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Trump Describes Russia’s Deadly Strike on Ukrainian City as ‘Horrible’

President Trump has said Russia’s deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy was “a mistake,” calling it a “horrible thing” even as members of his administration went further with condemnation that served as a rare critique of Moscow while the White House is pushing for a cease-fire.

Ecuador’s President Wins Re-election in Nation Rocked by Drug Violence

Ecuador’s president, who unexpectedly surged in the polls to secure a shortened term in 2023, was declared the victor of the presidential election with a decisive lead on Sunday in a race that showed voters’ faith in his vows to tackle the security crisis with an iron fist.

Xi’s Visit Highlights Dilemma for Southeast Asia in U.S.-China Trade War

China’s leader is on a charm offensive in Southeast Asia, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a superpower rivalry.

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