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Colombia

Hayes picks US squad for SheBelieves Cup eyeing World Cup bid

Apr 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; United States of America head coach Emma Hayes against Brazil at SoFi Stadium. Bailey Holiver-Imagn Images
Apr 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; United States of America head coach Emma Hayes against Brazil at SoFi Stadium. Bailey Holiver-Imagn Images

Colombia resumes spraying drug crops with drones

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced in December 2025 that spraying of drug crops would resume under growing pressure from the Trump administration, which is demanding a tougher anti-drug policy.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced in December 2025 that spraying of drug crops would resume under growing pressure from the Trump administration, which is demanding a tougher anti-drug policy.

Colombia declares state of emergency over deadly floods

The floods have destroyed more than 4,300 homes and submerged vast swathes of the country used for grazing and agriculture.
The floods have destroyed more than 4,300 homes and submerged vast swathes of the country used for grazing and agriculture.

Venezuela shifts course, drives rebels back across Colombian border: Minister

Colombian Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez poses during a photo session at the Colombian embassy in Paris, on February 11, 2026. (Photo by Joel Saget / AFP)
Colombian Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez poses during a photo session at the Colombian embassy in Paris, on February 11, 2026. (Photo by Joel Saget / AFP)

‘We’ve lost everything’: Colombia floods kill 22

People walking on a flooded street in Lorica, in Colombia's Cordoba department, on Feb 9.
People walking on a flooded street in Lorica, in Colombia's Cordoba department, on Feb 9.

Colombia forward Duran joins Zenit on loan from Saudi's Al-Nassr

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Taawoun - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 16, 2025  Al Nassr's Jhon Duran shoots at goal REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Taawoun - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 16, 2025  Al Nassr's Jhon Duran shoots at goal REUTERS/Stringer

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 4, 2026

A photo released by the White House showing US President Donald Trump (right) and Colombian President Gustavo Petro talking in the Oval Office on Feb 3.
A photo released by the White House showing US President Donald Trump (right) and Colombian President Gustavo Petro talking in the Oval Office on Feb 3.

Colombia’s Petro, Trump hail talks after bitter rift

A photo released by the White House showing US President Donald Trump (right) and Colombian President Gustavo Petro talking in the Oval Office on Feb 3.
A photo released by the White House showing US President Donald Trump (right) and Colombian President Gustavo Petro talking in the Oval Office on Feb 3.

Colombia's Clan del Golfo commander dies in river accident

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 29, 2026

A US official on Jan 28 put the total number of US ships in the Middle East at 10.
A US official on Jan 28 put the total number of US ships in the Middle East at 10.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.