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New U.S. sanctions target cocaine smuggling network in Ecuador
The U.S. on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on 15 individuals and entities based in Ecuador for their roles in an alleged maritime cocaine trafficking operation.
- U.S. sanctions 15 individuals, entities, and 10 vessels in Ecuador
- Targeted group linked to terror organizations Los Choneros and Los Lobos
- Sanctions aim to disrupt drug trafficking and protect U.S. borders
Nigeria: Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Sokoto
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs Patriot missiles, not gifts – we ready to buy weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs additional missiles for its Patriot air defense systems, which partners can provide, and that Ukraine is ready to purchase them.
Presidency blasts Atiku over promise to restore fuel subsidy
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Investments in completed Dubai property projects top $30bn in first half of 2026
Investments in completed real estate projects in Dubai jumped by more than half in the first quarter of 2026, as the sector maintained its resilience despite the effects of the Iran war.