U.S. officials expect President Trump to cut troop levels as he seeks to deliver on a promise to end America’s “forever wars.” ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says ‘it is time’ for US troops to exit Afghanistan, undermining agreement with Taliban
President Donald Trump said "it is time" for all U.S. service members to exit Afghanistan, undermining his administration's agreement with the Taliban. ( read original story ...)
Trump hints at US withdrawal from Afghanistan as election looms
"After 19 years, it is time for them to police their own Country. Bring our soldiers back home but closely watch what is going on and strike with a thunder like never before, if necessary!" Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Normal life is returning to South Korea, but is it too soon?
As COVID-19 cases in South Korea wane, the world watches to see whether relaxed social distancing rules will bring progress or vulnerability to a second wave of the virus. A mini outbreak linked to ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s churches reopen with new guidelines amid concerns
Churches in Seoul have started to reopen with new guidelines despite South Korea recording its highest number of COVID-19 infections in nearly a month. NBC News’ Kelly Cobiella reports. ( read original story ...)
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone
The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount. But it represents the stark reality ... ( read original story ...)
Spike in COVID infections, possible related illnesses in kids worry parents as South Korea reopens schools
As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Global report: EU countries block hydroxychloroquine, South Korea fears new spike
France, Italy and Belgium respond to safety fears around drug; UN issues food insecurity warning for Africa; mosques reopen in Syria ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand reports nine new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Thailand on Wednesday reported nine new coronavirus infections, bringing its total to 3,054 confirmed cases. There were no new deaths reported. The cases were Thai nationals in quarantine who recently ... ( read original story ...)
Why Thailand isn’t reopening to international tourists yet
International travelers hoping to visit Thailand will need to wait at least a few more months before packing their bags as the country continues to ban incoming flights due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)