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• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meetings With the President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh and Minister of Defense Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan DoD 24 Sep 2023
• Venezuela: US seeking to create military base in disputed region of Essequibo Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil says the United States intends to establish a military base on a disputed territory between Venezuela and Guyana called Essequibo, stressing that Washington seeks to take control of oil resources in the region.
• US Seeking to Create Military Base in Disputed Region of Essequibo - Venezuela Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- The US government intends to "militarize" the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the region of Essequibo by establishing its military base in this oil-rich area, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Sunday.
• US offers Vietnam F-16 fighters 'to sabotage peace, stability' Global Times 24 Sep 2023 -- The US is reportedly in talks with Vietnam on offering the country F-16 fighter jets after the two countries upgraded their diplomatic ties earlier this month, but experts said on Sunday that the potential deal, serving the US' hegemonic goals of containing China, would stir up troubles that sabotage peace and stability in the region, and that Vietnam will not easily accept that.
• "EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS-23" SET TO COMMENCE IN FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA, USA - INDIAN CONTINGENT DEPARTS India PIB 24 Sep 2023 -- The 19th edition of "EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS" will be conducted from 25th September to 8th October 2023 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA
• VISIT OF ADM R HARI KUMAR, CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF, TO USA India PIB 24 Sep 2023 -- Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) attended the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) in the United States from 19 - 22 Sep 23
• Pentagon approves $500m military sale to Saudi Arabia Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- The Pentagon has authorized a potential arms deal with Saudi Arabia worth $500 million in order to help the kingdom sustain its arsenal of armored vehicles with spare parts and maintenance, according to the US State Department.

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• Philippines accuses China of planting barrier in S China Sea Radio Free Asia 24 Sep 2023 -- The Philippines on Sunday accused the Chinese coast guard of planting a "floating barrier" in a part of the disputed South China Sea that blocked Filipinos from their livelihood activities in the rich fishing grounds.
• Violence, Human Rights Violations Risk Future Stability of Syria VOA 24 Sep 2023 -- United Nations investigators say that human rights violations and abuse in Syria are sowing the seeds for further violence and radicalization, despite diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation in the country, including through its re-admission to the League of Arab States.
• Iranian, Russian, Turkish FMs, UN envoy discuss Syrian situation People's Daily 24 Sep 2023 -- The Iranian foreign minister said he had discussed with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, as well as the United Nations (UN) envoy, the latest situation in Syria in New York, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported Saturday.
• Pashinian Laments Armenia's Security Arrangements; Expected Mass Refugee Influx From Nagorno-Karabakh Begins RFE/RL 24 Sep 2023 -- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has told his Caucasus nation on the heels of a bruising defeat for allies in a breakaway region of Azerbaijan that while Baku and Russian peacekeepers bear responsibility for protecting ethnic Armenians there, if necessary his government "will welcome our brothers and sisters of Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia with all care."
• Azerbaijan seizes arms from Armenian separatists Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Armenian separatists have begun laying down their weapons under a Russian-mediated agreement as the first convoy of humanitarian aid entered Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijani officials announced.
• Russian Peacekeepers Escort 311 Civilians From Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- Russian peacekeepers escorted 311 civilians, including 102 children, from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
• Kosovar Police Surround Village After Serb Gunmen Storm Monastery in Violence That Has Killed 4 VOA 24 Sep 2023 -- Dozens of Serb gunmen dressed in combat uniforms killed a Kosovar Albanian police officer then stormed an Orthodox monastery in Kosovo near its border with Serbia, setting off gun battles that left three assailants dead and further raised tensions between the two former wartime foes as they seek to normalize ties.
• Kosovo Officials Say Standoff Ends After Deadly Attack, Search On For Remaining Assailants RFE/RL 24 Sep 2023 -- Authorities in Kosovo said police had regained control of territory around a Serbian Orthodox monastery complex in the mostly Serb north of the country after a tense standoff following an overnight assault by a "heavily armed" group that led to the death of one police officer and three suspected assailants.
• Kosovo: High Representative Borrell speaks to Prime Minister Kurti and President Vučić following the attack against Kosovo Police European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Sep 2023 -- Following today's hideous and cowardly terrorist attack against Kosovo Police officers, High Representative Josep Borrell spoke to Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
• Kosovo: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the attack against Kosovo Police European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Sep 2023 -- I condemn in the strongest possible terms the hideous attack by an armed gang against Kosovo Police officers in Banjska/Banjskë in the north of Kosovo, which left one police officer dead and two injured. All facts about the attack need to be established. The responsible perpetrators must face justice.
• NATO's, EU's Missions in Kosovo Say Ready to Provide Assistance for De-escalation Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) stand ready to provide assistance for de-escalating the situation in Kosovo, where police officers have been attacked, the missions said on Sunday.
• QA-10, 24 September 2023, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tanju Bilgiç, in Response to a Question Regarding This Morning's Attack in the North of Kosovo, which Resulted in the Loss of Life of One Kosovo Police Officer Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2023
• UAE claims on trio islands 'violation of UN Charter': Iran IRNA 24 Sep 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has responded to the unfounded claims made by a UAE official regarding the Iranian trio islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, saying such statements are a "flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter."
• UAE claims on Persian Gulf trio islands blatant violation of UN Charter, intl. law: Iran mission Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has dismissed as "baseless" claims by the United Arab Emirates over three Persian Gulf islands, saying such statements are a "flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter."
• Austin Praises 'Impressive Progress' in Somali Fight Against al-Shabab VOA 24 Sep 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says Somali forces have made "impressive progress" in the fight against al-Shabab but cautioned that the terror group still can "export terror from ungoverned spaces."

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• Norway's main statement at the United Nations' General Assembly Government of Norway 24 Sep 2023
• Saudi FM calls for independent Palestinian state, censures 'blatant violations' by Israel Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- The Saudi foreign minister, Faisal bin Farhan, in his speech at the UN General Assembly, has called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and demanded an end to relentless violations of international law by the Israeli regime.
• Security of Middle East Requires Solution to Palestinian Issue - Saudi Foreign Minister Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- Security in the Middle East requires a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian problem, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Saturday.
• Addressing UNGA, Russian FM slams West's 'empire of lies', says Kiev peace plan not feasible Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Russia's foreign minister has denounced the West as "an empire of lies," whose overbearing attitude has become intolerable for the rest of the world.
• Public should get COVID-19, flu vaccines by end of Oct: experts Global Times 24 Sep 2023 -- In light of the double challenges of COVID-19 and influenza this fall and winter, Chinese doctors and medical experts have called for the public to get updated vaccines by the end of October. The suggestion came with the latest study by a research team led by Chinese infectious disease expert Zhang Wenhong that revealed weakening neutralization against Omicron subvariants as the virus continues to evolve.
• France says withdrawing envoy from Niger, military cooperation with Niamey over Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- France's President Emmanuel Macron says Paris is imminently withdrawing its ambassador from Niger followed by its troops, putting an end to military cooperation with Niamey.
• Macron Recalling Ambassador to Niger, French Embassy's Staff, Troops Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- France is recalling French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte, all staff of the French Embassy, and all French troops in the West African country, President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.
• 3 more diplomatic allies speak for Taiwan's U.N. inclusion at 78th assembly CNA 24 Sep 2023 -- Three more diplomatic allies of the Republic of China (ROC), the official name of Taiwan, have spoken up to advocate for the country's inclusion in the United Nations system, during Saturday's General Debate at the 78th General Assembly in New York.
• Taiwan detects China's military drills at Fujian bay area CNA 24 Sep 2023 -- Taiwan's military on Sunday said it has detected the Chinese military initiating a round of exercises at a bay area in coastal Fujian Province, which faces Taiwan, since early Sunday morning and it has been closely monitoring the drills.
• PLA ground forces exercise deters Taiwan secessionists as long-range rockets, missiles, amphibious troops join 'unusual' drills around island Global Times 24 Sep 2023 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly conducted a ground exercise on the mainland side of the Taiwan Straits on Sunday, as the defense authority on the island of Taiwan became aware of the participation of long-range rockets, conventional missiles and amphibious troops in the PLA drills around the island in addition to previously detected aircraft and vessels.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Sep. 24, 2023 ROC MND 24 Sep 2023
• North Korea calls Yoon an 'idiot' as S Korea deepens ties with US RFA 24 Sep 2023 -- North Korea lambasted South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling him a "diplomatic idiot" on Monday, fueling tensions as Seoul fortifies its alliance with the United States against the North. The outburst also comes at a juncture where several nations are recalibrating their stance to safeguard their national interests revolving around the Korean peninsula.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Reply Message to President Xi Jinping KCNA 24 Sep 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, sent a reply message to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, on September 21.
• Iran never pursuing nuclear weapons: President Raisi IRNA 25 Sep 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has fully dismissed the Western states claim that Iran intends to build nuclear weapons, and said that the high-level enrichment was a response to the westerners reneging on their promises.
• Iran, Russia nuclear chiefs meet in Vienna IRNA 25 Sep 2023 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami, who is in Vienna to participate in the annual meeting of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), met Head of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev.
• Iran 'first' defense power in West Asia: Military official Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- A senior Iranian military official has highlighted the country's great defense capabilities and combat readiness in West Asia, saying the Islamic Republic is the "first" defense power in the strategic region.
• Agreement on revival of nuclear deal "within reach" if U.S. quits "contradictory behaviors": Iranian FM People's Daily 24 Sep 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that an agreement on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will be "within reach" if the United States stops its "contradictory behaviors," the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday.
• Raeisi: 60% uranium enrichment came after Europeans 'trampled on JCPOA commitments' Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran's uranium enrichment to the purity level of 60% was in response to the lack of commitment by the European parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement.
• Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss ties on sidelines of UN assembly People's Daily 24 Sep 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met Saturday in New York on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments.
• Iran says serious about returning to JCPOA if other sides ready Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed Iran's preparedness to return to full compliance with its commitments to the 2015 nuclear agreement if the other parties to the US-abandoned deal are also ready to do so.
• No one takes Netanyahu's empty threats seriously: Iran FM Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- The Iranian foreign minister says no one takes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's baseless anti-Iran accusations and threats seriously as the occupying regime is in its "weakest state" amid internal crises.
• Iran's regional policy based on constructive interaction: FM IRNA 24 Sep 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that Iran's regional policy is firmly based on constructive interaction and cooperation.
• Amirabdollahian meets UN chief in New York IRNA 24 Sep 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York.
• Jordan resolved to open new page in bilateral ties with Iran: FM Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi said his country welcomes the enhancement of relations with Iran to tackle regional challenges both Tehran and Amman face.
• Iran foils major bombing plot in Tehran, arrests 28 Daesh-linked terrorists Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Iran has nipped in the bud a major plot to carry out 30 simultaneous bomb attacks at populous areas of the capital Tehran, arresting 28 operatives affiliated with the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
• What to do about 'freedom from speech?' Radio Free Asia 24 Sep 2023 -- A recent survey from the Pew Research Centre, ostensibly about the opinions of Buddhists and Muslims in South and Southeast Asia, offered a disheartening read to those of us who cherish free speech. But the study also highlighted that it is wrong to think the only enemies of free speech are the region's authoritarian governments.