Ecuador Voters Reject Foreign Military Bases and Constitutional Rewrite
Ecuadorians delivered a decisive verdict at the polls, rejecting President Daniel Noboa’s proposals to allow foreign military bases in the country and to authorize a full constitutional rewrite. According to official tallies, over 60 percent of voters opposed both questions, signaling strong public resistance to changes seen as threatening national sovereignty, institutional stability, and long-term […]
Pinto Orders “Deep Analysis” of Ecuador’s Health System After Temporary Leadership Assignment
Vice President María José Pinto has ordered an immediate “deep and urgent analysis” of Ecuador’s public health system to gather precise data on hospitals, health centers, drug procurement, and internal processes, marking a first step toward “swift, responsible decisions.” The measure follows President Daniel Noboa temporarily assigning her to lead the Health Ministry after Minister […]
Huge Fire Ravages Over 170 Buildings in Oita, Japan: Mass Evacuations and One Missing
A massive fire swept through the southwestern Japanese city of Oita on Kyushu island, destroying more than 170 buildings and forcing the evacuation of at least 175 people, officials and media reported. The blaze, which began Tuesday afternoon near the Saganoseki fishing port, spread rapidly through densely packed wooden homes and nearby forests, fanned by […]
