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US warns of 'unacceptable risk' from Chinese control of Panama Canal ports, vows to counter influence
Washington DC, April 9: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a visit to the Central American country, stated that China's dominance over Panama Canal ports poses an unacceptable risk to US security.
US deported 55 Indians since Jan 20: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday revealed that since January 20, the US has deported 55 Indian nationals who arrived in India via Panama.
We are verifying details: MEA on US deporting illegal Indian immigrants to Panama
New Delhi, February 21: India on Friday confirmed that it is aware of deportation flights to Panama and Costa Rica, which have been undertaken as part of a bridge arrangement between the US and the respective governments.
Safe and Secure: Indian Embassy in Panama says it has consular access to Indians who reached from US
Panama City, February 20: India is working closely with authorities in Panama to ensure the well-being of Indians who arrived from the US to the Latin American country. The Indian Embassy in Panama said the migrants are "safe and secure" at the hotel and Embassy team has obtained consular access of Indians.
Panama becomes first Latin American country to exit China's Belt, Road Initiative
Washington, DC, February 8: Panama has become the first Latin American nation to exit Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy and relationship with China's global infrastructure ambitions, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Panama Canal Authority denies adjusting fees for US vessels, says it's ready for 'dialogue'
Panama City, February 6: Following the United States' announcement that Panama had agreed to waive fees for the US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal, the Panama Canal Authority issued a statement clarifying that no adjustments had been made to the existing tolls or rights for canal transit.
Panama waives fees for US government vessels
Washington DC, February 6: The US State Department on Wednesday announced that Panama has agreed to eliminate fees for US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal.
Reduce Chinese influence or face 'necessary measures': US State Secy Rubio to Panama
Panama City, February 3: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Panama about China's influence and control over the Panama Canal, calling the situation "unacceptable" and said that the US will take "necessary measures" if changes are not made.
US State Secy Marco Rubio heads to Central America, amid Trump's row over Panama Canal
Panama City, February 1: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Panama Saturday (local time) for his first trip since holding the job as US top diplomat.
Canal is and will continue to operate under Panamanian control, Panamian President says
Panama City, January 21: Panama President Jose Raul Mulino in a statement on Tuesday clarified that the Panama Canal would continue to operate under Panamian control, as opposed to US President Donald Trump's stance expressed in his speech.
US taking back Panama Canal, didn't give it to China : President Donald Trump
Washington, DC, January 21: Claiming that China is "operating" the Panama Canal, President Donald Trump in his inaugural address on Monday said that "we're taking it back" as the US has been treated 'unfairly.'
Will take back Panama Canal & leave Paris climate accord: Trump
Washington, Jan 20: President Donald Trump on Monday said he will issue executive orders that will declare a national emergency along the border and all illegal entry will be immediately halted, adding that he will start the process of sending back people who came to the U.S. illegally.
US ships getting preferential rates 'will lead to chaos': Panama Canal administrator
Panama City, Jan 9: US President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that US ships get preferential rates "will violate the neutrality treaty, international law, and it will lead to chaos," Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez Morales has said.
Panamanian control over Panama Canal non-negotiable, say former LatAm FMs
Panama City, Jan 8: Former foreign ministers from various Latin American countries have expressed their support for Panamanian sovereignty over the Panama Canal, in response to recent comments made by US President-elect Donald Trump suggesting the possibility of retaking control of the waterway.
Trump refuses to rule out military force to take control of Panama Canal, Greenland and economic force to acquire Canada
Florida, January 8: US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to acquire Canada, CNN reported.