Panama

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Toronto streets fill with Panama and Croatia supporters

Supporters of Panama and Croatia turned downtown Toronto into a sea of flags and chants ahead of their crucial World Cup Group L clash.

24 June 2026

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Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal

Canada became the backdrop for emotional celebrations as Ghana secured a late World Cup victory over Panama in Toronto. Supporters from both nations turned the city into a vibrant meeting point before the decisive Group L match.

18 June 2026

Business

Hong Kong 'firmly rejects' ruling cancelling operation of Panama ports

The court’s ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021.

30 January 2026

Moments

Expats in European countries are some of the unhappiest in the world

Only one European country made it into the top 10 of a 2025 ranking, while six took spots in the bottom 10.

10 September 2025

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Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert

Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.

31 July 2025

Europe News

Panama did not cede sovereignty to the US, foreign minister says

In an interview with Euronews, Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha said that the US military exercises taking place in the South American country are temporary and that no foreign armed forces will remain there permanently.

15 July 2025

Panama

US Defence Secretary says China poses a threat to Panama Canal

Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over US President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that the United States is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.

8 April 2025

Panama

Hong Kong firm to sell Panama ports to US-led group amid Trump threats

The US president has threatened to 'take back' the Panama Canal, claiming without evidence that China was operating it.

5 March 2025

Panama

Trump’s Panama Canal threat stirs up memories of US imperialist past

The aggressive rhetoric of US President Donald Trump has shocked Panamanians, who see the waterway as a source of enormous national pride.

31 January 2025

Mexico

Mexico's Sheinbaum mocks Trump over his 'Gulf of America' remark

US President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to call the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' was dryly countered by Mexican leader Claudia Sheinbaum.

9 January 2025

USA

Trump won't rule out military force to take Panama Canal and Greenland

Trump made the comments on Greenland and the Panama Canal during a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, his private Florida club.

7 January 2025

USA

Trump suggests US could retake control of Panama Canal

The US relinquished control of the waterway to Panama in 1999 under a treaty signed in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter.

23 December 2024

Earth News

Drought-hit Panama Canal could be saved by a controversial dam

This dam could save the drought-hit Panama Canal - but displace 2,000 locals through flooding

23 October 2024

Climate

El Niño blamed for drought that snarled Panama Canal

Low rainfall saw the Panama Canal Authority restrict the number and size of ships passing through the canal.

1 May 2024

Markets

Copper-bottomed deal for investors as metal climbs to record high

Supply fears and soaring demand have both contributed to surging copper prices, which is also considered an indicator of overall economic health.

12 April 2024

Climate

El Niño could push temperatures higher after 2023 breaks heat records

El Niño is expected to last until at least April 2024, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

18 January 2024