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Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company

The Independent UK

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

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, along with rare ceremonial artifacts that hint at previously unknown cultural practices. Experts…

The Times of India

Panama orders occupation of 2 key canal ports after Supreme Court ruling

Panama has ordered the occupation of two key ports at the ends of the Panama Canal

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong's CK Hutchison warns of legal action over Panama Canal ports

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison say it's escalating its fight over the two Panama Canal ports that it operates

The Independent UK

China is losing ground in Latin America

Panama’s supreme court invalidated a contract in late January that had allowed Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based firm CK Hutchison, to operate two ports on the Panama canal since 1997.

The Conversation

I Asked Gemini Where Upper-Middle-Class Retirees Can Live Like Royalty on a Budget — Here’s What It Said

Portugal, Panama and Malaysia let retirees live luxe on roughly $4,000 monthly. AI revealed the best countries with special visa programs, tax breaks and more.

GOBankingRates

Oil spill cleanup underway after cargo ship sinks near Phuket

Marine authorities are rushing to remove the oil spill from the Andaman Sea after the sinking of a Panama‑flagged cargo ship about 3 miles off Laem Phromthep in Phuket on Saturday while en route from Malaysia to Bangladesh.

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Panama will not be threatened by China over canal court ruling, leader says

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says he hopes a legal battle with a Hong Kong firm over Panama Canal ports does not escalate

The Independent UK

'Nitrogen fixing' trees could help tropical forests bounce back, research suggests

On the narrow isthmus of Panama, scientists discovered adding nitrogen to the soil doubled tree growth, providing new insights into forest restoration.

LiveScience

Hong Kong firm begins arbitration proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings says its subsidiary started arbitration proceedings against Panama after that country’s Supreme Court ruled a concession for the subsidiary to operate Panama Canal ports was unconstitutional

The Independent UK

Hong Kong 'firmly rejects' court ruling cancelling concession on operating 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.

Euronews

Hong Kong company’s concession to operate Panama Canal ports is ruled unconstitutional

Panama’s Supreme Court has ruled that the concession held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings to operate ports at either end of the Panama Canal was unconstitutional, an outcome that advances a U.S. aim to block any influence by China over the strategic waterway

The Independent UK

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

Panama's Supreme Court has voided a major Panama Canal ports contract held by a Chinese-linked firm, a significant win for the 'Donroe Doctrine'. This ruling aligns with US efforts to curb Chinese influence over strategic trade routes, complicating Beijing's global commercial footprint and reinforcing US leverage. The decision stems from…

The Times of India

Scoop: Trump expecting favorable Panama Canal ruling to further "Donroe Doctrine"

Removing Chinese influence in the canal zone is key to Trump's Western Hemisphere strategy.

Axios

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Sports Illustrated

Road to World Cup 2026: Mexico’s Four Best Players of the Week—Ranked

El Tri made its 2026 debut with two friendly matches vs. Panama and Bolivia in the past week.

Sports Illustrated

Bolivia vs. Mexico—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico’s 2026 World Cup preparations continue with a friendly match against Bolivia.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Panama vs. Mexico on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

Mexico hasn’t defeated Panama at the Estadio Rommel Fernández since 2000.

Sports Illustrated

Panama vs. Mexico—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mexico is looking to end a six-game winless run that goes back seven months.

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Gilberto Mora Sparks Major Worry in Mexico National Team Camp

El Tri have World Cup warm-up games against Panama and Bolivia in January.

Latin Times

Trump Brings Back Intention To Take Over Panama Canal: 'That's Sort Of On The Table'

President Donald Trump brought back his administration's intention to take over the Panama Canal to the forefront of the conversation, saying the possibility is "sort of on the table."

Sports Illustrated

Mexico’s First Roster of World Cup Year Includes Two USMNT-Capped Players

Javier Aguirre has included some standout young talents for El Tri’s friendlies against Panama and Bolivia.

The Independent UK

Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial

When Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following follow a path taken Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces

The Conversation

How US intervention in Venezuela mirrors its actions in Panama in 1989

The US dramatically escalated its confrontation with Venezuela on January 3, moving from sanctions and targeted strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels to direct military action. In a pre-dawn operation, US forces captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, and removed them from the country.

The Guardian - UK

‘Naked imperialism’: how Trump intervention in Venezuela is a return to form for the US

Most of the Americas have suffered from interference from their powerful northern neighbour – and are usually the worse off for it

International Business Times UK

'There Has Been an Agreement Behind the Scenes': Journalist on US Running Venezuela After Maduro's Arrest

Journalist Lucia Newman suggests a secret deal allowed the US to seize Venezuela, drawing parallels to the 1989 Panama invasion and the arrest of Manuel Noriega.

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