Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf

Saudi Arabia’s decision to cease funding the LIV Golf Tour signals a broader recalibration of its ambitious sports and infrastructure investments, as the kingdom shifts focus toward more sustainable economic returns. Meanwhile, diplomatic friction between the United States and Germany has intensified following President Trump’s threats to reduce troop deployments in response to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of US policy toward Iran. In other developments, the Israeli military’s interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla has sparked international legal concerns, while Kenyan workers allege exploitation while training Meta’s AI systems. Genetic research now suggests the Roman Empire’s decline was a gradual integration of barbarian tribes rather than a sudden collapse. Additionally, Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI highlights ongoing debates over the ethics of for-profit AI development, and China has implemented strict new permit requirements for drone operators to enhance national security.