Daniel Munoz fired Colombia into the World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group K after goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had threatened to turn the match into a night of frustration. Munoz struck the winner from the right side of the penalty area in the 76th minute, finally […]
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Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at FIFA World Cup
Colombia secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter played on the morning of June 18, strengthening their position in the tournament with an impressive attacking display. The South American side took control of the match in the first half and managed to break the deadlock in the 40th […]
As Colombia nears presidential elections, Pakistan calls for peace
With Columbia, a South American country, preparing for presidential elections, Pakistan Tuesday called for calm and full implementation of a peace accord signed almost 10 years ago. Speaking in the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said that the 2016 Final Peace Agreement was a Colombian-led-and-owned […]
Colombian military plane crash death toll rises to 66
BOGOTA — The death toll from a Colombian Air Force plane crash has risen to 66, nearly doubling earlier figures, as rescue teams continued recovering bodies from the wreckage, military sources said. The incident, involving a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, is among the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years for Colombia’s armed forces. Dozens of […]
Colombian president narrowly escapes helicopter assassination attempt
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA: Colombian President Gustavo Petro narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while travelling by helicopter with his daughters, authorities and the president confirmed on Tuesday. Petro said his helicopter was unable to land on Colombia’s Caribbean coast due to threats that “unspecified people were going to shoot,” forcing the aircraft to head out to open […]
Trump invites Colombia president to White House after earlier threats
WASHINGTON/BOGOTÁ: US President Donald Trump has invited Colombia President Gustavo Petro to the White House, in what analysts describe as a sudden diplomatic shift following recent public tensions between the two leaders. The move came after a phone call on Wednesday in which Petro “explained the situation of drugs and other disagreements” between the countries, […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejects Trump’s drug trafficking allegations
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro on Sunday dismissed threats made by US President Donald Trump, who accused him of involvement in drug trafficking and hinted at possible military action against Colombia. Read More: Punjab Police, CNF agree on joint strategy against drug trafficking The remarks came in the wake of Washington’s surprise military operation in Venezuela on […]
Colombia recovers artefacts from San Jose
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday oversaw the recovery of historical artefacts from the 300-year-old shipwreck of the San Jose galleon. The operation, carried out aboard Colombian Navy vessels, included the extraction of a cannon, a porcelain cup, and ancient coins. Read More: Tragedy in colombia: 10 dead, 11 injured in university field trip bus crash […]
Colombia expels Israeli diplomats after Gaza flotilla attack
Colombia expelled all remaining Israeli diplomats after Israel attacked the Global Samoud Flotilla heading to Gaza. President Gustavo Petro announced this decision on Thursday. He also declared the immediate end of Colombia’s free trade agreement with Israel. This move follows Colombia’s previous suspension of diplomatic ties in 2024 over violence in Gaza. The flotilla aimed […]
India faces setback as Colombia condemns civilian loss in Pakistan
India faced a diplomatic embarrassment this week as Colombia expressed regret over civilian deaths in Pakistan during India’s military operation. This development followed the Pahalgam incident and came as a result of Pakistan’s strong diplomatic outreach. The international community continues to question India’s narrative in the recent tensions with Pakistan. Indian newspaper The Hindu reported […]