Trump Secures UAE AI Deal; India Suspends Treaty Negotiations; China Expands Latin America Presence

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President Donald Trump has secured $200 billion in deals during his UAE visit, including a significant AI agreement, signaling renewed American economic diplomacy in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Mauritania's ex-President Aziz faces 15 years imprisonment following a corruption appeal, highlighting the continent's ongoing struggle with accountability in governance. Tensions continue in South Asia as India suspends Indus Water Treaty talks with Pakistan until cross-border terrorism ceases, while potential breakthroughs emerge elsewhere with Trump claiming the US and Iran are approaching a nuclear deal. In Eastern Europe, President Zelensky prepares to send Ukrainian negotiators to Istanbul for peace talks with Russia, possibly indicating movement in the long-standing conflict. Finally, China expands its soft power influence in Latin America by granting visa-free entry to nationals from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, strategically strengthening its position in the Western Hemisphere.

Top Stories

• Trump announces $200 billion in deals during UAE visit, AI agreement signed - Reuters

• Mauritania: Ex-President Aziz Gets 15 Years in Prison After Corruption Appeal - AP

• US and Iran Close to Nuclear Deal, Trump Says - BBC

• India suspends Indus Water Treaty talks pending end to cross-border terrorism - Barron’s

• Zelensky to send Ukrainian team to Istanbul for Russia peace talks - CNN

• China grants visa-free entry to nationals from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay - Reuters

United States

• Trump announces $200 billion in deals during UAE visit, AI agreement signed - Reuters

• Federal appeals court deals major blow to Voting Rights Act - CNN

• Autopsies misclassified deaths in police custody that were homicides, Maryland officials say - AP

• DHS wants 20,000 National Guard troops to help with immigration crackdown - TheHill

• US Supreme Court grapples with Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship - Reuters

Africa

• Weakening Democracy Linked to Press Freedom Decline in West Africa - allAfrica

• Mauritania: Ex-President Aziz Gets 15 Years in Prison After Corruption Appeal - AP

• JNIM Seizes Burkinabe Provincial Capital in Latest Blow to Traoré - ISW

• South Africa's Ramaphosa to Meet Trump in US Next Week Amid Rising Tension - Al Jazeera

• Port Sudan Under Renewed Drone Attacks - allAfrica

Middle East

• Trump Announces $200 Billion in Deals During UAE Visit, AI Agreement Signed - Reuters

• Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 115 in Gaza as Palestinians Commemorate Nakba Day - Al Jazeera

• Pregnant Israeli Woman Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack - BBC

• US and Iran Close to Nuclear Deal, Trump Says - BBC

• Syrian President Meets Trump, Discusses Ties with Israel - Reuters

Indo-Pacific

• Senior Leaders from the Indo-Pacific Highlight Landpower During LANPAC 2025 - Army

• Pakistan and India extend ceasefire, plan political dialogue - Express Tribune

• India suspends Indus Water Treaty talks pending end to cross-border terrorism - Barron’s

• Australia PM Albanese meets Indonesia counterpart in first international visit since re-election - Reuters

• Japan starts emergency inspections on nearly 200 military training planes after crash - AP

Europe

• Zelensky to send Ukrainian team to Istanbul for Russia peace talks - CNN

• Massive fire erupts in Sumy region after Russian drone strike - EuroNews

• EU prepares new penalties as Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s proposal for face-to-face meeting - AlJazeera

• European stock markets close higher with defense sector leading charge - CNBC

• Plans to reset UK-EU relations hit trouble over fishing rights and youth mobility - TheGuardian

Latin America

• China grants visa-free entry to nationals from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay - Reuters

• Latin American leaders visit China for CELAC summit and infrastructure deals - COA

• IMF cuts Latin America and Caribbean 2025 GDP growth estimate - Reuters

• Latin America's leftist leaders remember Uruguay's 'Pepe' Mujica as generous, charismatic leader - Times Union

• Abortion-rights groups denounce censorship on Meta-owned apps in Latin America and beyond - AP

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