Blackrock 23 Billion Deal Placed Key Panama Ports under Us Control

BlackRock $23 billion deal places key Panama ports under U.S. control

Hong Kong-based conglomerate has agreed to sell shares of its units that operate two key ports in Panama to BlackRock consortium.

CBS News - 3h

BlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports after pressure from Trump

Deal worth $22.8bn involves sale of bulk of those owned by Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison

Financial Times - 7h

BlackRock Will Buy Panama Canal Ports from CK Hutchison

An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been the subject of a dispute between President Trump and Panama.

The New York Times - 4h

FirstFT: BlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong owner

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Financial Times - 3h

Hong Kong firm to sell stake in Panama ports amid Trump pressure

Deal with US finance giant BlackRock, valued at almost $23bn, comes amid push to curb perceived China influence. CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong -based logistics giant, announced plans to ...

The Guardian - 4h

Taiwan vows most advanced tech will not go to US under $100bn Trump deal

Country’s government says deal with TSMC needs assessment as opposition claims it will reduce defences. Business live – latest updates Taiwan’s government has promised its most advance ...

The Guardian - 11h

Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers

The Washington region is bracing for a shock to the local economy from President Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts to the government work force.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Panama dealing with "reverse migration" trends as Trump's policies take effect

Panama is dealing with migrants headed south as the Trump administration's new immigration policies change their outlook of living in the U.S. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.

CBS News - 4d

5 Key Ways Bad Leaders Expose Themselves When Under Pressure

Watch for these warning signs of bad leadership under pressure.

Inc. - Feb. 21

US deportees in ‘black box’ in Panama with no access to counsel, lawyers say

About 112 people held in immigration center deep in the jungle are unable to communicate with their attorneys. Lawyers for immigrants from around the world who were deported from the United States ...

The Guardian - 5d

El Salvador’s prisons are no place for US deportees

New U.S. policies risk perpetuating a cycle of violence and abuse that has for decades undermined the rights of Salvadorans and prompted migration to the United States.

The Hill - Feb. 25

US naval base in Italy placed on lockdown

A U.S. naval base in Italy was placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to an "ongoing situation" at an entry control point, officials said.

ABC News - 6d

Prada Moving in on $1.6 Billion Deal for Versace

Prada and Capri could make a deal for Versace in March.

Inc. - 2d

Amazon MGM gets creative control of James Bond franchise in new deal

Amazon MGM Studios and longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli formed a new joint venture in which they will co-own James Bond intellectual property rights.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade

The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.

CBS News - 6d

Key takeaways from the PM's meeting with US president

A surprise letter from King Charles III to a possible trade deal - the key moments from Starmer's visit to the White House.

BBC News - 5d

Is King Charles the key to keeping Ukraine and US talking?

King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.

BBC News - 1d

In the US, DEI is under attack. But under a different name, it might live on

Donald Trump has promised to "terminate" diversity programmes. But a rebrand might yet save them.

BBC News - 3d

WHCA head: Public 'can no longer trust' pool reports under White House control

The head of the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) says the public can no longer trust pool reports now that the reporters included in the small group will be controlled by President ...

The Hill - 6d

Singapore probes suspected fraud in sales of US-controlled Nvidia chips

Arrests made in city-state after raids on 22 locations

Financial Times - 1d

IAEA defends use of Russian-controlled route to Ukraine nuclear plant

Yahoo News - 1d

Divide with key allies grows over Trump deal that favors Russia

While the divide between the United States and key allies grows over support for Ukraine, President Donald Trump appears focused on terms of a deal that are favorable for Russia. NBC’s Peter ...

NBC News - Feb. 25

Johnson: US 'not abandoning Ukraine,' but Zelensky's priorities 'in the wrong place'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that the U.S. is not "abandoning Ukraine" but that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's priorities are not in the right place following a heated exchange ...

The Hill - 2d

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Look for Merger Deal Under Trump

A tie-up involving the tour and LIV Golf was stalled under President Biden. They’re aiming to forge a new agreement under President Trump.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

BAE chief in line for bonus boost under ‘golden handcuffs’ pay deal

UK’s biggest defence contractor becomes latest FTSE 100 company to propose bigger rewards for top executives

Financial Times - 1d

Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US

Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administration

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Isolated in 'harsh conditions:' Deportee from US details legal limbo in Panama camp near Darien Gap

A deportee from the United States detained in a camp in rural Panama, among a hundred who refused to return to their countries, has described waiting in limbo under “harsh conditions” and cut off ...

ABC News - Feb. 22

Panama to formalize long-used migrant smuggling boat route to handle 'reverse flow' south

Panama says it’s working to formalize a route long used to smuggle migrants on the way to the U.S., which is now being increasingly used to return migrants to South America in a reverse flow ...

ABC News - 6d

Panama, Costa Rica turning into a 'black hole' for deportees from US, observers warn

Officials in Costa Rica and Panama are confiscating migrants’ passports and cellphones, denying them access to legal services and moving them between remote outposts as they wrestle with the ...

ABC News - 4d

Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal

Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

A.I. Start-Up Anthropic Closes Deal That Values It at $61.5 Billion

The announcement follows new fund-raising efforts from rivals like OpenAI, which is set to close a deal that values the company at $300 billion, and Elon Musk’s xAI.

The New York Times - 1d

Honeywell beefs up energy security offerings with $2 billion Sundyne deal

Conglomerate adds pump-maker business to its Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) unit.

MarketWatch - 4h

Climate scientists sound alarm as US experts miss key UN meetings

Absence of leading authors comes as staff cuts are made to federal agencies

Financial Times - 4d

2025 NFL key offseason dates: When franchise tag deadline, free agency, draft, trades, other events take place

A full rundown of what's ahead

CBS Sports - 1d

Microsoft License Key Deals - Windows 11 Pro For $10, Visual Studio Pro For $28, Office For $35

If you already own Windows 10, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free with a PC system update. But if you are currently in the process or planning on building a PC, you'll likely need to purchase a ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21