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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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