92 m. ago Trump wants to come back from Middle East with $1 trillion worth of investment into US

Trump may also be accepting a gifted 747 jumbo jet from the Qataris that could serve as Air Force One

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3 h. ago Inside Trump's controversial $400m 'palace in the sky' jumbo jet gifted from Qatar

The private 747 comes with a master bedroom, a guest bedroom, two full bathrooms, nine lavatories, five small kitchens, and a private office.

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4 h. ago ‘Just wildly illegal’: top Democrats push to censure Trump’s plan to accept Qatar jet

Four senators, including Cory Booker, say they’ll press for vote against president’s plan to take $400m gift from QatarTop Democrats in the US Senate are pushing for a vote on the floor of the chamber censuring Donald Trump’s reported plan to accept a $400m luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar for use as Air Force One and later as a fixture in the Trump’s personal presidential library.Four Democratic members of the Senate foreign relations committee said on Monday that they would press for a vote later this week. They said that elected officials, including the president, were not allowed to accept large gifts from foreign governments unless authorized to do so by Congress. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Watch live: Edan Alexander’s family watches release of Israeli

Watch live as Edan Alexander's family and friends gather to watch his release from Hamas captivity on Monday, 12 May.

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5 h. ago What the US deal with Hamas says about Trump’s spat with Netanyahu

The release of the last American held captive in Gaza, brokered directly between the US and Hamas, comes amid swirling rumours that relations between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump are at an all-time low

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5 h. ago Trump jets off to Middle East without Ivanka and Jared Kushner or son Eric as kids take quiet advisory roles

President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One and is headed to the Middle East for the first substantial trip abroad of his second term.

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10 h. ago Insiders reveal why Trump should NOT speak of his lavish Gaza 'riviera' plans during crucial Middle East trip

President Donald Trump pitched a bold plan to turn the wartorn Palestinian territory of Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East.'

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11 h. ago Inside Donald Trump's £300bn 'palace in sky' as president defends gift from Qatar

President Donald Trump plans to use the Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as his new presidential plane amid delays on Boeing's replacement of two aircraft that had been in service since the presidency of George W. Bush

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12 h. ago Trump’s projects have caused widespread harm – but some are starting to fizzle | Ahmed Moor

The administration’s big goals, from the Gaza riviera to tariffs, have deflated in recently. But damage has already been doneSoon after Elon Musk slapped the air with a double Nazi salute, his brother Kimbal went on X to say: “This is what success feels like.” And three months ago, he seemed to have a point.The Trump administration, which appeared to have been co-led for a time by big brother Musk, is now in a period of retrenchment. Initiatives focused on Gaza, tariffs, spending, deporting millions of migrantand “government efficiency” have all deflated somewhat.Ahmed Moor is a writer and fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace Continue reading...

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24 h. ago New Pope calls for 'no more war' in first Vatican address as he's 'deeply hurt'

Pope Leo has called for an “authentic, true and lasting peace” in Ukraine, while announcing he was “deeply hurt” by events in Gaza and the Middle East during his first address as Pope at the Vatican

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26 h. ago Hamas announces it will release another hostage as it's revealed terror group are in direct talks with Trump administration amid cautious hope of progress towards Middle East peace plan

The terrorist group hopes the release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander will pave the way to reopening crossings and allow humanitarian aid back into Gaza.

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27 h. ago Edan Alexander, last living American captive in Gaza, set to be released

White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel on Monday ahead of Edan Alexander’s release

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29 h. ago The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: Trump can stop this horror. The alternative is unthinkable | Editorial

The US president has the leverage to force through a ceasefire. If he does not, he will implicitly signal approval of what looks like a plan of total destructionDonald Trump would like a big foreign policy win as he embarks on his tour of the Middle East this week. He could secure one – and save lives – by demanding that Israel agree to a lasting ceasefire in exchange for the release of all hostages held in Gaza. He might prefer to avoid the issue, but no other leader has the leverage to force its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to end this war. If Mr Trump instead backs Israel’s current proposals, he will put the US imprimatur on what looks like a plan of total destruction.Israel’s attacks have already killed more than 52,000 people in Gaza, according to local health authorities – the vast majority of them civilians, many of them children. Bakeries, hospitals and schools have been obliterated. Aid has been blocked for two months. Gaza faces famine. Last week, Isr...

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33 h. ago Trump's controversial luxury property empire in the Middle East laid bare ahead of trip to region

The Trump Organization is developing luxury properties across the Middle East.

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40 h. ago Trump thinks he is shaping the Middle East. Instead, it’s Gulf states that will dictate US foreign policy | Simon Tisdall

The US president travels to meet the region’s leaders facing an uncomfortable reality: he may need them more than they need him Donald Trump is accustomed to getting his own way. That could change next week when he’s confronted by the mess he’s making in the Middle East. As he begins a three-day trip to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, the US president is promising great things. As ever, he’s delusional. The reality is that reckless, incoherent and neglectful US regional policies are failing across the board. A fundamental course correction is urgently required.Gulf leaders have the leverage to set Trump straight, if they decide to use it. He relies on them to an unprecedented degree – far more than on Europe – as diplomatic interlocutors, security partners and financial backers. His approach to Palestine, which is on the brink of a second Nakba (catastrophe), is a mix of prejudice, cruelty and sheer ignorance. Without Arab help, the US and Israel may remain trapped indefinitely in ...

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46 h. ago UK's Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday ordered by the BBC to avoid making any political points after band's old social media posts backing Black Lives Matter come to light

The country pop girl group are under strict instructions by the BBC and their own team to steer clear of any controversial topics, including the Middle East conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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47 h. ago The towns becoming Britain's knife crime capitals: How schoolchildren as young as ELEVEN carry blades and drugs gangs hold streets in a chokehold

Middlesbrough and the surrounding towns in the North East are fighting a horrifying knife and drug crisis with terrified locals claiming stabbings are 'rife' and gangs are 'laughing at at police and judges'

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3 d. ago Furious Karoline Leavitt slams 'frankly ridiculous' claims Trump is profiting off the presidency

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the 'frankly ridiculous' claims that President Donald Trump is profiting off the presidency.

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3 d. ago Iran's secret nuclear site dubbed Rainbow revealed in chilling satellite pictures

Satellite images have unearthed the truth behind Iran's 'chemical production' facilities that are actually posing as nuclear sites threatening the Middle East and US military bases

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3 d. ago The best luxury hotels in Dubai for glamorous beach clubs and exclusive experiences

Whether its designer malls, 24-hour butler service or indulgent spa oases, these hotels reveal why Dubai is known for opulence

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