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Trump appoints real estate exec Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated real estate executive Stephen Witkoff to be the next administration's special envoy for the Middle East. “Steve is a well-respected leader in business and philanthropy who has made every project and community he has worked on stronger and more prosperous,” he said of Witkoff Group's chairman, CEO […]

Saudi Royals Ask Trump to ‘Finish What You Started’ in Middle East

Former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud wrote: open letter He called on President-elect Donald Trump to “finish what he started the last time he occupied the White House” on the Middle East. Prince Turki is ambassador Trump, who was stationed in the United States from 2005 to 2007 […]

Trump announces pick of real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff for Middle East envoy

President-elect Trump has appointed his longtime ally, New York businessman Stephen Witkoff, as his special envoy for the Middle East. Witkoff is a real estate investor, landlord, and founder of the Witkoff Group, which he founded in 1977. President Trump's previous statements: Who will advise the new president? Steve Witkoff, founder and CEO of Witkoff […]

Trump’s Victory Sparks Mixed Reactions across the Middle East

The victory of US President-elect Donald Trump has sparked a variety of reactions across the Middle East. According to reports CBN Newsthe reaction was either to be met with complaints or to celebrate. Saudi journalist Ghassan Ibrahim said, “Trump's victory is a victory for Israel in the war on terrorism. Trump has shown strong support […]

Sheikh Mohammed launches National Investment Strategy 2031 to double cumulative FDI inflows to $353.9 billion – Economy Middle East

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubaiattended the launch of the National Investment Strategy 2031 during the 2024 UAE Government Annual General Meeting in Abu Dhabi, together with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Presidential […]

Oil News: Crude Futures Rally as Middle East Conflict Sparks Supply Fears – FX Empire

Middle East tensions and supply concerns push up oil prices Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, recouping some of the losses from the previous session. Geopolitical concerns, particularly rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah and reports that North Korean troops are supporting Russia in Ukraine, are driving the rise. These developments have reignited […]

Middle school teacher accused of sexually abusing former student

A Texas teacher has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with an underage boy over the summer. Angela Dawn Burns, 45, was arrested without incident Monday and booked into Keller Regional Jail. The school district said it is cooperating with police and Child Protective Services in their investigation. Burns was charged with sexual assault […]