The prince and the president: What drives US-Saudi relations?

Nvidia's quarterly earnings report has garnered significant attention amid a lack of reliable economic data due to the government shutdown. Investors were anxious about the company's performance, particularly regarding its substantial investments in artificial intelligence. The report is expected to provide insights into Nvidia's financial health and the broader implications for the AI sector.

A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder, Ryan James Wedding, is wanted in the US for allegedly leading a multi-national drug trafficking network. He faces charges related to the murder of a federal witness, as announced by US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

The U.S. Commerce Department has approved the sale of up to 70,000 advanced AI chips to two companies based in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This decision follows discussions between President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting a strengthening of economic ties between the nations.

The family of Mohammed Ibrahim, a US teenager detained by Israel, is demanding independent medical care for him. An uncle of Ibrahim stated that a US official who visited the teen reported that his health is deteriorating while in Israeli detention.

US military officials are currently in Ukraine to engage in discussions aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. This visit coincides with reports that the US and Russia have developed a 28-point peace plan, which allegedly includes significant concessions from Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump has pledged to work towards ending the civil war in Sudan at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This commitment marks a significant shift in US policy regarding the conflict, which has led to widespread devastation and loss of life.

A federal judge, James Boasberg, has resumed a court inquiry into whether officials from the Trump administration violated a court order by deporting hundreds of men to El Salvador in March. The judge plans to demand sworn testimony from administration officials to assess compliance with his order to halt the deportations.

Saad Almadi, a 75-year-old US citizen, has been released by Saudi Arabia after being imprisoned for five months due to critical tweets about the government. His release follows a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former President Donald Trump, which has been linked to Almadi's case. Initially sentenced to 19 years in prison in 2021, Almadi's charges were later reduced to cyber crimes, resulting in a 30-year travel ban.