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• White House: Biden committed to keeping US occupation troops in Syria Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- The White House has said that US President Joe Biden is committed to keeping American occupation troops in Syria in the wake of multiple air strikes in the eastern parts of the Arab country.
• Kirby Says Attackers of US Base in Syria Knew Nothing About Not Fully Operational Defense Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- There is no indication that the attackers of a US base in Syria's northeastern province of Al-Hasakah were aware of not fully operational air defense system, US National Security Council Special Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Sunday.
• Iraqi Militia Claims Responsibility for Attack on US Syria Base Which Sparked Deadly Strikes Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- US forces in Syria were hit in back-to-back drone and rocket attacks on Thursday and Friday, with the strikes killing a contractor and injuring up to six US service members. The first attack prompted US retaliatory strikes against so-called 'Iran-backed facilities' which turned out to be a rural development center and grain building.
• Iraqi group claims responsibility for US base attack in Syria Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- An Iraqi group has taken responsibility for a recent drone attack targeting a US-occupied base in northeastern Syria, which resulted in the death of an American contractor and injuries to at least five troops.
• Damascus blasts US strikes on Dayr al-Zawr as cover-up to steal more oil in eastern Syria Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Syria has condemned in the strongest terms the United States military for carrying out multiple air strikes in the eastern parts of the Arab country against resistance groups, saying the raids are a cover-up for Washington's ferocious attempts to further plunder energy resources there.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Visit by Deputy Prime Minister Caps Busy Port Visit for USS Asheville in Australia US Navy 26 Mar 2023 -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) departed Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, March 20.
• AFIMSC releases 2023 strategic plan US Air Force 26 Mar 2023 -- The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently released its updated strategy, adding a new focus area and synchronizing efforts across the center to enable better delivery of combat power and installation support.
• Putin announces deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Russia is set to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, expanding its scope of strategic influence, and increasing its deterrence power in face of the US-led NATO's exceeding military support for Ukraine.
• Britain: Russia Receiving Regular Supply of Iranian Drones VOA 26 Mar 2023 -- Russia appears to be receiving regular deliveries of Iranian-made Shahed drones, Britain's Defense Ministry said Sunday.
• Latest in Ukraine: Kyiv Assails Putin's Planned Tactical Nuclear Weapons Deployment in Belarus VOA 26 Mar 2023
• Poland Bills EU €2 Bln for Weapons Sent to Ukraine Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- Warsaw has delivered over €2.3 billion in weapons and military equipment to Ukraine over the past year, putting it third overall in arms aid behind only the United States and Britain. Now, Poland is apparently looking to get most of that money back to support the country's own rearmament.
• PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer Wuxi achieves operational capability, 'boosting North Sea Fleet's far sea capabilities' Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- The Type 055 large destroyer Wuxi of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has achieved operational capability after completing a full-course acceptance test recently, becoming the fourth combat-ready 10,000-ton class destroyer of the PLA North Sea Fleet, with experts saying on Sunday that having more Type 055 ships at the PLA's disposal means higher far sea capabilities.
• His Majesty's Canadian Ship Montréal and Motor Vessel Asterix depart to the Indo-Pacific Canada 26 Mar 2023 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal, a Halifax-class frigate, departed its homeport of Halifax and is now en route to the Indo-Pacific region - delivering on the commitment in Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy to annually deploy an additional frigate to the region from Canadian Forces Base Halifax.

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• Taliban Disrupt Women's Protest of Education Ban VOA 26 Mar 2023 -- A small group of female activists staged a protest rally in the Afghan capital, Kabul, Sunday, demanding that Taliban authorities reopen schools and universities for girls nationwide.
• Afghan Women's Protest For Education Halted In Kabul By Taliban RFE/RL 26 Mar 2023 -- At least 20 Afghan women marched in the capital, Kabul, on March 26 to demand the right to education for women and girls before being rounded up by a Taliban patrol.
• GCC condemns Israeli minister's controversial remarks about Palestinians Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned the recent controversial comments by a far-right Israeli minister about Palestinians, calling on the United States to respond to statements that target the Palestinian people.
• Situation in Central African Republic Worrisome, Research Group Says VOA 26 Mar 2023 -- Nearly two hundred people demonstrated this week in support of Russia and China in the Central African Republic after nine Chinese workers were killed by gunmen in an attack.
• EAC Mission in DR Congo Extended, Mandate to Be Reviewed Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- Against the backdrop of the deteriorating situation in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where more than 120 armed factions, including the March 23 Movement (M23), currently operate, the East African Community (EAC) created a regional force (EACRF) last summer to ensure peace and security in the country.

News Reports

• Putin: West Aspires to 'Create New Axis' Like Nazi Germany Did Before WWII Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- President Vladimir Putin commented in a Russian media interview on Saturday on the tens of billions of dollars-worth of military equipment that the US and its European allies have sent to Kiev to fuel a proxy war against Moscow. Western countries won't be able to deliver enough weapons in Ukraine to outgun Russia, Putin assured.
• Putin: US intelligence destroyed Russia's Nord Stream pipelines Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that most probably the United States was behind the destruction of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September last year.
• Putin accuses West of building 'new axis' similar to World War II alliance Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States and NATO of seeking to build a new global "axis" which he said bore some resemblance to the World War II alliance between Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, and imperial Japan.
• The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras Establish Diplomatic Relations PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- On 26 March 2023, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with Foreign Minister of Honduras Eduardo Reina in Beijing, and they signed the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras. The main points of the communiqué are as follows:
• Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras, in keeping with the interests and desire of the two peoples, have decided to recognize each other and establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, effective from the date of signature of this communiqué.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Honduras PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- On 26 March, China and Honduras signed the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras. The two Governments have decided to recongnize each other and establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, effective from the date of signature of this communiqué.
• China, Honduras establish diplomatic relations Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- China and Honduras established diplomatic relation on Sunday with Honduras recognizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory.
• Fighting Beijing's long arm of repression Radio Free Asia 26 Mar 2023 -- Young Chinese people in the United States are taking a stand against Beijing's growing willingness to extend enforcement of party censorship and police surveillance among Chinese nationals and their relatives overseas, including through unapproved "police service stations" in other countries.
• Taiwan FM suspects timing of Honduran ties cut linked to president's US trip CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Sunday said he suspected that the timing of Honduras' announcement to cut diplomatic relations with Taiwan is correlated to President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) upcoming trip to visit Central American allies, with stopovers in the United States.
• Taiwan's FM describes Honduran financial demands as akin to bribery CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Sunday that the Honduran government had made "bribe-like" demands for billions in debt restructuring and aid prior to cutting diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of China.
• 'No more dollar diplomacy,' says Tsai as Honduras cuts ties CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Sunday Taiwan would "not engage in a meaningless contest of dollar diplomacy with China" following Honduras' announcement it had cut ties with Taipei in favor of Beijing.
• Different motives seen behind Beijing's poaching of Honduras CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Following the diplomatic split between Honduras and Taiwan on Sunday, several Taiwanese academics weighed in on the timing of the act, the reasons why Taiwan continues to lose allies to Beijing, and possible responses from the United States.
• Ma Ying-jeou Foundation blames Tsai's policy failures for Honduras loss CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) should blame her administration's "wrong" policies for Taiwan's loss of diplomatic ties with Honduras, a director with former President Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) foundation said Sunday.
• MAC condemns Beijing after Honduras cuts ties with Taiwan CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Sunday condemned Beijing for using "dollar diplomacy" to lure away Taiwan's diplomatic allies and erode its international presence following Honduras' severing of ties earlier in the day.
• Taiwan agencies set to address aftermath of Honduran ties cut CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's government ministries have started to take action to deal with the ending of 82 years of diplomatic relations with Honduras on Sunday, including helping military exchange personnel in the two countries and Honduran students in Taiwan.
• China, Honduras establish diplomatic relations, cutting Taiwan's diplomatic allies to 13 Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- A few hours after Honduras announced to break off "diplomatic relations" with China's Taiwan region, China and Honduras established diplomatic relations on Sunday with the Central American country recognizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory - a decision standing on the right side of history that China highly appreciates.
• Honduras establishes diplomatic relations with China after cutting ties with Taiwan Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Honduras has formally established diplomatic ties with China after it cut its ties with Taiwan, dealing a new blow to the island's secessionists.
• Honduras Severs Diplomatic Relations With Taiwan Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- The Foreign Ministry of Honduras has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
• U.S. backs engagement with Taiwan, warns of China's empty promises CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- The United States on Sunday vowed to deepen its engagement with Taiwan and encouraged all countries to do the same after Honduras severed formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan to recognize China.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 26, 2023 ROC MND 26 Mar 2023
• Taiwan, Honduras end diplomatic ties (update) CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan has severed diplomatic ties with Honduras, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Sunday, the ninth diplomatic ally expected to switch allegiance to Beijing during the nearly seven years President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has been in power.
• Honduras severs 'diplomatic ties' with Taiwan island Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- The government of Honduras in Central America announced the breakdown of "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan region on Saturday, saying it will have no more official relations or contact with the island moving forward.
• Iran, Syria FMs discuss relations, key regional, global issues by phone Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Syria have discussed key regional and international developments.
• India Launches 36 OneWeb Satellites Into Orbit: ISRO Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday morning launched a heavy lift LVM3 rocket carrying 36 OneWeb communications satellites.
• Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Developments in Israel The White House 26 Mar 2023
• Political pressure growing on Netanyahu to pause judicial overhaul Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Top lawmakers from Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party have backed the regime's minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant's call to halt the controversial judicial overhaul, fearing that the parliamentary majority could be eroded.
• Israel's Consul General in New York Resigns After Gallant's Dismissal Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- Israel's Consul General in New York Asaf Zamir announced his resignation after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the latter's calls to halt the controversial judicial reform.
• Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant After Calls to Halt Reform Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after the latter called on the Israeli government to halt the controversial judicial reform that sparked major nationwide protests, the prime minister's office said on Sunday.
• Israel's Defense Minister Says Judicial Overhaul Must Be Stopped Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has called on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the controversial judicial reform that has sparked major nationwide protests.
• In Authoritarian Turkmenistan, Polls Close In Vote For Freshly Demoted Parliament RFE/RL 26 Mar 2023 -- Polling stations have closed in Turkmenistan in a vote for all 125 members of a newly unicameral national legislature with diminished powers in the authoritarian Central Asian country.