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• U.S., Philippine Navies Conduct Bilateral Sail to Enhance Interoperability US Navy 04 Sep 2023 -- U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and Philippine Navy guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) conducted a bilateral sail in the South China Sea Sept. 4, to enhance the interoperability between the two navies.
• Wider Europe Briefing: NATO's Busy Autumn And How The EU Will Cope With A Glut Of Ukrainian Food RFE/RL 04 Sep 2023
• Russia proposes joint naval drill with China, North Korea Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2023 -- Russia has formally proposed to China and North Korea for a joint naval drill in July, South Korea's spies said on Monday - a move that could further escalate tensions in East Asia.
• Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Gorshkov makes business visit to Algeria Russia MoD 04 Sep 2023 -- A detachment of ships and support vessels of the Northern Fleet headed by the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov has completed a business call at the port of Oran of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and continued fulfilment of tasks under the long-range campaign plan.
• Detachment of Northern Fleet warships practise anti-submarine missions in Barents Sea Russia MoD 04 Sep 2023 -- A detachment of Northern Fleet warships practised anti-submarine tasks in the northern regions of the Barents Sea.
• Production of Kamikaze Drones Launched In Russia's Kamchatka Region Sputnik 04 Sep 2023 -- The Russian Armed Forces have mastered the use of kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the special military operation to achieve specific objectives without endangering military personnel.
• Ramaphosa: No Evidence South Africa Sold Weapons to Russia VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- South Africa's president said Sunday that an independent panel has found that there is no evidence that a Russian ship gathered weapons in South Africa for Russia.
• Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cuba - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Sep 2023 -- The Ministry of the Interior has detected and it is working to neutralize and dismantle a human trafficking network that operates from Russia in order to incorporate Cuban citizens living there and even some living in Cuba, into the military forces that participate in military operations in Ukraine.
• Mateship thrives in inaugural exercise Australia DOD 04 Sep 2023 -- For the first time, the ADF and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the support of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), have conducted Exercise Alon, focusing on combined amphibious operations.
• DPRK fires long-range strategic cruise missiles in drill: report People's Daily 04 Sep 2023 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles at dawn on Saturday, in a simulated tactical nuclear attack drill designed to send a warning against another round of U.S.-South Korea joint exercises, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday.
• U.S. aircraft warned off Iran's airspace several times in 2 years: commander People's Daily 04 Sep 2023 -- A senior military commander said Iran had used its homegrown Karrar interceptor drone to warn U.S. aircraft off the country's airspace on a number of occasions over the past two years.
• Iran ready to hold joint air defense drills with friendly countries: Commander Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- The chief commander of Iran's Air Defense Force says the country is ready to share its defense experience with friendly countries and stage joint exercises with them.
• Israel requests U.S. approval to purchase more F-35 aircraft People's Daily 04 Sep 2023 -- Israel has submitted an official request to the United States to purchase a third squadron of F-35 stealth combat aircraft, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
• Solomon Islands says Australia to enlarge, extend security deployment Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2023 -- Australia will increase its security force in the Solomon Islands to help ensure stability during the Pacific Games and next year's national elections, according to the island country's government.
• US Vice President Heads to ASEAN Summit as Regional Tensions Ramp Up VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Alaska Monday for a refuel on her way to Jakarta to meet with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, in a summit hosted by Indonesia, the outgoing chair of the 10-nation group.

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• Afghan Women On Hunger Strike In Germany To Protest Taliban's 'Gender Apartheid' RFE/RL 04 Sep 2023 -- A group of Afghan women's rights activists have launched a hunger strike in Germany to protest against the policies of the ruling Taliban that limit the rights and freedoms of Afghan women.
• $1 billion now required to support millions fleeing Sudan conflict as needs soar UNHCR 04 Sep 2023 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and 64 humanitarian and national civil society organizations today appealed for $1 billion to provide essential aid and protection to over 1.8 million people expected to arrive in five neighbouring countries by the end of 2023, fleeing ongoing conflict in Sudan.
• Urgent call for $1 billion to support millions fleeing Sudan conflict UN News 04 Sep 2023 -- The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and 64 humanitarian and national civil society organisations on Monday appealed for $1 billion to provide essential aid and protection to more than 1.8 million people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan who are expected to arrive in five neighbouring countries by the end of 2023.
• Pakistani PM Claims Weapons Left Behind In Afghanistan Add To Security Threats RFE/RL 04 Sep 2023 -- Pakistan's caretaker prime minister says that weapons and military equipment left behind by U.S. and other foreign forces in Afghanistan are being used against Pakistan, worsening the security situation in the country.
• Syrian FM: Illegal presence of American, Turkish forces will eventually end Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has stressed that the American and Turkish illegal military presence in the Arab country will eventually end.
• Clashes Resume Between Kurds, Arab Tribes in Syria Sputnik 04 Sep 2023 -- Clashes between Kurdish formations of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Arab tribes have resumed in Syria's northeastern province of Deir ez-Zor, local sources told Sputnik on Monday.
• US, Kurdish-Led SDF, Local Leaders Agree on De-Escalation in Syria's Deir ez-Zor - Embassy Sputnik 04 Sep 2023 -- Two senior US officials visited the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor and agreed with representatives of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) and local tribal leaders to de-escalate situation in the region amid increasing tensions, the US Embassy in Syria has said.
• Israel launches large-scale raid on Jenin, arrests Palestinians Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- Israeli forces, backed by drones and a helicopter, have stormed the northern occupied West Bank city of Jenin and its refugee camp, sparking clashes with local Palestinians and resistance fighters.
• Kosovo's President Accuses Serbia Of Following 'Putin's Plan' By Destabilizing Balkans RFE/RL 04 Sep 2023 -- Kosovar President Vjosa Osmani has accused Serbia of trying to destabilize the Western Balkans in a similar fashion to how she said Russia acted against Ukraine in 2014.
• Algerian Military Fires on Jet Skiers From Morocco, Killing Two Sputnik 04 Sep 2023 -- Algerian officials claimed that their military fired "multiple" warning shots before opening fire on a group of jet skiers who inadvertently crossed into Algerian territory from Morocco as they were exploring the coastline near the Moroccan resort town of Saidia.

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• Gabon coup leader takes presidential oath Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- General Brice Oligui Nguema has taken the oath of office as Gabon's interim president, less than a week after he led a coup that toppled the 55-year-old ruling dynasty.
• Gabon Military Leader Sworn in Amid Calls for Return to Constitutional Order VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- The leader of the coup that ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo was sworn in Monday, amid international calls for a return to constitutional order. VOA visited Bitam, a town in northern Gabon near the border with Cameroon, to gauge people's moods.
• Gabon's Coup Leader Sworn in, Doesn't Say How Long He'll Hold Power VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- General Brice Oligui Nguema took the oath of office as Gabon's interim president at the presidential palace in the capital, Libreville, amid a cheering crowd of supporters and a military display.
• News conference following Russian-Turkish talks President of Russia 04 Sep 2023 -- Following the Russian-Turkish talks, Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a joint news conference.
• Russia-Turkiye talks President of Russia 04 Sep 2023 -- Talks between Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan are currently underway in Sochi.
• Putin Says Hopefully Moscow, Ankara Will Agree on Turkiye Gas Hub Soon Sputnik 04 Sep 2023 -- On September 4, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived to Russia's Sochi to meet with his Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 4, 2023 PRC MofA 04 Sep 2023
• Foreign state immunity law aids security People's Daily 04 Sep 2023 -- The adoption of a law on foreign state immunity is a major step in safeguarding national sovereignty and security, and also the latest achievement in enriching its legislative toolkit of external affairs, China's top legislature said.
• Washington's 'competition and control competition' strategy toward China unlikely to succeed: State Security Ministry Global Times 04 Sep 2023 -- The US government's so-called "competition and control competition" strategy toward China is unlikely to succeed, as China won't follow the pace of the US and will continue to keep its strong strategic determination and self-confidence, China's Ministry of State Security said on Monday in a post, seen on its Wechat account.
• It's complete political manipulation of US' designating China for IUU fishing: Chinese FM Global Times 04 Sep 2023 -- It is complete political manipulation of the US' designating China for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, because it made a general identification and determination of a country based on the illegal fishing activities of individual fishing vessels, which has no legal basis, seriously disrupting the order of international fisheries cooperation, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Monday.
• Italian Foreign Minister visits China, a signal of 'seeking cooperation and dialogue' Global Times 04 Sep 2023 -- Ahead of Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's visit to China, the Italian official said that trade between the two countries did not meet expectations, which Western media interpreted as a hint that the only G7 country is preparing to withdraw from cooperation within the framework of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Some Chinese experts said whether Rome's possible withdrawal would become a major setback for China-Italy relations depends on how discussions between the two sides progress, but the impact should not be "fundamentally detrimental" for bilateral ties.
• China warns neighbors against repeat of 'Ukraine tragedy' in Southeast Asia Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- China says Southeast Asian countries must be cautious about being used as geopolitical pawns by foreign players sowing discord in the region for their own gain.
• Hong Kong students to go on more 'red' study trips to mainland China Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2023 -- Dressing up as revolutionary-era communist soldiers. Participating in military-style experiences. Visiting key spots where Mao Zedong consolidated his power during the 1934-35 "Long March."
• China's chip industry 'not successful' even before sanctions: Ex-TSMC executive CNA 04 Sep 2023 -- Former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) co-Chief Operating Officer Chiang Shang-yi (蔣尚義) has described the struggles of China's chip industry as predating U.S. sanctions, stating in an interview that "people" were the country's "biggest hurdle."
• China sets up a bureau for private economy Global Times 04 Sep 2023 -- In a significant move to further bolster the private sector, a crucial driving force for the country's economic output, China announced on Monday that it has set up a bureau specializing in promoting the private economy's development under the country's top economic planner.
• TPP's Ko says China policy will be based on 'deterrence & communication' CNA 04 Sep 2023 -- Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Monday he would make "deterrence and communication" the foundation of his China policy to avoid staking Taiwan's future on "goodwill" alone.
• Taiwan or bust Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2023 -- In its daily briefing on Chinese military activities around Taiwan on Monday, Taipei's Ministry of National Defense said that just two People's Liberation Army aircraft were in the air.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep. 4, 2023 ROC MND 04 Sep 2023
• Eswatini Not Expecting 'Friction' With China Over Taiwan President Visit VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen this week visits the Kingdom of Eswatini — the island's last Africa ally — following a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to continental powerhouse South Africa, which surrounds Eswatini.
• South Korea warns the North to stop nukes program or risk regime instability Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2023 -- South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued a fresh warning to North Korea Monday, urging Pyongyang to halt its nuclear program if it wants to avoid regime instability.
• Iran FM: Unblocking funds in South Korea opens new chapter in bilateral relations Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister says a recent agreement reached to unblock the country's frozen funds in South Korea will open a new chapter in the two country's relations.
• Iran, Saudi Arabia 'influential' countries in West Asia region, Muslim world: President Raeisi Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has praised Iran and Saudi Arabia as two influential countries in the West Asia region and the Muslim world, calling for further promotion of ties between Tehran and Riyadh.
• Iran will not tie expansion of trade relations to JCPOA revival: FM spox Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- Iran will not tie expansion of its trade relations with other countries to the outcome of talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, the Foreign Ministry's spokesman says.
• Iranian Professor Dismissed Amid Purge Ahead Of Amini's Death Anniversary RFE/RL 04 Sep 2023 -- Behrouz Chamanara, a professor at Kurdistan University in western Iran, has been dismissed following a directive from the Ministry of Intelligence as officials continue to attack academics for their support of protests over the death of a young woman in police custody for allegedly wearing her head scarf improperly.
• IAEA Reports Lack of Progress in Resolving Iranian Nuclear Issues VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency reported no progress Monday in resolving issues involving Iran's nuclear program, including re-installing surveillance cameras to monitor the country's nuclear activity.
• Pakistan Expects $50 Billion Investment from Saudi Arabia, UAE Within 5 Years VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- Pakistan's caretaker prime minister said Monday that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will invest $25 billion each in his cash-strapped country within five years.
• Pakistani Pastor Survives Assassination Attempt VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- Police in Muslim-majority Pakistan confirmed Monday that a leader of a local Christian congregation was shot and wounded in an eastern district where mob-led attacks on a Christian neighborhood burned around two dozen churches and scores of homes last month.
• Netanyahu vows to build border fence with Jordan despite normalization Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to build a border fence with Jordan, the second Arab country with which it signed a so-called peace accord.
• Libya's prosecutor to probe secret meeting with Israel FM Press TV 04 Sep 2023 -- Libya's chief prosecutor has set up a fact-finding mission to probe a recent secret meeting between the country's foreign minister and her Israeli counterpart that was publicized last week.
• Speech by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the opening of the Conference of the Heads of German Missions Germany Federal Foreign Office 04 Sep 2023
• Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa Sworn In for New Five-Year Term VOA 04 Sep 2023 -- Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated Monday for his second full term after a disputed national election in which he defeated challenger Nelson Chamisa. The main opposition says Mnangagwa's re-election means another five years of economic stagnation and what they see as presidential illegitimacy.
• WFP races to cushion people from looming drought in Southern Africa in largest cash payout to date WFP 04 Sep 2023 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has released a record-breaking US$ 12.8 million as part of efforts to combat the impending drought impact caused by El Niño in four southern African countries. The funds - the largest such pay-out to date - will be used to implement a range of anticipatory actions aimed at safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of over half a million people.