Félicien Kabuga, accused of financing Rwanda’s genocide, died in custody in The Hague before his trial could conclude. The case was one of the last major international prosecutions tied to the 1994 mass killings.
The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to Virginia after an 11-month deployment tied to U.S. responses to Iran and Venezuela. The mission highlights how Washington is balancing crises in the Middle East and the Western Hemisphere.
Putin is set to meet Xi Jinping shortly after Trump’s state visit to China, underscoring a rapid sequence of high-stakes diplomacy. The meetings center on trade and the war involving the U.S., Israel and Iran.
Trump’s description of Taiwan arms sales as a negotiating chip has raised alarm in Taiwan and renewed concerns about U.S.-China bargaining. The comment comes amid sensitive talks and growing pressure from Beijing on the island.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak in Ituri province has killed at least 80 people as health workers expand screening and contact tracing to contain the disease. The crisis is testing response efforts in a region long challenged by instability and weak health infrastructure.
Israel says it killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a senior Hamas military leader and one of the last remaining architects of the October 7 attacks. The claim marks another major strike in Israel’s effort to dismantle Hamas command.
A former U.S. ambassador said Trump’s praise of Xi Jinping at a summit made America look weak. The criticism underscores how U.S.-China optics can affect global politics, trade, and Latin America.
The Trump administration is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, escalating pressure on Havana amid threats of military action. The move could further strain U.S.-Cuba ties and ripple across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire for 45 days, preventing an immediate collapse of the fragile truce with Hezbollah. The move buys time for diplomacy as tensions remain high along the border.
A ship was seized and another sank near the Strait of Hormuz, renewing fears of disruption in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The incidents come as Iranian officials again pressed claims over the strategic waterway.
Congo has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, where 65 people have died. The flare-up has renewed concern about regional spread and global health preparedness.
Trump said China will buy 200 Boeing planes after his meeting with Xi Jinping, with the deal potentially expanding to 750 aircraft. The order would mark Boeing’s first major sale to China in nearly a decade.
Xi Jinping welcomed President Trump with talk of trade and cooperation, but used the meeting to issue a firm warning on Taiwan. The encounter underscored both the promise and fragility of U.S.-China relations.
High-level talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have raised hopes for a U.S.-China reset, but experts warn the relationship remains full of unresolved tensions. The outcome matters far beyond Washington and Beijing, including for Panama and Latin America.
Trump’s meeting with Xi has renewed focus on U.S.-China tensions, with analysts saying both sides still want to avoid a destabilizing rupture. The outcome matters for global trade, diplomacy, and economies such as Panama’s.
Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention camp is expected to close, adding a new twist to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The move comes as U.S. border policy continues to shape migration pressures across Latin America.
Cuba says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana in a rare contact between the two governments. The encounter comes amid long-running tensions between Washington and Havana.
Lebanon and Israel have opened new negotiations as fighting with Hezbollah continues, raising hopes for diplomacy but leaving the risk of escalation high. The talks come amid sustained US pressure for a breakthrough.
Eastern Cuba suffered a major blackout after a power grid collapse cut electricity from Guantánamo to Ciego de Ávila. Crews are working to restore service, but no timeline has been given.
Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump during a Beijing summit that the United States and China could clash over Taiwan, exposing deep divisions on security and trade. The warning underscores risks for global commerce and for Panama’s trade-linked economy.
