A broader tranche of forces have been sent to the Middle East this year after tensions between the United States and Iran escalated. Credit Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady/U.S. Air Force
This Thursday, the US sends 500 more troops to Saudi Arabia to counter Iran; activists in Ethiopia prepare to declare new region, and a city braces for protests; US punishes Turkey for Russia missile defense purchase by removing it from F-35 program; Pompeo visits Latin America; and 33 killed in Kyoto animation studio arson.
U.S. to send about 500 more troops to Saudi Arabia (NY Times)
Ethiopian city braces for protests as activists promise to declare new region (Reuters)
U.S. removing Turkey from F-35 program after its Russian missile defense purchase (Reuters)
Pompeo to visit four Latin American nations in security, migration push (Reuters)
Kyoto Animation fire: Arson attack at Japan anime studio kills 33 (BBC)
House of Lords passes amendment to help prevent no-deal Brexit (The Guardian)
Hungary should move children from 'prison-like' transit zones: U.N. (Reuters)
U.N. nuclear watchdog's chief plans to step down early (Reuters)
Kremlin opens door to changing constitution as succession looms (Bloomberg)
Millions stranded in India as early monsoon downpours bring flood havoc (Reuters)
A relief for local news deserts (Axios)
NATO chief calls on Russia to save INF nuclear missile treaty (BBC)
Donald Trump supporters chant 'send her back' at rally (BBC)