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Secretary of State Marco Rubio again criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he is not a "very stable person in his remarks," but highlighted the strength of Washington's relations with Bogota regardless of the tensions.

The sharp expansion of U.S. military activity in the Caribbean since August has prompted analysts to assess how Venezuela could respond if Washington moves beyond pressure and toward direct military action against Nicolás Maduro's regime.

Russia is not playing nice.

Washington, D.C., activists and local leaders say the law enforcement operation President Donald Trump launched four months ago with the goal of fighting crime has led to a crackdown on immigrants

Beijing issues warlike warnings after Washington backs Taipei with record weapons deal and legal pledges

US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president's order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of tensions with Venezuela.

Sidelined by Trump, preoccupied with Ukraine and damaged by its immoral stance on Gaza, Europe can still help stabilise its eastern Mediterranean neighbours , says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

IN FOCUS: Sending the House home without a solution on health care is career suicide for many Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. But Trump’s opposition makes any deal impossible

You are standing in the checkout line, gripping a handful of gift cards for teachers, nieces, and the mail carrier. You feel accomplished, thinking you have knocked out half your holiday shopping list. But there is a silent grinch lurking on that rack, and you might not realize you have…

From immigration crackdowns to trade policy, the Trump administration is increasingly centralizing power in Washington, D.C.

A tech war is brewing between the US and EU as Washington threatens retaliation against Europe after heavy fines on Google, Apple and Meta, with Spotify now in the firing line.