THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 187 • Updated Monday, July 6, 2026 at 09:26 PM UTC

Trump intervenes with FIFA to lift US star Balogun's World Cup suspension

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino, sparking controversy and a challenge from Belgium.

Sources: AP News


Iran mourns Supreme Leader Khamenei in massive funeral procession

Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Sources: AP News


Hamas dissolves government in Gaza, transfers power to UN-backed committee

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee.

Sources: AP News


Trump to enforce NATO spending promises at upcoming summit in Turkey

Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he’ll try to enforce them.

Sources: AP News


China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific, raising regional concerns

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns.

Sources: AP News


Macron visits Syria as first major Western leader under new leadership

Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership.

Sources: AP News


Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledges scare factor in switching teams for first time in his NBA career.

Sources: AP News


Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over Meghan and kids

Prince Harry’s UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him.

Sources: AP News


Cuba hit by islandwide blackout as fuel reserve dwindles and grid crumbles

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles.

Sources: AP News


Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in gaming division reset

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in a ‘reset’ of its gaming division.

Sources: AP News