Bomb on Colombia Highway Kills 14, Injures Dozens
A bomb attack on a highway in southwestern Colombia has left 14 people dead, with the authorities blaming a drug lord who was once part of the FARC guerilla group for the attack.
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Trump Cancels Envoys' Islamabad Visit Amid Iran Standoff
Skip next section Iran's FM to return to Pakistan for talks April 25, 2026 Iran's FM to return to Pakistan for talks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to fly to Russia after meeting with Pakistani officials (FILE: March 16, 2026)Image: Sha Dati/Xinhua/IMAGO Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after
Mexico: Unauthorized US Operatives Killed in Chihuahua Incident
Mexico's government said on Saturday that two individuals from the United States who were operating in its territory as intelligence agents were not authorized to carry out their activities.
King Charles Seeks to Repair Strained US-UK Ties
The "special relationship" between the United States and the United Kingdom has survived a revolution. Now the British government is working to ensure it can withstand Donald Trump. Despite deep economic and social ties and unparalleled intelligence sharing, the US president has chosen to repeatedly attack the UK and its Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Rare Interview: RSS General Secretary Speaks to NPR
In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers take part in the Hindu nationalist organisation's centenary celebrations at Reshimbagh Ground in Nagpur on October 2, 2025.
Zelenskyy Offers Talks with Russia During Azerbaijan Visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said his country is ready to hold talks with Russia in Azerbaijan, where he is currently visiting. This announcement was made after the Ukrainian leader met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev.
Tunisia Suspends Nobel-laureate Rights Group Amid Crackdown
A Tunisian rights group that was a co-winner of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize has been told to cease activities for a month by authorities.
Explosions, Gunfire Near Mali’s Main Military Camp
Two loud explosions and sustained gunfire rocked the area near Mali's main military base in Kati, outside the capital city of Bamako, early Saturday morning, according to the AFP and Reuters news agencies. A Reuters witness reported that soldiers had been deployed to block off roads in the area.
Raghav Chadha and Six AAP MPs Join BJP
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Prominent AAP leader Raghav Chadha joined BJP with six other MPs Congress leader Rahul Gandhi set to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Three killed in ethnic conflict in Manipur This blog is now closed.
Germany prepositions ships in Mediterranean ahead of Hormuz mission
Skip next section Hot chocolate? Authorities find illegal medication in Cologne kiosk April 25, 2026 Hot chocolate? Authorities find illegal medication in Cologne kiosk Authorities in the city of Cologne discovered an unusual item during a routine check of a kiosk, public broadcaster WDR reported on Saturday.
Palestinians Hold First Local Votes Since 2023 War
Municipal elections are being held on Saturday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in the Deir el-Balah area of the Gaza Strip, the first vote in the Palestinian territories since the war in Gaza.
Colombia and Venezuela Agree Joint Border Security, Trade and Power Plans
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday agreed to military cooperation to tackle crime on their shared border. Petro's visit marked the first to Caracas by a foreign leader since the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro.