Trump cuts military drills with South Korea citing ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un – US politics live
President orders Pentagon to scale back ‘inappropriate and hostile’ exercises with South Korea Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, the Guardian understands. The UK prime minister was in contact with an unknown individual pretending to be the senior White House aide Susie Wiles before concerns were raised about the incident. No messages of…
Trump has announced the reduction of joint military drills between the United States and South Korea, citing a "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un. The White House confirmed the president's decision, stating that it is meant to be a positive step in diplomacy. This move comes after several years of strained relations between the two nations, as well as ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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