Colombian President Takes Office & More | News in Easy Japanese

News In Easy Japanese · Aug 8, 2026 · 3m

New leadership in Colombia and a key defense pact in the Middle East highlight today's news.

Lingopie's News in Easy Japanese brings you essential stories in clear, slow Japanese to aid your learning, including presidential changes and international agreements.

Today's news in easy Japanese:

Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated as Colombia's new president, holding the ceremony in Cali.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, a mutual defense pact.

Todd Blanche has been confirmed as the new U.S. Attorney General following a narrow Senate vote.

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