Trump news at a glance: profanity and push-back over success of Iran strikes | Trump administration

Trump news at a glance: profanity and push-back over success of Iran strikes | Trump administration

The US president’s shocking outburst at Iran and Israel capped a drama-filled 24 hours for Donald Trump, America, the Middle East and the world. As both sides defied his ceasefire, Trump lashed out, his anger and frustration clearly visible as he swore on live television. Trump later called Israel’s prime minister to demand he stop…

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China’s Cautious Calculus In The Iran-Israel Conflict – Analysis – Eurasia Review

China’s Cautious Calculus In The Iran-Israel Conflict – Analysis – Eurasia Review

By Antara Ghosal Singh In his first public comment following the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China is “deeply worried” about Israel’s military operation against Iran, and that “China stands ready to work with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in…

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Chinese President Xi Jinping will skip the BRICS summit in Rio (July 6–7) — TradingView News

Chinese President Xi Jinping will skip the BRICS summit in Rio (July 6–7), his first absence since joining the group. Premier Li Qiang will lead China’s delegation instead. Beijing cited a scheduling conflict and recent meetings with Lula as reasons for Xi’s absence. Brazilian officials expressed disappointment, noting Lula’s earlier goodwill visit to Beijing. Xi’s…

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The Problem With Trump’s Cease-Fire

The Problem With Trump’s Cease-Fire

Last night, President Donald Trump announced a “total and complete” cease-fire between Israel and Iran. Iran’s nuclear program, Trump said, had been “obliterated” and “totally destroyed” by the U.S. strikes, and Iran’s retaliation was “very weak” and resulted in “hardly any damage.” If the cease-fire holds, this episode would appear to mark a major foreign-policy…

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