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Trump Presses Syria Leader on Israel Ties after Lifting Sanctions

This is Beirut, 14/05 22:18 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump landed in Doha on Wednesday after visiting Riyadh, where he urged Syria's president to normalize relations with Israel after offering a major boost to the war-ravaged country by vowing to lift sanctions. Trump became the first US president in 25 years to meet a Syrian leader -- Ahmed al-Sharaa, an erstwhile Islamist ...

China, US Slash Sweeping Tariffs in Trade War Climbdown

This is Beirut, 14/05 18:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The United States and China slashed sweeping tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days on Wednesday, marking a temporary de-escalation in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains. Washington and Beijing agreed to drastically lower sky-high tariffs in a deal that emerged from pivotal talks at the weekend in ...

Farhan: Trump Visit Reinforces Strategic Ties

This is Beirut, 14/05 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a press briefing on Wednesday following the departure of US President Donald Trump from Riyadh to Doha, highlighting a series of key regional and bilateral developments. Farhan described Trump’s visit as a “turning point” in Saudi-US relations, underscoring the depth of the long-standing ...

Protection Racket? Asian Semiconductor Giants Fear Looming Tariffs

This is Beirut, 14/05 12:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Inside one of South Korea's oldest semiconductor research institutes, the cleanrooms and workshops are calm and immaculate, but outside the Seoul National University campus, a chip storm is brewing. Last month, Washington announced a national security probe into imports of semiconductor technology, which could put the industry in the crosshairs ...

Saudis Invest Big in US Weapons, AI as Trump Basks in Welcome

This is Beirut, 13/05 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia on Tuesday promised billions of dollars in deals with the United States, from defense to artificial intelligence, as it threw a lavish welcome for President Donald Trump on the first state visit of his second term. Trump returned the favor by lavishing praise on the kingdom's crown prince and moving on a key Saudi policy request ...

Trump Pledges Support for a Peaceful and Prosperous Future in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 13/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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United States President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that Lebanon has fallen victim to Hezbollah and Iran, accusing the militant group of having “plundered the state” and brought suffering to the Lebanese people. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump dedicated part of his speech to addressing the situation in Lebanon. ...

President Aoun and PM Salam Welcome US Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria

This is Beirut, 13/05 20:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the decision by United States President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it a crucial development. President Aoun attributed it to the “valued efforts” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. “I welcome President Donald Trump’s announcement of lifting the ...

Trump Set to Meet Syrian Leader Ahead of Qatar Visit

This is Beirut, 13/05 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Donald Trump is set to meet the leader of Syria and the heads of the Gulf states Wednesday in Riyadh before travelling to Qatar where controversy is swirling over the gifting of a luxury aircraft. The US president was set to "say hello" to Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa during his last day in Riyadh, after vowing to remove sanctions against ...

Donald Trump Hails a "Tremendous Relationship" with MBS

This is Beirut, 13/05 18:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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U.S. President Donald Trump began his Gulf tour on Tuesday with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, marking the first stop in a regional trip focused on strengthening economic and strategic ties. During a meeting at the royal palace with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump described him as a “friend” and praised the “tremendous ...

US and Saudi Arabia Ink Massive $142 Billion Arms Deal

This is Beirut, 13/05 17:28 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The US and Saudi Arabia signed a mammoth arms deal Tuesday that the White House called the largest "in history" amid a raft of agreements inked by Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. "The United States and Saudi Arabia signed the largest defense sales agreement in history -- nearly $142 billion, providing Saudi ...

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