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• 76th CMXG starts sand casting aluminum parts US Air Force 29 Jul 2023 -- The 76th Commodities Maintenance Group and Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling, or REACT, Lab at Tinker Air Force Base have added the capability to sand cast aluminum parts in-house.
• USS Wasp Arrives in The Bahamas to Celebrate Nation's 50th Year of Independence US Navy 28 Jul 2023 -- On June 28, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrived in Nassau, The Bahamas for a port visit aimed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of U.S. - The Bahamas relations and the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence.
• Taiwan thanks U.S. for US$345 million in military aid CNA 29 Jul 2023 -- Taiwan's government on Saturday thanked Washington for providing Taiwan with US$345 worth of military aid through a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), but was tight-lipped about the contents of the package.
• US announces $345 million weapons package for Chinese Taipei Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States has announced a fresh $345 million package of weapons for Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) despite repeated warnings from Beijing against sending arms to the self-governed island, turning it into a "powder keg".
• U.S. announces US$345 million military aid to Taiwan CNA 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States on Friday announced a US$345 million military aid package to Taiwan which is to be delivered under a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) approved last year by the U.S. Congress along with a limit of US$1 billion in defense articles and services in fiscal year 2023.
• US announces $345 million military assistance for Taiwan Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States has announced a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan, despite Beijing's strong disproval of Washington's relationship with the island.
• Australia-US Joint Press Conference Following the Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) DoD 29 Jul 2023
• Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2023 DoD 29 Jul 2023 -- The Governments of Australia and the United States of America released the following statement on the occasion of the 33rd Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).
• Opening Remarks at the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) DoD 29 Jul 2023
• Fact Sheet: 2023 Australia - U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) DoD 29 Jul 2023 -- On July 29, 2023, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and their Australian counterparts, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Penny Wong, met in Brisbane, Australia for the 33rd Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).
• Australian, U.S. Leaders Say Alliance Is More Relevant Than Ever DoD News 29 Jul 2023 -- The main message of the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations in Brisbane, Australia, is that the alliance is stronger today than it ever has been.
• US set to help Australia manufacture guided missiles by 2025 Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States will expand its military footprint in Australia by helping Canberra manufacture guided missiles and rockets for both countries within two years.
• Australia Expects US Assistance in Manufacturing Missiles Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States plans to help Australia start manufacturing missiles in the coming years, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Saturday.
• US, Australian Defense Cooperation Going Big VOA 29 Jul 2023 -- Australia will be seeing more U.S. troops, more U.S. planes, more U.S. ships and more U.S weapons as the two allies take what officials describe as a "major step" in strengthening and expanding their military alliance.
• US, Australia Agree to Create Joint Intelligence Center by 2024 Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- The governments of the United States and Australia said on Saturday they had agreed to create a joint intelligence center by 2024 to enhance defense cooperation between the two nations.
• Australian military copter crash halts US-led war games, leaves 4 missing Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- The crash of an Australian military helicopter during joint war games with US forces in the Pacific has left all Aussie crew members missing and feared dead while halting the military maneuver.
• Exercise Talisman Sabre incident Australia DOD 29 Jul 2023 -- Talisman Sabre Exercise Director Brigadier Damian Hill and Queensland Police Service Acting Assistant Commissioner Douglas McDonald, Gallipoli Barracks
• Statement on Exercise Talisman Sabre Prime Minister of Australia 29 Jul 2023 -- Late last night, an Australian Army MRH-90 helicopter impacted waters close to Hamilton Island.
• German arms giant to repair damaged tanks in Ukraine Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- German arms giant Rheinmetall has planned to repair Kiev's tanks damaged and lost in the war against Russia in Ukraine.
• INS KHANJAR ARRIVES AT TRINCOMALEE India PIB 29 Jul 2023 -- Indian Naval Ship Khanjar, mission deployed in the Southern IOR, arrived at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka for an operational turnaround
• Iran's Navy Commander arrives in St. Petersburg ISNA 29 Jul 2023 -- Iranian Army's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani arrived in St. Petersburg to attend the annual Russian naval parade, during which two Iranian warships will also participate.
• Iranian Navy seeking 'effective presence' in international arena: Navy cmdr. Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says his forces were committed to achieving an effective and successful presence in the international arena and raising the Iranian flag.
• Stingers, Maverick Missiles Among Ammunition Destroyed in Greece's Explosion - Reports Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- Among the munitions exploded in Thursday's blast in Greece were AGM Maverick missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft systems, and some shells, the local newspaper reported on Saturday.
• Moral, Personal Stances for Laos and Cambodia Over Cluster Bombs VOA 29 Jul 2023 -- Southeast Asian countries are warning about the long-term dangers of cluster bombs in Ukraine after the United States sent the explosives to Kyiv earlier this month for use in their drive to recapture territory seized during Russia's invasion.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Amelia Adams of 60 Minutes Australia US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Kenyan President Ruto US Dept. of State 29 Jul 2023

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• U.S. Officials To Hold Direct Talks With Afghan Taliban Representatives In Doha RFE/RL 29 Jul 2023 -- United States officials will hold rare direct talks with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha to discuss economic issues, security, and women's rights, the U.S. State Department said.
• US sends truckloads of military, logistic reinforcements to Syria's Hasakah Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States has dispatched a large convoy of trucks carrying arms and logistic supplies to Syria's oil-rich northeastern province of Hasakah from northern Iraq, as Washington steps up attempts to further plunder oil reserves and natural resources in the Arab nation.
• US-Led Coalition Makes 23 Close Encounters With Russian Aircraft in Syria in 2023 - Moscow Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- The coalition led by the United States made 23 close encounters with the Russian aerospace forces in Syria in 2023, Rear Adm. Oleg Gurinov, the deputy head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Saturday.
• US to Continue Contacts With Russia on Operations in Syrian Airspace Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States will continue to engage with Russia on operations in Syrian airspace, including in the context of the recent incidents with US drones, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday.
• China's top political advisor stresses implementing Party's policies for governance of Tibet People's Daily 29 Jul 2023 -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning has stressed unswervingly implementing the Party's policies for governance of Tibet in the new era and keeping the Tibet-related work on the right track.
• Armenian Aid Truck Convoy Blocked At Azerbaijani Checkpoint For Third Day RFE/RL 29 Jul 2023 -- A convoy of 19 Armenian trucks carrying emergency food aid to Nagorno-Karabakh remains blocked at an Azerbaijan checkpoint, where it has been waiting for approval to access the Lachin Corridor for three days.
• Somali Officials Confirm Arrests Linked to Military Camp Suicide Bombing VOA 29 Jul 2023 -- Somali authorities have confirmed Saturday the arrest of 14 people, including officers and soldiers, in connection with a suicide bombing Monday that targeted the Jalle Siyad military academy in Mogadishu. The attack killed 30 soldiers and injured 70 others.

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• Niger: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the latest developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Jul 2023 -- The European Union does not recognise and will not recognise the authorities resulting from the putsch in Niger. President Bazoum was democratically elected; he is and remains the only legitimate President of Niger. His release must take place unconditionally and without delay. The EU holds the putschists accountable for his safety and that of his family.
• Secretary Blinken's Calls with Nigerien President Bazoum and Former President Issoufou US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2023
• UN Security Council condemns coup in Niger Global Times 29 Jul 2023 -- The UN Security Council on Friday strongly condemned Wednesday's military coup in Niger that ousted President Mohammed Bazoum.
• EU, UN , African Union mount pressure on Niger coup leaders Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- The European Union and the United Nations Security Council have mounted pressure on Niger coup leaders, while the African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the military to return to the barracks.
• Niger: Security Council strongly condemns 'efforts to unconstitutionally change' Government UN News 29 Jul 2023 -- In a press statement published on Friday, the Security Council members called for the immediate and unconditional release of Niger's democratically-elected President, Mohammed Bazoum, and underscored the need to protect him, his family and members of his Government.
• US Threatens to Pull All Aid for Niger VOA 29 Jul 2023 -- The United States is warning mutineers who have seized control of Niger that U.S. support for the Western African nation will dry up unless President Mohamed Bazoum is released and returned to power.
• UN humanitarian operations continue in Niger despite coup People's Daily 29 Jul 2023 -- The United Nations and partners continue their humanitarian assistance in Niger despite Wednesday's coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, UN officials in Niger said on Friday.
• Military council names new leader of Niger, suspends constitution People's Daily 29 Jul 2023 -- General Abdourahamane Tchiani, former leader of Niger's presidential guard, has been named "president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland" (CNSP) following a military takeover in the West African country, state television reported Friday.
• Answers to journalists' questions President of Russia 29 Jul 2023 -- Following the Russia–Africa Summit Vladimir Putin answered journalists' questions.
• Meeting with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso President of Russia 29 Jul 2023 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso in the Constantine Palace.
• Meeting with Interim President of Mali Assimi Goïta President of Russia 29 Jul 2023 -- Vladimir Putin met with Interim President of the Republic of Mali Assimi Goïta.
• Meeting with Interim President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore President of Russia 29 Jul 2023 -- Vladimir Putin met with Interim President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore at the Constantine Palace.
• Meeting with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa President of Russia 29 Jul 2023 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa at the Constantine Palace.
• Meeting with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo President of Russia 29 Jul 2023 -- Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
• Chinese envoy calls for lifting UN Security Council sanctions on certain African countries People's Daily 29 Jul 2023 -- A Chinese envoy on Friday called on the UN Security Council to lift sanctions against certain African countries so as to improve their capacity for the protection of civilians.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Vice Premier He Lifeng Attending the Decade of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Celebration Event in Pakistan PRC MofA 29 Jul 2023
• Former Minister's Disappearance Risks 'Paralyzing' China's System, Analysts Warn VOA 29 Jul 2023 -- Questions about former Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang's fate remain unanswered after the Chinese government abruptly replaced him with his predecessor, Wang Yi, on Tuesday. Analysts say the opaque nature of his removal will reduce global confidence in China and increase uncertainties that eventually may paralyze China's governance system.
• China and France vow to enhance mutually beneficial economic and financial cooperation between two countries: Ministry of Finance Global Times 29 Jul 2023 -- China and France reiterated their joint approach to multilateral and global issues on Saturday, as established during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to China and reflected in the joint presidential statement. China's Ministry of Finance stated that the two countries will continue to deepen mutually beneficial economic and financial cooperation.
• Bolivia replaces US dollar with Chinese yuan in foreign trade Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- Bolivia has started using the yuan, the currency of China, for its international payments for the import and export of goods, joining Brazil and Argentina in a small but growing challenge to use the Chinese currency against the hegemony of the US dollar.
• Bolivia Joins De-Dollarization Trend by Using Chinese Yuan in Foreign Trade Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- Bolivia has recently joined the ranks of countries that use currencies other than the US dollar in foreign trade.
• Xi meets with foreign leaders in Chengdu Global Times 29 Jul 2023 -- As young athletes gather in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province to compete in the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games, China also starts its summer season diplomacy by welcoming foreign leaders and discuss how to further promote bilateral relations and strengthen solidarity of the Global South to inject impetus into the world in the post COVID-19 era.
• China will firmly safeguard legitimate, lawful right of HKSAR to attend APEC meetings: spokesperson People's Daily 29 Jul 2023 -- China will firmly safeguard the legitimate and lawful right of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to attend APEC meetings, according to a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday.
• Japan's increasing military expansion poses significant challenges to regional and global peace: Chinese Defense Ministry Global Times 29 Jul 2023 -- The Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Saturday expressed strong opposition to the Japanese government describing China as its an "unprecedented and greatest strategic challenge" in a white paper released on Friday. The spokesperson noted that it is Japan that is moving further down the path of military expansion, posing a serious threat to regional and global peace, security and stability.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.29, 2023 ROC MND 29 Jul 2023
• Kim Jong-un Pledges to Develop Cooperation With China to 'New High' Sputnik 29 Jul 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted a reception for the Chinese delegation on Friday, during which the parties agreed to further develop cooperation and respond to the complicated international situation, the North's state-run news agency reported on Saturday.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Hosts Reception for Chinese Delegation KCNA 29 Jul 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received the party and government delegation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) led by Li Hongzhong, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress, on July 28.
• North Korea vows to develop China ties to 'new high' Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- Meeting with a visiting Chinese delegation in Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to develop the countries' relations to a "new high."
• Iran to spare no efforts to have funds in South Korea released: Official Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- Iranian deputy president for legal affairs says the country will spare no legal efforts to force South Korea to release nearly $7 billion worth of Iranian funds that have remained blocked in the country for the past five years because of Seoul's compliance with US sanctions on Tehran.
• Iran's oil revenues up 79%: MP IRNA 29 Jul 2023 -- Hossein Hosseinzadeh, a senior Iranian Member of Parliament, referred to a 79 percent growth in Iran's oil revenues, noting that the country's increased oil revenues have made up for a major deficit in the fiscal budget.
• Now in their 30th week, thousands-strong protests rage on against Israeli cabinet's policies Press TV 29 Jul 2023 -- Tens of thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across the occupied territories for the 30th straight week against hugely unpopular policies spearheaded by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right cabinet.