US pressure has forced Panama to quit China’s Belt and Road Initiative – it could set the pattern for further superpower clashes
Following Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the US needs to “ take back ” the Panama canal from Chinese control, the US ...
Why Panama's belt and road exit is just the start of Trump's 'weak link' plan for China
The United States may be targeting "weak links" in Chinese-backed initiatives or groupings to cut Beijing's growing influence ...
Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama ...
Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle
The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at ...
The Indian Express13d
Knowledge nugget of the day: Panama Canal
(Relevance: Understanding the geopolitical, economic, and strategic importance of the Panama Canal is crucial for the UPSC CSE, as it highlights international trade routes, global shipping dynamics, ...
Politico18d
Rubio is heading to Panama
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Panama — the country whose canal President Donald Trump has suggested he’d seize — as early as next week, according to three U.S. officials ...
scmp.com18d
Panama audit of Hong Kong’s Hutchison aims to counter US canal narrative
Panama’s audit of a Hong Kong company, which operates ports at both ends of the country’s canal, aims to provide a robust framework to counter US President Donald Trump’s claims that China ...
Newsweek19d
Panama Mulls Calling UN Security Council Meeting over Donald Trump Threats
You can get in touch with Alia by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English and Urdu Panama has written to the U.N. to reject President Donald Trump's threats over the Panama Canal made ...
Time19d
Trump’s Talk of the Panama Canal Taps Into Old Myths About U.S. Power
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump reiterated threats he has made about the Panama Canal, claiming, "we're taking it back." He'd previously declared that the rates Panama charges for ...
WMBB19d
City of Panama City declares local state of emergency
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of Panama City has declared a local state of emergency due to the effects of the winter weather. Officials said this is due to the Winter Weather System Enzo ...
Firstpost19d
At UN, Panama raises alarm over Trump’s claim to retake control of Canal
Panama’s UN Ambassador Eloy Alfaro de Alba said that under the founding U.N. Charter, countries ”shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial ...
Associated Press19d
Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The President of Panama has roundly rejected any idea that his country will give up control of the Panama ...