– Ceasefire in Yemen and increased oil output paves way for Biden trip to Saudi Arabia.
– Politico explains the bureaucratic shuffles to manage China policy.
– CNA Russia expert says it’s down but not out in Ukraine. And on WOTR has numerous details on Russian military.
– Islamic State attacking beyond Afghanistan.
– State corrects website on Taiwan.
– More details on China tariff review.
– Facts wrong on critical infrastructure.
– DPRK heads disarmament group? What’s wrong with this picture?
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