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.
Oil prices rise as Iranian demands hinder outlook for Strait of Hormuz
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Oil prices increased as Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed without significant US concessions, including eased sanctions. Brent
International Criminal Court’s survival depends on member states’ actions
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces renewed threats from the United States, with heightened sanctions against its staff and calls to dismantle the institution. Analysts