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Al Arabiya
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Trump's Mideast gamble: Billions in deals, a gifted jet, and Israel left out
It was a whirlwind week as U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up a tri-state Gulf tour, securing multi-billion dollar deals in security, energy, and technology, with headlines dominated by a controversial gift of a presidential airplane and a bold diplomatic move to lift sanctions on Syria. But one striking omission raises questions: Israel was left out of Trump's packed agenda, despite the U.S. brokering direct talks with Iran, the Houthis, and Hamas, leading to the dramatic release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander. Was this a calculated message or a missed opportunity for peace in Gaza? This week on The Riz Khan Show, we speak with Moien Odeh, a leading international human rights lawyer who has represented hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Israeli courts. Join us for an in-depth conversation exploring the political dynamics, diplomatic shifts, and regional implications of Trump's Gulf tour.
Al Arabiya
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Trump heads to Riyadh for ‘historic' Mideast tour mixing diplomacy and big business
In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Tom Burges Watson, we cover US President Donald Trump departing for Saudi Arabia on what he describes as a 'historic' Middle East tour – blending urgent diplomacy on Gaza and Iran with major business deals. We'll also bring you the latest on the India-Pakistan conflict, where the two countries' military chiefs have spoken by phone, airports have reopened, and markets have rallied following a ceasefire that paused days of intense fighting last week. Guests: Noga Tarnopolsky – Journalist Greg Swenson – Chair of Republicans Overseas Dana Pittard – Retired US Army major general Syed Ata Hasnain – Indian Army retired lieutenant general
