Middle-East

Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining Abraham Accords Despite Existing Diplomatic Relations with Israel Since 1992

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President Trump announced at the C5+1 summit in Washington that Kazakhstan would join the Abraham Accords, becoming the first nation to do so during his second term. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and leaders from four other Central Asian states attended the announcement. However, the …

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Trump Organization Explores Tel Aviv Hotel Branding Despite Geopolitical Tensions

| Importance: 8/10

The Trump Organization, led by Eric Trump, held advanced negotiations to brand and manage the Sarona Hotel in Tel Aviv in 2025. These talks, initially promising, were paused following the October 7 conflict. Eric Trump indicated the deal would have been completed if not for the war, suggesting the …

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Erik Prince Receives $529M Contract to Build Secret Mercenary Army for UAE Crown Prince

| Importance: 9/10

Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, was hired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi to create a secret, private mercenary army for the United Arab Emirates, receiving $529 million for the contract. The force, operated through Prince’s company Reflex Responses (R2), was …

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