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Qatar Airways Expands to South America with New Routes to Caracas and Bogotá

Qatar Airways Expands to South America with New Routes to Caracas and Bogotá

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of new flight services to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, starting July 22, 2026. This expansion marks the airline as the first Gulf carrier to operate in Venezuela and the first to connect the Middle East with both Colombia and Venezuela through scheduled services. The new routes will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays, with flights departing from Doha to Bogotá and then continuing to Caracas. The return flights from Caracas to Doha will be non-stop. This move is part of Qatar Airways' broader strategy to enhance its global network, aiming to serve over 160 destinations worldwide by the summer of 2026.
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Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks

Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez tells journalists that her country has no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move
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Venezuela's Acting President Defends Claim Over Guyana's Essequibo Region at UN Court

Venezuela's Acting President Defends Claim Over Guyana's Essequibo Region at UN Court

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has arrived in the Netherlands to present her country's case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the disputed Essequibo region, a mineral-rich area claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana. The hearings are part of a long-standing territorial dispute, with Venezuela asserting that a 1966 agreement nullified an 1899 arbitration decision that favored Guyana. The ICJ's final ruling, expected to take months, will be legally binding. Rodríguez's appearance marks a significant moment in the decades-long conflict, as Venezuela seeks to assert its historical claims over the territory.
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Toddler Survives Fall from Balcony After Being Left Alone by Father

Toddler Survives Fall from Balcony After Being Left Alone by Father

A toddler in Bogota, Colombia, survived a fall from a fourth-floor balcony after being left home alone by his father, who went out to buy cigarettes. The incident occurred when the child climbed onto the balcony's edge using brick blocks fixed to the wall. Neighbors, noticing the child in danger, quickly gathered below with blankets and jackets to form a makeshift safety net. The child fell but was caught by the neighbors, avoiding serious injury. The father admitted to leaving the child alone to prevent cigarette smoke from filling the apartment. Local authorities are now investigating the family environment and safety conditions at the home.
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Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says

Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says

By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO, May 11 (Reuters) - Brazilian planemaker Embraer is in talks with Colombia and Chile for potential orders of its C-390 military transport aircraft, as it steps up output to meet growing international interest, CEO Francisco Gomes Neto told Reuters.
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Toddler Survives Fall from Fourth-Floor Balcony in Bogota After Being Left Alone

Toddler Survives Fall from Fourth-Floor Balcony in Bogota After Being Left Alone

A dramatic incident occurred in Bogota, Colombia, where a two-year-old boy fell from a fourth-floor balcony after being left home alone by his father. The father had gone out to buy cigarettes, leaving the child unattended. The toddler was seen clinging to the building's exterior before losing his grip and falling. Fortunately, neighbors had gathered below with blankets and jackets, forming a makeshift safety net that successfully caught the child. The boy did not suffer any fractures and is reportedly in good condition. The father admitted to leaving the child alone to avoid smoking indoors. Local authorities are now investigating the family’s living conditions and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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El Al Launches Direct Flights to Buenos Aires, Expanding Global Network

El Al Launches Direct Flights to Buenos Aires, Expanding Global Network

El Al Launches Direct Flights to Buenos Aires, Expanding Global Network
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Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana region before UN court

Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana region before UN court

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has arrived in the Netherlands to defend her country’s claim to a mineral- and oil-rich region in western Guyana before the United Nations highest court in a dispute that has spanned decades
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Venezuela's Acting President Rejects Trump's 51st State Proposal Amid Territorial Dispute

Venezuela's Acting President Rejects Trump's 51st State Proposal Amid Territorial Dispute

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has publicly rejected President Trump's suggestion of making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state. Rodríguez emphasized Venezuela's sovereignty and independence during a press conference at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, where Venezuela is engaged in a territorial dispute with Guyana over the Essequibo region. The region is rich in natural resources, including oil, and has been a point of contention between the two countries. Rodríguez's comments come amid ongoing diplomatic interactions between Venezuela and the U.S.
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Venezuela-Guyana Offshore Oil Dispute Heads to International Court

Venezuela-Guyana Offshore Oil Dispute Heads to International Court

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has arrived at The Hague to represent her country in a legal dispute with Guyana over a resource-rich territory. The case, brought before the International Court of Justice, centers on the Essequibo region, which Venezuela claims as its own. This dispute is rooted in a historical boundary settlement from 1899, which Venezuela has long contested. The area in question is significant due to its potential oil reserves, with major discoveries made by ExxonMobil in recent years. The outcome of this case could have substantial implications for both countries' economic futures.
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British Airways Opens New Lounge at Miami Airport with Modern Design

British Airways Opens New Lounge at Miami Airport with Modern Design

British Airways Opens New Lounge at Miami Airport with Modern Design
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Rising Costs Impact Mother's Day Flower Prices in the U.S.

Rising Costs Impact Mother's Day Flower Prices in the U.S.

Rising Costs Impact Mother's Day Flower Prices in the U.S.