USA and Saudi Arabia: What's behind Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal with Trump?

The United States, under President Donald Trump, finalized an atomic energy agreement with Saudi Arabia, permitting U.S. companies to provide nuclear technology for the kingdom's burgeoning atomic energy program. Initial reports indicated the agreement had minimal restrictions, notably excluding immediate International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) oversight.

However, President Trump later suggested additional conditions, including Saudi Arabia's adherence to the Abraham Accords and normalization of relations with Israel. The deal has drawn significant international criticism. Saudi Arabia and Iran are regional adversaries, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has previously stated his country would pursue nuclear weapons if Iran developed them, raising concerns about a potential new nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

This agreement is part of a broader context where the EU has also imposed a substantial fine on Google for antitrust violations. The EU fined Google 890 million euros for allegedly favoring its own services in search results and its app store, thereby stifling competition. EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera emphasized that superior products should win on merit, not because they are owned by the search engine provider.

Additionally, the article touches on a controversy involving Norwegian football officials considering a FIFA complaint regarding a suspended player's red card being overturned during the World Cup. Norwegian FA president Lise Klaveness suspects potential influence from U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.