Iran says talks with the United States are still underway, but no agreement has been reached as regional violence continues to complicate diplomacy. The stakes are high for energy markets, shipping routes, and broader Middle East stability.
Stalled talks with Iran and continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have renewed debate in Washington over whether the U.S. needs a new strategy. The outcome could affect global energy markets and shipping costs far beyond the Middle East.
Trump’s warning that “Cuba is next” draws on his Venezuela strategy, but experts say the two cases are very different in politics, economics and regional impact.
Panama has launched a new government cybersecurity push with mandatory controls to strengthen email, networks and critical public systems. The move comes after a year of attacks on several state institutions.
Tulsi Gabbard has stepped down as head of U.S. intelligence, prompting renewed attention to Washington’s national security leadership. The move matters for Panama and the region because U.S. intelligence priorities can affect trade, security, and cooperation across the hemisphere.
Prosecutor Patricia Ossa Sánchez was laid to rest in Calidonia as Panama’s justice community mourned her killing. Her former partner remains in preventive detention and faces homicide and robbery charges.
The Trump administration has ordered many foreigners in the U.S. to seek green cards from abroad, tightening the path to legal permanent residency. The move could affect Latin American migrants and families with ties to the United States.
Police arrested seven suspected members of a Bagdad gang offshoot in eastern Panama during raids in Tocumen, Pacora and San Miguelito. Authorities say the group is linked to robberies, assaults and homicides, and remains part of a wider gang network under close surveillance.
Panamanian infielder José “Chema” Caballero has been activated by the Yankees and returns to shortstop. Panama fans can watch him in the Rays-Yankees game on May 24 on TVMAX and TVN Pass.
Luxembourg, Angola and Hungary still hold unusual World Cup records that have survived through decades of qualification and tournament play. Their marks highlight how the competition’s history is shaped by both dominant performances and long qualifying struggles.
The World Cup’s history is filled with unusual records, from Brazil’s knockout-stage consistency to Lionel Messi’s long scoring span across four tournaments. These milestones help explain why the tournament remains football’s biggest stage.
A Panama Canal trip can be the center of a family-friendly itinerary that also includes jungle wildlife tours and a visit to Casco Viejo. Panama’s short distances make it easy to combine the canal with culture and nature in one visit.
World Cup history is built on pressure and brilliance: 35 penalty shootouts since 1982 and only six four-goal performances in 96 years. Both records help explain why the tournament remains football’s most dramatic stage.
Panama City’s municipality reached 25 people living on the streets during an outreach operation in San Francisco and Calidonia. Seventeen later visited reintegration programs to learn about treatment options tied to substance dependence.
Austria and Switzerland return to the 2026 World Cup with the memory of their 7-5 classic, still the highest-scoring match in tournament history. The legendary clash in Lausanne remains one of football’s most dramatic comebacks.
Johan Cruyff’s lone World Cup appearance in 1974 made him the face of Total Football and one of the tournament’s most enduring figures. Though the Netherlands lost the final, his influence on the modern game remains profound.
Bolivia is facing rising unrest as protests intensify and demands for President Rodrigo Paz to resign spread. The crisis raises fresh concerns about political stability in South America.
President José Raúl Mulino inspected the 77.5% complete new Aquilino Tejeira Hospital in Penonomé, a major public health project for Coclé and surrounding provinces. The facility is slated to open in the second half of 2027.
Bioluminescent bays across the Caribbean are under growing pressure from warmer waters, ocean acidification, stronger storms, and pollution. The same climate forces threatening these glowing ecosystems also matter for coastal management across Panama and the wider region.
Senegal’s inventive World Cup squad reveal is making waves, while Panama’s football audience turns its attention to the May 31 friendly against Brazil. The match will be broadcast across TV and digital platforms as part of the road to 2026.