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world26 days ago•22 min saved

UAE Royal Funds Half-Billion Trump Crypto Deal Ahead of AI Chip Access

A Wall Street Journal report alleges a member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family secretly backed a $500 million investment in the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture, acquiring 49% of World Liberty Financial and directing about $187 million upfront to Trump entities (with at least $31 million to Witkoff entities), months before the UAE was granted access to advanced U.S. AI chips; the meeting with Trump and Witkoff at the White House and the scale of the deal have critics calling it bribery with potential national-security implications.

via Common Dreams|

#artificial-intelligence #corruption #cryptocurrency

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Secret meeting between Iran's exiled crown prince and Trump envoy signals new U.S. role in Iran protests

A White House envoy secretly met with Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, to discuss the ongoing protests and potential non-military U.S. responses. The talks mark the first high-level engagement between the Trump administration and Iran's opposition since the demonstrations began, as Washington weighs options while protesters face heavy repression.

via Axios|

#iran-protests #reza-pahlavi #steve-witkoff

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Witkoff, Kushner, and U.S. Officials Lead Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations in Egypt

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to join upcoming Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt, highlighting high-profile involvement in efforts to address the conflict in the Middle East.

via Financial Times|

#egypt #israel-hamas-talks #jared-kushner

world7 months ago•3 min saved

US Envoy Witkoff Visits Gaza Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

Steve Witkoff, a U.S. envoy, visited Gaza to observe the worsening humanitarian aid situation amid ongoing conflict, with reports of aid theft, violence at aid sites, and accusations of propaganda, as international pressure mounts on Israel to ease the crisis.

via The New York Times|

#gaza-aid-crisis #hamas #humanitarian-aid

world7 months ago•1 min saved

US envoy visits Gaza aid sites amid worsening food crisis and casualties

US special envoy Steve Witkoff visited a US-backed aid site in Gaza amid a worsening starvation crisis, aiming to secure plans for increased food aid and gather firsthand accounts from locals, as part of ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian situation.

via CNN|

#aid-distribution #gaza #starvation-crisis

real-estate2 years ago•2 min saved

Qatar Investment Authority Acquires Park Lane Hotel in $623M Deal

Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, has purchased the Park Lane Hotel in New York City for nearly $623 million from Steve Witkoff's company. The fund's acquisition is part of its ongoing expansion into the New York real estate market. The future plans for the property are currently unknown. Witkoff had originally intended to convert the hotel into high-end condos but put the project on hold due to market saturation. The sale comes after a series of legal issues and failed attempts to sell the property at a higher price.

via The Real Deal|

#new-york-real-estate #park-lane-hotel #qatar-investment-authority