Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech
The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.

The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.










Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
Poland’s right-wing president has welcomed Trump’s announcement.
Erratic US policy moves leave European NATO partners increasingly unclear about which areas they should prioritise.
US and Iran continue mediated talks, exchanging draft proposals aimed at reaching a formal agreement.

Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.

Fault Lines investigates forced disappearances conducted by Ecuador’s military while waging a war against drug cartels.
Economics of Hormuz closure are skewed towards Iran, so why won’t the vessels just pay Tehran and sail away?
A US military operation in Cuba could be imminent, but Havana is not entirely defenceless, some analysts argue.
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir to travel to Tehran for talks, according to Iranian media reports.
Iran says diplomacy with the US remains open as Hormuz tensions deepen and outrage grows over Israel’s flotilla arrests.