Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. OBAMA LIFTS ARMS BAN IN FIRST VISIT TO VIETNAM
The move aims to bolster a communist government seen as a crucial, though flawed partner, especially in the context of China’s regional aspirations.
2. BLOODSHED ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST
Syria and Yemen are hit with deadly bombings and the Iraqi government begins an offensive to retake the city of Fallujah from the Islamic State group.