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AMERICAS Politics

Colombia Faces First Major National Protests Under De la Espriella Administration

On October 14, 2026, thousands of Colombians participated in nationwide demonstrations against the government of President Abelardo de la Espriella. Organized by a coalition of trade unions, Indigenous organizations, and the Historic Pact political movement, the protests marked the first major stree…

16 Oct 2026

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Fires Strike Two Commercial Tankers in Romanian Black Sea Waters as Drone Attacks Escalating Near Danube Route

On October 14 and 15, 2026, two commercial chemical tankers caught fire in Romanian territorial waters near the mouth of the Danube River's Sulina Canal. The Comoros-flagged Yara J reported an explosion and fire late Wednesday evening approximately 10 nautical miles southeast of Sulina, while the Sa…

16 Oct 2026