China’s Xi Jinping sets new precedent with July 4 message for Trump and US
Beijing does not usually publicise presidential messages to Washington on Independence Day
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Beijing does not usually publicise presidential messages to Washington on Independence Day
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Philippine Senate begins Vice President Duterte impeachment trial
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Thousands pay respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
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Trump launches new meme attack on Italy’s Meloni
US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may need a restraining order against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, reviving a public feud between the two leaders.
· RT
‘Incomprehensible decision’: Belgian minister slams FIFA’s U-turn on US red card
Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot criticized FIFA over its decision to overturn a one-match suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the team’s World Cup match against Belgium.
· Ferdinand Knapp, Camille Gijs
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In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the president did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his way
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Trump praises Harry Kane after England captain leads team to World Cup victory
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· Chris Bradford
Trump's calls, Ukraine's strikes and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert
The long-running Russia-Ukraine war appears to have entered a new phase after major developments over the weekend and ahead of a crunch NATO summit.
· Sam Meredith
Trump heads to Nato summit, Iran mourns Khamenei and Macron set for Syria visit | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump heads to the Nato summit in Turkey, where Iran, defence spending and support for Ukraine are expected to dominate discussions. European allies are also expected to outline new contributions to security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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· Jairo Bolledo
Nationals begin 3-game series with the Astros
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Performer calls for Trump’s death at funeral for Iran’s supreme leader
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Protesters to senator-judges: ‘The people are watching’
MANILA, Philippines — Pro-impeachment protesters from different political factions united in their calls to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, as the Senate impeachment trial began on Monday, stressing that “the people are watching” the move of senator judges.
· Allen Limos
FIFA cleared Balogun to face Belgium after Trump intervention, sources say
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Hanjin Logistics chief calls for fairer market for women entrepreneurs
Hanjin Logistics said Monday that President Emily Cho delivered a keynote speech and participated in a panel discussion at the 2026 ICSB World Congress, one of the world's leading international conferences on small business and entrepreneurship.
· Jeon Ji-woo
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For many in Israel, it appears inevitable that US President Donald Trump will re-evaluate Washington’s ties with Israel, an alliance that has helped sustain the Israeli military since its formation in 1948 from a myriad of Zionist militias.
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump sees red, prediction markets score and NATO's defensive
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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices slip following US holiday
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· Yuri Kageyama
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· Davidsmith, Josh Halliday
'NATO 3.0': Defense spending pledges face the Trump test
NATO faces a crucial test of its credibility and future viability this week as leaders meet in Turkey, with new European defense spending targets under unprecedented scrutiny from the White House.
· Elsa Ohlen
Ebola outbreak containment hampered by USAID closure, experts say
An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in central Africa has been exacerbated by cuts to U.S. and Western foreign support, experts say, a year after Washington slashed its international aid operations.
· Chloe Taylor
Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday while attending the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House said. Those discussions will come as Kyiv tries to refocus Trump’s attention on the conflict with Moscow an…
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Trump pushed NATO for changes. This week, he'll ask for more
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· Seung Min Kim
Organized labor calls for fair, uninterrupted impeachment process against VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — With the start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to begin Monday, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) said the Senate must let the constitutional process run its course, stressing that accountability is not an “all-or-nothing” exercise.
· William B. Depasupil
NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world's biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade US President Donald Trump from acting on threats to abandon it.
· Korea Herald
Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins, setting stage for 2028 Philippines election
The impeachment trial of Filipino Vice President Sara Duterte, which begins on Monday, is set to frame the Philippines 2028 presidential race and deepen a schism between two storied political dynasties that has plunged the Senate into turmoil.
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Nato on edge as angry Trump heads to key summit in Turkey | The National
Donald Trump heads to Ankara on Monday for a key Nato summit, with allies on edge as the irascible US President continues to fume at the defence alliance.
· Jihan Abdalla
Gatchalian uncertain over minority bloc boycott of Duterte impeach trial
MANILA, Philippines -- Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday said he was not sure whether the minority bloc would boycott the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Ukraine war briefing: Trump to meet Zelenskyy at Nato summit as US says battlefield progress ‘frozen’
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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil
LOS ANGELES — FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump, plunging the World Cup into uproar as Norway scored a stunning upset to send Brazil crashing out of the tournament.
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Journalists arrested in Turkey as NATO summit looms
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FIFA reaches a new low, with Trump again a gloating winner
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CNBC Daily Open: Red cards, record bets and market's risk-on mood
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FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
SEATTLE (AP) -- US President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.
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FIFA lifts ban on Balogun for Belgium clash after Trump calls Infantino
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Trump publica foto manipulada de los Obama y el Air Force One con grafiti en el avión
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Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale
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Philippine Senate opens impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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How US Soccer got Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned — including Trump’s phone call
SEATTLE — At the end of the day — a day before the most significant match in U.S. men’s soccer history — justice was served.
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'Astonished': Fury as FIFA lifts ban on USA player Balogun after Trump intervention
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Trump posts doctored photo of the Obamas and graffiti on Air Force One
President Donald Trump speaks during Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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