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Scoop: Trump meets Kushner, Witkoff ahead of crucial Gaza talks

Trump hopes for a deal to end the war this week.

Axios

Diplomacy’s lowest point: how the Israel-Gaza conflict was mishandled

In two years there have been many versions of a ‘day after’ plan for Gaza and many obstacles to overcome

The Guardian - UK

Scaramucci says Trump ‘has gotten the drug of power’ and no longer has Kushner reining him in

Short-lived White House communications director claims president is ‘marveling at the fact that he can bully people that are powerful and they kowtow to him’

The Independent UK

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What to know about the US-brokered Israel-Hamas indirect talks in Egypt to end the war in Gaza

Here is all we know about the ongoing indirect talks between Hamas and Israel as momentum picks up on Trump’s proposed peace plan with the war on Gaza entering its third year.

Euronews

Trump Sends Envoys To Egypt To Push For Israel-Hamas Ceasefire As Netanyahu Eyes Hostage Deal

A White House official said President Donald Trump is sending Jared Kushner and senior envoy Steve Witkoff to Egypt on Saturday to push forward ceasefire talks.

Benzinga

Negotiators Due In Cairo For Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Talks

Negotiators were converging on Cairo on Sunday ahead of talks aimed at ending nearly two years of war in Gaza, with Israel's leader expressing hope that the hostages still being held there would be released in a matter of days.

International Business Times

US Envoys Head To Mideast As Trump Warns Hamas Against Peace Deal Delay

Donald Trump's son-in-law and a senior envoy were heading to Egypt Saturday to finalize hostage release details, as the US president warned he would "not tolerate delay" by Hamas in implementing a peace plan with Israel.

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Israel halts strikes in Gaza after Trump's call to stop the fighting

This is the closest that Israel and Hamas have come to ending the war since the October 7 attacks almost exactly two years ago.

Axios

EA could sell off studios after Saudi and Kushner-funded $55 billion acquisition, says former Dragon Age producer: 'It's hard to imagine that you'd have BioWare pivot from having very progressive messaging to having the reverse'

Also, the debt. The $20 billion debt thing.

PC Gamer

Trump Offers Security Guarantees To Qatar After Israel Strikes

US President Donald Trump has signed an order vowing to defend key ally Qatar against attacks, the White House said Wednesday, in an extraordinary move following Israeli strikes on the Gulf state last month.

International Business Times

Once again, Netanyahu has outplayed Trump

Trump considers himself a master deal-maker. But he’s been regularly outmaneuvered by strongmen like Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - US

Scoop: How an Israeli attack inadvertently launched Trump's Gaza peace plan

Behind the scenes of how Trump's plan came together over three chaotic weeks.

Axios

The Sims 4 stans share just why they find the "record-breaking" $55 billion EA deal "extremely scary," citing everything from "concerns about AI" to potential layoffs and "more microtransactions"

"Well, I'm just saying my goodbyes to the Sims franchise"

GamesRadar

It’s the art of the dodgy deal, Middle East edition: author Donald Trump, updated by Jared Kushner

Does the Donald know that there’s a new master negotiator in town? Of course he does, he taught the apprentice everything he knows, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

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International Business Times UK

From Trump Tower to EA Tower: Kushner's Plan to Dominate Video Games

Electronic Arts is set for a record $55bn buyout led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, sparking scrutiny over foreign influence in gaming.

Benzinga

Trump's Son-In-Law Jared Kushner Plays Major Role In $55 Billion EA Acquisition, Affinity Partners To Snag 5% Stake: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was reportedly instrumental in brokering the $55 billion take-private deal for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), and his investment company will own a 5% stake in the video game publisher.

International Business Times UK

Inside EA Games $55B Deal: Who Bought The Gaming Giant And What It Could Mean For The Company

EA's £35.8B acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners delivers a 25% premium. CEO Wilson stays on, but debt risks loom. What's next for 'Madden' and 'Battlefield' in Saudi Arabia's gaming expansion?

Euronews

How could EA's go-private deal impact the video game industry?

If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners.

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EA CEO says company values will 'remain unchanged' under the new ownership of Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner's investment firm

In an email to employees, Andrew Wilson thanked them for making EA's "historic" deal possible.

The Independent UK

How Electronic Arts' $52.5 billion go-private deal could impact the video game industry

In what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private equity, video game maker Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired for a staggering $52.5 billion

International Business Times

Electronic Arts To Be Bought By Saudi-led Consortium For $55 Bn

Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Operation Sports

EA Agrees to $55B Sale to Saudi-Backed Consortium, Drawing Scrutiny

Just when you thought EA couldn't possibly be more controversial...

The Independent UK

Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner leads $55B Saudi-backed buyout of EA Sports

The deal, led by Ivanka Trump’s husband Jared Kushner, is set to make shareholders $210 per individual share in the biggest leveraged buyout on record

Axios

Netanyahu inches toward Gaza deal under pressure from Trump

"Everyone — and I mean everyone — is exasperated with Bibi."

International Business Times UK

EA Sold to Jared Kushner-Backed Consortium in $50bn Deal—What This Means to Players and Their Favorite Games Explained

EA to go private in a $50bn deal with Jared Kushner-backed consortium. Here's what it means for gamers and top franchises.

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