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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...

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U.S.–Colombia Relations Plunge as Trump Announces Tariff Hike

                                   Trump called Colombian President Gustavo Petro an 'illegal drug leader'

Tensions between Washington and Bogotá have intensified after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Colombian exports, escalating a feud over drug trafficking. Speaking on Sunday, Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an “illegal drug leader” and declared that all U.S. payments to the South American nation would be halted.

The announcement followed U.S. military strikes on vessels allegedly transporting narcotics in the Caribbean, which Colombian officials condemned as violations of sovereignty. Petro’s government strongly rejected Trump’s accusations, calling them “false and offensive,” while warning that the measures could severely damage bilateral relations.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that U.S. forces had destroyed a boat linked to Colombian rebel groups, further fueling the dispute. Analysts warn that the breakdown in cooperation could undermine regional security and complicate joint efforts to combat drug trafficking.

With tariffs looming and aid suspended, the decades-long partnership between the two countries faces one of its most serious crises in recent history.

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