Panama told to make 'immediate changes' to reduce Chinese canal influence or face US action

Trump Suspends 60 USAID Officials Amid 90-Day Foreign Pause - Halts and Layoffs Impact $72 Billion

The Trump administration has placed around 60 USAID officials on leave amid a sweeping foreign aid review. The move follows Trump’s executive order halting most foreign aid for 90 days, citing potential policy violations. Critics claim it suppresses dissent, as exemptions for Ukraine-related programs were reportedly denied. Secretary of State Marco Rubio exempted only emergency food aid and military support for Israel and Egypt. The decision has triggered program shutdowns and staff layoffs globally, intensifying scrutiny over US foreign aid policies. #Trump #USAID #ForeignAid #PolicyChange #GovernmentShakeup #USPolitics #MarcoRubio #ExecutiveOrder #AidFreeze #USFunding #UkraineAid #MiddleEastAid #IsraelSupport #EgyptAid #USGovernment #StateDepartment #Bureaucracy #PoliticalTensions #WashingtonDC #UNFunding #Peripheral Also Read Trump Freezes Federal Funding, Creating Confusion Across US Government Agencies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-orders-federal-funding-freeze-us-government-panic-011-4056039.html?ref=DMDesc Reid Hoffman Highlights Optimism for AI Future Amidst Tech Industry Concerns About Trump :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/reid-hoffman-ai-future-optimism-tech-peers-trump-011-4055011.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Orders Tariffs and Visa Restrictions on Colombia Following Rejection of Deportation Flights :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-orders-tariffs-visa-restrictions-colombia-deportation-flights-011-4054027.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.103~HT.334~

US Secretary of State visits Panama amid tensions over control of Canal

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is in Panama for regional support tour

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is mobilizing regional backing, asserting he won July’s election over President Nicolás Maduro.

Panama Rejects Trump’s Demand to Reclaim Canal Control: Tensions Rise Over Sovereignty of Waterway

Panama's President, Jose Raul Mulino, has firmly rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's demand to reclaim control over the Panama Canal, calling it a non-negotiable issue. Mulino emphasized the waterway's significance as part of Panama's national heritage, with its sovereignty never up for debate. Trump had criticized the canal fees and raised concerns over Chinese influence, but Panama stands firm in its control over the strategic waterway. As tensions rise, this clash highlights ongoing geopolitical challenges surrounding the canal's ownership. #PanamaCanal #Trump #PanamaSovereignty #CanalControl #Geopolitics #Mulino #Panama #USRelations #LatinAmerica #InternationalNews #TrumpVsPanama #GlobalTrade Also Read Trump's Christmas Truth: Trump Takes A Festive Swipe At Obama With Memes And Holiday Cheers :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trumps-christmas-truth-trump-takes-a-festive-swipe-at-obama-with-memes-and-holiday-cheers-4026257.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Vows to Pursue Capital Punishment Following Biden's Commutation of Federal Death Sentences :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-vows-to-pursue-capital-punishment-after-biden-commutes-death-sentences-011-4025311.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Appoints Indian-American Entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan As Policy Advisor On Artificial Intelligence :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-appoints-indian-american-entrepreneur-sriram-krishnan-as-policy-advisor-on-artificial-intellig-4023839.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.194~HT.336~GR.124~

Trump's Crackdown On LGBTQI+ Comes Into Effect | CDC Websites, Data Taken Down Amid Executive Orders

Several U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites and datasets related to HIV, LGBTQ issues, youth health behaviors, and more were removed following an executive order from President Donald Trump. The order mandates the elimination of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and directs the government to recognize only two sexes: male and female. A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, issued on January 29, instructs federal agencies to remove “all outward-facing media,” including websites and social media accounts, that promote or reflect gender ideology by 5 p.m. Friday. #trump #donaldtrump #trumpexecutiveorders #lgbtqi+ #lgbt #Gay #Lesbian #usGays #usnews Also Read Marco Rubio Highlights Trump's Genuine Interest in Greenland and Panama Canal Due to China Threats :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/rubio-trump-greenland-panama-canal-china-concerns-011-4058145.html?ref=DMDesc Trump's Controversial Claims Linking Diversity Hiring to DC Plane Crash Under Scrutiny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-blames-dei-for-dc-plane-crash-011-4058133.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Freezes Federal Funding, Creating Confusion Across US Government Agencies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-orders-federal-funding-freeze-us-government-panic-011-4056039.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.102~

‘U.S treated Unfairly’ - Trump slams China’s control over Panama Canal in inaugural speech

In his inaugural speech, President Donald Trump criticized China's involvement in the Panama Canal, accusing them of violating the original treaty intentions. He highlighted how American ships, including the U.S. Navy, have been unfairly treated with high charges and restrictions. Trump emphasized that the Panama Canal was given to Panama, not China, and hinted at taking action to reclaim control, signaling a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy regarding the strategic waterway. #trumpinaugurationlive #trumpoathceremony #trumpoath #inaugurationday #trumpnews #usa #live #donaldtrump #uspresident #donaldtrumpspeech #trump #trumpinauguration #usatoday #usnews #trumpoath #oathceremony

‘Greenland NOT FOR SALE’: Denmark PM Blasts USA As Trump Refuses To Rule Out Military Use

Trump’s proposal to purchase Greenland, emphasizing that the Arctic territory belongs to its people. Trump's plan to acquire Greenland—reigniting his 2019 suggestion—has been met with strong opposition from Greenland’s pro-independence leader, Mute Bourup Egede, who reiterated that the island’s future should be determined by Greenlanders alone. Frederiksen backed Egede's stance, asserting that while Denmark values its relationship with the U.S., Greenland's self-determination and sovereignty are non-negotiable. #TrumpGreenland #Greenland #TrumpBuyGreenland #DenmarkLeader #EgedeDenmark #DonaldTrumpGreenland #DonaldTrump #TrumpWantsToBuyGreenland #Trump #GreenlandTrump #TrumpGreenlandBuy #CanTrumpBuyGreenland #WhoOwnsGreenland #TrumpBuyingGreenland #TrumpOnGreenland #DoesTrumpWantToBuyGreenland #WhyDoesTrumpWantToBuyGreenland Also Read Trump Signals Potential Military Action for Control of Greenland and Panama Canal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-military-force-greenland-panama-canal-011-4036511.html?ref=DMDesc Crisis Averted: Norwegian Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Greenland; No Immediate Danger Reported :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/norwegian-cruise-ship-runs-aground-in-greenland-gen-3632615.html?ref=DMDesc Greenland stops oil and gas exploration :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/greenland-stops-oil-and-gas-exploration-3286923.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~GR.124~