President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce annual joint military exercises with South Korea, citing costs, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and South Korea's refusal to join U.S. actions against Iran. The decision comes just before the scheduled Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, which aim to strengthen readiness against North Korean threats.
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At least six people have died after days of storms and flooding in Indiana, where rivers crested, homes were evacuated and nearly 130,000 utility customers remained without power Sunday. Federal disaster assistance has been approved as forecasters warned of more heavy rain.
Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss a U.S.-backed Gaza road map calling for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals and new governance for the territory. The talks come before Kushner’s expected meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has rejected the plan until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt in a rare effort to advance Trump’s Gaza plan, which calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal and civilian Palestinian administration. Israel has rejected the plan, saying no withdrawal will occur until Hamas is disarmed.
Tommy John, the four-time MLB All-Star pitcher whose experimental elbow operation became a standard procedure for injured pitchers, has died at 83. John won 288 games over 26 seasons and pitched 14 years after the surgery that now bears his name.
Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing south of Hawaii, but heavy rain, surf and strong winds continued to threaten the islands. Officials reported one death, roof damage, widespread power outages and a search-and-rescue operation after homes were swept from foundations.
Belgium’s largest wildfire in recent history has burned through the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve near the German border, prompting evacuations and an international firefighting response. Officials said no homes had been affected as of Sunday, but difficult terrain, heat and smoke continued to hamper crews.
A 13-year-old girl shot four times during a rampage in rural Michigan called 911 herself, authorities and her family said. Police say suspected gunman Chad Hickman killed five people before he was found dead near one of the victims.