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Secretary Rubio in Panama as conflict swirls over control of the canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made his first overseas trip as America's top diplomat to Panama. He was met with a storm of controversy over President Trump's threat to take control of the ...NBC News - 11h -
There are bodies in the streets in the DRC as rebel group's sweep reignites decades old conflict
A deadly insurgency is sweeping the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country three times the size of Texas that is estimated to hold trillions of dollars worth of minerals essential to smartphones, ...NBC News - 1d -
Panama defiant as Trump administration tries to take control of Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in Panama Saturday on his first trip in his new role. Panamanian officials were defiant about maintaining control of the Panama Canal after President Trump ...NBC News - 2d -
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The Guardian view on conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a disaster with many makers
Western resource-hunger has fuelled a vast humanitarian crisis. Donors must now press Rwanda to pull back from this war. There are bodies on the streets, hundreds of thousands of civilians fleeing ...The Guardian - 4d -
Warren pushes RFK Jr. on potential financial conflicts of interest as HHS secretary
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday about potential conflicts of interest he could come into if confirmed as HHS secretary and asked him to make ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump’s commerce nominee accused of conflict of interest
Billionaire entrepreneur Howard Lutnick expected to be confirmed after senate hearingFinancial Times - 5d -
Conflict in Congo over Rwanda-backed rebels
Protesters have attacked embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kinshasa over Rwanda-backed rebels fighting in Goma. Elian Peltier, an international correspondent for The New York Times, ...CBS News - 5d -
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Lessons from ancient India on post-conflict reconstruction
Peace engineering is difficult to measure but critical to doFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma
Fighting has escalated sharply in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have seized key towns and are closing in on the city of Goma, the government’s last stronghold in the North Kivu ...ABC News - Jan. 24 -
Ethics watchdog issues conflict of interest warning to Musk’s Doge agency
American Oversight has raised concerns over ‘department of government efficiency’ using encrypted apps. A leading ethics watchdog has issued warnings to Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Conflicting accounts on congressional Republicans' approach to Trump's agenda
Trump and Vance brainstormed with top congressional Republicans on a path to execute the president’s ambitious agenda amid narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?
The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
What would it take for US to reclaim the Panama Canal?
Trump has suggested using military force to retake the Panama Canal, but such an action would involve complications.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Panama Alerts United Nations to Trump’s Inaugural Remarks
On Monday, President Trump said of the Panama Canal, “We’re taking it back.” The letter from Panama cited articles of the U.N. charter that prohibit member states from using threats and force.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Russia warns Trump against seizing Panama Canal
Russia warned President Trump on Tuesday against seizing the Panama Canal, after he reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his second inaugural address Monday. "We ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
The Dark Roots of Donald Trump’s Obsession With Panama and Greenland
He is tapping into a vision of a United States that is forever growing, forever moving outward.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
President of Panama: 'The canal is and will remain Panama's'
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says his nation intends to maintain control of the Panama Canal, after President Trump reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Tom Brady’s Best Day as a Broadcaster Featured a Glaring Conflict of Interest
Brady clearly avoided saying the name of the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Scars on both sides of Middle East conflict as ceasefire takes effect
Fifteen months after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, it is too soon to say the war is over — but it is on pause as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect Sunday morning. Elizabeth Palmer ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
‘Repurchasing’ the Panama Canal is impossible
Such proposals are legally impossible and operationally unnecessary. Examining the reality of this vital artery of global trade makes this very clear.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
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In Panama, we're a laughing stock because of Trump
Donald Trump's threats to take back the Panama Canal have been met with laughter and mockery by Panamanians, who view him as a buffoon, while also taking his threats seriously due to America's ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Hirono presses Burgum on climate change and fossil fuels exacerbating global conflicts
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, questioned Doug Burgum about the use of fossil fuels contributing to climate change and the potential to "exacerbate" conflicts around the world during his confirmation ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Cuba — not Panama — should be a top priority for Trump
Trump needs to ask himself what would be more impressive: to be known as the president who did what 11 other presidents could not do (free Cuba) or the guy who shaved a few bucks off canal tolls.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick, Had Business Conflicts in Office
Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Ramaswamy Has a High-Profile Perch and a Raft of Potential Conflicts
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner in an effort to cut government costs, could make decisions that ultimately make him and his investors richer.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Ramaswamy Has a High-Profile Perch and a Raft of Potential Conflicts
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner in an effort to cut government costs, could make decisions that ultimately make him and his investors richer.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts
Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and bets against China’s currency.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Miami, Messi add Peru, Panama to preseason tour
Inter Miami announced on Friday that the team will travel to Peru and Panama to compete in two preseason matches, touring across North, South and Central America before the 2025 MLS campaign kicks ...ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Should You Consult H.R. About a Conflict With Your Manager?
Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Trump suggests taking Greenland and Panama Canal by force
During an hourlong press conference, President-elect Trump mapped out headline-making plans for his administration — including seizing the Panama Canal and Greenland and renaming the Gulf of Mexico ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Panama Unsettled by Trump Threat to Seize Canal
Few took the president-elect’s combative comments at face value, but they still sent a shudder through a country that the United States has invaded before.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Panama Canal’s Expansion Opened Routes for Fish to Relocate
A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Raskin: Democrats 'going to be in good shape to exploit' GOP conflicts
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Monday that his party is well positioned to benefit from GOP conflicts in the House during the new Congress, with Republicans in control of both chambers. “I think ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
