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Hong Kong company denies that it failed to pay Panama under a contract to operate its canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate, which is embroiled in U.S.-China tensions over its Panama Canal port assets has denied allegations that it had failed to pay about $1.2 billion to the Central American country

The Independent UK

Hegseth says China's military presence in western hemisphere is 'too large'

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has again put China at the center of U.S. priorities in the western hemisphere, one day after calling the world power a threat to the Panama Canal

The Independent UK

US Will Not Let China Disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon Chief

The United States will not allow China to jeopardize the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned during a visit to the Central American nation on Tuesday.

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US Defence Secretary claims China poses an ongoing threat to the 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.

Euronews

Once a migratory highway, the Darien Gap has been left empty under Trump crackdown

A little more than a year ago, the small Panamanian river port of Lajas Blancas was filled with a crush of people trying to make their way to the United States

The Independent UK

US defense secretary credits Panama with improving security cooperation after meeting with president

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has credited Panama President José Raúl Mulino with improving security cooperation between their nations after the two men met

The Independent UK

Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract

Report comes as US uses claims of Chinese meddling to push for control over strategic waterway.

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Contract for Hong Kong company to operate Panama Canal ports had irregularities, audit finds

Panama’s comptroller authority says an audit found irregularities in the renewal of a 25-year port concession in the interoceanic canal and it would request an investigation into the authorization of the contract to a Hong Kong company

The Independent UK

Hong Kong Firm Did Not Uphold Panama Canal Ports Contract: Panama Audit

The Hong Kong firm in charge of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal -- which sparked US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the waterway -- has flouted the terms of its contract, according to Panamanian audit results released Monday.

International Business Times

Tropical tree in Panama has evolved to kill its 'enemies' with lightning

Tonka bean trees survive lightning strikes — and use the powerful electric shocks to kill their competitors.

LiveScience

Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump's demands for the canal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama next week to meet its leaders following recent U.S. allegations of Chinese interference in the operations of the critical Panama Canal shipping lane

The Independent UK

Panamanian ex-leader Martinelli remains in the Nicaraguan Embassy after window to leave expired

Panama’s ex-President Ricardo Martinelli remains inside the Nicaraguan Embassy more than a year after he first entered and a week after Panama said it would allow him to leave

The Independent UK

How dreamy ‘cloud forests’ make this central American country an ideal alternative to Costa Rica

For a captivating adventure brimming with biodiversity, misty cloud forests and indigenous personality, Steph Dyson recommends looking beyond the familiar to uncover some lesser-visited treasures.

The Independent UK

Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?

Beijing’s displeasure over conglomerate’s plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.

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The Conversation

The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy

The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, with about 7% of global trade passing through. It also relies heavily on rainfall. Without enough freshwater flowing in, the canal’s locks can’t raise and lower ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Droughts mean fewer…

International Business Times

US, China Raise The Stakes In Panama Canal Ports Row

China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say.

TechRadar

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, March 29 (game #657)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

The Guardian - US

‘They tricked us’: migrants who braved the Darién Gap forced home by Trump deal

Under a $6m US deal, hundreds of migrants from Colombia and Ecuador were deported back to their home countries

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Sports Illustrated

Alexi Lalas Buries USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino for Hitting 'Rock Bottom' After Concacaf Nations League

Alexi Lalas slammed the USMNT and Mauricio Pochettino after the Stars and Stripes' defeats to Panama and Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League.

Reason

New Case Against Khalil

Plus: Sanders supports deportations, tariff tracker, Panama's Jewish enclave, and more...

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Return to Concacaf Summit: Takeaways from El Tri's Nations League Title Win

Mexico defeated Panama 2–1 in the Concacaf Nations League final and are back to being the top team in the region.

The Guardian - US

Canada win Concacaf Nations League third place, putting USA at a crossroads

Mauricio Pochettino’s side lost 2-1, their second straight defeat against regional competition in underwhelming fashion

FourFourTwo

How to watch Mexico vs Panama: Live streams, TV options for Concacaf Nations League final

We'll have a new winner of the Concacaf Nations League after USA's exit – here's how to watch Mexico vs Panama online, on TV, from anywhere on March 23.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Panama: Concacaf Nations League Final Preview, Predictions, Lineups

Mexico and Panama look to become the first team other than the USMNT to win the Concacaf Nations League.

Sports Illustrated

USA vs. Canada: Concacaf Nations League Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Christian Pulisic will battle Alphonso Davies in the clash of FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts.

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