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US intervention in Venezuela mirrors Panama 1989, raising legal and moral concerns

The US has framed intervention as law enforcement before, blurring war and justice while weakening international norms. The recent attack on Venezuela is just another example.

An exploding comet may have ended Ice Age, and ‘mini’ lungs on a chip!

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

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.

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.

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Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

A war in the Gulf, a crisis in Gujarat’s Morbi: India’s ceramics capital counts the cost

Morbi makes 80-90% of India’s ceramic exports. The West Asia conflict has cut its propane supply, shutting 200 factories and threatening 400 more—along with 9 lakh livelihoods.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.