Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major overseas visit during his second term as US president. The tour will also include stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with business deals expected to dominate the agenda.

As President Donald Trump embarks on a three-nation trip to the Middle East, he is set to address significant geopolitical crises, including the ongoing war in Gaza, escalating tensions with Iran regarding its nuclear programme, and India-Pakistan relations.

Hamas announced on Monday that it had released Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living US hostage in Gaza, as it strives to restart ceasefire talks.

In September 2023, crowds packed Times Square, cheering, and taking pictures as Sean “Diddy” Combs received the key to the city, an honour bestowed on him by the New York City mayor who called Combs the “bad boy of entertainment”. 

Prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of operating a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, racketeering, and threatening former girlfriend Cassie with the release of personal videos to maintain control over her.

The United States and China have agreed to a temporary reduction in the tariffs they impose on each other’s imports, marking a significant—if short-term—easing in trade tensions between the two economic powers.