Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Unworkable, Analysts Say. Does He Mean It?

Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Unworkable, Analysts Say. Does He Mean It?

Feb 5, 2025

President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic.President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by

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Trump’s Proposal to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Sparks Immediate Rebukes

Trump’s Proposal to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Sparks Immediate Rebukes

Feb 5, 2025

President Trump’s suggestion was denounced in the Middle East, Washington and beyond.President Trump’s suggestion was denounced in the Middle East, Washington and beyond. 

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West Bank? Call It Judea and Samaria, Some Republicans Say.

West Bank? Call It Judea and Samaria, Some Republicans Say.

Feb 4, 2025

President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda.President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of

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Trump Hits Iran With Renewed ‘Maximum Pressure’

Trump Hits Iran With Renewed ‘Maximum Pressure’

Feb 4, 2025

The president used a visit from Israel’s prime minister as the moment to ramp up a campaign intended to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear campaign.The president used a visit from Israel’s prime minister as the moment to ramp up a campaign

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Trump and Netanyahu Meeting Is Expected to Focus on Gaza Cease-Fire

Trump and Netanyahu Meeting Is Expected to Focus on Gaza Cease-Fire

Feb 4, 2025

The president will welcome the Israeli prime minister to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power.The president will welcome the Israeli prime minister to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another

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Saudi Arabia conducts military exercises with 15 countries at Air Warfare Center

Feb 4, 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is conducting military exercises called Spears of Victory 2025 at the Air Warfare Center, involving forces from 15 countries. Some of the Kingdom’s prominent military branches are participating in the drills, including forces from the Presidency of State Security and

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‘Attractive’ Red Sea sites for solar, wind energy storage found

Feb 4, 2025

RIYADH: Scientists at a top Saudi Arabia university have identified several locations across the Kingdom that would be ideal for the storage of solar and wind energy, which would ultimately benefit water management and food security, the institution stated on Monday. The King

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Iran Is Developing Plans for Faster, Cruder Weapon, U.S. Concludes

Iran Is Developing Plans for Faster, Cruder Weapon, U.S. Concludes

Feb 3, 2025

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel prepares to meet with President Trump, the question of whether to strike Iran’s facilities or negotiate with Tehran appears certain to be under debate.As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel prepares to meet with President Trump,

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Deputy minister meets ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia

Feb 3, 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Khalid Bawazier recently met with Ambassador of India to the Kingdom Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and other issues of common interest, the Indian Embassy wrote

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Kazakhstan envoy on strengthening Saudi ties in politics, trade, food security

Feb 3, 2025

RIYADH: Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Madiyar Menilbekov, has said his mission will be dedicated to furthering Saudi-Kazakh ties in politics, trade, culture, tourism and agriculture. “As ambassador extraordinaire of the country of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I received instructions

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