China promises Latin America ‘trustworthy’ ties as Trump lays out demands – World

China will always be Latin America’s “trustworthy” friend and partner, its foreign minister told his Bolivian counterpart, as Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence. “Latin America is the home of the Latin American people, and is not any country’s ‘backyard’,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi…

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Trump bashes Zelensky, ‘confident’ on Ukraine deal – World

US President Donald Trump has effectively blamed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia’s invasion, as French President Emmanuel Macron prepares for another round of talks with EU and non-European partners on Wednesday. Zelensky previously criticised the US-Russia talks for excluding Kyiv, saying efforts to end the war must be “fair” and involve European countries. The…

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Champions Trophy: Young century stabilises NZ innings as Pakistan desperately search for 4th wicket – Pakistan

Green Team takes three big wickets, downing Conway, Williamson and Mitchell; 34 overs done. The much-awaited International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy tournament finally took off today as hosts Pakistan won the toss and opted to field against New Zealand at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium. Match summary by Abyan Amir: After the loss of 3…

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