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Trump is ignoring the power of nationalism—at his own peril

Greenland & Panama have shown they will not cave easily as Trump puts their national identity at stake. Each time they refuse Trump, his credibility erodes further.

Embassy reaches out to illegal Indian migrants deported to Panama as Trump steps up crackdown

Under pressure from Trump, Panama, Guatemala and Costa Rica are acting as migrant holding centres. Deported nationals will eventually be repatriated to their home countries.

SubscriberWrites: China and other concerns in Panama

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama to address growing Chinese influence over the Panama Canal. Tensions rise over Chinese-controlled ports, investments, and potential security risks.

Panama extends cooperation with US military following call with Defence Secretary Hegseth

This follows another decision by the Mulino-led Panama govt to not renew BRI with China. US Secretary of State was in Panama for a visit last week.

Trump’s MAGA redux, this time with added territorial ambitions over Greenland, Canada & Panama Canal

The US President-elect has made a number of territorial claims, against 2 military allies, and a Central American nation, the leaders of which have their own responses to this.

‘Denmark should give up Greenland or face tariffs; will use economic force to acquire Canada,’ says Trump

Since his election, Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, Panama Canal and making Canada the 51st US state. He has even threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal citing unfair fees, draws rebuke from Panamian prez

Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Arizona Sunday, Trump also said he would not let the canal fall into the 'wrong hands,' warning of potential Chinese influence on the passage.

Panama’s former security minister Jose Raul Mulino wins presidential election

Mulino says his government will be pro-investment and pro-business and adds the country will honour its debts. Vows to not forget the poor.

Among 1st climate refugees in Americas, how an indigenous community in Panama secured its own future

Guna people of Gardi Sugdub have ensured construction of a new, sustainable home on Panama's mainland after 14 years of work as their island faces the threat of submergence.

Energy, trade & climate change — EAM Jaishankar’s 9-day visit to Latin America puts focus on key issues

He's the 1st Indian foreign minister to make bilateral visit to Guyana, Panama, Colombia & Dominican Republic. It highlights the nations' significance in India’s foreign policy goals.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.