Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as US Attorney General in 50-49 Vote

WASHINGTON, United States — The US Senate early Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche as the country’s 88th attorney general, ending weeks of uncertainty over his nomination. Blanche, a former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, secured confirmation in a 50-49 vote after a late-night Senate session that continued past 4 a.m.

US Intelligence Warns Putin Could Test NATO Unity

WASHINGTON, United States — Recent US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin could attempt to test NATO’s resolve by launching a limited attack against a member country within the next few years, according to three people familiar with the assessments.

Colombia’s New President Backs Oil and Gas in Energy Shift

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged to revive the country’s oil and gas industry, restore state-owned energy company Ecopetrol and strengthen the electricity system, signalling a significant change in energy policy after the administration of former President Gustavo Petro.