Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: Panama
Migration Dynamics Shifting Due to New...
In 2024, there was a slowdown in the number of migrants traveling from Latin America to the United States, in part due to new policies and controls put in place in the so-called transit countries that migrants pass through on their way north. Migration dynamics are being reshaping by these measures as well as the new U.S. presidential administration’s promises of mass deportations.
Under US-Panama Agreement,Deportations Begin
As part of a July agreement with the United States, Panama has begun deporting migrants who cross the dangerous Darién Gap from Colombia into Panama.
Panama’s Traditional Dress Pollera Faces Uncertain...
One of the most recognized traditional costumes in Latin America is the pollera, the beautiful, elaborate, and highly expensive national garment of Panama.But production of the gorgeous garment faces an uncertain future.
Plastic Waste Transformed into Vibrant Murals...
Plastic waste is being transformed into artistic treasures by a Venezuelan artist. His last project is a 200-meter-long masterpiece located in a tiny Panamanian city.
Violence,Economic Stagnation Drive More Ecuadorians to...
In the last several months, an unprecedented surge in gang violence has forced tens of thousands of people from Ecuador. More Ecuadorians are setting their sights on a better life in the US due to rising crime and a lack of employment possibilities.
Thousands of Haitians had already fled...
Even before the most recent wave of violence, thousands of Haitians had been fleeing the economic and political instability in their country. When heading to the United States, many first stop in South America, where some attempt to find work.
Panamanian Farmers Embrace Eco-Venture of Butterfly...
Instead of breeding livestock, many ranchers in Panama are switching to raising butterflies, which are much smaller animals. It is not only beneficial to the environment, but for some, it’s proven to be an economic winner.
On Way to US border,Migrant Children...
The Darien Gap is a dangerous jungle stretch that connects Colombia, in South America to Panama in Central America.Many migrants take this path in their quest to reach the border with the United States; among them, one in five are children. Furthermore, officials say that the number of migrants using the perilous route is growing.
Drought Slows Panama Canal Traffic
As an important trade route connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans for more than 100 years, the Panama Canal is among the most important in the world.
‘We’re All Fleeing Persecution’:Chinese Asylum-Seekers Head...
Asylum-seekers flock to the sleepy Colombian port of Necoclí en route to a dangerous people-smuggling trail.