Donald Trump

Al Majalla lays out four key hurdles to clear to ensure the truce sticks this time around

Although there are many reasons to celebrate, numerous obstacles could still make Trump's "deal to end all deals" just another failed attempt at ending forever wars

The US president made no secret of his desire for the world's most coveted peace prize and said he deserved it for "ending seven wars" before the Gaza breakthrough this week

His systematic dismantling of established political norms and ideological remaking of the Republican Party mean he may be one of the most divisive yet consequential US presidents

Al Majalla examines the repercussions of Hamas's attack on Israel, which set into motion a series of significant changes and power shifts in the Middle East

Trump may be willing to accept global isolation to keep supporting Israel, but at some point, he may conclude that he isn't getting enough from Netanyahu in return

The US president also said "all are on board" for a peace plan to end the war in Gaza, but observers are sceptical given his litany of broken promises. Monday's meeting with Netanyahu will be telling.

The president has slapped a one-off six-figure fee on visa petitions for specialist occupations seeking to work in the US. This will have huge repercussions for both industries and countries.

The US president—having previously said Kyiv would need to concede lost territory to Moscow—now says victory is possible and it can regain seized land. What changed?