Trump meets Syrian president in Saudi Arabia
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Oil barely garnered a mention from U.S. President Donald Trump during his glitzy visit to Saudi Arabia this week. But the black gold may explain why the trip went so smoothly.
President Donald Trump was in 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.
Later the US President was introduced to a number of Saudi military officials, with whom he exchanged salutes and handshakes.
The announcements follow reports that the US administration intends to facilitate AI chip deals between American firms and Gulf nations.
In mid-May 2025, a widely shared meme claimed former U.S. President Bill Clinton received a $17 million helicopter from Saudi Arabia at
The deal features a mix of public and private partnerships, a strong emphasis on emerging technologies, and a $142-billion arms deal.
Former White House chief of staff and Democratic politician Rahm Emanuel says he turned down bribes from the Saudi government while traveling to the country on a state visit with then President
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday had tea with a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million US bounty on his head.