Trump Vows $5,000 Payout if GOP Keeps Congress
President Trump pledged a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterms, even as polls suggest Democrats are poised to reclaim the House.
Fire on Cargo Ship at Chinese Port Leaves Many Casualties
A blaze aboard a foreign-flagged cargo vessel undergoing repairs in Qingdao, China, has caused significant casualties, prompting President Xi Jinping to order urgent rescue and investigation efforts.
Philippines Ferry Fire: Survivor Recalls Desperate Escape
A fire aboard a ferry bound for Palawan province has killed five people and left 86 missing, with survivors describing a chaotic scramble to escape the flames and jump into the sea.
Colombia’s New US Ambassador Faces Early Tests in DC
María Consuelo Araújo is set to take up her post as Colombia's ambassador to Washington this week, tasked with rebuilding ties strained under former president Gustavo Petro.
Fire on Philippine Ferry Kills Five, Leaves 86 Missing
A ferry carrying 134 people caught fire near the tourist island of Coron in the Philippines, killing at least five and leaving 86 unaccounted for as rescuers battle strong currents and thick smoke.
Judge Slams Guerrero in Fake Diploma Fraud Sentencing
A Bogotá judge sentenced Juliana Andrea Guerrero Jiménez to three years in prison for procedural fraud tied to fake academic credentials she used to seek a Colombian vice-ministry post, warning her actions were no accident.
Trump Vows $5,000 Payout to Adults if GOP Wins Midterms
President Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress after November's midterms, a pledge critics call unrealistic and possibly illegal.
Colombia Issues 11 Emergency Decrees After Deadly Earthquake
President Abelardo De La Espriella and his cabinet signed 11 economic and social emergency decrees to address the aftermath of the August 10 earthquake, which affected 16 Colombian departments.
Mercedes Barcha: ‘Gabito Universalized Aracataca’
A newly published book of interviews reveals how Gabriel García Márquez quietly supported his hometown, countering years of criticism that the Nobel laureate had forgotten Aracataca.
Medellín School Shooting: Teen Had History of Violence
A 17-year-old opened fire at a school in Medellín and injured himself; officials say he had a documented history of aggressive behavior. Two adults were later arrested for removing the weapon from the scene.