Canada sidelined in USMCA renegotiations amid growing trade rifts
Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions

Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions

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Pakistan finds itself in a diplomatic sweet spot, wooed by Trump and China. Indian missteps are to blame, say analysts

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night.
US and Iran near a 60-day MoU aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz with talks due on nuclear and other differences.
Lionel Messi’s World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.
San Antonio rout Oklahoma City 118-91 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals, where New York Knicks await.
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.

A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak.
The incident is the latest setback for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Claude maker raises $65bn from investors ahead of expected initial public offering.
Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.