
The Global Story
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The President’s Path: Trump’s Gulf tour
May 17, 2025
25 minutes
Available for over a year
US President Donald Trump has visited the Gulf on his first major diplomatic tour since returning to the White House. Caitríona Perry, Bernd Debusmann, and CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe discuss the significance of his trip. They also explore why President Putin skipped peace talks in Turkey between Moscow and Kyiv.
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Producers: Aisling Taylor and Stefano Fasano
Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas