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World News | Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack on Russia's Biggest Oil Terminal, Halts Crude Exports
Moscow [Russia] September 14 (ANI): Ukraine struck Russia's biggest oil terminal in its largest drone operation in months, setting fire to two tankers and forcing a suspension of crude loadings on Saturday, according to France 24. The facility,...

Diplomacy: Colombian VP On Official Visit To Nigeria
The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Her Excellency, Francia Márquez, has arrived in Abuja on a 3-day official visit to Nigeria. Accompanied by her spouse, Mr Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, the Colombian Vice President was received on...

PHOTOS: Colombia VP arrives Nigeria for three-day official visit
Francia Márquez, the vice president of Colombia, has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit. Marquez landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Saturday. She arrived accompanied by her husband and some ministers in...

Colombian Firm Joins Second Cox Cleantech Cohort in Georgia
Among five companies selected for the second cleantech accelerator cohort in Georgia is a Colombia-based firm that uses data to improve the efficiency of industrial equipment, boosting reliability while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Uptime...

Birdwatchers flock to Colombia and South Africa- so why are Venezuela and DRC being left behind?
Birdwatching tourism has exploded in the last decade, mainly because of the increasing desire for sustainable outdoor travel, which provides a deeper connection with nature. Other factors, such as discovering new destinations, seeing as many bird...
September 4, 1996: FARC Offensive in Guaviare Ignites Deadly Chapter in Colombia's War on Drugs
On September 4, 1996, Colombia's long-running internal conflict took a violent turn when the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) launched a coordinated attack on a military base in the southern department of Guaviare. The assault marked...

Wrestlepalooza 2025: Date, time, channel, card, how to watch
In August 2025, ESPN and World Wrestling Entertainment announced an exciting new deal that will bring WrestleMania to ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026. The deal includes two-night events, such as WrestleMania and...

Colombia stocks climb to 5-year high
Colombian equities ended higher on Friday, with strong gains in the industrial, services, and agriculture sectors. The COLCAP index rose 0.33%, reaching its highest level in five years. Grupo Nutresa led the session with a 3.27% jump, closing at...

Happening now: Colombian Vice President in Abuja for 3-day official visit
The Vice President of Colombia, Her Excellency Francia Márquez, arrives Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for 3-day official visit to Nigeria. The Colombian Vice President’s official visit to Nigeria is expected to deepen diplomatic and...
An Evening with Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
× CRITIC’S PICK: Sun., Sept. 14 Chuck Prophet and his Cumbia Shoes, The Garden Club West End — Indie rocker Prophet went through a health scare a few years ago, at which point he tapped into Latino cumbia music to help himself heal. In the band...
Global 36-Hour Interest-Rate Spree Heralds First US Cut of 2025
Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, from left, Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem, and Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey. (Bloomberg) -- The first US interest rate cut since President Donald Trump took office for...

World News | Pakistan: River Levels Stay High Across Sindh as Flood Precautions Continue
Karachi [Pakistan], September 14 (ANI): River levels remained high across Sindh on Saturday, as authorities stayed on alert and the Pakistan Army finalised preparations to support local administrations in case water levels rise further, The...

Manuel Turizo Reimagines His Apartment in Colombia for 201 Tour Stop in Miami
Manuel Turizo’s 201 world tour made its way to Miami on Friday (Aug. 29) after making pit stops in Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica and Argentina first. The Colombian artist opened his one-hour and 30-minute show with three of his popular collaborations:...
ONGC overseas energy portfolio spans Russia, Latin America, MEA and Asia
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): ONGC's overseas energy portfolio spans key regions including Russia, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Asia, reflecting the company's broad international presence in oil and gas exploration and...

Colombia reels after twin guerrilla attacks kill 19
Colombia's defense minister vowed Friday to defeat "desperate" armed groups after twin guerrilla attacks killed 19 people and deepened the country's worst security crisis in decades. Minister Pedro Sanchez huddled with top security officials in...
GeoPark Limited: A Deep Value Energy Play?
Saturday, August 30, 2025 1:40 PM EDT Image Source: Pexels As part of an ongoing series, each week we spotlight a stock from our stock screeners that might be a deeply undervalued gem hiding in plain sight. This week’s spotlight is: GeoPark...

Colombia defence minister vows to defeat armed groups after attacks kill 19
CALI: Colombia’s defence minister pledged to defeat desperate armed groups following twin guerrilla attacks that killed nineteen people and intensified the country’s worst security crisis in decades. Minister Pedro Sanchez convened with top...

Business News | ONGC Overseas Energy Portfolio Spans Russia, Latin America, MEA and Asia
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): ONGC's overseas energy portfolio spans key regions including Russia, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Asia, reflecting the company's broad international presence in oil and gas exploration and...

AXA and WTW team up on parametric cover in Colombia
A coalition comprising AXA Colpatria, AXA Climate, Fondo Acción and WTW Alternative Risk Transfer has developed a parametric insurance programme to safeguard the marine ecosystem. The programme targets the Colombian Archipelago of San Andrés,...

Colombia’s Uribe Freed from House Arrest as U.S Navy moves to Venezuela
The United States Navy is preparing to dispatch an amphibious squadron to the southern Caribbean as part of the show of force against Latin American drug cartels. As Colombia braces for the political and economic fallout of a potential military...