US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Doubt, Boko Haram AI Terrorism: Global Relations Roundup

In July 2026, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) published a roundup of global relations stories from its overseas correspondents. The highlights include NATO's launch of defense projects to counter Russia and China, China's signal of openness to reduce its trade surplus with the EU, and the White House throwing a US-Saudi nuclear deal into doubt by demanding Saudi recognition of Israel. The roundup also covers EU sanctions and USMCA troubles, among other topics. The US-Saudi nuclear deal, signed just a day prior, was questioned by the White House, which emphasized that the deal depended on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel under a 2020 diplomatic initiative. The article also mentions Boko Haram's use of AI for terrorism, as indicated in the headline. The piece provides a concise overview of key international relations developments, focusing on diplomatic and security issues.