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Alien Life or Deadly Fungus? TikTok's 'Panama Meteorite' Clips Spark Global Concern Over Virus Threat

Viral TikTok clips from Panama show a 'meteorite' sprouting a gooey, tentacled growth — scientists point to a fungus, sceptics call a hoax, and worried users ask: could it be a new virus?

International Business Times UK

Border Restrictions Have Pushed More Than 14,000 Migrants to Reverse Course, UN Report Finds

Human rights advocates and government officials warn that reverse flow is proving to be just as dangerous, and in some cases more dangerous, than the original journey north to the United States.

Latin Times

Turned away at US border, Venezuelans languish in Panamanian ‘purgatory’

Many who sought a better life have made the equally perilous return journey and wait in a coastal village for a boat to an uncertain future in Colombia

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US and Panama propose new force of 5,550 to tackle gangs in Haiti, with the power to detain

The United States and Panama are urging the U.N. Security Council to authorize a 5,550-member force with the power to detain gang members in Haiti to help stop the escalating violence

The Independent UK

Greg Louganis: Age, HIV Battle, How Much He Sold His Olympic Medals For and Why He's Quitting the US

Olympic legend Greg Louganis, 65, has sold his medals and LA home and is relocating to Panama, citing financial pressures, HIV care costs, and the search for a fresh start.

International Business Times UK

PHOTO ESSAY: Tracing pre-canal Panama's forgotten crossings and colonial routes

For centuries, Panama served as a natural bridge for global trade. Mule trains hauled treasure over stone-paved trails, riverboats floated gold and silver down the Chagres River to Caribbean ports like Portobelo, guarded by the cannons of Fort San Lorenzo, and later, the world’s first transcontinental railroad ferried passengers and…

The Independent UK

US Banana Giant Chiquita Announces $30 Million Investment to Restart Banana Production in Panama

Chiquita Brands announces reopening of its Changuinola plant in Panama, rehiring thousands of workers after a strike that halted production and caused $75 million in losses.

Latin Times

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Panama signs agreement with banana giant Chiquita Brands to resume operations after strike

Panama President José Raúl Mulino has signed an agreement with Chiquita Brands to resume operations in Panama

The Independent UK

U.S. Wants To Send Thousands Of Heavily Armed Troops To Haiti To Finally Destroy Gangs

The U.S., along with Panama, proposed creating a "gang-suppression force" comprised of up to 5,500 to face criminal organizations in the country

Latin Times

14,000 US-bound migrants have returned south since Trump border changes, UN says

A report reveals that over 14,000 migrants, mainly Venezuelans, have reversed their journey to the U.S. and headed back south since U.S. President Donald Trump took office

The Independent UK

Texas set to home a $750-million factory which breeds flies to stop flesh-eating cattle parasite

The U.S. plans to build a $750 million factory in southern Texas to breed billions of sterile flies

The Independent UK

China and the US clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a focus of Trump's attention

The United States and China have clashed at the United Nations over the Panama Canal

The Independent UK

Oops, they did it again: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE accidentally went live on Samsung's own site

Samsung has accidentally leaked the Galaxy Buds 3 FE on its own Panama website –oopsie…

TechRadar

‘This is no life’: Trump deportees unable to return home left in limbo in Panama

People who left countries such as Afghanistan and Nigeria in fear of their lives feel abandoned in Central America

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Hong Kong firm appeals for legal protection of investors as its Panama Ports contract faces lawsuits

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate entangled in U.S.-China tensions appealed on Friday for legal protection for businesses in the Central American country after its contract over its Panama Canal port assets faces lawsuits

Latin Times

Once a Pipeline to the U.S., the Darién Gap Saw Just 10 Migrants Traveling Northward in June: Report

Migration through the Darién Gap dropped to nearly zero in June, with only ten people recorded crossing the treacherous jungle corridor from Colombia into Panama

The Guardian - US

Panama files lawsuits against owner of ports at centre of US-China struggle

Comptroller general lodged two cases in country’s supreme court after failed attempt to sell to consortium

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‘We’re taking it back!’: Donald Trump’s Panama Canal dreams hit a snag as China moves in

It turns out China can step on Trump's toes easily.

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International Business Times

CK Hutchison Eyes 'Major' Chinese Investor For Panama Ports Deal

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Monday it was considering inviting a Chinese "major strategic investor" to join a US-led consortium negotiating the sale of its global ports business outside China, including operations at the Panama Canal.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal

A Hong Kong conglomerate that’s selling ports at the Panama Canal says it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers

Tom’s Guide

Political turmoil and military tensions see 24 internet restrictions imposed so far in 2025

2025 has already seen countries impose 24 internet restrictions, exceeding the first six months of 2024 – here are the countries in question.

Euronews

Panama did not cede sovereignty to the US, foreign minister tells Euronews

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.

AAP

We have more work to do: Matildas get wake-up call

The Matildas were lucky to escape with a 3-2 win over world No.56 Panama on Tuesday night, and coach Joe Montemurro knows he has plenty of work ahead of him.

AAP

Heyman, Grant to the rescue as Matildas beat Panama

Veteran striker Michelle Heyman has scored a double before defender Charli Grant popped up for the winner in the Matildas' 3-2 win over Panama.

AAP

More changes as Matildas aim to rebound from shock loss

The Matildas suffered a shock 1-0 loss to world No.56 Panama on Saturday but have the chance to gain revenge in Tuesday night's rematch in Perth.

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