Panama Canal Reduces Ship Transits Due to Severe Drought from El Nino

The Panama Canal will cut the number of ships passing through it starting next month due to drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon.

A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas has paid a record $5.3 million for priority passage through the Panama Canal ahead of El Nino-related restrictions.

Around 300 people protested in Panama City against plans for a new reservoir, which will require the relocation of communities.

Ecuador has declared a national emergency due to the severe impacts of the El Nino climate phenomenon, which is expected to be the strongest on record.

The United Nations' climate agency warns that the El Nino phenomenon will become very strong and last until February, posing significant risks of extreme weather events.

A US helicopter has fired on a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to break the American blockade of Iran's ports.

Sri Lanka is set to experience its 'worst' El Nino, with heavy rains expected from September to December, followed by a severe drought early next year.

Despite weakening, Typhoon Dolphin has led to significant disruptions in eastern China, including hundreds of flight cancellations and heavy rain.

Indonesian authorities are fighting to contain a wildfire in Mount Bromo National Park, which has already destroyed over 120 hectares as the country faces an extreme dry season fueled by El Nino.

The United Nations has warned that Israel's forced displacement of over 33,000 Palestinian refugees from three West Bank camps could amount to crimes against humanity.

The US military has sunk a third boat linked to the Ecuadoran gang Los Choneros in the Pacific Ocean this week.

Five EU countries are working towards establishing a return hub for rejected asylum seekers outside the EU by 2027.

More than 120 people have been killed in Yemen's worst fighting in years as Houthi rebels launch a major offensive to seize control of the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical gateway to the Red Sea.

A record-breaking summer saw over 1,000 wildfires burn more than 540,000 hectares across the European Union.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that one of its main warehouses in Ukraine was affected by an overnight air attack, marking the third such incident in three months.

White House Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has cautioned the UK against prioritizing its relationship with the EU over the US, suggesting this could hinder future trade agreements.

A Philippine court has issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over an alleged death threat against the country's president.

Singapore has confirmed that 52 of its citizens have been arrested in China for alleged involvement in pyramid schemes.

Two senior officials resign from Reform UK as the party faces allegations of breaching political donation rules.

Yemen's ongoing conflict sees over 80 combatants killed in clashes between Houthi rebels and government forces since Thursday.

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government marks its historic milestone as the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history with a grand rally in Bari.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested three individuals and seized 92 kilograms of cannabis concealed inside an oil tanker in Monohardi upazila of Narsingdi district.

Prime Minister's Labour and Employment Adviser Mahdi Amin reiterates the government's commitment to generating quality employment and ensuring a safe, dignified working environment.

The District Commissioner (DC) Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026 began today at the historic Moktarpara ground in Netrokona, drawing thousands of enthusiastic spectators.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu MP emphasizes the need for heightened public participation in preventing social crimes.

The Zia Smriti Book Fair, held at the Bangla Academy to mark the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), continues for its second day.

Bangladesh introduces a locally developed Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine to protect cattle from the highly damaging viral infection.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit has strongly condemned any attempts to create division or unrest by exploiting religion, emphasizing the need for collective resistance at both state and social levels.

Timely rain in Rajshahi has revived Aman paddy fields, bringing relief to farmers who were facing rising production costs due to drought.

State Minister for Land Ministry Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin emphasized the need for a united social resistance to protect the young generation from the devastating effects of drugs.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain today called for a united social movement against drugs, gambling, terrorism and other crimes to build a crime-free society.

Social Welfare Minister Zahid urges everyone to follow traffic rules to reduce road accidents.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman assures that people from all religions can observe their faiths without fear or obstruction.

A 27-year-old man has been apprehended by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) for impersonating senior police and army officers to extort money.

Installation of a new 132/33 kV power supply grid substation in Roumari upazila could resolve low voltage issues, enabling smooth operation of low-lift pumps and increasing paddy production by 6,300 tonnes annually.

A South Korean female football referee is set to face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by suggesting she was menstruating.

Brazil has expressed 'deep concern' over the EU's decision to suspend meat imports from the South American country, pending assurances that Brazil is complying with the bloc's animal health rules.

President Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle as the acting Secretary of the US Army following the resignation of Dan Driscoll.