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• U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Report; 4th Quarter, 2022 AFRICOM 10 Mar 2023 -- In the latest quarterly civilian casualty assessment report period ending Dec. 31, 2022, U.S. Africa Command received two reports of civilian casualties on Sept. 23, 2022 and Oct. 1, 2022.

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• US Senate committee votes to end authorization for war on Iraq Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has voted to advance a bill that seeks to repeal two authorizations for past US invasions of Iraq, preparing the ground for a possible vote in full Senate before the 20th anniversary of the last invasion.
• US Has No Intention of Developing Hypersonic Nuclear Weapons, Top Military Officials Say Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Senior US military officials present at a House of Representatives Armed Services Committee hearing on Friday confirmed that Washington has no plans to develop hypersonic nuclear weapons.
• Oman and U.S. Forces to Conduct Exercise Invincible Sentry CENTCOM 10 Mar 2023 -- Omani and U.S. military personnel participated in a military exercise designed to improve interoperability and strengthen the enduring partnership between our two friendly nations while promoting regional security.
• Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, Academic Program Year 2021-2022 Media Roundtable DoD 10 Mar 2023
• Department of Defense Releases Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, Academic Program Year 2021-2022 DoD 10 Mar 2023 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DOD) released the Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, Academic Program Year 2021-2022.
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks Remarks for the Department of the Air Force Women's Air and Space Power Symposium as Delivered DoD 10 Mar 2023
• New paint design for 'Next Air Force One' US Air Force 10 Mar 2023 -- President of the United States Joe Biden selected the livery design for the "Next Air Force One," VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century. (Courtesy rendering)
• U. S. - Indo Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation Meets in India US Navy 10 Mar 2023 -- The sixth meeting of the U.S. - Indo Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC) concluded on Mar. 3 in India, marking a successful, bilateral exchange of information and best practices in the areas of ship construction and maintenance.
• NRFI Update on Design the Force US Navy 10 Mar 2023 -- Vice Adm. John Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force and Rear Adm. Ted LeClair, Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force Fleet, provide a progress update on the "Design the Force" line of effort of the Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions (NRFI). NRFI's other three Lines of Effort include Train, Mobilize and Develop the Force. NRFI is Vice Adm. Mustin's action plan for the Navy Reserve fully attaining and maintaining peerless warfighting readiness.
• George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Returns to Souda Bay, Crete US Navy 10 Mar 2023 -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit March 10, 2023.
• VP-10, Malaysian Armed Forces Strengthen Ties through Bilateral Training US Navy 10 Mar 2023 -- The "Red Lancers" joined members of the Malaysian Armed Forces in holding presentations, conducting static displays, and hosting demonstration flights. The static display served as an initial introduction to the aircraft and its systems, while three flights showcased how the P-8A's aircrew utilize its mission systems to successfully operate in the region to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
• Springfield Visits Republic of Korea during Indo-Pacific Patrol US Navy 10 Mar 2023 -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) departed Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) following a scheduled port visit as part of its routine operations in the Indo-Pacific, March 1.
• NAVFAC Pacific Awards $2.8-Billion Contract Task Order for Pearl Harbor Dry Dock Replacement US Navy 10 Mar 2023 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific awarded a $2.8-billion task order under a previously-awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple-award construction contract to Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, to replace Dry Dock 3 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) March 10.
• Marine Corps Launches Software Factory USMC News Release 10 Mar 2023 -- The future operating environment will require Marines to scope and implement software-based solutions at the edges of the battlefield without connectivity or assistance from centralized or contracted support.
• Marine Corps Launches Software Factory USMC News 10 Mar 2023 -- The Marine Corps established the Marine Corps Software Factory to create a world-class Marine-led software development capability on March 10, 2023.
• The President: Lithuania and Türkiye are committed to working together to strengthen the security of all NATO members President of the Republic of Lithuania 10 Mar 2023 -- President Gitanas Nausėda met with the President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye in Ankara. The meeting focused on security issues in the Baltic and Black Sea regions, preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius as well as prospects for the development of bilateral political and economic relations.
• Sweden, Finland discuss NATO accession with Türkiye People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Representatives of Sweden, Finland and Türkiye held talks in Brussels on Thursday to discuss progress on fulfilling Türkiye's conditions for agreeing to the Nordic countries' accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the military bloc said in a statement.
• Wagner Chief Says All Russian Troops In Ukraine Need More Ammunition RFE/RL 10 Mar 2023 -- Kremlin-linked businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, a co-founder and owner of the mercenary group Wagner, says that not only his troops but all of the Russian forces involved in the fierce monthslong fight to take the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut are suffering from shortages of ammunition.
• Rghts experts 'deeply disturbed' by Russian Wagner Group recruitment of prisoners UN News 10 Mar 2023 -- UN-appointed independent human rights experts on Friday said they were "deeply disturbed" by reports of the systematic recruitment of prisoners across Russia by the private military contractor known as the Wagner Group, which is playing a major role in the fighting in Ukraine.
• EU Defence Ministers discussed further support to Ukraine, tabled joint ammunition procurement in Sweden Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 10 Mar 2023 -- On March 7-8th, Stockholm was the venue to an informal meeting of Defence Ministers of European Union Member States.
• Finland responds to Ukraine's requests for support Finnish Government 10 Mar 2023 -- Ukraine has requested support from Finland, particularly to meet the immediate and longer-term needs related to education, the environment and radiation safety. Finland will provide Ukraine with EUR 29 million in humanitarian assistance and development cooperation support.
• Norway provides Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system Government of Norway 10 Mar 2023 -- Norway will provide Ukraine with two complete NASAMS firing units in cooperation with the United States. - Ukraine has a critical need to defend itself against missile attacks, and Norway will assist, says Norway's minister of defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram.
• Live-fire training vital for Ukrainian recruits Australia DOD 10 Mar 2023 -- Accuracy and lethality were paramount for the Armed Forces of Ukraine recruits during their live-fire training in the UK.
• US Defense Officials: China Is Leading in Hypersonic Weapons VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Russia's repeated use of advanced hypersonic missiles as part of its bombardment of Ukraine may be getting the bulk of the West's attention, but United States defense officials say it is China that has the world's leading hypersonic arsenal.
• Missing Taiwanese soldier is in China: KMT lawmaker CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- A Taiwanese professional soldier who was reported missing at morning roll call on Thursday is safe and sound in Xiamen, China, Legislator Chen Yu-jen (陳玉珍) of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) said Friday evening.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Watches Fire Assault Drill KCNA 10 Mar 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance to the Hwasong artillery unit charged with important operational task of the Korean People's Army on the western front on March 9 and watched a fire assault drill.
• MoD signs Rs 667 crore contract for six Dornier-228 aircraft from HAL to further bolster operational capability of Indian Air Force India PIB 10 Mar 2023 -- Ministry of Defence, on March 10, 2023, signed a contract for procurement of six Dornier-228 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of Rs 667 crore.
• PARTICIPATION OF INS TRIKAND IN INTERNATIONAL MARITIME EXERCISE/CUTLASS EXPRESS 23 (IMX/CE-23) India PIB 10 Mar 2023 -- INS Trikand participated in Sea Phase-I of the International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) held in the Gulf from 05 to 09 March 2023. During the period, the ship exercised with naval units of Bahrain, Japan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK and USA with the common aim of enhancing maritime security, keeping shipping lanes open and ensuring safety of navigation.
• Pakistan reiterates its concern on India's irresponsible firing of BrahMos supersonic missile into Pakistani territory on March 9, 2022 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Mar 2023 -- A year ago, a supersonic missile BrahMos was fired from Suratgarh India into Pakistani territory on March 9, 2022. It endangered human life and property and posed a grave threat to regional and international peace, security and stability. Pakistan demonstrated exemplary restraint which is testament of our systemic maturity and unflinching commitment to peace as a responsible nuclear state.
• Iran finalizes deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- Iran has finalized a deal to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia as Tehran and Moscow are keen to deepen defense and economic cooperation in defiance of sweeping sanctions and coercive measures.
• UK to Establish Arctic Military Base in Norway Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Though the opposition sees the establishment of US and UK facilities as a violation of Norwegian law that prevents the permanent presence of "foreign forces" in peacetime, the authorities have tried to mollify the public by claiming that the arrangement is only temporary.
• PM remarks at UK-France Summit Press Conference Gov.UK 10 Mar 2023
• UK and France commit to greater defence cooperation at Paris summit UK MOD 10 Mar 2023 -- UK and France commit to continued support for Ukraine, working together as NATO allies to ensure Russia's illegal invasion fails
• Maritime Security: EU updates Strategy to safeguard maritime domain against new threats European Commission 10 Mar 2023 -- Today, the European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on an enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy to ensure a peaceful use of the seas and safeguard the maritime domain against new threats. They have also adopted an updated Action Plan through which the Strategy will be implemented.
• Questions and Answers on the EU Maritime Security Strategy European Commission 10 Mar 2023
• EU to hold joint naval drills to protect critical marine infrastructure: Report Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- The European Union is looking to hold joint maritime patrols and naval exercises as part of plans to protect critical marine infrastructure, according to the EU environment policy chief, amid heightened tensions with Russia.
• Joint Statement by President Biden and President von der Leyen European Commission 10 Mar 2023
• Statement by President von der Leyen following her meeting with US President Biden European Commission 10 Mar 2023
• Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia The White House 10 Mar 2023
• Remarks by President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 10 Mar 2023
• Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee On the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Ethiopia and Niger US Dept. of State 10 Mar 2023
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, OMB Director Shalanda Young, and CEA Chair Cecilia Rouse The White House 10 Mar 2023

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• 10 March 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 10 Mar 2023
• The Azadi Briefing: Taliban Reels From Killing Of Senior Official RFE/RL 10 Mar 2023
• Syria: Guterres demands 'renewed energy' for peace as war enters 12th year UN News 10 Mar 2023 -- Support provided to Syria following the recent deadly earthquakes must be directed towards finding a political solution to the civil war, now entering its 12th year, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday.
• US urged to end illegal military presence in Syria and stop making, exacerbating humanitarian crisis: FM Global Times 10 Mar 2023 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday urged the US to immediately stop its illegal military presence and looting in Syria and lift illegal unilateral sanctions, stop making and exacerbating man-made humanitarian crisis in the country.
• China to US: Stop plundering Syrian resources, pull troops out Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- China has called on the United States to stop plundering the natural resources in Syria and withdraw its military forces from the country.
• U.S. defense secretary urges Israel to de-escalate tensions in West Bank People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin urged Israel to de-escalate tensions in the occupied West Bank during his visit to Israel on Thursday.
• Residents too scared to return to resort town in southern Myanmar amid junta shelling Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2023 -- No one has returned to the once-picturesque hilltop resort town of Thanduang in southern Myanmar.
• Anti-junta militia attacks guard posts at Magway oil well Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2023 -- A pro-democracy militia in central Magway region set fire to a junta-controlled oil well after storming a military guard post at a Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise oil field.
• UK provides new life-saving support for Rohingya people UK FCDO 10 Mar 2023 -- Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced new UK funding to support Rohingya people living in camps in Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh Rohingya Camp Residents Say Fire Was Arson VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Members of the Rohingya Muslim community in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, say they are living with an unprecedented level of fear and hopelessness after a massive fire Sunday raced through their refugee camp, and some people are saying the fire was started by "a Rohingya gang."
• Israel: Statement by the Spokesperson on the terror attack in Tel Aviv. European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Mar 2023 -- The European Union condemns the terror attack that took place last night in the heart of Tel Aviv, which left at least three people injured, one critically, and for which Hamas has claimed responsibility.
• Colombia, ELN Rebels Declare Mutual Ceasefire Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- A Colombian governmental delegation and a delegation of the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN) announced a ceasefire after talks in Mexico, provided that there is a mutual cessation of offensive operations.
• Rejecting Irresponsible Comments by BiH's Milorad Dodik US Dept. of State 10 Mar 2023 -- The United States rejects Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik's March 9 comments, in which he sought to undermine the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court and made repeated threats about the Republika Srpska's secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Article III (3) of the Dayton Constitution clearly states that the Republika Srpska must fully comply with the decisions of the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the final and binding rulings of the BiH Constitutional Court.
• UNHCR concerned by conflict's toll on hundreds of thousands displaced in eastern DR Congo UNHCR 10 Mar 2023 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is greatly alarmed as violent clashes between non-state armed groups and government forces drive hundreds of thousands to flee their homes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In February alone, nearly 300,000 people fled across Rutshuru and Masisi territories in North Kivu Province.
• 300,000 flee ongoing violence in DR Congo in February alone: UNHCR UN News 10 Mar 2023 -- Humanitarians issued an alert on Friday for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where heavy fighting continues to uproot hundreds of thousands of people in east of the country.
• Cameroon Says Rebel Attacks Intensify to Disrupt March 12 Senate Elections VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Cameroon's military says separatists in its North-West region have blocked roads and attacked military vehicles to disrupt Sunday's Senate elections. Witnesses say several bodies were seen around the destroyed vehicles. The military has not confirmed any casualties and vowed to protect voting, despite the rebel blockade.
• Horn of Africa hunger emergency: '129,000 looking death in the eyes' UN News 10 Mar 2023 -- Life-threatening hunger caused by climate shocks, violent insecurity and disease in the Horn of Africa, have left nearly 130,000 people "looking death in the eyes" and nearly 50 million facing crisis levels of food insecurity, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

News Reports

• Mexican president denounces U.S. lawmaker's intention of military intervention People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Thursday rebuked a U.S. lawmaker for offering to send U.S. troops into Mexico to combat the drug trade.
• Joint Statement from Mexico and the United States on the Launch of Phase II of the Bicentennial Framework for Security The White House 10 Mar 2023
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with Channel One's The Great Game political talk show, Moscow, March 10, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Mar 2023
• Council of Europe demands immediate release of Aleksey Navalnyy Council of Europe 10 Mar 2023 -- The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers has deplored the continued detention of Aleksey Navalnyy during its quarterly meeting on the execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights and once again demanded that the Russian authorities immediately release him.
• The Week In Russia: Indelible Images Of War RFE/RL 10 Mar 2023 -- Russia launches a deadly new wave of strikes on Ukraine as the battle for the city of Bakhmut continues. A video purports to show the defiant last moments of a captured Ukrainian soldier's life. Opponents of the war are jailed in Russia, and protesters in Georgia fight against "foreign agent" legislation they say mirrors Russian law.
• Design of Russia's Reusable Methane-Fuelled Rocket Expected by End-2024, Says Roscosmos Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Roscosmos and the Samara-based Progress Rocket and Space Center (RSC) signed a contract for the technical design of the Amur-SPG reusable methane rocket, the project will be ready by the end of next year, the Russian state corporation said on Friday.
• Russia, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen ties People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud voiced common willingness on Thursday to further develop bilateral relations.
• China's congress gives nod to third presidential term for supreme leader Xi Jinping Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2023 -- China's rubber-stamp parliament, the National People's Congress, nodded through approval for a third presidential term for ruling Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping on Friday, paving the way for him to wield power in the country's top jobs indefinitely.
• Xi Wins Third Term as China's President Amid Challenges VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Xi Jinping has won an unprecedented third term as China's president in a highly choreographed parliamentary ceremony that demonstrated the commanding control he has over the Chinese Communist Party and the country.
• Xi Jinping unanimously elected president, CMC chairman of PRC, leads China on new journey in unity, confidence Global Times 10 Mar 2023 -- Xi Jinping was unanimously elected president of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the PRC on Friday at the ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC).
• Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese president, PRC CMC chairman People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Xi Jinping was unanimously elected Chinese president on Friday at the ongoing session of China's national legislature, leading the country of 1.4 billion people onto a new journey toward modernization.
• China's Xi Jinping Unanimously Reelected for Historic Third Presidential Term Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Xi was both elected to serve again as the president of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission during an ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress - the supreme state authority of the PRC.
• Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese president for historic third term Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- Xi Jinping has secured an unprecedented third term as China's president after the country's parliament voted unanimously to make him the longest-serving leader since founding father Mao Zedong.
• China's State Council institution reform plan approved Global Times 10 Mar 2023 -- China's national legislature on Friday approved a plan on reforming the institutions of the State Council, China's cabinet.
• Greetings to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping President of Russia 10 Mar 2023 -- Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to Xi Jinping on his reelection as President of the People's Republic of China.
• Wang Huning elected chairman of China's top political advisory body People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Wang Huning was elected chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, on Friday.
• China's new vice president pledges allegiance to Constitution People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- China's newly elected Vice President Han Zheng made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.
• China's new top legislator pledges allegiance to Constitution People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Zhao Leji, China's newly elected chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the national legislature, made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on March 10, 2023 PRC MofA 10 Mar 2023
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Congratulations to Comrade Xi Jinping KCNA 10 Mar 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a congratulatory message to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on Friday.
• Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese president, PRC CMC chairman People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Xi Jinping was unanimously elected president of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the PRC on Friday at the ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress.
• Xi pledges allegiance to Constitution People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Xi Jinping, newly elected president of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the PRC, made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.
• Zhao Leji elected chairman of China's 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Zhao Leji was elected chairman of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee on Friday at the ongoing annual session of China's national legislature.
• Han Zheng elected Chinese vice president People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- Han Zheng was elected Chinese vice president on Friday at the annual session of the national legislature.
• China's State Council institution reform plan approved People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- China's national legislature on Friday approved a plan on reforming the institutions of the State Council.
• Chinese-style democracy at the 2023 "two sessions" People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- The 2023 National People's Congress (NPC), China's highest body of state power, looks back to review and report, while looking ahead to formulate and implement. Although this is an annual event, it has special significance this year, setting in motion policies and programs of the 20th CPC National Congress, which provides the blueprint for the next few decades. The grand vision, as President Xi Jinping states, is "building China into a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts."
• 14 vice chairpersons elected for China's 14th NPC Standing Committee People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- A total of 14 people were elected vice chairpersons of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, on Friday.
• Micronesia's outgoing president calls to cut ties with China, recognize Taiwan Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2023 -- The Federated States of Micronesia's outgoing president has called for his country to recognize Taiwan, according to a leaked letter that accuses Beijing of "political warfare" in the strategically located Pacific island nation.
• Missing Taiwanese soldier is in China: KMT lawmaker CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- A Taiwanese professional soldier who was reported missing at morning roll call on Thursday is safe and sound in Xiamen, China, Legislator Chen Yu-jen (陳玉珍) of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) said Friday evening.
• President Tsai to address New York event in late March: report CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) will speak at a think tank event in New York at the end of March when she transits through the United States on her visit to Central America, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
• No comment on alleged FSM proposal to ditch China for Taiwan: MOFA CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Friday it welcomed expanding bilateral ties with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) but had no comment on a deal reportedly proposed by the outgoing FSM president to establish formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
• China attack calculus depends on unification, economic issues: U.S. CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- Beijing will only opt for war if "peaceful unification" is no longer an option, the head of the United States intelligence community said Thursday at a hearing of the House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 10, 2023 ROC MND 10 Mar 2023
• 'Where else in the world is there this kind of slavery?' Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2023 -- North Korea has introduced mandatory military service for women increased the service time for all soldiers by three years in an effort to confront a farm labor shortage, sources there told Radio Free Asia.
• North Korea missile launch: FCDO response, 10 March 2023 UK FCDO 10 Mar 2023 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a statement following reports that a missile has been launched by North Korea.
• DPRK Premier Inspects Construction Sites in Sopho and Hwasong Areas of Pyongyang KCNA 10 Mar 2023 -- Kim Tok Hun, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, vice-president of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and premier of the Cabinet, inspected the construction sites for building a new street in the Sopho area and for the second-stage project to build another 10 000 flats in the Hwasong area of Pyongyang City.
• Joint Trilateral Statement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the People's Republic of China SPA 10 Mar 2023 -- In response to the noble initiative of His Excellency President Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, of China's support for developing good neighborly relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran;
• Al-Aiban: Saudi leadership's welcoming of Chinese President's initiative to develop relations between the Kingdom and Iran proceeds from the Kingdom's commitment to good neighborliness principles SPA 10 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban has affirmed that the welcoming of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister, of the noble initiative of His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, to develop good neighborly relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran proceeds from the Kingdom's continued and consistent commitment, since its founding, to the principles of good neighborliness, to pursue all that strengthens security and stability in the region and the world, and to adopt the principle of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disagreements.
• Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to resume ties, reopen embassies after talks in Beijing Global Times 10 Mar 2023 -- China, Iran and Saudi Arabia released a joint statement on Friday saying Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish ties and reopen embassies within two months after a negotiation meeting in Beijing.
• Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties IRNA 10 Mar 2023 -- Following the recent visit of President Ebrahim Raisi to China, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani traveled to Beijing on Monday (March 6) to launch an intensive negotiation with the Saudi delegation to settle issues between Tehran and Riyadh.
• Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume relations, re-open embassies Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement in the Chinese capital of Beijing to restore their diplomatic relations and re-open embassies and missions, seven years after their ties were broken off over several issues.
• U.S. Welcomes Iran-Saudi Deal, But Voices Skepticism RFE/RL 10 Mar 2023 -- The United States has said it welcomes a Chinese-brokered thaw in relations between rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia but expressed doubts that Tehran will follow through on its commitments.
• White House Welcomes Chinese-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Despite its rocky relations with China, the White House says it welcomes Beijing's efforts to help end the war in Yemen and de-escalate tensions in the region following the announcement of a Chinese-brokered deal that allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations after seven years of hostility.
• Iran, Saudi Arabia Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to resume relations, as well as open embassies and representative offices within two months.
• Lapid Says Resumption of Saudi-Iranian Relations a 'Dangerous Failure' of Israel's Foreign Policy Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Friday that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh was a failure of the Israeli government's foreign policy, as it deprived Israel of its regional defense barrier from the alleged Iranian threat.
• Iran never relied on INSTEX: Spox IRNA 10 Mar 2023 -- The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said that Iran was never attached to Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), adding that trying to blame Iran for the closure of this financial channel is a useless attempt by Europe to cover up its failure to protect its independence against the US.
• Iran says never relied on INSTEX as Europeans announce liquidation of trade system Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- Tehran says it never relied on INSTEX, a European financial channel designed to safeguard Iran's economic interests against US sanctions, after the UK, France, and Germany (the E3) issued a joint statement announcing the liquidation of the fruitless instrument.
• Letters to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran The White House 10 Mar 2023
• Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran The White House 10 Mar 2023
• UN watchdog chief's visit raises hopes of reviving Iran nuclear deal People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- The visit to Iran last week by the UN nuclear watchdog chief following weeks of high tension between the two sides seemed to have witnessed the calm after the storm, reflecting a bilateral willingness to resolve issues and raising hopes of reviving a 2015 nuclear deal, Iranian analysts said.
• Indian gov't asks power companies to ensure no load-shedding in summer People's Daily 10 Mar 2023 -- India's federal power ministry Thursday said it has crafted a multi-pronged strategy to ensure adequate availability of power during the upcoming summer months.
• India, Australia Pledge to Consolidate Defense Ties VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Australia and India made significant progress in consolidating defense and security ties during talks the leaders of the two countries held Friday in New Delhi.
• Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the State Visit of Australian PM to India (March 10, 2023) India MEA 10 Mar 2023
• An EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence to ensure a stronger and more resilient EU European Commission 10 Mar 2023 -- Today, the Commission and the High Representative present for the first time a Joint Communication on a European Space Strategy for Security and Defence.
• Canada-Norway joint statement on bilateral cooperation Canada 10 Mar 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, today issued the following joint statement:
• IAEA Board of Governors Reappoints Director General Grossi for New 4-year Term IAEA 10 Mar 2023 -- The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today reappointed by acclamation Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi for a second four-year term in office beginning in early December 2023.
• Vietnam arrests two provincial medical officials for alleged corruption Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2023 -- Authorities in Vietnam Friday arrested two provincial medical officials for their alleged role in the high-profile Viet A test-kit scandal, state media reported.
• Exiled opposition leader supports Cambodian defense minister's son as PM candidate Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2023 -- Exiled Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy has thrown his support behind the current defense minister's son to become prime minister four months ahead of July's general elections.
• Uzbekistan To Hold Referendum On New Constitution That Would Allow President To Run Again RFE/RL 10 Mar 2023 -- Uzbek lawmakers have agreed to hold a referendum on a new constitution that would allow President Shavkat Mirziyoev to run for a third term in office.
• Georgian Parliament Revokes Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill That Sparked Protests RFE/RL 10 Mar 2023 -- In a dramatic turn of events, Georgian lawmakers have voted to drop a controversial "foreign agents" bill just days after its first reading sparked massive protests over fears the legislation, which mirrored a similar law in Russia, would have severely restricted dissent and the activity of civil society groups in the country and push it toward authoritarianism.
• Chile's President Reshuffles Cabinet After Lawmakers Reject Proposed Tax Overhaul Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- Chilean President Gabriel Boric has made several changes to the cabinet, replacing five ministers, according to the country's Undersecretary of the Interior Manuel Monsalve.
• Mali Postpones Constitutional Referendum Sputnik 10 Mar 2023 -- After the 2021 coup, the military government that came to power promised to return civilian rule in the country. However, the constitutional referendum in Mali, initially set for March 19, 2023, has been postponed, as the country has to establish representations of the election management body in all regions of the country.
• Tanzania's Opposition Welcomes President's Pledge to Restore Competitive Politics VOA 10 Mar 2023 -- Tanzania's opposition has welcomed President Samia Suluhu Hassan's pledge to restore competitive politics and review the country's constitution. The longstanding demands from the opposition were ignored by her predecessor, the late John Magufuli.