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• South Korea, US Hold Air Drills After North Korea's Missile Launch, Reports Say Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- South Korea and the United States conducted on Sunday joint air drills involving a US nuclear-capable B-1B strategic bomber after North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, a South Korean news agency reported, citing the South Korean military.
• NATO Reportedly Mulling 300,000-Strong Force on Russia's Borders Amid Fast-Dwindling War Chests Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- As Western countries have been supplying the Kiev regime with a broad array of weapon systems, including air defense missiles, multiple-launch rocket systems, and anti-aircraft guns since Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, they have not only further fueled the conflict, but seen their own war chests run dry fast.
• PLA Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship hosts multidimensional landing drill Global Times 19 Mar 2023 -- The Marine Corps of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has conducted a multidimensional landing exercise, in which the capabilities of the Type 075 amphibious assault ship were on full display.
• Chinese, Cambodian warships hold unprecedented drill prior to joint exercise Global Times 19 Mar 2023 -- The Type 071 comprehensive landing ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, which was carrying Chinese troops to participate in the upcoming China-Cambodia Golden Dragon-2023 joint exercise, held an unprecedented drill with Cambodian vessels on Sunday.
• North Korea Test-Fires Ballistic Missile, Flies 800km Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- North Korea has test-fired an unspecified ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reports, citing the South Korean military. The report notes that the missile traveled 800 kilometers (497 miles).
• 4th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India & the Maldives held in Male India PIB 19 Mar 2023 -- India and the Maldives conducted the 4th Defence Cooperation Dialogue (DCD) in Male on March 19, 2023. The dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and his Maldivian counterpart, Chief of Defence Force, Maldives National Defence Forces Major General Abdulla Shamaal.
• Turning to Europe? Japan Pushes Forward With Joint 6th Gen Fighter With Italy and UK Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- Tokyo dropped its previous intention to cooperate with Lockheed Martin after the company was reluctant to share key tech secrets crucial for the new fighter jet.
• Somali Leaders Agree to Increase Troop Numbers VOA 19 Mar 2023 -- Somalia's federal and regional leaders have agreed to increase the number of armed forces and police officers to meet security demands as African Union forces leave the country by the end of next year.
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel The White House 19 Mar 2023

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• Taliban attack Daesh hideouts in northern Afghanistan, kill terrorists Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- Afghanistan's ruling Taliban say they have conducted "a crushing operation" against the Daesh hideouts in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, killing members of the Takfiri terrorist group there.
• Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Today's Meeting in Sharm El Sheikh The White House 19 Mar 2023
• Joint Communique from the March 19 meeting in Sharm El Sheikh US Dept. of State 19 Mar 2023 -- At the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Jordanian, Israeli, Palestinian and U.S. political and security senior officials met in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt today, 19 March 2023, in furtherance of the understanding reached in Aqaba, Jordan on 26 February 2023.
• Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell after the Ohrid Meeting with President Vučić and Prime Minister Kurti European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Mar 2023
• United States Support of the EU-facilitated Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue US Dept. of State 19 Mar 2023 -- The United States welcomes the accord Kosovo and Serbia reached through European Union facilitation on the implementation of their February 27 Agreement on the Path to Normalization of Relations.
• No: 79, 19 March 2023, Press Release Regarding the Compromise in Relation to the Agreement and Its Implementation Annex on the Normalization of Relations Between Kosovo and Serbia within the Framework of the EU Roadmap Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Mar 2023
• Massive manhunt underway in India's Punjab against pro-Khalistani leader Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- A massive search operation has been launched in the north Indian state of Punjab to arrest a radical Sikh preacher and Khalistan sympathizer, Amritpal Singh, after he was declared a "fugitive" by the Punjab police and has been on the run since Saturday.
• UNHCR statement on Bangladesh, Myanmar bilateral pilot project on Rohingya returns UNHCR 19 Mar 2023 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is aware of the visit of a Myanmar delegation to Bangladesh to meet with a group of refugees on a bilateral pilot project between the two countries on possible returns. UNHCR is not involved in these discussions.
• Azerbaijan preparing for Armenian genocide in Karabakh region: Armenia FM Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- Armenia says Azerbaijan is preparing an escalation against Yeravan via the use of an "aggressive rhetoric" aimed at undermining existing agreements between the two countries, claiming that Baku is preparing for genocide of Armenians in the Karabakh region.

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• Vladimir Putin's Article for People's Daily Newspaper, Russia and China: A Future-Bound Partnership President of Russia 19 Mar 2023
• Xi's visit to Russia conveys great significance, injects certainty and positive energy Global Times 19 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Moscow this week is expected to attract global attention as the visit - the first overseas visit of the Chinese top leader in 2023 following the two sessions - is described as a trip of friendship, cooperation and peace. The visit, embodying the traditional friendship and conveying great significance, will deepen the strategic mutual trust and cooperation between China and Russia, and bring more certainty and positive energy to a turbulent world.
• Paraguayan, British lawmakers arrive in Taiwan CNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Lawmakers from Taiwan's South American ally Paraguay and from the United Kingdom arrived in the country on Sunday to begin their respective trips to meet with local senior officials to enhance ties between their countries and Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 19, 2023 ROC MND 19 Mar 2023
• March 18 Revolution KCNA 19 Mar 2023 -- The untiring efforts and devotion of the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un , who energetically led the development of Juche-oriented strategic weapons under the uplifted banner of the great line of simultaneously developing the two fronts, brought about the "March 18 revolution" - the accomplishment of the historic great cause of completing the state nuclear forces. -0-
• Press Statement of Director General for Int'l Organizations of DPRK Foreign Ministry Issued KCNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Jo Chol Su, director general of the Department of International Organizations of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, made public the following press statement on Sunday:
• Press Statement of DPRK Permanent Mission to UN KCNA 19 Mar 2023 -- The permanent mission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations issued the following press statement on March 19:
• Press Statement of DPRK Vice Foreign Minister KCNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Kim Son Gyong, vice-minister for International Organizations of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, issued the following press statement on Sunday:
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement On the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea US Dept. of State 19 Mar 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
• Saudi king invites Iran's president to visit Riyadh after reconciliation deal Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has invited Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi to visit the kingdom, following the recent China-brokered rapprochement deal between the two countries.
• Saudi King Invites Iranian President to Pay Official Visit to Saudi Arabia: Tehran Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a letter to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, inviting him to visit Saudi Arabia following the official resumption of bilateral relations between the countries, Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs to Iran's President Mohammad Jamshidi said on Sunday.
• Saudi king invites Iran president to visit Riyadh: Senior Iranian official IRNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs to Iran's President Mohammad Jamshidi has said that the Saudi king has invited Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi to visit Riyadh.
• Iran FM says to meet Saudi counterpart soon IRNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that he will meet with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud soon, noting that two sides have agreed that technical delegations will visit the embassies and consulates general to re-open them.
• Iran FM says will meet Saudi counterpart 'in near future' Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says he will meet his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan "in the near future," and that Iran has proposed three locations for the meeting.
• Iran says forex situation improved by diplomatic overtures Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says the foreign exchange situation in the country has been improved by diplomatic overtures with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Shamkhani: Iran-Iraq strategic cooperation guarantees regional security, progress Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the strategic cooperation between Iran and Iraq guarantees regional security and progress in West Asia.
• Iran says ready for new investment in its oil sector Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- The Iranian Oil Ministry has issued a statement saying that it would welcome any offer for foreign investment in its oil and gas projects.
• Third Round of Pakistan and China Bilateral Political Consultations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Mar 2023 -- The Third Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Beijing on 18 March 2023. Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan led the Pakistan delegation while the Chinese side was led by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong. BPC is a regular institutional mechanism between Pakistan and China.
• Pakistan's Ex-PM Khan Hit With New Terror Charges VOA 19 Mar 2023 -- Police in Pakistan on Sunday filed new terrorism charges against the country's populist former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a day after thousands of his supporters clashed with security forces in the capital, Islamabad.
• Polls In Kazakhstan Close In Parliamentary Elections As Authorities Look To Counter Unrest Threat RFE/RL 19 Mar 2023 -- Millions of voters in Kazakhstan cast ballots in snap parliamentary elections on March 19 as the Central Asian nation completed a political cycle after bloody unrest last year left at least 238 people dead.
• South Africa's Ramaphosa Meets With Tanzania's Hassan, Agree to Bolster Cooperation Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit follows a meeting in Pretoria between the leaders of South Africa and Uganda in late February. Both visits are dedicated to promoting trade, investment, and cooperation. Meanwhile, during the two visits, the South African president emphasized the necessity of pan-Africanism in developing ties between African nations.
• Iraq: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell before the EU-Iraq Cooperation Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Mar 2023
• Syrian president arrives in UAE on official visit Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an official visit, amid a recent thaw in relations between Syria and the rest of the Arab world.
• Montenegro Votes For President Against Backdrop Of Crisis, Stalemate RFE/RL 19 Mar 2023 -- Montenegro's voters are casting presidential ballots on March 19 in a race between a long-dominant incumbent and a half-dozen challengers that could prove pivotal to whether the ex-Yugoslav republic can escape two years of political stalemate.
• Sudanese Ruling Council Seeks to Set Civilian Rule & Prevent 'Authoritarian' One, Reports Say Sputnik 19 Mar 2023 -- The country is facing a political crisis caused by a military coup in October 2021, when the armed forces of the civilian-military coalition seized full control of the nation. Since then, Sudan has virtually been without a functioning government.