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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to face Congress over the Trump administration’s war with Iran, as Democrats question whether the conflict was launched without approval. The hearing could sharpen the fight over presidential war powers and global escalation risks.
Panama City presented its Empleo 3.0 digital job platform at a UCCI meeting in Quito, drawing interest from participating Ibero-American cities. The municipality also shared the platform’s open-source code as part of a broader push for urban cooperation.
A U.S.-Panama joint statement on a possible Panama Canal threat has drawn a sharp response from China, highlighting the waterway’s geopolitical importance. The dispute puts renewed focus on Panama’s role as steward of one of the world’s busiest trade routes.
Iran could be forced to gradually cut oil production if a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues and storage tanks near capacity. The standoff raises the risk of higher global energy prices and broader shipping disruptions.
Panamanian authorities are expanding police operations, drone use, and checkpoints in five zones while also seizing 900 packages of drugs from a ship bound for Italy. The moves reflect a wider effort to confront both street crime and international trafficking.
Trump has escalated his pressure on Iran, warning Tehran to “get smart” as nuclear talks stall and an already fragile ceasefire faces new strain. The warning raises the risk of broader regional instability with possible knock-on effects for oil prices and global markets.
Panama reaffirmed the neutrality of the Panama Canal as Middle East tensions raised fresh concerns about global shipping routes. Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha emphasized the canal’s role as an open transit corridor for international trade.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least three people and injured more than 10 in Donetsk and Zaporizhia. The strikes highlight the continuing human cost of the war and its wider geopolitical impact.
Hezbollah’s use of fibre-optic drones is exposing weaknesses in Israel’s high-tech air defenses and showing how low-cost weapons can outpace expensive military systems. The tactic reflects a broader evolution in drone warfare with regional and global security implications.
China and the United States have traded accusations over Panama’s sovereignty in a dispute tied to port operations. The clash highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and the geopolitical pressure surrounding its infrastructure.
China and the United States have clashed again over Panama’s sovereignty after Washington raised concerns about a port dispute in the country. The exchange underscores Panama’s strategic role in global trade and great-power competition.
Tensions between the United States and China are escalating over the Panama Canal, with new warnings focused on sovereignty and strategic influence. The dispute underscores the canal’s global importance and Panama’s exposed position in great-power rivalry.
China and the U.S. have clashed over a Panama port dispute, with both sides trading accusations tied to sovereignty. The confrontation highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and geopolitics.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged diplomacy to end the Iran war, warning of the wider regional and global risks of escalation. The conflict could affect energy prices, shipping routes and trade flows relevant to Panama and Latin America.
China has rejected U.S. allegations over port-related concerns in Panama, calling the criticism hypocritical politicization. The dispute highlights how Panama’s ports and canal remain central to major-power rivalry.
China has rejected U.S. allegations over port issues in Panama, calling them unfounded and politically motivated. The dispute highlights how Panama’s strategic port and canal infrastructure remains caught in major-power rivalry.
Ukraine is moving to disrupt the Druzhba pipeline, a key route still carrying Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. The effort could intensify pressure on Europe to end remaining dependence on Moscow’s energy exports.
The United States has led a new international condemnation of China’s actions in the Panama Canal dispute, putting renewed diplomatic pressure on the strategic waterway. The issue highlights Panama’s central role in global trade and great-power competition.
The United States and allies are signaling support for Panama amid escalating trade tensions tied to China and a court ruling affecting canal-linked terminals. The dispute highlights the strategic and economic importance of Panama’s role in global shipping.
China has accused the United States of politicizing Panama Canal port issues after a US-led statement drew new tensions over the strategic waterway. The dispute underscores how Panama’s canal remains a flashpoint in wider US-China rivalry.