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Not every US president gets a free private jet, but the Gulf states have boosted US economic dominance for decades

After signing a US$142 billion (£107 billion) arms deal with Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump said the US bond with that country was “more powerful than ever”. He was also reportedly quite pleased with the gift of a private jet from Qatar.

The Conversation

Iran has ‘sort of’ agreed deal on nuclear programme, says Donald Trump

US president rules out military action against Tehran after talks in Oman

The Guardian - UK

Can President Trump legally accept a $400m plane for free?

US president’s plane acceptance may breach emoluments clause as lawsuits face procedural hurdles, say experts.

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Trump says US close to nuclear deal with Iran, but key gaps remain

On a regional visit to Gulf countries, the US president signals progress on nuclear talks with Tehran.

Al Jazeera

Trump tells US troops in Qatar that he will ‘have to think’ about running in 2028

The president has repeatedly hinted he plans to run again, which would require him to overcome a significant constitutional obstacle

The Independent UK

Boeing Stock Up After Qatar Airways Orders 210 Jets on Trump's Gulf Visit: Is it a Good Time to Buy?

Boeing has firm orders for 160 jets from Qatar Airways with the option of 50 additional deliveries.

International Business Times UK

Hillary Clinton breaks silence on Trump’s controversial $400m Qatari jet

Former presidential rival warns Republican that no one gives away such an expensive gift ‘without expecting anything in return’ amid ethics uproar

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At least 54 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis, hospital says

The second consecutive night of heavy bombing coincided with US President Trump's Middle East tour, aiming for regional talks.

Euronews

Watch live: Trump addresses troops at Qatari air base after skipping Ukraine Russia peace talks

Watch live as Donald Trump speaks from a Qatari air base after skipping the Ukraine Russia peace talks in Turkey on Thursday (15 May).

The Independent UK

Trump boasts about changing engines on new luxury jet after striking Qatar Boeing deal

Donald Trump boasted about changing the engines on his new luxury jet after striking a deal with Qatar Airways.

The Independent UK

Boeing secures landmark deal with Qatar Airways as Trump deepens Gulf ties

Boeing’s shares surged to the highest level in nearly 13 months after the US aerospace manufacturer secured a record-breaking $96 billion (€85.8 bn) order with Qatar Airways. The deal marked another major agreement struck by President Trump with a Gulf state during his Middle East tour.

Euronews

Live updates: Trump visits main U.S. military base in Middle East as violence flares in Gaza

Live updates: President Donald Trump is to visit the main U.S. military base in the Middle East even as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject the “interventionism” of America’s past in the region

The Independent UK

Trump signed plenty of contracts in the Middle East, but he’s no closer to the two ‘deals’ he really wants

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Arab states in the Middle East this week generated plenty of multibillion-dollar deals. He said more than US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion) worth of deals had been signed with Saudi Arabia alone, though the real total is likely much lower than that.

The Conversation

Trump To Close Deal-making Gulf Tour In UAE

US President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: President shrugs off Qatar jet fury, announces $96bn Boeing deal

Trump’s foreign policy approach in the Middle East is coming under scrutiny as he announces new deals on his Gulf tour. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 14 May at a glance

Al Jazeera

Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire

Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.

The Independent UK

Live updates: Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new president could mark a turning point for the Mideast

President Donald Trump has met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia

Latin Times

Trump Doubles Down That 'Only a Fool' Would Turn Down Qatari Plane Amid Bipartisan Criticism

President Trump is defending the acceptance of a $400 million Qatari plane as a practical, cost-saving move for the U.S.

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump praises ‘young, attractive’ ex-terrorist Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

President says former al-Qaeda terrorist is ‘pretty amazing’ after historic handshake

The Independent UK

Josh Hawley says ‘nobody believes’ Trump can be bought: ‘What does he need more money for’?

The Missouri senator said Wednesday that Donald Trump was incorruptible and wasn’t looking to profit from his office because he’s already rich

Al Jazeera

Qatar Airways inks 96B Boeing jet deal during Trump visit

White House says agreements signed by the US and Qatar would lead to an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion.

Latin Times

Mike Johnson Insists Trump Accepting Qatar Luxury Plane Was 'Not My Lane,' Gets Dragged: 'Most Certainly Is Your Job'

Speaker Johnson brushed off questions about the $400 million luxury jet offered to President Trump by the government of Qatar, insisting it was "not my lane."

The Independent UK

Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company's most difficult eras, is having a pretty good week

Boeing has secured a pair of major orders in the Middle East during a visit to the region by President Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

US and Qatar sign defense and aviation deal as Trump doubles down on luxury aircraft gift

President announces a record-breaking deal to sell Qatar up to 210 jets and $38bn in future defense investment

The Independent UK

Newsmax host defends Qatar’s gift to Trump then admits he’d ‘definitely criticize’ Biden for the same thing

‘I will say, I would definitely criticize Joe Biden if he cut the exact same deal, and I would criticize Joe Biden if he was about to get a $400 million plane from Qatar,’ Rob Finnerty said on Tuesday night

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