Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Meet Donald Trump at White House on February 3

BOGOTÁ / WASHINGTON — Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Wednesday that he will travel to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on February 3 in a bid to address rising diplomatic tensions and ongoing cooperation on regional security issues. The upcoming meeting — the first in‑person summit between…

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US Backs Ukraine Security as France and UK Pledge Troops

PARIS — The United States has pledged firm backing for Ukraine’s post-war security, while France and the United Kingdom committed to deploying troops if a ceasefire with Russia is reached, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. The commitments were announced at a high-level coalition summit in Paris, bringing together representatives from 35 countries, including…

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U.S. Accused of Killing Survivors During Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in the Caribbean

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military carried out a second strike on a burning boat in the Caribbean, killing survivors of an earlier missile attack during a counter-narcotics operation on September 2, according to reports published Friday by The Washington Post and CNN. Both outlets, citing unnamed officials familiar with the mission, said troops had been…

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