Pope Urges Peace for Ukraine and the Middle East in First Sunday Noon Blessing
Vatican City (AP) – Pope Leo XIII has called for a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging for the release of hostages and humanitarian aid during his first Sunday blessing. From the loggia at St. Peter’s Cathedral, he expressed the need for global powers to heed the call […]
Trump’s trip to the Middle East offers an opportunity to undermine Iran’s nuclear plans.
Eight years later, things have changed significantly. As President Donald Trump heads to the Middle East starting Tuesday, there’s a stark contrast to 2017, when he first visited Saudi Arabia. Back then, the U.S. still had the opportunity to hinder Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Now, time is running out, and Iran’s progress towards that goal could […]
Trump believes he is influencing the Middle East, but it is the Gulf states that will determine US foreign policy.
Donald Trump is accustomed to charting his own course. That might change soon as he navigates challenges he’s created in the Middle East. The U.S. President has made bold promises heading into his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. But, as always, reality seems starkly different. U.S. regional policies appear […]
Trump’s trip to the Middle East should lead to US successes — economically and strategically.
This week, President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is expected to yield significant economic benefits and, perhaps more quietly, regional ones, too. In addition to a major new investment pledge, there may be discussions on arms deals and energy ventures, alongside interests in cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence. […]
Trump will travel to the Middle East to attract significant investments.
WASHINGTON – During his trip to the Middle East next week, President Trump plans to prioritize attracting US investment from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, according to White House spokesperson Susie Wills. “The ties are well established,” Wills remarked about Trump’s long-standing relationships with the leaders of these nations. “It’s mostly centered […]
Special editions of ‘Special Report’ and ‘Hannity’ to be broadcast from the Middle East
Special Broadcasts from the Middle East During Trump’s Visit Next week, Fox News Channel is set to feature special editions of “Special Report” and “Hannity,” live from the Middle East as President Donald Trump embarks on his first visit of the new semester. Hosts Bret Baier and Sean Hannity will present their respective shows: “Special […]
Trump feels let down by Netanyahu, plans to act independently in the Middle East.
Israel Report President Donald Trump has expressed his disappointment with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is set to take new steps regarding the Middle East. A report in Hebrew cites two sources familiar with Trump, suggesting that he is shifting away from Netanyahu’s influence in significant policy decisions. Last month, Trump caught Netanyahu off […]
How Trump can transform the Middle East and outsmart China with a single bold action
Israeli and Turkish forces engaged in skirmishes over the weekend in Syria. Reports indicate that Israel targeted militias affiliated with the Turkish government, while Turkish sources claimed that an F-16 issued a “warning” to an Israeli aircraft. However, Israel has refuted those claims of an air conflict. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed that Israeli […]
Trump to declare that the US will refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf before a large trip to the Middle East.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is expected to announce that the United States will refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf during his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia next week, according to two U.S. officials who spoke to the Associated Press on Tuesday. Arab nations have been advocating for a change in the […]
Trump appoints special envoy for the Middle East, discusses hostages, Iran, and Houthis
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio officiated the swearing-in ceremony for President Donald Trump’s new special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkov, held in the Oval Office. Before the oath, Trump expressed his admiration for Witkov, who played a crucial role in negotiating an expansion of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as […]