China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal,” the Pentagon ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a victory lap over two recent “historic” agreements on the Panama Canal, marking major ...

Panama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and ...

We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” the U.S. defense secretary said before departing the country back ...

China's Embassy in Panama responded: "Who keeps clamouring to 'take back' the canal? Who is the real threat to it?" ...

Panama has also agreed to end an infrastructure agreement with China and conduct a financial audit of Hong Kong–based CK ...

Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.

While visiting Panama this week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not mention President Trump's pledge to take back the ...

PANAMA CITY — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that ...

Hegseth's comments came during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new U.S.-funded dock at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base.