Trump calls on Middle East leaders to step up in the fight against 'Islamist extremism'

Riyadh

US President Donald Trump called on Arab leaders to do their share to fight "Islamist extremism" on Sunday in a speech that put the burden on the region to combat militant groups while urging unity among religions.

Mr Trump, who generated controversy with his push to ban many Muslims from entering the United States, described the fight against terrorism as a battle between good and evil rather than as a clash of civilisations.