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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 ...

What Riyadh Really Expects from Trump's Visit

Soumia Benmerzoug, 13/05 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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On May 13 in Riyadh, Donald Trump kicked off a high-stakes tour of the Middle East, starting with a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia. Escorted by Saudi F-15 fighter jets and greeted warmly by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the former real estate mogul turned president is under close scrutiny from the Kingdom. What are the Saudis really hoping to ...

Trump Basks in Saudi Welcome on Business-Focused State Visit

This is Beirut, 13/05 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish, royal welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first state visit of his second term, with the US president foremost focused on business deals at the start of a Gulf tour. Saudi Arabia escorted Air Force One with fighter jets before bringing out long-stretching honour guards both at the airport and a palace decked ...

US State Department: Supporting LAF Remains a Priority

This is Beirut, 13/05 15:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US State Department spokesperson Sam Warburg emphasized on Tuesday the United States’ commitment to supporting the Lebanese Army (LAF), stressing that it must “extend its control over every inch of Lebanon.” In an interview with LBCI, Warburg noted that Washington is actively discussing with the Lebanese government the types of economic ...

What Will Donald Trump Do While in the Middle East?

David Hale , 12/05 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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It is no surprise that President Trump's first major foreign trip (not counting the late Pope's funeral) since returning to office will be to the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia was also his first stop in 2017. It is only natural: the center of power in the Arab world rests in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. And the Saudis, Qataris, and Emiratis are his ...

Trump’s Middle East Tour: Diplomacy Under the Billion-Dollar Sign

Mario Chartouni, 12/05 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Donald Trump begins the first diplomatic tour of his second term with a strategic visit to Gulf monarchies. This tour — which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates — aims to strengthen already solid economic ties with these hydrocarbon-rich states, with the hope of securing massive trade and investment deals. Riyadh has ...

Riyadh Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Trump

This is Beirut, 12/05 12:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Donald Trump will begin his Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, where he is set to receive a grand welcome in Riyadh. The visit will focus on boosting investments in defense, energy and artificial intelligence. However, rising tensions with Iran and the ongoing crisis in Gaza loom large over the trip.  

Rubio Urges India and Pakistan to Communicate to 'Avoid Miscalculation'

This is Beirut, 10/05 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to restore direct communication to "avoid miscalculation" in a series of calls as the conflict neared all-out war, the State Department said early Saturday. Rubio placed telephone calls to the rivals' top diplomats and, for the first known time since the conflict erupted, also spoke with ...

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