Monday, May 12, 2025

Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia. Here’s what to expect

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, is seen next to an image of the American and Saudi Arabian flags in this combination image

U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first big international trip of his second term. CBC’s Chris Brown is in Riyadh and breaks down what you need to know about the visit.



source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6757554?cmp=rss

Trump says it'd be 'stupid' to reject plane offered as gift from Qatari royal family

U.S. President Donald Trump climbing the stairs of Air Force One.

U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family, saying on Monday it would be "stupid" to turn down the generous offer.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-plane-qatar-1.7533262?cmp=rss

White South Africans fast-tracked for refugee status set to arrive in U.S. on Monday

A group of several people are shown at an outdoor administration holding signs and banners. One banner reads, 'Thank God for President Trump.'

A group of 49 white South Africans are set to arrive at Dulles International Airport outside Washington on Monday, after having been offered refugee status under a new program from the Trump administration.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-south-africa-afrikaners-arrive-1.7532532?cmp=rss