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Panama was jolted by two powerful earthquakes and a series of aftershocks on Wednesday, prompting evacuations in some areas and a rapid emergency response. Early reports indicated strong shaking across the country, though authorities and international monitors said the worst damage appeared limited compared with the scale of the seismic event.
Panamanian security officials emerged from Exercise Panamax 2026 with a stronger view of autonomous maritime systems after the U.S. Navy deployed Corsair unmanned surface vessels during the multinational drill. The vessels’ performance in mid-August underscored how low-cost, crewless platforms are moving from experimental concepts to practical tools for maritime surveillance, interdiction support and regional security cooperation.
Panamanian security officials came away from Exercise Panamax 2026 with a strong impression of the U.S. Navy’s Corsair unmanned surface vessels, which were deployed to support the multinational drill that ended in mid-August. The performance of the autonomous craft highlighted how low-profile maritime systems are becoming more relevant to patrol, surveillance, and regional security cooperation in the Caribbean approaches to the Panama Canal.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Thursday, causing structural damage in affected areas and prompting tsunami warnings for neighbouring countries. Videos circulating online showed scenes of destruction as authorities moved to assess the scale of the disaster and monitor coastal risks across the region.
Panamanian security officials emerged from Exercise Panamax 2026 with a stronger view of unmanned maritime systems after observing the U.S. Navy’s Corsair autonomous surface vessels in action. The mid-August drill highlighted how low-profile, remotely operated craft could strengthen surveillance, deterrence, and maritime domain awareness in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive waterways.
India produced one of their most spirited performances in recent memory, taking a surprise lead against higher-ranked Panama before conceding a spectacular equaliser in a 1-1 international friendly at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Ryan Williams put the hosts ahead in the 41st minute, but substitute Omar Valencia rescued Panama with a thunderous long-range strike in the 68th minute.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has thrown down a direct challenge to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, daring him to contest from Ayodhya in the next assembly election. Framing the contest as both political and symbolic, Yadav accused the BJP government of enabling widespread demolition in the name of development while promising to accelerate Ayodhya’s growth if his party gains power.
A partially opened roundabout in Duluth marks another step in the city’s effort to modernize a key corridor with infrastructure designed to improve traffic flow, reduce conflict points, and support longer-term transportation resilience. While the opening is limited, the project reflects a broader shift toward street designs that can better serve pedestrians, cyclists, and lower-emission mobility patterns alongside cars.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to significantly expand its business at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, or GIFT City, as multinational demand for treasury, trade finance and cross-border payments accelerates. Since opening its branch in 2022, the bank has built a book of nearly $1 billion and now serves a few hundred clients, positioning the financial hub as a growing platform for international banking in India.
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat together accounted for 45% of India’s residential rooftop solar capacity in September, underscoring the concentration of adoption in a handful of large states. The national installed residential rooftop base under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana stood at 17,561 MW, covering 59,47,035 households as of September 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant addition to India’s naval shipbuilding pipeline. The upgraded Slipway-4, with extended length and higher load-bearing capacity, is expected to expand HSL’s ability to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, strengthening domestic maritime manufacturing.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to scale up its operations at Gujarat’s GIFT City over the next few years, aiming to roughly double business in trade finance and payments. The move underscores rising interest from global banks in India’s international financial hub, where JPMorgan has already built a client base of a few hundred and a book approaching $1 billion.
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