US News
- The TSA is ordered to pay more than $100 million in a patent infringement suit over the bins used during security checks. [Link]
- A US judge throws out most of the charges against Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. [Link]
Great Power
- The Washington Post reported that Russia is massing troops on its border with Ukraine. Ukraine denies the report. [Link]
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with his Chinese counterpart. [Link]
Afghanistan
- The Pentagon removed over 130,000 photos and videos from its website, claiming the move was made to protect Afghans. [Link]
- Former members of the Afghan government’s military are enlisting with ISIS-K. [Link]
- Fifteen people were killed in an attack on a military hospital in Kabul. [Link]
Middle East
- Secretary of State Antony Bliliken says he will not rule out the US using military force against Iran. [Link]
- Iran says it welcomes calls from Western states to return to talks. [Link]
- Iraq’s Sadrist Bloc won a plurality of seats in the recent election. However, Sadr is struggling to put together a ruling coalition. [Link]
- Saudi Arabia claims to kill 18 Houthi fighters in overnight airstrikes. [Link]
