Trump’s Exercise Cut Risks Turning South Korea-US Alliance Readiness Into a Bargaining Chip – The Diplomat

Hours before South Korea and the United States began Ulchi Freedom Shield on August 17, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” the exercise. He called the drills “costly” and an “inappropriate and hostile” signal to North Korea, emphasized his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and linked…

Trump Administration Suggested Funding Afrikaner Group in South Africa — ProPublica

Since he returned to office, President Donald Trump’s administration has upended foreign aid. It’s labeled well-established, long-running programs as “not aligned with American interests” and slashed their budgets.  Still, the billions of taxpayer dollars Congress has allocated for foreign aid programs must be spent; lawmakers have insisted the government continue to fund humanitarian aid, global…

Trump Administration Suggested Funding Afrikaner Group in South Africa — ProPublica

South Korea’s “Monster” comes home as Min-Jae Kim declares himself satisfied with Bayern role

1 Min-Jae Kim (known to most English-speaking audiences as Kim Min-jae, as German outlets reverse the traditional Korean name order) appeared alongside head coach Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich’s first press conference of their South Korean preseason stay, receiving the sort of attention normally reserved for the German champions’ most prominent attacking stars. On Jeju,…

South Korea’s “Monster” comes home as Min-Jae Kim declares himself satisfied with Bayern role

More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 African immigrants in the space of a month in a crackdown by authorities that has coincided with a series of sometimes violent protests against illegal migration. More than 80% of the immigrants sent home were from Malawi, South African Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said…

More than 53,000 immigrants have been deported or repatriated by South Africa in a crackdown

South Carolina’s Process to Replace Lindsey Graham Is What Democracy Should Look Like

The Palmetto State will let primary voters nominate Graham’s successor. Maine, on the other hand, is letting a party convention pick Graham Platner’s replacement. Ad Policy South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, right, joined by US Senator Lindsey Graham, speaks to reporters on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Columbia, SC. (Michelle Liu / AP) The sudden death of…

South Carolina’s Process to Replace Lindsey Graham Is What Democracy Should Look Like