Tonight on Gravitas, we do a deep into Donald Trump's daring proposal to expand U.S. territory to include Canada, and Greenland. What drives Trump’s desire to make Canada the 51st state and "Make Greenland Great Again"? Why is he pushing for an open border with Canada? How are Canada and Greenland responding to these expansion plans? What are the potential benefits for Trump and the U.S.?

America becomes Trumperica: Grab for Canada, Greenland is battle for wealth not wasteland

US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. He declared that US control over both territories would be crucial to American national security.

Donald Trump calls Greenland & Panama Canal critical to US

Donald Trump sets his eyes on critical Panama Canal

Donald Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland & Panama canal

Donald Trump escalates threats against Greenland, Panama canal

The upcoming US president further accused Chinese soldiers of illegally operating the Panama Canal. Panama President said that China did not influence the canal's administration. 

Who is Kevin Marino Cabrera, Trump's pick for ambassador to Panama?

In response to Trump's threats to restore US authority over the canal, Panama's President, Jose Raul Mulino, sought backing from other leaders to protect the country's strategic waterway. On Monday, Mulino met with three Panamanian leaders who, in a joint statement, reaffirmed Panama's sovereignty and independence of the canal.

Panama President Rallies Support For Canal After Trump Threat

Additionally, on Wednesday (Dec 18), Trump proposed that Canada should join the United States.



Eric Trump posts image of Donald Trump ‘Buying’ Canada, Greenland and Panama Canal in new social media post

Panama's assets take a hit as a dispute escalates between the country and US President-elect Donald Trump over a strategically significant canal. Following Trump's warning to re-establish US control of the Panama Canal unless the nation reduced passage costs, bonds of Panama fell across the board Monday morning.

Donald Trump's Fight Over Canal Control Weighs Down Panama Assets

Panama's Assets Take a Hit From Trump Fight

Eric Trump recently shared a post on the social media platform, X featuring his father, Donald Trump, humorously depicted as "buying" Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal through Amazon.

The Panama canal, a critical maritime passage connecting the pacific and Atlantic oceans, has become the center of fresh controversy. President-elect Donald trump, addressing supporters in Arizona, criticized Panama for charging what he described as 'excessive rates' for canal usage.

Donald Trump Threatens to Reassert US Control Over Panama Canal

Panama has deported 130 Indian migrants who entered the country through the Darien jungle, under a repatriation deal with the United States.

Panama deports 130 Indian 'irregular' migrants under deal with US

Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez has emphasised the growing stature of India and pointed to how his country plans to increase ties with New Delhi.

We understand the rise of India as a power: Panama FM Javier Vásquez

Panama Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez has emphasized on his country's strong ties with India & invited Indian businesses to invites in his country. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'We understand rise of India as a power'. He said that his country is also working to get Indian institutions in Panama even as many Panamaians choose India as a destination for education under scholarship. He also spoke on Pharma, a digital cooperation with Delhi.

WION Exclusive | 'We understand the rise of India as a power':Panama FM Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez

'Panama didn't suspend ties, Venezuela broke the ties', says Panama FM

A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money laundering at the centre of the ‘Panama Papers’ scandal, said the country’s judicial branch, in a statement on Friday (Jun 28).

Panama Papers trial: Panamanian court acquits 28 defendants due to ‘insufficient’ evidence

Some 1,200 members of an indigenous community have become the first people in Panama to be displaced by climate change. They received new government-sponsored homes on the mainland.

Climate change displaces community in Panama

Panama's former security minister Jose Raul Mulino won the Presidential Elections held on Sunday. Watch in for more details!

Panama 2024 Elections: Jose Raul Mulino elected Panama's President

Latin America's transit powerhouse Panama elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president. Deemed an investor favourite candidate, Mulino rose to the favour of voters by pledging to revive the economy, crack down on drug cartels and shut down the illegal migration routes to the United States.

Panama elects new president on pro-investor, migrant trail shutdown plank

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