporting a new Panamanian investigation, potential arbitration and control of Balboa terminals.
A Russian drone attack on Saturday left most of Ukraine’s Chernihiv region without power, regional officials said; repair crews are working to restore electricity as the regional capital remains fully dark.
A lawyer argues Panama’s ‘arraigo’ requirement for opening bank accounts may deter legitimate foreign capital and should be reviewed, while keeping strict AML checks.
Taipei analysts are studying the February 28 strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader to assess whether Taiwan could survive a similar ‘decapitation’ attack from the mainland and how to strengthen resilience.
Iran accused the US and Israel of attacking the Natanz nuclear facility, while Tehran’s atomic energy organisation reported no leakage of radioactive materials in central Iran.
A U.S. jury found two of Elon Musk’s May 2022 tweets contained false statements that misled investors during his effort to buy Twitter, highlighting legal risks of executive social-media posts.
Panama’s National Assembly approved Bill No. 306 to regulate debt collection, set calling hours, limit contact frequency, ban workplace visits and strengthen data protections for consumers.
China urged an immediate halt to the “unjust war” in Iran in a Friday phone call between top diplomats and said it would work with France to prevent wider escalation.
The National Assembly advanced Project of Law 403, expanding the JCJ’s powers and requiring ISPs and telecoms to execute blocking orders or face fines up to $1 million, raising legal and operational concerns.
As conflict actors prioritize shaping public perception, controlling the narrative has become as strategic as battlefield operations — with implications for diplomacy, aid and global audiences.
A drone strike near the Iraqi National Intelligence Service headquarters in Baghdad killed one police officer, with authorities blaming “outlaw groups.” The attack highlights the rising threat posed by weaponized drones to security forces and sensitive sites.
Dutch FM Tom Berendsen and China’s Wang Yi held a March 13 call seeking a ‘pragmatic’ reset in ties while a dispute over China-owned, Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia continues.
Sinolam has filed a World Bank international arbitration claim against Panama after the cancellation of a licence for Canal-area concessions, invoking the Panama–Singapore FTA.
Iran executed 19-year-old wrestler Saleh Mohammadi and two other young men, the first confirmed deaths among thousands detained after January protests; rights groups warn more than 100 people could face execution.
UN expert Francesca Albanese says her report documents systematic torture of Palestinians in Israeli custody, calling it “unprecedented” and aimed as “punitive collective vengeance.”
U.S. requests for warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were rejected by allies after a US-Israeli campaign against Iran prompted Tehran to partially close the waterway, deepening Washington’s diplomatic isolation.
Iran said it will allow Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, an important development for Japan, which gets about 90% of its crude from the Middle East and depends on the route.
President Trump said he is not seeking a ceasefire with Iran while hinting the conflict may be “winding down,” even as the U.S. deploys more troops to the region, creating mixed signals about American intent.
Iran says it is ready to facilitate the passage of Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and that talks with Japan are ongoing, asserting the strait remains open after recent attacks.
The Trump administration sued Harvard, accusing the university of allowing a “hostile environment” for Jewish and Israeli students amid pro-Palestinian protests from 2023–2025, part of a broader push targeting US campuses.