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Trump lifts Syria sanctions on first foreign tour

President Donald Trump has announced the US will lift crippling sanctions on Syria to give the war-torn nation “a chance at greatness” on the first foreign trip of his presidency. Trump made the pledge during his visit to Saudi Arabia, where he also …

Syria's president visits Bahrain, discusses regional affairs with king

US, Saudi seal massive deals as Trump gets lavish welcome

RIYADH: US President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United States after the oil power accorded him a gala welcome at the start of a tour of Gulf states. Trump punched the air as he emerged from …

Trump gets the royal-purple-carpet treatment in the Middle East, belying thorny geopolitical challenges

By Betsy Klein, CNN Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (CNN) — President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday to a royal-purple-carpet rollout and a motorcade ride ensconced by a calvary of Arabian horses – a daylong kickoff to the first major international trip of …

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, receives President of the Syrian Arab ...

HRH Crown Prince Joins GCC-US Talks

• Leaders meet in Riyadh • GCC-US Summit participation • Warm welcome by officials You Know What: The GCC-US Summit is a key platform for strategic dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the United States on regional security, energy, …

Trump drops sanctions on Syria and warns Iran on trip to Middle East

President Donald Trump laid out his optimistic vision for the Middle East while speaking Tuesday at a forum in Saudi Arabia. Trump, on his first trip to the region since taking office for his second term, also made several announcements that sent …

Trump secures $600B Saudi investment pledge on Gulf tour

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United States after the oil power rolled out the red carpet for him at the start of a tour of Gulf states. Trump punched the air …

Trump Calls on Saudi Arabia to Join Abraham Accords During Visit to Riyadh

US President Donald Trump called on Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords and officially recognize Israel while speaking at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday. “With the historic Abraham Accords that we’re so proud of, all the momentum …

India vs. Pakistan: The people and context behind the conflict

Illustration by Global Voices This story is part of Undertones, Global Voices’ Civic Media Observatory‘s newsletter. Subscribe to Undertones. India and Pakistan have been a part of our coverage at the observatory for the past five years, and Global Voices …

Trump Effectively Calls on Saudi Arabia to Recognize Israel

Speaking to a room full of political leaders, business executives and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh Tuesday at the 2025 U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum, President Donald Trump urged the Kingdom to join the Abraham Accords. If Saudi Arabia …

Trump praises Saudis after $600bn investment pledge during Gulf visit

Saudi Arabia is one of the largest customers for US arms. Reuters reported in April the US was poised to offer the kingdom an arms package worth more than $100bn. “I really believe we like each other a lot,” Trump said during a meeting with the crown …

Trump gets grand welcome in Saudi Arabia, his landmark Mideast visit’s first leg

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — US President Donald Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on US efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, end the war …

Trump says US to lifts Syria sanctions, secures $600 bln Saudi deal

 President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, and secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the United States on a trip to the Gulf. The US agreed to sell Saudi Arabia an arms …

Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa reviews REHC's master development plan

Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club ( …

Saudi Crown Prince Offers Trump A Warm Welcome On First Stop Of His Middle East Tour

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Donald Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, end the war …

US and Saudi Arabia agree to $142bn weapons sale during Trump visit

The administration of United States President Donald Trump says that Saudi Arabia will invest $600bn in the United States, including through technology partnerships and a weapons sales agreement worth $142bn. A fact sheet shared by the White House on …

President al-Sharaa will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain

Bahrain, UAE announce entry into force of Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE have officially announced the entry into force of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, signed by both governments, effective yesterday. The move follows the …

Security expert Alexis Torres joins the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

Torres's addition to MSI² strengthens the expert council of this think tank founded by Dr. Rafael Marrero. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alexis Torres, recognized for his impeccable public safety and crime …

SAVE Commends Senate Champions of Kids Online Safety Act; Urges Swift Action to Hold Big Tech Accountable

SAVE-Suicide Awareness Voices of Education applauds re-introduction of Kids Online Safety Act BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education today praised U.S. Senators Richard …

TGTE Parliament Convenes on May 16th – 18th in Buffalo, U.S.A.

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TGTE Parliament Convenes on May 16th – 18th in Buffalo, U.S.A. The Fourth parliament of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam will convene from May 16th – 18th in Buffalo, U.S.A. The session …

WARRIOR Legacy Network and Parade Deck Partner To Transform Military to Civilian Transition

From Great Servicemembers to Great Americans – Supporting Veterans After They Hang Up the Uniform. WASHINGTO DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WARRIOR Legacy Network, a division of WARRIOR Enterprises LLC, is proud to …

FORMER STATE SENATOR DAPHNE CAMPBELL ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 108

NORTH MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former State Senator Daphne Campbell, a dedicated public servant and unwavering community advocate, officially announces her candidacy for State Representative of District 108 in …

Tuttle Twins Launches New Book on the 'World’s Worst Ideas'

New book from Tuttle Twins gives teens tools to spot bad logic, resist manipulation and learn from history’s failures. LEHI, UT, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tuttle Twins series is launching a new book entitled The …

Jakub Leps Promoted to General Manager of Newsmatics Data Sciences

Leps to lead strategy and operations at the forefront of data innovation WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a news technology company known for its suite of innovative digital media products, is proud …

21CP Solutions Welcomes Former Providence Police Chief Hugh T. Clements Jr. as Senior Advisor

Clements most recently the Director of the COPS Office at the U.S. Department of Justice CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 21CP Solutions is pleased to announce that Hugh T. Clements, a nationally respected law …

Tony Schmoker Announces Run for U.S. Senate: A Conservative Outsider Takes on Political Establishment

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Schmoker, a retired Army veteran and an America First conservative, has officially announced his candidacy for the United States Senate. Schmoker is stepping up to challenge John …

Combating Illicit Trade in Tobacco Through Digital Innovation

Combating Illicit Trade in Tobacco Through Digital Innovation BRUSSELS, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Illicit trade in tobacco products remains a global issue with devastating consequences. It drains approximately $2.2 …

Fedstack lands first Prime GWAC Vehicle under GSA MAS

Award culminates Fedstack’s services expansion and ability to offer government agencies cost savings and efficiencies as a vetted and trusted partner MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fedstack, a technology consulting …

nureal.ai and Juganu Announce Strategic Solution and Channel Partnership Advancing Smart City and Retail AI Solutions

Pairing Juganu’s Smart City Infrastructure with nureal.ai Models THORNTON, CO, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- nureal.ai, a leading innovator in AI-powered software solutions and NVIDIA Inception Program member, and Juganu, a …

National Trans Visibility March to Honor NMAC’s Paul Kawata with Lifetime Allyship & Justice Award

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Trans Visibility March (NTVM) is honored to announce that Paul Kawata, the esteemed Executive Director of NMAC, will receive the organization’s highest honor: the …

Radical Truths Summit to Address Global Trends in Surveillance, Psychological Manipulation, and Public Autonomy

Virtual event to feature international experts, researchers, and targeted survivors May 21 – June 3, 2025 NA, TX, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From concerns over digital privacy to the rise in reported psychological coercion …

Physician Reveals Concerning Trend in Health Care Pricing and What Can Be Done About It

TX, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surveys show most doctors are increasingly concerned about a trend in health care pricing; patients being charged more for the same service, depending on where they go. And most don’t even …

Speak Up Africa galvanizes private sector engagement to accelerate malaria-elimination efforts in Africa

The Change the Story campaign and report amplifies the voices of women and girls and mobilizes the African private sector to accelerate malaria elimination. ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the sidelines of the Africa …

In Memoriam: Philip Rudge

|Published on: 14th May 2025|Categories: News| ECRE is sorry to share with its networks and contacts the sad news of the death of former ECRE Secretary General Philip Rudge, who passed away during the weekend of 10-11 May. Philip led ECRE between 1984 and …

OSCE helps Central Asian practitioners tackle youth crime at its roots

As part of efforts to help prevent young people from becoming criminals, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities held a regional training course on multi-stakeholder co- …

Estonia holds inaugural meeting as OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation Chair

VIENNA, 14 May – Today, Estonia held its first meeting as Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC). Over the course of its tenure as FSC Chair, Estonia will aim to strengthen dialogue and co-operation on security challenges facing the region …

AMMWEC President Anila Ali Named As Recipient of IRF Builders Award

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to announce that our Founder and President, Ms. Anila Ali, has been named as a recipient of this …