Panama

US military destroys Iranian-affiliated ship in Gulf of Oman after evacuating crew

“Crew members were safely removed prior to the destruction of the dhow. Repatriation efforts are ongoing,” CENTCOM confirmed. 

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 12, 2026.
This view shows a collapsed building and damaged cars after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the country, in Penonome, Panama, on October 9, 2026.

Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake

People gather in an open area after an earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama, in Panama City, Panama, October 9, 2026.

Shipping through the Panama Canal remains uninterrupted after country hit by a 7.7 mag. earthquake

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) meets with Latin American leaders (L-R): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties


Panama to withdraw flag from tanker that was towed to Iran and disappeared

Tracking data showed that the tanker drifted off into Iranian waters after 11 p.m. on Saturday and stopped transmitting its location on July 13.

A tugboat moves cargo towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam province, Oman, July 20, 2018

U.S. intel: IRGC forced UAE tanker into Iranian waters - report

Tracking data showed that the UAE tanker drifted off into Iranian waters after 11 p.m. on Saturday and stopped transmitting its location over two days ago.

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Death toll rises to seven as hurricane Michael rages Florida

"The wind was really tearing us apart. It was so scary you’d poo yourself.”

Waves take over a house as Hurricane Michael comes ashore in Alligator Point, Florida, U.S., October 10, 2018.

Lauder joins zero discrimination movement led by Panama’s First Lady

The Zero Discrimination movement seeks to raise awareness about the harmful effects of discrimination and promote the rights everyone has to a full, dignified and productive life.

Ronald Lauder surrounded by the First Couple of Panama - President Juan Carlos Varela Rodríguez and First Lady Lorena Castillo García de Varela.

Israel’s men’s and women’s flag football teams head to Panama

The Israeli women face an uphill challenge to medal. In its opening group games, Israel faces world No. 2 Austria, No. 3 Mexico, No. 5 USA and European champion Denmark.

THE ISRAEL men’s and women’s national flag football teams are traveling to Panama this week with hopes of winning a medal at the World Championship

Panama says not opening a Jerusalem embassy

A Jerusalem embassy opening, President Juan Carlos Varela said, should only happen within the context of a renewed peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Panama President Juan Carlos Varela