Trump met with 'laughter and silence' by US allies in Gulf region

Trump met with 'laughter and silence' by US allies in Gulf region Middle East

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Issued on: 28/05/2026 - 10:06Modified: 28/05/2026 - 10:06

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 27, 2026: First, US President Donald Trump's attempts at finding a deal with Iran are under a lot of scrutiny. Next, the EU is asked to consider the environmental impact of mega data centres, as locals fight back against projects which might harm the environment. Also, a new French tennis star features on the front page of L'Equipe. Finally, an age-old question is finally answered.                                                                          

The fraught relationship between the United States and its allies in the Gulf features widely in the press. Time Magazine explains that Donald Trump seems to be hinging a peace agreement with Iran on Arab nations recognising Israel. Trump has reportedly reached out to leaders in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan and many others, asking them to sign the Abraham Accords. Politico reports that Trump's demand is being met with laughter, dismissal and often silence by US allies. Foreign Policy says that the Iran war has remade the Gulf and argues that countries will not lurch towards any single power. The Atlantic looks at why Trump keeps getting "rolled" in negotiations. 

Elsewhere, artificial intelligence's hidden environmental cost is under the spotlight. Politico reports that the EU's Environment Agency chief has told the EU that it has to ensure tech companies disclose the ecological footprint of their data centres. The Guardian looks at how data centres are exacerbating droughts in Chile. A long read in The New York Times explains how mother-of-six Kassi Solberg is trying to oppose the construction of a massive data centre close to her property. 

In Paris, the French Open is in full swing, and Moïse Kouamé is a breath of fresh air for French tennis, according to the front page of L'Equipe. At only 17 years old, the young Frenchman eliminated Marin Cilic in three sets on Tuesday, becoming the youngest player in the Open era to defeat a Grand Slam champion in men's singles at Roland Garros. 

There is more sport on the horizon, too. Football fans are getting ready for the Conference League this evening, which will see Crystal Palace face off against unexpected finalists Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. 

Finally, CNN reports that a study has finally brought us answers to a very important question: why does the mighty T-Rex have such ridiculously small arms? 

You can catch our press review every morning on France 24 at 7:20am and 9:20am (Paris time), from Monday to Friday.

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