Jihan Abdalla

US President says he will order end to sanctions on Syria, one of many regional countries affected by Tehran's influence

Ceremony, business deals and diplomacy with Syria and Iran dominate US leader's day in Riyadh

Apart from providing limited sanctions relief, Washington has maintained most economic restrictions on the country

US President is looking to address war in Gaza and advance talks with Iran

White House press secretary rejects characterisation of new approach as 'militarising' distribution of aid

Official says US leader seeking to convey vision for a 'proud, prosperous and successful Middle East'

White smoke billowed from chimney of Sistine Chapel to signal successor to Pope Francis had been elected

London wins race to sign first post-tariff deal as Britain grants new access for American products

US President's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has hinted at a breakthrough in efforts to expand the Abraham Accords

US has had solid relations with Canada but President's foreign and economic policies put neighbours at odds

Gulf states expected to seek clearer 'economic vision' from US President as they navigate tariffs and oil slump

US President says the leaders made plans for visits

The US President says tariffs on China will be lowered 'at some point'

Senior US officials say the pact would empower US President in peace talks with Russia

US President makes the announcement on his Truth Social platform