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Metro
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Metro
US 'Doomsday Plane' spotted near DC: Everything to know about the Boeing E-4B
A US Air Force E-4B aircraft landed near Washington, DC, heightening speculation as President Donald Trump weighs joining the war between Iran and Israel. The 'Nightwatch' aircraft nicknamed the presidential 'Doomsday Plane' touched down at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Tuesday night. It departed from Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana, and took a very unusual flight path to arrive close to DC, i24NEWS reported. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Metro on the Boeing E-4B's mission, if it was related to the Iran-Israel conflict and whether Trump was on board. Unlike Air Force One which is known as the 'flying Oval Office', the E-4B Nightwatch is essentially a 'flying war room'. It is referred to as the Doomsday Plane because it has thermal and nuclear shielding designed to withstand nuclear blasts, and an electrical system that is immune to electromagnetic pulses. The plane has the ability to fly for 12 hours without needing to refuel. It is deployed to protect the president and senior administration officials, and is also used to transport the Secretary of Defense internationally. Beside transporting the president and top officials, the E-4B is sometimes flown for training and readiness drills. But the aircraft's irregular flight path and presence near DC the same day that Trump met with his national security advisers in the White House Situation Room boosts theories that it could be linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Equipped with a command and control center to deliver military orders, the Doomsday Plane is meant to be flown in dire scenarios including ahead of a nuclear attack. The world is watching as Trump on Wednesday was cryptic on whether the US will join the war, saying, 'I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do.' The US Air Force has a fleet of four E-4Bs and they are all assigned to the 595th Command and Control Group at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. More Trending E-4Bs have been in operation since the Cold War. One E-4B has been staffed nonstop since 1975. It 'is on alert at all times, often traveling with the president or secretary of defense in case of emergency', according to Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska. 'Nebraska is proud to house this remarkable fleet,' she said in a 2024 column. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Brain dead woman Adriana Smith gives birth after being kept alive due to law MORE: Bunker buster bomb that can penetrate to 200ft is reason Israel wants the US to join war with Iran MORE: 'Dark fleet' tanker caught on fire after being struck in Persian Gulf
See - Sada Elbalad
26-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Death toll from the Israeli raids on school sheltering displaced people in Gaza has risen to 25
Basant Ahmed The death toll from an Israeli airstrike targeting a school housing displaced persons in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City has risen to 25. The Israeli occupation army expects to achieve full operational control over 75% of the Gaza Strip within two months, as part of its military operation in Gaza. It noted that it now controls more than 40% of the Strip's area. The Israeli channel "i24NEWS" revealed that the US administration asked Israel to postpone its comprehensive military operation in the Gaza Strip, to enhace efforts to reach a hostge exchange agreement. Washington also called on Tel Aviv to postpone the large-scale ground incursion. The US request included two main points: postponing the major ground operation and allowing negotiations to continue in parallel with the limited military operations currently underway. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Toronto Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Saudis treat Trump to his very own McDonald's: 'HOW'S THIS REAL LIFE?'
Mobile McDonalds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, custom-made for U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East. Photo by Mike Wagenheim/i24NEWS / X Saudi Arabia rolled out the red carpet and golden arches for U.S. President Donald Trump as he kicked off his four-day visit to the Middle East. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account A custom-built mobile McDonald's was brought in for Trump's arrival in Riyadh on Tuesday — for both the president's use as well as for the journalists covering the Gulf trip, Newsweek reported. Mike Wagenheim, a correspondent at i24NEWS, posted footage of the McDonald's truck on X. 'Yes, it's a mobile @McDonalds here in Riyadh,' he captioned the clip. People on social media were shocked by the lengths Saudis went to welcome Trump. 'How's this real life?' one account asked, while others described the move as 'incredible' and 'awesome.' Some noted how former president Joe Biden never received the same treatment. 'They respect the man,' one person wrote about Saudis' feelings toward Trump. 'They wouldn't have done anything like this for Biden. We are back to our strength ways.' Another added: 'They ghosted Biden. They rolled in a McDonald's on wheels for Trump. That's not just diplomacy…. that's straight-up icon treatment.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Trump's love of the fast-food chain is no secret, and it's apparent the Saudis have been paying attention. He appealed to working-class voters during the 2024 campaign when he donned an apron, worked the fryer, and handed customers their food at the drive-thru at a Pennsylvania stop last October. The publicity stunt was in response to Kamala Harris' claims that she worked at the fast-food chain as a college student. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump serves french fries as an employee looks on during a visit to McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Doug Mills/New York Times/The Associated Press) Photo by Doug Mills/the New York Times / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In October 2023, during Trump's fraud trial in Manhattan, several large bags of McDonalds were spotted being brought into court, Fox News reported. During his first term, the president served a buffet of fast-food options when he welcomed national college football champions the Clemson Tigers to the White House in 2019. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Son-in-law Jared Kushner revealed in his memoir that Trump requested McDonald's following his COVID-19 diagnosis and recovery in 2020. 'I knew he was feeling better when he requested one of his favourite meals: A McDonald's Big Mac, Filet-o-Fish, fries and a vanilla shake,' Kushner wrote. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Trump arrived in Riyadh amid much fanfare, as the nation sent fighter jet escorts to welcome the president's aircraft to the ground. Margo Martin, a White House official, posted video of the escort online, declaring, 'Saudi F-15's providing honorary escort for Air Force One!' Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greeted Trump on the tarmac that was adorned with a lavender — not red — carpet. Read More The two leaders then retreated to a grand hall at the Riyadh airport, where Trump and his aides were served traditional Arabic coffee by waiting attendants wearing ceremonial gun belts. Trump signed a host of economic and bilateral cooperation agreements, as he focused on dealmaking with a key Mideast ally, while he also shared concerns about Iran's nuclear program as the war in Gaza dragged on in the background. Relationships Toronto Maple Leafs Celebrity Editorial Cartoons Columnists
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mobile McDonald's rolled out for Trump in the Gulf
Credit: X/@Mike_Wagenheim Saudi Arabia rolled out a mobile McDonald's for Donald Trump's arrival in Riyadh on Tuesday. Mordechai Wagenheim, a correspondent at i24NEWS, posted footage of the McDonald's truck, which was specifically designed for the US president's visit to Saudi Arabia, the first major foreign trip of his second term. Mr Trump is well-known for his love of McDonald's, particularly Big Macs and a Fillet-O-Fish, according to Jared Kushner, his son-in-law. The US president even worked in a McDonald's – briefly – during a publicity stunt for last November's election in response to Kamala Harris claiming she worked at the fast food restaurant as a college student. The mobile McDonald's was added onto the back of a truck as he arrived in Riyadh to much fanfare. Mr Trump was greeted personally by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and horses with riders waving US and Saudi flags. The US president later looked unsure as he was handed what appeared to be a coffee in a small espresso cup by attendants wearing ceremonial gun-belts. Credit: Reuters He was later filmed sipping on the coffee as he leaned back in his chair next to the Saudi Crown Prince and Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, who immediately drank the drink. Mr Trump's favourite drink is Diet Coke. As for his lunch later in the day, Mr Trump was treated to a miso-flavoured beef starter, before being served a grilled black angus steak alongside potatoes and salad, among his favoured dishes. Credit: X/@RapidResponse47 He was then driven to dinner in a golf cart by the Saudi Crown Prince while receiving a traditional welcome at the Saudi royal family's 18th century capital Diriyah, outside of Riyadh. Dozens of men in traditional Saudi robes and red headscarves bowed and sang to the beat of a drum outside Salwa Palace, which was constructed in 1765, as Mr Trump arrived for the formal state visit.
Economic Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
McDiplomacy? Mobile McDonald's joins Donald Trump's Saudi Arabia itinerary
Saudi Arabia stationed a mobile McDonald's truck outside its Royal Court ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival, in what many online called the 'ultimate sign of hospitality.' The double-decker unit—branded in both Arabic and English—quickly drew attention as journalists spotted the fast-food installation near the media hub known as 'Media Oasis.'Mike Wagenheim, a journalist with i24NEWS, confirmed the sighting on social media. 'Yes, it's a mobile McDonald's here in Riyadh,' he posted on unusual setup, parked strategically near the venue hosting global media, added a surreal twist to a visit that was otherwise dominated by billion-dollar agreements and state-level McDonald's truck was no coincidence. Trump's love for fast food, particularly McDonald's, is well known. He famously served fast food during White House banquets in his first term, and in October 2024, he was seen serving fries at a McDonald's outlet in Pennsylvania during his campaign. Though the restaurant chain stated it was not involved in that appearance, the association remains strong. In Riyadh, Saudi authorities appeared to tailor even the smallest details of Trump's visit to his preferences. A user on X summed up the public reaction, writing: 'PLEASE tell me the Saudis are going to offer him some McDonald's. The ULTIMATE sign of hospitality.' Trump's arrival on 13 May was met with full ceremonial honours. American and Saudi flags lined the roads. American-made police vehicles were visibly stationed across key locations. The moment Trump landed, he was greeted personally by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the tarmac—an honour rarely extended to visiting leaders. Inside the airport's grand ceremonial hall, the president and his aides were welcomed with traditional Arabic coffee, served by attendants wearing ceremonial Turki al-Faisal, former Saudi intelligence chief and ambassador to both the UK and US, told Arab News: 'Our doors and hearts are open to you.'The warm welcome wasn't just symbolic. Riyadh and Washington signed a massive $142 billion defence sales agreement, described by the White House as the largest in history. The deals include cutting-edge equipment and services from US defence firms and form part of a broader $600 billion Saudi commitment to invest in the American agreements didn't stop at defence. Both nations signed memoranda of understanding covering joint training of Saudi forces, cooperation in infectious disease research, and collaboration between customs and law enforcement agencies—including a partnership between the Saudi Ministry of Interior and the General Electric turbines worth $14.2 billion and Boeing 737-8 aircraft worth $4.8 billion are also part of the a bilateral meeting, President Trump and the Crown Prince made brief remarks to the press. Trump said: 'I really believe we like each other a lot.' Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih echoed the mood at the Saudi-US Investment Forum, saying: 'Our bilateral relationship is one of the world's most significant geostrategic bonds, with economic cooperation and business partnerships at its core, and serves as a force for peace and global prosperity.' Commenting on the visit, Mona Yacoubian, Director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told Newsweek: 'Trump's trip to the Gulf is a harbinger of this administration's foreign policy over the next four years: transactional rather than transformative, personality-driven, and crowned by headline-grabbing economic deals.'Trump's delegation includes top officials such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Tesla CEO and Trump adviser Elon Musk is also present and expected to speak at the investment Middle East tour continues with planned visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates later this week. Both countries are expected to sign major trade and investment agreements, with Trump targeting deals that could reach a cumulative value of over $1 for the mobile McDonald's in Riyadh, it remains unclear whether the president actually ordered a Big Mac. But as far as diplomatic gestures go, the Saudis made sure that even Trump's palate felt at home.
