U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, U.S.

Rubio conveys Trump’s ultimatum to Panama

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Panama to diminish Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, warning of possible US repercussions if changes are not made. He delivered these comments in Panama City on Sunday during his inaugural overseas trip as Secretary of State. In discussions with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino and Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha, Rubio expressed President Donald Trump’s apprehensions … Continue reading Rubio conveys Trump’s ultimatum to Panama

A polar bear family group, consisting of an adult female and two cubs, crosses glacier ice in Southeast Greenland.

Kremlin responded to Trump’s remarks on Greenland and Canada, asserting Russia has interests in the Arctic

On Thursday, the Kremlin emphasized Russia’s strategic national interests in the Arctic in response to comments made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland, the annexation of Canada, and control over the Panama Canal. Trump, set to assume office on January 20, has not dismissed the possibility of employing military or economic measures to pursue these acquisitions, reflecting a broader expansionist … Continue reading Kremlin responded to Trump’s remarks on Greenland and Canada, asserting Russia has interests in the Arctic

Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump has not ruled out military action to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that he would not dismiss the possibility of employing military or economic measures to secure the Panama Canal and Greenland, aligning with his broader expansionist vision following his victory in the November 5 election. As he prepares to assume office on January 20, Trump has also proposed the idea of transforming Canada into a U.S. state, called for … Continue reading Trump has not ruled out military action to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland