During a White House meeting, Donald Trump complimented Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English proficiency, a remark that sparked controversy given English is Liberia's official language and Boakai's education. Critics viewed Trump's comment as condescending, while the White House defended it as a heartfelt compliment, highlighting Trump's commitment to global stability and Africa.
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China insists on approving the next Dalai Lama. However, the current Dalai Lama says the selection should follow Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He reiterated this ahead of his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama has entrusted the Gaden Phodrang Trust with overseeing the search. The current Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959.
Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler have identified a potential weakness in Shubman Gill's technique, despite his recent dominant form. They suggest Jofra Archer, with his ability to nip the ball back, could trouble the Indian captain in the upcoming Lord's Test. Buttler recalls Archer dismissing Gill in the IPL with a similar delivery, offering England a possible strategy.
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During the third Test at Lord's, Ravindra Jadeja playfully reminded KL Rahul to stay focused after a dropped catch in the previous match at Edgbaston. Jadeja's comment, caught on the stump mic, referenced Rahul's missed opportunity to dismiss Brydon Carse. At the end of Day 1, England stood at 251 for 4, with Joe Root nearing a century.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old, made the fastest century in Youth ODIs. He scored a 52-ball century against England U19. Earlier, he became the youngest T20 centurion in IPL 2025. Suryavanshi now aims to score a double-century in his next match. He was inspired by Shubman Gill's innings at Edgbaston. He wants to bat longer for his team's benefit.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's remarks questioning Prime Minister Modi's recent five-nation tour, deeming them “irresponsible and regrettable.” The MEA disassociated the government from Mann's statements, which mocked the relevance of Modi's visits to countries like Ghana and Brazil.