Trump Will Host Saudi Crown Prince in Washington

The president is offering the crown prince fighter jets, a nuclear agreement and other deals as part of his efforts to collect investment and push forward on Middle East peace.

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Mamdani’s Stance on Gaza Drew Pro-Palestinian Activists to His Campaign

The campaign became “a funnel for all this dispersed energy and passion,” said one volunteer, who had been an active campus protester.

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Trump, Long Erratic on the World Stage, Reaches a New Level

Whether because of his increasingly mercurial approach or despite it, President Trump has won some foreign policy victories in his second term. The question now is whether he can build on his record.

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What Would It Cost to Rebuild Gaza?

A fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is stoking hopes for a surge in investment in the region, and the Middle East more broadly.

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Arab Leaders Brace for Tough Negotiations at Egypt Summit

The meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, could expedite an end to the Gaza war, but regional powers must still resolve the thorny details that have stymied negotiations.

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Trump Heads to Israel and Then Egypt as Hostage-Prisoner Swap Nears

In Israel, he plans to meet with hostage families and address the Knesset, and in Egypt, he will help lead a summit with more than 20 countries to discuss the peace process in Gaza.

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Trump Has Not Ruled Out Invoking Insurrection Act to Deploy National Guard, Vance Says

Vice President JD Vance asserted in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that crime was “out of control” in major U.S. cities.

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What Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan Envisions

President Trump’s plan contains elements that Hamas has resisted in the past, and which may yet prove to be sticking points.

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Athens Democracy Forum: Dialogue Is An Antidote for Security Threats

At a forum in Athens, leaders discussed challenges to democracy that they said stemmed from both internal and external forces.

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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.

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