(2025-07-15). Saudi Arabia was the real winner at FIFA Club World Cup. responsiblestatecraft.org 
On Sunday, the FIFA Club World Cup came to an end as England's Chelsea delivered a surprising 3-0 pummelling of European champions Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey's MetLife stadium. The live broadcast frequently cut to President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino — the hosts and facilitators of the tournament — sitting in a boxMo together watching the game. But there was a third man equally responsible for the tournament, who was absent in attendance but whose influence reverberated throughout the stadium: Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. Millions of viewers watched on a free stream…
(2025-07-15). Trump's cuts, politicians' inactions kill in the Hill Country. workers.org 
Houston The Texas Hill Country is known for beautiful rolling hills, hundreds of wineries, scrumptious peaches, and tubing down the Guadalupe River. On the 4th of July, life along the river was forever changed. Rain began early that morning with a report that the river had risen 7 feet. Four . . . |
(2025-07-15). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-07-15). Trump sets 50-day deadline for Ukraine deal, threatens 100% tariffs on Russia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that Russia will face crippling 100% tariffs, referred to as "secondary tariffs", within 50 days if no agreement is reached to end the war in Ukraine.Speaking from the White House during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump expressed frustration over what he called a missed opportunity to end the conflict."We're very disappointed with them. I thought we'd have a deal months ago," Trump said. "If there's no deal in 50 days, we're going to impose very severe tariffs—100% secondary…
(2025-07-15). Trump to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, US envoy visits Kyiv. newarab.com 
(2025-07-15). UK to roll out red carpet for second Trump state visit. newarab.com 
(2025-07-15). Zhang Yongle: Reconfiguring Hegemony. newleftreview.org A view from China of the battle for America's ideological soul, pitting Trump, home-grown nemesis of Western liberal democracy, against Francis Fukuyama, subtlest philosopher of its world-historical triumph. Are these contrasted figures two manifestations of the same hegemonic principle?
(2025-07-15). US court briefly pauses Trump's move to end protective status for Afghans. aljazeera.com Appeals court blocks Trump administration from removing temporary protective status of nearly 12,000 Afghans.
(2025-07-15). How Trump's 50-day deadline threat against Putin will backfire. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In the first six months of his second term, President Donald Trump has demonstrated his love for three things: deals, tariffs, and ultimatums. He got to combine these passions during his Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday. Only moments after the two leaders announced a
(2025-07-15). Abbas demands Hamas give up Gaza with Trump 'hopeful' for truce. newarab.com 
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Abbas said the group must also hand over its arms to the PA, engage in political activity "in accordance with the
(2025-07-15). Trump slaps 30 percent tariff on Sri Lanka. wsws.org The Sri Lankan trade union bureaucracies responded to Trump's tariffs by assuring the government and big business of their willingness to cooperate.
(2025-07-15). Democrats, media cheer as Trump escalates Ukraine-Russia war. wsws.org The response demonstrates that Democratic Party opposition to Trump centered on issues of foreign policy, particularly the war against Russia, not Trump's attacks on the working class at home…
(2025-07-15). Washington demands Australian government commit to war on China. wsws.org The Trump administration is insisting on guarantees from Australia, as well as Japan, of involvement in any, potentially "imminent," US war against China.
(2025-07-15). Trump slaps 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico. aljazeera.com US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says US farmers have been 'crushed' by unfair trade practices.
(2025-07-15). Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against the Trump administration. wsws.org Khalil is a key target in the White House's efforts to overthrow the United States Constitution and establish a presidential dictatorship.
(2025-07-15). Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if no Ukraine truce in 50 days. presstv.ir Donald Trump threatens to impose secondary tariffs of 100 percent on Russia if a peace deal is not reached with Ukraine in 50 days.
(2025-07-15). Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees. whyy.org The With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan. The layoffs "will likely cripple the department," Joun wrote. A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold while the administration appe…
(2025-07-15). China's economy grows at steady pace despite Trump's trade war. aljazeera.com China's GDP grew 1.1 percent from April to June despite US tariffs, official data shows.
(2025-07-15). Superman: Trump forces outraged by defense of immigrants and … "human kindness" wsws.org The hostility to the film in certain quarters emerges out of the high level of social and political tensions in the US.
(2025-07-15). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-07-15). Trump plans to shut down the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. wsws.org "Closing the CSB will mean more accidents at chemical plants, more explosions and more deaths."
(2025-07-14). Japan urged to exercise prudence in military, security fields. ecns.cn China on Monday urged Japan to draw lessons from history, in a bid to exercise prudence in security issues as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-07-14). Rare 1938 Guangzhou bombing photos to debut in August. ecns.cn A newly-discovered series of photos recording the tragic Japanese bombing of Guangzhou in 1938 will become the centerpiece of an exhibit opening in the end of August commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.