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.
US economic growth slows as inflation persists amid rising interest rates
Linda Park
EUROPEAN FOCUS
Today, key discussions emerge regarding economic collaboration in Europe.
Continued efforts to strengthen unity are central to ongoing negotiations.
Ship seized near Strait of Hormuz reportedly brought toward Iran
Robbie Robertson
What’s going on?
Iran seized a ship near the Strait of Hormuz, confirming an earlier report of the incident. The vessel was brought into