Israeli airstrikes killed five people in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah rockets were fired toward northern Israel, escalating border tensions again. The exchange came after evacuation warnings were issued for villages in Tyre province.
A fire and explosion in Samaria, San Miguelito, sent firefighters to the scene and affected one family. No injuries were reported in the emergency.
Panama has launched a nationwide postal code system that uses geolocation and a digital platform to standardize addresses across the country. Officials say the change will improve logistics, support e-commerce and strengthen postal services.
The Social Security Fund has confirmed that May 2026 ACH payments for retirees and pensioners in Panama will be deposited on May 19. The monthly schedule helps beneficiaries plan expenses and access their funds on time.
Ernesto Córdoba Campos is seeing long-awaited progress on potable water service, with 900 meters of new pipeline set to benefit more than 20,000 residents. The project also includes new sidewalks to improve safety and mobility in the community.
Police arrested a third adolescent linked to an aggravated robbery on Balboa Avenue and recovered a victim’s cell phone in Terraplén. The case highlights ongoing security concerns in one of Panama City’s busiest areas.
Three former workers tied to the Belisario Porras community board are in preventive detention in a Panama corruption probe involving alleged misuse of millions in public funds. Authorities say the women were registered as emergency collaborators and received payments of up to $2,000.
Tocumen International Airport ranked first in Latin America and the Caribbean for international passengers in 2025, handling more than 20.7 million travelers. The airport also posted strong growth in total passengers, cargo and aircraft movements.
Saharan dust has arrived in Panama and is expected to remain through the weekend, with monitored provinces seeing moderate particle concentrations. The seasonal event is common from May to September and can affect visibility and air quality.
Panama’s Pacific upwelling season has disappeared for the first time in 40 years, raising concerns for fisheries and marine ecosystems. The change highlights how climate variability is reshaping the country’s coastal waters.
The second Mega Bingo Mundial TV draw was held successfully in Panama, continuing an initiative organized by the First Lady’s office. The event remains part of a public-facing campaign with strong national visibility.
San Miguelito has launched SAMU, a digital platform that lets residents report garbage, noise and abandoned junk without visiting city hall. The tool aims to streamline citizen complaints and improve local response.
Panama’s Ministry of Social Development is pushing the Cuidarte program to serve 3,000 children in rural areas across several provinces and comarcas. The initiative targets communities in Veraguas, Bocas del Toro, Colón, Chiriquí, and indigenous regions including Ngäbe Buglé, Emberá and Guna Yala.
Panama education authorities have uncovered a scheme involving fake diplomas used to boost scores and secure teaching vacancies. The highest incidence has been detected in Bocas del Toro and comarcal areas, with investigations also reaching other provinces.
Panama is expanding home-based support for older adults as abandoned patients continue to expose pressure on public hospitals. The response includes medical visits, medicines, diapers, and nutritional supplements.
Iran says it seized the Barbados-flagged tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman, a move that heightens concerns over maritime security in a vital oil shipping route.
Iran has not formally responded to the latest US ceasefire proposal, and officials suggest major differences remain between the two sides. The stalemate keeps diplomatic uncertainty high across the Middle East.
A fire damaged an apartment in Samaria, prompting an overnight response from firefighters as nearby residents watched anxiously. No injuries were reported.
Panama faces intense heat with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, while isolated short showers may develop in maritime and mountain areas. The forecast points to localized rain rather than widespread storms.
A Gaza family learned after 18 months that a son they believed dead is alive in an Israeli prison, deepening the war’s human toll. The case highlights the uncertainty faced by families trying to trace missing relatives in Gaza.