Colombia

Petro calls Trump meeting ‘positive’ as US weighs lifting sanctions

After months of sharp exchanges and threats, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone at the White House, praising talks on drug cooperation, sanctions relief and trade mediation

Petro meets Trump at White House as US-Colombia ties thaw after months of tensions

Colombian President Gustavo Petro held his first face-to-face talks with US President Donald Trump following a thaw in relations marked by sharp rhetoric, a surprise phone call and a last-minute extradition gesture

Can Petro convince Trump Colombia is cracking down on cocaine, drug trafficking? Eyes on White House meeting

Colombian President Gustavo Petro heads to Washington for a closely watched meeting with US President Donald Trump, marking a sharp turn after weeks of public tension, harsh rhetoric and diplomatic strain between the two leaders over drugs, security and regional politics

15, including lawmaker, killed after a twin-propeller aircraft crashes in Colombia

A twin-propeller aircraft carrying 15 people, including a Colombian lawmaker, crashed Wednesday in a mountainous region near the Venezuelan border, killing all passengers and crew, according to authorities in Bogota.

Trump holds first phone call with Colombia's Petro amid dispute, invites him to White House

Amid the brewing tensions in Latin America, US President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro held their first phone call following a highly public spat. Trump invited the Colombian leader to the White House

Petro calls US raid on Venezuela ‘abhorrent’ as Colombia enters dangerous standoff with Trump

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro sharply condemns the US raid on Venezuela, escalating his standoff with Donald Trump and putting Washington’s closest Latin American ally at risk amid threats of sanctions, tariffs and strained security cooperation. Read here

Colombian President Petro vows to ‘take up arms’ after Trump threats, defends anti-drug record

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday he would "take up arms" in response to threats from US President Donald Trump, following a weekend military strike in which Washington seized Maduro

Greenland, Cuba, Colombia... Who could Trump target next after Venezuela?

The US struck Venezuela and captured its leader, Nicolas Maduro. But it doesn’t seem to be enough for Donald Trump. The American president has reignited his demand for Greenland, and even threatened action against Colombia, Cuba and Mexico

From screens to suitcases: 5 destinations OTT made famous in 2025

Lights, Camera, Travel. Since time immemorial, movies have turned filming locations into must visit travel destinations. In 2025, the trend continued as popular films and hit OTT series sparked renewed interest in real world locations showcased on screen. From cinematic landscapes to urban backdrops, these OTT travel destinations 2025 emerged as travel hotspots driving the growing phenomena of set-jetting.

'Texas was invaded, stolen... Give it back': Colombia President Petro teases Trump

Amid the brewing tensions between the US and the Latin American nation, Colombian President Gustavo Petro taunted his US counterpart, Donald Trump and insisted that the state of Texas was 'invaded'