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 […]
New patriotic artwork revealed at the World Trade Center headquarters of Port Authority police
On Tuesday, the Port Authority Police Department received a meaningful gift: a painting from a well-known artist recognized for embodying patriotism within law enforcement. This donation comes as part of a larger effort that raised significant funds for charities aiding federal employees and their families. The artwork, titled “American Flag/American Eagle,” was funded by philanthropist […]
Drone attacks Gaza flotilla led by Greta Thunberg in Tunisian port, organizers report
Drone Attack Targets Greta Thunberg’s Activist Fleet Organizers have reported that a drone targeted and struck the leading boat of an aid fleet led by activist Greta Thunberg. This incident occurred on “family boats” registered under the Portuguese flag while they were in Tunisian waters. A statement was shared on Monday detailing the event. The […]
Complaints allege that the Port Authority favored contracts for minority-owned businesses while allowing vendors to overbid: ‘Unlawful and un-American’
Port Authority Accused of Illegal Contract Practices WASHINGTON – A civil rights complaint filed on Monday by conservative legal groups alleges that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey improperly secured a significant portion of its contracts with minority businesses. The complaint claims that the authority may have received bids from preferred vendors […]