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• US military seeks quick waiver to restart halted F-35 deliveries Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- The US military is working to get a temporary hold on F-35 fighter jet deliveries removed after officials found out a part within the aircraft used raw materials from China, according to Pentagon officials.
• USS Boxer Welcomes Argentine Navy to Amphibious Assault Ship US Navy 10 Sep 2022 -- Argentine Navy (Armada de la Republica de Argentina, or ARA) Rear Adm. Rodolfo Berazay-Martinez, Naval Attaché to the U.S., and members of the Argentine Navy were welcomed aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
• Ross Completes Homeport Shift to Norfolk US Navy 10 Sep 2022 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, marking the end of a nearly 10 year tour of her time as a Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) Destroyer, Sept. 10, 2022.
• Turkey-Greece Tensions Could Disrupt NATO Unity, Experts Warn VOA 10 Sep 2022 -- Turkey and Greece, both NATO members, have been at loggerheads for decades over territorial and airspace claims in and over the Aegean Sea. As the historic rivals escalate their war of words, analysts warn about the risk of current tension spilling into NATO business at a time when there is a need to focus on unity against Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
• Exercise Kakadu begins in Darwin Australia DOD 10 Sep 2022 -- Exercise Kakadu 2022 (KA22) is set to be one of the biggest yet. There will be more than 15 vessels, more than 30 aircraft and around 3,000 personnel from more than 20 countries participating in the exercise that begins Monday, 12 September 2022.
• CURTAIN RAISER LAUNCH OF YD 12653 (TARAGIRI) India PIB 10 Sep 2022 -- Taragiri, a Project 17A Frigate will be launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai on 11 Sep 22. Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, FOC-IN-C, Western Naval Command, will be the chief guest for the event.
• Iran to conduct final test of Bavar-373 in coming days IRNA 10 Sep 2022 -- Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said on Saturday that Iran's Army to carry out the final test of the homegrown Bavar-373 air defense system within next few days and the range of this system will top 300 km.
• Shahid Soleimani vessel enables IRGC to be present in oceans: Cmdr. IRNA 10 Sep 2022 -- A domestically-developed patrol-combat vessel, named Shahid Soleimani vessel, provides Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy with the ability to have a powerful presence in oceans, an IRGC commander said.
• Comdr: Iran among world's top three drone powers IRNA 10 Sep 2022 -- The commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is now among the top three drone powers in the world.
• Shahid Soleimani warship to bring about strong Iranian presence in high seas: IRGC Navy chief Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the newly unveiled Shahid Soleimani warship will enable the IRGC Navy to establish a "strong presence" in high seas.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with European Commission President von der Leyen US Dept. of State 10 Sep 2022

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• Ethiopia Slams UN Statement on Tigray Conflict Sputnik 10 Sep 2022 -- On September 7, the UN Human Rights Council's International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia expressed concern over the resumption of hostilities between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The commission also welcomed the decision of the UNSC to discuss the situation as a matter of urgency.
• What's Behind the Violence in Ethiopia's 'Other' Conflict? VOA 10 Sep 2022 -- In Ethiopia's Gambella region, a June attack on the capital by a rebel group, the Oromo Liberation Army, has raised fears of more civil war spreading in the country. VOA spoke to local officials and analysts about what's behind the violence and what it could mean for Ethiopia's security.
• Somali Military Kills Senior Al-Shabab Figures, Frees Hostages VOA 10 Sep 2022 -- Somalia says the country's elite military unit has killed a senior al-Shabab commander in an operation in the Lower Shabelle region. Federal police say civilian hostages were freed during the operation.

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• King Charles III pledges "lifelong service" as Britain's new monarch People's Daily 10 Sep 2022 -- Britain's King Charles III on Friday pledged "lifelong service" in his first address to the nation and the Commonwealth after assuming the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday.
• Charles III officially proclaimed UK's king in ceremony televised for first time Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- King Charles III has been publicly proclaimed as the new monarch of the United Kingdom following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history.
• King Charles III Formally Proclaimed British Monarch VOA 10 Sep 2022 -- King Charles III was formally proclaimed as Britain's monarch and head of the Commonwealth Saturday, in a ceremony that traces its history back several hundred years.
• Prime Minister Liz Truss's call with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte: 10 September 2022 Gov.UK 10 Sep 2022
• Prime Minister Liz Truss's call with President Emmanuel Macron of France: 10 September 2022 Gov.UK 10 Sep 2022
• Prime Minister Liz Truss's call with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi: 10 September 2022 Gov.UK 10 Sep 2022
• Prime Minister Liz Truss's call with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: 10 September 2022 Gov.UK 10 Sep 2022
• Prime Minister Liz Truss's call with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland: 10 September 2022 Gov.UK 10 Sep 2022
• U.S. Calls On Russia To Release Imprisoned Opposition Leader Navalny Immediately RFE/RL 10 Sep 2022 -- The United States has called on Russia to immediately release imprisoned opposition politician Aleksei Navalny, who was recently sent to solitary confinement.
• Russia mulls retaliatory response to Ukraine's visa regime: Deputy FM People's Daily 10 Sep 2022 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Friday that Moscow is currently considering retaliatory measures in response to Kiev's decision to impose a visa regime for Russian citizens.
• EU Council adopts full suspension of visa facilitation with Russia People's Daily 10 Sep 2022 -- The Council of the European Union (EU) on Friday adopted a decision on the full suspension of a visa facilitation agreement with Russia.
• China's Phase-4 lunar probe mission approved by state, expected to build basic structure for Intl Lunar Research Station Global Times 10 Sep 2022 -- China's Phase-4 lunar probe mission, consisting of the Chang'e-6, -7, and -8 to be carried out successively in 10 years, has obtained state approval and is proceeding smoothly, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Saturday. The mission is hoping to explore the Moon's South Pole region and build a basic structure of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
• 17 Chinese planes cross Taiwan Strait median line: MND CNA 10 Sep 2022 -- A total of 17 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) planes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Policy Speech at Seventh Session of the 14th SPA of DPRK KCNA 10 Sep 2022 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a policy speech at the Seventh Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on September 8.
• Grand Performance Continues to Celebrate Founding Anniversary of DPRK KCNA 10 Sep 2022 -- A grand performance is going on in celebration of the 74th founding anniversary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
• National Flag of DPRK KCNA 10 Sep 2022 -- The Democratic Peopl's Republic of Korea marked its 74th founding anniversary (September 9, 1948).
• US ready to resume talks 'without preconditions' after North Korea's nuclear stance Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- The Biden administration claims to have no hostile intent towards North Korea and that Washington is willing to resume talks with Pyongyang after the North officially adopted a law declaring the right to use preventive strikes against potential foreign attacks.
• North Korea's best fruit sent to Pyongyang for Chuseok, angering rural residents Radio Free Asia 10 Sep 2022 -- Rural residents in North Korea are complaining that their government is unfairly giving the best quality apples and peaches to citizens of the capital Pyongyang ahead of Saturday's Chuseok holiday, sources in the provinces told RFA.
• JCPoA: Joint Statement by France, Germany and the United Kingdom Germany Federal Foreign Office 10 Sep 2022
• UK, France, Germany Raise 'Serious Doubts' Over Iran's Commitment to Nuclear Deal Sputnik 10 Sep 2022 -- The United Kingdom, France and Germany said on Saturday they were skeptical about Iran's commitment to a successful outcome of nuclear talks.
• Iran: Europe's 'Unconstructive' Statement on JCPOA Talks May Undermine Nuclear Deal Revival Sputnik 10 Sep 2022 -- Representatives of France, Germany and the UK earlier expressed concerns regarding Tehran's "commitment" to restoring the nuclear deal, citing the issue of the Islamic Republic's views on the responsibilities under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
• Iran urges E3 not to ruin diplomacy over JCPOA revival IRNA 10 Sep 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Saturday reacted to the latest statement by Germany, the UK and France regarding the JCPOA revival talks, calling it unconstructive and against a good will gesture by the three countries known as E3.
• E3 must accept consequences if it continues following Israel's lead in JCPOA revival talks: Iran Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- Iran has slammed the latest "unconstructive and ill-considered" statement issued by the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, saying the E3 must accept the consequences if it continues to follow Israel's lead.
• Iran condemns US move to recurrently sanction Iranian Intelligence Ministry IRNA 10 Sep 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the United States' frequent sanctioning of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence.
• Iran condemns US sanctions against Intelligence Ministry Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned the United State's move to impose sanctions against the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and its minister.
• Iran to sign SCO obligations document next week: Russia Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- Iran is to sign a binding document next week that will put the country on a direct path to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a powerful bloc of countries that include Russia and China, says to a Russian official.
• Iran's IRGC, Intelligence Ministry seize foreign ship in Persian Gulf for smuggling diesel, arrest all seven crew members Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps and Intelligence Ministry have seized a foreign vessel for smuggling thousands of liters of diesel in the Persian Gulf region and arrested the entire crew members, the commander of the IRGC Navy's second command zone says.
• Iran's IRGC Says It Seized Foreign Smuggling Vessel with 757,000 Liters of Fuel Sputnik 10 Sep 2022 -- Iranian authorities claim to have redoubled their efforts to combat smugglers of fuel and other oil-related products in recent years, claiming several dozen arrests and vessel seizures.
• Albania Accuses Iran Of Second Cyberattack Days After Severing Ties With Tehran Over First One RFE/RL 10 Sep 2022 -- Albania has suffered a new cyberattack, the Interior Ministry said on September 10, blaming Iran just days after Tirana broke diplomatic relations with Tehran over the first cyberattack.
• On tour, UN chief urges 'massive' financial support for flood-hit Pakistan Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has toured Pakistan's flood-hit areas, a day after he called on the international community to provide "massive" amounts of relief to the impoverished country.
• UN Chief Reiterates Need For 'Massive' Financial Aid During Visit To Flood-Devastated Sindh Province RFE/RL Gandhara 10 Sep 2022 -- UN chief Antonio Guterres has traveled to Pakistan's southeastern Sindh Province, the region hardest-hit by devastating and deadly flooding in the country, where he reiterated his calls for the international to provide "massive" financial and humanitarian assistance.
• UN chief sees 'great heights' of human endurance and heroism amid 'climate carnage' in Pakistan UN News 10 Sep 2022 -- Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday reiterated that the needs in flood-ravaged Pakistan are enormous and called for urgent financial support, as he wrapped up a two-day trip aimed at raising awareness of the climate-driven disaster with flights over some of the hardest hit areas.
• World Food Program Steps Up Aid to Pakistan Flood Survivors VOA 10 Sep 2022 -- The World Food Program said it is increasing emergency aid to reach 1.9 million people in Pakistan devastated by the worst floods to hit the country in more than a century.
• Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Moscow for high-level political talks Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- Head of the political bureau of Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has arrived in Moscow to hold high-level political talks with Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
• Lebanon says Iran fuel donation will be vital to its new energy plan Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- Lebanon's energy minister Walid Fayad says an Iranian fuel donation planned to reach the Arab country in the near future will be vital to Beirut's plans to reform its electricity supply system.
• Venezuela, Colombia to reopen land borders, skies Press TV 10 Sep 2022 -- Venezuela and Colombia are scheduled to reopen their shared land border later this month and also resume commercial flights between the two countries.
• Nigeria Reports Lowest Oil Exports in 25 Years Amid Disastrous Theft Crisis Sputnik 10 Sep 2022 -- In July, Angola became Africa's largest oil exporter, bumping the oil-rich country into second place, OPEC data suggests.