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Sugar tax won’t hurt Nigerians, could save 50m lives - World Health Organization

Alexa.ng ·

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that increasing the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Nigeria will not place a burden on the population. Instead, the health agency and other experts argue, it could save millions of lives by...

Consensus Grows on Gaza Genocide, But Many Holocaust Scholars Remain Silent

Truthout · July 17, 2025

Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. We speak with leading Israeli American historian Omer Bartov about his latest essay for The New York Times, headlined “I’m a Genocide...

Colombian entrepreneur found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cartel cocaine

Sunshine Sentinel - Florida · July 14, 2025

Hayden O’Byrne United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida | The Florida BarHayden O’Byrne United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida | The Florida Bar A Colombian entrepreneur, Neder Valencia Julio, has been...

In Colombia, The Hague Group Charges Israel With Genocide

Drop Site · July 15, 2025

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West Asia News Live: President Trump says he is in no rush to talk with Iran; child malnutrition in Gaza doubles

Firstpost · July 16, 2025

Meeting of 30 nations in Colombia focuses on ending Israeli occupation of Palestine A conference of 30 nations, including China, Spain, and Qatar, began in Bogotá, Colombia, on Tuesday to formulate coordinated political, economic, and legal...

Mary Kay Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Underscoring Key Milestones Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Spheres

Antara · July 16, 2025

Dallas--(ANTARA/Business Wire)--Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for sustainability and women’s empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2030 commitments and 2024...

How Trump is hindering international artists from playing Seattle

The Columbian - Washington State ·

Over the last 12 years, Freakout Festival has not so quietly become Seattle’s signature underground music festival. It’s a uniquely Seattle experience bringing together the region’s music community and international artists, particularly from...

Woman, 35, Travels to Turkey for Mommy Makeover After Having 3 Kids. The Result and Price Are Equally Shocking (Exclusive)

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Social media influencer Cayley traveled to Turkey for a mommy makeover and paid a fraction of what the procedure would have cost in the U.S. She estimated it would have cost around $40K to get the surgery done locally in Arizona, but...

Canada’s carbon tax is a disaster for our economy

Filipino Post · July 16, 2025

Commentary By Lee Harding No carbon tax will ever satisfy global-warming advocates, but by most measures, Canada’s carbon tax is already too high. This unfortunate reality was brought to light by Resource Works, a B.C.-based non-profit research...

Amnesty International denounces enforced disappearances in Venezuela in new report

Buenos Aires Herald · July 15, 2025

Amnesty International denounced in a new report the “widespread” use of enforced disappearances in Venezuela as part of a “state policy aimed at punishing those who question the government.” The organization said it considers this practice to be a...

Report: Colombia IDs FARC Terrorist as 'Mastermind' of Conservative Senator Assassination Attempt

Breitbart · July 15, 2025

Colombian authorities identified a “peace negotiator” with the Marxist FARC terrorist group as one of the presumptive masterminds behind the assassination attempt against conservative Senator Miguel Uribe, the newspaper El Tiempo reported this...

Indra renews Colombia's air surveillance network with radars that guarantee maximum safety

Atalayar · July 15, 2025

Indra is moving forward with the modernisation of Colombia's air surveillance network with the delivery of the first of the new radars it will install in the country. The contract, awarded by Aerocivil, the public entity that manages all air...

LIAT 2020 LANDS MAJOR DEAL FOR CHARTER FLIGHTS TO COLOMBIA

ABS Antigua & Barbuda · July 16, 2025

LIAT 2020 has entered a major partnership which will result in charter flights between Antigua and Barbuda and Colombia in South America. The flights are set to begin in September this year, as part of a historic agreement between the...

Latin American solidarity brigade to attend Cuban celebrations for July 26th

Cuban News Agency · July 15, 2025

HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 15 (ACN) The 30th Latin American and Caribbean Brigade of Volunteer Work and Solidarity with Cuba, with 132 members from 11 nations, will participate in the July 26th celebrations as part of its visit to the country from July...

Aid Cuts to Colombia in 2025

Borgen Magazine · July 14, 2025

LONDON, United Kingdom — Colombia has access to numerous organizations and aid programs that can help families escape poverty. However, recent aid cuts from the United States (U.S.) are beginning to take effect, raising concerns about the impact...

Bre-B on the Horizon: Cobre Prepares for Greater Business Digital Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times · July 15, 2025

In September 2025, Colombia will be joining its Latin American (LatAm) neighbours in the digital payments world, as the Central Bank of Colombia (Banco de la República) will make Bre-B, the new payment system for individuals and businesses,...

Uruguay vs Argentina, Copa América Femenina 2025 – Preview, Prediction, H2H, Match Details and How to Watch

Time Bulletin · July 15, 2025

Uruguay and Argentina, two of the best teams in the 2025 Copa América Femenina, will play each other today in Quito, Ecuador. The South American women’s soccer competition is now in its group stage and will culminate in a championship final on...

CWI leads formation of La Federación De Críquet De Las Américas

Caribbean Life - New York · July 16, 2025

Cricket West Indies President, Dr. Kishore Shallow. Cricket West Indies Cricket West Indies (CWI) is leading the effort to establish La Federación de Criquet de las Américas (FECA) to promote cricket in North, Central, and South America. FECA will...

How Latin Americans Are Rewriting the Spanish Soundscape, One Podcast at a Time

LatinAmerican Post · July 15, 2025

Nearly one in ten people living in Spain today were born in Latin America. As migrant voices multiply, new podcasts and radio shows are emerging—not as nostalgia pieces, but as lifelines that blend homegrown news, practical survival, and cultural...

D&E President’s, Dean’s Lists released

The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia · July 15, 2025

Submitted photo Davis & Elkins College has released the president’s and dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester. ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College has released the president’s and dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester. The president’s list...