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US-Venezuela conflict
US forces board another tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean
The Veronica III, which sails under the Panamanian flag, is subject to US sanctions related to Iran, the US says.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:33AM
Hutchison’s Panama ports deal
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Panama’s U-turn on a business deal under pressure dents investor confidence
14 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison pursues ‘all legal options’ on Panama ports, invites consultations
13 Feb 2026 - 4:25AM
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China-Latin America relations
China vows to ‘do what it can’ as US blockade leaves Cuba with just weeks of oil
Beijing pledges continued support for Cuba and champions Havana’s sovereignty as the island grapples with worsening fuel shortages.
12 Feb 2026 - 7:38AM
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Hong Kong politics
Ports row prompts Hong Kong investors to reassess stakes in Panama: John Lee
City leader also says Hong Kong government fully supports Beijing’s intention to safeguard rights of Chinese enterprises.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:40PM
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China-Latin America relations
China urged to ‘harshly’ punish Panama over court’s canal ruling
Legal analyst says Beijing should ‘consider postponing arrangements’ for Donald Trump’s visit over a ruling against a Hong Kong-based firm.
9 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison set for hard fight to secure Panama port deal compensation: experts
Subsidiary has requested arbitration after Panamanian authorities voided concession contract but securing damages may be difficult, they warn.
8 Feb 2026 - 11:10PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules.
7 Feb 2026 - 3:30PM
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Hong Kong politics
What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?
Panamanian president reportedly vowed his country will ‘never again’ grant concession contracts to run terminals to single company.
7 Feb 2026 - 6:45PM
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China-Latin America relations
China keeps Cuba and Uruguay in the fold, puts Panama out in the cold
Beijing promises more aid to struggling Havana and cooperation with Montevideo as Washington looks to extend its reach in Latin America.
6 Feb 2026 - 11:00PM
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US-China relations
The options China could take to deal with ‘serious setback’ over Panama Canal
Beijing has a range of possible options after a contract given to Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison was voided by Panama’s Supreme Court.
6 Feb 2026 - 1:07PM
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Transport and logistics
Panama’s ‘dangerous precedent’: why ports appear pawns as politics top contracts
Panama’s move to void CK Hutchison’s deal fuels fears of broader asset seizures, with analysts warning of rising risks for Chinese operators in the US sphere.
6 Feb 2026 - 12:51AM
China-Latin America relations
Panama president defends ruling after China slams canal port concession decision
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino rejects Chinese criticism, arguing verdict was within Panama’s constitutional and legal framework.
5 Feb 2026 - 1:09AM
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Malaysia
Malaysian waters see return of oil transfer by ‘dark fleet’ of tankers
A crackdown against two vessels off Penang was the first disruption of such a ship-to-ship oil transfer in the state for over 10 years.
4 Feb 2026 - 7:48PM
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Hong Kong economy
US ‘pressure’ a challenge in CK Hutchison’s arbitration against Panama: experts
Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract.
4 Feb 2026 - 6:39PM
US-China relations
Panama ports defeat shows China faces tougher test in Latin America
China pushed back after Panama stripped CK Hutchison of two Panama Canal ports as Beijing contends with more active US competition in Latin America.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:31AM
Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison takes Panama to arbitration after court voids canal port rights
Move comes after Beijing called ruling self-sabotaging and warned Panama would pay heavy political and economic price.
4 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM
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China-Australia relations
Why China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama
Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say.
3 Feb 2026 - 1:58PM
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Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison faces limited legal options after Panama voids port rights: experts
Beijing will need to step in if the case is to be brought to an international court in The Hague, legal expert tells SCMP.
2 Feb 2026 - 12:32AM
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Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison tipped to sell remaining ports despite Panama court ruling: experts
But effort by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate will still face scrutiny from Beijing and deal may be re-evaluated, analysts tell SCMP.
31 Jan 2026 - 11:01PM
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China-Latin America relations
US hails Panama high court ruling against CK Hutchison’s ports concession
Secretary of State Rubio said the decision was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms.
31 Jan 2026 - 5:31AM
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Hong Kong economy
Beijing, Hong Kong slam Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
Supreme Court rules port contract of firm’s subsidiary ‘unconstitutional’.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:25PM
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US-China relations
What about Taiwan? Why US foreign policy is now all about the western hemisphere
The State Department skips direct references to the island as it outlines it foreign policy direction for the next five years.
24 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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United States
Former flight attendant posed as pilot for hundreds of free US trips
Dallas Pokornik, 33, pleaded not guilty to a scheme where he allegedly used forged credentials to board major US airlines.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Open Questions series
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China wins if Venezuela ensnares Trump, Mearsheimer says
Maduro’s ‘kidnap’ and naked grab for Venezuela’s oil may leave US bogged down and less able to keep eye on China, political scientist John Mearsheimer says.
16 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
China is likely to thread the needle after US attack on Venezuela
A wait-and-see strategy is wise, analysts said, given the uncertainty surrounding Venezuela at the moment.
5 Jan 2026 - 11:52PM
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China-Latin America relations
Venezuela crisis underscores China’s challenges in Latin America
Washington making an example of Maduro as a ‘warning shot’ would create a ‘chilling effect’ across Latin America, observer says.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:01PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
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Was the US capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro legal?
Nicolas Maduro to face charges in New York - but experts question the legality of the US operation and plans to ‘run’ Venezuela.
4 Jan 2026 - 2:41PM
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