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• Taliban Chief Wants US to Accept 'Logical Proposals', End Stalemate VOA 01 Jun 2019 -- The chief of the Taliban is calling on the United States to accept his insurgent group's "logical proposals" for advancing peace negotiations between the two adversaries on ending the 17-year-old war in Afghanistan.
• Over 20 Taliban Fighters Killed by Afghan Security Forces in Ghazni - Reports Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- At least 21 members of the Taliban radical movement have been killed in an airstrike conducted by Afghan security forces in the country's southeastern province of Ghazni, Khaama Press reported on Saturday, citing military sources.
• Taliban chief vows to keep up war on foreign forces until goals met Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- The leader of Taliban militant group has vowed to continue battling US-led foreign forces in the country until its objectives are fulfilled, stressing that the group did not plan to sit down for talks with Kabul.

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• Australia-Japan-United States Strategic Action Agenda DoD 01 Jun 2019
• Australia-Japan-United States Defense Ministers Meeting Joint Press Statement DoD 01 Jun 2019
• Readout of Meeting Between Vietnam Minister of National Defense Ngo Xuan Lich and Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan DoD 01 Jun 2019
• Readout of Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan's Meeting With Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Prawit Wongsuwon DoD 01 Jun 2019
• Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan Met With Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamad Sabu DoD 01 Jun 2019
• Readout of Acting Secretary Shanahan Meeting With Southeast Asian Counterparts DoD 01 Jun 2019
• USS Chung-Hoon Returns from Deployment NNS 01 Jun 2019 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) including a detachment from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 "Easyriders," returned to their homeport of Pearl Harbor following a deployment to the U.S. 7th, 6th and 5th Fleet areas of operations as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, May 31.
• US, Poland Close to Deal on Boosting US Presence by 1,000 Troops - Reports Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- The United States and Poland are close to inking a deal on increasing the number of US troops stationed in the Eastern European country by at least 1,000 people, media reported.
• Russia says new US limits on space launch contracts aimed at forcing it out of market Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- Russia has censured efforts by the US Defense Department to restrict space launch contracts with Russian firms, accusing Washington of trying to unfairly grab market share in the space services industry.
• Pentagon To Stop Use Of Commercial Satellites Launched By Russia Starting in 2023 RFE/RL 01 Jun 2019 -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) will stop utilizing commercial satellites launched with Russian rockets beginning in 2023 as relations between the two countries deteriorate.
• Russia stages air force drills in Crimea Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- Russia staged large-scale aviation drills at the Crimea peninsula this week with crews from Aerospace Forces from four Russian military districts and the Northern Fleet taking part.
• Massive Explosions Hit Russian Munitions Plant, Dozens Injured RFE/RL 01 Jun 2019 -- An explosives plant in central Russia has been hit by a series of massive blasts, and emergency officials say dozens of workers and local residents have been injured.
• PLA delegation hits out at Shanahan's remarks at Singapore security forum Global Times 01 Jun 2019 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) delegation to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore pulled no punches in responding to remarks by Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Saturday.
• China, US defense chiefs meet at Shangri-La Dialogue Global Times 01 Jun 2019 -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe and Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan had a short but "constructive" meeting on Friday during the 2019 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
• Chinese state councilor meets U.S. acting defense secretary on military relationship People's Daily 01 Jun 2019 -- Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe held talks here with U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan prior to the opening of the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, and the atmosphere was "positive and constructive", said Wu Qian, spokesperson of the Chinese defense ministry.
• Pentagon Chief Claims Huawei 'Too Close' to Beijing to be Trusted in New Attack on Tech Giant Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- The US has barred Huawei equipment from American soil and forbid the transfer of US-made technology to the Chinese tech giant by any firms, citing security concerns as a pretext.
• Acting US Defense Chief Criticizes China's Bad Behavior VOA 01 Jun 2019 -- Since the first week acting U.S. Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan took the reins at the Pentagon, he's said his top concern is "China, China, China."
• China, US defense chiefs meet at Shangri-La Dialogue Global Times 01 Jun 2019 -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe and Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan had a short but "constructive" meeting on Friday during the 2019 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
• U.S. reaffirms its defense obligations to Taiwan CNA 01 Jun 2019 -- The United States said Saturday it would continue to meet its defense obligations to Taiwan at the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue-the leading security forum in the Asia-Pacific region.
• U.S. to continue pursuit of strong partnership with Taiwan: Pentagon CNA 01 Jun 2019 -- The U.S. Department of Defense said Friday that it will continue to build a strong partnership with Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific region as part of its efforts to maintain security in the region.
• Iran Shows Off Bond-Like Bunker Where MISSILES Launch From – Reports Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- The Islamic Republic previously released a rare video of a missile factory resembling a sprawling underground city back in February, causing concerns in the West over its ongoing efforts to beef up its military capabilities, amid a long-standing spat with the US.

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• China says US actions threaten stability in East Asia Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- A senior Chinese military official says the actions of the United States on Taiwan and the South China Sea threaten the stability of the region, rejecting accusations made by acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan that Beijing is a threat to East Asia.
• China, Cambodia to jointly advance South China Sea COC consultation People's Daily 01 Jun 2019 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn Friday, calling for closer bilateral ties and cooperation under regional frameworks.
• UN Distributes Food to Yemenis in 'Inaccessible' War Zones VOA 01 Jun 2019 -- The World Food Program (WFP) says it has delivered food in the rebel-held militarized zone of Nihm for the first time since civil war broke out in Yemen more than four years ago. Nihm governorate is northeast of the rebel Houthi-held capital, Sana'a, close to the Saudi Arabian border.
• Two Projectiles Launched Toward Northern Israel From Syria - IDF Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- The news of the launch comes after the Israeli military said on Monday it had hit what it called a Syrian military target in Quneitra province in response to a missile which was fired at an Israeli Air Forces jet.
• Rights Groups: Abuses on the Rise in Syria's Afrin VOA 01 Jun 2019 -- Rights groups are expressing concerns over the increasing abuses against civilians by rebel forces in the northwestern Syrian city of Afrin.
• OIC breaks with Saudi line on Iran to focus on Palestine Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has urged member countries to take "appropriate measures" against countries that move their embassies to Jerusalem al-Quds.
• OIC condemns any decision to recognize Quds as Israel's capital IRNA 01 Jun 2019 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said it condemns any position adopted by an international body that supports prolonging occupation of the Palestinian territories, including a US decision to recognize Quds as Israel's capital.
• President in a message to heads of Islamic states attending Mecca Summit: Deal of the Century a plot to destroy Palestinian cause, promote occupation, aggression against all Islamic countries ISNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Iran's President described Deal of the Century as a conspiracy to destroy the Palestinian cause, and promote occupation aggression against all Islamic countries, stipulating, "I call on heads of Islamic states to use the opportunity of this summit to counter the dangerous conspiracy of Deal of the Century".
• Israel's land grab policies obstacle to peace: EU Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- The European Union has denounced as "illegal" Israel's settlement activities on occupied Palestinian territories, saying that the Tel Aviv regime's land grab policy is an obstacle to peace.
• Hezbollah Chief Vows to Confront US Middle East Plan Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- The leader of the Lebanese-based Hezbollah militant group pledged on Friday to confront the US Middle East plan that President Donald Trump has called "the deal of the century" and warned that Washington would pay a heavy price if it decided to launch a war against Iran.
• At Least 18 People Injured in Two Blasts Near LNA HQ in Derna – Reports Sputnik 02 Jun 2019 -- At least 18 people were injured after two bomb-laden cars exploded in Libya's eastern city of Derna, local media reported Sunday citing medics.

News Reports

• Report: US Homeland Security Agents Heading to Guatemala VOA 01 Jun 2019 -- The United States is reportedly sending dozens of Department of Homeland (DHS) security agents and investigators to Guatemala to help stem the flow of unauthorized migration from Central America to the U.S.
• Guaido renews call for Maduro to resign after Norway talks produce no deal Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has renewed call for the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro following the failure of inconclusive talks in Norway to end the country's political and economic crisis.
• Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Guides Master Plans for Kanggye and Manpho Cities KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, examined and guided the master plans for Kanggye and Manpho cities together with leading officials of the Party, administrative and designing bodies in Jagang Province.
• Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Visits 250-Mile Journey for Learning Schoolchildren's Palace KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, provided field guidance to the 250-mile Journey for Learning Schoolchildren's Palace.
• Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Jangjagang Machine Tool Factory KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, gave field guidance to the Jangjagang Machine Tool Factory.
• Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Kanggye General Precision Machine Plant KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, gave field guidance to the Kanggye General Precision Machine Plant.
• Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Kanggye General Tractor Plant KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance to the Kanggye General Tractor Plant.
• Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Visits February 8 General Machine Factory KCNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, gave field guidance to February 8 General Machine Factory.
• North Korea's leader visits key missile site, orders 'higher modernization plan' Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered a "higher modernization plan" for the country's main ballistic missile factory during a visit to several facilities and factories, shortly after he suspended denuclearization talks with the United States.
• Rouhani: Withstanding US hopefully will help achieve victory IRNA 01 Jun 2019 -- President Hassan Rouhani reiterated that the Iranian nation will emerge victorious if it withstands the US economic war, saying that it will surely push back the enemy until final victory even under difficult conditions.
• Zarif says Iran needs "no mediator" to talk to U.S. ISNA 01 Jun 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Minister says Tehran needs "no mediator" for negotiating with the U.S., but the prerequisite for a dialogue is for Washington to abide by the 2015 nuclear agreement.
• IAEA report once again says Iran continues to comply with JCPOA ISNA 01 Jun 2019 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) once again says Iran continues to comply with a landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
• Report: Iran's President Suggests Willingness To Hold Talks With Washington RFE/RL 01 Jun 2019 -- An Iranian news agency says President Hassan Rohani suggested that Tehran may be willing to hold talks if the United States showed it respect.
• King Salman At OIC Summit Accuses Iran Of Supporting 'Terrorist Militias' RFE/RL 01 Jun 2019 -- In one of his harshest attacks yet on Iran, King Salman of Saudi Arabia accused Tehran of supporting "terrorist militias" that he said were a threat to global oil supplies and regional security.
• US Forces in Mideast Will Be 'Annihilated', Region Will 'Burn', if Iran Attacked, Hezbollah Warns Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- The US has been building up its military presence in the Middle East to counter Iran's "threat", causing concerns that one wrong move could spark a war between the two countries and plunge the whole region into instability.
• Iran Willing to Talk if Other Side Shows Respect, Follows Int'l Rules - Rouhani Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated earlier in the day that Tehran does not need mediators in its negotiations with Washington, but the decision on dialogue should be made at the highest level.
• CPC launches campaign to stress Party's founding mission among members People's Daily 01 Jun 2019 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday reiterated the Party's original aspiration and mission, which is to seek happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation.
• Trump strips India of special trade status Press TV 01 Jun 2019 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced that it would no longer allow India to have special trade status, amid a deepening row over protectionism.
• Officials Hope for Strife-Free Trump Visit to London VOA 01 Jun 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's Theresa May will want a strife-free, three-day state visit to London for the American leader starting Monday, their aides say.
• Military Police Open Fire on Protesters in Sudan's Capital - Correspondent Sputnik 01 Jun 2019 -- The situation in the country remains tense after in April the Sudanese military arrested President Omar Bashir and dozens of high-ranking officials, establishing a transitional military council.
• UN chief urges donors to boost support for post-cyclone recovery in Mozambique UN News 01 Jun 2019 -- Mozambique and its people desperately need support to recover from the powerful back-to-back cyclones that recently tore through the southern African country, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told a donors conference on Saturday, as he also sounded the alarm about the urgency of tackling climate change.