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Panama Canal considering more cuts in transits due to El Nino

The Panama Canal might experience additional constraints on shipping traffic due to a severe drought exacerbated by a strong El Niño. Currently functioning at lower capacity, the canal is now confronted with possible new limitations as reservoir levels continue to drop.

The Economic Times

2026’s El Niño is shaping up to be a doozy – it’s already affecting global shipping, fish behavior and heat

El Niño is here, and forecasters warn that it’s likely to be bigger and stronger in 2026-27 than any El Niño event recorded in at least 150 years.

The Conversation

Panama Canal gets its first woman boss as Trump watches and $1.5 billion water crisis waits

Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta now leads the Panama Canal administration. Her immediate priority involves advancing a significant reservoir project to ensure future water supply. This undertaking aims to secure drinking water for millions and support the canal's long-term operations. Espino will also manage geopolitical tensions and maintain canal…

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Why the Panama Canal Just Got Tighter — And What It Means for Your Grocery Bill

Panama Canal cuts daily ship traffic as the Hormuz crisis rages. Economists say the added freight costs are headed straight for U.S. grocery carts.

Latin Times

How El Nino is choking the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal will reduce daily ship transits due to a severe drought. This El Nino phenomenon is causing significant water shortages for operations. Reduced vessel drafts will also impact cargo capacity and shipping costs. Global trade faces higher prices and longer waiting times for goods.

The Economic Times

Ecuador declares emergency over El Nino, warns of drought and wildfires

Ecuador has issued a red alert as the impactful El Nino climate phenomenon unfolds. This event has triggered emergency responses in nearby countries like El Salvador, Honduras, and Panama. Experts forecast that the current El Nino will reach its peak by the end of the year, bringing widespread changes to…

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Tanker pays record $5.3m to transit Panama Canal amid El Niño drought

The US-built canal's main users are the United States, China, Japan, Chile and South Korea.

Euronews

India to take on two-time World champions Uruguay in high-profile football friendly on October 6

On October 6, India is set to welcome Uruguay for a friendly football match, following games against Panama and Brazil. With Uruguay holding the twentieth rank globally, this match is a valuable opportunity for India to challenge itself against elite World Cup teams.

The Economic Times

Panama and El Salvador declare emergency over El Nino-fuelled drought

Panama and El Salvador have become the latest countries along with Honduras to declare an emergency over El Nino, which has already forced a reduction in shipping through the Panama Canal. All three countries broke their monthly temperature records in both June and July, exacerbating famine concerns.

France 24

China joins India search for 22 missing after cargo ship sinks

Chinese authorities were assisting India's search for 22 crew members missing after a Panama-flagged cargo vessel sank in the Bay of Bengal last week, the Indian Coast Guard said. Despite locating an emergency beacon linked to the vessel, rescuers have yet to find any additional survivors, Indian Coast Guard spokesman…

The Economic Times

Rescuers find no trace of 22 missing crew days after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal

Rescuers searching for 22 missing sailors have found no trace of their Panama-flagged cargo ship that sank in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of India

The Independent UK

Panama Canal to reduce shipping as El Niño fuels drought in lakes that feed waterway

The operator said it does not rule out further restrictions on shipping depending on how much it rains in the coming weeks.

Euronews

Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal ports

CK Hutchison is seeking over $1.5 billion from Panama for damages to its investments after the country seized two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Yes, opera has an age problem — because society has an education problem

At the height of the summer season Glyndebourne’s lawns look bleached. A panorama of pale, straw-like grass, bone Panama hats, white starched shirts, white linen tablecloths and, crowning it all, puffs of white hair. I watch men in mothballed tuxes negotiate the rose garden, unsteady on their feet, and fragile,…

The Independent UK

Top Democrat demands ‘manic’ Pete Hegseth take a drug test after Panama appearance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly questioned whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a drug test recently following an animated media appearance in Panama.

Latin Times

Hegseth Urges Nearly 20 Latin American Allies to Ditch the ICC as Colombia Signs On to U.S. Coalition

Pete Hegseth urged nearly 20 Latin American allies to quit the ICC in Panama, as Colombia joins a U.S.-led anti-cartel coalition reshaping the region.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth Urges Latin American Allies to Join US-Led Cartel Fight: ‘We Do Bad Things to Bad People’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American allies Wednesday to join an expanding U.S.-led military campaign against drug cartels, telling a coalition meeting in Panama that members should take concrete, coordinated action against transnational trafficking networks.

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Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’

Falling water levels linked to weather system are expected to limit number of slots to transit shipping lane

France 24

Lebanon condemns Israel’s ‘systematic destruction’ in south as violation of international law

Lebanon on Wednesday condemned Israel's "systematic destruction" in the country's south as a violation of international law, as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country’s military was "destroying all the houses" in the area. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

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Colombia declares national emergency as quake toll hits 111

Colombia declared a national emergency on Monday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the west of the country killed at least 111 people and injured 87 others as rescue teams searched for survivors trapped under debris. The quake prompted evacuations in the capital, Bogota, and was felt across other parts of…

The Conversation

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Euronews

Thinking about starting a life abroad? These are the best countries for expats in 2026

In Europe, Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg made it into the top 10 – but Panama took the top spot for the third year in a row.

The Guardian - UK

England 2026 World Cup squad: player-by-player ratings

After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournament

The Economic Times

Panama foreign minister arrives in India on five-day official visit

Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez arrived in New Delhi for a five-day official visit. He will meet with senior Indian leadership to discuss trade and economic relations. Discussions will also focus on maritime cooperation and port infrastructure development.

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