A car bomb attack has shaken Colombia following the inauguration of a hardline president. Explosives struck the Pan-American Highway in the southwest of the country. The government has promised a harsh response to the attack. The incident has heightened concerns over security in the area.

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Iranian President Pezeshkian said he hopes talks involving Oman can bring an end to the “neither war nor peace” condition between Iran and the United States. Tehran is seeking a route out of the current impasse through dialogue. The talks are being viewed as a possible way to address the tense state of relations between the two countries.

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Iran has set demanding conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway will remain closed until the United States “corrects its behaviour.” The statement came from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and was carried by state broadcasting. The United Arab Emirates also said one of its ships had been targeted by an Iranian missile. An agreement to reopen the strategic passage remained out of reach on Saturday.

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Oman and Iran are continuing talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz in what the Foreign Ministry described as a positive atmosphere. The ministry stressed the importance of avoiding any action that could affect the negotiations. It also warned against steps that might undermine the progress already achieved. The statement placed emphasis on preserving the talks and their existing momentum.

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JD Vance said talks with Iran have made “some progress.” He noted that, over roughly the past week, Iran and Gulf countries—particularly Oman—have been discussing ways to ensure the safe movement of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions are focused on maintaining secure passage through the strategic waterway.

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The pact involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye has drawn mixed reactions. At the same time, Iran and Oman have agreed on a security framework for the Strait of Hormuz. The developments come on the 28th day of the second phase of the war on Iran.

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Iran said a deal with Oman over control of the Strait of Hormuz was close to completion. It cautioned that the agreement alone would not be sufficient to free the waterway. The United Arab Emirates separately said Iran had struck another ship in the strait. The statements put diplomatic negotiations alongside continuing concerns over shipping there.

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Belgorod was hit by what the acting governor described as a massive drone attack. At least 13 people were wounded in the incident. Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev said two children were among those injured. The statement provided no further details about the attack or the victims’ condition.

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Israel is accused of using archaeology as a weapon at ancient sites in the West Bank. Plans are reportedly under way for large-scale expropriations in Palestinian areas with historical significance. The proposed land seizures concern both the ownership of these areas and the treatment of their archaeological heritage. The allegations focus on the use of historic sites amid a wider dispute over Palestinian land in the West Bank.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey is closely monitoring the security situation in the Black Sea. He also said Ankara had proposed a moratorium on military actions to the parties involved in the Ukrainian conflict. Fidan indicated that the proposal included military activity linked to security in the Black Sea. His remarks did not say whether the parties had accepted the proposal.

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Turkey has called on the parties involved in the Ukraine conflict to declare a moratorium on military operations. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the request came from Ukraine. The statement presents the appeal as a Ukrainian request conveyed by Ankara. It centers on a proposed pause in military action by all sides to the conflict.

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Fifa has strongly condemned what it describes as a coordinated and continuing campaign against the organisation and its president, Gianni Infantino. The football governing body says the effort is intended to undermine both Fifa and its leader. Its statement frames the campaign as sustained rather than isolated. No further details about the campaign are given.

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Germany is facing hybrid warfare attacks from abroad every day, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt was quoted as saying. His warning followed a suspected attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The incident involved a drone believed to have been carrying explosives, according to the report.

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Two drones were seen flying over a German military base in the western part of the country earlier this week. The sightings came two days after a drone carrying explosives was discovered at a major cargo airport. The sequence has drawn attention to drone activity around sensitive German facilities. The report links the incidents through their close timing, without stating who operated the drones or what their purpose was.

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Some experts argue that the Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye defence pact signals a broader strategic shift in the Middle East. Others contend that the agreement supports, rather than disrupts, US objectives. The deal has therefore prompted contrasting assessments of its implications for Washington’s strategy. Its significance is being debated through these competing interpretations.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the Mecca agreement contains collective defense obligations comparable to those associated with NATO. He stressed that, technically, “it’s the same thing.” His characterization presents the agreement as carrying a substantial mutual-security commitment. The remarks focus on the nature of its defense provisions.

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Saudi Arabia is turning to Turkiye and Pakistan to build defence ties. The move raises questions about whether the kingdom relies too heavily on the United States. It also places the Mecca agreement’s challenges under scrutiny. The focus is on Saudi defence partnerships and its relationship with Washington.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the defence agreement signed by Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically equivalent to NATO’s Article 5 mutual-defence arrangement. Fidan added that the pact was not aimed at Iran, presenting the agreement as a mutual security commitment without naming Tehran as its target.

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have reached an agreement that does not identify any adversary. Analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind the pact. The arrangement is therefore being viewed as potentially defensive, while also signaling a broader strategic intent.

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Nigeria has held a mass-wedding ceremony for 1,500 couples. The event was organized as part of a state-sponsored program in the region. Among those remarrying was a widower who had lost his wife and six children in an attack. His remarriage took place alongside the other couples at the ceremony.

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The U.S. Senate has approved Todd Blanche, nominated by President Trump, as the country’s new attorney general. His appointment is now formally settled. Blanche previously served as Trump’s lawyer. U.S. media have raised questions about the independence of the justice system in connection with the appointment.

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The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the country’s new attorney general. Republicans dropped their opposition to the nomination and approved the former defense lawyer for President Donald Trump for a Cabinet post. Blanche will now serve as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.

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The US Senate has approved Todd Blanche as attorney general despite Democratic opposition. Democrats accused President Donald Trump of politicising the Department of Justice. Blanche previously served as Trump’s personal lawyer during several criminal trials before joining the administration. His confirmation places a former private legal representative of the president at the head of the department.

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The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general. Blanche, who previously served as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, secured approval despite concerns about the independence of the attorney general’s office. The close vote highlights the controversy surrounding his appointment.

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The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general. It also passed a spending bill. Bloomberg News Now presents a comprehensive audio report on the day’s leading stories. The program delivers updated coverage throughout the day. Its focus includes the latest developments in global business, presented in a concise format.

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Todd Blanche, who previously worked as Donald Trump’s lawyer, has been confirmed as US attorney general. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy provided the decisive vote. The confirmation followed a lengthy stand-off over the appointment.

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