Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday warned Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino that Washington will "take measures ...
Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal
Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal - Panama’s president says sovereignty over canal not up ...
The Points Guy14d
The 5 most desirable cabin locations on any cruise ship
As TPG's cruise team lead, Gene Sloan oversees the site's cruise content and also writes many of TPG's main cruise guides. He has spent nearly 30 years writing about cruise ships and cruising, and he ...
CNN17d
Trump’s history with Panama may explain his threats about the canal
Video shows medevacs in Rafah Crossing for first time in nine months ...
csis.org17d
Panama: From Zoned Out to Strategic Opportunity
Hutchison Ports PPC announced in 2021 that it renewed its contract ... are building two more port projects, a cruise ship port on the Pacific entrance to the canal, and a container port on the ...
The New York Times19d
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Construction has resumed on the fourth bridge over the Panama Canal, after a pause. In 2021, the Hong Kong company CK Hutchinson won a 25-year extension of its control over two ports at the canal ...
The New York Times19d
Panama Wants to Preserve U.S. Alliance, but Trump Could Push It Closer to China
Last week, hundreds of tourists gathered on a terrace at the Miraflores Visitors Center, giving them a bird’s-eye view of the Panama Canal. They waved as a towering cruise ship squeezed its way ...
The Economist20d
From Greenland to Panama and Mexico, leaders are in shock
When a port concession held by a Hong Kong firm came up for renewal in 2021, Panama’s government resisted calls to open the tender and renewed the contract. Mr Trump also says “The United ...
UPI21d
On This Day: Costa Concordia capsizes off coast of Italy
In 2012, the cruise ship Costa Concordia slammed into ... David Ige said the mistake was caused by someone pushing "the wrong button." In 2021, the House of Representatives voted to impeach ...
Politico23d
Panama’s president privately threatens to take Trump to UN Security council
PANAMA CITY — Panama’s President José Mulino said privately this week that if President-elect Donald Trump continues to threaten his country, he could take the issue to the United Nations ...
USA Today24d
No, Trump's remarks on Panama Canal did not lead to higher fees for US ships | Fact check
A Dec. 27, 2024, Threads post (direct link, archive link) shares news of a purported price hike for U.S. Navy vessels crossing the Panama Canal. “BREAKING: Panama Doubles Fees For U.S. Warships ...
USA Today24d
From Wi-Fi to cell service: How to stay connected on a cruise ship
Wi-Fi is a standard offering on cruise ships these days, and the quality has greatly improved in recent years. Cruise mobile phone service allows guests to continue using their cell phones much as ...