US News
- Only 22% of high school seniors tested proficient in science. [Link]
- The Pentagon is refusing to disclose troop numbers in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. [Link]
Great Power
- Ukraine says it is upset that NATO states have not taken action to make Ukraine an official member. [Link]
- A member of Biden’s National Security Council says that the era of engagement with China is over. [Link]
AfghanistanÂ
- The Taliban warned neighboring countries not to allow the US to reposition troops in their country. [Link]
- Disabled Afghan Army vets struggle to get promised compensation for their injuries. [Link]
Middle East
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken disputes claims that the US is close to a deal with Iran to save the JCPOA. [Link]
- Blinken claims Israel attempted to avoid killing children. Over 25% of those killed in Israeli strikes were children. [Link]
- A UK official claims Trump asked the UK to bomb Iraq in March 2020. [Link]
- Iraq arrested a militia commander claiming he was behind some of the rocket attacks targeting Americans. [Link]
- A rocket landed near an Iraqi base that houses US troops. [Link]
Africa
- Egypt is looking to increase ties with countries in the region in an effort to block Ethiopia’s massive Nile River dam. [Link]
- Ethiopia claims 22 officials have been killed by rebels in Tigray. Another 20 interim officials have been kidnapped. [Link]
- At least 22 people were killed by militants in the Congo. The government recently declared the regions bordering Uganda to be under martial law. [Link]
