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• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu and United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace DoD 07 Jun 2023
• U.S. Transcom Commander Touts Partnerships as Key to Global Mobility DoD News 07 Jun 2023 -- Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, U.S. Transportation Command commander, said our allies and commercial partners are key to the U.S. maintaining its capability to move troops and supplies around the globe at a moment's notice.
• 26th MEU Crisis Response Force Responds to FHA during C2X USMC News 07 Jun 2023 -- Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a simulated foreign humanitarian assistance mission during Composite Training Unit Exercise, in Perry, Georgia, May 24-27, 2023.
• NATO Forces Work Together to Maintain Mission Readiness US Navy 07 Jun 2023 -- Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, and the UK worked together to conduct repairs that allowed the ship to maintain mission readiness, during a port visit in Liverpool, U.K., the week of May 25.
• Russian Defence Minister General of Army Sergei Shoigu inspects implementation of state defence order at one of enterprises of Almaz-Antey JSC Concern Russia MoD 07 Jun 2023 -- The head of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation inspected the workshops for the production of modern surface-to-air guided missile for air defence systems.
• Russian interministerial delegation conducts nine humanitarian campaigns across Syria Russia MoD 07 Jun 2023 -- Representatives of the Russian interministerial delegation conducted nine humanitarian campaigns for civilians in Damascus region, Latakia, and Tartous.
• Moscow's Long Arm: Meet Russian Long-Range Strike Drones Sputnik 07 Jun 2023 -- Drone warfare has become an integral part of the conflict in Ukraine. What kinds of long-range strike drone capabilities does Moscow have at its disposal? Sputnik explores.
• U.S. Ex-General Says Russia Benefits From Dam Blast, Putin 'Likely' To Use Nuclear Weapons Rather Than Lose In Ukraine RFE/RL 07 Jun 2023 -- Retired U.S. Brigadier General Kevin Ryan is a senior fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and a regular commentator on the war in Ukraine and other global events.
• China-U.S. military near-misses may point to new Chinese 'brinkmanship' strategy Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- In the wake of two recent military near-misses - one in the Taiwan Strait and one in the South China sea - Taiwanese media and other experts suggested that the Communist Party Central Committee has ordered the People's Liberation Army to implement a new "brinkmanship" strategy.
• China-Russia joint aerial strategic patrol for 1st time extended to 2nd day over West Pacific Global Times 07 Jun 2023 -- The sixth joint aerial strategic patrol by the Chinese and Russian militaries was extended to a second day over the West Pacific on Wednesday, marking the first time such an operation was carried out in two phases in two directions, as China-Russia military cooperation continues to deepen, experts said.
• Pakistan-China-Iran Trilateral Consultation on Counter Terrorism and Security Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jun 2023 -- The first meeting of Pakistan-China-Iran Trilateral Consultation on counter terrorism and security was held at Directors General level on 7 June 2023 in Beijing, China. Mr. Abdul Hameed, Director General (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Bai Tian, Director General of the Department of External Security Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, and Seyed Rasoul Mosavi, Assistant to the Foreign Minister and Director General of South Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, led their respective delegations.
• China Hosts Rare Counterterrorism Talks With Iran, Pakistan VOA 07 Jun 2023 -- China, Iran and Pakistan held their first trilateral counterterrorism and regional security consultations on Wednesday in Beijing.
• Launny's crew bids emotional farewell Australia DOD 07 Jun 2023 -- Ship's company, VIPs and onlookers said farewell to 15-year-old HMAS Launceston, as the vessel was decommissioned at HMAS Coonwarra in Darwin on June 1.
• Multiple Rocket Launchers Presented to KPA KCNA 07 Jun 2023 -- Schoolchildren in the DPRK provided "Sonyon" (child) multiple rocket launchers for the Korean People's Army (KPA), through their vigorous good-conduct movement launched to mark the 77th birthday of the Korean Children's Union (KCU).
• India is committed to ensure capacity & capability building of Sri Lankan Armed Forces, says Defence Secretary in a video message at 'India - Sri Lanka Defence Seminar cum Exhibition' in Colombo India PIB 07 Jun 2023 -- The High Commission of India in Colombo organised 'India - Sri Lanka Defence Seminar cum Exhibition' on June 07, 2023.
• FA-50 will enhance the potential of Polish Air Force Republic of Poland 07 Jun 2023 -- On Wednesday, June 7, Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Błaszczak took part in the official roll-out, i.e. the ceremonial departure from the KAI Factory of the first FA-50 Fighting Eagle aircraft for Poland.
• A look at the Defence news 29 May - 4 June Netherlands Ministry of Defence 07 Jun 2023
• Romania to Hold Chemical, Biological, Nuclear Defense Exercises on Thursday - Bucharest Sputnik 07 Jun 2023 -- Romania will host a NATO battlegroup-supported multinational exercise on protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats dubbed Resolute Eagle on June 8, the Romanian National Defense ministry said on Tuesday.
• Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with U.S. Secretary of State SPA 07 Jun 2023 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met today with the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the GCC countries in Riyadh.
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2023
• Blinken, Saudi Leaders Discuss Terrorism, Yemen, Sudan Conflict VOA 07 Jun 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Wednesday with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi foreign minister, and foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council as part of his visit to Saudi Arabia.
• HRH Crown Prince Meets with U.S. Secretary of State SPA 07 Jun 2023 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before the Foreign Ministers Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Senegalese President Sall US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2023
• Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada The White House 07 Jun 2023
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre The White House 07 Jun 2023

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• 7 June 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 07 Jun 2023
• Admissible evidence, competent courts, critical to ensuring justice for ISIL victims in Iraq UN News 07 Jun 2023 -- Competent courts, admissible and reliable evidence, and an appropriate legal framework are needed to ensure that ISIL extremist militants can be prosecuted for the atrocities they committed during their reign of terror in Iraq, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday.
• Statement by the Friends of Sudan Group Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Jun 2023 -- France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing violence and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan, including reports about violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as about widespread looting of humanitarian supplies.
• Argentine court hears allegations of genocide against Myanmar leaders Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- An Argentine court is hearing testimony about allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by senior Myanmar officials against Rohingya Muslims in a landmark case.
• Myanmar military is stepping up attacks on schools ahead of school year Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- Myanmar's military has stepped up attacks on schools run by anti-junta paramilitaries and ethnic armed groups, according to a Thai-based NGO, in what an aid worker says is a bid to force children to study under its education system.
• In a first, Rohingya testify in person against Myanmar leaders about alleged genocide Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- In a hearing that opened Wednesday in Argentina, Rohingya Muslims appeared in person in a court of law for the first time to provide eyewitness testimony about alleged crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity committed by senior Myanmar officials.
• China pays Tibetans to receive blessings from Beijing-backed Panchen Lama Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- The Chinese government is paying Tibetans 100 yuan (about US$14) each to attend visits and receive blessings from the man Beijing has tapped as Tibetan Buddhism's second-most important spiritual leader behind the Dalai Lama, residents in Tibet told Radio Free Asia.
• Belgrade To Prod Ethnic Serbs In North Kosovo To Vote In Elections RFE/RL 07 Jun 2023 -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will try to use his influence to persuade Serbs in northern Kosovo to take part in elections, the U.S. envoy for the Western Balkans, Gabriel Escobar, told journalists on June 7 in Belgrade.
• Al-Shabab Attacks Ethiopia Military Base in Somalia VOA 07 Jun 2023 -- Ethiopia says its forces in Somalia thwarted an al-Shabab attack on a base Wednesday in the Somali town of Doolow.

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• China slams UK for hyping up 'secret police stations,' urging it to stop smearing China Global Times 07 Jun 2023 -- China slammed the UK on Wednesday for hyping up the so-called secret police stations rhetoric, and urged the British side to stop spreading disinformation and stop smearing China after the UK had ordered China to close its "overseas police stations" but did not reveal any illegal activity at those sites.
• Finland to expel nine Russian diplomats over 'intelligence activities' Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- Finland says it will expel nine diplomats working at the Russian Embassy in Helsinki, accusing them of being engaged in intelligence activities, as relations between the two sides are at a deep low.
• CIA knew of Ukraine's plan to attack Nord Stream pipelines: Report Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- A US media report has revealed that America's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) knew about Ukraine's plan to attack the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines three months before it happened in September last year.
• American Extremists Serving as 'Sources of Inspiration,' Says Counterterror Official VOA 07 Jun 2023 -- There is a sense among senior U.S. counterterrorism officials that the actions of a handful of Americans are helping to drive the growth of racist and far-right extremist groups around the world.
• Second Meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2023 -- The U.S. Departments of State and Justice held the second meeting of the Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Forum (CTLEF), co-hosted by the Government of Norway, in Oslo on June 6-7.
• U.S. Department of State Announces a Reward Offer for Swedish Transnational Criminal US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2023 -- Today, the State Department is announcing a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Swedish national Maximilian Rivkin for conspiring to participate in or attempting to participate in transnational organized crime.
• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, June 7, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jun 2023
• Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 07 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
• Telephone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa President of Russia 07 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the reception on Africa Day Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jun 2023
• Comment by Foreign Minister Tsahkna on the decision by the EU to impose sanctions on individuals linked to the persecution of Russian dissident Kara-Murza and agreeing on a criterion for adding the family members of Russian oligarchs to sanctions lists Estonia MFA 07 Jun 2023
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on June 7, 2023 PRC MofA 07 Jun 2023
• Reports: Blinken to visit Beijing within weeks Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Beijing "in the coming weeks," according to media reports, but a spokesman for the State Department said that he could not confirm the travel plans.
• China dismisses rumors of a Blinken visit, calling for US sincerity rather than saying one thing but doing another Global Times 07 Jun 2023 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday dismissed rumors of a potential visit to China by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the near future, saying they have nothing to share on that, after a number of US media outlets have hyped an alleged official visit by Blinken to China in the upcoming weeks.
• Fiji's prime minister says policing agreement with China under review Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- Fiji's government is reviewing a police cooperation agreement with China, the Pacific island country's prime minister said Wednesday, underlining the balancing act between economic reliance on the Asian superpower and security ties to the United States.
• Fiji Revaluating Ties With China, Main US Indo-Pacific Rival VOA 07 Jun 2023 -- Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said Wednesday that the island nation was reviewing an agreement on police cooperation it signed with China in 2011 that has allowed Chinese police officers to be stationed in Fiji.
• Huawei has never harmed the security of any European country: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Jun 2023 -- Huawei has never harmed the security of any European country. Should the EU decide to ban Huawei, it would breach the principles of market economy, free trade and fair competition, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin at a regular briefing on Wednesday.
• Downloads of protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' spike after government seeks court ban Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- Hong Kong authorities sought a court injunction prohibiting the dissemination and performance of the banned protest anthem, "Glory to Hong Kong," prompting downloads of the song to surge.
• Young students brave grueling college exams amid job crisis in China Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- Police motorcades, guarded fleets of vans carrying exam papers and throngs of mask-wearing teens pouring into gymnasium halls were a common scene across China as a record number of students take the national college entrance exam, or gaokao, this week.
• Chinese local gov't fiscal revenue maintains steady growth People's Daily 07 Jun 2023 -- Chinese local governments' fiscal revenue maintained steady growth in the first four months of this year, backed by supportive measures, releasing positive signals for the nation's solid economic recovery.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 7, 2023 ROC MND 07 Jun 2023
• North Korean diplomat's wife and son go missing in Russian far east Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- Russian authorities have issued a missing persons alert for the family of a North Korean diplomat, in what local and international media reports said could be an attempted defection.
• Iran's deterrent power guarantees security, lasting peace in region ISNA 07 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that the continuation of dignified diplomacy in foreign relations at the same time as strengthening military and defense authority promises a bright future for Iran.
• Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency UK FCDO 07 Jun 2023 -- UK, France and Germany (E3) statement to the IAEA about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement.
• Iran urges E3 to end 'provocative, unconstructive' approach IRNA 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran's permanent representative at the United Nations office in Vienna has urged the European governments to refrain from "provocative and unconstructive attitudes" and instead work with the Islamic Republic to resolve the "shared concerns."
• Europe should avoid 'provocative, unconstructive' approach to JCPOA revival: Iran envoy Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran's permanent representative at the United Nations office in Vienna has urged the European governments to avoid "provocative and unconstructive attitudes" towards the Islamic Republic's peaceful nuclear program and work towards the resolution of disputes.
• Washington advised to avoid making accusations against Iran IRNA 07 Jun 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has advised the United States to avoid making unfounded accusations against the Islamic Republic.
• Iran reacts to US secretary of state's remarks at IPAC gathering ISNA 07 Jun 2023 -- Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani reacted to comments by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken against Iran at the annual IPAC meeting.
• Iran buys 2 Airbus planes owned by French armed forces: Report IRNA 07 Jun 2023 -- A Dutch website specializing in aviation industry news has confirmed that an Iranian airline has purchased and taken delivery of two Airbus A340 passenger planes.
• Iran's Embassy formally re-opened in Saudi capital, Riyadh ISNA 07 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Embassy was formally re-opened in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
• Iran officially reopens Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran has officially reopened its Consulate in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah, four months after the countries agreed to re-launch their diplomatic relations.
• Iran seeking to become Middle East gas hub: Oil minister Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- The oil minister says the ministry is pursuing plans to turn Iran into the Middle East's gas hub through cooperation with Qatar, Russia and Turkmenistan.
• The Farda Briefing: Experts Raise Questions Over Iran's First 'Hypersonic' Missile RFE/RL 07 Jun 2023
• Belarusian Leader Pardons Russian Jailed After Forced Landing Of Commercial Flight RFE/RL 07 Jun 2023 -- Authoritarian ruler Alyaksandr Lukashenka has pardoned Sofia Sapega, a Russian citizen who was serving a six-year prison term in Belarus on charges related to civil disturbances that followed a disputed 2020 presidential election.
• Former Kazakh President Nazarbaev's Office Being Canceled RFE/RL 07 Jun 2023 -- The office of former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev, known as the office of the First President of Kazakhstan, will cease to exist within the next 45 days, the Central Asian nation's Finance Minister Erulan Zhamaubaev said on June 7.
• Assad to Aoun: Syrian-Arab détente will have positive impact on Lebanon Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has hailed the recent normalization of diplomatic relations between Damascus and the Arab world, saying the rapprochement will have a "positive impact" on neighboring Lebanon.
• 2nd Chinese-backed expressway breaks ground in Cambodia Global Times 07 Jun 2023 -- Cambodia broke ground on Wednesday for the second Chinese-invested expressway, which will connect the capital Phnom Penh with Bavet City in Svay Rieng province on the border with Vietnam.
• Cambodia threatens fines, prison for those urging election boycott Radio Free Asia 07 Jun 2023 -- Cambodia's election authority has threatened fines and prison terms for those who urge a boycott of July 23 national elections, while Western diplomats voiced concern over the exclusion of the main opposition party from the vote.