Welcome to SOFREP’s morning brief! Begin your Tuesday informed with the latest defense and global affairs stories for May 27, 2025.

The extension is the latest turnabout by Mr. Trump, whose trade policies have injected substantial uncertainty into the ...

Besides making business deals and accepting lavish gifts, Trump also promised a reset in U.S.-Middle East relations. The ...

The viral video of Qatar's emir was shared across social media platforms such as X, Facebook, Threads, Substack, and TikTok ...

Tensions between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were already bubbling up before the president visited three of America’s key Arab allies.

President Donald Trump spent his 17th week as commander-in-chief visiting the Middle East, marking his first major overseas ...

May 17, 2025 In Saudi ... Trump’s whirlwind tour of the Middle East, he was treated with the kind of honor and respect he has long desired. Escorts of fighter jets. Extravagant welcoming ceremonies.

Trump's royal welcome in Riyadh included a luncheon and traditional coffee ceremony at the Royal Court. Saudi men and drummers greeted Trump during his tour of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage ...

From fighter jet escorts to the gifting of a "drop of oil," here's an inside look at Trump's whirlwind Middle East tour.

As the Village People’s anthem YMCA blared across the ballroom, crown prince Mohammed bin Salman strode to the stage where Donald Trump had just delivered a speech replete with boasts about his ...

Trump’s trip started off with a glitzy welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The President was joined by Tesla ...

Trump expressed his admiration for the mosque's beauty, saying, "Isn't this beautiful? It is so beautiful. This is an incredible culture." He also marvelled at the fact that the mosque had been closed ...