US president Donald Trump
Less than one-third of Americans favor Trump’s ditching of Paris climate accord
Environment
June 20, 2017
Less than one-third of Americans favor Trump’s ditching of Paris climate accord
Less than one-third of Americans support President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, a new poll…
Qatar signs $12 billion deal to buy F-15 fighter jets from US
Middle East
June 15, 2017
Qatar signs $12 billion deal to buy F-15 fighter jets from US
Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday the country has signed a deal to buy F-15 fighter jets from the…
Trump under investigation for obstruction of justice
World
June 15, 2017
Trump under investigation for obstruction of justice
US President Donald Trump is being investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, the Washington Post…
US appeals court upholds block on Trump travel ban
World
June 13, 2017
US appeals court upholds block on Trump travel ban
A US Court of Appeals on Monday decided to maintain a block on President Donald Trump’s travel ban targeting citizens…
Trump spoke by phone to Egypt’s Sisi to discuss Qatar: official
Egypt
June 10, 2017
Trump spoke by phone to Egypt’s Sisi to discuss Qatar: official
President Donald Trump spoke on Friday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and emphasized the importance of maintaining unity among…
‘Beatriz at Dinner’: Salma Hayek stars in film for the Trump era
Cinema/TV
June 10, 2017
‘Beatriz at Dinner’: Salma Hayek stars in film for the Trump era
“Beatriz at Dinner” — a film that takes a hard look at class, racism and environmental destructions — is seemingly…
Trump offers to help resolve Gulf crisis, UAE tightens squeeze on Qatar
World
June 8, 2017
Trump offers to help resolve Gulf crisis, UAE tightens squeeze on Qatar
US President Donald Trump offered on Wednesday to help resolve a worsening diplomatic crisis between Qatar and other Arab powers…
US State Department approves $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi
Middle East
June 6, 2017
US State Department approves $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of more than $1.4 billion worth of military training and equipment…
Activist Aya Hegazy calls on Egyptian officials to clarify reasons for her detention
Egypt
May 26, 2017
Activist Aya Hegazy calls on Egyptian officials to clarify reasons for her detention
Egyptian-American activist and founder of Belady Foundation for street children, Aya Hegazy, called on Egyptian officials to make clear the…
Trump meets Pope in Vatican, vows not to forget his message
World
May 24, 2017
Trump meets Pope in Vatican, vows not to forget his message
US President Donald Trump met Pope Francis, one of his most high profile critics, at the Vatican on Wednesday and…