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• US Targets Al-Shabab in Somalia Airstrike, Killing 2 VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- A U.S. military airstrike has targeted al-Shabab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces, killing two, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).

Defense Policy / Programs

• Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter Dies at 68 DoD News 25 Oct 2022 -- Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter died yesterday at age 68 after a sudden cardiac event, according to a statement from his family.
• Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Passing of Former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter DoD 25 Oct 2022
• Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing DoD 25 Oct 2022
• Camp Bondsteel logisticians critical to mission success in Balkans Army News 25 Oct 2022 -- Logistical support has been key to mission success in any military operation since the dawn of warfare. Throughout the centuries, military commanders have known in order to keep moving forward and to be effective on the battlefield, their Soldiers must have the supplies they need to win the fight.
• 386 AEW stands up innovation cell--Task Force 99.M CENTCOM 25 Oct 2022 -- Once again, the 386 Air Expeditionary Wing is leading modernization throughout the region, standing up the very first satellite innovation cell under U.S. Air Forces Central Command's Task Force 99 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.
• Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs Leads United States Delegation to 240th Meeting of the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense DoD 25 Oct 2022
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meeting on Red Hill Defueling, Closure and Health Response Plan DoD 25 Oct 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III convened senior Department leaders yesterday for an update on efforts to safely and expeditiously defuel and permanently close the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
• Keen Sword to test 'interoperability' between the Japanese and US militaries Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2022 -- The Japanese and U.S. militaries will hold another large-scale joint exercise next month, this time also joined by ships and aircraft from Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
• Exercise Rainier War demonstrates JB Lewis-McChord's AFFORGEN capabilities US Air Force 25 Oct 2022 -- Joint Base Lewis-McChord successfully completed Exercise Rainier War 22B Oct. 6-21.
• NY Guard's 109th Airlift Wing supports Antarctic research US Air Force 25 Oct 2022 -- The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing launched the first of five LC-130 "Skibird" Hercules to Antarctica Oct. 19 to support National Science Foundation research.
• U.S. Navy Participates in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 US Navy 25 Oct 2022 -- The United States and Royal Brunei Navies will commence the 28th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) beginning October 24 to 31 in Brunei, with the participation of U.S. Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18) and a P-8A maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
• NATO's Expansion in Doubt Over Turkey's Objections VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- Finland and Sweden's aspirations to join NATO are in doubt as Turkey has renewed its objections to their membership bids.
• US Army, NATO Allies complete Exercise Justice Eagle 22 Army News 25 Oct 2022 -- U.S. Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, alongside NATO Allies and security partners, participated in exercise Justice Eagle 22, Sept. 16-22.
• Secretary General aboard USS George H.W. Bush: NATO's strength deters conflict NATO 25 Oct 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Adriatic Sea on Tuesday (25 October 2022). The Bush currently leads a carrier strike group under NATO command, which Mr Stoltenberg called "a demonstration of US capability and commitment to the Alliance". He added: "this carrier sends a powerful message of Allied deterrence every day."
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on the US initiative in the UN General Assembly First Committee Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Oct 2022
• Meeting with members of the Government Coordination Council on the needs of the Russian Armed Forces President of Russia 25 Oct 2022 -- The President held a meeting, via videoconference, with members of the Government Coordination Council on meeting the needs of the Russian Federation Armed Forces, other troops, military formations and bodies.
• US Notified About Russia's Annual Nuclear Exercise Grom: Pentagon Sputnik 25 Oct 2022 -- The United States has been notified about Russia's annual nuclear exercise Grom and Washington considers it to be in compliance with the existing transparency commitments, US Defense Department spokesperson Pat Ryder said on Tuesday.
• NATO and Romania join forces to train Ukrainian paramedics NATO 25 Oct 2022 -- NATO's Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre and Romania signed a cooperation agreement on Monday (24 October 2022) to deliver paramedic training for Ukrainian first responders.
• US considers sending phased out Hawk missiles to Ukraine Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- The United States is considering sending old missiles that its own military stopped using to Ukraine as it continues to arm Kiev troops with deadly weapons.
• U.S. Officials Say Washington Is Mulling HAWK Air Defense Equipment For Ukraine RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- The United States is considering sending older HAWK air-defense systems from storage to Ukraine to help it shoot down Russian drone and cruise missile attacks, according to two U.S. officials.
• China's Xi calls for turning country's military into world-class force by 2027 Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the country's armed forces to focus on goals set by the ruling party's central committee to accomplish by 2027, the year marking the centenary of the country's People's Liberation Army.
• Xi urges military to focus on its centenary goals PLA Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, urged the Chinese military on Monday to continue to be focused on the goals set by the CPC Central Committee for the armed forces to accomplish by 2027, the year marking the centenary of the People's Liberation Army.
• Anti-tank weapon mishap during Army test in Hsinchu injures 4 CNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Four people were injured after an M72 LAW portable anti-tank weapon was fired accidentally during a live-fire inspection in Hsinchu County Tuesday.
• Making Australia stronger and more influential in a contested world Australia MFA 25 Oct 2022 -- The Albanese Government is boosting Pacific security and defence, supporting critical infrastructure across our region, expanding the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, and increasing Australia's Official Development Assistance to the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
• Experts: North Korea's Expected Nuclear Missile Test Likely to Involve Miniature Warheads VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- Experts anticipating a North Korean nuclear test are saying the event would likely involve miniaturized nuclear warheads designed to fit cruise missiles that can target South Korea.
• North Korea finishes preparations for conducting nuclear test: US, South Korea Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- The United States and South Korea claim that North Korea has finished preparations for a new nuclear test.
• India stands for open & rule-based maritime borders in Indo-Pacific: Raksha Mantri during 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting in New Delhi India PIB 15 Oct 2022 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India's resolve for open, free and rule-based maritime borders in the Indo-Pacific region. He was delivering the inaugural address at 18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in New Delhi on October 15, 2022. T
• Self-reliance & secured borders key to a powerful 'New India'; Groundwork laid, says Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an event in New Delhi India PIB 15 Oct 2022 -- "Self-reliance & secured borders are central to making India a powerful nation," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at an event in New Delhi on October 15, 2022.
• Iranian destroyers to be equipped with homegrown Abu Mahdi cruise missiles: Navy Commander Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the country's destroyers will be equipped with the indigenous Abu Mahdi naval cruise missiles.
• Joint Statement of the 48th U.S.-Israel Joint Political-Military Group US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022 -- "Today, in Washington, D.C., senior U.S. and Israeli civilian and military officials convened the first in-person, bilateral Joint Political-Military Group (JMPG) since the start of the COVID pandemic."
• Saudi Naval Forces Inaugurates a Group of French Couach Boats in Western Fleet SPA 25 Oct 2022 -- The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) in the Western Fleet Command launched today the first group of French Couach class medium High-speed patrol boats.
• Joint Statement on the 5th U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership Dialogue US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Singapore on the occasion of the 5th United States-Singapore Strategic Partnership Dialogue on October 25, 2022 in Washington, D.C.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Israeli President Isaac Herzog Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
• Readout of Under Secretary of Defense For Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Meeting With Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General Amir Eshel DoD 25 Oct 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Israeli President Herzog US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Rafael Mariano Grossi UN Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
• Department Press Briefing - October 25, 2022 US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022

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• 25 October 2022 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 25 Oct 2022
• Popular Afghan Pastime Goes Up In Smoke As Taliban Bans Hookahs RFE/RL Gandhara 25 Oct 2022 -- Young men inhaling fruit-flavored tobacco from hookahs had become a common site in Afghanistan in recent years. But the Taliban recently issued a fatwa, or Islamic decree, banning the popular pastime. The militant Islamist group considers hookahs, also known as shisha, as an intoxicant, which is banned under Islam.
• Political solution still the only path to peace in Syria: UN Special Envoy UN News 25 Oct 2022 -- With peace in Syria still an elusive goal, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to support his efforts to move the parties closer towards a negotiated political solution to end the brutal 11-year conflict.
• Syria and Russia have long used disinformation to deflect attention from appalling war crimes committed by the Assad regime UK FCDO 25 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on chemical weapons in Syria.
• UNHCR deplores continued deportation of Myanmar asylum-seekers from Malaysia UNHCR 25 Oct 2022 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seriously concerned over the continued deportation by Malaysia of asylum-seekers from Myanmar back to their country, placing lives at risk.
• Malaysia's forced return of Myanmar's most vulnerable must stop: UNHCR UN News 25 Oct 2022 -- Malaysia's forced return of asylum-seekers to Myanmar has meant that hundreds of Myanmar nationals have been "sent back against their will" to the troubled country in the last two months, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday.
• UN Urges Malaysia to Stop Deporting Myanmar Asylum-Seekers VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, is calling on the Malaysian authorities to stop forcibly deporting asylum-seekers from Myanmar back to their home country, where agency officials say their lives are at risk.
• Myanmar Junta Defends Deadly Attack on Rebels VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- Myanmar's military junta is denying that civilians were killed in airstrikes carried out Sunday against an ethnic rebel force.
• Death toll in Hpakant township concert bombing rises above 70 Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2022 -- More than 70 people are now believed dead after junta forces bombed a concert in Myanmar's Kachin state, in what's thought to be the bloodiest airstrike since the Feb. 2021 coup.
• PM Yair Lapid Comments on Last Night's Operation in Nablus Israel - Prime Minister 25 Oct 2022 -- Prime Minister Lapid spoke with IDF, ISA and Israel National Counter-Terrorism Unit commanders who took part in last night's operation in Nablusand discussed with them the details of the preliminary review of the operation, in relation to the operational plan that had been presented to him previously.
• UNIFIL chief expresses hope about diplomatic, political solution between Lebanon, Israel People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reaffirmed on Monday "its strong commitment to creating space for a political and diplomatic solution between Lebanon and Israel."
• Israeli Prime Minister Welcomes Permission for Operations at Karish Gas Field Sputnik 25 Oct 2022 -- Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid welcomes the decision of the energy ministry to grant Energean permission to start operations at the Karish gas field, the prime minister's office said on Tuesday.
• China Border Resolution Leaves Some in India Unhappy VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- The resolution of a two-year border standoff between China and India has eased tensions between the Asian giants but left Indian critics saying their government gave up too much, local herders complaining of lost pastureland and analysts warning another escalation could come at any time.
• Armed clashes on 2 fronts in eastern DRC claim civilian casualties: UN People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- Clashes on two eastern fronts between Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) forces and rebel militias have killed civilians and uprooted thousands more, a UN spokesman said on Monday.
• Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces AFRICOM 25 Oct 2022 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Buulobarde, Somalia, about 218 km north-northwest of Mogadishu, on Oct. 23.
• Death Toll Climbs to 11 Following al-Shabab Hotel Attack in Somalia VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- The siege at the Tawakal hotel marked al-Shabab's second major attack in Somalia this month amid an offensive against the group by the Somali National Army and allied militia in central Somalia.
• On the Start of Northern Ethiopia Peace Talks US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022 -- The United States welcomes the start of African Union (AU)-led peace negotiations between the government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan regional authorities in South Africa today.
• Ethiopia-Tigray Peace Talks Underway in South Africa VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- South Africa's presidential spokesman said Tuesday that the first round of peace talks on Ethiopia's Tigray region have begun.

News Reports

• Norway Arrests University Researcher On Suspicion Of Spying For Russia RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- Norway's counterespionage service has arrested a man who worked on a research project at a Norwegian university on suspicion that he is a Russian spy.
• Russia's Sberbank Repelled Record-Breaking Cyberattacks on October 7 Sputnik 25 Oct 2022 -- Russian banking giant Sberbank on October 7 faced a record-breaking cyberattack carried out by at least 30,000 devices abroad, which lasted 24 hours and seven minutes, according to Stanislav Kuznetsov, the deputy chairman of the bank's executive board.
• Meeting with Head of Federal Customs Service Vladimir Bulavin President of Russia 25 Oct 2022 -- The Head of the Federal Customs Service updated the President on the service's performance in January-September 2022.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video address to the participants of the plenary session of the 24th World Russian People's Council, Moscow, October 25, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Oct 2022
• Meeting with President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo President of Russia 25 Oct 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is also Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the Kremlin.
• Russia accuses West of using sanctions to steal its gold, foreign exchange reserves Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Russia has accused Western countries of using sanctions to steal the country's gold and foreign exchange reserves amid the raging war in Ukraine.
• Russia has no hope for improving ties with UK under Sunak Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Russia says there is no hope for the improvement of ties with Britain under new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has vowed to support Ukraine.
• Banning display of Russian army symbols in Republic of Moldova is "legitimate" says Venice Commission, among other opinions Council of Europe 25 Oct 2022 -- Opinions published by the Council of Europe's Venice Commission include one on banning, in the Republic of Moldova, the display of symbols used by Russia's army during its aggression against Ukraine.
• Will New Pipelines Get Russian Oil To Serbia? RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- In less than two months, the European Union is expected to cut about 90 percent of oil imports from Russia. The decision was announced back in May as a part of a sanctions package that was adopted in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. While Serbia has not joined these sanctions, this measure will likely have an impact on its oil supplies as well. Here's a look at how they will be affected.
• CPC reaffirms commitment to multiparty cooperation, consultation People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- The Communist Party of China Central Committee reaffirmed on Monday its commitment to the system of CPC-led multiparty cooperation and political consultation.
• China's top legislature, State Council, top political advisory body study guiding principles of 20th CPC National Congress People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- Key members of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the State Council and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) respectively held meetings on Monday to comprehend and implement the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
• China's State Council appoints, removes officials People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- The State Council, China's cabinet, on Monday announced the appointment and removal of officials.
• How the CPC's new central leadership was formed People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- The new central leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has been elected, as the Party of over 96 million members and the Chinese people it leads embark on a new journey in China's modernization drive.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on October 25, 2022 PRC MofA 25 Oct 2022
• US turned into a haven for corrupt elements and outlaws: Chinese FM Global Times 25 Oct 2022 -- China On Tuesday slammed the US attorney general Merrick Garland's accusation that claimed China "sought to interfere with the rights and freedoms of individuals in the US," saying that it is one of the lies some people in the US made up to obstruct China's efforts to pursue fugitives and recover stolen goods, and that the US had turned into a haven for corrupt elements and outlaws.
• UNGA Resolution 2758 cannot be challenged, the one-China principle cannot be shaken: Chinese FM Global Times 25 Oct 2022 -- The United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 not only completely resolved the issue of the representation of the whole of China, including the island of Taiwan, in the UN and other international institutions, but also made it clear that China has only one seat in the UN, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday, adding that the one-China principle has become a common consensus of the international community and universally recognized basic norm governing international relations.
• Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai Convicted of Fraud VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- A Hong Kong court on Tuesday found Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai guilty of two counts of fraud related to a lease.
• HK announces detailed requirement for new teachers to pass Basic Law and National Security Law Test Global Times 25 Oct 2022 -- The Education Bureau of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region issued a circular to all schools in Hong Kong on Monday, announcing details of a requirement for newly appointed teachers to pass the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) starting from the 2023-24 school year, according to the news website of the regional government.
• Xi Jinping's extended term as supreme leader sparks warning to China's ethnic groups Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2022 -- Xi Jinping's third term in office as Chinese Communist Party supreme leader will likely mean more suffering for ethnic minority groups in China, exiled activists warned in recent forums and interviews with RFA.
• Chinese dissidents, activists await release from house arrest, forced 'vacation' Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2022 -- Chinese police have yet to release dissidents and rights activists from house arrest and other restrictions in the wake of the 20th party congress, with one activist detained for breaking restrictions, people targeted by the measures told Radio Free Asia on Tuesday.
• Senior officials explain key report at Party congress People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- The report of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), adopted at the recently concluded 20th CPC National Congress, serves as a political manifesto and a guideline for action to achieve new victories on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, a senior official said Monday.
• Profile: Xi Jinping leads China on new journey People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- After 10 years at the helm of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, 69, once again stood in front of reporters as the Party's top leader, vowing to lead the country to pursue national rejuvenation through a Chinese path to modernization.
• China won't export devt model, opposes imposition on others Global Times 25 Oct 2022 -- The just-concluded 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) elaborated on Chinese modernization, which offers a path for other countries to seek inspiration, senior Party officials at a Monday press conference reiterated that China will not export its model to other countries, nor will it import models from other countries; every country should explore its own way to modernization that suits its own situation, in response to questions and concerns from the West about whether "China might export its ideology or development model."
• Fight against corruption a life and death struggle that we must win: official Global Times 25 Oct 2022 -- The report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) pointed out corruption is a cancer to the vitality and ability of the Party, thus it is important to prevent officials from acting as proxies of interest and power groups, Wang Jianxin, director of the Publicity Department of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the CPC and the National Commission of Supervision, said at a press conference on Monday.
• Democracies facing 'greatest challenges' since Cold War: President Tsai CNA 25 Oct 2022 -- The world's democracies are facing "the greatest challenges" since the Cold War as the likes of Russia and China continue working to erode democratic institutions, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday at an international democracy event in Taipei, while calling for a better understanding of authoritarian regimes to counter their influence.
• Rodong Sinmun Praises Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un as Great Leader KCNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in an article says that the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un is a peerlessly great man who opened up a new horizon of the developing revolution with the rays of the great idea and has proven the dynamic advance of Korean-style socialism and its invincibility with the irresistible might of idea and theory.
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi, Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori, and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 25 Oct 2022
• DPRK takes countermeasure against S. Korea's "warning fire" off west coast People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) forces returned fire in the waters near the Military Demarcation Line early Monday after a South Korean warship opened "warning fire," the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
• AEOI chief says US sent message on JCPOA revival talks IRNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday that the US had recently delivered a message announcing its readiness to continue talks over the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
• Amir-Abdollahian: Several EU institutions, individuals to be added to Iran's sanctions list in coming days Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says several institutions and individuals from the European Union will be included in the Islamic Republic's blacklist of sanctions, days after some European countries imposed a set of bans on the country under false pretexts.
• 'Strategic information' obtained in French spies case: Iran Judiciary Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's Judiciary spokesman Massoud Setayeshi says Iranian authorities made more arrests in the case of detained French spies and managed to obtain valuable "strategic information" from them.
• Nabbed French spies charged with collusion against national security: Judiciary spox IRNA 25 Oct 2022 -- Two French spies, who were arrested in Iran, are facing charges of assembly and collusion to act against national security in the Islamic country, a judiciary official said.
• Iran Says New Arrests In Case Of Detained French Nationals RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's judiciary says that new arrests have been made in the case of an imprisoned French couple as authorities look to complete their investigation of the case.
• New Details Contradict Official Iranian Claims Over Teen's Death During School Protest RFE/RL 25 Oct 2022 -- New details about the death of Iranian teenager Asra Panahi have emerged that contradict the Iranian government's statement that the official cause of death was heart disease. Panahi reportedly died of her injuries after being beaten for refusing to sing a pro-regime anthem when her school was raided by agents.
• Iranian Anti-Government Demonstrators Indicted VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- Iranian judicial authorities have indicted protesters who had been arrested in recent weeks during anti-government demonstrations that rights groups say resulted in several deaths.
• Iran determined to contain high inflation: Finance minister Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Iran's finance minister Ehsan Khandouzi says the government is determined to contain high levels of inflation in the country through tighter fiscal and monetary policies.
• Rishi Sunak appointed UK's PM, vows to fix Truss' 'mistakes' Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Rishi Sunak has taken office as Britain's third prime minister within 50 days, saying he was appointed to fix the errors made by his predecessor, Liz Truss, who was forced to resign after only 44 days in office and causing widespread market turbulence.
• Rishi Sunak's first speech as Prime Minister: 25 October 2022 Gov.UK 25 Oct 2022
• Liz Truss's final speech as Prime Minister: 25 October 2022 Gov.UK 25 Oct 2022
• PM call with President Biden: 25 October 2022 Gov.UK 25 Oct 2022
• Germany Signs Contract With US Company on Charter Use of New LNG-Terminal - Ministry Sputnik 25 Oct 2022 -- The German government and Excelerate Energy, a US-based LNG company, have signed a contract on the charter use of a fifth floating terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the German port of Wilhelmshaven, the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action said on Tuesday.
• Election Disinformation in Brazil Concerns Analysts, Media VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- From claims of rigged polls to accusations that the presidential front-runners are cannibals or Satan worshippers, Brazil's election has been marred by disinformation.
• Depleting emergency oil stocks will have painful consequences: Saudi minister Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Saudi Arabia has blasted the release of emergency oil stocks describing as an attempt to "manipulate markets," warning that losing emergency stocks may cause trouble in the near future, amid an escalating row with its ally, the US, over oil production.
• UN: Access, Funding Needed to Help Syrians Through Winter VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- The United Nations appealed Tuesday for more money and access to needy Syrians, as winter sets in and a cholera outbreak strains limited resources.
• Russian and regime intransigence continues to preclude progress in Syria UK FCDO 25 Oct 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the political and humanitarian situation in Syria
• Reena Ghelani, Director of Operations and Advocacy Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Remarks on behalf of the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, 25 October 2022 UNOCHA 25 Oct 2022
• Sudan: Justice for protesters against coup, key to ending cycle of violence UN News 25 Oct 2022 -- UN independent human rights experts on Tuesday demanded real accountability for the year-long brutal crackdown on peaceful protests against the October 2021 military coup in Sudan.
• One Dead, Dozens Injured in Sudanese Protest on Coup Anniversary - Medics Sputnik 25 Oct 2022 -- One person was killed and dozens injured in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Sudan, the opposition Central Committee of Sudan Doctors (CCSD) said on Tuesday.
• Sudan: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the one-year mark of the military coup European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Oct 2022 -- Exactly one year ago, a coup d'état by the military delivered a massive blow for the aspirations of the Sudanese people and their transition to democracy. Today, the European Union pays tribute to the millions of young Sudanese who courageously led a peaceful revolution setting an example to the world, as well as to the hundreds who lost their lives while seeking to defend their rights.
• Sudanese protester killed as thousands decry military coup on one-year anniversary Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- Sudan has blocked internet access nationwide and its security forces have fired tear gas at thousands of protesters in an attempt to disperse large crowds of protesters marking the first anniversary of a coup that derailed the transition to civilian rule.
• UN says ending communal violence critical for sustainable peace in South Sudan People's Daily 25 Oct 2022 -- South Sudan should focus on ending intermittent communal violence at local levels in order to achieve steady peace progress during the recently extended transition period, a United Nations official said on Monday.
• Haiti: Statement by the Spokesperson on the UN sanctions against gang leaders European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Oct 2022 -- The European Union welcomes the resolution on Haiti adopted by the United Nations Security Council last Friday (21 October), which provides a framework for measures against gang leaders in Haiti and their financiers, who are directly or indirectly responsible for the current security and humanitarian crisis in the country. The sanctions regime established by the UN will be swiftly transposed into EU law.
• Burundi: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union EC/CEU 25 Oct 2022 -- The European Union (EU) has reviewed its restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi and has decided to renew the regime of restrictive measures as established by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 for one year, and to delist three individuals.
• US slaps sanctions on Nicaragua's gold industry in latest push against Ortega Press TV 25 Oct 2022 -- The US has slapped sanctions on Nicaragua's mining industry for "financing" the government of President Daniel Ortega, in the latest push against the Latin American nation's leader who won a fourth consecutive term as president in November 2021.
• UNHCR's Grandi sounds alarm as drought grips Horn of Africa UNHCR 25 Oct 2022 -- As he concluded a five-day visit to Somalia and Kenya on Tuesday, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, called on global leaders to spare no efforts in assisting countries in the Horn of Africa to break the cycle of conflict and climate crises.
• Security Forum Focuses on Stability Challenges in Africa VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- Policymakers from around the world met Monday and Tuesday in Senegal to discuss Africa's most pressing security challenges. This year, attendees of an annual conference focused on redefining the role international partners play in promoting stability in Africa.
• Laos to grant honorary citizenship to foreigners who invest US$1.5 million Radio Free Asia 25 Oct 2022 -- Laos will allow foreign nationals to acquire honorary citizenship if they donate and invest roughly U.S. $1.5 million, but critics worry that the program could result in a massive land grab by wealthy Chinese investors.
• Zimbabwe Tries to Rally Support Against Western Sanctions VOA 25 Oct 2022 -- Hundreds of Zimbabweans turned out Tuesday for rallies against Western sanctions that the government has long blamed for the country's economic troubles.