United Nations University

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino addressed the World Leaders Forum at Columbia University, discussing Panama's sovereignty, migration and climate change. His remarks come as the Panama Canal, migration through the Darién Gap and climate pressures remain central issues in US-Panama relations, drawing attention to how the small Central American nation navigates major global powers and environmental challenges.

Stanford University is anchoring a national effort to strengthen manufacturing education across the United States. The initiative positions the university at the center of programs aimed at training workers and advancing manufacturing skills nationwide. Details beyond the university's announced role have not yet been widely reported.