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ATM No 160 2025 NOV 26
Strains emerge in US–Saudi talks on Israel normalization, Axios reports
- US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a “civil but difficult” meeting at the White House, where tensions arose over Saudi–Israel normalization.
- While both leaders publicly exchanged compliments, behind closed doors Trump was disappointed by bin Salman’s cautious stance, as the crown prince insisted normalization must be tied to progress toward a two-state solution.
- Their discussions also covered defense cooperation and advanced weapons sales, highlighting the complexity of balancing regional diplomacy with strategic military interests.
Framatome makes first nuclear fuel assemblies for Barakah
- Framatome has manufactured the first lead nuclear fuel assemblies for the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, under a supply agreement signed in July 2025.
- The assemblies were produced at Framatome’s Richland facility in Washington, USA, and will undergo testing at Barakah before commercial use, ensuring safety and performance compliance.
- This partnership strengthens the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company’s (ENEC) long-term strategy to diversify its fuel supply chain, supporting reliable carbon-free power generation for the UAE.
Asian Development Bank to start investing in nuclear
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has amended its energy policy to allow investments in nuclear power, aiming to support developing member countries that choose this path.
- ADB signed a cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure projects are developed with strong safeguards, governance, and sustainability, including potential collaboration on small modular reactors.
- This move aligns with growing international momentum, following similar steps by the World Bank, and is intended to strengthen energy access, security, and resilience across Asia and the Pacific.