Panama Canal
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Trump says he will not allow China to take control over Panama Canal, why it matters for US?
World | Jul 02, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTTrump's remarks referred to the US decision to transfer control of the canal under the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties, a process that culminated with Panama assuming full control of the waterway in 1999.
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Pete Hegseth Promises To Take Back Panama Canal From Chinese Influence
News | Apr 09, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth landed in Panama, ahead of a Central American Security Conference. While addressing the gathering, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that the United States would take back the Panama Canal from Chinese influence.
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'We will keep it secure, available for all': Hegseth flags 'Chinese influence' over Panama Canal
World | Apr 09, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTUS Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the Panama Canal faces threats from Beijing as he asserted that the US will not allow China or any other country to threaten the operation of the waterway.
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Panama sandwiched between bigwigs: China summons ambassador for pulling out of BRI amid US's threat
World | Feb 08, 2025, 07:57 PM ISTChina's BRI project has remained under criticism in recent times, as it is dubbed a 'debt trap' with many countries struggling to pay back Chinese loans.
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US-Panama Row: US ships get free Panama Canal access, State Dept claims; Authority denies
News | Feb 06, 2025, 07:18 PM ISTThe US State Dept claimed Panama would waive fees for US government vessels using the Panama Canal, potentially saving millions annually. The department announced on X that "US govt vessels can now transit the Panama Canal for free.
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Trump's big attack on China as he vows to take back Panama Canal: We did not give it to Beijing
World | Jan 20, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump in his inaugural address attacked China over the issue of the Panama Canal as he said that the canal was not given to Beijing, and yet it was using it. Trump reiterated his promise to take back the canal from Panama.
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Trump open to military action over Greenland, Panama Canal, criticises Biden's offshore drilling ban
World | Jan 07, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTPresident-elect Donald Trump hinted at potential military action to secure Greenland and the Panama Canal, stressing their importance to U.S. national security. He also criticized President Joe Biden's ban on offshore energy drilling, pledging to reverse the decision.
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In pics | Trump's 2nd term in office as President sparks uproar in these countries
World | Jan 04, 2025, 02:56 PM ISTPresident-elect Donald Trump seems to have prepared a bucket list for himself, claiming territories under the sovereignty of other nations. From Greenland to Canada, Trump has not minced words in expressing his desire to integrate these regions into the US.
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Panama President Mulino denies Trump's allegations of Chinese troops in the canal zone
News | Dec 27, 2024, 05:29 PM ISTTrump claimed that Chinese troops were illegally present in Panama and controlling the Panama Canal. In response, the Panamanian president rejected these allegations, stating, "It's nonsense, there is not a single Chinese soldier in the Canal."
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Trump's bucket list swells further, Greenland is latest he wants after Canada, Panama Canal
World | Dec 24, 2024, 06:01 AM ISTAfter making claims to retake the Panama Canal and suggesting Canada to become United States' 51st state, US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his desired to buy Greenland.
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China reacts THIS way over Trump's threat to 'take back' Panama Canal
World | Dec 23, 2024, 09:55 PM ISTChina has supported Panama President Jose Raul Mulino’s assertion that the sovereignty of the Panama Canal belongs to his country. Earlier, Trump had accused Panama of charging "exorbitant prices" to US ships.
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Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal, highlights 'unfair treatment' to US Navy, commerce
World | Dec 22, 2024, 03:25 PM ISTAfter expressing his desire for Canada to become USA's 51st state, the US President-elect, Donald Trump has said to retake the Panama canal.