US News
- The US has wasted 82 million covid vaccinations. [Link]
- Three Arizona police officers were placed on paid leave after watching a man drown. [Link]
- President Joe Biden will use the Defense Production Act to boost solar panel production. [Link]
- Mexico’s president will not attend the summit of the Americas hosted in the US because of Biden’s refusal to invite leaders from some countries. [Link]
Russia
- Russia says it is interested in nuclear arms control talks with the US. [Link]
- The US is planning to seize two planes owned by Roman Abramovich for unauthorized flights to Russia. [Link]
- Russia says it will take more Ukrainian territory in response to the West sending Kiev longer-range weapons. [Link]
- Zelensky wants a total of 60 long-range rocket launchers. [Link]
Korea
- China warns Canada of “severe consequences” if its air patrols near North Korea are “risky provocations.” [Link]
- South Korea will spend $600 million over the next five years to buy upgraded Patriot missile defense systems. [Link]
Afghanistan
- The Afghan War IG says the country’s last president, Ghani, likely fled the country with $500,000 to $1,000,000. [Link]
Syria
- Syria reports shooting down objects over its capital city. [Link]
- In April, a US base in Syria was hit with an expansion. The US now believes it was an insider attack carried out by a US service member. [Link]
Mali
- Mali’s military government announces it will hold onto power for two more years. [Link]
