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Who is Jared Kushner and what is his interest in Albania's Sazan Island?

The White House envoy has long attracted attention for his links to US politics and his business dealings around the world, but as controversy grows over a property deal in Albania, many are asking: Who is Jared Kushner?

Euronews

The 'Flamingo Revolution': Protests Erupt Over Jared Kushner-Linked Albania Resort

Protests intensify in Tirana over a Kushner-backed resort project on Albania's coast, with environmental concerns and the pink flamingo emerging as a powerful symbol of opposition.

International Business Times UK

Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.

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Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort

Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment

The Guardian - UK

Jared Kushner Admits Nat Rothschild Helped Him Secure Remote Private Island During Yacht Vacation

Jared Kushner has revealed that Nat Rothschild helped connect him to a remote Mediterranean island during a yacht trip that later led to a major Albanian resort investment plan.

International Business Times UK

Arizona congresswoman is coming for Jared Kushner and wants him under oath for selling out American foreign policy

The line between service and self-interest gets tested.

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Jared Kushner's Peace Envoy Role Collides With £3.9 Billion Fundraising Push in the Middle East Amid Iran War

Explore controversy as Jared Kushner faces scrutiny over £3.9B Gulf fundraising during US diplomacy, sparking conflict-of-interest concerns and a congressional probe.

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Kushner’s Middle East ties have reached a breaking point for US intelligence. So, of course, Trump is ignoring it all

Was it ever about achieveing peace?

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US Foreign Policy Outsourced? Vance Calls Jared Kushner, Trump's Son-in-Law, The Peace 'Investor'

US Vice-President JD Vance's remark calling Jared Kushner the 'investor' in the Gaza ceasefire reflects an unprecedented shift in US foreign policy dynamics, where a private citizen with extensive business ties plays a central diplomatic role.

International Business Times UK

EA shareholders approve $55 billion buyout that'll reportedly leave the Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC developer and publisher in $20 billion debt

EA expects the deal to go through in Q1 of FY27

GamesRadar

Jared Kushner’s firm exits takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery

Affinity Partners, key backer of hostile bid by Paramount, reportedly steps back following scrutiny of Kushner’s role

The Guardian - US

Jared Kushner's firm backs out of Paramount's Warner Bros. bid

The newsThe Warner Bros. board is expected to announce that it plans to reject Paramount's $30-a-share all-cash offer for the company.

Axios

Jared Kushner ditches Serbia hotel project hours after four government officials charged in bribery probe

Affinity Partners withdraws from controversial Belgrade luxury development after Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three others accused of corruption

The Independent UK

Jared Kushner – and three Arab monarchies – are at the heart of the Paramount-WBD bid

The president’s son-in-law is once again at the center of an international business deal that will require administration approval

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Fortune

Jared Kushner suddenly emerges in the Warner brawl between Paramount and Netflix, backed by Saudi billions and fresh off brokering another megadeal

Trump’s son-in-law is emerging as a central conduit for Gulf money moving into American media, and they’re backing the Ellisons and Paramount.

GamesRadar

EA's $55 billion buyout will reportedly see Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund own 93.4% of the EA Sports FC and Battlefield 6 company

Silver Lake and Affinity Partners will apparently comparatively own a much smaller percentage of the company

Windows Central

EA says it will keep creative control as $55B Saudi‑backed takeover looms

Electronic Arts is being acquired in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi investment, but the publisher insists its studios will retain creative independence.

The Guardian - US

Jared Kushner is back – and so are big questions about his financial ties

Kushner’s investment firm is backed by three Arab petrostates critical to the Gaza agreement. And the deals keep coming

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US senators express 'profound concern' over EA buyout: 'The proposed transaction poses a number of significant foreign influence and national security risks'

Whether it adds up to anything remains to be seen, but Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are big mad about it.

The Guardian - UK

Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not

In this week’s newsletter: The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morally

Operation Sports

EA Goes Private: What the Buyout Means for Madden, EA FC, and More

The house that Madden built just changed owners. Let’s talk about what’s next.

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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