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Trump secures deals with 3 Middle Eastern nations in 1st major trip of 2nd term

Headline from Fox News, on the newest of 4 developments

President Donald Trump came back to the U.S. after the first trip of his presidency with agreements that he made during his visit to the Gulf states.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Trump to drum up major investments for US on Middle East trip: ‘Almost entirely about business deals’

    Headline from New York Post ·

  2. Trump Arrives In Saudi Arabia: What To Know About His Middle East Trip

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Trump Champions ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ During Saudi Arabia Visit

    Headline from Foreign Policy ·

  4. Newest

    Trump secures deals with 3 Middle Eastern nations in 1st major trip of 2nd term

    Headline from Fox News ·

Reports & sources

41 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Examiner

    Trump looks to reestablish US influence with Middle East trip (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The president is scheduled to depart next week on a dayslong tour of the Middle East, expected to stop in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

  2. New York Post

    Trump to drum up major investments for US on Middle East trip: ‘Almost entirely about business deals’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump's trip to the Middle East next week -- visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates -- will be focused on obtaining investments for the US, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles told The Post.

  3. New York Post

    Trump’s Mideast trip should bring US wins — both economic and strategic (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump this week heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates for a trip that should be productive on both the economic and geostrategic fronts.

  4. The Atlantic

    Trump Travels to the Middle East (opens The Atlantic)

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    The Atlantic's feed description

    What to expect from the president’s first major foreign trip of his second term

  5. UPI

    Trump departs for Middle East on tour to strengthen U.S. ties with Gulf States (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    President Donald Trump departed Monday for a four-day tour of the Middle East as he works to secure new investments for the United States and new progress on diplomatic issues, including a Gaza cease-fire.

  6. Insider

    Why Trump's Middle East trip is going to be very different this time (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Trump is heading to the Middle East for his first major overseas trip of his second term. Deals will likely be high on his agenda.

  7. Al-Monitor

    Trump heads on major Middle East tour (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US President Donald Trump on Monday left for Saudi Arabia on what he called a "historic" tour of the Middle East that will mix urgent diplomacy on Gaza and Iran with huge business deals.Air Force One took off on a journey that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates -- and possibly…

  8. CNN

    Trump is Middle East-bound for his first major international trip of his second term – here’s what to watch (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump embarks Monday on the first major international trip of his second term – an opportunity to shore up relations with a trio of key Middle Eastern allies and prove his might as a dealmaker on the world stage.

  9. The Guardian

    Trump begins Middle East trip in Saudi Arabia seeking major economic deals – live (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US president expected to offer Saudi Arabia arms package reportedly worth more than $100bn; Musk, Rubio and Hegseth also on trip

  10. NPR

    President Trump's Trip to the Middle East : State of the World from NPR (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Trump's first major overseas trip of his second term is to the same place as his first term, the Middle East. Trump is visiting the Gulf States of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. And he is scheduled to meet with Syria's new president for the first time.

  11. Forbes

    Trump Arrives In Saudi Arabia: What To Know About His Middle East Trip (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    American tech and finance CEOs, including Elon Musk, are also expected to be in Saudi Arabia for a government-hosted conference Trump is scheduled to attend as part of his visit.

  12. Deutsche Welle

    US updates: Trump embarks on Middle East trip – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    US President Donald Trump will travel to the Middle East for the first foreign trip of his second term in office. Massive arms deals and peace talks are scheduled. DW has the latest.

  13. The Guardian

    Trump’s Middle East trip isn’t just about diplomacy. It’s about the family business | Mohamad Bazzi (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Trump Organization has millions in developments in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE – sites of his first state visit

  14. Insider

    Trump is visiting 3 countries on his Middle East trip. The Trump Organization recently made business deals with all of them. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East brings attention to the Trump Organization's growing business ventures in UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

  15. The Hill

    Trump’s Middle East trip: 5 things to watch (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump is heading to the Middle East this week for the first extended foreign trip of his second-term, with stops planned in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

  16. The World from PRX

    Trump kicks off Middle East visit with talk of a ‘golden age’ (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    President Donald Trump wrapped up the first day of his three-nation tour of the Middle East today in Riyadh. He thanked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a warm welcome and said the US-Saudi partnership has never been stronger.

  17. Fox News

    Trump's Middle East tour begins with Syria looming as strategic opportunity (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump began his second-term foreign tour in Saudi Arabia, as Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks a breakthrough meeting to revive diplomatic ties with Washington.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    US updates: Trump in Saudi Arabia on Middle East trip – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    US President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia for a major trip of his second term in office. Massive arms deals and peace talks are scheduled. DW has the latest.

  19. New York Post

    Trump just laid out a grand vision for the troubled Middle East — pray he makes it a reality (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Donald Trump doesn’t do small: He proved that again in Saudi Arabia Tuesday, where he rattled off several promising developments and a lofty plans for a peaceful, prosperous Middle East.

  20. The Republic

    The Latest: Trump is heading to Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his Mideast trip (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    President Donald Trump was heading to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the first leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East this week meant to tackle multiple crises and conflicts across the region. His first stop is a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

  21. CNN

    Live updates: Trump visits Saudi Arabia to kickstart Middle East trip (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he embarks on the first major international trip of his second term. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

  22. The Daily Caller

    Here’s What Could Come Of Trump’s Whirlwind Middle Eastern Tour (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Trump embarked on a week-long to the Middle East Monday, aiming to shore up diplomatic relationships with the gulf states

  23. The Hill

    Trump’s Middle East trip goal: Dealmaking (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    It’s a rainy Tuesday in D.C. In today’s issue: ✈️️ IN SAUDI ARABIA Imagine the customs form from this trip: “Yes, I’d like to claim one jumbo jet, valued at $400 million.” President Trump kicked off his Middle East tour in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this morning with one big goal for this trip, per…

  24. NBC News

    Trump administration live updates: Trump travels to Saudi Arabia to kick off first major foreign trip (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia today for his first major international trip of his second term.

  25. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Live updates: Trump travels to Saudi Arabia to kick off first major foreign trip (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia today to begin his first major international trip of his second term.

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