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US-Saudi nuclear deal faces new doubts over Israel recognition

The White House tied the agreement's future to Saudi Arabia's stance on Israel under a 2020 diplomatic initiative.

The White House has raised new doubts about a recently signed US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal, according to SCMP Economy, less than a day after the agreement was announced.

SCMP Economy reports that the US position emphasized the deal depends on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel under a 2020 diplomatic initiative.

In the same briefing of global relations developments, the outlet also noted that China signaled openness to talks with the European Union on ways to cut its large trade surplus, citing multiple people briefed on the discussions.

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