US News
- The Washington Post reveals formerly classified CIA/NSA documents showing how the agencies used a covertly controlled a cryptography company to spy on over 100 countries for decades. [Link]
- Abby Martin is suing the state of Georgia for violating her right to boycott Israel. [Link]
- The Space Force says Russian spy satellites are following American spy satellites. [Link]
- Trump’s 2021 budget cuts funding for the Palestinian Authority security forces. [Link]
- Public support for NATO drops in France and the US. [Link]
- Philippines President Duerte said he is scrapping an agreement with the US that allows American troops to visit his country. [Link]
Afghanistan
- At least six people were killed by a suicide bombing in Kabul that targeted a military academy. [Link]
- Trump gives his conditional approval of a deal with the Taliban but expects the Taliban to unilaterally reduce violence. [Link]
- The Special Investigator General for Afghan Reconstruction says the Afghan government either classifies or stops counting negative metrics. [Link]
Syria
- Turkey claims that Syrian rebel forces backed by Turkey killed over 50 Syrian troops. [Link]
