Welcome to SOFREP’s morning brief! Begin your Tuesday informed with the latest defense and global affairs stories for May 27, 2025. Today’s headlines: Trump honored troops at Arlington but drew criticism for political posts. Uganda ended military ties with Germany over diplomatic tensions. Chinese and US carriers maneuvered near contested seas. ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and China met to strengthen economic ties. Guam’s governor visited Taiwan amid rising China threats. A van hit Liverpool fans at a parade, injuring over 45—police say it’s not terrorism. Germany now allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with Western weapons.

—Trump Honors Fallen Troops at Arlington Amid Political Rhetoric on Memorial Day

President Donald Trump led Memorial Day commemorations at Arlington Natio

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