Migrant health workers increasingly plugging gaps in OECD workforce

The number of foreign-born doctors and nurses working in OECD countries has risen in the past two decades, highlighting the growing importance of migrant health workers, a report has found. The report, titled “International Migration Outlook...

Bihar elections—the curious case of missing Rahul Gandhi

Congress insiders say the “real campaign” will start after the Chhath festival, Rahul will also begin campaigning Amid the high-voltage Bihar election’ campaign, one question echoes across the political chatter — where is Rahul Gandhi? While...

Law, Power, and the Caribbean’s Test of Unity – in face of U.S. military action

- Advertisement - By Sir Ronald Sanders Four days after the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government reaffirmed the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, Prime Minister Kamla Persad‑Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago startled the region with a...

Trump says U.S., Japan will do ‘tremendous’ trade in meeting with prime minister

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump says U.S., Japan will do ‘tremendous’ trade in meeting with prime minister 01:44 UP NEXT Lawmakers need ‘genuine’ conversations to end...

Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of ‘carrying out extrajudicial executions’ after 9 US strikes on alleged drug boats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday accused President Donald Trump of “carrying out extrajudicial executions” that "violate international law" after nine US strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats. According to the US government...

Bernie Moreno and Carlos Giménez, the Republican lawmakers leading the campaign against Petro in Washington

It is October 21, 2025. Tensions between the United States and Colombia are running high: two days earlier, Donald Trump accused Gustavo Petro of being a “drug trafficking leader.” All of Colombia fears a harsh retaliation in the form of tariffs,...

Latin American Political Earthquake: Milei's Midterm Victory In Argentina Puts Chile In Focus Ahead Of Elections

After Javier Milei's surprise midterm victory in Argentina (documented here), along with the market reaction (see the Goldman note here), attention now shifts across the Andes to Chile's first-round presidential election next month....

How Medellín, Colombia Became One Of 2026’s Top Travel Destinations—And What’s Next For The ‘City Of Eternal Spring’

Medellín, Colombia was named among the best places to travel in 2026 by National Geographic. getty As travelers look ahead to a bustling holiday season, leaders across the tourism industry are setting their sights on 2026, revealing their...

Trump administration says it’s given 7 classified briefings to Congress on US military boat strikes

By Samantha Waldenberg, Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration said Monday it has provided seven separate classified briefings on US military strikes on alleged drug boats, even as lawmakers have said they have not received the...

‘You’re Not Murdering Anybody’: Sen. Lindsey Graham Rejects Military Concerns Over Attacks on Alleged Drug Boats

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told CBS’s Margaret Brennan on Sunday that President Donald Trump had “all the authority he needs” to conduct the recent military attacks off the coast of Venezuela, maintaining the legality of the strikes while brushing...

Trump Says Vance-Rubio Ticket Would Be ‘Unstoppable’ in 2028 Election

Marco Rubio (L) and JD Vance (R). X/ @eldiario October 27, 2025 Hour: 11:49 am On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that he would “love” to run for a third term in the 2028 presidential election, saying he has “the best numbers” in the...

As US Ratchets Up Pressure On Venezuela, Will (Or Can) Moscow Help Maduro?

It may be happening again. In 2019, the United States backed an opposition leader seeking to unseat Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Russia opposed the push, providing diplomatic assistance and a modicum of military support for a government that may be...

Griffith Foods’ Model in Colombia: Robots with a Human Touch

Griffith Foods is a U.S.-origin company with a global presence and nearly five decades in Colombia. Its purpose is “Nourish the World by Blending Creativity and Care.” With more than 100 years of experience, it has established itself as a...

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is now under US sanctions -- rocking a decades-old alliance between Washington and Bogota

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EDC Celebrates 10 Years in Colombia

Export Development Canada (EDC) proudly celebrates a decade of regional presence and successful business partnerships in Colombia. EDC’s representation opened its doors in Bogotá in 2013, two years after the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement...

JV article: Tiger Gold developing Colombia’s next mine

As Tiger Gold prepares to list on the TSXV later this year, the company published a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) this month for the Quinchía gold project in Colombia that shows strong economic base case value and exploration potential....

Morning Brief: Trump’s Asia Blitz & Military Build-Up In The Caribbean

President Trump brokers several monumental deals in Asia, the U.S. ramps up its military presence in the Caribbean, and we get an expert opinion on the state of the Trump economy. It’s Monday, October 27, 2025, and this is the news you need to...

Sen. Graham backs Trump's boat strikes as Congress debates its role in military oversight

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIV) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham appears to support President Donald Trump's legally dubious boat strikes as tensions continue to rise with the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela. The U.S. has...

Brilliant law student dies on eve of UWI grad

News Yvonne Webb 6 Minutes Ago Alexia Trim. - ON October 22, one day before she was due to don her gown and cross the stage at UWI’s St Augustine campus to collect her Bachelor of Laws degree with first-class honours, Alexia Trim died in Colombia,...

South African president condemns Israel for ‘undermining’ Gaza ceasefire

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed grave concern that the recently agreed Gaza ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas resistance movement is being systematically “undermined” by the regime's ongoing assaults on the besieged...