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.
Iran conflict disrupts Gulf energy sector and raises oil price concerns
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US oil companies reported significant profits amid rising prices due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, with Brent crude increasing approximately 22% since February. However,
Mladic dies, prompting reflections on his legacy and ongoing fascism
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Ratko Mladic, the former head of the Army of Republika Srpska and a convicted war criminal, has died, prompting responses that range from condemnation to