Ukraine, Gaza and China: Why Trump's Middle East tour takes on new importance

12/05/2025 02:28 Skynews

Donald Trump's tour of the Middle East this week has taken on a new importance after a series of surprising developments on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and on trade between the US and China.

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