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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (August 16) instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. He said the drills cost too much and Seoul refused to help against Iran. This move signals a major shift in how the U.S. manages its long-term Asian military alliances.
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House on Monday, August 17. He praised the teen for rescuing 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai from dangerous surf last month. "It's incredible what Ryder did," Nathaniel's father Sumit Rai said. This brave act showed how young people help others.
Mary Peltola shook up her campaign staff days before Alaska's Senate primary. She fired campaign manager Elisa Rios and a deputy, while moving Anton McParland to a new role. Spokesman Harry Child said, "the campaign has undergone staffing updates as we transition into the general election." Cheryl Bruce is now manager.
Donald Trump dismissed reports of poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln at the White House on Monday. He told a CNN reporter to “be quiet” and called the coverage fake news. The ship left San Diego on 21 November 2025 and has now spent over 250 days at sea.
One week after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia, rescue teams are shifting focus toward recovery. The disaster killed 289 people and injured 4,187 across 15 provinces. Sergeant Joel Bustamente said, “Certain search-and-rescue operations are no longer necessary, and we have now moved on to a phase in which reconstruction will begin.”
People aged 60 and over face health dangers from heat at lower temperatures than previously thought, a study in The Lancet Public Health found. “Older adults are projected to face far more frequent and widespread UHS than young adults,” the study said. Many will suffer as global temperatures keep rising.
President Donald Trump told a story about South Korea on Monday that contained many false claims. He said South Korea did not pay for US military protection before he became president. However, facts showed South Korea paid for these costs since 1991. The Pentagon also corrected his troop size numbers.
United States envoy Jared Kushner said the Trump administration will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt until Hamas gives up its weapons. Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss the roadmap. “We have a plan to rebuild Gaza, but we will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt.”
Jared Kushner will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday to discuss a stalled Gaza peace deal. Kushner recently held talks with Hamas in Egypt. An official said, "What is critical is that we both agree on the desired outcome and are finding ways to accelerate progress."
Sen. Bill Cassidy blasted President Donald Trump’s executive order to unbundle the childhood MMR vaccine. Cassidy said Sunday, "Yeah, that's a crazy, stupid thing." He argued the move will raise costs for parents and make vaccines less accessible. The senator warned that separating these shots offers no medical benefits for children.
The UK government will pay KPMG and EY up to £456mn to train civil servants between 2026 and 2028. This deal is the largest awarded to Big Four firms since 2012. Sir Mel Stride said the award showed that Labour’s pledge to cut consultancy spending amounted to "empty words."
Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce annual US-South Korean military drills on Monday, citing his good relationship with Kim Jong Un. The unexpected announcement rattled Seoul, as thousands of personnel started the exercises. Experts worry this move makes the US look like an unreliable partner for its key ally.