An Israeli strike hit a petrol station near the Rashidieh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, raising humanitarian concerns and highlighting cross-border tensions.
President Trump’s public statements on the Iran war have shifted repeatedly since strikes began on Feb. 28, increasing uncertainty as Iran retaliates with drone and missile attacks across the Gulf.
Major US markets opened higher after President Trump announced he was postponing strikes on Iran, prompting investor relief as geopolitical tensions eased.
The National Assembly rejected a proposal to alter the agenda and fast-track Project of Law 391 on the derecho a réplica, voting 29 for rejection, 18 abstentions and 2 against.
The Sixth Festival de Literatura de Panamá will be held April 14 at the Ciudad de las Artes, aiming to promote reading among children and young people.
Experts in Panama advise that the annual thirteenth month pay can be transformed from short-term relief into lasting financial progress by prioritizing debt reduction, savings, and planning.
The “Mujeres que inspiran” forum in Panama brought together female leaders who shared experiences, challenges and lessons, highlighting women’s transformative role in society.
Panamanian deputies urged the implementation of the country’s telework law for public and private sectors after a fuel price increase, calling for remote work to ease household costs.
Meduca launched the “Gente Cool” program to promote environmental awareness, belonging and leadership in Panama’s public schools across all 16 educational regions.
An EIN Presswire notice titled “Mallia, Thomas” records that Thomas Mallia was born June 4, 1943, in Ancón in the Panama Canal Zone; the excerpt notes he “is survived” but provides no further details.
An investor has initiated arbitration under the Panama–Singapore FTA after Panama abruptly cancelled an LNG project, pursuing about $4 billion in damages. The dispute underscores risks for energy investment and could carry major financial and policy implications for Panama.
Against Child Abuse presented a survey of 308 professionals at its March 13 forum in Hong Kong, gathering attitudes, knowledge and perceived challenges around mandatory reporting of child abuse.
Video footage shows large crowds in Tehran waving flags and chanting in support of the government, a public display of backing amid ongoing political tensions in Iran.
BTS’s comeback — capped by a free March 21 performance in Gwanghwamun Square and several April dates at Goyang Stadium — has prompted fans worldwide to plan pilgrimages to South Korea, blending concerts with visits to sites tied to the group.
Cuban judoka Marlon Herrera, from Holguín, won gold at the Central American Judo Cup held in Panama, where Cuba was reported to have dominated the competition.
A flight attendant, identified as Solange Tremblay, survived being thrown from an Air Canada plane after it collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia; she has multiple leg fractures and will need surgery.
Hong Kong’s Labour Bureau has proposed a blanket smoking ban on construction sites and heavy fines — HK$3,000 for workers and up to HK$400,000 for contractors — after a deadly Tai Po fire.
Tensions between Washington and Beijing are playing out in Panama as AMP takes over Cristóbal and Balboa ports and concerns grow over potential Chinese retaliation affecting the Panamanian shipping registry and imports.
Hong Kong is accelerating efforts to expand AI computing capacity after chip executives warned that autonomous AI agents will drive explosive demand for GPUs and other processors.
A consultative council will convene to review proposals aimed at addressing the main problems affecting Colón province, Telemetro reports. The body is expected to coordinate stakeholder input and shape potential responses.