Panama's former security minister Jose Raul Mulino stormed to victory in a presidential poll dominated by his old boss, the corruption tainted ex-leader Ricardo Martinelli. Watch in for more details!

Jose Raul Mulino wins Panama presidential race

General elections are scheduled to be held in Panama on 5 May 2024.Due to constitutional term limits, incumbent president Laurentino Cortizo is ineligible for a second consecutive term. Watch in for more details!

Panamaniams vote for five Presidential frontrunners | Mulino surges ahead in early vote count

Panama elections: Eight candidates on ballot for May 5th Presidential race

Panama polls 2024: 5 frontrunners in Panama's Presidential poll

Panama gears up for presidential elections

Six of the eight candidates vying to be Panama’s next president laid out their plans to generate jobs and to manage the country’s water crisis in their final debate before the country’s May 5 election. Watch in for more details!

Key absence overshadows Panama's last Presidential debate

Panama, the tiny Latin American nation of over four million people, conjures up visuals of the namesake canal, which contributed $3.3 billion to the government's coffers in 2023.

WION Exclusive | Panama's Foreign Minister on drought affecting the canal and growing ties with India

Panama Canal has been hit by a severe drought that began last year. It has forced authorities to slash ship crossings by 36 per cent in the Panama Canal. A report by The Associated Press mentioned that the new cuts were announced Wednesday (Jan 17) by authorities in Panama.

Severe drought causes major drop in Panama Canal traffic which could cost millions of dollars

The Red Sea crisis has disrupted the global shipping industry. But that's hardly the only issue that shipping giants are facing right now. The industry fears it will continue to face significant disruptions in 2024.

Panama canal: Severe drought hits canal, administrators forced to cut vessel crossings

Wars, extreme weather & panama restrictions hit shipping

Mamabally Bakery in India's Kerala claims to have baked the first and the oldest Christmas cake. Watch video to know more.

Kerala: The sweet story of India's 'oldest' Christmas cake

This report delves into the Panama Canal crisis, where a severe drought threatens to disrupt this holiday season. This environmental disaster has led to drastic drops in canal water levels, causing significant delays in global trade. With only 24 ships allowed daily, down from 38, the world faces potential shortages and inflated prices on everything from festive decorations to children's toys. This crisis is a stark reminder of climate change's far-reaching impacts, echoing concerns that will be addressed at the upcoming COP28 conference.

Gravitas | Christmas at Risk: Panama Canal Drought Disrupts Global Trade

Christmas supplies in the UK may face significant delays due to a drastic decline in water levels in the Panama Canal. In what could dampen the mood in the festive season, cargo ships carrying Christmas supplies, including popular items like Apple's new iPhones, TVs, exercise bikes, clothes, and tree lights, are experiencing delays of up to four weeks.

Christmas supplies at risk as Panama canal suffers drought

A 77-year-old man was arrested after he fatally shot two environmentalists blocking a road during a protest as the elderly driver attempted to get past the demonstration.

77-year-old man arrested for fatally shooting two protesters blocking road in Panama

In a shocking turn of events, a 77-year-old dual American citizen Kenneth Darlington was arrested by Panamanian authorities following the alleged shooting of two individuals during protests against a controversial government mining contract.

What we know about Kenneth Darlington, who allegedly shot dead 2 people opposing Panama mining project

A flight from Panama to the United States took an unexpected turn on Friday (Oct 13), all thanks to a mysterious package in the aircraft's restroom. What appeared to be a looming bomb threat by Panama's civil aviation authority resulted in an intriguing twist.

Bomb scare turns diaper drama: Panama to Florida flight gets caught in weird situation

The Panama Canal is one of the most important shipping routes in the world. But the average wait time for non-booked vessels there jumped by between 44% & 59% last month. The waiting time averaged 8.85 days for south-bound transit & 9.44 days for north-bound transit.

Huge spike in waiting time at the Panama Cana

The Panama Canal a vital lifeline for global trade is currently grappling with its worst traffic jam ever. The canal has become a traffic jam of the seas in total 200 vessels are stuck on either side of the Waterway. Commercial ships are facing long queues and delays to travel through the Panama Canal as a lengthy drought in the Central American country has led to a cut in the number of vessels that can actually pass the crossings every day.

Panama Canal traffic jam: Drought limits the number of vessels able to pass

Nearly 250000 people have risked their lives crossing a perilous stretch of jungle between Colombia and Panama.

Migration through Panama's perilous Darien Gap hits all-time high

Kadidiatou Diani hit a hat-trick as France marched into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday in a 6-3 thriller against Panama. It was a polished recovery after Marta Cox's wonder strike on 67 seconds left the French reeling, swerving a free kick into the corner from 30 yards for her country's first-ever World Cup goal.

FIFA Women's WC: France beat Panama 6-3 after Diani's hat-trick to reach knockout stage

Santiago Gimenez scored the game-winner minutes after entering the match Sunday as Mexico beat Panama 1-0 to win a record-extending ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup crown.

Mexico down Panama 1-0 to lift CONCACAF Gold Cup

Panama stunned the United States on Wednesday by winning their CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final 5-4 on penalties in San Diego to set up a final with Mexico. Mexico, record eight-times Gold Cup champions, reached Sunday's decider with a 3-0 win over Jamaica in Las Vegas.

Gold Cup 2023: Panama beat USA in THRILLER shootout to reach final; to face Mexico on Sunday

An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude struck in the Gulf of Darien near the border of Panama and Colombia late on Wednesday night, May 24, at 10:05 pm local time, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

6.6 earthquake jolts Panama-Colombia border

There are fresh tensions in the commercially vital Gulf waters, the US Navy says that Iran has seized an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, making it the second-such capture in the Gulf waters. The Panama-flagged oil tanker 'Naomi' was seized by Iran's Paramilitary.

Iran seizes Panama-flagged oil tanker in Tehran on judicial order | World News | WION

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