22 October 2023 Military News

National Guard poised for security cooperation partnership with Sweden Army News 22 Oct 2023 -- At the Swedish embassy in Washington D.C. in April, the National Guard's top officer was invited to speak at a reception marking the Swedish Army's 500th anniversary.

Royal Engineers lead training effort to help Ukraine defend its critical national infrastructure UK MOD 22 Oct 2023 -- Ukrainian civilian engineers have received training in the UK to learn techniques to protect critical infrastructure from Russian drone and missile attacks

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps visits US for urgent talks in support of global stability amid Gaza-Israel crisis UK MOD 22 Oct 2023 -- Defence Secretary Grant Shapps visited Washington D.C. to hold urgent talks with his counterpart and members of Congress in support of global stability.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Kristen Welker of NBC's Meet the Press US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2023
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS's Face the Nation US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2023

IDF Conducts Aerial Strike On Underground Terrorist Compound in the Al-Ansar Mosque Israel Defense Forces 22 Oct 2023
Daily Recap: Hamas - Israel War October 22nd, 2023 (20:00) - Day 16 Israel Defense Forces 22 Oct 2023
IDF Fighter Jets Neutralize Muhamad Qatmash, the Deputy Head of Hamas' Artillery Array in Gaza Israel Defense Forces 22 Oct 2023

PM Netanyahu visits IDF Commando Brigade in the North Israel - Prime Minister 22 Oct 2023

Israeli Steps Up Airstrikes Against Gaza, Syria, Lebanon VOA 22 Oct 2023 -- Israel stepped up its strikes on Sunday, striking the Gaza Strip, two airports in Syria, as well as targets in Lebanon, amid concerns that the conflict between Israel and militant group Hamas could turn into a wider Middle East war.
Israeli Airstrikes Damage Syrian Airports VOA 22 Oct 2023 -- Israeli forces carried out attacks in the Gaza Strip, Syria and on the border with Lebanon overnight into Sunday, amid concerns that the conflict between Israel and militant group Hamas could turn into a wider Middle East war.
More Aid Moves into Gaza, but UN Warns of Impending Fuel Shortage VOA 22 Oct 2023 -- More humanitarian aid flowed into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, but the United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees warned that it would run out of fuel by Wednesday, complicating further assistance amid ongoing Israeli aerial attacks on Hamas militants and the looming threat of an Israeli ground invasion.

Second aid convoy 'another glimmer of hope' for millions in Gaza: UN relief chief UN News 22 Oct 2023 -- More aid arrived in Gaza on Sunday aboard 14 trucks that passed through the Rafah crossing with Egypt, the UN Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator said in a post on social media.
UNRWA fuel supply set to run out in three days UN News 22 Oct 2023 -- The UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, will run out of fuel in three days, putting humanitarian response in Gaza at risk, Director-General Philippe Lazzarini warned on Sunday.
UNRWA Situation Report #11 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank (including East Jerusalem), 21 October 2023 at 20:00 (local time) UNRWA 22 Oct 2023

Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel The White House 22 Oct 2023

Statement by ministers Joly and Hussen on initial delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza Canada 22 Oct 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement:
N Korea calls for condemnation of US over Israel conflict Radio Free Asia 22 Oct 2023 -- North Korea blamed the Israel-Palestine conflict on the United States, increasing its efforts to solidify an anti-American "united front."
United States Participation at the Cairo Peace Summit US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2023 -- U.S. Embassy Cairo Chargé d'Affaires Ambassador Beth Jones attended the Cairo Peace Summit yesterday in Egypt on behalf of the United States. T

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on CCG Lawfully Blocking Philippine Attempt to Send Construction Materials to Its Illegally "Grounded" Warship at Ren'ai Jiao PRC MofA 22 Oct 2023
U.S. Support for our Philippine Allies in the Face of Repeated PRC Harassment in the South China Sea US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2023 -- The United States stands with our Philippine allies in the face of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Coast Guard and maritime militia's dangerous and unlawful actions obstructing an October 22 Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

Government urged to support safe withdrawal of UN Mission from Mali UN News 22 Oct 2023 -- Mali must ensure that the UN Mission in the country, MINUSMA, can safely complete its drawdown by the end of the year, amid insecurity in the north and other restrictions.

Martin C. Faga (June 11, 1941 - 9 October 2023) -- Martin C. Faga of Falls Church, VA died on 19 October 2023 due to heart failure.

Will Hong Kong's star shine again? Radio Free Asia 22 Oct 2023 -- A typical Friday evening in Mong Kok district comes to a hush before midnight. It is the new normal for a district once fused with the buzz and raw energy that was the essence of Hong Kong.

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Oct. 22, 2023 ROC MND 22 Oct 2023

Iranian Teenager Assaulted By Morality Police On Subway Likely 'Brain Dead' RFE/RL 22 Oct 2023 -- Armita Garavand, a high-school student in a coma after reportedly being assaulted by morality police for not wearing the mandatory hijab, is likely "brain dead," according to an Iranian media report.

Myanmar opposition drive to crimp junta revenue is far from quixotic Radio Free Asia 22 Oct 2023 -- Thirty months into Myanmar's civil war, the military continues to lose ground, both on the battlefield, where it has increased their targeting of civilians, and in their management of the economy, which continues to underper

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