Two people were detained and a firearm was seized during a police checkpoint operation in La Chorrera, Panama Oeste. The intervention targeted a vehicle and its occupants at a control point.
Panama reopened shrimp fishing on April 11 after the annual closed season ended, allowing harvests nationwide through August 31. Authorities say the schedule is meant to protect shrimp stocks while supporting the fishing economy.
Lebanon held funerals for 13 State Security members killed in an Israeli strike, highlighting the widening human cost of the conflict. The attack adds pressure on already fragile Lebanese institutions.
A 14-year-old wrestler from Pennsylvania earned a world championships berth after medaling at the U17 Pan American Championships in Panama City, Panama. His close 7-5 result against older competition marked a major step onto the international stage.
Iranian and US delegations have begun talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, with Islamabad serving as a rare diplomatic bridge between the two rivals. The discussions come as regional tensions threaten to widen beyond the Middle East.
Russia and Ukraine have begun a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire, with Kyiv warning it will respond immediately to any breach. The short truce offers a fragile pause in a war that continues to affect global markets and diplomacy.
Panama is forecast to see cloudy skies, isolated showers in Caribbean maritime areas, and high ultraviolet radiation nationwide. The conditions call for caution both outdoors and near the coast.
Panama’s Arsenio Domínguez, head of the International Maritime Organization, says Iran has no legal basis to impose tolls or alter shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that the shipping bottleneck is disrupting global trade and leaving about 1,300 vessels waiting to pass.
Samy and Sandra Sandoval launched the Rebeldía Tour with an immersive 3D sound setup, presenting what they describe as a first for regional music in Latin America. The tour will bring more than 40 songs and a new, more defiant tone to venues across Panama.
Panama’s 2026 Major Baseball Championship semifinals begin April 12 with Bocas del Toro facing Colón and Panamá Oeste taking on Chiriquí. Both best-of-seven series follow a 2-3-2 format and could extend to April 20.
Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in years, with 143 deaths and more than 12,000 suspected cases tied to vaccine coverage gaps. The surge is a warning for countries worldwide about the danger of falling immunization rates.
Panama’s National Police seized 5,330 rounds of ammunition, five grenades and other accessories during a search in Vacamonte, West Panama. Authorities handed the evidence to investigators after the coordinated operation.
Panama’s women’s national team is one victory away from qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating Aruba. The team will try to seal its place next Friday in its final qualifying match.
Online scams are becoming a major crime concern in Panama, reflecting the country’s growing exposure to digital fraud. The shift underscores how everyday internet use is changing the nature of public safety risks.
Panama City is facing renewed concern over shootings and neighborhood insecurity after a man was murdered late Thursday and taken to a hospital without vital signs. The case highlights ongoing public safety worries in the capital.
At least seven Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including attacks on civilians in Bureij camp and a tent in Khan Younis. The deaths come as the war and humanitarian crisis continue to deepen.
Israel has rejected a ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of talks in Washington, while attacks on Lebanon continue and Iran says any deal must include its interests. The diplomatic push comes as fears rise over a wider regional escalation.
An Israeli drone strike near a mosque in central Gaza killed at least six Palestinians, deepening concern over civilian casualties in the war. The attack adds to mounting pressure for a ceasefire as the conflict grinds on.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for talks tied to efforts to reach a deal ending the war on Iran. The move signals a new diplomatic channel in a conflict with global economic and security consequences.
Irina Croes has been appointed TEAMARU’s SafeSport Officer for the IV South American Youth Games Panama 2026. The role will support athlete protection and Safe Sport efforts during the event.