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US offers Iran nuclear deal that allows some uranium enrichment — well below weapons-grade levels
The Trump administration has pitched Iran on a revised nuclear deal that would allow Tehran to continue enriching uranium after it is signed.
Iran's nuclear weapons program still active — explosive new intelligence report reveals
New report states Tehran possesses growing arsenal of ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads.
Istanbul has everything a shopper could think of — including scams
Istanbul. Great city. Great food. Great sights. Great shopping. But not so great — their salespeople.
Homeland Security Secretary Noem rides camel, visits wailing wall in whirlwind Middle East visit
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday that President Trump had asked her to head to Israel for a whirlwind trip as a show of solidarity after two Israeli embassy...
Syria's new leader 'open' to joining Abraham Accords, normalizing relations with Israel, US reps who met him say
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has privately expressed openness to joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations with Israel in a move that would dramatically shake up the Middle East, according...
Ignore Iran's tough talk — hold the red line on no nuclear enrichment
Iran is talking tough on the details of a possible nuclear deal with the United States — which just means Team Trump has to get tougher.
Kurds deserve better — how US can support an ally's freedom
America is strongest when we stand firmly with those who share our values — and as secretary of state I saw the Kurds' friendship in action.
Rubio shares dire warning about Syria: 'A full-scale civil war of epic proportions'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio bleakly warned that Syria appears to be weeks away from plunging into another civil war or collapsing altogether, elevating the risk of wreaking havoc across...
'SNL' season finale spoofs Trump's Mideast visit as lovefest with Saudi Crown Prince MBS: 'Got a lot of cool stuff'
"Everybody loves me here. They're not allowed to not, right?" the "SNL" Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, quipped.
Trump must not leave Israel out of his Middle East deals
May in Israel fear that President Trump is falling in love with a kumbaya fantasy about the Middle East that could end up further isolating and endangering the embattled Jewish...
Trump's $400M Qatari jet: Letters to the Editor — May 16, 2025
NY Post readers discuss President Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family.
Trump wraps Mideast tour touting UAE role in Queens soccer stadium: ‘I was born there’
"It’s a great site," Trump said of the future home of New York City Football Club's Etihad Park.
Trump makes it clear he can't wait to get home from Middle East trip to meet his new grandson
Tiffany Trump, 31, gave birth to Alexander Trump Boulos on Thursday, making the president a grandpa for the 11th time.
Qatar’s 'gestures' to Trump raise suspicions on both ends of the political spectrum
The government of Qatar surprised President Trump with the release of the last American-born hostage, Edan Alexander, 21, from Hamas captivity, while making his way across the Middle East.
President outlines the Trump Doctrine: Prosperity equals peace — for the entire world
President Donald Trump gave an important speech in Riyadh that may come as close to outlining a “Trump doctrine” for his second term as we’ll probably see.
Trump strikes 'historic' deal with UAE to build biggest AI campus outside US
The UAE, a major oil producer, has been spending billions of dollars in a push to become a global AI player.
The week in whoppers: Publisher pretends NY Times is unbiased, Nancy Pelosi distorts GOP's Medicaid plan and more
New York Times Publisher A.G. Sulzberger claimed that his newspaper is not part of the "resistance" or "opposition" to the Trump administration.
'Brain dead' Biden never could have pulled off Trump's show-stopping Middle East trip, Dems admit
"When it comes to showing up and showing strength and power, I think his team and [Trump] do a really great job of that," an ex-Biden White House aide told...
Trump hails 'incredible culture' of Islam in rare presidential mosque visit
President Trump shed his shoes Monday to take in the splendor of the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates -- a rare visit by a sitting American chief executive.
Popular podcaster makes surprise appearance at Trump speech to troops in Qatar — as prez reveals Barron introduced them
Trump gave a shout-out to the popular podcaster outside the Qatari capital — as well as his son, Barron, who introduced him to the comedian.