U.S. air advisors are helping Panama improve aircraft maintenance skills as part of broader regional security cooperation. The training supports aviation readiness, safety, and long-term operational capacity.
The United States and five other nations voiced support for Panama amid concerns over Chinese economic pressure. The move highlights the canal’s strategic importance and Panama’s role in global trade.
President Jose Raul Mulino said Panama maintains positive ties with China even as one of the country’s ports becomes part of a US-China dispute. The issue highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and diplomacy.
President José Raúl Mulino defended Panama’s discretionary funds, saying they must be used with rationality, transparency, and empathy. He rejected any suggestion that the mechanism should serve friends or political favors.
Caribbean and Latin American countries have joined the United States in condemning Chinese pressure on Panama-flagged ships. The issue underscores Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and maritime diplomacy.
US aerial military equipment worth up to $2.8 billion was destroyed in the Iran war, underscoring the heavy cost of the conflict for Washington. The losses could also ripple into global energy, shipping, and trade markets.
The Panama Canal has become a fresh point of tension in the U.S.-China rivalry, with both sides accusing the other of seeking influence over a critical trade route. The dispute underscores Panama’s strategic importance and the pressure it faces to protect sovereignty while navigating global power politics.
China has warned Trinidad and Tobago not to be swayed by the United States as tensions over the Panama Canal intensify. The dispute highlights the canal’s role as a strategic asset for Panama and a flashpoint in wider global competition.
Caribbean governments joined the United States in supporting Panama’s sovereignty, underscoring the country’s importance as a maritime and diplomatic power. The backing comes amid concerns over actions affecting Panama-flagged vessels.
Benjamin Netanyahu posted a destruction montage from Lebanon hours after Trump urged him to stop demolishing buildings there, sharpening scrutiny of Israel’s messaging. The timing raised questions about diplomacy, escalation, and the wider regional conflict.
Panama’s unions are marking Labor Day with renewed demands for higher wages, lower unemployment and stronger pensions. Labor leaders say weak pay and joblessness are closely connected.
President José Raúl Mulino held his weekly press conference from the new Hospital del Niño site in Panama City, where he was also set to review construction progress. The pediatric hospital project carries an investment of $446.3 million.
President Jose Raul Mulino said Panama maintains positive ties with China even as the country is pulled into a dispute with the United States over port operations. The issue highlights Panama’s strategic role in global trade and its effort to balance major-power interests.
ANA will visit Panama to evaluate a direct flight between Japan and Panama City, a move that could deepen Panama’s global air links. Tocumen is also preparing for higher traffic as Copa Airlines expands and airport capacity upgrades advance.
Panama’s Pacific coast has failed to produce its usual seasonal upwelling for the first time in about 40 years, raising concerns about marine life and fisheries. Scientists say the missing cold-water surge could signal broader changes in the tropical eastern Pacific.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a law that makes paternity fraud a criminal offense punishable by prison and fines. The measure adds tougher penalties for prolonged, repeated or multi-child cases.
Panama’s agricultural authorities are pushing an agroindustrial diversification plan in Bocas del Toro while activating national protocols ahead of El Niño. The strategy aims to strengthen climate resilience and support rural production.
Major news organizations are pressing Israel to let foreign journalists enter Gaza independently, even as a ceasefire remains in place. The dispute highlights mounting concerns over transparency and war reporting.
Specialists in Panama are urging a major restructuring of the Idaan, arguing that the country needs long-term reforms to close a serious water investment gap. The proposal draws inspiration from the Panama Canal Authority’s model of management and autonomy.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed nine people, intensifying accusations that the ceasefire is being violated. The renewed violence raises fears of a broader regional escalation.