Israel Issues Warning to Houthi Leader, Strikes Yemeni Ports Following Missile Strikes
Israel Threatens Houthi Leader Amid Ongoing Tensions Israel has issued a direct threat to Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the Yemeni rebels, who are supported by Iran. According to reports, a senior Israeli official stated, “As long as the Houthis keep launching missiles at Israel, they can expect a painful retaliation. We will also […]
Israel Cautions Houthi Leaders Following Attacks on Yemeni Ports
Israel has issued a warning to target the leadership of the Iran-aligned Huthi rebels in Yemen following airstrikes on two ports controlled by the rebels. This action was prompted by a series of missile attacks from the Huthis in recent days. Earlier this month, the Huthis had agreed to suspend international transport firing in the […]
Trump unveils plan to impose levies on Chinese ships docking at US ports as trade war escalates
The Trump administration announced new plans on Thursday Taxation on Chinese ships docking at US ports – Potentially escalating tensions in an ongoing trade dispute between the two largest economies of the world. Under the proposal It was announced by the US Trade Representativecharges will be charged on all Chinese-owned or built vessels docking in […]
Italian tycoon to be lead investor in Panama ports deal: report
According to the report, Italian big name Genlui Aponte’s family-run business – not BlackRock, but will become the leading investor in the group seeking to buy 43 global ports, including major Panama Canal locations. However, BlackRock will gain control of two Panama Ports, which are included in the roughly $19 billion deal. A source familiar […]
California Has More EV Charging Ports than Gas Pumps, but Demand Struggles
California currently has more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations than gas nozzles, but consumer demand is struggling to meet Gov. Gavin Newsom's goal of ending gas-powered vehicles by 2035, and federal support is questionable. Los Angeles Times It has been reported Wednesday: Electric vehicle charging ports surpass gas nozzles across Golden State, indicating an increase […]
China, Hong Kong threaten to thwart sale of Panama Canal ports to BlackRock
The US contract to “recover” the Panama Canal is increasingly being fired from Chinese and Hong Kong authorities. Earlier this month, BlackRock announced a $23 billion deal with CK Hutchinson, taking ownership of the Panama ports of Cristobal and Balboa, located on the edge of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans of the canal, respectively. It […]
BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Marvel will be waiting for one Marvel before entering Panama Canal in Panama City on February 23, 2025 (by Martin Bernetti/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers1:48pm – Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 The Hong Kong-based company has agreed to sell two terminals at both ends of the Panama Canal to US asset management company […]
BlackRock to take control of ports in Panama Canal for $23B
A consortium of companies led by BlackRock is buying two key ports on the Panama Canal for $23 billion from a Hong Kong-based company after President Donald Trump raised concerns that the strategic waterways are being affected by China. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with an investment portfolio worth $11.5 trillion, has agreed to […]
BlackRock announces purchase of Panama Canal ports
Former Trump National Security Council Chief of Staff Alex Gray has unraveled his concerns about President Donald Trump's Gaza Plan and Kudlow's Panama Canal. BlackRock announced on Tuesday that it would purchase the port at the Panama Canal. President Donald Trump raised security concerns about his ties with China. BlackRock has announced a $22.8 billion […]
Bipartisan bill promises more resources at ports to fight fentanyl smuggling
As drug smuggling attempts continue to smuggle into ports of entry along the tropical border, a bipartisan duo in the House of Representatives is proposing legislation to make it easier for US customs and border agents to do their jobs. HR 1924Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (Best) Facilitation Act allows imaging engineers and supervisors to […]