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BUSINESSAug 21Panama Canal to cut daily transits as El Niño grips regionAuthority plans to reduce number of passages for only the second timeFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 20Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El NinoThe Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings from 36 ships a day to 34, and then to 32 from September 15.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSAug 20Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1 . 5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal portsA Hong Kong conglomerate is seeking $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for the alleged takeover of canal ports. This highlights a major international business and legal dispute.mymotherlode.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20CK Hutchison seeks US$1 . 5 billion from Panama in treaty dispute arbitrationCK Hutchison is seeking $1.5 billion from Panama through treaty dispute arbitration. This action indicates a major financial disagreement between the company and the country.channelnewsasia.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20Panama will Charge ITBMS to Netflix and other platforms . Felipe Chapman Explains How . Panama plans to implement an ITBMS charge on Netflix and other digital platforms. Felipe Chapman will explain the details of this new taxation policy.newsroompanama.com · Panama
BUSINESSAug 20Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1 . 5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports – Winnipeg Free PressA Hong Kong conglomerate is seeking $1.5 billion in damages from Panama following the takeover of canal ports. This represents a major international business and legal dispute.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BUSINESSAug 20Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison seeks HK$11.7b from Panama over canal ports disputeHong Kong-based CK Hutchison has launched international arbitration against Panama, seeking more than HK$11.7 billion (US$1.5 billion) in damages over the government’s takeover of two strategic ports at the entrances to the Panama Canal. Announcing the move on Thursday, the Li Ka-shing family-backed conglomerate said Panama had breached an investment-protection treaty and international law through “sovereign acts” targeting its decades-old concession to operate the Balboa and Cristobal...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13CK Hutchison says ‘forced termination’ of Panama ports cut 1% off throughputHong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings has revealed the “forced termination” of operations at two strategic Panama Canal ports shaved 1 per cent off overall throughput in the first half of this year, even as the overall port portfolio performed better than a year ago. In its half-year financial results released on Thursday, the Li Ka-shing family-backed conglomerate for the first time quantified the impact of losing the ports after the Panama government nullified an operating contract and then...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 12SOUTHCOM leadership transits Panama Canal aboard USS GridleyLeadership from SOUTHCOM has traversed the Panama Canal aboard the USS Gridley.seapowermagazine.org · United States
MILITARYAug 12US forces disable Panama - Flagged ship in Gulf Of Oman for violating Iran blockade : CENTCOMUS forces disabled a Panama-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman, citing a violation of the Iran blockade, according to CENTCOM. This action demonstrates military enforcement of international sanctions.aninews.in · India
MILITARYAug 12US forces disable Panama - Flagged ship in Gulf Of Oman for violating Iran blockade : CENTCOMUS forces, according to CENTCOM, disabled a Panama-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman due to its violation of an Iran blockade. This indicates a military intervention to enforce international sanctions.middleeaststar.com · Syria
CONFLICTAug 12US forces disable Panama - Flagged ship in Gulf Of Oman for violating Iran blockade : CENTCOMarabherald.com · Syria
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 11World News Today Live Updates on August 12 , 2026 : US helicopter fires missiles at Panama - flagged ship attempting to evade blockadelivemint.com · India
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 11Iran War Day 165 : U . S . Fires on Panama - Flagged Ship It Says Tried to Run Hormuz Blockadetheamericanconservative.com · United States
MILITARYAug 10Panama and Allied Countries Simulate Air and Sea Assaults to Protect the Canal : It is Panamax 2026 . Panama and allied countries are conducting air and sea assault simulations to protect the Panama Canal as part of Panamax 2026. This reports on a significant international military exercise focused on safeguarding a crucial global waterway.newsroompanama.com · Panama
BUSINESSAug 10Panama Canal draft increase | The Rio TimesThe Panama Canal has announced an increase in its draft, according to The Rio Times. This development is significant for global shipping and trade operations.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
WORLDAug 7After crushing Panama, Mexico’s Under-20 team looks to clinch Olympics berthMexico's U-20 squad takes on Canada Friday night for the right to face either Costa RIca or the United States in the final of a Concacaf qualifying turnment for the U-20 World CUp next year, with implications for Olympics qualifying. The post After crushing Panama, Mexico’s Under-20 team looks to clinch Olympics berth appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
WORLDAug 7Indian Ambassador Sumit Seth bids farewell to Panama President Jose Raul Mulino , discusses scholarships , development projects and bilateral tiesIndian Ambassador Sumit Seth has bid farewell to Panama President Jose Raul Mulino after discussing scholarships, development projects, and bilateral ties.argentinastar.com · Argentina
SCI & TECHAug 5Project Panama: How Anthropic secretly destroyed millions of books to train its AIRecently unsealed court documents reveal how Anthropic secretly bought, destroyed and scanned books to train its AI chatbot, Claude.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 3In Panama , MEF Will Replace the E - Tax System After Tax Credit Fraud Detected in Operation PandoraPanama's MEF will replace its e-tax system following the detection of tax credit fraud during 'Operation Pandora'. This action aims to address significant financial irregularities within the country's tax system.newsroompanama.com · Panama
CONFLICTAug 2Families Search for Signs of Nine Missing In Action : The War between Russia and Ukraine Hits PanamaFamilies are searching for nine individuals missing in action, as the war between Russia and Ukraine is now impacting Panama. This suggests the global reach of the conflict and its human cost.newsroompanama.com · Panama
CONFLICTAug 2Police Officers Attacked in Colombia : Panamanian Government Strongly Condemns the AttackPolice officers were attacked in Colombia, leading to strong condemnation from the Panamanian government. This incident highlights a security concern and elicits international reaction.newsroompanama.com · Panama
BUSINESSJul 20 Panama is not only the beginning : Foreign Minister pitches nation as India premier manufacturing , trade launchpad in Latin AmericaPanama's Foreign Minister is promoting the country as a major manufacturing and trade hub for India in Latin America, indicating a push for increased international economic ties.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 20 Panama is not only the beginning : Foreign Minister pitches nation as India premier manufacturing , trade launchpad in Latin AmericaPanama's Foreign Minister is promoting the nation as a key manufacturing and trade hub for India in Latin America. This initiative aims to strengthen economic ties and position Panama as a significant regional partner.sierraleonetimes.com · Sierra Leone