Pakistan/India
Still relatively quiet. Fake reports out that Pakistan intercepted an Indian sub. Video footage is from 2016. Take time to vet these reports, tons of propaganda by both sides.
Israel
The deployment of the latest version of the US THAAD system likely a test for integration with Israeli systems. The threat from Hezbollah and Iran has increased and Israel needs to make sure other defensive systems can be employed if needed.
Venezuela
Relative calm though the ‘recognized’ president has returned. How long he can stay out of jail/ avoid murder is questionable. However, given his vast popular support if ANYTHING negative happens to him from the current govt, expect all heck to break loose.
N. Korea
Reports that NK has started repairing a missile launch site it partially demolished.
Morning update
India/Pakistan
Scattered cease fire violations involving artillery and small arms fire. Situation is still tense.
Israel
More fire balloons from Gaza and retribution counter strikes by Israel.
N Korea
Report that the last harvest was the worst in 10 years- plunging the country into another famine.
The reported reconstruction of the missile launch facility must be kept in context - it didn’t start as a result of the failure to reach an agreement. Such construction is the result of planning months in advance. Suggests that Kim thought Trump would roll over. Now the administration is looking at tightening the screws again with sanctions.
Venezuela
Still politically turbulent. A Madero misstep could cause wide spread violence and potential civil war.