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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal to be Signed on January 17

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will sign the long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact in Paraguay on January 17, a move aimed at boosting exports despite farmer protests. Read the full details.

NK Accuses South of Spy Drone Flight, Seoul Denies

North Korea alleges a South Korean spy drone intruded its airspace in January, displaying wreckage as proof. Seoul denies involvement, launching an investigation. Tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula.

Petro: Meeting with Trump can 'stop a world war'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his upcoming White House meeting with Donald Trump is crucial to prevent regional conflict. He warns of growing militarisation in South America. Read more.

US 'Doomsday Plane' Seen Amid Iran, Russia Tensions

A rare sighting of the US Air Force's E-4B 'Doomsday Plane' near Washington sparks global attention. Built for nuclear war, its flight coincides with rising tensions involving Iran and Russia. Watch the report.

US Withdraws from 66 International Organisations Under Trump

President Trump pulls the US out of 66 UN and global bodies, including climate and health groups, while proposing a massive $1.5 trillion defence budget. Analysts warn of a retreat from multilateralism. Read the full analysis.

US Captures Maduro, Trump Vows To Run Venezuela

US military seizes Venezuela's President Maduro. Trump declares America 'in charge', sparking global fears of further interventions in Latin America. Read the full analysis.

Trump Threatens Colombia After Maduro Capture

US President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against Colombia, escalating tensions after the capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Read the full details and Colombia's defiant response.

Latin America's Split Reaction to US Action on Maduro

The US seizure of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro sparks condemnation and applause across Latin America, highlighting regional divisions over intervention and authoritarian rule. Read the full analysis.

Latin America's New Democratic Dawn in 2026

Historian Enrique Krauze analyses Latin America's cyclical struggle for democracy, from 19th-century ideals to 2026's populist retreat and Venezuela's pivotal moment. Explore the region's resilient fight for freedom.

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