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On October 10, 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts promoting democracy and peaceful transition from dictatorship. Despite US President Donald Trump's lobbying and claims of brokering peace deals, the Norwegian Nobel Committee chose Machado, emphasizing sustained democratic work over recent conflict resolutions.
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Yemen remains deeply affected by the Gaza war, with the Houthis continuing attacks on Israel and Israel targeting Yemen. Regional dynamics are shifting as Yemen's secessionist movements and alliances with Israel and the UAE complicate the conflict's landscape. Diplomatic efforts face significant hurdles.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Washington from November 17-19, his first US trip since 2018. Discussions with President Trump will focus on political, economic, and security issues, including potential normalization with Israel and a US-Saudi security pact. The visit follows a fragile Gaza ceasefire brokered by Trump and his recent Gulf tour.
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Former President Trump claims direct involvement in Israel's attacks on Hezbollah and discusses the recent Gaza ceasefire. He emphasizes the importance of regional respect for the US presidency and criticizes current policies, including Iran's nuclear progress and Israeli annexation plans, while asserting his influence on Middle East diplomacy.
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On November 18, 2025, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met President Donald Trump at the White House to advance a U.S.-Saudi defense pact, including arms sales like F-35 jets, and discuss economic cooperation. Saudi Arabia remains firm that normalization with Israel hinges on a credible, time-bound pathway to Palestinian statehood. Meanwhile, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia are restoring commercial ties after years of strain.
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Kazakhstan is set to join the US-brokered Abraham Accords, despite already having diplomatic ties with Israel since 1992. The move aims to revitalize the accords amid regional tensions, though it is largely symbolic as Kazakhstan's relations with Israel are longstanding. The announcement follows US efforts to expand influence in Central Asia.
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The US reaffirmed plans to sell up to 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions and concerns over technology security. The deal, announced during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington, raises questions about regional military balance and Israel's qualitative military edge.
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President Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, featuring a lavish welcome and discussions on military, economic, and regional issues. The visit included plans for significant Saudi investments in the US, sale of F-35 jets, and efforts to normalize relations with Israel, amid ongoing concerns over human rights and regional stability.