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A new survey by the 2025 Democracy Perception Index shows a shift in the world's perception of global figures and countries. US President Donald Trump ranked the worst among world leaders, while "Israel" ranked the lowest in global public opinion.
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Trump: 'My dream that Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords'
At the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, US President Donald Trump called on Saudi Arabia to join the "Abraham Accords", calling it a "dream" that would be "very important for the future of the Middle East." "You'll be greatly honoring me," Trump said, before adding, "You'll do it in your own time, and that's what I want, and that's what you want, and that's the way it's going to be."
