US News

• Reuters reports the US has been sending a small number of special operations forces to Taiwan to train their troops. [Link]
• Berlin police are investigating reports of ‘Havana Syndrome’ at the US Embassy. [Link]

Afghanistan 

• At least 28 people were killed by a bombing at an Afghan mosque. [Link]
• The UN is considering several plans to fly cash into Afghanistan and distribute it to those in need of aid. [Link]
• A Taliban commander was charged in NY federal court for kidnapping an American journalist and other crimes he committed during the war. [Link]

Middle East

• Turkey asks the US if it can buy 40 F16s. [Link]
• The US calls for Iran’s imminent return to Iran nuclear agreement negotiations. [Link]
• Syrian Kurdish officials say the Biden administration has given firm commitments to keep US troops in Syria. [Link]