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• Minister Anand provides an important national security update. Canada 12 Feb 2023
• Statement on Today's Actions by North American Aerospace Defense Command DoD 12 Feb 2023 -- "Today at 2:42 p.m. ET, at the direction of President Biden, and based on the recommendations of Secretary Austin and military leadership, an F-16 fired an AIM9x to successfully shoot down an airborne object flying at approximately 20,000 feet altitude in U.S. airspace over Lake Huron in the State of Michigan."
• US F-16 Fighter Downed 'Octagonal Structure' Over Lake Huron Says Michigan Official Sputnik 12 Feb 2023 -- US fighter aircraft have shot down another unidentified object, over lake Huron near the border with Canada, Michigan Congressman Jack Bergman said.
• Pentagon Confirms Take Down of Airborne Object Over Canada Sputnik 12 Feb 2023 -- The Pentagon has confirmed that the unidentified object that was flying over northern Canada has been shot down, following close coordination between US and Canadian authorities, including at the level of defense ministers.
• US Shoots Down 'Unidentified Object' Over Lake Huron VOA 12 Feb 2023 -- President Joe Biden ordered U.S. fighter jets to shoot down an "unidentified object" over Lake Huron on Sunday, the Pentagon said.
• Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia AFRICOM 12 Feb 2023 -- At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike on Feb 10, 2023.
• 12 Al-Shabab Fighters Killed in Airstrike, US Military Says VOA 12 Feb 2023 -- The United States military reported Sunday that 12 al-Shabab militants were killed in a new airstrike in central Somalia.

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• Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Conduct Combined Exercises U.S. 7th Fleet 12 Feb 2023 -- Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) are conducting integrated expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations in the South China Sea Feb. 11.
• The Sullivans Returns Home from U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet US Navy 12 Feb 2023 -- USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) returned to Naval Station Mayport, Feb. 12, 2023, concluding a four-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
• Analysis: Balloon episode shows US-China crisis management weakness Radio Free Asia 12 Feb 2023 -- It wasn't an errant meteorological vessel as Beijing claims, but the Chinese spy balloon that drifted across the United States before being shot down off the Atlantic Coast did carry a forecast: more stormy weather ahead for U.S.-China ties.
• Russia Begins Tests of Aircraft-Type Drones to Meet Army Needs in Ukraine Sputnik 12 Feb 2023 -- Russia have launched tests of aircraft-type drones with vertical takeoff, intended for the Russian army's needs during the military operation in Ukraine, in Primorsky Territory in the country's Far East, Governor Oleg Kozhemyako said on Sunday.
• British weapons could be made in Ukraine: Report Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- British defense industry executives have discussed plans with their counterparts in Kiev to set up joint ventures to manufacture weapons and vehicles locally in Ukraine, a report says.
• London, Kiev Negotiating Plans for Production of UK Weapons in Ukraine, Media Reports Sputnik 12 Feb 2023 -- UK defense industry officials are discussing with their Ukrainian counterparts plans for the production of British weapons in Ukraine, which would mark the deepening of Kiev's ties with both London and NATO, British newspaper reported on Sunday.
• Polish President Says Ukraine May Lose to Russia Without Urgent Supply of Western Weapons Sputnik 12 Feb 2023 -- Russia can defeat Ukraine if the West and its allies does not provide Kiev with urgent military assistance, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Sunday.
• Chinese elements shine at joint drills, maritime expo in Pakistan Global Times 12 Feb 2023 -- Chinese elements, including a destroyer from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, Chinese exhibitors and Pakistani vessels built by China, came under the spotlight at the ongoing AMAN-23 multinational maritime exercise and the concurrent Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) in Karachi, Pakistan.
• Second Round of Pakistan-US Defence Dialogue Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Feb 2023 -- The Second round of Pakistan-US Mid-Level Defence Dialogue is scheduled from 13-16 February 2023 in Washington DC.

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• US Knew Nothing About China's 'Spy Balloons' Several Months Ago, Senate Majority Leader Says Sputnik 12 Feb 2023 -- US military and intelligence knew nothing about the existence of Chinese "spy balloons" until a few months ago, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday.
• Read-out of the call between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan European Commission 12 Feb 2023
• Facts about Türkiye, Syria quake: Death toll tops 23,000, int'l teams continue rescue efforts People's Daily 12 Feb 2023 -- The following are the latest facts about quake-hit Trkiye and Syria.
• Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll to top 50,000, UN warns Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- The death toll from the calamitous earthquake in Turkey and Syria will "double or more" from its current level, which is now close to thirty thousand, the United Nations emergency relief coordinator has warned.
• WHO says almost 26 million people affected by deadly Turkey-Syria quake, as death toll nears 30,000 Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- The World Health Organization says around 26 million people have been affected by the deadly and devastating earthquake that has hit Turkey and neighboring Syria.
• Türkiye-Armenia border gate reopens after 30 years for quake aid People's Daily 12 Feb 2023 -- A border gate between Türkiye and Armenia has been opened for the first time in 30 years for the passage of humanitarian assistance for victims of the devastating earthquakes hitting southern Türkiye, the state-run Anadolu News Agency reported Saturday.
• Russia says NATO should hold emergency summit over Nord Stream explosions Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- Russia has called on the US-led NATO to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the recent findings about the September explosions at the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
• US puts six Chinese aviation, tech entities on blacklist over balloon case Global Times 12 Feb 2023 -- Despite China's repeated communication with the US, Washington continued to escalate the balloon case through a mix of both political and economic moves, due to the malicious political manipulation by some forces in Washington, which presents worrying signs for bilateral ties, experts warned over the weekend.
• US turns to cut capital infusion into Chinese tech firms, seeking a Pyrrhic victory Global Times 12 Feb 2023 -- The Biden administration has reportedly devised a new plan to crack down on Chinese high-tech companies by considering a ban on US investments in those companies, a move experts said again reflects Washington's anxiety over China's high-tech development after many previously launched policies have proved ineffective.
• IRGC says safeguarding Iran's national interests its 'clear-cut strategy' Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has lauded the Iranian nation's massive turnout in Saturday rallies to mark the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, saying protecting the country's national interests and meeting people's needs are its clear-cut strategy.
• Raisi's visit to Beijing expected to deepen China-Iran relations, consolidate traditional friendship Global Times 12 Feb 2023 -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will pay a state visit to China from Tuesday to Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Sunday.
• Iranian President Raeisi set to visit China on Tuesday Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi will pay an official visit to China early next week at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, amid the two Asian countries' strong determination to enhance strategic, bilateral cooperation in various fields.
• Iran, Russia discussing technical issues of oil, gas swap deal Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- Iran and Russia are still in talks over a potential agreement that will allow the delivery of Russian oil and natural gas supplies via Iran to other countries under a swap arrangement.
• JCPOA signatories continue exchanging message: Iran negotiator IRNA 12 Feb 2023 -- Iran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani has underscored that the talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal continue in the framework of exchanging messages between the negotiating teams of the signatories of the agreement.
• West failed to use riots as leverage in JCPOA revival talks: Iran's lead negotiator Press TV 12 Feb 2023 -- Iran's chief negotiator says the Western countries have failed to use the recent foreign-backed riots in the country as leverage in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and the world powers, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
• New Moldovan Prime Minister Expected to Be Approved VOA 12 Feb 2023 -- Moldova's former interior minister, Dorin Recean, is expected to be approved as the country's new prime minister by parliament as soon as this week, following the February 10 resignation of Natalia Gavrilita.
• Malawi Drops Charges Against Anti-Corruption Chief VOA 12 Feb 2023 -- Malawi has dropped criminal charges against Anti-Corruption Bureau Director-General Martha Chizuma in connection with leaked audio in which she apparently complained that some officials were frustrating her fight against corruption.