What does the assassination of a presidential candidate mean for Ecuador?
The slaying of anti-corruption advocate Fernando Villavicencio has underscored the threat of rising crime in Ecuador.
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$24bn for Ukraine tops Biden budget request ahead of looming showdown
Biden also requested funding for border security and disaster relief, as extreme weather continues to ravage US.
Russia launches first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years
Launch of the Luna-25 craft to the moon on Friday was conducted without assistance the European Space Agency.
Trump and valet plead not guilty to additional classified document charges
The additional charges stem from accusations that Trump tried to suppress subpoenaed security camera footage.
‘It’s gone forever’: Wildfires ravage town at heart of Hawaiian culture
Large parts of Lahania, the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, have been left in ashes as the Maui fires burn.
Ukraine orders civilian evacuation of Kharkiv areas as Russians advance
Ukrainian authorities order evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians in the Kharkiv region, northeast Ukraine.
US citizens detained in Iran moved from prison to house arrest
US news outlets say transfer marks first step in potential prisoner swap deal between Washington and Tehran.
Middle East Roundup: US, Iran jostle for control of Gulf
Third anniversary of Beirut blast and six months since Turkey and Syria's earthquakes: here’s the Middle East this week.
US, UK and Canada sanction Lebanon’s former central bank governor
Internationally wanted Riad Salameh resigned from post he held for 30 years after graft charges were filed against him.
Bullets hit car of Lebanon’s defence minister but no one hurt
Maurice Slim safe after incident a day after deadly shootout between Hezbollah, locals in Christian village.
Mass arrest at LGBTQ club in Venezuela prompts outcry over discrimination
Recent arrest of 33 men increases criticism of President Nicolas Maduro's overtures to anti-LGBTQ religious groups.
Uganda defiant after World Bank halts funding over anti-LGBTQ law
President Museveni says the country will reduce borrowing and not give in to pressure from foreign institutions.
How world reacted to Ecuador presidential candidate Villavicencio’s killing
Assassination spurs widespread condemnation, calls for justice for slain Ecuadorian anticorruption campaigner.
Lebanon’s army seizes ammunition after Hezbollah fight in Christian town
Hezbollah truck at the centre of clashes in Kahaleh was carrying ammunition, Lebanese army says.
ECOWAS leaders meet in Nigeria as Niger coup leaders remain defiant
ECOWAS chair Bola Tinubu says the Niger coup 'poses a threat ... to the entire West African region'.
‘Al-Qaeda’ attack kills secessionist commander and three fighters in Yemen
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has taken advantage of the war in Yemen to launch attacks.
At least 17 dead as boat carrying Rohingya refugees sinks in Bay of Bengal
Eight people were rescued and 30 remain missing from the boat, which was headed for Malaysia.
Who was Fernando Villavicencio, presidential hopeful shot dead in Ecuador?
Killing of Villavicencio, former journalist and union member who pledged to fight corruption, comes days ahead of vote.
Five Turkish soldiers killed in anti-PKK military operation in Iraq
Turkish military launched Operation Claw-Lock against PKK fighters in northern Iraq in April 2022.
Did US ask for Imran Khan’s removal as Pakistan PM after he visited Russia?
Intercept cites alleged 'cypher' to suggest US official told a Pakistani envoy 'all will be forgiven' if Khan is sacked.