Pope Leo needs no further treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery.
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Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in region
Rightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.
US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two
US Southern Command says Sunday’s strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
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Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week
Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week.
Published On 22 Aug 2026
Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
From: NewsFeed
Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru
Heavy rains have flooded oads in Lima, while river overflows, landslides, and road closures continue to affect Peru.
Published On 17 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November
The pontiff’s first Latin America trip will take him back to Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary and bishop.
From: NewsFeed
Thirteen dead in Peruvian tourist plane crash over Nazca Lines
Footage shows firefighters dousing the wreckage of a crashed tourist aircraft in southern Peru.
Published On 2 Aug 2026
Peruvian plane crash kills 13, including European tourists
Those killed include 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archaeological site, recognised by UNESCO.
Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned
Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.
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‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
Peru’s newly inaugurated president indicates her government will join Trump’s Shield of the Americas coalition.
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