US News
- New Jersey police arrested at least one young man and confiscated at least one bike because a group of teens was riding bikes without the proper government permits. [Link]
- The Biden administration is considering new regulations on cigarettes, including reducing the amount of nicotine. [Link]
- The city of Minneapolis is increasingly militarized as the Chauvin trial concludes. [Link]
- The Supreme Court declines to hear three cases of people seeking to restore their 2nd Amendment right after the state stripped it away for committing non-violent crimes. [Link]
- Reporters Without Borders says there has been a dramatic decline in press freedom during the pandemic. [Link]
Great Power
- The EU corrected its statement saying there were 150,000 near Ukraine’s border. The corrected statement now says 100,000. [Link]
- The EU released a new document saying member states will become more active in the Indo-Pacific. [Link]
AfghanistanÂ
- Secretary of State Blinken says the US will be able to take action in Afghanistan after it withdraws its soldiers. [Link]
Middle East
- Iran says it believes it is on the right track with Vienna talks. [Link]
- Iraq said it has made progress getting the US ready to withdraw its troops. [Link]
Chad
- Chad’s President Deby is reported to have been killed on the battlefield after fighting an attempted coup. Deby’s son has announced he will lead an interim government. [Link]
