Donald Trump
Trump might be a strongman — but he still can’t do everything he wants
World
May 16, 2025
Trump might be a strongman — but he still can’t do everything he wants
CNN — A crush of domestic and global confrontations initiated by Donald Trump could be decided by this question: How…
On Middle East tour, Trump touts US tech to power post-oil future
Middle East
May 16, 2025
On Middle East tour, Trump touts US tech to power post-oil future
CNN — US President Donald Trump didn’t show up empty-handed on the first international trip of his second term. Joining…
Trump and Abu Dhabi ink partnership to build massive AI data center complex in UAE
Middle East
May 16, 2025
Trump and Abu Dhabi ink partnership to build massive AI data center complex in UAE
CNN — The United States and United Arab Emirates will partner to build a massive data center complex in Abu…
Trump floats Gaza “freedom zone,” again proposing the US take over the enclave
Middle East
May 15, 2025
Trump floats Gaza “freedom zone,” again proposing the US take over the enclave
President Donald Trump on Thursday again proposed the idea of the US taking over Gaza, offering the idea of a…
Analysis: Diplomatic hide-and-seek reveals Putin’s disregard for Trump
World
May 15, 2025
Analysis: Diplomatic hide-and-seek reveals Putin’s disregard for Trump
However the extraordinary diplomatic hide-and-seek plays out in Turkey, there is, at the time of writing, one key takeaway. The…
Trump announces plan to lift punishing sanctions on Syria
Middle East
May 15, 2025
Trump announces plan to lift punishing sanctions on Syria
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to lift sanctions on Syria following last…
White House officials say Trump won’t attend Ukraine-Russia talks, ending speculation sparked by president’s remarks
World
May 15, 2025
White House officials say Trump won’t attend Ukraine-Russia talks, ending speculation sparked by president’s remarks
Doha, Qatar CNN — No, President Donald Trump is not going to Turkey to personally mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks. For…
Trump’s embrace of Syria and its jihadist-turned-president could shake up the Middle East
Middle East
May 15, 2025
Trump’s embrace of Syria and its jihadist-turned-president could shake up the Middle East
CNN — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday had tea with a former jihadist who until recently had a $10…
Trump’s Middle East tour has more substance than the White House let on
Middle East
May 15, 2025
Trump’s Middle East tour has more substance than the White House let on
CNN — There’s more to Donald Trump’s Middle East trip than billion-dollar contracts, parades of camels and a storm back…
A home away from home: Why Trump wishes America was more like the Gulf
World
May 14, 2025
A home away from home: Why Trump wishes America was more like the Gulf
CNN — President Donald Trump would plainly like America to be more like the Gulf states he’s touring on the…