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Trump sanctions Colombia for rejecting deportation flights

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Colombia after its military aircraft refusal for deported migrants; tensions rise over immigration policy.

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9 months ago

January 27, 2025

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Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Colombia after its military aircraft refusal for deported migrants; tensions rise over immigration policy.

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the United States would impose sanctions and tariffs on Colombia for rejecting U.S. military aircraft carrying deported migrants.

Trump stated on Truth Social that a 25% emergency tariff would be applied to all Colombian goods entering the U.S., increasing to 50% within a week.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro had stated earlier that he blocked U.S. military planes carrying deported Colombians as part of the U.S. immigration policy. Reports indicated that Mexico also refused a similar flight on Saturday.

Petro expressed via Twitter/X that migrants should be treated with dignity and respect. He shared a video of Brazilian deportees flown out of the U.S. while restrained.

The Colombian president highlighted his stance by emphasising that migrants are not criminals. He stated his government cannot force migrants to stay in an undesired country, adding that any return must be conducted respectfully.

Petro called for a protocol from the U.S. for the dignified treatment of migrants before Colombia would accept their return.

Colombia reportedly denied landing clearance for two U.S. military aircraft, each carrying around 80 migrants, after the planes had already left California.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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