Panamanian authorities detained 11 people in a drug trafficking case linked to shipments headed for North America and Europe. The investigation began in 2024 after officials detected activity by a group made up of Panamanians and foreigners.
Panama’s foreign minister is pushing lawmakers to challenge China over ship detentions affecting the country’s merchant fleet. The dispute underscores Panama’s vulnerability as a global shipping hub.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Panama’s Pacific side, with early-morning rain likely in maritime zones and isolated showers in several provinces. The wet pattern could affect travel and outdoor plans across multiple regions.
Panama’s foreign minister is pressing Beijing over rising detentions tied to the country’s merchant fleet and urging opposition lawmakers to intervene. The dispute underscores how quickly maritime tensions can become a diplomatic issue for Panama.
Panama’s education ministry is advancing more than $30 million in school projects for Panama East and Panama Oeste, including new campuses in Tocumen and Arraiján. The plan targets long-standing demands for better facilities in fast-growing communities.
Three people have died and one is critically ill after a hantavirus outbreak on a stranded cruise ship, with two cases confirmed and five more suspected. The incident has raised alarm over disease control in confined maritime settings.
Panamanian investment vehicle Erton has secured a US$500 million loan, underscoring Panama’s role as a regional financial center. The deal highlights continued lender appetite for large capital transactions tied to the country.
China’s embassy in Panama condemned remarks tied to U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera and Huawei, turning a technology dispute into another flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. The episode highlights Panama’s strategic role in regional diplomacy.
A suspect was shot by Secret Service officers near the White House and taken to hospital after the armed confrontation in Washington, D.C. The incident highlights the intense security pressure around the US presidency.
Russian strikes on Naftogaz gas facilities in Ukraine killed five people, including three workers and two rescuers, and wounded 37 others. The attack is the latest in a long campaign against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
A Panamanian investment fund has secured a US$500 million loan, underscoring Panama’s continued role as a regional financial hub. The deal highlights lender confidence in Panamanian investment structures.
Skin diseases are spreading in Gaza’s overcrowded refugee camps as rising temperatures worsen already dire sanitation and health conditions. The outbreak highlights the growing humanitarian toll of the war and displacement crisis.
Panama football authorities are investigating a bizarre own goal that raised suspicions of match-fixing. The case highlights ongoing concerns over integrity in the sport.
Tigo Panama plans to invest $100 million in a new data centre and network expansion, reinforcing the country’s digital infrastructure. The move could support stronger connectivity for consumers and businesses across Panama.
Wales will face Panama in an international friendly as both teams prepare for the World Cup. The match will serve as an important tune-up for tactics, fitness, and squad evaluation.
Panamanians celebrated the Congo Festival on Saturday, honoring one of the country’s most important Afro-colonial cultural traditions. The event underscored the festival’s ties to slavery’s abolition and Panama’s historical memory.
Nine workers were killed in a coal mine explosion in Colombia after a gas buildup made the underground site dangerous. The disaster revives concerns about mining safety and regulatory enforcement in Latin America.
A 1,200-year-old elite tomb in Coclé province has yielded gold artifacts that may be the earliest known in Central America. The discovery deepens Panama’s importance in the region’s pre-Columbian history.
A huge explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has killed 26 people and injured 61, prompting an ongoing rescue operation. The disaster has renewed concern over industrial safety in one of the country’s most hazardous manufacturing sectors.
The UAE said it intercepted Iranian missiles after a suspected drone attack, raising fresh alarms over escalating conflict and the security of the Strait of Hormuz. The incident could reverberate through energy markets and shipping routes far beyond the Gulf.