Tuesday Briefing
President Trump’s visit to the Gulf region.
Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s Visit to the Gulf
Plus, a big week for the art world.
Trump Administration Considers Large Chip Sale to Emirati A.I. Firm G42
The firm, which the U.S. government scrutinized for its ties to China, is angling for hundreds of thousands of advanced artificial intelligence chips in a deal that could be finalized this week.
Inside the U.S.-China Trade Cease-Fire
Global markets are rallying on optimism over Washington and Beijing reaching a major, if temporary, détente in their tariff fight.
British Airways Owner Buys 32 Boeing Planes Worth $13 Billion
IAG, the airline’s parent company, announced the order a day after Britain and the United States confirmed the framework for a trade agreement to lower tariffs.
U.S. to Downgrade Palestinian Affairs Office in Jerusalem, Officials Say
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, plans to shut down a direct communications channel between U.S. diplomats in Jerusalem working on Palestinian issues and agencies in Washington.
How Trump’s Ending of U.S.A.I.D. Threatens a Nation’s Fragile Peace
When Colombia signed a landmark peace agreement with rebels in 2016, it was celebrated internationally for ending a war that had ravaged much of the country for decades. The United States bolstered the peace efforts, helping displaced farmers return …
Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.
Wednesday Briefing: 100 Days of Trump
Plus, advice on how to be happy.