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Analysts: Disappearance of China’s Defense Minister Speaks About Xi’s Heightened Authority Over the Military
China’s Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, has been missing for two weeks, leading to speculation of his removal by Beijing. Analysts told The News Lens this reflects President Xi Jinping's increased authority over the military and ongoing personnel restructuring.

Ecuador Arrests 6 Colombians Over Candidate’s Assassination
Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso declared a two-month state of emergency after presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated.