ITSE has updated its regulations to align the selection of its educational manager with current law and clarify the process. The new rules also allow for possible reappointment to the post.
SINAPROC has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for Panama through May 19 as the first tropical wave of the season increases weather instability. The warning highlights the need for caution during a period of stronger showers and storm activity.
Panama’s civil protection agency activated a prevention notice for the Caribbean coast as waves of up to 2.2 meters are forecast through May 17. The alert aims to reduce risks for coastal residents, boat operators, and beachgoers.
Costa Rica has intensified a trade dispute with Panama, raising concerns about border commerce, logistics, and regional economic stability. The move adds pressure to ties between two of Central America’s key trading partners.
Panama will host the 31st Meeting of the Association of Caribbean States’ Council of Ministers on June 21. The gathering will spotlight trade, logistics, climate resilience and regional cooperation.
A boat sank off Puerto Caimito in Panama Oeste, leaving one person dead, two mariners missing and nine survivors. Authorities are conducting a coordinated search with naval teams and divers.
The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to Virginia after an 11-month deployment tied to U.S. responses to Iran and Venezuela. The mission highlights how Washington is balancing crises in the Middle East and the Western Hemisphere.
Heavy traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is underscoring renewed concern over one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. Any disruption could reverberate through oil markets, shipping costs and inflation worldwide.
Sudan’s army says it has retaken a strategic town in Blue Nile state near the Ethiopian border, a fresh shift in the country’s civil war. The move matters because border areas can affect military logistics, trade and regional security.
Panama will host Panamax 2026 from July 6 to August 14, bringing more than 1,500 personnel from 12 nations to train on Canal security. The drill is part of long-running cooperation aimed at improving interoperability and protecting the interoceanic route.
Putin is set to meet Xi Jinping shortly after Trump’s state visit to China, underscoring a rapid sequence of high-stakes diplomacy. The meetings center on trade and the war involving the U.S., Israel and Iran.
Alberto Quintero says he still believes he can earn a place on Panama’s 2026 World Cup roster after helping Plaza Amador reach another LPF final. The 38-year-old veteran says the tournament would be the perfect ending to a career marked by resilience.
Hamas says Israeli forces killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of its armed wing in Gaza, in a strike that also killed seven others. The attack marks another escalation in the Gaza war and could further strain regional diplomacy.
Nigeria and the United States say a major ISIL commander was killed in a joint operation in Borno state, a potential setback for the group’s West Africa network. The raid underscores the ongoing struggle to contain extremist violence in the Lake Chad region.
A court in Colón sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for killing the father of his former partner as he tried to protect her. The ruling also bars him from carrying or using firearms after his release.
Iran is warning that it is ready for war as nuclear talks with the United States lose momentum. The escalation could deepen Middle East tensions and jolt global energy and shipping markets.
The University of Panama has opened admissions for its 2027 intake with a B/.30 fee and a largely virtual application process. The process is a key step for students seeking entry into one of Panama’s most important public universities.
María Corina Machado will visit Panama from May 22 to 25 for meetings with the Venezuelan diaspora, opposition allies and President José Raúl Mulino. The trip underscores Panama’s role as a key regional supporter of Venezuela’s democratic opposition.
Israeli forces killed a 34-year-old Palestinian man in Jenin Camp during a raid in the occupied West Bank. The latest violence underscores the ongoing instability in one of the conflict’s most volatile areas.
Trump’s description of Taiwan arms sales as a negotiating chip has raised alarm in Taiwan and renewed concerns about U.S.-China bargaining. The comment comes amid sensitive talks and growing pressure from Beijing on the island.