Trump Secures $14.5 Billion Etihad-Boeing Deal Amid $200 Billion UAE Agreements

Trump Secures $14.5 Billion Etihad-Boeing Deal Amid $200 Billion UAE Agreements
During a landmark state visit to the United Arab Emirates, Trump Secures $14.5 Billion Etihad-Boeing Deal Amid $200 Billion UAE Agreements. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a $14.5 billion agreement between Etihad Airways, Boeing, and GE Aerospace. The deal includes 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft powered by GE engines, further deepening the strategic aviation ties between the United States and the UAE.
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Donald Trump Gets Hair-Flipping Royal Welcome in UAE with Traditional Al-Ayyala Dance

Donald Trump Gets Hair-Flipping Royal Welcome in UAE with Traditional Al-Ayyala Dance
At the final stop of his Middle East tour Donald Trump Gets Hair-Flipping Royal Welcome in UAE with Traditional Al-Ayyala Dance. A cultural spectacle welcomes Trump at Qasr Al Watan. Former US President Donald Trump was greeted with an eye-catching and traditional Emirati welcome ceremony during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A video of the event, which has gone viral across social media platforms, shows women dressed in flowing white gowns flipping their hair in rhythmic unison as part of the Al-Ayyala dance, a centuries-old cultural performance from the region.
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Over 100 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Over 100 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
According to Gaza’s civil defense agency, Over 100 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens. Marking one of the deadliest days in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war more than 100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The wave of Gaza airstrikes comes amid stalled ceasefire talks and renewed military aggression, with many international observers warning of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
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Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump Absent as Confusion Clouds Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul

Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump Absent as Confusion Clouds Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul
In the much-anticipated Peace talks Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump Absent as Confusion Clouds Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul. The Istanbul peace talks between Ukraine and Russia began Thursday under a cloud of confusion and diplomatic frustration, as neither Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian President Vladimir Putin, nor U.S. President Donald Trump attended.
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Trump Administration Escalates Funding Cuts to Harvard, Sparking Legal Showdown Over Discrimination, DEI, and Free Speech

Trump Administration Escalates Funding Cuts to Harvard, Sparking Legal Showdown Over Discrimination, DEI, and Free Speech
In a dramatic escalation of its standoff with elite academic institutions, Trump Administration Escalates Funding Cuts to Harvard, Sparking Legal Showdown Over Discrimination, DEI, and Free Speech. The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is terminating another $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University, citing ongoing concerns over antisemitism and campus discrimination.
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India’s Operation Sindoor: IAF Bypasses & Jams Pakistan’s China-Supplied Air Defence in 23-Minute Precision Strike

India’s Operation Sindoor: IAF Bypasses & Jams Pakistan’s China-Supplied Air Defence in 23-Minute Precision Strike
In a major development that has sent ripples across global defence circles is India’s Operation Sindoor: IAF Bypasses & Jams Pakistan’s China-Supplied Air Defence in 23-Minute Precision Strike. India's Operation Sindoor marks a strategic military success, with the Indian Air Force bypassing and jamming Pakistan’s Chinese-made air defence systems in under 23 minutes. Here's how India executed the precision strike using indigenous technology.
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Qatar Airways Inks Record $200 Billion Boeing Deal During Trump’s Middle East Tour

Qatar Airways Inks Record $200 Billion Boeing Deal During Trump’s Middle East Tour
In a record-breaking deal Qatar Airways Inks Record $200 Billion Boeing Deal During Trump’s Middle East Tour. In a major announcement during his Middle East tour, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a record-breaking $200 billion deal between Qatar Airways and Boeing, marking what he called “the largest order of jets in the history of Boeing.” The agreement, signed in Doha on May 14, includes the purchase of 160 aircraft and was hailed as a significant milestone for the American aerospace giant.
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Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, Signals Historic Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy

Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, Signals Historic Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy
In a major turning point Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, Signals Historic Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy. Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit has sparked international headlines following a surprise meeting with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the interim president of Syria. The meeting, brokered in Riyadh by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), marks an unprecedented pivot in U.S.-Syria relations and could signal a broader shift in Middle East geopolitics.
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Zelenskyy Pushes for Direct Peace Talks with Putin in Turkey as Trump Mulls Attendance

Zelenskyy Pushes for Direct Peace Talks with Putin in Turkey as Trump Mulls Attendance
In a bid to end the war Zelenskyy Pushes for Direct Peace Talks with Putin in Turkey as Trump Mulls Attendance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday intensified international pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin by urging him to attend direct peace talks in Turkey scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Anita Anand Appointed Canada’s New Foreign Minister: A Historic Milestone Rooted in Indian Heritage

Anita Anand Appointed Canada’s New Foreign Minister: A Historic Milestone Rooted in Indian Heritage
In a historic cabinet reshuffle Anita Anand Appointed Canada’s New Foreign Minister: A Historic Milestone Rooted in Indian Heritage. With this appointment, Anand becomes the first Hindu woman to hold this key portfolio, replacing Mélanie Joly, who now serves as Minister of Industry. Anand took her oath of office with her hand on the Bhagavad Gita, honoring her Indian heritage.
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