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Donald Trump's visit to China saw him making claims of friendship with Xi Jinping. Upon his return, he was questioned about Taiwan, and his response indicated a reluctance to confront China, suggesting he would make a determination on arms sales to Taiwan later without upsetting China.
Trump initially implied Xi Jinping offered help with the Strait of Hormuz blockade but later denied asking for favors. China then released a statement on Iran, reiterating its stance that the US was responsible for starting an illegal war against Iran, further humiliating Trump.
Iran's foreign minister used the BRICS platform to expose the Trump regime's double standards on Iran's nuclear program. US lawmaker Tim Kaine highlighted the US's historical interference in Iran, including the 1953 coup and support for Saddam Hussein, explaining the root causes of the present hostility.
The choking of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is making the US economy bleed, with rising utility prices. An attempt to pass a bill in the US Congress to prevent further military action against Iran was tied, showing some bipartisan concern against Trump's stance on Iran.
Israeli forces resumed their bombing campaign in Gaza against Palestinians, breaking ceasefire terms. Israeli entities are also planning to sue The New York Times for an editorial reporting on rampant sexual assaults on Palestinian hostages in Israeli detention camps, a reality known to many for years.
Israeli groups reacted angrily to footballer Lamin Yamal waving the Palestinian flag during Barcelona's victory celebration. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez publicly defended Yamal, with Palestinians in Gaza expressing their gratitude by carving his name in the sand.