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• U.S. Seizes $80 Million Heroin Shipment in Gulf of Oman CENTCOM 10 May 2023 -- A U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter seized $80 million worth of heroin from a fishing vessel transiting the Gulf of Oman, May 10, during the ship's second drug bust this week.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Digital Press Briefing with General Charles A. Flynn, U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General US Dept. of State 10 May 2023
• Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks' Engagement at the U.S. Fleet Forces Command Commanders' Conference DoD 10 May 2023
• DoD Announces Awards Under the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research DoD 10 May 2023 -- The Department of Defense announced $18 million in Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) awards to 28 collaborative academic teams. DEPSCoR is a capacity-building program designed to strengthen the basic research infrastructure at institutions of higher education in underutilized states/territories.
• Readout of ASD Wallander's Participation in the 43rd U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission DoD 10 May 2023
• SACEUR Provides Update on Deterrence, Defense of Euro-Atlantic Area DoD News 10 May 2023 -- At NATO Headquarters in Brussels today, members of the alliance's Military Committee met to discuss, among other things, Russia's war on Ukraine, planning for deterrence and defense, and development of regional plans.
• General Says Countering Hypersonic Weapons Is Imperative DoD News 10 May 2023 -- Missile threats to the U.S. homeland and allies and partners abroad will only continue to grow, said the commander of U.S. Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
• Milley Reflects on 25th Secretary of Defense DoD News 10 May 2023 -- Late last year, Ash Carter, who served as the 25th secretary of defense, died at his home in Boston.
• Royal Thai Navy and U.S. Navy commence CARAT Thailand 2023 US Navy 10 May 2023 -- The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and U.S. Navy began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2023 in Sattahip, May 8, 2023.
• US Cyber Command 'Hunts Forward' in Latvia VOA 10 May 2023 -- Repeated attempts by hackers, including some linked to Russia, to damage or take down critical infrastructure in Latvia have been answered, thanks in part to help from U.S. and Canadian cyber personnel.
• Defense Logistics Agency's Troop Support Creates Survivor Daily Rations for FEMA DoD News 10 May 2023 -- Feeding disaster survivors is one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's core response capabilities and it is one of the first initiatives requested at the onset of most disasters.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 10 May 2023
• Secretary General thanks Allied military leaders for their work in transforming NATO for a new era of collective defence NATO 10 May 2023 -- On 10 May 2023, NATO's highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, is meeting at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
• NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Washington NATO 10 May 2023 -- Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană is in Washington, D.C. this week for talks with senior U.S. officials as well as several public engagements.
• The President in Spain: We must continue working together to strengthen NATO President of the Republic of Lithuania 10 May 2023 -- President Gitanas Nausėda continues preparations for the NATO Summit in Vilnius with a working visit to Spain. On Wednesday, the President met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The meeting focused on the NATO Summit agenda, security and defense cooperation between Lithuania and Spain, and Russia's war against Ukraine.
• Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov's answer to a media question on launching the denunciation of the CFE Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2023
• Russia Denounces Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Sputnik 10 May 2023 -- Russia has denounced the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, and President Vladimir Putin has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov as his representative during consideration of this decision by the parliament, according to the relevant decree published on the official legal information portal on Wednesday.
• The Russian Pacific Fleet corvettes Gromkiy and Sovershenniy take part in drills with naval helicopters landing on board Russia MoD 10 May 2023 -- In the Peter the Great bay, the Russian Pacific Fleet corvettes Gromkiy and Sovershenniy took part in drills with Ka-27 antisubmarine and rescue naval helicopters, during which the ships and helicopter crews ensured the aircraft safe onboard landing.
• Kolsky Flotilla ships successfully complete tasks during drills in the Barents Sea Russia MoD 10 May 2023 -- Kolsky Flotilla minesweeper vessels of the Russian Northern Fleet successfully completed tasks during drills at firing ranges located in the Barents Sea.
• Canadian Armed Forces to train Ukrainian junior officers in Latvia Canada 10 May 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand welcomed the Minister of Defence of Latvia, Ms. Ināra Mūrniece, to Ottawa. During the visit, Minister Anand reaffirmed Canada's commitment to Latvia's security. Approximately 800 Canadian Armed Forces members are currently deployed to Latvia, where Canada has served as Framework Nation of the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia since 2017.
• Further support for Ukraine urged at meeting of NATO defence chiefs UK MOD 10 May 2023 -- Military support for Ukraine and a radical overhaul of NATO's deterrence and defence topped the agenda for meeting of Alliance's Defence Chiefs
• China's carrier-based warplane development, pilot training programs enter fast lane as aviation force celebrates 10th anniversary Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China's carrier-based aviation force celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, with observers saying that the country's carrier-based warplane development and pilot training programs have entered the fast lane.
• The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining the "increased purchase of the Long-range Precision Fire Strike System (Project Thunder Storm) by the Army" (May 10, 2023) ROC MND 10 May 2023
• Taiwan to receive HIMARS one year earlier than expected: Military CNA 10 May 2023 -- Taiwan will receive the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) M142 launchers it bought from the United States a year earlier than originally scheduled, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on Wednesday.
• Missile launcher a game-changer Australia DOD 10 May 2023 -- After waiting years for a glimpse of Army's newest air-defence system, 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, gunners got their first look at the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) during a trial and certification activity last month near Jervis Bay.
• Australia Cuts Some Defense Spending to Fund Nuclear Submarine Project - Reports Sputnik 10 May 2023 -- The Australian military has started saving money to fund the nuclear submarine project while dealing with rampant inflation, the outlet of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said on Wednesday.
• IRGC opens new airbase for drone, helicopter fleet in SE Iran IRNA 10 May 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has opened a new airbase to house and support the force's drone and helicopter fleet in southeastern Iran.
• IRGC sets up base for helicopters, drones in southeast Iran Press TV 10 May 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has inaugurated an airbase in the city of Zahedan, Sistan and Balouchestan Province, to improve the drone and helicopter fleet in the southeast of the country.
• Japan's Patriot missile deployment on Miyako Island slammed as further attempt to interfere in Taiwan question Global Times 10 May 2023 -- Japan announced on Monday that it has deployed Patriot missiles on Miyako Island, a strategically important node on the "first island chain" close to the island of Taiwan. This move, as Chinese experts said on Tuesday, is yet another Japanese attempt to interfere in the Taiwan question.
• Department of Defence Production waives off Quality Assurance Charges India PIB 10 May 2023 -- In a significant move to promote reforms and bring ease of doing business, Department of Defence Production has waived off Quality Assurance (QA) charges levied by the QA Agencies under its administrative control for the stores meant for the exports. This industry friendly initiative would make the defence products cost competitive in global market.
• 35TH EDITION OF INDO-THAI COORDINATED PATROL (CORPAT) India PIB 10 May 2023 -- The 35th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy was conducted from 03 - 10 May 2023. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari, an indigenously built LST (L) and His Thai Majesty's Ship (HTMS) Saiburi, a Chao Phraya Class Frigate, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies participated in the CORPAT along the IMBL in the Andaman Sea.
• Exclusive: China delivers two Type 054A/P frigates to the Pakistan Navy, wraps up four-ship deal Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China delivered two Type 054A/P frigates to Pakistan on Wednesday, indicating that all four warships of this class have been commissioned into the Pakistan Navy.
• Poland to Get Abrams Tanks, HIMARS Systems From US This May Sputnik 10 May 2023 -- Poland will receive US tanks Abrams and multiple rocket launchers HIMARS by the end of May, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and National Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Wednesday.
• Romania to Decommission MiG-21 LanceR Fighter Jets on May 15 Sputnik 10 May 2023 -- Romania will officially decommission MiG-21 LanceR military aircraft on May 15 and replace it with US-made F-16s, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.
• We are united by the need to think about a joint response to the common threat, says A. Anušauskas to Ambassador of Poland Lithuania MND 10 May 2023 -- May 10, Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas met with Ambassador of Poland to Lithuania HE Konstanty Radziwiłł newly appointed to the position.
• A look at the Defence news 1 - 7 May Netherlands Ministry of Defence 10 May 2023
• Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain The White House 10 May 2023
• Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain The White House 10 May 2023
• United States opens Tonga embassy as it pushes for Pacific influence Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- The United States opened an embassy in Tonga on Wednesday as it continued efforts to bolster its diplomatic presence in Pacific island countries where it is vying for influence with China.
• Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure The White House 10 May 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with European Council President Michel US Dept. of State 10 May 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 10 May 2023
• Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi The White House 10 May 2023
• Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route New York, NY The White House 10 May 2023

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 10 May 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 10 May 2023
• Afghan Taliban won't allow terror groups to harm regional security: joint statement Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China, Afghanistan and Pakistan have stressed on the need of not allowing any individual, group or party, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), to use their territories to harm and threaten regional security and interests, or conduct terrorist actions and activities,the three countries emphasized in a joint statement. The Chinese Foreign Ministry released the joint statement on Tuesday.
• Fighting Rages in Sudan's Capital; No Progress in Talks VOA 10 May 2023 -- Fighting in Sudan's capital worsened Wednesday, as witnesses reported airstrikes, rocket-propelled grenades and gunfire in several neighborhoods. In southern Sudan, fighting between tribes lasting several days has raised the fear the conflict, mostly centered around Khartoum, could spread.
• Violence in Sudan likely to spark record levels of hunger UN News 10 May 2023 -- The grim prospect of record hunger levels in Sudan is becoming more likely by the day, as heavy fighting continues, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday.
• Hunger set to hit record high in Sudan as fighting continues WFP 10 May 2023 -- The UN World Food Programme warned today that an additional 2 - 2.5 million people in Sudan are expected to slip into hunger in the coming months as a result of the ongoing violence in the country. This would take acute food insecurity in Sudan to record levels, with more than 19 million people affected, two fifths of the population.
• Displaced Sudanese double to 700,000 in a week: UN Press TV 10 May 2023 -- The persisting war between Sudanese military chiefs have severely impacted civilians in the North African state, with the number of people forced to flee their homes doubling in the past week to 700,000, the United Nation has said.
• Sudan: EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge to provide essential supplies European Commission 10 May 2023 -- In view of the rising humanitarian needs due to the raging conflict in Sudan, the EU launched a Humanitarian Air Bridge transporting critical supplies to our humanitarian partners in Port Sudan.
• Death Toll from Sudan War Rises to More than 600 VOA 10 May 2023 -- The World Health Organization says the death toll from nearly one month of brutal fighting in Sudan is now over 600.
• Fighting in Sudan affects relationship with South Sudan: UN envoy People's Daily 10 May 2023 -- The fighting in Sudan, while having a devastating impact on the Sudanese population, is also profoundly affecting the bilateral relationship between the country and South Sudan, a United Nations envoy said on Tuesday.
• ASEAN condemns attack on humanitarian convoy in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- ASEAN leaders condemned a weekend attack on a convoy carrying regional diplomats and aid workers in Myanmar, as they opened a summit on Wednesday amid escalating violence in the Southeast Asian country under military rule.
• ASEAN Summit Urges End to Violence in Myanmar VOA 10 May 2023 -- Leaders of the nine active members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations called for an end to the violence in Myanmar on the first day of a two-day summit in Indonesia Wednesday.
• Southeast Asian leaders 'deeply concerned' about deadly Myanmar violence Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Southeast Asian leaders have expressed "deep concerns" about the violence in Myanmar, condemning a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid to the country.
• Cash for carbines: Myanmar's junta offers reward to fighters who turn in weapons Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- Myanmar's military is taking out its pocketbook to try to persuade rebels to stop fighting.
• Israeli Forces Kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank VOA 10 May 2023 -- Israeli troops killed two Palestinians during a raid Wednesday in the West Bank, while Israeli forces also carried out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip that the military said targeted militants from the Islamic Jihad group.
• Israel-Palestine: UN chief condemns killing of civilians as deadly Gaza violence escalates UN News 10 May 2023 -- The UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday he was following the latest exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and militants in the Gaza Strip with "deep concern" over the escalating conflict, and "risk of further loss of life."
• Palestinians step up rocket attacks on Zionist positions in retaliation for Gaza aggression IRNA 10 May 2023 -- Palestinian resistance forces have stepped up rocket attacks against positions in the Israeli-occupied territories in response to the Zionist regime's aggression on the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Israel Assessing Egypt-Brokered Proposal for Truce With Gaza Strip Sputnik 10 May 2023 -- Israel is currently assessing an Egypt-brokered proposal for a ceasefire with militants in the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Wednesday.
• Israel evacuates communities, bracing for possible Gazan retaliation People's Daily 10 May 2023 -- Israel was on high alert on Tuesday as it prepared for retaliatory rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip after a series of Israeli airstrikes killed militants and civilians in the coastal Palestinian enclave.
• DRC President Accuses East African Forces of 'Co-Habitiating' With M23 Rebels VOA 10 May 2023 -- The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused East African forces deployed to fight rebels in his country of working with the enemy. Felix Tshisekedi made the remarks Tuesday during a visit to Botswana, where he welcomed the planned deployment of Southern African forces as a replacement.
• Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic The White House 10 May 2023
• Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic The White House 10 May 2023
• 'Now is the moment for all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to show courage and leadership': UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 10 May 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

News Reports

• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Members of Congress on Illicit Fentanyl US Dept. of State 10 May 2023
• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, May 10, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2023
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the resumption of flights and the introduction of short-term visa-free travel to Russia for the citizens of Georgia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2023
• UN Expert Calls For Urgent Medical Care For Russia's Imprisoned Navalny RFE/RL 10 May 2023 -- The UN's special rapporteur on torture has called on Russia to provide jailed opposition leader Aleksei Navalny with "urgent and comprehensive" medical care following reports that his health is deteriorating.
• Russia must provide 'urgent and comprehensive' care to opposition leader Navalny: Rights experts UN News 10 May 2023 -- The Russian government must provide the jailed opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, with urgent and comprehensive medical care in light of his gravely deteriorating health, the UN-appointed independent expert on torture cases said on Wednesday.
• Sanctioned Billionaire Fridman Linked To Insurance On Russian Military Vehicles Used In Ukraine RFE/RL 10 May 2023 -- An insurance company co-owned by sanctioned Russian billionaire businessman Mikhail Fridman has underwritten Russian National Guard vehicles that were later deployed to Ukraine, Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, has found. The discovery could lead to Kyiv attempting to seize Fridman's assets in Ukraine.
• Russia celebrates Victory Day amid prolonged battle with Ukraine Global Times 10 May 2023 -- Russia celebrated the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with an annual military parade at the Red Square on Tuesday, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Ukraine's capital Kiev on the same day to mark Europe Day as the bloc is mulling 11th round of sanctions against Russia for the conflict with Ukraine.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on May 10, 2023 PRC MofA 10 May 2023
• China urges US to respect aspiration of West Asian nations Press TV 10 May 2023 -- China has urged the United States to respect the aspiration of the people of West Asian countries as Washington opposes Syria's return to the Arab League.
• Chinese officials' trips to Europe seek to prevent potential risks, enhance communication on core issues Global Times 10 May 2023 -- As relations between China and Europe are gaining momentum as exchanges increase, high-level Chinese officials' visits to the continent were expected to enhance communication on core issues, and guard against potential risks. However, the complexity and delicacy of China-Europe ties was laid bare by EU's possible sanctions of Chinese firms which are accused of assisting Russia during the crisis and some European politicians' challenge of China's stance on the Ukraine crisis as well as their tough rhetoric to provoke conflicts with China.
• Beijing asks rights group to withdraw award to jailed Hong Kong barrister Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- A South Korean human rights group has said it will stand by its decision to honor jailed Hong Kong rights activist and barrister Chow Hang-tung with the 2023 Gwangju Human Rights Award despite heavy political pressure from Beijing.
• Capvision probe 'isolated case' rather than consulting clampdown; no need for foreign firms to worry: observers Global Times 10 May 2023 -- Chinese authorities' probe of leading consulting company Capvision is an isolated one for the purpose of safeguarding national security rather than an industry crackdown as some foreign media have hyped. Foreign firms, as well as others in the industry, don't have to worry as long as they abide by laws and rules, industry observers told the Global Times on Wednesday.
• China targets foreign-linked consultancy firm for 'endangering national security' Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- China state security police raided the offices of Suzhou-based Capvision as part of an investigation into alleged "espionage" at the high-profile consultancy firm, Chinese financial media reported on Wednesday.
• Struggling with debt, local governments across China call for help from Beijing Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- Authorities in the southwestern province of Guizhou have hired a state-owned debt management company, as analysts warned of a potential financial crisis sparked by "domino-like" bankruptcies among local authorities.
• Visa-Free Travel, Investment, And Summits As 'New Era Of Cooperation' For China and Central Asia Is Heralded RFE/RL 10 May 2023 -- As China continues to reopen its economy and reinvigorate its diplomatic dealings around the world after three years of strict COVID-19 restrictions, Beijing has its sights set on Central Asia, analysts and officials say.
• China concerned with EU's "de-risking" allegations: FM People's Daily 10 May 2023 -- China commends the announcement by Germany and the European Union (EU) of not seeking to decouple from China, but is also concerned about the allegations by the EU regarding "de-risking," visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said here on Tuesday.
• Chinese FM meets German counterpart, vows to inject momentum for world peace, prosperity Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China and Germany should stick to the right path and jointly oppose a "new Cold War" as well as "decoupling and disruption" to inject confidence and momentum for world peace and prosperity, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during talks with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Berlin on Tuesday.
• China urges Canada to stop its erroneous action: spokesperson People's Daily 10 May 2023 -- China urges Canada to stop its ill-founded and erroneous action which has seriously harmed the lawful rights and interests of Chinese diplomatic and consular personnel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
• China successfully launches flagship cargo mission supporting China Space Station's new operation phase Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China successfully launched the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft into designated orbit on Wednesday, achieving a key victory of the first launch mission to the China Space Station since the Chinese crewed space outpost entered a normal operation and development phase at the end of 2022.
• Taiwan thanks Blinken for again supporting WHA bid CNA 10 May 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed its gratitude Wednesday for a statement released by United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken supporting Taiwan's bid to take part in the annual World Health Assembly (WHA) later this month.
• China firmly opposes US to invite Taiwan island as WHA observer, urging it to stop playing up 'Taiwan card' Global Times 10 May 2023 -- China expressed firm opposition and urged the US to stop playing up Taiwan-related questions at the World Health Assembly (WHA), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at Wednesday's press briefing in response to US' statement encouraging the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite China's Taiwan island to participate as an observer at this year's WHA.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 10, 2023 ROC MND 10 May 2023
• Kishida's Visit to South Korea under Fire KCNA 10 May 2023 -- The full text of the article "What did Kishida's visit to south Korea contribute to the security of Japan" which was issued by Kim Sol Hwa who is a researcher of the Institute for Japan Studies of the DPRK Foreign Ministry on Wednesday is as follows:
• More Electricity Produced in DPRK KCNA 10 May 2023 -- Officials and workers of thermal- and hydro-power stations across the country are boosting the production to implement the resolutions made at the Sixth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
• Iranian Executes At Least Seven More People Despite Mounting Criticism RFE/RL 10 May 2023 -- Iran executed at least seven more people in the early hours of May 10 despite mounting criticism from governments and rights activists over Tehran's frequent usage of the death penalty.
• Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant back on grid after overhaul IRNA 10 May 2023 -- The Iran Power Grid Management Company (IGMC) has announced that the Bushehr nuclear power plant was successfully reconnected to the country's national grid after an 80-day overhaul and refueling operation.
• Iranian technicians bring Bushehr nuclear plant back on grid Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Iran's only nuclear power plant has been reconnected to the country's electricity grid after a home-grown program of overhaul and refueling.
• Coup-supporting US advised to stop interfering in Iran's affairs IRNA 10 May 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has advised the US regime, which he says has a record on supporting coups d'etat in other countries, to avoid interfering in Iran's internal affairs.
• Iran warns against threatening statements by US National Security Advisor ISNA 10 May 2023 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani in a letter to the President of the Security Council and the Secretary General of the United Nations warned against threatening statements by Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor to the President of the United States.
• Iran says U.S. pullout from nuclear deal "fatal blow" to rule of law People's Daily 10 May 2023 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator said on Tuesday that the United States dealt a "fatal blow" to the rule of law at the international level by its "unlawful" withdrawal from a 2015 nuclear deal five years ago.
• Iranian FM holds separate talks with Turkish, Russian counterparts on sidelines of Moscow meeting Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, have met and conferred on the sidelines of a four-party meeting of the foreign ministers of Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran in Moscow.
• Iran warns US, Israel over adventurist acts against its nuclear program Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN has reiterated Tehran's right to respond to any act of aggression by the Israeli regime against the country's nuclear program, warning that Iran will hold the US to account for explicitly supporting such terrorist acts.
• In Myanmar jade town, junta arrests 700 to use some for human shields, residents say Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- As fierce fighting has enveloped a jade mining town in northern Myanmar, the military has arrested more than 700 civilians and used some of them as human shields in battles with rebel groups, residents told Radio Free Asia.
• Pakistan: Guterres calls for end to violence following arrest of Imran Khan UN News 10 May 2023 -- The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday, called for an end to the violence that has continued across parts of Pakistan, following the arrest a day earlier of former Prime Minister, Imran Khan.
• Pakistan's Ex-PM Khan Remanded in Custody for 8 Days Amid Deadly Protests VOA 10 May 2023 -- A special anti-graft court in Pakistan on Wednesday remanded former Prime Minister Imran Khan in custody for eight days while another indicted him on separate corruption charges amid nationwide protests and deadly clashes between his supporters and riot police.
• Former Pakistani PM Khan Remanded In Custody Amid Deadly Protests RFE/RL 10 May 2023 -- A special court in Pakistan on May 10 remanded former Prime Minister Imran Khan in custody for eight days after he was indicted in a graft case following his arrest by Pakistan's anti-corruption agency the previous day.
• Army called in as protests rage across Pakistan after Imran Khan arrest Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Pakistan's army forces have been deployed in Punjab to maintain law and order after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan triggered waves of nationwide protests.
• Nearly 1,000 arrested in Pakistan's Punjab amid anger, protests over ex-PM arrest Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Pakistani police have detained nearly 1,000 protesters in eastern Punjab Province as the arrest of the country's last prime minister Imran Khan has sparked violent nationwide protests.
• Saudi Arabia, Syria announce decision to resume diplomatic ties Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Saudi Arabia and Syria have announced separate decisions to resume their diplomatic relations, more than a decade after Riyadh cut the ties and began throwing support behind anti-Damascus terrorist outfits.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Saudi Arabia Resumes Work of Its Diplomatic Mission in Syria SPA 10 May 2023 -- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement, which reads as follows:
• Ex-Property Mogul Wants to Be Thailand's Next PM on His Own Terms VOA 10 May 2023 -- Days before Thailand's national elections, the Pheu Thai party has winning numbers from the polls, a buzz from a baby and a candidate for prime minister who says there is still a reason for him to "gladly turn down" the top job of the executive branch.
• Thai PM Hopeful Seeks to End Cycle of Coups VOA 10 May 2023 -- Pita Limjaroenrat was on a Thai Airways flight from New York on September 19, 2006, bound for Bangkok to attend his father's funeral. En route, the aircraft stopped in London.
• 'Do or Die' for Democracy in Thailand's Crunch Election VOA 10 May 2023 -- Thais go to the polls May 14 in an election pro-democracy parties say is critical for resetting the kingdom's politics nearly a decade after the military and its establishment supporters seized power in a coup.
• Former US Diplomats Confident in Turkish People's Commitment to Democracy VOA 10 May 2023 -- As Turkey heads to the polls for its momentous elections Sunday, former U.S. ambassadors to Ankara will be monitoring from afar.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal Mekdad Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2023
• Iran FM hopes Syria, Turkiye can reach agreement in Moscow meeting IRNA 10 May 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says he is hopeful that Syria and Turkiye can agree to a political solution to the crisis in Syria during a quadrilateral meeting in Moscow that also features Iran and Russia.
• Iran emphasizes need for Syria, Türkiye to resolve disputes through political solutions ISNA 10 May 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the need for Syria and Türkiye to resolve their disputes through political solutions.
• Top diplomats underline Syria's territorial integrity, roadmap to advance Ankara-Damascus ties in Moscow talks Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Top diplomats from Iran, Turkey, Russia and Syria have wrapped up their landmark summit on the Syrian conflict in Moscow, underscoring the Arab country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and setting up a roadmap to improve strained ties between Damascus and Ankara.
• Syria-Turkey détente must lead to Damascus's sovereignty over its territory: FM Press TV 10 May 2023 -- Any political solution for issues related to Syria must take into consideration Syria's full sovereignty over its territory, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday, adding that Turkey can play a key role in this regard.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal Mekdad and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Mevlut Cavusoglu, Moscow, May 10, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2023
• Press Release оn the Meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal Mekdad, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2023
• Remarks by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič on launch of first tender for joint gas purchases under the EU Energy Platform European Commission 10 May 2023
• Address to the Storting on Norway's membership of the UN Security Council Government of Norway 10 May 2023 -- On 17 January, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt gave an address to the Storting on Norway's membership of the UN Security Council in the period 2021-2022.
• Heat wave blasts Southeast Asia - a likely pattern for the future Radio Free Asia 10 May 2023 -- Record-breaking heat has blasted Southeast Asia over the past several weeks, causing deaths and hospitalizations, schools to close and farmers and business-owners to suffer economic losses.
• Bulgaria's GERB Nominates EU Commissioner As PM Candidate RFE/RL 10 May 2023 -- The leader of Bulgaria's center-right GERB party, coming off a narrow victory in snap parliamentary elections, has nominated Maria Gabriel, currently a European Union commissioner, for the post of prime minister as the country looks to end two years of political instability.
• Tunisia Synagogue Shooting Toll Rises to Five VOA 10 May 2023 -- Tunisia's president on Wednesday blamed criminals seeking to harm the tourism sector for a synagogue shooting on the island of Djerba that killed five people in the country's deadliest attack in years.