Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokeholdGlobal trade routes are shifting dramatically. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war is forcing ships to use the Panama C...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
'Make no mistake': US Defense Sec Pete Hegseth's stark warning on China's military expansion amid tariff warChina's military has too large of a presence in the Western Hemisphere, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said as the US and China are lock...
09 Apr, 2025, 10.00 PM IST
US to take back Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief saysU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged to deepen security cooperation with Panama to counter Chinese influence over the Panama Canal. ...
09 Apr, 2025, 07.52 AM IST
Donald Trump orders U.S military to draw up plans to seize Panama Canal by force if the Central American country doesn't cooperate; here's what could happen nextTrump explores boosting US military presence in Panama to counter China's canal influence, weighing collaboration or force. Defense strateg...
14 Mar, 2025, 07.41 PM IST
We’re taking it back! Donald Trump wins Xi Jinping budges: President declares U.S is reclaiming Panama Canal as investors secure deal to buy Chinese-backed portsDonald Trump's consistent pressure around the Panama Canal has finally yielded some results as a Hong Kong conglomerate has now agreed upon...
06 Mar, 2025, 06.32 PM IST
Panama pulls out of Chinese Belt and Road infrastructure programPanama rebuked a US claim of granting free passage for its government vessels through the Panama Canal, calling it baseless. Moreover, Pres...
06 Feb, 2025, 09.47 PM IST
Did the Panama authorities allow US vessels to transit the canal without tolls or fees?Despite mounting pressure from Washington, Panama’s government has reaffirmed its sovereignty over the canal.
06 Feb, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
After threats and warnings from Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, Panama budges and pledges to end the canal deal with ChinaPanama has announced its decision to terminate its involvement in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This move comes after considerabl...
04 Feb, 2025, 11.13 PM IST
Donald Trump warns again, says, 'The US is going to take back the Panama Canal, or something very powerful is going to happen'Donald Trump is again stressing his claims to retake the Panama Canal by a show of force if needed. Trump's warning is again directed at Ch...
03 Feb, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
Reduce Chinese influence or face 'necessary measures': US State Secy Marco Rubio to PanamaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panama about China's influence over the Panama Canal, calling it 'unacceptable' and indicating US ...
03 Feb, 2025, 08.11 AM IST
Won't renew Belt and Road deal with China, says Panama president amid US pressurePanama has decided not to renew its participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it the first Latin American nation to l...
03 Feb, 2025, 07.50 AM IST
Why is Donald Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?US President Donald Trump aims to reclaim the Panama Canal, alleging Panama broke a neutrality pledge and that China controls the canal, wh...
29 Jan, 2025, 01.29 AM 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
U.S to take back Panama Canal, says President Donald TrumpIn his address, Trump said that American ships are being over charged for passage through the Panama Canal.
20 Jan, 2025, 11.35 PM IST
Republicans are serious: House Speaker Mike Johnson to introduce bill that would pave way for Trump to acquire Panama Canal for U.SIn a latest development it has come to light that the Republicans are legitimately serious this time as the House Republicans alongside Hou...
11 Jan, 2025, 02.20 AM IST
Panama Canal Clash: President José Raúl Mulino Fires Back at Trump's Bold Reclaim RemarkPresident-elect Donald Trump has suggested that the United States might reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing concerns over high fees...
24 Dec, 2024, 04.25 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