Did US President Donald Trump make false claims in his first address?In his inaugural address on Monday, President Donald Trump made several disputed claims regarding immigration, tariffs, and the economy. Fa...
21 Jan, 2025, 02.57 PM IST
We did not give the Panama Canal to China, we are taking it back: Donald TrumpDonald Trump, in his inaugural address as the 47th U.S. President, announced plans to reclaim the Panama Canal, currently controlled by Pan...
21 Jan, 2025, 02.56 PM IST
Donald Trump’s Panama Canal threat: What’s at stake and why it matters nowLatin American leaders united against President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting the US should reclaim control of the Panama...
24 Dec, 2024, 10.47 AM IST
Panama Canal cost, history: Why is Donald Trump threatening to take over key artificial waterway?Donald Trump has warned that once he becomes President, he could reimpose US control over the Panama Canal.
24 Dec, 2024, 02.24 AM IST
Donald Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestionAt his first major post-election rally, Donald Trump suggested reclaiming the Panama Canal, citing unfair fees. Panama's President Mulino r...
23 Dec, 2024, 03.12 PM IST
Panama Canal eases limits that caused global shipping bottleneckThe Panama Canal is easing restrictions on vessel transits due to rising water levels after a severe drought. With recent rains, the canal ...
28 Aug, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
Why the Panama Canal didn't lose money when ship crossings fellIn the 12 months through September, the canal's revenue rose 15%, to nearly $5 billion, even though the tonnage shipped through the canal f...
23 Mar, 2024, 11.31 AM IST
Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possibleThe canal’s travails reflect how climate change is altering global trade flows. Drought created chokepoints last year on the Mississippi Ri...
03 Jan, 2024, 09.41 AM IST
Panama Canal jam sends ships sailing continents out of wayShipping companies are trying to pass along the extra costs to their customers. Hapag-Lloyd AG, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and Maersk all h...
05 Dec, 2023, 09.44 AM IST
Shippers spend $235 million in bid to bypass Panama Canal congestionThe Panama Canal Authority auctions off priority slots to shippers to enter the system, and bids have soared to record levels this year as ...
23 Nov, 2023, 09.27 AM IST
Panama Canal traffic is being throttled by climate change impactWeather turmoils such as record heat waves in 2022 led to high evaporation rates of Europe's rivers like Rhine and Danube to the effect tha...
04 Nov, 2023, 09.42 AM IST
Drought saps the Panama Canal, disrupting global tradeIn Panama, water scarcity has impacted canal operations recently, and some shipping experts say vessels may soon have to avoid the canal al...
02 Nov, 2023, 09.25 AM IST
Oil tanker breaks down in Egypt's Suez Canal, disrupting traffic in the global waterwayA tanker transporting curd oil broke down in the Suez Canal, disrupting traffic in the global waterway, which provides a crucial link for o...
04 Jun, 2023, 02.05 PM IST
Panama Canal transits rise as world trade recovers from pandemicThe canal expects to receive 429 million tons of cargo and collect $3.3 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2021, which ends on September 30...
15 Jul, 2021, 09.03 AM IST
Giant container ship blocks Suez Canal after 'gust of wind' knocks it off courseAbout 12% of the world trade volume passes through the man-made canal, which is a major source of hard currency for Egypt. Tankers have sta...
24 Mar, 2021, 03.03 PM IST
Chinese firm begins construction of Nicaragua Canal projectThe new canal will be able to accommodate ships with a displacement of 400,000 tons, while the Panama Canal can only accommodate ships.
24 Dec, 2014, 07.08 PM IST
- Cargo ship blocks Suez canal
The Suez Canal was blocked for three hours Saturday by a cargo ship which broke down in Egypt's economically vital waterway, an official of...
29 Jul, 2007, 04.31 AM IST