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Trump to host Colombian president for talks in first week of February

Trump to host Colombian president for talks in first week of February

'I am sure it will work out very well for Colombia, and the U.S.A.,' says US president

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US economy adds less-than-expected 50,000 jobs in December
09.01.2026

US economy adds less-than-expected 50,000 jobs in December

Unemployment rate down to 4.4% in December, below market expectations

US boards 5th tanker in crackdown on Venezuelan oil shipments
09.01.2026

US boards 5th tanker in crackdown on Venezuelan oil shipments

US Coast Guard seizes another 'ghost fleet' tanker, Olina, in international waters east of Caribbean Sea, says homeland security chief

Gustavo Petro says Trump planned military operation in Colombia
09.01.2026

Gustavo Petro says Trump planned military operation in Colombia

Colombian leader believes threat ‘frozen’ after phone call on Wednesday

Trump cancels 2nd wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation
09.01.2026

Trump cancels 2nd wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation

'However, all ships will stay in place for safety and security purposes,' says US president

Trump orders $200B in mortgage purchases to support housing market
09.01.2026

Trump orders $200B in mortgage purchases to support housing market

'This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,' US president says