Overview
- The Pentagon said it will draw down 5,000 U.S. troops in Germany over the next 12 months, a cut of roughly 14% of the about 36,000 personnel based there.
- The decision follows President Donald Trump’s public warning after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized U.S. actions in the Iran war, and NATO leaders are seeking details of the plan.
- Mongolia’s president met health leaders, confirmed pay rises targeting a 75% increase for health workers with 30% already in place, and set up a working group to support a second national cancer center.
- A national push to close learning gaps includes an education plan to roll out a “one child–one computer” program and classroom AI assistants for teachers and students.
- Mongolia’s justice minister ordered a multi‑agency team to review Jeffrey Epstein–related materials for any ties that could affect the country’s reputation or internal security and to report findings publicly.