US News
- Trump formally established the Space Command. [Link]
- A woman gets $3 million from Reno because she was wrongly convicted of murder and spent 35 years in prison. [Link]
- An incoming Harvard freshman had his visa revoked by immigration because of posts his friends made on social media opposing the US. The 17-year-old is a Palestinian from Lebanon. [Link]
- The Pentagon says it needs funding to support the Ukrainian military. [Link]
Afghanistan
- Trump says he will reduce US troop numbers in Afghanistan to 8,600. [Link]
- General Dunford said a peace agreement with the Taliban is worth trying and Trump has assured him that any agreement is conditions-based. [Link]
- A top candidate for Afghan president says he would drop out of the race to help secure peace with the Taliban. [Link]
Middle East
- The US sanctions two “networks” alleged to be violating sanctions against Iran. [Link]
- Trump will not release the Israel-Palestine peace plan until after the Israeli elections. [Link]
- The Lebanese Army fired at two Israeli drones that entered into Lebanese airspace. [Link]
- The US sanctioned a Lebanese bank for allegedly doing business with Hezbollah. [Link]
- Turkey says it will not allow delays in establishing a safe zone. [Link]
Yemen
- The UAE attacks the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen. Moon of Alabama provides analysis. [Link]
- At least ten people were killed during fighting in Aden. [Link]
- Trump plans to push Saudi to enter into talks with the Houthi. [Link]
