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Trump Meets Syrian Interim President Amidst Lifting of Sanctions
US President Donald Trump met Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, marking the first diplomatic meeting between the two countries’ leaders in decades. The brief meeting came after the US lifted sanctions on Syria, with Trump stating the move is designed to “give them a chance at greatness.” “We’re going to forge a […]
Trump Envisions “Golden Age” for Middle East
Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the future of Middle East envisioning a region transformed from “turmoil, strife, war and death” to a “land of opportunity and hope”. He believes this vision, which he calls the “golden age of the Middle East”, can become a reality with strong US leadership and cooperation with regional partners. […]
US-Saudi Bond “More Powerful Than Ever”- Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has declared that the bond between the United States and Saudi Arabia is “more powerful than ever” after signing a $142 billion arms deal with the kingdom. The agreement, described by the US as “the largest defence sales agreement in history”, is a significant milestone in the relationship between Washington and […]
India-Pakistan Conflict Escalation
Unprovoked and reprehensible dastardly attacks killed 40 civilians, including seven women and 15 children, and 11 military service members in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. Pakistan reported 11 personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces embracing martyrdom and 78 wounded while defending the motherland with exemplary valour. However, India claimed 15 civilians and five soldiers died in […]
Trump’s Middle East Tour: Securing Investments
Donald Trump’s Middle East tour focuses on securing significant investments for the US economy, with his first stop in Saudi Arabia. Trump’s trip prioritizes economic issues, aiming to attract over $1 trillion in new investments from Gulf states into the US economy, focusing on infrastructure and manufacturing to support his “America First” agenda. Potential deals […]
The Trump Family’s Expanding Middle East Business Empire
The Trump family’s business ties to the Middle East have more than tripled since President Donald Trump’s first term in office, a CNN tally of the deals has found. The expansion includes luxury skyscrapers, golf courses, and cryptocurrency deals in the region, raising concerns among government ethicists. Concerns Over Conflicts of Interest Critics argue that […]
Trump Meets with Saudi Crown Prince as Middle East Trip Gets Underway
President Donald Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his first major international trip of his second term. The meeting highlighted the countries’ business ties and Trump’s efforts to shore up relations with key Middle Eastern allies. Trump heaped praise on the crown prince, calling him “very […]
Xi Jinping Warns Against “Bullying” and “Hegemonism” in Trade
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned that “bullying” and “hegemonism” will only backfire, in a veiled reference to the United States, just a day after a temporary truce was agreed in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Xi chose to deliver this message at a summit of Latin American and Caribbean officials […]
Trump Weighs Attendance at Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey
US President Donald Trump is considering attending potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday. Trump expressed openness to attending the talks, saying, “I think you may have a good result out of the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine.” He added, “I don’t know where I’m going to be […]
Trump’s Mediation Offer on Kashmir Puts India in a Tight Spot
The offer to mediate the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan by US President, Donald Trump has put India in a difficult position. For decades, India has opposed third-party mediation, particularly on the long-running dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir. Trump’s comments came after he announced a ceasefire between the two countries on Saturday, brokered by […]