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• Florida National Guard Activated as Hurricane Idalia Approaches DoD News 29 Aug 2023 -- Hurricane Idalia is on track to reach Florida's west coast by tomorrow morning.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing DoD 29 Aug 2023
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah DoD 29 Aug 2023
• Understanding Warfighter Demands, Emerging Solutions Gives U.S. Edge DoD News 29 Aug 2023 -- The Pentagon's top research and engineering official said she remains laser focused on providing the warfighter with an asymmetric advantage in fielding future capabilities.
• III MEF and Republic of Korea Marines operate from USS Blue Ridge during Ulchi Freedom Shield 23 USMC News 29 Aug 2023 -- The command element of III Marine Expeditionary Force, with key leaders and planners from the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, embarked on the USS Blue Ridge for the final phase of Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23.
• Force Design 2030: Acquisition for the Future Battlefield USMC News 29 Aug 2023 -- The 2018 National Defense Strategy warns that U.S. adversaries are actively challenging the long-standing rules-based international order, thus "creating a security environment more complex and volatile than any we have experienced in recent memory."
• AFCENT, coalition partners integrate during Agile Spartan US Air Force 29 Aug 2023 -- U.S. Air Forces Central successfully concluded Operation Agile Spartan 23.2 Aug. 26, showcasing the power of collective military efforts and a proactive approach to combat readiness. The multinational operation highlighted the transformative nature of decentralized airpower deployment with Agile Combat Employment at the forefront.
• USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) Completes Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy US Navy 29 Aug 2023 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) wrapped up participation in the bilateral exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy, Aug. 27, 2023.
• Multinational Defense Leaders Meet in Manila, Talk 'Free, Open' Indo-Pacific US Navy 29 Aug 2023 -- Military leaders from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and United States joined in Manila to further grow the cooperation that exists between the four nations, August 26-27.
• VCNO Delivers Remarks at SENEDIA's Defense Innovation Days US Navy 29 Aug 2023
• SECNAV Del Toro Meets with Leaders in Sweden, Finland, and Ireland US Navy Press Release 29 Aug 2023 -- Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro visited Sweden, Finland, and Ireland to meet with partner and ally navies, government and military leaders, and Sailors and Marines, Aug. 20-27.
• DOD Maintains Readiness as U.S. Assists Ukraine DoD News 29 Aug 2023 -- Through coordination with allies, the defense industrial base in the U.S. has been effective in leveraging every tool available to field those capabilities needed by Ukraine on the battlefield while managing the risks to U.S. readiness, said the Pentagon's top acquisition official.
• Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With U.K. Permanent Under Secretary of Defence David Williams DoD 29 Aug 2023
• Papua New Guinea opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defense pact Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- Papua New Guinea's opposition leader has sought a Supreme Court review of the legality of a recently signed defense cooperation agreement with the United States, highlighting continuing unhappiness about the pact in the Pacific island country.
• Commander of NATO's Allied Air Command visits Iceland "Government of Iceland 29 Aug 2023 -- General James B. Hecker commander of NATO's Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) and the US Air Force Europe (USAFE) is visiting Iceland. Hecker met with Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, where they discussed the war in Ukraine, NATOs enhanced deterrence and defence in the importance of Iceland for maintaining situational awareness in the North-Atlantic.
• Estonia and Spain agreed on extending NASAMS air defence unit rotation in Estonia Estonia MoD 29 Aug 2023 -- At the margins of the European Union informal defence ministerial, the Minister of Defence of Spain Margarita Robles and the Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur agreed that Spain will extend the NASAMS air defence unit rotation in Estonia.
• Pacific Fleet's corvette Gremyashy undergoes mock enemy submarine search drills in Sea of Japan Russia MoD 29 Aug 2023 -- The Pacific Fleet's corvette Gremyashy undergoes mock enemy submarine search drills in the northern part of the Sea of Japan.
• Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 29 Aug 2023 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This announcement is the Biden Administration's forty-fifth tranche of equipment to be provided from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021.
• New Package of Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2023 -- "Today we are announcing the next package of military assistance to aid Ukraine as it defends its territory and protects its people. This package contains important capabilities to help Ukraine on the battlefield."
• AIM-9M Missiles, $250 Million in Additional Security Assistance Headed for Ukraine DoD News 29 Aug 2023 -- With the presidential drawdown authority package announced today, the U.S. has committed more than $43 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion in February 2022.
• US announces $250 million in fresh military aid to Ukraine Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- The United States has announced $250 million in fresh military aid to Ukraine after it was revealed that Washington has decided not to give diplomacy a chance to resolve the conflict between Russia and the ex-Soviet Republic.
• US Providing up to $250 Million in More Aid for Ukraine VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- The United States is providing up to $250 million in additional military aid for Ukraine in a package that includes more rockets for HIMARS and AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles that can be used to defend Ukrainian skies.
• China, Pakistan launch joint air exercise featuring Chinese warplanes on both sides Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- In a first since Pakistan inducted Chinese-made J-10CE fighters into its air force, the two countries kicked off a joint air exercise on Monday, with experts saying on Tuesday that the drill will further enhance exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries and contribute to regional peace and stability.
• China launches new-generation frigate: media Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- China reportedly launched the first hull of its new-generation frigate, allegedly designated the Type 054B, in Shanghai last week, with observers expecting it to be an advanced but also cost-effective versatile vessel for far sea operations.
• Kim Jong Un Says N. Korean Navy to Become Part of Nuclear Deterrence Force - State Media Sputnik 29 Aug 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Tuesday that the country's navy would become an integral part of the country's nuclear deterrence forces, Pyongyang-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
• Top DPRK leader instructs navy to develop fighting capacity, calls for war preparedness People's Daily 29 Aug 2023 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has instructed the Korean People's Army (KPA) Navy to rapidly develop its fighting capacity and make an all-out effort to get combat-ready, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Tuesday.
• Australian Defence Force to purchase smart sea mines Australia DOD 29 Aug 2023 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will purchase new, smart sea mines, which will reinvigorate Defence's maritime mining capability, and are deployable from submarines, ships and aircraft.
• Defence supports Pacific Partners to combat illegal fishing in the region Australia DOD 29 Aug 2023 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has conducted 17 missions and patrolled 686,000 square kilometres in an operation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific.
• Australian armour in Indonesia for exercise Australia DOD 29 Aug 2023 -- It has been a long journey for the 1st Armoured Regiment's contribution of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks and support vehicles to Exercise Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia.
• Royal Canadian Air Force to participate for the first time in multinational exercise in the United Kingdom Canada 29 Aug 2023 -- Aircraft and personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will participate for the first time in Exercise COBRA WARRIOR 23-2, a Royal Air Force hosted multinational live-fly exercise held at Royal Air Force (RAF) station Waddington in the United Kingdom, from September 4 to 22, 2023.
• Iran's homegrown tactical air defense system can hit dozen targets at once: Military official Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- A high-ranking Iranian military official says the country's domestically-developed Tactical Sayyad (Hunter) air defense system can intercept several aerial targets at a distance of more than a hundred kilometers.
• Raksha Mantri & Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence discuss capacity building & defence industry cooperation during talks in New Delhi India PIB 29 Aug 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held talks with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence Mr Aden Bare Duale in New Delhi on August 29, 2023
• GENERAL TOMAS MIGUEL MINE RIBEIRO PAIVA, COMMANDER OF BRAZILIAN ARMY ON A SIX DAY VISIT TO INDIA TO BOLSTER DEFENCE TIES India PIB 29 Aug 2023 -- General Tomas Miguel Mine Ribeiro Paiva, Commander of the Brazilian Army, is on a six day visit to India from 28th August to 2nd September 2023
• INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT LEAVES FOR EXERCISE BRIGHT STAR- 23 BEING HELD IN EGYPT India PIB 29 Aug 2023 -- Indian Army contingent comprising of 137 personnel departed for "Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23" scheduled to be conducted from 31 August to 14 September 2023 at Mohammed Naguib Military Base in Egypt
• VISIT OF UAE NAVY SME DELEGATION TO INDIAN NAVY FACILITIES - 27 AUG TO 01 SEP 23 India PIB 29 Aug 2023 -- A three member UAE Navy Subject Matter Expert Delegation led by Colonel Dr Ali Saif Ali Mehrazi arrived India on 27 Aug 23 for four day visit to specialised Meteorology, Oceanography and Weather Modelling units of Indian Navy (IN) at Kochi, Goa and New Delhi
• UN appeals for nuclear test ban amid 'alarming rise in global mistrust' UN News 29 Aug 2023 -- The United Nations on Tuesday called for more global action to end nuclear testing, warning against the danger of "collective suicide".
• Why Biden is Going to Hanoi but Not Jakarta VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- President Joe Biden is set to visit Vietnam on Sept. 10 following his summit with G20 leaders in New Delhi, India.
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica The White House 29 Aug 2023
• Remarks by President Biden and President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of Costa Rica Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 29 Aug 2023
• Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland's Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Jilani US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2023

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 29 August 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 29 Aug 2023
• UN's Otunbaeva Says Afghanistan Should Be Included In Global Climate Talks RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- A top UN official expressed concerns that Afghanistan has been excluded from global discussions on climate change, despite being among the top 10 countries worldwide facing climate-related issues.
• Taiwan rejects Vietnam protest over South China Sea island live-fire drill CNA 29 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's government on Tuesday reaffirmed the nation's right to conduct military exercises in and around a Taipei-controlled island in the disputed South China Sea after the Vietnamese government issued a protest over a drill held earlier this month.
• China Conducting Military Drills in Yellow, South China Seas This Week Sputnik 29 Aug 2023 -- The Chinese navy is carrying out military drills in several areas of the Yellow and South China Seas on August 29-31, the Maritime Safety Administration said on Tuesday.
• Dozens of terrorists killed in joint Syria-Russia airstrikes in Idlib Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- A large number of foreign-sponsored militants have been killed and wounded after Syrian and Russian warplanes carried out a series of joint airstrikes on terrorist bases and arms depots in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib.
• Syria-Türkiye: UN completes 200th cross-border aid mission since February quakes UN News 29 Aug 2023 -- The United Nations on Tuesday announced that it has conducted 200 cross-border missions delivering aid into northwest Syria from Türkiye since the devastating earthquakes that struck the two countries in February.
• Tiny ethnic Ta'ang army is a bellwether for opposition fight against Myanmar junta Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- In Myanmar's complex battle space, Shan state is a particularly fluid patchwork of people's defense forces, ethnic resistance organizations, and criminal gangs, all with varying loyalty to the military junta or the opposition National Unity Government.
• Myanmar military shells Bago region townships, injuring 8 civilians Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- Junta heavy artillery attacks on two townships in central Myanmar's Bago region have injured eight people, including a child, according to the Karen National Union.
• Bangladesh prepares to start voluntary Rohingyas repatriation later this year People's Daily 29 Aug 2023 -- Bangladesh is preparing to start safe and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar later this year, initially with around 1,000 people, a senior government official has said.
• Sudan Army Chief Visits Egypt on First Official Trip Abroad Since Conflict VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- Sudan's military commander and head of the interim council that is officially running the country, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived in the Egyptian coastal town of el- Alamein Monday to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. It is his first official trip outside Sudan since the outset of the country's bloody conflict, which began in April.
• Sudan: 'Civilians need life-saving assistance now,' says UN relief chief UN News 29 Aug 2023 -- Amid the deepening crisis driven by warring militaries in Sudan, the UN announced on Tuesday an additional allocation of $20 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to aid civilians caught up in the turmoil.
• In visit to Gansu, Chinese security chief stresses stability in and around Tibet Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- China's security chief emphasized the importance of national security and the need to confront separatist elements during a visit last week to central Gansu province in what some Tibetans see as an indication of a further clampdown on the ethnic minority.
• Somalia Military Offensive Suffers Setback as Troops Retreat VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- Somali government forces Monday retreated from towns and villages captured in recent months after the al-Shabab militant group carried out a deadly attack on a newly captured base in the village of Cowsweyne.
• Somali President Says Military Operations Against Al-Shabab Will Continue Until 'Final Victory' VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said military operations against al-Shabab will not stop until final victory is achieved.
• Ethiopia: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the situation in Amhara European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Aug 2023 -- The EU expresses serious concern regarding the on-going conflict, alleged violations and abuses of human rights, and reports of dozens of civilian casualties in the Amhara region of Ethiopia.

News Reports

• Qakbot Malware Disrupted in International Cyber Takedown US Dept. of Justice 29 Aug 2023 -- The Justice Department today announced a multinational operation involving actions in the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Latvia to disrupt the botnet and malware known as Qakbot and take down its infrastructure. The Qakbot malicious code is being deleted from victim computers, preventing it from doing any more harm. The Department also announced the seizure of approximately $8.6 million in cryptocurrency in illicit profits.
• FBI-Led Operation Dismantles Notorious Qakbot Malware VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- A global operation led by the FBI has dismantled one of the most notorious cybercrime tools used by criminals to infect computers, launch ransomware attacks and steal sensitive data.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell The White House 29 Aug 2023
• Singapore Busts Multimillion-Dollar Money Laundering Scheme VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- A huge money laundering case has riveted attention in Singapore.
• Russia Voices Position on Ukraine and Foreign Affairs Ahead of UN General Assembly Sputnik 29 Aug 2023 -- Ukraine is continuing strikes on Russian territory, claiming it has the blessing of some of its Western allies. In its position released ahead of the September UN General Assembly, Russia warned the collective West against the escalation and perpetuation of the conflict.
• Russia Extends Pretrial Detention For Former Worker At U.S. Consulate RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- A Moscow court has extended for three months the pretrial detention of a former employee of a U.S. consulate in Russia who is being held on charges of illegally collaborating with foreigners in an action condemned by the United States.
• Moscow Court Rejects Pretrial Release For Putin Critic Igor Girkin RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- A Moscow court rejected a bid for the pretrial release of Igor Girkin, the former leader of Russia-backed separatists in Ukraine and the latest one-time Kremlin favorite finding himself in peril after criticizing President Vladimir Putin's sputtering war effort in Ukraine.
• 'It's Very Clear What Happened': White House Suggests Kremlin Behind Prigozhin's Death RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- The White House on August 29 came close to declaring that the Kremlin was responsible for the death of Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed in a mysterious plane crash last week.
• Interview: Prigozhin's Demise And Russia's 'Gangster Rules' RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- Dmitri Alperovitch is a Soviet-born cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur who has waded deeply into geopolitics. A co-founder of CrowdStrike who helped investigate high-profile cases including the Russian hack of the U.S. Democratic Party in 2016, he also launched the Silverado Policy Accelerator, a nonprofit think tank, to examine U.S. policy challenges in the 21st century.
• Analysts: Prigozhin Death Will Disrupt Wagner Group Activities in Africa VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- While it might be too early to assess the effects the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and other leaders on the Wagner Group's operations in Africa, some analysts say there will be short-term disruptions.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on August 29, 2023 PRC MofA 29 Aug 2023
• US, China Agree to New Dialogue on Trade VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- U.S. and Chinese officials expressed hope for positive economic relations as U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo met with Chinese leaders for a second day in Beijing.
• Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China He Lifeng US Dept. of Commerce 29 Aug 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China He Lifeng to engage on commercial issues impacting the U.S.-China economic relationship.
• Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang US Dept. of Commerce 29 Aug 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang discussed the importance of the bilateral economic relationship between the United States and China.
• Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China Hu Heping US Dept. of Commerce 29 Aug 2023 -- Today U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China Hu Heping. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo underscored the importance of people-to-people exchange to the broader U.S.-China bilateral relationship. Secretary Raimondo also noted the positive efforts made by the Department of Commerce and Ministry of Culture and Tourism to restore the United States as an approved destination for Chinese group travel, which will create jobs and grow the economies of both countries, and foster better understanding between the people and cultures of the two nations.
• China willing to promote more trade dialogues with US; Washington urged to meet Beijing halfway: Premier Li Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed China's willingness to have more dialogues over trade issues when he met with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Beijing on Tuesday, the second day of the US trade chief's China visit. Meanwhile, Li called for more concrete efforts from the US side to push forward the sound development of relations between China and the US, the world's two largest economies.
• China lodges stern representation with US on its law enforcement personnel unreasonably interrogating, harassing Chinese cargo ship Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- China has lodged a stern representation with the US on the matter concerning a Hong Kong-registered Chinese vessel that was subjected to unreasonable questioning and harassment by US law enforcement personnel recently, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, who also demanded the US cease the unwarranted interrogations and harassment of Chinese personnel traveling to the US.
• Moves to 'politicize' trade will prove 'disastrous' for global economy, China warns US Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- China has warned the United States against moves to "politicize" trade issues, saying such measures will prove "disastrous" for the global economy.
• China-Africa to inject stability, positive energy to turbulent world: Chinese defense minister Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- Positive China-Africa cooperation can inject more stability into the world, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu said at the Third China-Africa Peace and Security Forum that kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing. Some defense officials and military officers from African countries also hailed the China-proposed Global Security Initiative (GSI), noting the deepened China-Africa cooperation could help tackle security challenges the continent is facing.
• UK foreign secretary to visit China, first in five years Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is set to make a long-anticipated trip to China on Wednesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday. The visit will make Cleverly the highest-ranking UK official to visit China since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Foreign Secretary visits Beijing to further British interests UK FCDO 29 Aug 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary is visiting China on Wednesday 30 August for high-level talks with senior representatives from the Chinese government.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on President of Benin Patrice Talon's Visit to China and China-Benin Relations PRC MofA 29 Aug 2023
• Local group in Hong Kong disbanded for disseminating ideas of 'Hong Kong independence' Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- A local organization that was set up to promote Cantonese in Hong Kong was disbanded on Monday after the Hong Kong Police Force's national security department visited the family residence of the group's organizeron August 22. Experts said the organization ostensibly claimed to promote Cantonese but in reality, subtly disseminated ideas linked to "Hong Kong independence," creating controversial factors that could impact social order.
• Hong Kong police arrest two for 'collusion' with foreign countries over protest fund Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- Hong Kong national security police on Tuesday arrested two more people with ties to a now-defunct fund set up to help those targeted for involvement in the 2019 protest movement.
• INTERVIEW: 'I don't know if it's possible for me to ever return to Hong Kong' Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- A photography professor from the Massachusetts Institute of Art and Design has been refused entry to Hong Kong for the second time, further evidence that an ongoing crackdown on dissent under a draconian national security law could affect which foreign nationals are allowed to travel to the city.
• Value of Chinese real estate firm's Malaysian residential project seen dropping Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- Real estate analysts said they expected property values to drop at a Chinese developer's housing project in Malaysia's Johor state and that the U.S. $100 billion venture may not be completed, despite the firm saying this week the business was stable.
• Former Guizhou Party chief placed under investigation Global Times 29 Aug 2023 -- Sun Zhigang, former chief of the Provincial Party Committee in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently under a disciplinary review and supervision investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CCDI), according to the CCDI website on Monday.
• China's military sent drone to circle Taiwan: defense ministry CNA 29 Aug 2023 -- A combined total of more than 20 People's Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes and warships were detected around Taiwan during the 24-hour period from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, including one drone that was found circling Taiwan proper, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
• Defense ministry urges China to stop 'unprovoked military harassment' CNA 29 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday urged Beijing to cease "unprovoked military harassment" after 12 Chinese warplanes and five naval vessels were detected in the vicinity of Taiwan.
• Taipei reports Chinese military activity near Taiwan Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's defense ministry has reported Chinese military activity near the self-ruled island, warning of a possible "sharp increase" in tensions.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. Aug. 29, 2023 ROC MND 29 Aug 2023
• Foxconn founder Gou confirms Taiwan presidential bid Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's mercurial richest man and founder of Foxconn, Terry Gou, has ended months of speculation - largely fueled by his own cryptic statements at rallies - by confirming he is joining the presidential elections.
• Taiwan lobbies for U.N. inclusion ahead of general assembly CNA 29 Aug 2023 -- Taiwan's government reiterated its pitch to be included in the United Nations ahead of the General Assembly kicking off next week and after facing more than fifty years of exclusion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
• North Korea warns of 'nuclear war' as US, Japan, South Korea stage drills Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- The United States, South Korea, and Japan have staged joint maritime missile drills off the Korean peninsula, drawing condemnation from North Korea which warned Washington and its allies of the "danger of a nuclear war."
• North Korea brings home around 700 of its workers from China and Russia Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- North Korea has repatriated at least 700 of its citizens who were stranded in China and Russia since they were dispatched there by their government before the coronavirus pandemic, sources in those countries told Radio Free Asia.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Hosts Banquet in Celebration of Navy Day KCNA 29 Aug 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave a banquet in the evening of August 27 in celebration of the Day of the Navy of the Korean People's Army (KPA).
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Congratulatory Speech in Celebration of Navy Day KCNA 29 Aug 2023 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un paid a congratulatory visit to the Navy Command on the occasion of the Navy Day, the holiday of the glorious Navy of the Korean People's Army, and made a meaningful speech to congratulate all the service personnel of the Navy.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Pays Congratulatory Visit to KPA Navy Command KCNA 29 Aug 2023 -- The Juche-based naval force, which has won great fame, making the immortal history of heroic combats to defend the sea of the country along the immutable course of loyalty under the ever-victorious Workers' Party of Korea, is significantly celebrating the day of its foundation.
• North Korea: US' reckless moves raise 'danger of nuclear war' on Korean Peninsula Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- North Korea says the United States is increasing the chances of a "nuclear war" on the Korean Peninsula as a result of its reckless confrontational moves.
• Enemy's strategy to isolate Iran fails: President Raisi ISNA 29 Aug 2023 -- Iranian President stated, "At the beginning of the government's work, many people did not believe that the government could manage the country's situation, but with the change of discourse that took place in this government based on returning to the people and being with the people and relying on internal capacities, with the participation of the people, we were able to improve the situation in a short time".
• Enemy failed to isolate Iran, drive nation to despair: President Raeisi Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says efforts by the enemies to isolate Iran and drive the Iranian people to despair have failed, whereas all indicators attest to growth and progress in the country.
• Iranian Student Group Publishes Memo Showing Official Push For Gender-Segregated Classes RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- A student group says officials at Ferdowsi University in the city of Mashhad have decided to segregate classes by gender for the upcoming school year.
• At Least 10 Iranian Professors Dismissed For Support Of Student Protests RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- Iranian authorities have dismissed at least 10 university professors who supported nationwide protests that began last September following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
• Pakistan's Ex-PM Khan Remains in Jail After Suspension of Sentence VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- A federal court in Pakistan suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's corruption conviction and three-year jail sentence Tuesday, ordering his release on bail. But another court swiftly ordered him to be detained in a separate case.
• Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's Graft Conviction Suspended, Says Lawyer RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- An appeals court in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, has suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's conviction for corruption and three-year-prison sentence, his lawyers and court officials said on August 29.
• 'Manipulation' keeps Imran Khan in prison despite bail, lawyers say Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has remained in prison despite the Islamabad High Court suspending his recent conviction on corruption charges, with his lawyers claiming that a "manipulation of justice" is keeping him behind bars.
• Pakistani court suspends ex-PM Imran Khan's graft conviction Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- A Pakistani high court suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent conviction on corruption charges on Tuesday, his lawyer says.
• Pakistan high court suspends Imran Khan conviction IRNA 29 Aug 2023 -- A Pakistani court has suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's three-year prison sentence on corruption charges, according to Pakistani media.
• ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission India PIB 29 Aug 2023 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said today that after close on the heels of successful Chandrayaan mission, India is ready with the first Sun Mission "Aditya-L1", which ISRO is all set to launch, most likely on 2nd of September
• Putin, Modi discuss BRICS summit, bilateral ties over phone People's Daily 29 Aug 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held phone talks Monday on the outcomes of the recently held BRICS Summit and bilateral cooperation.
• BRICS expansion marks new starting point for cooperation People's Daily 29 Aug 2023 -- Historic moment in BRICS cooperation was witnessed in Johannesburg, South Africa. At a press conference during the 15th BRICS Summit, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Argentina, Iran and Ethiopia are formally invited to join the BRICS family. The six countries' membership will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
• EU eyes next enlargement by 2030: European Council president People's Daily 29 Aug 2023 -- The European Union (EU) should be ready for its next enlargement by 2030, European Council President Charles Michel said at the Bled Strategic Forum held here on Monday.
• Libya politicians call for ouster of Dbeibeh govt. over secret meeting with Israel FM Press TV 29 Aug 2023 -- Top Libyan politicians have called for the ouster of the government of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh after it was revealed that the country's foreign minister and her Israeli counterpart met secretly, despite the two countries not having formal relations.
• UNHCR fears an escalating protection crisis in Niger, urges swift action UNHCR 29 Aug 2023 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian outlook in Niger.
• Niger spiralling into 'protection crisis' following takeover: UNHCR UN News 29 Aug 2023 -- The political crisis in Niger has created uncertainty for scores of vulnerable displaced people, with restrictions on humanitarian operations limiting aid and protection, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.
• Niger Political Crisis Risks Humanitarian Crisis VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- With no political solution in sight, the United Nations refugee agency warns that Niger's political crisis could rapidly deteriorate into a humanitarian crisis as attacks by non-state armed groups continue and sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States on the country begin to bite.
• The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland indicts former Algerian defence minister Federal Council - Swiss Government 29 Aug 2023 -- The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland on 28.08.2023 filed an indictment in the Federal Criminal Court against Khaled NEZZAR, the former Algerian defence minister and member of the High Council of State (Haut Comité d'État, HCE). According to the indictment, NEZZAR is accused of violating the laws of armed conflicts in accordance with the Geneva Conventions between 1992 and 1994 in connection with the civil war in Algeria and of committing crimes against humanity. In particular, it is alleged that at the very least he knowingly and willingly condoned, coordinated and encouraged the torture and other cruel, inhumane or humiliating acts, physical and psychological assaults, arbitrary detentions and convictions and extra-judicial executions.
• Zimbabwe: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Aug 2023 -- The EU takes note of the announcement of the 23 August 2023 Harmonised Elections' results by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). On Election Day, Zimbabweans turned out in great numbers, and showed their determination to exercise their voting rights. They need to be granted full transparency and integrity in the electoral process.
• Guatemala: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on developments after the Presidential elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Aug 2023 -- The European Union welcomes the Supreme Electoral Tribunal's officialisation of the results of the Presidential election in Guatemala that took place on 20 August. This announcement by the country's highest electoral authorities confirms the clear victory of President-elect Mr Bernardo Arévalo.
• Election Results in Guatemala US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2023 -- On behalf of the United States, we again congratulate Bernardo Arévalo on his election as the next president of Guatemala, as confirmed by the vote results certified on August 28.
• UN: Hundreds of thousands of people forced to scam Radio Free Asia 29 Aug 2023 -- Hundreds of thousands of people across Southeast Asia have been enslaved and forced to carry out online scams worth billions of dollars, a new U.N. report says, with Cambodia and wartorn Myanmar the worst affected and Thailand serving as a major trafficking hub.
• European Court Again Rules That Bosnia's Constitution Violates Human Rights RFE/RL 29 Aug 2023 -- The European Court of Human Rights (EHCR) on August 29 ruled in favor of a complaint by a Bosnian dignitary against Bosnia-Herzegovina and reiterated that the Balkan country's constitution violates human rights.
• Malawi's Opposition Wants President to Resign Over Economic Challenges VOA 29 Aug 2023 -- Malawi's main opposition party is pushing for the resignation of President Lazarus Chakwera over a looming economic crisis resulting in fuel shortages, a scarcity of foreign exchange and increased grain prices.