Simple English News Daily Monday 17th November 2025. DRC peace deal. Ecuador referendum. Chile election. China Japan tension. Ukraine Russian oil targets...
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Nov 16, 2025 Ecuador's referendum sparks debates on US military presence, while Gen Z protests in Mexico highlight corruption issues. Chile's elections are heating up with early vote counting. A preliminary peace deal emerges in the DRC, aiming to quell conflict. In Ethiopia, a Marburg virus outbreak raises concerns. Tensions rise between China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands, alongside an accidental explosion in Kashmir. Russia's assaults on Ukraine escalate, impacting global oil dynamics. And in lighter news, 600 sheep made a charming stroll through Nuremberg.
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Ecuador Debates Foreign Military Presence
- Ecuador's referendum included a question on allowing foreign military bases, reflecting security debates in the region.
- President Daniel Noboa supports a US military presence to help internal security, showing executive push for foreign support.
US Lowers Some Food Tariffs
- President Donald Trump cut tariffs on some food imports, reversing earlier blanket tariff policies from 2025.
- Analysts say the change signals he recognises tariffs have contributed to inflation, contradicting his prior claims.
Preliminary Peace Deal In Eastern DRC
- The DRC and M23 rebel group signed a preliminary peace deal in Qatar after M23 captured large areas earlier this year.
- The deal aims to address instability in eastern DRC where M23 took cities like Goma and Bukavu.
