Colombia: News
01 Nov 2024
DelhiHaryana man found living at Brazil airport for week unnoticed
A man from Kurukshetra, Haryana, lived undetected for a week at the Sao Paulo Airport in Brazil, News18 reported.
30 Oct 2024
Climate ChangeOver 1 in 3 tree species face extinction risk: Report
A decade-long global analysis has found that more than one in three tree species are on the verge of extinction.
10 Oct 2024
UNICEF1 in 8 girls/women raped/sexually assaulted before 18: UNICEF
The United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed shocking statistics on global sexual violence against female minors.
29 Aug 2024
HBOSpanish actors' son found guilty of murder, gets life sentence
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a YouTube chef and son of renowned Spanish actors, was found guilty of premeditated murder by a Thai court on Thursday.
20 Aug 2024
Angel Di MariaLionel Messi to miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers with injury
Football legend Lionel Messi will not take part in Argentina's impending FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.
25 Jul 2024
AmazonColombian woman receives lizard instead of air fryer from Amazon
In a bizarre incident that has captivated the internet, Sofia Serrano, a woman from Colombia, found a giant lizard in her Amazon package. The package was supposed to contain an air fryer she had ordered.
13 Jul 2024
Siddharth AnandSiddharth Anand's next: Thriller inspired by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Renowned director Siddharth Anand and producer Mahaveer Jain are joining forces to create a thriller film.
03 Jul 2024
DinosaursIf dinosaurs hadn't gone extinct, grapes wouldn't exist! Study finds
New research indicates that the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago may have allowed modern grapes to flourish.
08 May 2024
UniversityPlaces to visit when in Colombia's Andean
Colombia's Andean region unfolds as a vibrant tapestry of lush valleys and soaring peaks.
23 Apr 2024
Britney SpearsCelebrity handbag designer faces 18-month sentence for exotic leather smuggling
Nancy Gonzalez, a renowned handbag designer with a celebrity clientele including Britney Spears, Eva Longoria, Vanessa Hudgens, Victoria Beckham, and Hayden Panettiere, has reportedly been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
09 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismHop on a journey to Colombia's enigmatic Lost City
The Lost City Trek in Colombia invites adventurers to explore the ancient ruins of Teyuna.
29 Jan 2024
Tribal CommunityMatriarchal marvels: 5 tribes worldwide dominated by women
Throughout history, diverse societies have embraced unique social structures, and among them are tribes where women not only participate but indeed hold the reins of leadership, and play a central and dominant role in different spheres of governance and decision-making.
09 Jan 2024
EcuadorEcuador declares state of emergency after drug lord's prison escape
Ecuador has declared a state of emergency after an "extremely dangerous" druglord, Jose Adolfo Macias, aka "Fito," escaped from a maximum-security prison.
20 Nov 2023
Beauty5 ways Miss Universe 2023 pageant embraced diversity
El Salvador hosted the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, where 84 women competed for the coveted title and honored diversity and beauty beyond limits.
10 Jun 2023
Plane CrashHow Colombian children survived 40-days in Amazon after plane crash
Four children, including an infant, who survived an aircraft crash in Colombia on May 1 and spent the following 40 days in the Columbian Amazon rainforest, were rescued on Friday and flown to the capital Bogota on Saturday.
18 May 2023
WorldColombia: President says 4 children survived plane crash, military disagrees
Confusion has occurred over whether four children, who were involved in a plane crash two weeks ago in Colombia, have been found alive in the Amazon rainforest, reported BBC.
07 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS declines to return suspected 'spy' balloon debris to China
The United States said on Monday it has no plans to return the alleged spy balloon to China, which is being recovered from the Atlantic.
06 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaAfter US, Colombia spots 'balloon-like' object in its airspace
Colombia's military confirmed seeing an object resembling an air balloon flying over its territory on Saturday.
31 May 2021
FootballCopa America 2021: After Colombia, Argentina removed as host
The 2021 edition of Copa America is without a host nation less than two weeks before it kicks off.
31 Dec 2019
LifestyleFive animals (presumed to be extinct) that resurfaced this year
While extinction of animal species is a completely natural phenomenon, scientists estimate that they are today being lost at up to as much as 1,000 times the standard rate of extinction, with dozens of species disappearing every single day.
06 Dec 2019
LifestyleLove Bird-watching? Here are top five places you should visit
As the name suggests, Bird-watching is the act of observing birds in their natural habitat, for recreational purpose.
04 Dec 2019
BrazilCopa America 2020: Title-holders Brazil to start proceedings against Venezuela
The draw for the next edition of Copa America was officially held in Cartagena, Colombia, on Tuesday, as the 12 participating teams were divided into respective groups, besides the fixtures being finalized as well.
02 Dec 2019
Pablo EscobarToday in history: Drug lord Pablo Escobar's death anniversary
Colombia's most feared, iconic and devastating drug lord, Pablo Escobar died today 26 years ago. He was 44.
14 Mar 2019
FootballCopa America 2020: Argentina and Colombia to co-host the event
Argentina and Colombia have been selected as the host nations for the upcoming edition of Copa America football tournament, to be held in 2020.
10 Mar 2019
Plane CrashTwelve, including mayor and family, die in Colombia plane crash
A plane crash in Colombia killed 12 people yesterday, including a mayor and her family, the aviation and emergency services said.
18 Jan 2019
Terror AttackBomb strikes Colombian Police Academy, kills 10 and injures 65
A car bomb attack on a police cadet training academy killed 10 people and wounded 65 in Bogota yesterday, making it the worst such incident in the Colombian capital in 16 years.
20 Nov 2018
NetflixStory of 'Narcos' can be set anywhere: Producer Eric Newman
Showrunner Eric Newman says the story of 'Narcos' can be set anywhere in the world because drug business connects people beyond geographical and political boundaries.
22 Sep 2018
Pablo Escobar#NoMoreDrugLore: Museum dedicated to Pablo Escobar shut down in Colombia
A museum in Medellin, Colombia, which showcased the life and times of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar was shut down by the police on Thursday, as the managers didn't have a valid license to run it.
01 Sep 2018
Formula 1#GamingBytes: Hitman 2 puts Agent 47 in wild Colombian jungles
Hitman 2 is an upcoming sequel to the 2016 game, which will be available from November 13.
11 Jul 2017
WorldColombia: President Santos extends amnesty to 3600 FARC rebels
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed the third and final decree granting amnesty to around 3600 members of the rebel group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
26 Jun 2017
WorldOver 15 missing after passenger boat sinks in Colombia
A passenger boat with about 170 people on board sank near Guatapé in northwestern Colombia. At least six died, while over 130 have been rescued.