Republican senators and congressmen consider the idea of seizing Greenland unrealistic. Restoring direct US control over the Panama Canal also seems unlikely.
In his Christmas posts, Trump expressed his intentions for US control over Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. He proposed that Canada become the 51st US state and criticized the current management of the Panama Canal.
Donald Trump threatens to demand the return of control over the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce transit fees. Panamanian President Mulino said that the sovereignty of the canal is not subject to discussion.
Donald Trump has appointed PayPal co-founder Ken Gower as US ambassador to Denmark, stating the need to control Greenland. Trump considers the possession of Greenland critical to US national security.
Donald Trump has promised to launch the largest deportation operation in US history after his inauguration in 2025. The plan includes closing the borders and mass deportation of illegal migrants.
The Trump administration is in talks with the Bahamas, Panama and other countries to accept deported migrants. The plan could affect hundreds of thousands of people who will be sent to countries without ties to their culture.
At COP29 in Baku, it was proposed to increase annual climate payments from developed countries to $250 billion by 2035. Developing countries demand much more - $1.3 trillion annually.
Researchers have found that ethanol is naturally present in almost all ecosystems on Earth. Many species of animals have adapted to consuming alcohol through fermented fruits and nectar.
The Panama Canal's profit increased by 9. 5% to $3.45 billion for the fiscal year. Due to the severe drought, the administration was forced to limit daily ship traffic and reduce the maximum draft.
Due to the deaths caused by a Russian missile attack in Odesa region, October 11 has been declared a day of mourning. The death toll has risen to 8 people, and another 8 were injured.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure to reduce its export potential. Over 3 months, 300 facilities, 177 vehicles, and 22 civilian vessels were damaged, and 79 civilians were injured.
A Russian missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region killed 7 people. Among the dead was a 46-year-old port employee who died in hospital from severe injuries.
An enemy rocket attack on port infrastructure in Odesa region injured 11 people, 7 in serious condition. The attack damaged a civilian container ship flying the Panamanian flag.
The terrorist attack on port infrastructure killed 6 people and wounded 9. The Panamanian ship Shui Spirit was damaged, the third foreign vessel to be hit in 4 days.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is on a working visit to the United States, met with the leader of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. The parties discussed preparations for the second Peace Summit.
President Zelenskyy met with Panamanian leader Jose Mulino during his visit to the United States. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, cooperation in the UN, and the development of bilateral relations, particularly in agriculture.
Venezuela did not allow a plane with former presidents who planned to observe the election to depart from Panama. The US warned Maduro against interfering in the election process.
One student was killed and another wounded in a shooting staged by unknown assailants on the campus of the University of Panama in Veraguas.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Denmark, Greece, Panama, Pakistan and Somalia on their election as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for 2025-2026.
President Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on about 70 Russian legal entities, more than 20 media outlets, such as NTV, Pervyi Kanal, Izvestia and Moskovsky Komsomolets newspapers, and some Ukrainian companies in response to Russia's actions.
The Houthis attacked a tanker carrying oil from Novorossiysk to China with an anti-ship missile. The strike caused flooding, which disabled the engines and steering unit, but the crew was able to regain control of the ship and continue to move.
Jose Raul Mulino won the presidential election in Panama, promising economic reforms, public works projects, and measures to address migration and crime.
The first cargo ship passed through the newly opened temporary deepwater channel in Baltimore after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge halted water traffic.
"Dynamo confidently defeated Vorskla 5-1, while Shakhtar strengthened its lead in the UPL table with a 3-0 victory over Obolon.
Pope Francis called for prayers for peace in Ukraine and other conflict zones during a meeting with pilgrims at the Vatican on Sunday. He also expressed concern about the situation in the Gaza Strip and the fate of migrants trying to cross the dangerous Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama.