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The Latest Breaking News from Panama

Long Before the Canal, Global Trade Built Panama City

The narrow geography of the 50-mile Central American isthmus made it an obvious choice for trade routes between the Atlantic and Pacific.

Reason · Apr 27

Businesses spend millions on alternative route as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues

Slots go to the highest bidder, with prices soaring in recent weeks

The Independent UK · Apr 24

Trump promised peace in the Gulf but delivered chaos. Now Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is hijacking ships under his ‘ceasefire’

Iran just seized two more ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the chaos President Donald Trump promised would never happen is now spiraling out of control. The Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and the Greek-operated Epaminondas were both stopped by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and towed to shore, marking the first time…

The Mary Sue · Apr 23

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Watch: Video shows how Iran navy forces seized ships in Strait of Hormuz amid US standoff

Iran released footage showing its forces seizing two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC claiming the vessels were diverted to Iranian waters over alleged security violations. Meanwhile, Panama condemned the seizure of the MSC Francesca as “illegal,” warning it poses a serious threat to maritime security.…

The Times of India · Apr 23

Suspect in Panama's Deadliest Terror Attack Extradited From Venezuela in Hezbollah Case Long Pursued by U.S.

he case stems from the 1994 bombing of Alas Chiricanas Flight 901, which killed all 21 people on board, most of them members of Panama's Jewish community

Latin Times · Apr 21

'We're Taxing The Rich': NYC's $500M Pied-à-Terre Tax Targets Ultra-Wealthy — Panama Beckons

NYC Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul unveiled a $500M pied-à-terre tax targeting 13,000 luxury second homes valued over $5M.

International Business Times UK · Apr 16

Hong Kong firm files arbitration against Maersk, saying it schemed with Panama over port takeover

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama and scheming to replace its port operation on the Central American country’s critical canal

The Independent UK · Apr 8

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The Fans With the Best and Worst 2026 World Cup Watching Schedule

Some fans will have to watch their nations compete in the middle of the night.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8

Bridge over Panama Canal closed after a truck explosion kills 1 person

Engineers and firefighters are assessing damage to Panama’s Bridge of the Americas after a fuel truck explosion killed at least one person

The Independent UK · Apr 7

One dead after huge explosion below Panama Canal bridge

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

Huge explosion at Panama Canal’s Bridge of the Americas leaves one dead and more injured

More than 75 firefighting units tackled the blaze at the 5,400ft road bridge, according to Panama’s firefighting chief

The Independent UK · Apr 7

David Chivers obituary

Other lives: Expert on primates who studied the behaviour of howler monkeys in Panama and siamang gibbons in Malaysia

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3

“Something Weird Is Happening”: 79 People Share Creepy And Mysterious Things They Lose Sleep Over

There’s just something about a good mystery that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. Whether it’s a strange disappearance, a creepy encounter, or a story that just doesn’t add up, you find yourself going down a rabbit hole, trying to make sense of it all. That’s what people online…

Bored Panda · Apr 3

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships

The Independent UK · Apr 2

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Latin Times · Apr 2

Rubio Warns China Actions Against Panama-Flagged Ships Raise 'Serious Concern' Over Rule of Law

The dispute comes as U.S. officials have raised concerns about Chinese influence over strategic infrastructure near the canal, which handles roughly 5% of global maritime trade

The Conversation · Apr 2

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised eyebrows with a social media post highlighting a radical idea: Use nuclear bombs to cut a new channel along a route that would avoid Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

England route to World Cup 2026 final as former winners lie in wait

England’s group stage performance will dictate path to World Cup glory

Radio France Internationale · Mar 31

Ghana football bosses sack head coach Addo after fourth straight defeat

Otto Addo has been dismissed as Ghana head coach after a damaging run of four straight defeats, with the Black Stars now facing a race against time to appoint a successor ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama.

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The Independent UK · Mar 31

England World Cup opponents sack their manager after four straight losses

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The Conversation · Mar 27

A flesh-eating fly is advancing towards the US border – can it be stopped?

A flesh eating parasitic fly has spread north through Mexico to within a few hundred miles of the US southern border.

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Costa Rica and Panama make bid for a regional rail link

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The Independent UK · Mar 25

Costa Rica and Panama eye regional rail link

The proposed train line would run 300 miles from Panama City to Paso Canoas

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Tonne of cocaine worth £80million seized at London Gateway port

The drugs were found packaged in a number of holdalls in a container shipped from Panama

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Tonne of cocaine shipped from Panama and valued at £80m seized by UK Border Force

The National Crime Agency said it has launched an investigation following the seizure at London Gateway port on Friday

FourFourTwo · Mar 23

Suriname World Cup 2026 squad: Henk ten Cate's first selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-offs

The prospective Suriname World Cup 2026 squad face Bolivia, with Iraq lying in wait to take on the winner

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