The headline news coming out of Saudi Arabia shows US president Donald Trump in his deal-making element.

Reports stated that he and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic economic partnership agreement at a ceremony at the royal palace in Riyadh which includes agreements covering energy, mining, and defence.

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