The Chinese regime is reacting strongly to a new ruling on the Panama Canal. Danish shipping giant Mærsk is temporarily taking over operations at the canal, the Panama Canal Authority announced.
WorldPublic internal criticism of Donald Trump's new tariff threats has so far been conspicuous by its absence. "Where is the line? So far, we have not seen any point at which there has been significant internal resistance to him," says US expert Dag Blanck.
World politicsAirlines operating in Mexico and parts of Central and Latin America should "exercise caution" when flying over certain countries, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warns.
WorldAfter Venezuela, the whole world is wondering what the US president's next step will be. But it is difficult for vulnerable countries to prepare, says Magnus Christiansson of the Swedish National Defence University (FHS). If Trump envisions the same blackmail scenario as in Venezuela, they are completely defenseless.
World politicsThe United States has committed several violations of international law in attacking Venezuela and removing President Nicolás Maduro, according to international law professor Mark Klamberg.
WorldVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by the U.S. military, according to Washington. So far, after just a few hours, the regime appears to be intact, says Latin America expert Fredrik Uggla.
WorldMaduro rages against “piracy” after the US seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and said the oil would be confiscated. The US also imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s relatives and companies in the socialist country.
WorldThe countries at the UN climate summit COP30 in Brazil agreed on an agreement on Saturday. Cautiously positive reactions are mixed with harsh criticism in the aftermath. "The agreement is far from what science requires," says Mary Robinson, the UN's former envoy for climate issues.
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