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• Guided-missile Submarine USS Michigan Arrives in Yokosuka, Japan US Navy 02 Jul 2023 -- The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) (Blue) arrived in Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, for a scheduled port visit, July 2.
• UK, U.S. Forces Complete Large-Scale Mine Countermeasures Exercise in Arabian Gulf US Navy 02 Jul 2023 -- Forces from the United Kingdom Royal Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force completed a weeklong large-scale mine countermeasures exercise in the Arabian Gulf, July 2.
• China-Thailand 'Falcon Strike-2023' joint air force exercise contributes to reducing regional risks Global Times 02 Jul 2023 -- The China-Thailand "Falcon Strike-2023" joint air force exercise will be held this month at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base based on an annual schedule and consensus reached by the two countries. China's security cooperation with ASEAN members, including Thailand, enhances collective defense capabilities and helps reduce regional risks and friction in the region, experts noted.
• Expert urges U.S. to boost military presence around Taiwan to deter China CNA 02 Jul 2023 -- A Taiwanese defense scholar has called on the United States to increase its military presence around Taiwan to deter Chinese military forces from entering Taiwan's territorial space, which he said could ultimately lead to a cross-Strait war.
• PLA ramps up exercises amid latest US arms sales plan to Taiwan island Global Times 02 Jul 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has reportedly ramped up military exercise around the island of Taiwan after the US approved a latest round of potential arms sales to the island on Thursday, with experts saying on Sunday that the PLA is fully capable of safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests.
• Damavand-2 destroyer to join Iran's naval fleet soon: Reports Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Iran's homegrown Damavand-2 destroyer will join the Navy's northern fleet in the Caspian Sea in the near future, Iranian media say.
• Israeli regime to purchase third squadron of F-35 stealth jets in $3 billion deal Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- The Israeli regime plans to procure a third squadron of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States.
• Israeli Defense Ministry Planning $3Bln Purchase of 25 F-35 Fighter Jets From US Sputnik 02 Jul 2023 -- The Israeli Defense Ministry said on Sunday that it plans to buy 25 F-35 fighter jets from the US government under a deal estimated at $3 billion.
• German coalition at adds over sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia: Report Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Germany's ruling coalition government is at odds over whether to give in to British pressure and approve the production of twin-engine and multirole Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for Saudi Arabia, more than four years after it halted weapons sales to the Persian Gulf kingdom due to Riyadh's war on Yemen and its role in the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
• Poland hopes to host NATO nuclear weapons to counter Russia, says PM Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said authorities seek to host NATO nuclear weapons in Poland within the framework of the Nuclear Sharing program to counter the "threat" they claim Russia poses.
• Austria to Join European Air Defense System - Chancellor Sputnik 02 Jul 2023 -- Austria will join the European Sky Shield air defense system, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Saturday.
• Two Colombian Air Force Planes Crash in Apiay - Reports Sputnik 02 Jul 2023 -- Two planes of the Colombian Air Force have crashed in the Meta department in central Colombia, media report.
• Biden Heading on Three-Nation European Trip VOA 02 Jul 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden is leaving in a week on a five-day, three-nation trip to Europe, the White House said Sunday, with the key stop at the annual NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, where Western leaders plan to discuss their latest efforts to bolster Ukraine's fight against Russia.
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece The White House 02 Jul 2023

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• Syria: Statement by the Spokesperson on the adoption of a new mechanism for missing people by the United Nations General Assembly European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Jul 2023 -- The European Union welcomes the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly, for the establishment of a new mechanism dedicated to clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing people in Syria; and to provide crucial support to meet the needs of the victims, survivors, and families of those missing.
• Syria shoots down Israeli missiles as regime's new raid targets Homs Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Syrian air defenses have intercepted and shot down Israeli missiles after the regime carried out a new airstrike against targets near the western city of Homs.
• Syria Repels Israeli Missile Attack as IDF Reports Rocket Launch Toward Israel Sputnik 02 Jul 2023 -- Syrian air defense troops repelled an Israeli missile attack on Homs shortly after midnight on Sunday. Separately, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that an anti-aircraft rocket had been launched from Syrian territory toward Israel on Saturday night.
• Morocco ramps up use of Israeli drones in Western Sahara: Report Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Morocco has purchased a large number of drones from the Israeli regime in recent years, enabling Rabat forces to carry out attacks deep in Sahrawi territory, where people now live under Israeli-sponsored surveillance and face harassment, a report says.
• Israel killed 24 Palestinians, including five children, in June: Report Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Israeli attacks left at least 24 Palestinians, including children and teenagers, dead in June, Palestinian media say.
• Israel approves construction of new West Bank settlement Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- The Israeli regime has approved the construction of a new settlement in the occupied West Bank.

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• In Wake Of Mutiny, Prigozhin's Media Empire In Russia Shuts Down RFE/RL 02 Jul 2023 -- The media group controlled by Yevgeny Prigozhin has been closed down in what appears to more retaliation against the tycoon following a brief mutiny staged on June 24 by him and his Wagner mercenary group.
• New Chinese foreign relations law targets businesspeople, journalists Radio Free Asia 02 Jul 2023 -- China has enacted a new foreign relations law that takes a broad view of what constitutes espionage in a move that may make China even harder to safely navigate for foreign journalists and businesspeople.
• How risky is travel to Hong Kong under the national security law? Radio Free Asia 02 Jul 2023 -- As a former resident and frequent traveler to Hong Kong, R had never considered himself a political threat under the city's national security law, which ushered in an ongoing crackdown on dissent when it was imposed three years ago.
• China's solutions to global security in focus at World Peace Forum Global Times 02 Jul 2023 -- As the world is facing unprecedented security and development challenges, China's solutions in safeguarding genuine multilateralism and promoting dialogue and negotiations in solving disputes and conflicts have been the focus at this year's World Peace Forum (WPF) held in Beijing from Sunday to Monday, drawing a sharp contrast to the US-led power politics and unilateral moves of suppressing rivals.
• US 'friendly' overtures hard to cover real intention to 'de-China,' says analyst after CIA chief refutes 'decoupling' Global Times 02 Jul 2023 -- Although the US has made a series of "friendly" overtures toward China recently, Chinese analysts said that the rhetoric emanating from some senior US officials is not matched by their deeds, and the "de-risking" narrative they chant is still a ruse to "de-China" in certain US sectors, including investment, technology and industry layout, and induce its allies to follow suit.
• China's Slow Economic Recovery Expected to Challenge Asia VOA 02 Jul 2023 -- China's recent economic slowdown will have a negative but limited impact on the rest of Asia this year as China struggles to recover from the impact of the global pandemic and strict COVID Zero restrictions throughout 2022, according to analysts.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.2, 2023 ROC MND 02 Jul 2023
• General Secretary Kim Jong Un's Guidance Is Source of Miracles: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 02 Jul 2023 -- The eye-opening reality, in which everything wished by people is being realized despite unprecedented difficulties, is a precious fruition of the energetic leadership of the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un , says Rodong Sinmun Sunday in an article.
• Measures Taken to Minimize Flood Damage in DPRK KCNA 02 Jul 2023 -- Officials and agricultural workers in North and South Hwanghae provinces of the DPRK are taking thorough agro-technical measures to protect crops from possible flood damage in the rainy season.
• Struggle to Oust Traitor Yoon Intensified in Region of Puppets KCNA 02 Jul 2023 -- Growing stronger in the region of puppets is the atmosphere of public struggle to condemn the tyranny of the group of traitors and punish Yoon Suk Yeol, a sycophantic traitor and war maniac, without fail.
• Iran's interactions with IAEA based on strategic law: MP IRNA 02 Jul 2023 -- A senior Iranian lawmaker has rejected allegations that recent negotiations and agreements between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been contrary to a strategic law passed by the Iranian Parliament.
• Iran will actively pursue terrorists beyond its borders: Intelligence ministry Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it is seriously pursuing terrorists beyond the country's borders, following a string of successful operations that led to the arrest of individuals affiliated with the Mujahedin-e-Khalq terrorist organization (MKO).
• Israeli Think Tank 'Finds' Huge Iranian Missile Base in Hidden Mountain Fortress Sputnik 02 Jul 2023 -- The Islamic Republic and the Jewish State became mortal enemies overnight following the Iranian Revolution of 1979, with Tehran severing all ties with Tel Aviv. Since then, the two countries have accused one another of waging a series of proxy wars and covert sabotage attacks and assassinations.
• Indian Coast Guard & Indian Navy sign MoU with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd for developing gallery at National Maritime Heritage Complex India PIB 02 Jul 2023 -- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian Coast Guard & Indian Navy with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd on July 2, 2023, in Gandhinagar for the planning, development, construction, and commissioning of a gallery on the theme "Evolution of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard" at the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) which is being constructed at the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal (Gujarat).
• MISSION GAGANYAAN - FIRST BATCH OF CREW MODULE RECOVERY DIVERS COMPLETE TRAINING India PIB 02 Jul 2023 -- The first batch of crew recovery team of Mission Gaganyaan completed Phase-1 of training at Indian Navy's Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at Kochi. Utilising the state of the art facility, the team comprising of Indian Naval Divers and Marine Commandos underwent recovery training of crew module in varied sea conditions.
• Over 700 arrested across France in persisting protests amid claims of ebbing unrest Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- French police has arrested over 700 protesters as a wave of protests continue to rock the European nation for the fifth consecutive night over the police shooting death of a teenager of African decent despite official claims of ebbing unrest.
• Rioting Arrests Drop in France After Teenager's Funeral VOA 02 Jul 2023 -- Rioting in France to protest the police shooting death of an Arab teenager, diminished Saturday night following the youth's funeral earlier in the day.
• Thousands Protest Against Judicial Reform in Israel After Failed Government Talks Sputnik 02 Jul 2023 -- Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv to protest against the controversial judicial reform on the 26th consecutive Saturday, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
• UN chief urges world to make Haiti 'top priority' to fight criminal gangs Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on world leaders to make the Caribbean state of Haiti their "top priority" and help a "rapid action force" to support the island's failing police in their fight against criminal gangs.
• Election Interference in Guatemala US Dept. of State 02 Jul 2023 -- he United States supports the Guatemalan people's constitutional right to elect their leaders via free and fair elections and is deeply concerned by efforts that interfere with the June 25 election result.
• Many Opposition Members Defect to Cambodian Ruling Party Ahead of Election VOA 02 Jul 2023 -- A cascade of former Cambodian opposition politicians and activists have defected to the ruling Cambodian People's Party ahead of the July 23 election amid alleged government threats and frustration with Cambodia's political situation, putting pressure on the country's remaining opposition leaders.
• Civil Society Struggles for Freedom in Central Asia VOA 02 Jul 2023 -- Efforts to establish robust, independent civil societies are facing headwinds in the post-Soviet republics of Central Asia, where foreign-funded NGOs have long been regarded as agents of Western influence and even purveyors of "color revolutions."