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• Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Marking Two Years Since the Attack at Abbey Gate DoD 26 Aug 2023 -- "Two years ago, a horrific terrorist attack at Abbey Gate outside Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport killed 13 brave American heroes, as well as approximately 170 Afghan civilians."
• U.S. Defense Secretary Recalls 'Horrific' Attack At Kabul Airport On Second Anniversary RFE/RL 26 Aug 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on August 26 recalled the "horrific terrorist attack" two years ago outside Kabul's airport that killed 13 Americans and an estimated 170 Afghan citizens.
• Statement from President Joe Biden Honoring Sacrifices of the Service Members Killed in the Terrorist Attack During the Withdrawal from Afghanistan The White House 26 Aug 2023
• Two Ukrainian Combat Planes Collide West Of Kyiv, Killing Three Pilots RFE/RL 26 Aug 2023 -- Two Ukrainian aircraft collided in midair while on a training mission over Ukraine's Zhytomyr region, killing three pilots, the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) said on August 26.
• 5TH EDITION OF AUSINDEX-23 AT SYDNEY India PIB 26 Aug 2023 -- 5th edition of biennial AUSINDEX maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) was conducted from 22-25 August 23 at Sydney, Australia
• CONCLAVE-CUM-SYMPOSIUM ON SELF RELIANCE IN MISSILE TECHNOLOGY HELD AT VISAKHAPATNAM India PIB 26 Aug 2023 -- The Missile Technology Conclave-cum-Symposium themed 'Aatmanirbharta in Missile Repairs & Indigenisation Technologies (AMRIT-2023)', was organised by INS Kalinga at Samudrika Auditorium, Naval Base, Visakhapatnam on 23 Aug 23
• INS Sunayna visit to port of Durban, South Africa India PIB 26 Aug 2023 -- INS Sunayna visited port of Durban, South Africa from 21-25 Aug 23 reinforcing India's ties with the maritime partners towards and in accordance with Prime Minister's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)
• Europe eyes purchase of Iranian-made drones: Military official Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- An Iranian military official says many Western countries have asked to purchase Iran's unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Russia says its military ties with Iran will withstand US pressures IRNA 26 Aug 2023 -- Russia's military cooperation with Iran will continue despite pressures from the United States and its allies, says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
• Russia says it won't succumb to US dictates, military cooperation with Iran to continue Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Russia has emphasized that the bond between Moscow and Tehran will withstand foreign pressure and the Russia-Iran military ties will go ahead regardless of US-led attempts to undermine the relation.

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• BiH: Statement by the Spokesperson on the defamation law in Republika Srpska European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 Aug 2023 -- The European Union deplores the entry into force of amendments to the criminal code of the Republika Srpska entity, reintroducing criminal penalties for defamation. These legislative changes impose unnecessary and disproportionate restrictions on independent media and civil society.
• Greetings to President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania President of Russia 26 Aug 2023 -- Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the Republic of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania on the 15th anniversary of the republic's independence.
• Greetings to President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev President of Russia 26 Aug 2023 -- Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the Republic of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev on the 15th anniversary of the republic's independence.

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• Lebanon arrests two Israeli spies at Beirut airport trying to flee Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Lebanese security authorities have arrested two people in connection with espionage for Israel as they were trying to leave the country through Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport in the Lebanese capital, local media reported.
• The (Purported) Death Of Prigozhin: Five Questions On What Comes Next RFE/RL 26 Aug 2023 -- Three days after an Embraer 600 passenger jet linked to Yevgeny Prigozhin broke up and slammed into the ground north of Moscow, there is still no final clarity on the fate of the Wagner Group founder.
• PLA garrison in Hong Kong completes 26th routine rotation People's Daily 26 Aug 2023 -- The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on Friday completed the 26th rotation since it began garrisoning Hong Kong in 1997.
• China unveils more measures to support property sector People's Daily 26 Aug 2023 -- Relevant government departments of China unveiled a slew of measures on Friday to bolster the country's property sector.
• Chinese military conducts mock 'blockade' of Taiwan CNA 26 Aug 2023 -- China sent a total of 32 military aircraft and nine naval vessels into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) and waters around the island over a 24-hour period as of Saturday morning, in what an expert described as a mock "blockade."
• Chinese defense ministry slams U.S. arms sale to Taiwan People's Daily 26 Aug 2023 -- China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes the United States' arms sale to China's Taiwan region, a defense ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
• Mainland spokesperson slams DPP for obstructing cross-Strait exchanges People's Daily 26 Aug 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for attempting to cover up their true aim of obstructing cross-Strait exchanges with its so-called "plan" on the issue.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Aug.26, 2023 ROC MND 26 Aug 2023
• Taiwan sends warning about discussing sensitive topics in China CNA 26 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has published a list of current affairs topics that it said visitors to China should refrain from discussing to avoid being detained under Beijing's recently introduced espionage laws.
• Russia, China clash with US at UN over North Korean missile tests Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- The United States ambassador to the United Nations has accused China and Russia of blocking a unified UN Security Council response to North Korea's missile tests.
• Iran reiterates call on Taliban to secure water share in Hirmand River Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reiterated the country's call to secure its water rights in the Hirmand River and its sources in neighboring Afghanistan.
• Iran court rules US must pay $330mn in damages over Nojeh coup plot Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- An Iranian court has ruled that the United States must pay $330 million in damages to the families of the martyrs of the abortive Nojeh coup d'etat in Iran.
• Iran Grapples With Exodus Of Health-Care Professionals RFE/RL 26 Aug 2023 -- Sepideh, a middle-aged doctor, left Iran to benefit from the higher wages and better living conditions offered abroad.
• Iranian Forces Thwart Judiciary Lawyers' Gathering at Parliament VOA 26 Aug 2023 -- "Relevant authorities" in Iran intervened Saturday to prevent a protest in the capital, Tehran, by judiciary lawyers in front of the parliament, according to media reports.
• "Chandrayaan-3 has proved India's capability for cost-effective Space missions" India PIB 26 Aug 2023 -- "Chandrayaan-3 has proved India's capability for cost-effective Space missions"
• Sarkozi to face trial for receiving funds for presidential bid from Libya's Gaddafi Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will face a trial in 2025 on charges of corruption and receiving illegal funding from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential campaign, according to France's financial prosecutors.
• Thousands of protesters take to streets against Israeli cabinet for 34th consecutive week Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Tens of thousands have attended mass rallies across the occupied territories for the 34th consecutive week in protest at the hard-right Israeli cabinet's policies, including its so-called judicial overhaul plan.
• Nigeriens hold thousands-strong rally in support of military leaders Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Tens of thousands of supporters of Niger's military government have rallied in capital Niamey to declare their opposition to foreign intervention in the country, including by its former colonial power France.
• Niger troops on 'maximum alert' in face of military threat Press TV 26 Aug 2023 -- Niger's military government has ordered its armed forces to go on the highest alert in the face of an increased threat of military action by a West African regional bloc that is calling for the restoration of the country's deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum.
• Presidents Tinubu, Biden to Meet at UN, Likely Discuss Niger VOA 26 Aug 2023 -- Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month, his spokesperson said Saturday.
• US Embassy Joins Others Voicing Concern About Zimbabwe Election VOA 26 Aug 2023 -- The U.S. Embassy in Harare joined other election observers Saturday in voicing deep concerns about Zimbabwe's general election, saying it fell short of the requirements of the country's constitution and regional guidelines.