US News 

• African migrants are increasingly seeking asylum at the US southern border. [Link]
• The State Department approves a $2.2 billion dollar weapons sale to Taiwan. [Link]

Asian News 

• North Korea releases an Australian who was accused of spying. The man was held for ten days. [Link]
• The Pentagon claims China carried out anti-ship missile tests in the South China Sea. The Pentagon described the tests as disturbing. [Link]
• Rights groups are demanding an investigation into the ongoing drug war in the Philippines that has killed thousands. [Link]
• UN Human Rights experts war the Myanmar Army is committing war crimes. The government blocked internet and cell phone service in some areas of the country. [Link] 
• Sri Lanka will look to curb Saudi influence in the country. The government believes that a Saudi Wahhabi influence contributed to the Easter Bombings. [Link]

Afghanistan 

• The US envoy to Afghan peace talks says the current round of peace talks are making progress. [Link]
• The Taliban meet an Afghan civilian delegation for talks and agree to reduce civilian casualties. [Link]

Iran

• Iran has enriched uranium up to 5%. [Link] 
• John Bolton says the US will continue to increase pressure on Iran until Iran gives up its nuclear weapons program. [Link]

Middle East 

• Turkey orders the arrest of 122 military personnel over alleged ties to a coup attempt. [Link]
• Israel has teams within its Defense Ministry that are tasked with destroying and concealing evidence of atrocities. [Link]
• The US Envoy to Syria calls for German troops to replace US forces in Syria. [Link]
• The UAE has been planning to withdraw troops from Yemen for over a year. The UAE has been planned with drawdown with ally Saudi Arabia. [Link]