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The Trump administration is set to relocate US Space Command from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama, reversing a 2023 Biden-era decision. The command, which oversees US military space operations and employs around 1,700 personnel, will take several years to move at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars, Reuters reported.

Huntsville, a hub for aerospace and defense with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and major contractors, has long sought the command. Analysts say the move may also carry political motivations, as Alabama strongly supports Trump while Colorado leans Democratic.

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing, signaling closer ties among powers at odds with the West. The rare joint appearance underscores growing solidarity among nations increasingly isolated by Western powers, Reuters reported.

Kim, arriving on his armored train, was received by senior Chinese officials in what marked his most prominent diplomatic outing in years. The three leaders are expected to appear together at China’s largest military parade, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II.

According to Reuters, the gathering highlights deepening political and military cooperation between Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang, and is seen as a direct challenge to the Western-led order.

A new 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan, worsening the crisis from Sunday’s 6.0 quake that killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000. Most of the casualties were reported in Kunar province, according to Al Jazeera.

Rescue teams are struggling to reach survivors trapped under rubble in remote mountain villages, with damaged roads and broken communications slowing their efforts. Thousands remain without shelter, food, and medical care as aid workers race against time.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized US for revoking visas for Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, barring them from the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. He said the move undermines the UN’s mission and primarily benefits Israel, urging the US to stop Israeli actions in Gaza, which Turkey has called “genocide.”

According to Reuters, US defended its decision, citing Palestinian leaders’ failure to denounce extremism and unilateral state recognition efforts. Turkey, a NATO member, has also halted trade with Israel and called for international sanctions amid rising global scrutiny of the Gaza conflict.