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Panama President says US Embassy threatened visas over China ties
Panama President Jos Ral Mulino on Thursday accused a US Embassy official of threatening Panamanian officials to revoke their visas amid Trump administration’s pressure on Panama to curb China ties. The Panama President, responding to a question...

Panama Denounces New U.S. Pressure Over Chinese Companies
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday accused the United States of pressuring Panamanian officials to reduce the presence of Chinese companies in the country. Even before taking office in January, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened...

President Trump Goes to War!
“My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker,” U.S. President Donald Trump said in his inaugural address. He promised to “measure our success… most importantly [by] the wars we never get into.” Trump has proudly boasted that he is “the first...
Panama’s president alleges US threatening to revoke visas over China ties
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said that someone at the United States Embassy has been threatening to cancel the visas of Panamanian officials. His statements come as the administration of US President Donald Trump pressures Panama to limit its...

International break winners and losers: USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino finds answers; Nigeria in big trouble
Club soccer returns this weekend, but with more spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup being locked up, it's a good chance to take a look back at the break in its entirety. More than half of the 48 spots are now known, and three first-time participants...

President Trump Unleashes the CIA on Venezuela and Signals Ground Operations Are Very Likely
By streiff | 12:03 PM on October 16, 2025 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. President Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert...

Panama president says US Embassy threatened to cancel visas over ties to China
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Trump trains guns on Venezuela: Why now, options before Maduro
The US is building up military presence in the Caribbean Sea, after striking Venezuelan boats it claimed were carrying drugs into the US. US President Donald Trump has authorised the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct covert operations...

Trump-Endorsed Republican Enters Race Challenging Thomas Massie
President Donald Trump’s choice to challenge Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in a Republican primary formally entered the race Tuesday. Ed Gallrein officially launched his campaign for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, challenging the incumbent...
Thailand is spooked by Vietnam’s ascent – but what’s scarier is Bangkok’s lack of big ideas
Vietnam’s economic rise is causing ripples around Asia, especially in Thailand. Any mention of the “V word” in Bangkok causes hand-wringing and furrowed brows among the city’s business executives. Vietnam is on track to overtake Thailand by the...

Emma Tiglao secures spot in Miss Grand International 2025 national costume Top 20
Emma Tiglao. File photo. Emma Tiglao secured a spot in the Top 20 Best National Costume competition of Miss Grand International 2025 ahead of the coronation night. According to the official announcement posted by Miss Grand International on...

Highlights and points Los Angeles Lakers 116-117 Sacramento Kings in preseason NBA
End of broadcast We're signing off! Our coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings game in the 2025-26 NBA preseason has come to an end. Thank you for joining us! Stay tuned to VAVEL.com for all the latest sports news. Game Over After...

Amid ‘drug boat’ strikes, US military ramps up presence near Venezuela. Why?
The United States is bolstering its military forces in the Caribbean, particularly in Puerto Rico. More than 10% of the U.S. Navy’s ships and other resources are now located in the region in what defense analysts are calling a “seismic reordering”...

Panama’s President Mulino Delivers Housing and Launches a Road Plan in Aguadulce
The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, delivered long-awaited housing solutions this Wednesday and gave the order to proceed with the road rehabilitation plan for the benefit of the population of the Agradulce district of the province of...

Panama Will Host Eleven Environmental Summits and Forums until 2027 With Most of Them UN-Sponsored
From this October until 2027, Panama will host eleven environmental summits and forums, most of them organized by the UN in preparation for COP17—which will be held next year in Yerevan, Armenia—such as the World Congress on Protected and...

Panama’s Coastal Waters Missed Their Annual Cooldown This Year
From January to April, strong winds blowing south from the Atlantic side of Panama through gaps in the Cordillera mountain range typically travel over the country and push warm water away from Panama’s Pacific coast. This displacement allows cold,...

Authorities Rescue Several Wild Species Illegally Kept in Captivity in David Panama
During joint operations in the correction of David Sur, the authorities of MiAMBIENTE, the National Police and the Public Ministry recovered different species of wildlife that were kept without permissions in private housing. In a first...

Highlights and points Los Angeles Lakers 116-117 Sacramento Kings in preseason NBA
End of broadcast We're signing off! Our coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings game in the 2025-26 NBA preseason has come to an end. Thank you for joining us! Stay tuned to VAVEL.com for all the latest sports news. Game Over After...

Government Should Back Vital Workforce Over Swiss Multinationals – Maritime Union
Press Release – Maritime Union of New Zealand MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay says the application to be exempted is a test of the government’s loyalties. The Maritime Union has today called for the Government to reject an application by...

Belize Men’s Softball Team suffer heavy 9–0 defeat to Panama in Central American Games Opener
Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025. 2:36 pm CST. Photo Credit: BOCGA By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Men’s National Softball Team opened their campaign at the 12th Central American Games with a tough 9–0 loss to Panama on...