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US senators seek to block Trump’s UAE, Qatar defence deals

Senators accuse US President Donald Trump of engaging in ‘corruption of US foreign policy’ with defence deals.  

Live updates: Russia and Ukraine officials set to meet for peace talks in Turkey

Turns out, the joke’s on Trump when it comes to that Qatari jumbo jet

Qatar dumps an expensive plane, Trump thinks he’s getting a gift  

Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine to Begin Amid Doubt and Chaos

Expectations are low for the talks in Istanbul, the first direct peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv since early 2022.  

F-35 will be upgraded to the twin-engine F-55, says President Trump. But how realistic is that?

A twin engine F-55 aircraft, as an upgrade to the F-35, could certainly be useful. Yet, we aren’t confident it could be done. ​ 

Live updates: Trump wraps final day of weeklong Mideast trip

Read the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | May 16, 2025  

Zelensky arrives in Albania for European Political Community summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Albania on May 16 to attend the summit of the European Political Community, presidential spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov said, according to the...

Trump has breakfast with UAE business leaders, visits interfaith complex named for Abraham Accords

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