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Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal
12 hours, 4 minutes ago

Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal

Deccan Chronicle  

Panama's president Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday dismissed recent threats made by US President-elect Donald Trump to retake control of the Panama Canal over complaints of "unfair" treatment of American ships. "Every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent areas belongs to Panama and will continue belonging to Panama," Mulino said in a video posted to X.Mulino's public …

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Takeaways from Trump’s 1st rally speech as president-elect
13 hours, 40 minutes ago

Takeaways from Trump’s 1st rally speech as president-elect

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election. We’re going to really give it a shot.” Trump, who likes to say that his clear but close victory was a landslide, argued: “There’s a spirit that we have now that we didn’t have just a short while ago.” Trump …

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Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion
14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion

New Indian Express  

The president-elect opened the speech by saying that "we want to try to bring everybody together. Then he suggested Democrats have “lost their confidence” and are “befuddled” after the election but eventually will ”come over to our side because we want to have them.” Atop a list of grievances — some old, some new — was the Panama Canal. “We’re …

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After Panama Canal, Trump now wants US to buy Greenland: 'Absolute necessity'
14 hours, 31 minutes ago

After Panama Canal, Trump now wants US to buy Greenland: 'Absolute necessity'

India Today  

After Donald Trump demanded the return of the Panama Canal under the US's control, the President-elect has now said that he wanted to buy and control Greenland, which is a part of the North American continent but is controlled by Denmark. "For purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world, the United States of America feels that the ownership …

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Key takeaways from Trump’s first rally speech after November election win
14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Key takeaways from Trump’s first rally speech after November election win

Al Jazeera  

Here are some takeaways from the 75-minute speech by President-elect Donald Trump in Virginia. United States President-elect Donald Trump has been greeted by thousands of supporters at his first rally speech in Arizona since winning the November election. We’re going to really give it a shot.” Trump, who likes to say that his clear but close victory was a landslide, …

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Takeaways from Donald Trump's 1st rally speech as president-elect
Top News
14 hours, 31 minutes ago

Takeaways from Donald Trump's 1st rally speech as president-elect

India Today  

PHOENIX: President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election. Here are some takeaways from the speech: President-elect tests unity message alongside characteristic bombast Trump spoke for about 75 minutes, much of it a typical Donald Trump speech – plenty of quips about the U.S. being “ripped off” and more false …

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Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. The US relinquished control years ago
18 hours, 6 minutes ago

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. The US relinquished control years ago

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Addressing supporters at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Arizona, Trump …

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Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal
1 day, 4 hours ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic …

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Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal
Top News
1 day, 10 hours ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic …

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Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal
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1 day, 11 hours ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for U.S. ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. The Panama Canal, which was completed by the United States in 1914, was returned to the Central American country under a 1977 deal signed by Democratic president Jimmy …

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'Lie to sell his story': Critics outraged after Trump reveals plan to 'invade Panama'
1 day, 11 hours ago

'Lie to sell his story': Critics outraged after Trump reveals plan to 'invade Panama'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to retake the Panama Canal, resulting in outrage from critics. Trump on Saturday took to his own social media site, Truth Social, to issue a threat to local Panama officials about the famous Panama Canal. Former prosecutor Ron Filipkowski said, "Trump is now apparently going to invade Panama and seize the canal after he conquers …

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Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’
1 day, 14 hours ago

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’

Al Jazeera  

Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. United States President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal after accusing Panama of charging excessive rates on US ships passing through one of the busiest waterways in the world. “This complete ‘rip-off’ of our Country will immediately …

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'We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned': Trump issues threat to local officials
1 day, 14 hours ago

'We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned': Trump issues threat to local officials

Raw Story  

"We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned," Donald Trump declared over the weekend. Trump on Saturday took to his own social media site, Truth Social, to issue a threat to local Panama officials about the famous Panama Canal. A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the …

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From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture climate change in 2024
6 days, 2 hours ago

From destruction to deadly heat, Associated Press photographers capture climate change in 2024

Associated Press  

A world altered by climate change After heat records were smashed and a torrent of extreme weather events rocked countless countries in 2023, some climate scientists believed that the waning of the El Nino weather pattern could mean 2024 would be slightly cooler. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Residents collect drinking water …

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Donald Trump is not as tough as he thinks
1 week, 5 days ago

Donald Trump is not as tough as he thinks

Live Mint  

That bricks-and-mortar framing is surprisingly helpful for understanding why America’s next president is both right and wrong about his ability to reshape the global order. Mr Trump told his Panamanian guest that surrendering the canal zone was a terrible deal and that “we should take that thing back", recalls America’s then-ambassador to Panama, John Feeley. Many times, Mr Trump’s “unconventional …

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The best countries for American expats in 2025
54 years, 11 months ago

The best countries for American expats in 2025

CNN  

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Tucker tells CNN Travel, “I think it’s important to always take a step back here and really think about, ‘Well, what countries can I actually move to as an American?’ The harder issue is, if you really want to make that permanent relocation, then you really need to …

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A Parasite That Eats Cattle Alive Is Creeping North Toward the US
2 weeks, 5 days ago

A Parasite That Eats Cattle Alive Is Creeping North Toward the US

Wired  

On November 22, the United States Department of Agriculture temporarily halted the import of cattle from Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite was detected in animals in southern Mexico. Before the discovery of cattle screwworm at an inspection point in the state of Chiapas, the species had previously been eliminated in North America since the end of the 19th century. Prior …

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Seeking a new way of life under the sea - and a world record
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Seeking a new way of life under the sea - and a world record

Raw Story  

by Juan José Rodríguez There are probably easier ways to set a world record, but Rudiger Koch has found his method 11 meters under the sea. AFP The underwater house is connected to an above-water chamber, providing a link to the outside world Koch's 30-square-meter capsule has most of the trappings of modern life: a bed, toilet, TV, computer and …

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Why talks to create a historic treaty against plastic pollution collapsed
3 weeks ago

Why talks to create a historic treaty against plastic pollution collapsed

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, head of Panama’s delegation, speaks during a press conference Describing the …

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UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets on cutting production
3 weeks ago

UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets on cutting production

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Negotiations to draft a legally binding treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis have …

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Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty

Associated Press  

BUSAN, South Korea — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution inched closer to an agreement Friday, with more countries saying they want to address the total plastic on Earth. Juan Carlos Monterrey, head of Panama’s delegation, said it’s a compromise proposal to build consensus because it does not include a numerical target or …

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Panama says jungle crossing of U.S.-bound migrants down nearly 40%
1 month ago

Panama says jungle crossing of U.S.-bound migrants down nearly 40%

Raw Story  

The number of U.S.-bound migrants passing through the Darien jungle has fallen by 39 percent so far this year, with a total of 294,000 attempting the dangerous journey since January, Panama's president said Thursday. In the same period last year, the number was 482,000 people crossing the jungle that separates Colombia and Panama, according to official data. "There has been …

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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
1 month ago

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Associated Press  

Nov. 15-21, 2024 Leaders of the Group of 20 nations gathered in Rio de Janeiro to discuss poverty, climate change and heightened global tensions. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Thousands attended Mexico’s three-day Corona Capital music festival, welcoming headliners Paul McCartney, Iggy Pop, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Green Day and Beck. Share Share Copy …

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Dragon boats ride Latin wave of popularity
1 month ago

Dragon boats ride Latin wave of popularity

China Daily  

People race in dragon boats in Amador Causeway, Panama City, Panama, on Sept 29. MATIAS DELACROIX/AP Raising awareness Dragon boat racing was already well-established in Brazil and Panama before pink boat events began spreading and further boosted the sport's popularity. Team members used kayaks and canoes to train until they received their first dragon boat five years ago. Annual Lunar …

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