The infusion of money from interests in the two Persian Gulf monarchies reflects the close ties to Middle Eastern countries established by Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
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Saudis Find Sympathetic U.S. Ears at ‘Davos in the Desert’
A Saudi decision to support a cut in oil output infuriated Washington. But at an investment conference in Riyadh, there was plenty of praise for the kingdom.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Biden’s Pledge to Taiwan
Plus a Russian diplomat resigns in protest and a Times inquiry into Trump-era ethics practices.
Trump Allies Are Prominent at Saudi Investment Conference
But the Biden administration sent only a deputy commerce secretary to the high-profile gathering, amid shifts in global politics and diplomatic strains.
Tough Sanctions, Then a Mysterious Last-Minute Turnabout
The Treasury Department slapped sanctions on the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler in 2017 for corruption in Africa. In Donald Trump’s final days in office, they were rolled back with no explanation.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Sector
The Trump administration is trying to fortify its campaign of maximum pressure against Iran from being reversed by a potential Biden administration.
U.A.E. and Israel Agree to Visa Waivers and Direct Flights
In the first official U.A.E. visit to Israel since the countries normalized relations, they agreed to ease travel and upgrade West Bank checkpoints. Palestinians called it tacit assent to Israeli occupation.
How TikTok’s Talks With Microsoft Turned Into a Soap Opera
Neither side wanted a big deal. But what began as talks about a small investment ballooned with interventions from President Trump.
Trump Administration Imposes Sanctions Against Chinese Officials for Hong Kong Crackdown
The sanctions are the first punishments brought against officials in China and Hong Kong for suppressing pro-democracy protests.
A Hedge Fund Bailout Highlights How Regulators Ignored Big Risks
The Dodd-Frank financial law succeeded at making banks safer, but empowered shadowy corners of finance that nearly wrecked the system in March.