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Ecuador shock Germany, beat them 2-1 in FIFA World Cup, how did they qualify for Round of 32?

Football | Jun 26, 2026, 03:57 AM IST

Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but both teams still progressed to the Round of 32. Germany topped the group, Ivory Coast finished second, while Ecuador qualified as one of the best third-placed teams.

GER vs ECU FIFA World Cup LIVE: Ecuador pull off a heist, beat Germany 2-1 in New York

Football | Jun 26, 2026, 01:33 PM IST

Germany face Ecuador in their final Group E match with a Round of 32 spot already secured. Ecuador, still searching for their first goal of the tournament, need a positive result to keep their knockout hopes alive and avoid relying on other results.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticises Bengaluru infrastructure

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticises poor road infrastructure in Bengaluru, says 'hang your head in shame'

Trending | Mar 29, 2025, 03:21 PM IST

Sharing a video of the roads in San Cristobal Island, Ecuador, founder and CEO of Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticised Bengaluru. She wrote, "hang your head in shame". Check out her post here.

Ecuador: Gunmen kill 8 in latest mass killing a day after rival gang kills 5 tourists 'by mistake'

World | Apr 01, 2024, 09:27 AM IST

It was the second mass killing in as many days. On Friday, five people who had been kidnapped were killed execution-style in the coastal province of Manabi by an armed gang.

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Ecuador: 29-year-old councillor shot dead in broad daylight while shooting video

World | Feb 10, 2024, 02:54 PM IST

Ecuador has been rocked by several instances of violent attacks after President Daniel Noboa launched a virtual war against drug gangs. After the assassination of a presidential candidate, the country has seen kidnappings of several police officers and public executions.

Ecuador, Prosecutor killed, TV station attacked

Ecuador: Prosecutor investigating dramatic TV studio attack shot dead amid rising violence

World | Jan 18, 2024, 12:54 PM IST

Prosecutor César Suárez, who had carried out other high-profile investigations in the past, was shot while driving a vehicle, according to Attorney General Diana Salazar. At least 13 people have been arrested in the assault at TC Television after President Daniel Noboa declared an emergency.

Ecuador security forces conduct raids as prison guards remain hostage, President declares emergency

World | Jan 12, 2024, 12:04 AM IST

Noboa has declared a 60-day state of emergency, sending the military onto the streets and naming 22 gangs as terrorist groups, and said on Wednesday that US aid was expected within days.

Masked gunmen interrupt live TV broadcast at TC Television.

Ecuador: Masked gunmen interrupt live TV broadcast as violence rages across country | WATCH

World | Jan 10, 2024, 08:16 AM IST

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa issued a 60-day state of emergency after the apparent prison escape of Adolfo Macias, leader of the Los Choneros drug gang. Ecuador has been rocked by several violent instances since then, with the kidnappings of seven police officers and several explosions.

Villavicencio's remains being carried by the Ecuadorian

Ecuador: Political leader shot dead less than a week after assassination of presidential candidate

World | Aug 15, 2023, 05:31 PM IST

The 59-year-old Fernando Villavicencio, a prominent presidential candidate outspoken against corruption and cartel-fuelled violence, was assassinated last week, an incident that shook the South American nation.

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Ecuador declares state of emergency after top Presidential candidate Villavicencio's assassination

World | Aug 10, 2023, 08:16 PM IST

"Given the loss of a democrat and a fighter, the elections are not suspended; on the contrary, they have to be held, and democracy has to be strengthened," said Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso.

Ecuador Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio

Ecuador's top Presidential candidate Villavicencio assassinated I All you need to know about him

World | Aug 10, 2023, 10:13 AM IST

The news was also confirmed by the incumbent President Guillermo Lasso who took to the social media platform, X, to extend solidarity and condolences to his family members. He assured the family that the accused would not be spared.

Ecuadorean woman who revived during her wake is dead

Ecuadorean woman who surprised her relatives by knocking on her coffin is now 'dead'

World | Jun 19, 2023, 12:36 PM IST

Ecuador’s health ministry confirmed in a statement that Bella Montoya died from an ischemic stroke after spending a week in intensive care.

'Dead' woman suddenly started knocking from inside coffin I What happened next? WATCH

World | Jun 13, 2023, 12:33 PM IST

The frightened family members decided to open the wooden box after hearing a bizarre sound from the coffin. After opening, they saw the 'dead' woman breathing heavily.

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Strong earthquake kills at least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru | DETAILS

World | Mar 19, 2023, 08:40 AM IST

Earthquake news today: The US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of about 6.8 that was centered just off the Pacific Coast, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s second-largest city. One of the victims died in Peru, while 14 others died in Ecuador.

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