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.
Trump praises crowd of cheering soldiers at biggest US military base in the Middle East, vows 'substantial pay raises'
President Trump visited the largest US military base in the Middle East on Thursday.
Trump’s ‘promising start,’ a GOP win on Medicaid reform and other commentary
President Trump “would have made a good sheikh,” quips Daniel McCarthy at The Spectator.
Trump's Middle East tour: Letters to the Editor — May 15, 2025
NY Post readers discuss President Trump’s diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Saudis roll out the red carpet for fast-food loving Trump with mobile McDonald's
Trump worked the fryer, drive-thru window during campaign stop at Pennsylvania McDonald's in October.
Editorial: Trump just laid out a grand vision for the troubled Middle East — pray he makes it a reality
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...
Trump bars AP, Reuters and Bloomberg from Air Force One during Mideast trip
The exclusion marks the first time in modern history that no wire service reporters were included on an overseas presidential tour.
Trump inks largest defense sales agreement in history, part of $600B Saudi deals
Trump pitched Saudi Arabia as the key to building peace and prosperity in the Middle East, contrasting the kingdom with the nuclear intransigence of Iran.
Trump calls on Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords recognizing Israel
“The time is right...we don't have a lot of time,” President Trump said as he made a speech in Saudi Arabia.
Israel gives Hamas fresh ultimatum to avoid bloody Gaza invasion
"Israel is preparing a major operation in Gaza — we are not hiding it. We have ... the troops ready," Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters at the UN.
Trump takes off for 'historic' Mideast trip after string of foreign policy successes
The president claimed credit Monday for averting a nuclear war in the Indian subcontinent, forcing Ukraine and Russia into peace talks, brokering a trade breakthrough with China and winning the...
Trump 'disappointed' in Boeing for slow Air Force One delivery after Qatar plane offer raises eyebrows
President Trump said he was "disappointed" in Boeing for not being quick enough to refurbish Air Force One — and praised Qatar for offering him a free luxury jet valued...
Iran's exiled crown prince reveals Biden betrayal -- and why Trump's 'pressure' is best chance of regime change
"This regime, in its DNA, is simply incompatible with the free world as we know it. Expecting them to change their behavior is a waste of time," Reza Pahlavi told...
Trump set to receive $400M 'flying palace' from Qatar to use as Air Force One, rips Dems for criticizing arrangement
President Trump is reportedly set to receive a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family shortly before his second term concludes amid frustrations with delays that have...
Trump's Mideast trip should bring US wins — both economic and strategic
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 (more quietly) geostrategic fronts.