What Is His Job? As U.S. envoy, Barrak’s mandate includes facilitating a broader Middle Eastern diplomatic agenda: normalization between Syria, Lebanon, and Israel under what’s sometimes referenced as an “Abrahamic Peace” framework . A primary objective is to promote Hezbollah’s disarmament, aligning with U.S. policy stating “one nation, one army” in Lebanon’s context: the Lebanese […]
President Donald Trump said he sent 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to “restore order and enforce the law” after protests turned violent. The protests were triggered by a series of immigration raids that led to the arrest of at least 118 migrants in one week. Why Did Trump Use the National Guard? Trump […]
In just one week, the ten richest individuals on the planet collectively amassed an astonishing $98.6 billion in net worth gains, according to Bloomberg data released on May 16. This dramatic wealth increase coincided with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s official tour across the Gulf region, his first major diplomatic mission in years. Analysts are […]
On his 2nd destination to the arab world, Trump landed at Hamad International Airport, welcomed by Emir Tamim and other officials. He praised the design of the Amiri Diwan palace and the traditional camel welcome. The leaders talked about hopes for more peace in the region. Trump expressed admiration for Qasr Al Watan, the UAE […]
When Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia in 2025, he was greeted with a royal purple carpet. Ever wondered why? The reason goes deeper than just color… 1- Symbolism of the Color Purple in Saudi Arabia Purple flowers, especially lavender and aromatic desert plants, bloom in Saudi Arabia’s mountains and deserts during spring. The color […]
A New Chapter in AI Geopolitics Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological advancement , it has become the front line of global influence. What was once seen as a software and infrastructure race is now the heart of geopolitics, reshaping alliances and redrawing the global power map. This week at the Saudi-U.S. Investment […]
In recent weeks, Massad Boulos, the Lebanese-American businessman and senior adviser on Middle East and Africa policy in the Trump administration, has been at the center of media scrutiny. Politico published a detailed report suggesting that Boulos had been sidelined within the administration, citing incidents such as the abrupt cancellation of his official trip to […]
US and Iran to Meet Again for Nuclear Talks Iran and the United States will meet again next week for more nuclear talks. The discussions are seen as “constructive” and included the first direct contact between an Iranian official and a member of the Trump administration. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the next meeting […]
Flashbacks Amid the protectionist policies adopted by the United States under President Donald Trump, discussions about the Great Depression or the major economic catastrophe of the last century, have resurfaced strongly. While some Americans believe that imposing broad tariffs will benefit their country’s economy, others have reacted with deep pessimism, recalling what happened over ninety […]
Apple Faces a Major Crisis Under Trump’s New Tariffs Trump’s Tariff Storm Hits Apple Hard Apple is now caught in a difficult position following President Trump’s newly announced wave of aggressive tariffs on Chinese imports. Starting this Wednesday at midnight, the minimum tariff on Chinese goods is expected to jump to a staggering 104%. That […]
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