US Air Force to spend $1.5 billion retro-fitting gifted Qatari plane for Trump use
Retrofitting the 13-year-old plane will require significant security upgrades, communications improvements to prevent spies from listening in and the ability…
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US accepts gifted Qatari plane to join Air Force One fleet
The White House insists that the gift is legal, but some of Trump’s biggest backers have criticised the deal.
US defence officials confirm acceptance of Qatari plane
The White House insists that the gift is legal, but some of Trump’s biggest backers have criticised the deal.
Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault
The talks in the Qatari capital have begun without any conditions for Israel to allow aid into Gaza or a…
World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared
Saudi and Qatari payments settle Syria’s arrears, allowing World Bank and IMF to re-engage.
Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire
Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.
Trump arrives at Lusail Palace for Qatari state dinner
President Donald Trump was welcomed at Lusail Palace for a dinner hosted by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Republicans say they’re ‘out of the loop’ on Trump’s $400M Qatari plane deal
While Democrats have largely ridiculed President Donald Trump‘s decision to accept a $400 million jet from the Qatari royal family…
Trump says it would be ‘stupid’ not to accept jet from Qatari royal family
The US president has dismissed ethical concerns over accepting a $400-million luxury aircraft from the Qatari royal family.
Trump, Pressed on Qatari Jet, Says Only ‘Stupid’ People Reject Gifts
The president grew angry when questioned about the ethical implications of accepting a luxury jetliner from a foreign government.
