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The U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire is stalled as talks over Hamas’s disarmament block reconstruction of the war-damaged territory. The deadlock underscores how fragile the truce remains.
Russia launched a massive daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people and renewing pressure on civilian areas. The strike highlights the war’s continuing toll and its wider global impact.
A senior envoy overseeing the US-brokered Gaza truce says Hamas must disarm, but should not be forced to vanish as a political movement. The comments highlight the central dispute shaping Gaza’s postwar future.
Trump’s arrival in Beijing is expected to be closely watched for signs of how China wants to frame the visit through protocol and pageantry. The optics could hint at the tone of future U.S.-China relations, with possible knock-on effects for global trade and Latin America.
President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to try to repair trade ties damaged by a tariff war that sharply reduced U.S.-China commerce. The talks carry major implications for global supply chains and trade-sensitive economies in Latin America.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing for talks focused on the Iran war, trade tensions and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The outcome could influence global markets, security dynamics and trade flows that also matter to Panama and Latin America.
Israeli bulldozers demolished Palestinian shops in the occupied West Bank to make way for a road linked to nearby settlements. The move is likely to heighten tensions over land, movement and settlement expansion.
Russia has tested a new missile that Vladimir Putin called the world’s most powerful, adding to tensions already heightened by the war in Ukraine. The launch is another signal of Moscow’s military ambition and its challenge to the West.
Eight people, including two children, were killed when Israeli drone strikes hit cars on a highway south of Beirut. The attack highlights the continuing danger of escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
The UN has adopted a resolution backing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring concern over a key global shipping chokepoint. The decision matters for energy security, trade routes and import costs far beyond the Middle East.
Xi is expected to press Trump on Taiwan and tariffs in a summit that could influence U.S.-China relations and global trade stability. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions over security, trade, and regional influence.
Trump’s trip to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping comes as the Iran war intensifies fears of wider instability in the Gulf. The outcome could affect global energy markets and trade routes with knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Trump and Xi are set to meet in Beijing with trade, Taiwan and the Iran war at the center of a summit carrying major global stakes. The talks could shape US-China relations and reverberate through Panama and Latin America.
Tens of thousands of Argentines protested President Javier Milei’s cuts to public university funding, as staff wages fall and a key financing law stalls. The demonstrations highlight growing resistance to his austerity agenda.
A Bahrain-led UN resolution on the Strait of Hormuz has won support from 112 countries, reinforcing calls for free navigation and regional de-escalation. The move highlights the global stakes of any disruption in one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.
Mexico and the CIA have denied allegations that the United States carried out covert assassinations against cartels. The dispute has revived tensions over sovereignty, intelligence cooperation, and counternarcotics policy in the region.
Putin said Russia’s Sarmat intercontinental missile has been test-launched and will enter combat service by year’s end. The move highlights Moscow’s push to expand its nuclear deterrent amid tensions over Ukraine.
Trump has escalated pressure on Cuba, calling it “a failed nation” as the island faces a worsening fuel crisis that is straining daily life and the economy. The standoff could add to regional migration and diplomatic tensions.
Argentines are protesting President Javier Milei’s cuts to public university funding, escalating a clash over austerity and the role of the state. The dispute has become a major test of support for his economic overhaul.
Peruvian prosecutors are seeking a prison term for leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez over alleged false financial disclosures, raising the stakes in an already volatile election season. The case could influence Peru’s political balance and regional confidence in governance.