Pope Leo calls out 'extremely disrespectful' treatment of migrants in the U.S.

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

President Trump emphasized the significance of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia partnership, describing it as one of the most consequential globally. He highlighted a $1 trillion investment in American projects, positioning himself as a notably Saudi-friendly president in recent history.

President Trump has proposed a plan to enhance semiconductor chip manufacturing in the United States, which includes the employment of foreign workers. These workers would be utilized primarily to train American workers for high-tech jobs in the industry.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday. This meeting comes as Zelenskyy prepares to meet with U.S. military leaders in Kyiv on Thursday, amid reports of U.S. efforts to facilitate a peace deal with Russia.

President Trump's agreement to sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia could significantly shift the military balance in the Middle East. This deal raises concerns among Israeli and U.S. officials regarding the potential erosion of Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME) in the region.

The U.S. trade deficit decreased by nearly 24% in August, attributed to President Donald Trump's extensive global tariffs that have led to a reduction in imports. This significant drop reflects the impact of trade policies on the economy.

Pope Leo has criticized the treatment of immigrants in the United States, describing it as 'extremely disrespectful.' His comments align with a recent statement from US bishops condemning mass deportations and immigration raids under the Trump administration, highlighting the fear and anxiety these policies have caused among vulnerable populations.

Under President Donald Trump's administration, the U.S. immigration courts have experienced significant changes, leading to a situation where migrants attending what they believed to be routine hearings were instead caught in deportation traps. This shift has raised concerns about the fairness and transparency of the immigration process.