1,000-year-old gold tomb found in Panama shows ancient treasures and powerful leaders | World News

[ad_1] Archaeology in Panama keeps surprising. Deep in the Natá district, researchers have uncovered a tomb that’s been hidden for over a millennium. More than 1,000 years old, it contains human remains, gold jewellery, and intricately decorated pottery. Experts say the finds might rewrite what we know about social structures and rituals in pre-Hispanic Central […]

Panama court voids CK Hutchison port contracts: Why it’s a win for Trump, setback for Xi

[ad_1] (AI-generated image used for representation) In a strategic victory for the “Donroe Doctrine”, the Supreme Court of Panama has cancelled a major Panama Canal ports contract held by a Chinese-linked firm. Driving the news Panama’s Supreme Court has struck down the concession allowing a Hong Kong conglomerate to operate key ports at either end […]

This ocean near Panama is dying, and same thing might happen all over earth | World News

[ad_1] This ocean near Panama is dying, and same thing might happen all over earth. AI-generated Something unusual happened off the coast of Panama this year, and at first it did not look dramatic. There was no single storm, no sudden die-off washing ashore. Instead, there was an absence. The water stayed warm when it […]

US deploys forces to Panama Canal: Week-long PANAMAX-Alpha exercise begins; defense secretary warns of China’s ‘maligned influence’ | World News

[ad_1] The United States and Panama have launched PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, a week-long joint military training operation focused on regional security and emergency preparedness for the Panama Canal.The exercise, scheduled from July 13 to 18, 2025, aims to enhance strategic preparedness near the Panama Canal against “threats to the security of the Panama Canal and […]

Chiquita fires thousands of striking banana workers in Panama, says it suffered $75 million losses

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI) PANAMA CITY: Banana giant Chiquita Brands has fired its workers in Panama who have been out on strike for more than three weeks as part of nationwide protests against reforms to the social security system, the company said Thursday. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino had said earlier Thursday that the strike […]

Thousands demonstrate in Panama over deal with US military

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) PANAMA CITY: Thousands of students and workers demonstrated in Panama on Tuesday over a planned increase in the US military presence around the country’s vital interoceanic shipping canal and other government policies.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to “take back” control of the Panama Canal that the United States built […]

Donald Trump demands ‘free’ transit for US ships through Panama, Suez canals

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for American military and commercial vessels to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez canals, directing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to act on the issue “immediately.”“American Ships, both Military and Commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez […]

Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal

[ad_1] US and Panamanian military forces conduct a joint drill at the Panama Canal during the visit of US defense secretary Pete Hegseth to Port of Rodman in West Panama, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP) PANAMA: US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint […]

Panama Canal: Ahead of Pete Hegseth’s visit, Panama says want ‘respectful ties’ amid Trump’s takeover threats

[ad_1] File photo: US defense secretary Pete Hegseth (left) and Panama foreign minister Javier Martinez-Acha (Picture credit: AP, X/@javierachapma) Panama is seeking to preserve a “respectful, transparent and mutually beneficial” relationship with the United States, even as US President Donald Trump repeats threats to retake control of the Panama Canal, foreign minister Javier Martinez-Acha said […]