China is upset as Trump administration criticizes ‘predatory’ port agreement in Peru
China’s Disagreement with U.S. Statement on Peru’s Chancay Port The Chinese Communist Party expressed strong disagreement on Thursday with a statement from the U.S. State Department’s Western Hemisphere Bureau. This statement criticized a recent court ruling that could place one of Peru’s key ports under the control of a company linked to the Chinese government. […]
Attack on Russian port close to Odesa results in the deaths of three brothers, including an 8-year-old, according to Ukrainian officials
Recent Drone Strikes in Ukraine February 13 — In a tragic incident near the eastern front close to one of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports near Odessa, three brothers, including an 8-year-old boy, lost their lives due to a Russian drone strike. Ukrainian officials reported one additional fatality and six injuries from the strike that occurred […]
US alerts Peru that China’s control of a port endangers national sovereignty
U.S. Raises Concerns Over Chinese Influence in Peru’s Chancay Port The U.S. has issued a warning to Peru regarding China’s increasing control over key Pacific ports, which it believes could threaten Peru’s sovereignty. This situation could also heighten tensions due to China’s expanding influence in Latin America. Particularly concerning is the $1.3 billion deep-water port […]
Victoria Yong recognized as the first Officer of the Year by the Port Authority
A soon-to-be mother made headlines after she intervened heroically during a serious domestic violence situation, earning her recognition as the first female recipient of the Port Authority’s PBA Police Officer of the Year award. Officer Victoria Yong received the accolade at her union’s annual dinner, just days ahead of the birth of her daughter. “I […]
Panama Calls China-Related Canal Port Agreements ‘Unconstitutional’
Panama Supreme Court Declares Port Contracts Unconstitutional On Thursday, Panama’s Supreme Court announced that a 20-year contract given to Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of Hutchison Port Holdings based in Hong Kong, to operate two ports along the Panama Canal is unconstitutional. The ruling voids the original terms of the contract that was awarded […]
Saudi Arabia carries out airstrike on Yemeni port city aimed at a shipment thought to be associated with UAE-backed separatists.
Saudi-UAE Relations Strain After Airstrike on Yemen The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached a new low after a recent Saudi airstrike targeted an arms shipment in Mukalla, Yemen. As of late afternoon Pacific Time, there were no reported casualties from the strike. The UAE accused Saudi Arabia of […]
Ukraine strikes Russian submarine using underwater drone in Novorossiysk port
On Monday, Ukraine reported a significant underwater drone strike that resulted in substantial damage to a Russian Kilo-class submarine docked at Novorossiysk port. This marks a notable first in this type of attack. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) revealed that the operation utilized the “Subsea Baby” underwater drone, targeting a submarine that has four launchers […]
Pope Leo pays tribute to the victims of the Beirut port explosion during his significant visit to Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV Concludes First Foreign Trip to Lebanon Pope Leo XIV has wrapped up his inaugural foreign visit, a six-day pilgrimage in the Middle East that concluded in Beirut on Tuesday. This journey brought him to Lebanon, a country still healing from the scars of conflict. It’s hard to forget the catastrophic explosion at […]
Pope Leo XIV offers prayers at the location of the 2020 Beirut port blast, comforts victims’ families on the final day of his visit.
Pope Leo Visits Explosion Site in Lebanon Upon arriving at the devastated site, Pope Leo encountered relatives of the 218 individuals who perished in the explosion. The grieving families held up photographs of their lost loved ones. As they stood together, they greeted the pope, who took the time to hold their hands, converse, and […]
Trump administration’s port tariffs result in $34M in fees for US shipping company
Shipping Company Faces Surprise $34 Million Tariff Bill A shipping company has reported an unexpected annual tariff bill of $34 million, largely stemming from recent changes made by the Trump administration regarding cargo ship classification. Atlantic Container Line (ACL), which focuses on transatlantic cargo shipping, cautioned that these elevated fees could lead to a halt […]