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Colombians now the biggest foreign contingent on Ukraine’s frontlines

Thousands of miles from Bogotá, in the frozen trench lines of eastern Ukraine, Colombian accents have become a familiar sound of war. Between 1,000 and 2,000 Colombian nationals are currently serving in the ranks of…

RICHARD EMBLIN February 24, 2026

U.S President Donald Trump and his AI image of Canada, Venezuela and Greenland with the U.S flag. Photo: Truth Social

Trump shows AI map with Canada, Greenland and Venezuela under U.S flag.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there was “no going back” on his goal to bring Greenland under U.S. control, refusing to rule out…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF January 20, 2026

Colombia’s Petro Calls Chile’s President-Elect José Kast a “Nazi”

Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, triggered yet another diplomatic rupture in South America on Sunday after denouncing Chile’s president-elect, José Antonio Kast, as a “Nazi,” rejecting…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF December 15, 2025

Ex-Spychief Hugo Carvajal Warns U.S of Maduro’s “Narco-Terrorist” Regime

Hugo Carvajal Barrios, the former Venezuelan intelligence chief known as “El Pollo,” has issued an explosive letter from a U.S. federal prison alleging that Nicolás…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF December 4, 2025

Did Venezuela’s ex-spymaster Hugo Carvajal Spark OFAC Sanctions Against Petro?

The U.S. Treasury’s unprecedented decision to sanction Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his inner circle has sparked speculation that recent testimony by Venezuela’s former spy…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF October 27, 2025

U.S. Senate Warns of Hezbollah Expansion in Colombia and Venezuela

Hezbollah’s growing foothold in Latin America has found its epicenter in Venezuela and along the porous 2,000-km long Colombia-Venezuela border, where U.S. lawmakers and former…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF October 23, 2025

Nobel Prize: Machado “keeps the flame of democracy burning”

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday, recognizing her “tireless work…

RICHARD EMBLIN October 10, 2025

At the Crossroads of Global Trade, Singapore Redefines the Power of the Port

PSA Singapore, the world’s largest container transshipment hub, handled a record 40.9 million TEUs in 2024. From its colonial origins in 1819, Singapore has become…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 24, 2025

Singapore's Business District and Parliament building. Photo: Richard EmblinSingapore's Business District and Parliament building. Photo: Richard Emblin

72 Hours in Singapore: Where Colonial Heritage Meets a New Tomorrow

Singapore is where futuristic gardens meet colonial grandeur, and Michelin-starred hawker stalls share the stage with bold global cuisine. In 72 hours, explore sacred temples,…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 18, 2025

How Singapore Turned Necessity into Sustainability and Global Influence

Singapore has engineered a vision for green living. From desalinated water, smart housing, eco transportion, and integrated planning, this island nation blends innovation, multicultural harmony,…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 13, 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia: A Timeless City in Endless Motion

Jakarta, Indonesia’s vibrant capital, blends colonial charm with modern energy. From the historic streets of Kota Tua and lively Fatahillah Square to rooftop bars, colorful…

RICHARD EMBLIN May 30, 2025

What Indonesia’s Floating Solar Project can teach Colombia about a clean energy future

The Cirata Reservoir project in Indonesia's West Java offers a blueprint for Colombia’s renewable transition and regional cooperation with Southeast Asia. As the largest floating…

RICHARD EMBLIN May 26, 2025