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Explained: Why Trump Is Threatening To "Take Back" The Panama Canal
Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal, the world's second busiest interoceanic waterway, spurring concerns that the United States could invade the Central American nation.
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Panama Complains To UN Over Donald Trump's Threat To Seize Canal
In his inaugural address on Monday, Donald Trump repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the waterway, which the United States handed over at the end of 1999.
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Canal "Is And Will Remain" Panamanian: Panama's President Tells Trump
Panama on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's pledge that the United States would be "taking back" the Panama Canal, saying the key interoceanic waterway would remain under its control.
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Panama Canal CEO Says Trump's Plans Would "Lead To Chaos"
Granting Donald Trump's demand for US ships passing through the Panama Canal to get preferential treatment would "lead to chaos," the head of the authority running the waterway said Wednesday.
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Bengal To Get Rs 1 Trillion Investment In Maritime Sector: Union Minister
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that Bengal is set to receive to receive investment worth Rs 1 trillion in maritime sector, which will make the state a maritime hub.
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Rs 120 Billion Water Transport Corridor Being Planned In East-India: Report
Coal India Ltd, a government-owned port, and a state waterways body, are together considering investing up to 120 billion rupees ($1.46 billion) to establish an industrial water transport corridor in the country's east, two government sources said.
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Fraudsters Make WhatsApp Calls With Union Minister's Pic, Case Filed
An officer from the Ministry of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has got an FIR lodged with the Delhi Police, alleging that fraudsters have been making WhatsApp calls and messages to the ministry's office-bearers.
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"Life Threatening" Floods Lash New York, Spark Emergency
Heavy rains caused "life threatening" flooding on Sunday in New York state, turning streets into raging waterways, washing out bridges and leading the governor to declare a state of emergency.
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River Cruise Not Stuck In Bihar, Sailing As Per Schedule: Waterways Body
The flagship Ganga Vilas Cruise, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, reached Patna as per schedule and is not stuck in Chhapra, stated Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Monday.
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China Says US Threatening Peace, Stabilty As Warship Transits Taiwan Strait
China accused the United States on Wednesday of threatening the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait after a U.S. warship again sailed through the sensitive waterway that separates Taiwan from its giant neighbour.
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Odisha Makes Covid Negative Report Mandatory For Entry Into State
Considering resurgence in COVID cases, Odisha government made it mandatory for people coming to state by train, bus, aeroplane, waterways or in private vehicles to produce RT-PCR negative report obtained within 72 hours of entry or final certificate.
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PM Modi, Kerala Chief Minister Share Namastes At Event Before Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled projects of around Rs 6,000 crore in Kerala including a petrochemical complex and ferries for inland waterways at Willingdon Islands, asserting that these projects will energise India's growth trajectory and tourism.
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Indian Sailors Stuck In Chinese Waters To Return Next Week: Minister
Thirty-nine sailors, who have been stuck in China for several months amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, will return to India next week, Minister of State for Ports Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted this afternoon.
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Australia Joins US-Led Maritime Security Mission In Gulf
Australia will join the United States in a security mission to protect merchant vessels travelling through key Middle East waterways after Iran seized a British-flagged vessel, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday.
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US Blames Iran For "Blatant Assault" On Oil Tankers In Middle East
The perilous contest between the United States and Iran for influence in the Middle East escalated dramatically on Thursday as two tankers were targeted in suspected attacks near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments.
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Explained: Why Trump Is Threatening To "Take Back" The Panama Canal
Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal, the world's second busiest interoceanic waterway, spurring concerns that the United States could invade the Central American nation.
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Panama Complains To UN Over Donald Trump's Threat To Seize Canal
In his inaugural address on Monday, Donald Trump repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the waterway, which the United States handed over at the end of 1999.
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Canal "Is And Will Remain" Panamanian: Panama's President Tells Trump
Panama on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's pledge that the United States would be "taking back" the Panama Canal, saying the key interoceanic waterway would remain under its control.
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Panama Canal CEO Says Trump's Plans Would "Lead To Chaos"
Granting Donald Trump's demand for US ships passing through the Panama Canal to get preferential treatment would "lead to chaos," the head of the authority running the waterway said Wednesday.
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Bengal To Get Rs 1 Trillion Investment In Maritime Sector: Union Minister
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that Bengal is set to receive to receive investment worth Rs 1 trillion in maritime sector, which will make the state a maritime hub.
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Rs 120 Billion Water Transport Corridor Being Planned In East-India: Report
Coal India Ltd, a government-owned port, and a state waterways body, are together considering investing up to 120 billion rupees ($1.46 billion) to establish an industrial water transport corridor in the country's east, two government sources said.
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Fraudsters Make WhatsApp Calls With Union Minister's Pic, Case Filed
An officer from the Ministry of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has got an FIR lodged with the Delhi Police, alleging that fraudsters have been making WhatsApp calls and messages to the ministry's office-bearers.
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"Life Threatening" Floods Lash New York, Spark Emergency
Heavy rains caused "life threatening" flooding on Sunday in New York state, turning streets into raging waterways, washing out bridges and leading the governor to declare a state of emergency.
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River Cruise Not Stuck In Bihar, Sailing As Per Schedule: Waterways Body
The flagship Ganga Vilas Cruise, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, reached Patna as per schedule and is not stuck in Chhapra, stated Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Monday.
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China Says US Threatening Peace, Stabilty As Warship Transits Taiwan Strait
China accused the United States on Wednesday of threatening the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait after a U.S. warship again sailed through the sensitive waterway that separates Taiwan from its giant neighbour.
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Odisha Makes Covid Negative Report Mandatory For Entry Into State
Considering resurgence in COVID cases, Odisha government made it mandatory for people coming to state by train, bus, aeroplane, waterways or in private vehicles to produce RT-PCR negative report obtained within 72 hours of entry or final certificate.
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PM Modi, Kerala Chief Minister Share Namastes At Event Before Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled projects of around Rs 6,000 crore in Kerala including a petrochemical complex and ferries for inland waterways at Willingdon Islands, asserting that these projects will energise India's growth trajectory and tourism.
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Indian Sailors Stuck In Chinese Waters To Return Next Week: Minister
Thirty-nine sailors, who have been stuck in China for several months amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, will return to India next week, Minister of State for Ports Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted this afternoon.
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Australia Joins US-Led Maritime Security Mission In Gulf
Australia will join the United States in a security mission to protect merchant vessels travelling through key Middle East waterways after Iran seized a British-flagged vessel, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday.
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US Blames Iran For "Blatant Assault" On Oil Tankers In Middle East
The perilous contest between the United States and Iran for influence in the Middle East escalated dramatically on Thursday as two tankers were targeted in suspected attacks near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments.
