US forces withdraw from Iraq, Tech bosses to 'self-police' AI
Summary
The final U.S. troops are withdrawing from Iraq, ending over two decades of military intervention and prompting celebrations in Baghdad despite concerns about renewed insecurity. In the U.S., Defense Secretary Hekseth announced a 20% reduction in senior military leadership positions. The update also covers escalating violence in northern Ethiopia, new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza despite a ceasefire, settler attacks in the West Bank, and a new agreement signed by Trump and tech leaders to self-regulate artificial intelligence.
Topics discussed
US troops withdraw from Iraq, marking end of 20-year intervention
Pentagon to cut general and admiral positions by 20%
UN warns of worsening civilian suffering in northern Ethiopia
New Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire in Gaza Strip
Casualties in Gaza despite US-brokered ceasefire
Israeli settlers attack village in occupied West Bank
Trump and tech leaders sign AI self-policing agreement
Promotion of Inside Story podcast on Iraq security
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