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.
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‘I always hear them before I see them’: Drones strike fear in Colombia
Armed groups have taken the conflict to the skies by making greater use of cheap, widely available drone technology.
US says temporary visa holders should leave to apply for Green Cards
Authorities say Green Cards from inside US are discretionary, not automatic rights.
Turkiye shutters liberal Istanbul university seized in criminal probe
Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students ‘suffer no harm’.
Senegal PM slams West’s ‘homosexual tyranny’, defends LGBTQ crackdown
Human rights groups have criticised the government’s legislation targeting same-sex relationships.
Gang violence kills at least 25 in Honduras
The attacks by gunmen come as the government continues a drive to crack down on organised crime.
From: NewsFeed
Turkish opposition leader vows to stay after court ousts him
Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters.
Published On 22 May 2026
US Senate pushes back against Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.
US says it has not changed its stance on sanctioning Francesca Albanese
The Trump administration had sanctioned the UN expert for her criticism of Israel’s policies towards Palestinians.
Net migration to the UK falls by nearly 50 percent amid tighter policies
The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.
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Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus
Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.
Published On 21 May 2026
