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Trump Threatens Russia With Tariffs, Announces New Surge of U.S. Weapons for Ukraine

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Trump Threatens Russia With Tariffs, Announces New Surge of U.S. Weapons for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with sweeping new tariffs and unveiled plans to accelerate deliveries of American weapons to Ukraine, signaling a hardening posture toward Moscow after months of stalled peace negotiations and growing frustration over the unrelenting war.

Standing alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump said he would impose “severe tariffs” unless Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a peace settlement within 50 days. While the president did not detail the precise scope of the tariffs, he described them as “secondary,” meaning they would target nations that continue trading with Russia to further isolate the Kremlin economically.

Trump also said European allies would purchase “billions and billions” of dollars of U.S. military equipment to replenish Ukraine’s depleted arsenal. The package includes additional Patriot air defense systems, a priority for Kyiv as it endures waves of Russian missile and drone attacks that have pushed monthly civilian casualties to the highest levels in three years.

“My conversations with him are very pleasant, and then the missiles go off at night,” Trump said of Putin. “It just keeps going on and on.”

Trump’s renewed pressure comes as Russia intensifies its offensive along parts of the 1,000-kilometer front line and escalates bombardment of Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. In June alone, more than 230 civilians were killed and over 1,300 wounded, the U.N. human rights mission reported.

Earlier in his term, Trump repeatedly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as an obstacle to peace, calling him “a dictator without elections.” But Russia’s unrelenting attacks appear to have eroded Trump’s patience. This spring, he publicly implored Putin to halt the bombardments and later declared in a social media post that the Russian leader “has gone absolutely CRAZY!”

On Monday, Trump confirmed that European partners including Germany, the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Canada had agreed to jointly purchase American-made weapons for Ukraine. Rutte emphasized the urgency, saying, “Speed is of the essence here,” and indicated that some systems could be delivered immediately, with European stocks to be replenished by later U.S. shipments.

The president also announced that Patriot missile systems and other sophisticated weapons would be dispatched to help Ukraine defend its skies. The European Union will finance the purchases, Trump said, ensuring that American taxpayers are reimbursed.

“We basically are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military equipment,” he said. “They are going to pay us 100% for that.”

German officials said Berlin would fund two Patriot systems in addition to the three already sent to Ukraine. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius traveled to Washington on Monday to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, underscoring the coordinated effort.

Despite the tougher tone, Trump expressed skepticism about bipartisan legislation in Congress that would ratchet up sanctions and impose 500% tariffs on goods imported from countries that buy Russian oil and gas. “I’m not sure we need it,” Trump said. “It could be very useful. We’ll have to see.”

Instead, the president proposed a unilateral 100% tariff, warning that it could dramatically disrupt global commerce. Analysts noted such a move could effectively sever trade ties with China, which now buys nearly half of Russia’s crude exports.

“I use trade for a lot of things,” Trump said. “But it’s great for settling wars.”

Meanwhile, Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to discuss joint arms production, U.S. weapons procurement with European partners, and further sanctions against Moscow.

“We hope for the leadership of the United States,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram. “It is clear that Moscow will not stop unless its ambitions are stopped by force.”

Russian officials dismissed Trump’s threats. Senior lawmaker Konstantin Kosachev called the plan “a gift to the U.S. military-industrial complex,” while Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev insisted that dialogue between Washington and Moscow would continue despite “titanic efforts to disrupt it.”

U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump’s Mass Layoffs at Education Department

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U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump’s Mass Layoffs at Education Department

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to forge ahead with his plan to dismantle the Department of Education and lay off nearly 1,400 employees, delivering a major victory to the administration as it pursues one of Trump’s signature campaign promises.

In a divided order, the justices paused a lower court ruling that had blocked the layoffs and questioned the legality of the broader restructuring effort. The decision means the administration can immediately resume the process of terminating the employees, who have been on paid leave since March.

The unsigned order did not provide a rationale, which is typical for emergency appeals. But in a sharp dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, accused the majority of enabling “legally questionable action” by the executive branch.

“When the Executive publicly announces its intent to break the law, and then executes on that promise, it is the Judiciary’s duty to check that lawlessness, not expedite it,” Sotomayor wrote.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon welcomed the ruling, saying it underscored the president’s sweeping authority to reorganize federal agencies. “It’s a shame it took Supreme Court intervention to allow this department to move forward with the president’s vision,” McMahon said in a statement.

The layoffs had been temporarily blocked in May when U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued a preliminary injunction, warning the cuts “will likely cripple the department.” A federal appeals court declined to put Joun’s order on hold, prompting the Trump administration to escalate the matter to the high court.

The administration has argued that streamlining the Education Department is essential to reducing bureaucracy and shrinking the federal workforce, a central plank of Trump’s second-term agenda. Last week, the Supreme Court also cleared the way for broader workforce reductions across other federal agencies.

The legal fight over the Education Department is unfolding alongside new lawsuits challenging the administration’s freeze on billions of dollars in education grants for after-school care and summer programs. More than 20 states filed suit Monday, accusing Trump officials of overstepping their authority.

The current case combines two lawsuits that contend the plan effectively amounts to an illegal closure of the department. One was brought by two Massachusetts school districts, the American Federation of Teachers and other education advocates. The other was filed by a coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general.

Plaintiffs have argued that the layoffs leave the department unable to meet its obligations, including distributing federal student aid, supporting special education, and enforcing civil rights laws.

Since March, the employees targeted for termination have remained on leave. According to their union, the American Federation of Government Employees Local 252, they were prevented from returning to work under Judge Joun’s injunction but faced permanent dismissal absent court intervention.

The Education Department previously indicated it was “actively assessing how to reintegrate” the employees, asking them to disclose whether they had found other jobs to help plan “a smooth and informed return to duty.”

With Monday’s Supreme Court decision, the administration can now move forward with fully ending their employment, marking a major milestone in Trump’s effort to reshape federal education policy by rolling back the agency’s footprint.

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At Least 30 Dead, 100 Injured as Armed Groups Clash in Syria’s Sweida, Officials Say

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At Least 30 Dead, 100 Injured as Armed Groups Clash in Syria’s Sweida, Officials Say

BEIRUT (BN24) — Fierce fighting between local armed groups and tribal factions in Syria’s southern city of Sweida has left at least 30 people dead and around 100 wounded, the country’s interior ministry said Monday, marking a dangerous escalation of sectarian violence in the region.

The clashes erupted in Sweida, the provincial capital of Syria’s mainly Druze province, after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant Friday along the main highway connecting Damascus to the south.

Officials said the violence pitted Druze gunmen against Bedouin Sunni tribes, fueling fears that the power vacuum left after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad last December is deepening the country’s sectarian divides. Assad’s overthrow by Islamist-led rebel forces and the installation of a new government have upended the balance among Syria’s religious minorities.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that battles centered in the Maqwas neighborhood on the eastern edge of Sweida and spread to villages on the western and northern outskirts. The Defense Ministry has deployed military convoys in an effort to stabilize the area, the Observatory said.

This is the first major outbreak of fighting reported inside Sweida itself, although tensions have simmered for months. Last April, clashes erupted between Sunni militias and armed Druze residents in Jaramana, southeast of Damascus, before spreading to nearby districts.

The interior ministry said security forces would intervene directly to end the confrontations, but did not provide a timeframe.

The violence comes as Western governments, including the United States and Britain, have signaled readiness to gradually normalize relations with Syria after more than a decade of civil war. But minority communities remain on edge after repeated revenge killings. In March, hundreds of Alawites were killed in what appeared to be retaliation for an earlier attack by Assad loyalists, the deadliest sectarian flare-up Syria had seen in years.

Sweida lies about 24 miles (38 kilometers) north of the Jordanian border, in a region that has largely escaped the worst of the conflict but is now seeing renewed instability.

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Israeli Missile Hits Gaza Children Collecting Water, IDF Blames Malfunction-Reuters

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Israeli Missile Hits Gaza Children Collecting Water, IDF Blames Malfunction-Reuters

JERUSALEM (BN24) — An Israeli missile struck a group of Palestinians collecting water in central Gaza on Sunday, killing at least eight people, most of them children, and wounding more than a dozen, according to local health officials. The Israeli military said the missile was intended to target an Islamic Jihad militant but malfunctioned and fell dozens of meters from its intended point of impact.

A Palestinian boy inspects the site of an Israeli strike that killed Palestinians, gathered to collect water from a distribution point, according to medics, in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip July 13, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

“The IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved civilians,” the military said in a statement, adding that the incident was under review.

The strike hit a water distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp where residents had gathered to fill plastic containers, as widespread fuel shortages have forced the closure of many desalination and sanitation facilities. Ahmed Abu Saifan, an emergency physician at Al-Awda Hospital, said six children were among the dead and 17 people were injured.

Hours later, another Israeli strike killed 12 people in a market area of Gaza City, Palestinian media reported. Among the victims was a well-known hospital consultant, Dr. Ahmad Qandil. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on that strike.

Gaza’s health ministry said more than 58,000 people have been killed since the war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants launched a surprise attack into southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. The ministry, which does not distinguish between combatants and civilians, said over half of those killed in Gaza are women and children. In the past 24 hours alone, 139 fatalities were added to the toll.

The violence has escalated as ceasefire negotiations appear to have stalled. Talks mediated by the United States and held in Doha over a proposed 60-day pause in fighting have yielded little progress, with Israeli and Palestinian officials accusing each other of refusing to compromise. The main sticking point remains the scope of an Israeli withdrawal and guarantees over Hamas’ future military capabilities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated in a video posted on Telegram that Israel would not back down from its demands, including the destruction of Hamas, the release of all hostages and assurances that Gaza would no longer pose a threat to Israeli citizens. Netanyahu was expected to convene cabinet ministers later Sunday to assess the stalled negotiations.

The humanitarian toll has grown steadily as Israel’s campaign against Hamas pushes nearly all of Gaza’s more than 2 million residents from their homes. For many, evacuation orders have offered little safety.

In Gaza City early Sunday, a missile struck a home where a family had relocated after fleeing their neighborhood.

“My aunt, her husband and the children are gone,” said Anas Matar, standing in the debris of the building. “What is the fault of the children who died in an ugly, bloody massacre at dawn? They came here and they were hit. There is no safe place in Gaza.”

Trump Announces U.S. Will Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Says Putin ‘Talks Nice but Then He Bombs Everybody in the Evening’

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Trump Announces U.S. Will Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Says Putin ‘Talks Nice but Then He Bombs Everybody in the Evening’

WASHINGTON (BN24) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States will deliver Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine, describing the move as essential to helping Kyiv withstand Russia’s intensifying attacks. Trump leveled sharp criticism at Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the Kremlin leader “talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening.”

Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, Trump did not specify how many Patriot systems or interceptors the U.S. intends to send but said the European Union will reimburse the cost. The president’s comments marked his latest expression of frustration with Putin after months of stalled negotiations to secure a ceasefire.

“We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need, because Putin really surprised a lot of people,” Trump said. “He talks nice and then bombs everybody in the evening. But there’s a little bit of a problem there. I don’t like it.”

Trump’s remarks came as Ukraine struggles to repel near-daily missile and drone attacks that have intensified in recent weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has repeatedly called for expanded air defense capabilities to protect civilian areas and critical infrastructure. Ukraine’s air force reported that Russian forces launched four large-scale assaults this month alone, including hundreds of drones and missiles aimed at cities once thought to be beyond Moscow’s reach. On Saturday, at least 13 civilians were killed in strikes that included 623 drones and 26 missiles, among them 319 Iranian-made Shahed drones.

During a Cabinet meeting last week, Trump lamented the escalating toll of the war and the failure of diplomatic efforts to broker peace. “A lot of people are dying, and it should end,” he said. “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us.”

The president emphasized that Washington would not be footing the bill alone. “We basically are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military equipment,” Trump said. “They are going to pay us 100% for that, and that’s the way we want it.”

Trump is expected to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the coming days to discuss Ukraine and other security priorities. The meeting will come amid deepening concerns over the scale of Russia’s drone and missile campaign and questions about Europe’s capacity to sustain long-term support for Kyiv.

While Trump has previously said he hopes to reduce the United States’ exposure to prolonged overseas conflicts, Sunday’s announcement underscored his administration’s belief that reinforcing Ukraine’s air defense network remains critical in deterring Russian escalation.

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Donald Trump Awkwardly Joins Chelsea’s Trophy Celebration, Leaving Cole Palmer Baffled

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Donald Trump Awkwardly Joins Chelsea’s Trophy Celebration, Leaving Cole Palmer Baffled

New Jersey (BN24) – Chelsea star Cole Palmer looked visibly bewildered as President Donald Trump unexpectedly inserted himself into the team’s Club World Cup trophy lift on Sunday, turning a moment of triumph into a spectacle that left players and fans shaking their heads.

Trump, who had arrived to cheers from many of the 80,000 fans at MetLife Stadium, watched Chelsea dismantle Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in a dominant final performance. Palmer scored twice, with Joao Pedro adding a third before halftime to secure the title.

About 35 minutes before kickoff, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump touched down at Teterboro Airport aboard Marine One, traveling from Trump’s Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. After receiving a VIP welcome, the president settled into a luxury suite alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Melania, and a rotating cast of high-profile guests.


 Tradition dictates that dignitaries briefly present medals and the championship trophy before stepping aside to let players celebrate. But when the time came to hand Chelsea captain Reece James the trophy, Trump refused to leave the stage.

Instead, he remained front and center as Chelsea’s players gathered for photos. Palmer, who had earlier looked puzzled when Trump presented him with the Golden Ball award, was caught on camera appearing to mutter, “What’s he doing?”

The scene quickly went viral. Fans on social media were quick to draw parallels to Chelsea legend John Terry’s infamous full-kit celebration in 2012, when he joined the team’s Champions League trophy lift despite not playing in the final.

One supporter wrote, “Trump gone all John Terry.” Another posted, “Trump ruined the Chelsea celebration photo.”

Others found the spectacle hilarious:
“Trump standing clueless in the middle of Chelsea’s celebration photos lifting the trophy is brilliant lmao.”
 “Chelsea laughing their heads off at Trump joining them for celebration. Good stuff.”

Even Infantino seemed to struggle to coax the president off the stage.


 The president’s appearance came exactly one year after the assassination attempt he survived in Butler, Pennsylvania. As The Athletic reported, Secret Service agents coordinated with event organizers to secure his travel route and establish strict safety measures, including bulletproof glass at his stadium viewing area.

Trump was shown on the giant screens during the national anthem, prompting a mix of cheers and boos before the broadcast swiftly cut away.

His son Donald Trump Jr. and Donald Jr.’s girlfriend Bettina Anderson were also seen arriving at the stadium, sharing a kiss on the runway while waiting for the president.


 While Trump’s antics became a post-match talking point, they didn’t overshadow Chelsea’s historic victory. Palmer, who joined from Manchester City two years ago, capped a stellar tournament with a brace and an assist, solidifying his status as one of Europe’s most dynamic young midfielders.

For Chelsea fans, the night will be remembered both for a dominant win over Europe’s best—and for the surreal image of the U.S. president lingering awkwardly among the celebrating players.

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Jannik Sinner Defeats Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz to Win First Wimbledon Title

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Jannik Sinner Defeats Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz to Win First Wimbledon Title

WIMBLEDON, England (BN24) — Five weeks after a painful loss to Carlos Alcaraz in an unforgettable French Open final, Jannik Sinner flipped the script on tennis’ grandest stage. The top-ranked Italian defeated the two-time defending Wimbledon champion 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 Sunday to capture his first title at the All England Club and his fourth Grand Slam trophy overall.

Sinner, 23, showcased his trademark composure and resilience, outlasting Alcaraz in a match full of thunderous groundstrokes and athletic shotmaking. His performance not only ended Alcaraz’s 20-match winning streak at Wimbledon but also snapped the Spaniard’s perfect record in major finals.

“At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter how you win or lose these important tournaments,” Sinner said, clutching the gold trophy. “You have to understand what you did wrong, try to work on that — and that’s exactly what we did. We accepted the loss and kept working. That’s why I’m holding this trophy.”


 Just last month, Sinner had been two points from victory in Paris before Alcaraz stormed back to deny him in a five-set epic. The defeat did not rattle Sinner’s self-belief. When asked early in the Wimbledon fortnight whether that loss still haunted him, he brushed aside the idea.

“No. It’s a new tournament, new surface,” he said then. “I’m not concerned that one loss can influence me for so long. Here is a new chance to do something good.”

He was right.


 Sunday’s final was another demonstration of why Sinner and Alcaraz, 22, have separated themselves from the rest of men’s tennis. In a match that stretched over three hours, they traded blistering winners and pressured each other into rare mistakes.

Alcaraz, seeking his fourth major and riding a career-best 24-match unbeaten run, looked poised early. He snatched the opening set with a flicked backhand winner at full stretch that brought Centre Court to its feet. But Sinner never blinked.

After breaking early in the second set, he held steady despite Alcaraz’s occasional fireworks — including a 140 mph ace that sent a plume of white chalk swirling over the grass.

When Sinner faced two break points at 4-3 in the fourth set, he calmly reeled off four straight points, closing the door on any hope of an Alcaraz comeback. Minutes later, he sealed the championship as chants of “Car-los! Car-los!” gave way to applause.

“The things that went his way in Paris,” Sinner said with a smile, “went my way this time.”


 Their back-to-back meetings in the French Open and Wimbledon finals marked the first time since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal (2006–08) that the same two men contested those two title matches in the same year.

“I’m just really happy about having this rivalry with him,” Alcaraz said afterward. “It’s great for us, and it is great for tennis.”

Sinner’s triumph capped a remarkable run that included a semifinal victory over seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic. Despite an elbow injury that required a protective sleeve, Sinner never showed any physical limitations.

He finished the match with 39 winners and repeatedly broke Alcaraz’s rhythm with penetrating returns and fearless shotmaking.

When it ended, Sinner sank to his knees, his head bowed and his hands clutching his white cap. He then pounded the grass in celebration before embracing Alcaraz.


 As Sinner lifted the trophy before a Royal Box that included Prince William, Princess Kate, and King Felipe VI of Spain, it was clear that men’s tennis has entered a new era — one defined by a rivalry as compelling as any in the sport’s history.

Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Announces Run for Eighth Term

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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Announces Run for Eighth Term

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon (BN24) — President Paul Biya, Africa’s oldest head of state, declared Sunday that he will seek an eighth term in Cameroon’s presidential election this October, aiming to extend a tenure that has already spanned nearly 43 years.

Biya, 92, announced his decision in a statement posted on X in both French and English.

“I am a candidate for the 12 October 2025 presidential election,” he wrote. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you is commensurate with the serious challenges facing us. Together, there are no challenges we cannot meet. The best is still to come.”

Biya, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, had long been expected to stand again as the flagbearer of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), which he also leads.

Despite his advanced age and growing signs of discontent, Biya retains a firm grip on power. In recent months, several longtime allies have distanced themselves from his administration, and two high-profile figures have defected from his ruling coalition.

Yet the country’s fragmented opposition has struggled to coalesce around a single challenger, leaving Biya well-positioned to prolong one of the world’s longest presidencies.

Cameroon, an oil-producing nation of more than 28 million people, has faced persistent economic hardship and separatist violence in its English-speaking regions. Biya’s government has been accused by critics of clamping down on dissent and manipulating elections to maintain its rule.

As the October vote approaches, opposition leaders have vowed to rally support, but internal rivalries have so far blunted efforts to mount a unified campaign against the aging president.

Trump Marks One-Year Anniversary of Assassination Attempt During Club World Cup Final Appearance

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Trump Marks One-Year Anniversary of Assassination Attempt During Club World Cup Final Appearance

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (BN24) — President Donald Trump commemorated the first anniversary of the assassination attempt that nearly took his life by attending the FIFA Club World Cup final, where Chelsea overpowered Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to claim the title.

Trump, joined by first lady Melania Trump, family members, and close advisers, arrived at MetLife Stadium on Sunday to a mix of cheers and scattered boos. The couple took their seats in a luxury box suite alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, NFL legend Tom Brady, media executive Rupert Murdoch, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and several Cabinet secretaries.

The evening’s spectacle began with musical performances by Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini before Chelsea raced out to an early lead, with Cole Palmer scoring twice and João Pedro adding a third before halftime. PSG, fresh off a treble-winning season, never found their footing.

After the final whistle, Trump walked onto the field to congratulate both squads, presenting PSG players with their runners-up medals and handing the trophy to Chelsea as the English club celebrated their second Club World Cup championship.

Sunday’s match fell precisely one year after the July 7 attempt on Trump’s life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In an interview that aired Saturday with his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, the president spoke briefly about the anniversary, noting he preferred to focus on moving forward rather than dwelling on the attack.

Last week, the Secret Service disclosed that six agents had been disciplined with suspensions of up to 42 days over security lapses connected to the incident. Trump expressed continued trust in the agency, saying, “I have great confidence in these people. I know the people, and they’re very talented, very capable.”

The Club World Cup final also offered a backdrop for high-level diplomatic talks. Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, confirmed he planned meetings during the match with senior Qatari officials involved in negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release efforts.

“I’ll be meeting them,” Witkoff said, nodding when asked if the talks would include Hamas intermediaries from Qatar.

MetLife Stadium, which will host the 2026 World Cup final, served as a preview of what’s to come as North America readies for the tournament. Trump has already declared plans to attend multiple matches across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico next summer.

The president has also used sporting events to cement his public presence since taking office in January. In addition to Sunday’s soccer showcase, Trump has attended the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, UFC bouts in Florida and New Jersey, and the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia.

Despite rising tensions with Canada and Mexico over tariffs and immigration — and his controversial remarks suggesting Canada should become America’s 51st state — Trump insisted the friction would only add to the tournament’s drama.

“Tension’s a good thing,” he said earlier this year.

PHOTOS: Club World Cup Final Erupts in Chaos as PSG’s Luis Enrique Slaps Chelsea’s João Pedro After Defeat

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PHOTOS: Club World Cup Final Erupts in Chaos as PSG’s Luis Enrique Slaps Chelsea’s João Pedro After Defeat

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (BN24) — The Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain ended in extraordinary scenes Sunday after PSG manager Luis Enrique sparked a mass brawl by slapping Chelsea forward João Pedro across the face moments after the final whistle.

Chelsea had just sealed a dominant 3-0 victory at MetLife Stadium to capture their second Club World Cup title when tensions erupted on the field. As players and staff gathered to shake hands, Enrique lunged toward Pedro, placing his hands on the Brazilian’s chest before striking him in full view of the cameras.

Pedro, who had scored Chelsea’s third goal in the first half, fell to the turf as players from both sides rushed into a melee at the center circle. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was among the most agitated, shouting at Chelsea players while coaches and officials tried to restore order.

The chaos only lasted a few minutes, with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca intervening to pull his squad away from the confrontation so they could celebrate the club’s historic win. Enrique was escorted off the field by PSG staff, his expression locked in a scowl as he disappeared down the tunnel.

Fans flooded social media to react to the incident, with many describing Enrique’s outburst as “salty” and “classless.” Others simply called it “shameful” and mocked the PSG manager for losing his composure after the defeat.

The chaotic finale did little to overshadow Chelsea’s dominant performance. Cole Palmer scored twice in the opening half-hour and set up Pedro’s deft finish in the 43rd minute. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez preserved the clean sheet in the second half with a string of sharp saves to deny PSG any route back into the match.

PSG’s frustration deepened late on when João Neves was sent off for pulling Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella’s hair.

After order was restored, Chelsea players lifted the Club World Cup trophy to cap a triumphant night. President Donald Trump joined the squad on the podium in a surreal scene that drew further headlines.

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