Polling in Ecuador closed with President Daniel Noboa poised for re-election, leading with nearly 50% in early counts—just enough to potentially bypass a runoff. Challenger Luisa Gonzalez trails at 38%. With only 40,000 votes tallied and millions cast, final results are pending in the country’s most critical election in decades.
Calgary upholds backyard suite rules while allowing automatic approval for secondary suites
News Desk
The City of Calgary’s administration confirmed that 190 of the 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted last year received approval. Only two applications
U.S. and Saudi forces conduct airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Loisa Lane
The U.S. and Saudi militaries conducted airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, targeting “terrorist logistics and weapons sites” following alleged attacks on American forces. The