11 Things to Know About Soundstorm 2025

Every December, Saudi’s capital turns into the global stage for music as Soundstorm takes over Riyadh. Since its launch in 2019, the festival has become one of the largest music events in the world and a defining symbol of Saudi’s cultural and...

Positive results revealed from first prospective trial in heart failure due to Chagas disease

In patients with heart failure (HF) caused by Chagas disease, sacubitril/valsartan was superior to enalapril for the composite primary endpoint, predominantly driven by a significant reduction in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide...

Relatives of Colombian humanitarian worker jailed in Venezuela call for his release

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — When rumors spread last week that Venezuela ’s government would free several Colombians being held without trial in Venezuelan prisons, Diana Tique bought a plane ticket to travel to the border between the two countries to...

'Please take me back to jail': Gangster who fled India on 'dunki' route begs to return; tortured and starved in Colombia

A gangster, Sunil Sardhania, who fled to the US on parole last year, has returned to India after a harrowing experience on the illegal 'dunki' route GURGAON: A gangster who jumped parole last year to escape to the US returned to India earlier this...

Jose Maria Acevedo, Founder of Colombia’s Iconic Appliance Brand Haceb, Dies at 106

After more than 80 years in business, Jose Maria Acevedo, founder of Colombia’s iconic appliance brand Haceb, died at the age of 106. Credit: @ficogutierrez / X.com Courtesy. The Colombian industry has lost one of its most emblematic figures: Jose...

Chinese scholar elected VP of UNESCO women's group

Wang Yanfen A Chinese scientist has been named vice-president of UNESCO's Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World for the Asia-Pacific region, further consolidating China's role in advancing global equality and its commitment to...

Gustavo Petro’s Ex-Foreign Minister Files Criminal Complaint Against The Colombian President WIth US Attorney General

Álvaro Leyva Durán, Colombia’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has filed a criminal complaint in the United States with US Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The newly revealed document, dated September 25, 2025, from Bogotá, requests an...

Bolivian river dolphins sometimes dangle anacondas in their mouths and scientists don’t know why

Not all dolphins live in the oceans. Some can be found swimming in major rivers, especially in South America and Asia. The Bolivian river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis boliviensis), one of the few such species, is pretty elusive (and pretty...

Griffith Foods’ Model in Colombia: Robots with a Human Touch

Griffith Foods is a U.S.-origin company with a global presence and nearly five decades in Colombia. Its purpose is “Nourish the World by Blending Creativity and Care.” With more than 100 years of experience, it has established itself as a...

“President Gustavo Petro bears political responsibility for Miguel Uribe’s murder”—Former vice president of Colombia

Francisco Santos Calderón was vice president of Colombia between 2002 and 2010, and served as Colombia’s ambassador to the United States from 2018 to 2020. As a journalist and activist fighting against organized crime, he stood out for his...

Colombian killer who murdered couple and dumped their dismembered bodies in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge is jailed for at least 42 years

A Colombian porn star who murdered two gay men and dumped their remains in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge has been jailed for at least 42 years. Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35, killed civil partners Alberto Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71,...

Global Telcos Urged to Support New “Scam Signal” to Help Prevent Social Engineering Fraud

BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 28, 2025-- As mobile-enabled scams continue to surge worldwide, Jersey Telecom (JT) and global analytics software leader FICO, with support of the world’s largest mobile industry association, GSMA, are working...

Colombia to integrate C-Guard system into new PES frigates

The C-Guard decoy system has been chosen for the Colombian frigates, whose systems are shown here in a rendering. (Janes) Damen Naval confirmed in an 8 October release it has signed a contract with Danish defence technology company Terma A/S for...

2025 SiteMinder Partner Awards Honour Behind-the-Scenes Leaders Powering Hotels Through Accelerating Change

SiteMinder, the world's leading hotel guest acquisition and revenue platform, has unveiled the winners of the 2025 SiteMinder Partner Awards, presenting 12 awards to businesses across five continents that are transforming how hotels seize...

MMR Research Launches 'Sensory Bot'

October 27 2025 Consumer and sensory insights specialist MMR Research has launched Sensory Bot, an AI-powered tool which it says 'transforms how brands understand, optimize, and communicate product experiences.' MMR works for major FMCG and CPG...

How Medellín, Colombia Became One Of 2026’s Top Travel Destinations—And What’s Next For The ‘City Of Eternal Spring’

Medellín, Colombia was named among the best places to travel in 2026 by National Geographic. getty As travelers look ahead to a bustling holiday season, leaders across the tourism industry are setting their sights on 2026, revealing their...

Colombia Lags Behind in Tax System, R&D Investments

A report by the Tax Foundation ranks tax system of Colombia as the third worst in the OECD, while investments in R&D also fares poorly. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. A study on the Tax Foundation’s (TF) Fiscal Competitiveness Index...

Mitsubishi Corporation Acquires Stake in KIS Group

KIS Group has announced that Mitsubishi Corporation has acquired a minority equity stake in its Indonesia operations. This investment marks Mitsubishi Corporation’s first entry into the global biogas market. This investment marks a milestone in...

Researchers trace the ancient origins of an urban mosquito species

New research has uncovered the ancient origins of an urban mosquito species, Culex pipiens form molestus, also known as the 'London Underground mosquito' – disproving a long-held theory of when it first evolved. Published today (23 October) in...

SAVING NATURE AND FUNDACIÓN CAMANÁ ANNOUNCE LAND PURCHASE TO PROTECT HABITAT OF THE ENDANGERED CUNDINAMARCA ANTPITTA IN COLOMBIA

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saving Nature, a science-led conservation organization dedicated to preventing extinctions and restoring ecosystems, announced today the purchase of two key land parcels totaling 46 acres in the...