USA vs Belgium: World Cup last 16: Trump, Balogun, prediction, start time
Lobbying by US President Trump and last-minute U-turn by FIFA has stirred a controversy before the USA vs Belgium game.
World
aljazeera.com
06.07.2026
Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.
World
aljazeera.com
06.07.2026
Trump thanks Fifa for spending USA striker's ban
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.07.2026
Trump thanks FIFA as it suspends Balogun’s ban for Belgium World Cup match
Balogun was set to miss USA vs Belgium last 16 tie but will now be available as FIFA surprisingly ends his suspension.
World
aljazeera.com
05.07.2026
Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence
Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence
World
aljazeera.com
05.07.2026
Trump offers to help end Russia-Ukraine war in Putin call, Kremlin says
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov says Trump made the offer during a nearly 90-minute phone call with the Russian president.
World
aljazeera.com
05.07.2026
Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event
Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event.
World
aljazeera.com
04.07.2026
Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’
Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.
World
aljazeera.com
03.07.2026
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
World
bbc.co.uk
01.07.2026
US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power
The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.
World
bbc.co.uk
01.07.2026
Trump: The US is winning over Iran militarily
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the American delegation is leaving for Doha for negotiations on the settlement of the conflict with Iran.
Azerbaijan
report.az
30.06.2026
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.06.2026
Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday
The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person
World
bbc.co.uk
28.06.2026
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.06.2026
Trump justifies strikes on Iran amid ceasefire
The US has struck Iran in retaliation for what it says was an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
World
aljazeera.com
27.06.2026
Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.
World
bbc.co.uk
26.06.2026
ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful
Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.
World
aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
Trump says UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham is ‘extremely liberal’
Trump has made his first comment on the UK’s likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’.
World
aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
Rutte attempts to ease Trump-NATO rift over Iran ahead of annual summit
NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to ease tensions with Trump ahead of next month's NATO summit.
World
aljazeera.com
25.06.2026
Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.
World
bbc.co.uk
25.06.2026