Saudi Arabia
Trump meets Syria’s interim president after pledging to lift sanctions
Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions.
Why Trump is focusing on business deals on his Middle East trip
President Trump is yet to broker an end to the war in Gaza. So the first big trip of his second term will focus on big investments instead.
Ukraine wants ‘constructive, friendly’ talks with the U.S. as they meet in Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic teams from Ukraine and the United States are holding talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday in steps toward ending a full-scale war started by Russia in 2022.
