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.
Hyundai moved 900 vehicles in 72 hours through a new ocean-to-ocean route that bypasses the Panama Canal. The shipment highlights growing competition in fast vehicle logistics.
Iran has accused the U.S. military of killing five civilians in a strike on passenger boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident raises fresh fears of escalation in one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.
Panama has become the latest pressure point in U.S.-China tensions after remarks tied to the U.S. ambassador in Panama triggered a sharp response from Beijing over Huawei. The dispute highlights the country’s strategic role in global trade and diplomacy.
Tocumen International Airport is in preliminary talks with CNO S.A. about repairing Terminal 2 taxiway damage, even as the company still owes more than $30 million from an arbitration award. The airport is also preparing a separate $15 million claim tied to the same infrastructure failures.
Panama is debating a major overhaul of IDAAN as repeated service failures keep water politics at the center of public discussion. Proposals range from ACP-style corporatization to mixed public-private management of the water system.
Panama’s National Assembly will begin debating a fiscal substance bill on May 11, with the government seeking tighter tax controls to help remove the country from the EU gray list. Lawmakers have until June 5 to complete the three-debate process.
More than a century after the El Polvorín explosion, Panama City still remembers the six firefighters who died stopping a fire from spreading through Calidonia. Their sacrifice became the foundation of Plaza 5 de Mayo.
Environmental groups are urging President José Raúl Mulino to veto Panama’s Bill 544, warning that biodegradable foam could amount to a false solution. They argue the country should focus on cutting foam use at the source and expanding reusable alternatives.
Residents in Condado del Rey are organizing against a major residential project, warning that linking it to existing infrastructure could overwhelm the neighborhood. The dispute reflects broader pressure on Panama City as urban growth outpaces public services.