US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdownUS prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans d...
21 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Explosive device kills 13, injures 38 on bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persistsA bus explosion in southwestern Colombia has claimed 13 lives. The army chief has labelled the incident a terrorist act. This attack is par...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
After Nicolás Maduro, could Gustavo Petro be next? Who he is and what has happenedColombia president Gustavo Petro is under scrutiny after US investigators reviewed possible drug-trade links. Authorities have not charged ...
21 Mar, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- U.S. prosecutors investigate Colombia's President, a onetime Trump foe
Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces criminal probes by two U.S. federal prosecutor offices. Investigations are exploring potential link...
21 Mar, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
After US attack on Venezuela, Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he is afraid, warns Trump ahead of meetingColombian President Gustavo Petro fears a potential conflict after US forces ousted Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. President Petro is set to ...
10 Jan, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Trump threatens military operation against Colombia, after Venezuela raidUS President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened possible military action against Colombia, saying such an operation “sounds good to me.” Spe...
05 Jan, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Ryan Wedding, one of FBI’s most wanted for running drug-trafficking ring, faces additional charges; here’s how the former Olympic snowboarder landed in even more legal troubleRyan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder who is now on the top 10 Most Wanted list, faces new charges against him. Authorities b...
20 Nov, 2025, 12.54 AM IST
Venezuela military buildup: 'War-like situation' between U.S and Colombia-Venezuela. Will Russia join Latin American countries?Venezuela military buildup has sent shockwaves even as the U.S. has deployed naval and air forces.
12 Nov, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
Trump administration imposes sanctions on Colombia's president and family members over drug trade allegationsThe Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a government minister. These actions s...
25 Oct, 2025, 12.47 AM IST
U.S. strike against Colombia as President Donald Trump expands military operation off South America coastIn a strike carried out Friday, three crew members were killed when US forces attacked a vessel affiliated with Colombia's National Liberat...
20 Oct, 2025, 08.01 AM IST
Colombia president says US violated sovereignty, killed fisherman in September strikeColombian President Gustavo Petro accused the United States of violating Colombian sovereignty and committing murder after a fisherman was ...
19 Oct, 2025, 07.27 AM IST
Trump names Afghanistan, India, China, Pakistan among major drug transit, illicit drug producing countriesDonald Trump identified twenty-three nations as major drug transit or producing countries. These nations include China, Afghanistan, India ...
17 Sep, 2025, 08.55 PM IST
What do COP28, money laundering and the Amazon have in common?The law enforcement meeting, dubbed "a historic collaboration", is organized by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate...
29 Nov, 2023, 08.10 PM IST
Colombian rebel group says it captured eight Venezuela soldiersVenezuelan army's army deployed tanks, fighter jets, soldiers and members of the ruling party's militia movement to Apure in March as clash...
12 May, 2021, 03.50 PM IST
Colombia military attack kills 10 FARC guerillasThe bombing was conducted in the municipal area of Calamar in the jungle of northern Colombia, where former FARC dissidents still operate.
03 Mar, 2021, 02.57 PM IST
Donald Trump identifies India among 21 major illicit drug producing, transit countriesOther Asian countries identified as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries are Afghanistan, Pakistan and Myanmar.
12 Sep, 2018, 08.20 AM IST
Colombian drugrunners use drones for deliveryThe group emerged in Colombia over the past decade, moving into areas of the drug trade vacated by Colombian cartels and paramilitary group...
21 Nov, 2016, 12.40 PM IST