The Latest Breaking News from Panama

Ecuador declares emergency over El Nino, warns of drought and wildfires

Ecuador has issued a red alert as the impactful El Nino climate phenomenon unfolds. This event has triggered emergency responses in nearby countries like El Salvador, Honduras, and Panama. Experts forecast that the current El Nino will reach its peak by the end of the year, bringing widespread changes to…

The Times of India · Aug 30

Tanker pays record $5.3m to transit Panama Canal amid El Niño drought

The US-built canal's main users are the United States, China, Japan, Chile and South Korea.

Euronews · Aug 28

India to take on two-time World champions Uruguay in high-profile football friendly on October 6

On October 6, India is set to welcome Uruguay for a friendly football match, following games against Panama and Brazil. With Uruguay holding the twentieth rank globally, this match is a valuable opportunity for India to challenge itself against elite World Cup teams.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports

CK Hutchison is seeking over $1.5 billion from Panama for damages to its investments after the country seized two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal

The Independent UK · Aug 20

OPINION - Yes, opera has an age problem — because society has an education problem

At the height of the summer season Glyndebourne’s lawns look bleached. A panorama of pale, straw-like grass, bone Panama hats, white starched shirts, white linen tablecloths and, crowning it all, puffs of white hair. I watch men in mothballed tuxes negotiate the rose garden, unsteady on their feet, and fragile,…

Evening Standard · Aug 16

Top Democrat demands ‘manic’ Pete Hegseth take a drug test after Panama appearance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly questioned whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a drug test recently following an animated media appearance in Panama.

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Hegseth Urges Nearly 20 Latin American Allies to Ditch the ICC as Colombia Signs On to U.S. Coalition

Pete Hegseth urged nearly 20 Latin American allies to quit the ICC in Panama, as Colombia joins a U.S.-led anti-cartel coalition reshaping the region.

Latin Times · Aug 14

Pete Hegseth Urges Latin American Allies to Join US-Led Cartel Fight: ‘We Do Bad Things to Bad People’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American allies Wednesday to join an expanding U.S.-led military campaign against drug cartels, telling a coalition meeting in Panama that members should take concrete, coordinated action against transnational trafficking networks.

Benzinga · Aug 13

Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’

Falling water levels linked to weather system are expected to limit number of slots to transit shipping lane

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Lebanon condemns Israel’s ‘systematic destruction’ in south as violation of international law

Lebanon on Wednesday condemned Israel's "systematic destruction" in the country's south as a violation of international law, as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country’s military was "destroying all the houses" in the area. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Aug 12