4 h. ago Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa’s path from global jihad to Trump meeting

The meeting in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion.

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13 h. ago From Biden’s ‘pariah’ to Trump’s ‘great guy’: Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman

The US president’s rapport with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is far warmer than his White House predecessor’s.

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29 h. ago China’s rising Mideast engagement looms as Trump seeks investment, security deals

As US leader begins high-stakes regional trip, Gulf states may hedge bets through further economic, currency collaboration with Beijing, analysts say.

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30 h. ago Trump starts Middle East tour in Saudi Arabia seeking major business deals

Saudi Arabia is the first leg of a four-day tour that will also take the US president to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

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30 h. ago Trump signs historic US$142 billion weapons deal with Saudi Arabia during Gulf trip

The White House described the deal as the “largest defence sales agreement in history”.

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30 h. ago Trump signs US$142 billion weapons deal with Saudi Arabia during Gulf trip

The White House described it as the largest-ever weapons deal, although Trump in his first term trumpeted a larger, longer-term figure.

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32 h. ago Trump set to arrive in Saudi Arabia in major Middle East trip after hailing China relations ‘reset’: Live updates

Trump set to arrive in Saudi Arabia in major Middle East trip after hailing China relations ‘reset’: Live updates  The Independent

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32 h. ago China’s Meituan to bring Keeta food delivery service to Brazil after Saudi Arabia launch

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presided over the deal-signing event in Beijing.

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50 h. ago Trump’s Middle East trip raises doubts about Israel’s ‘ironclad’ standing with US

Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, during his trip, but not Israel. Some Israelis are concerned about the state of its relationship with the US.

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63 h. ago Trump to sign executive order reducing prescription drug prices

US president said order, to be signed on Monday, would lower prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices by between 30 and 80 per cent.

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4 d. ago As EU scrutinises US trade deal with Britain, China is the ‘elephant in the room’

European officials are studying the agreement for signs of how Trump might cajole them into adopting tougher policies on China.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump signals openness to cutting China tariffs ahead of Geneva talks

Donald Trump signals openness to cutting China tariffs ahead of Geneva talks  Financial Times

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4 d. ago Trump Administration Live Updates: President Signals He’s Open to Slashing China Tariffs

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Signals He’s Open to Slashing China Tariffs  The New York Times

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5 d. ago Trump signals openness to lowering China tariffs heading into Switzerland talks

Trump signals openness to lowering China tariffs heading into Switzerland talks  Politico

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5 d. ago Trump signals he is open to cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade negotiations

Trump signals he is open to cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade negotiations  NBC News

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5 d. ago China’s Exports to U.S. Plunge, in Sign of Bite From Trump Tariffs

China’s Exports to U.S. Plunge, in Sign of Bite From Trump Tariffs  WSJ

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7 d. ago How can Hong Kong help connect mainland Chinese firms with Qatar and Kuwait?

Trade Development Council urges Hong Kong to leverage professional services, international experience ahead of delegation trip to Gulf nations.

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7 d. ago Trump officials will meet with China, signaling an openness to trade negotiations

Trump officials will meet with China, signaling an openness to trade negotiations  CNN

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7 d. ago US stocks drop as Bessent confirms no China trade talks, Trump says US doesn't 'have to sign' deals

US stocks drop as Bessent confirms no China trade talks, Trump says US doesn't 'have to sign' deals  New York Post

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8 d. ago John Lee to lead Hong Kong, mainland delegation to Qatar, Kuwait on Saturday

City leader’s second visit to Middle East after 2023 trip to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to drive more business and people-to-people ties.

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