What Happened
Democrats Rebuke Decision As Abandoning Key Ally
President Donald Trump has faced criticism from Democrats and a Republican senator over his decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. The move has been seen as a sign of abandoning a key ally and may embolden North Korea and China. The US-South Korea alliance has been a cornerstone of regional stability for decades, and the reduction in joint drills may have significant implications for the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. The decision was reported by Al Jazeera.