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.








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Armed groups have taken the conflict to the skies by making greater use of cheap, widely available drone technology.
Authorities say Green Cards from inside US are discretionary, not automatic rights.
Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students ‘suffer no harm’.
Human rights groups have criticised the government’s legislation targeting same-sex relationships.
The attacks by gunmen come as the government continues a drive to crack down on organised crime.

Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters.
The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.
The Trump administration had sanctioned the UN expert for her criticism of Israel’s policies towards Palestinians.
The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.

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