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• Multinational Maritime Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 Set to Begin US Navy 26 Feb 2023 -- Multinational forces from East Africa, Europe, and North America will come together for exercise Cutlass Express 2023 (CE23), beginning with an opening ceremony in Djibouti on Mar. 5, 2023.
• U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Interdicts Illegal Drugs Shipment in Arabian Sea US Navy 26 Feb 2023 -- A U.S. Coast Guard ship seized illegal drugs worth $20 million in U.S. street value from a fishing vessel with four mariners transiting international waters in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 25.
• CJTF-HOA conducts joint FARP exercise on African continent US Air Force 26 Feb 2023 -- Various U.S. units under Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA, and the 449th Air Expeditionary Group pooled their resources to conduct the first simulated joint branch Forward Arming and Refueling Point, or FARP, exercise on the African continent, Feb. 22.
• Interview: Mobilizing Hundreds Of Thousands Of Russians 'Doesn't By Itself Give You A Capability' RFE/RL 26 Feb 2023 -- Retired Major-General Clive (Chip) Chapman spent decades as a paratrooper, battlefield commander, instructor, and served as the British Defense Ministry's head of counterterrorism. He also served a stint as Britain's senior military adviser to U.S. Central Command.
• 'It Could Be Worse': Weapons Expert Comments On Putin's Suspension Of New START Nuclear Arms Treaty RFE/RL 26 Feb 2023 -- In his address to the nation on February 21, President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would suspend participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining U.S.-Russian arms control pact. Lawmakers approved the decision the following day.
• Russian-Chinese-South African Navies Begin Active Phase of Military Drills Sputnik 26 Feb 2023 -- The Russian Navy is represented by the "Admiral Gorshkov" frigate carrying hypersonic Zircon missiles and the medium sea tanker "Kama." The Chinese Navy is represented by a frigate and a destroyer, as well as a supply vessel, and the South African Navy, in turn, by a frigate.
• China's wartime law adjustment 'paves way for enhanced combat capability' Global Times 26 Feb 2023 -- A decision by Chinese lawmakers that will see the application of some provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law adjusted for the military during wartime came into force on Saturday, a move analysts said on Sunday will pave the way for the Chinese military's enhanced combat capability.
• MND proposes stiffer penalties for wartime misinformation CNA 26 Feb 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has proposed revisions to existing laws that would set or increase penalties for spreading misinformation and failing to comply with mobilization or requisition orders during wartime.
• INDIAN AIR FORCE TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR AT WADDINGTON IN UK India PIB 26 Feb 2023 -- An Indian Air Force contingent comprising 145 Air Warriors departed Air Force Station Jamnagar today for participating in Exercise Cobra Warrior at the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force in United Kingdom. The exercise is scheduled from 06 Mar 23 to 24 Mar 23.
• Army Commander: Security not an imported item IRNA 26 Feb 2023 -- Commander in Chief of Islamic Republic of Iran Army said in a meeting with visiting Iraq defense minister that security is not an imported item, and western countries' interference in countries is aimed at looting their wealth.

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• CNN footage shows PLA's professional, effective response as US media plays up tension in South China Sea Global Times 26 Feb 2023 -- After US media reported that a US Navy spy plane was warned by a Chinese fighter jet over South China Sea, trying to play up tension in the region by portraying an "aggressive" China, experts said the footage it released actually showed the professional and effective response of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), and the real aggressor is the US military that frequently sends spy planes to China's doorstep for close-in reconnaissance.
• Pakistan Market Bombing Kills 4 VOA 26 Feb 2023 -- Police in southwestern Pakistan said Sunday a bomb blast had ripped through a crowded market, killing at least four people and injuring 16 others.
• Aqaba Joint Communique US Dept. of State 26 Feb 2023 -- The following text reflects the Joint Communique following today's meeting in Aqaba, Jordan:
• Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Welcoming the Aqaba Meeting and Communique The White House 26 Feb 2023
• Leaders Of Serbia And Kosovo Due For A Meeting In Brussels About Plan To Put Relations On A Normal Footing RFE/RL 26 Feb 2023 -- The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are due to hold talks on February 27 in Brussels, where an agreement to normalize relations between the two Balkan nations will be at the top of the agenda.
• Three Dead After African Union Helicopter Crashes in Somalia Sputnik 26 Feb 2023 -- A helicopter, flying a training exercise for the African Union's mission in Somalia, has crashed near the capital of Mogadishu, killing three and injuring eight other people on board.

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• Avian flu reappears in Cambodia, UN health agency warns UN News 26 Feb 2023 -- Cambodian authorities reported two cases of avian flu, including an 11-year-old girl who died of the virus, the UN health agency said on Sunday.
• Moscow: US putting 'unprecedented' pressure on African countries to disrupt Russia-Africa relations Press TV 26 Feb 2023 -- Moscow says Washington is putting "unprecedented pressure" on African countries to disrupt the existing relations between Russia and Africa.
• Russia's Medvedev Says Destruction of Soviet Union Powers West's Delusional Beliefs Sputnik 26 Feb 2023 -- Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev says that the collective West retains the illusion that, having destroyed the Soviet Union without firing a shot, they will be able to bury present-day Russia without any problems for themselves, but these are dangerous delusions.
• Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 26 Feb 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
• CPC Central Committee to review institution reform plan at plenum Global Times 26 Feb 2023 -- The 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee kicked off its three-day second plenary session in Beijing on Sunday to review a draft plan for the reform of the Party and state institutions and deliberate lists of recommendation for key posts of state institutions and the top advisory body.
• More European leaders to visit China, to seek 'common ground' for Ukraine crisis Global Times 26 Feb 2023 -- More European leaders are planning to visit China in the coming week or months, focusing on resuming high-level talks and seeking practical cooperation amid the country's post-pandemic recovery, and more importantly, on the Ukraine crisis. Although China and European countries do not share the same position on the issue, Chinese officials and experts believe that the two sides can find common ground to enhance communication and coordination with the aim of advancing peace talks.
• China's manned lunar-landing exploration goes smoothly, selection of international astronauts for Chinese space station under way Global Times 26 Feb 2023 -- The selection of the 2023 China aerospace flight crew has come to an end. A total of six taikonauts will take on regular duty at the space station and carry out manned lunar-landing exploration project, said Yang Liwei, a deputy chief designer of China's manned space program.
• CIA Director Says Military Conflict Over Taiwan Not Inevitable Sputnik 26 Feb 2023 -- CIA Director William Burns said Sunday that a military conflict over Taiwan was not inevitable, although he claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping was serious about taking it under full control.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Speech at Groundbreaking Ceremony for Project to Build New Street in Sopho Area in Pyongyang KCNA 26 Feb 2023 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a speech "Display to the Full Once Again in the Capital City of Pyongyang the Indomitable Spirit Unique to Our Courageous Young People" at the groundbreaking ceremony for a project to build a new street in the Sopho area in Pyongyang on Feb. 25.
• Iran eyes nuclear electricity for 20% of its energy needs IRNA 26 Feb 2023 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said on Sunday that the country plans in the first step to secure a 20% share of the Iranian energy basket from nuclear electricity.
• Iran can become 'nuclear hub', plans to export nuclear products: AEOI chief Press TV 26 Feb 2023 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country is capable of turning into a "nuclear hub" and plans to export nuclear products and technology to other countries.
• Iran plans to export nuclear products: AEOI chief ISNA 26 Feb 2023 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said, "We plan to export nuclear products".
• Iran's rial rebounds from historic low amid heavier CBI intervention Press TV 26 Feb 2023 -- Iran's rial currency has rebounded from historic lows reported in recent days after the country's central bank intervened to control the prices in the market.
• Major Gen Baqeri: Iran, Iraq faced with shared threats IRNA 26 Feb 2023 -- Head of Iran's Joint Chief of Staff said here on Sunday, "Region's status indicates that Iran and Iraq will jointly safeguard regional security, since both countries are faced with shared threats.
• President Raeisi: Iraq must not be used for plots, threats against neighbors Press TV 26 Feb 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iraq must not be used for plots and threats against its neighbors.
• Syria: EU organises airlifts with humanitarian aid to earthquake survivors European Commission 26 Feb 2023 -- In the aftermath of one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of the region, a large number of people have lost their homes and livelihoods, who are therefore in need of emergency assistance.
• Syria's Assad meets with Arab parliamentary delegation in Damascus Press TV 26 Feb 2023 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has received a delegation from the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which is in Damascus to discuss restoration of Syria's membership in the Arab League after more than a decade of suspension from the 22-member bloc.
• Syria's Assad Hosts Delegation of Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Sputnik 26 Feb 2023 -- Syrian President Bashar Assad has received in Damascus a delegation of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which aimed, among other things, to reaffirm support for Syria and its people following deadly earthquakes, the Syrian leader's office said Sunday.
• WFP Executive Director shocked by apocalyptic devastation across Turkiye and Syria during visit, calls for global support WFP 25 Feb 2023 -- The Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley, has concluded a visit to the earthquake affected region of Hatay in southern Türkiye where he witnessed first-hand the incomprehensible devastation caused by the earthquake that struck on 6 February. With some 18 million people affected across southern Türkiye and northwest Syria, tens of thousands of lives have been lost, and millions upon millions of people have lost their homes, livelihoods and assets.
• Late Night Voting in Nigeria Hours After Polls Officially Close VOA 26 Feb 2023 -- Polls officially closed for the presidential election in Nigeria, Africa's most populated country, Saturday afternoon. But in some polling centers, voters are still trying to cast their ballots. The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the delay was caused by logistics issues and concerns of insecurity.