Trump Strikes ‘Historic’ Qatar Deal

Here are the stories shaping the day:President Donald Trump announced more than $243.5 billion in economic deals between the United States and Qatar on Wednesday, including a $96 billion agreement for Boeing to sell up to 210 jets to Qatar Airways.President Trump met with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday after the president announced that he would lift sanctions on Syria.Drug overdose deaths in the United States dropped sharply in 2024, falling to their lowest level since before the pandemic.We asked the parents of autistic children to weigh in on RFK Jr.’s plan to find the cause. Here’s what they said.🍵 Culture: Why training students’ head, hands, and heart matters.—☀️ Get clarity and inspiration with The Epoch Times Morning Brief, our flagship newsletter written by U.S. national editor Ivan Pentchoukov. Sign up here.