BAKU, AZERBAIJAN — As nerves frayed and the clock ticked, negotiators from rich and poor nations were huddled in one room Saturday during overtime United Nations climate talks to try to hash out an elusive deal on money for developing countries to curb and adapt to climate change. But the rough draft of a proposal … Read more
Another European negotiator said that for his country, $250 billion was “a good ballpark figure.” Senior Biden administration officials have noted they are negotiating a deal that a future Democratic or climate-friendly government could meet. Four years of Trump and at least two years of full Republican control of Congress will likely diminish, if not … Read more
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it had launched a rocket attack on the Anadolu S ship in the Red Sea. “We carried out an operation targeting the ship, Anadolu S, in the Red Sea with a number of appropriate ballistic and naval rockets, and the hit was accurate,” Houthi military spokesperson … Read more
Oscar Soria with the Common Initiative called it a “unique funding mechanism,” but said its voluntary status could be a problem. “The mechanism’s effectiveness will likely depend on the global community’s willingness to support it and on corporate recognition of the value in participating for reputational gain,” he said. Other highlights included the creation of … Read more
Panama’s new president on Thursday ruled out forcibly repatriating US-bound undocumented migrants who make the dangerous jungle crossing from Colombia, in an apparent softening of his stance. “We cannot put them in prison. We cannot forcibly repatriate them,” Jose Raul Mulino said at a news conference. Last year, more than half a million people braved … Read more
The U.S. and Panama signed an agreement on Monday that will allow American officials to help the Panamanian government deport migrants who cross the Darién Gap, a once-impenetrable jungle that has become a popular transit point for those traveling to the U.S. southern border. Under the joint initiative, U.S. immigration officials will train and provide … Read more
Panama’s pollera is the country’s beautiful, elaborate and very expensive national dress, and one of the most recognized Latin American traditional costumes. But production of the gorgeous garment faces an uncertain future. Oscar Sulbarán explains why in this story narrated by Veronica Villafañe. (Camera: Oscar Sulbarán; Produced by: Veronica Villafañe) Read original article here Denial … Read more
Despite being down a man, the United States men’s national team still found a way to grab the opening goal on Thursday. The U.S. — who fell to Panama 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — in the second group stage match for the 2024 Copa America, immediately got into trouble when forward Tim Weah … Read more
GARDI SUGDUB, Panama — On a tiny island off Panama’s Caribbean coast, about 300 families are packing their belongings in preparation for a dramatic change. Generations of Gunas who have grown up on Gardi Sugdub in a life dedicated to the sea and tourism will trade that next week for the mainland’s solid ground. They … Read more
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crash in foggy weather over mountainous terrain was a shock for the region, as presidents are supposed to have access to the very best helicopters in their country’s fleet, as well as the best pilots and maintenance crew. It isn’t expected that presidents should go missing or be involved … Read more
