Drug traffic
The Colombian government has strongly rejected recent allegations made by the White House that President Gustavo Petro is involved in producing and distributing illicit drugs. The Colombian Foreign Ministry called these accusations a "serious affront" to the president's dignity and stature, highlighting his tireless efforts against
Presidents (Government)
French former president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to become the first head of state in the history of the Fifth Republic to serve time in jail. He was found guilty of conspiring to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Muammar Gaddafi and was sentenced to five years in
Petro, Gustavo
President Donald Trump has attacked Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of failing to stop drug production and trafficking in the country. Trump, in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, threatened to cut US funding to Colombia, calling Petro "an illegal drug dealer" who is
Presidents (Government)
French former president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to become the first head of state in the history of the Fifth Republic to serve time in jail. He was found guilty of conspiring to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Muammar Gaddafi and was sentenced to five years in
Petro, Gustavo
President Donald Trump has attacked Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of failing to stop drug production and trafficking in the country. Trump, in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, threatened to cut US funding to Colombia, calling Petro "an illegal drug dealer" who is
Presidents (Government)
US President Trump has taken a tougher stance on Colombia, accusing the country's leader, Petro, of not doing enough to stop drug production. In a social media post, Trump referred to Petro as "an illegal drug dealer" and threatened to cut US funding to the country
Campaign funds
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy plans to hold his head high and write a book while serving a five-year prison sentence, starting on October 21, for attempting to raise campaign funds from Libya in 2007. Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy
Presidents (Government)
US President Trump has taken a tougher stance on Colombia, accusing the country's leader, Petro, of not doing enough to stop drug production. In a social media post, Trump referred to Petro as "an illegal drug dealer" and threatened to cut US funding to the country
Missiles
Tensions escalated between Ukraine and the US when President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he has no intention of providing long-range Tomahawk missiles, at least for now. The meeting, which lasted 2.5 hours, ended abruptly, with Trump stating "I think we're done. Let'
Presidents (Government)
Madagascar's former president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country in response to explicit and serious threats against his life, issued after weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis. The president left between October 11 and 12, with reports indicating
Presidents (Government)
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa in Moscow, discussing ways to enhance bilateral relations and strategic cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on strengthening relations, maintaining regional stability, and implementing agreements made through the Russian-Syrian Joint Governmental Commission. Both leaders emphasized
Presidents (Government)
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has been forced to flee the country due to violent protests that erupted weeks ago against him and his government. The president revealed in a speech broadcast on social media that he was moved to a safe location for his own safety. The protests,
