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Transactional diplomacy’s downside: Will US investments in the Gulf make lasting allies?

US President Donald Trump's recent trip to the Middle East was a clear example of transactional diplomacy

Judge ends Qatargate suspect Urich's house arrest, police can appeal decision

Yonatan Urich is a main suspect in the “Qatargate” case, along with former Prime Minister’s Office military spokesman Eli Feldstein.

 Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani speaks in Doha, January

Qatar ramps up conservative media outreach after Trump victory, DOJ docs show

Analysis of records from the Department of Justice shows an upward trend in Qatari investment in conservative media since Trump's win in November.

'Sorry I don't have a plane to give you,' South Africa's Ramaphosa tells Trump

Rhamposa is in the US to persuade Trump to make deals with his country rather than scold and punish it.

By REUTERS
21/05/2025

Will Trump replace Israel with fawning Gulf states?

Donald Trump receives warm grandiose reception in a showcase of the lengths to which Saudi Arabia and Qatar were willing to go to make him sit up and take notice.

By COOKIE SCHWEBER-ISSAN
21/05/2025

The price of Edan Alexander’s release: Giving Hamas control of humanitarian aid

Netanyahu's office: Israel did not commit to a ceasefire or the release of any Palestinian prisoners, only to 'a safe corridor that will allow for Edan’s release.'

By PESACH WOLICKI
21/05/2025

The US-Israel partnership grows in the face of Qatari money

If Israel had effective public diplomacy, we would be bombarded with news alerts detailing the military, medical, and hi-tech gains Israel provided America from this ugly war.

21/05/2025

Iran hosts Hamas delegation as Israeli op. in Gaza widens

Iran hosted senior Hamas officials for talks in Tehran, signaling renewed support amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

  People celebrate after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of san

EU moves forward with sanctions relief for Syria

The EU, supported by the US, Qatar, and others, is moving to lift sanctions on Syria to aid its reconstruction and reintegration after years of conflict.

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