Trump Announces Deals, Lifts Syrian Sanctions on KSA Trip, Mali Dissolves Political Parties

Andrew Sheves Good morning.

🇸🇦 **Trump Announces KSA Deals, Lifts Syrian Sanctions **

Trump’s Saudi Arabia visit yielded contested investment claims—ranging from $300 billion to $1 trillion—including $142 billion in defense sales and tech sector investments from Google and Oracle. During the Riyadh summit, he also announced lifting sanctions on post-Assad Syria, crediting discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Erdogan while planning to meet new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa despite concerns about his extremist past. More - Bloomberg

🇲🇱** Mali Dissolves Political Parties**

Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita has dissolved all political parties following recent pro-democracy protests, dramatically escalating a crackdown that reportedly includes the forced disappearance of opposition figures. Human rights groups report that several politicians, including CODEM secretary-general Abba Alhassane and Yelema party leader El Bachir Thiam, were seized by unidentified masked gunmen as the junta, which seized power in 2020-2021, moves to extend Goita’s rule until 2030 despite earlier promises of elections. More - Al Jazeera

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Regional News Summary

In Geneva, high-stakes trade talks between the United States and China have captured global attention. Chinese officials, led by He Lifeng, engaged in discussions aimed at resolving ongoing tariff disputes. The Swiss President expressed hope that these negotiations would be guided by a spirit of cooperation, as both nations seek to avert an escalating trade war [SOURCE - ABC News]. Following extensive discussions, reports emerged of substantial progress, with U.S. officials announcing a “total reset” in trade relations [SOURCE - Economic Times].

Meanwhile, European leaders are intensifying their

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