Trump’s Tour of Saudi Arabia Amid Criticism
New Delhi: President Trump’s plan to accept a luxury Air Force jet from Qatar has ignited a significant political debate, even prompting some Republicans to express concern. Trump, who referred to himself as “silly” for contemplating the offer, was approached by Qatar’s royal family with a 747-8 jumbo jet as a temporary solution while waiting […]
Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia to start Gulf trip aimed at securing economic agreements.
Riyadh’s cards for a 4-day Gulf Tour US President Donald Trump has landed in Saudi Arabia to kick off a four-day trek across the Gulf region. His focus appears to be on economic agreements, while security issues like the Gaza conflict and concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear program linger in the background. Accompanying Trump are notable […]
Trump reaches Saudi Arabia, escorted by fighter jets from Air Force One.
Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia with Fighter Jet Escort RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – President Trump touched down in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning, following an extraordinary flight involving fighter jet escorts through the country’s airspace. Journalists aboard the presidential plane noted that six F-15s accompanied the aircraft, three on each side, during the final half-hour […]
Trump Travels to the Persian Gulf for Visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE
Former President Donald Trump kicked off a significant tour of the Persian Gulf this week, focusing on business deals and strategic alliances with three key oil-rich nations: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. This visit is Trump’s first major foreign trip this semester, coinciding with ongoing tensions in the Gaza Strip amidst stalled […]
India Connects with US, UK, Russia, and Saudi Arabia After ‘Operation Sindoor’
Military Strikes on Terrorist Targets in Pakistan New Delhi: India made diplomatic outreach to several key nations, including the US, Russia, the UK, and Saudi Arabia, early Wednesday to discuss its recent military strikes on nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, sources indicate. The strikes were conducted as a response to the terrorist […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar To Settle Syria’s $15 Million World Bank Debt: Report
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced on Sunday that they would resolve Syrian debts totaling around $15 million, according to a statement released by Saudi media outlets. Both Gulf countries have played a key role in diplomatic outreach to new Syrian rulers since the long-standing expulsion of Strongman Bashar al-Assad in December. “The Kingdom of […]
Trump To Offer Saudi Arabia Over $100 Billion Arms Package: Report
Washington: The US is poised to provide Saudi Arabia with a weapons package worth well over $100 billion. Six sources with direct knowledge of the issue told Reuters that proposals were lined up during President Donald Trump’s visit to the kingdom in May. The package provided comes after former President Joe Biden’s failed management after […]
Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia as Elon Musk, kingdom mend ties
Tesla will begin selling in Saudi Arabia next month, and the electric car maker said on its website that Signaling CEO Elon Musk and the Kingdom will heal the rift that goes back to the 2018 billionaire's short-lived bid and make the company private. Tesla trades in other Middle Eastern countries, but not Saudi Arabia, […]
US peace talks with Ukraine, Russia are underway in Saudi Arabia
Media reports say peace talks with the US and Russian delegation aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are underway in Saudi Arabia on Monday. The discussion came after Ukrainian President Voldimi Zelensky said he held a “very useful” meeting with the American team in Riyadh on Sunday. “Our team works in a completely constructive […]
Russia launches massive drone attack ahead of Saudi Arabia peace talks
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine's Kiev and other major cities on Sunday, killing at least seven people. The attack comes just days before the Ukrainian and Russian delegations are scheduled to meet for Saudi Arabia's indirect peace talks with the United States. The United States mediates consultations and meets individual representatives. The […]