03 January 2024 Military News |
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- US occupation forces attacked over 118 times in Iraq, Syria since Oct. 17, American official reveals Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- American forces stationed at military facilities in Iraq and neighboring Syria have come under attacks more than a hundred times, according to a US military official, amid rising anti-American sentiments across the region over Washington's unconditional support for Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
- Iraqi Shiite militia claims attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria People's Daily 03 Jan 2024 -- An Iraqi Shiite militia on Tuesday claimed responsibility for launching attacks on U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria.
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- Army awards contract for HADES prototyping efforts US Army 03 Jan 2024 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal, in coordination with the Army Fixed Wing Project Office, awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Bombardier Defense (Learjet, Inc.) on Dec. 12, 2023. This contract procures one Global 6500 jet aircraft with options to purchase two additional aircraft over a three-year period. These aircraft will support prototyping efforts for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System, also known as HADES.
- USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) Arrives in Durrës, Albania US Navy 03 Jan 2024 -- Military Sealift Command (MSC) Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) arrived in Durrës, Albania for a regularly scheduled port visit Jan. 3, 2024.
- USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Arrive in Greece US Navy 03 Jan 2024 -- Sailors and Marines assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) MEU((SOC)) arrived in Piraeus, Greece for a regularly scheduled port visit, Jan. 02, 2024.
- Washington and Doha Reach Agreement to Extend US Presence at Qatar's Military Base Sputnik 03 Jan 2024 -- During US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Qatar last month, the Pentagon chief thanked Doha for increasing spending on Al Udeid air base.
- NSPA supports a coalition of NATO nations with contract for patriot missiles NATO 03 Jan 2024 -- The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) will support a coalition of nations, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain, with a contract for a combined quantity of up to 1,000 Patriot™ Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T), if all options are exercised.
- NATO to buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to enhance Allies' air defences NATO 03 Jan 2024 -- NATO's Support and Procurement Agency will support a coalition of Allies, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain to procure up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to strengthen their air defences amid Russia's war against Ukraine. The contract will expand the European production of the missiles, enhancing supply and ensuring the replenishment of Allied stockpiles.
- Russian Navy Novelties: Meet 'Burya' Supersonic Missile Ship and 'Kronstadt' Submarine Sputnik 03 Jan 2024 -- The Russian Navy's fleet will receive the Burya small missile ship and the Kronstadt submarine as its first additions for 2024.
- 'Hot Potato:' Ukrainian Mobilization Bill Driving A Wedge Between President And Armed Forces RFE/RL 03 Jan 2024 -- When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainians lined up to join the armed forces in an outburst of patriotism that both inspired the Western world and defied Moscow's expectations.
- Ukrainian fighter pilots will begin their training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16's. Government of Norway 03 Jan 2024 -- Defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited the airfield in Bodø this week, where the remaining preparations for the F-16s are being conducted before a mission. Norway is presenting two F-16 fighter jets that will train and educate Ukrainian personnel in Denmark.
- China's 3rd aircraft carrier nears sea trials Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- China's third aircraft carrier Fujian appeared to be almost ready for sea trials in a new video released by state broadcaster CCTV.
- China's aircraft carrier Fujian nearly complete, maiden voyage expected soon Global Times 03 Jan 2024 -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is nearly complete and could make its maiden voyage soon, experts said on Wednesday, after the warship was briefly featured in a national media report on Tuesday that indicated smooth progress in its mooring tests.
- Taiwan commits to US$12.8m missile parts deal for Mirage jets: Source CNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Taiwan's government has committed to buy from France parts and components of air-to-air missiles for a model that is part of the country's Mirage 2000 fighter jet fleet for NT$396.8 million (US$12.8 million), to ensure aircraft combat readiness, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
- INDIAN NAVAL PLATFORMS REMAIN MISSION DEPLOYED IN NORTH/ CENTRAL ARABIAN SEA India PIB 03 Jan 2024 -- Indian Navy continues to monitor maritime security situation in North/ Central Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden
- Lithuania is buying Thales GM200 MM/C multi-mission radar system Lithuania MND 03 Jan 2024 -- The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania and the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands have signed a cooperation agreement regarding acquisition of the Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from the Dutch manufacturer, Thales Nederland, thus further building on the defence cooperation between the two countries.
- Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby The White House 03 Jan 2024
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- 3 January 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 03 Jan 2024
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari January 3rd, 20:40 Israel Defense Forces 03 Jan 2024
- Israel's far-right minister doubles down on forced expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Israeli right-wing minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says the regime of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu should push the migration of Gazans out of the besieged Palestinian territory to make room for the Israelis.
- Israel Strikes Gaza After Killing of Senior Hamas Leader VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Israel carried out new airstrikes Wednesday in the Gaza Strip, while the Israeli army said it was on high alert for attacks by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, following a drone strike that killed a senior Hamas official in Beirut.
- Death toll of Palestinians rises to 22,313 in Gaza: Health ministry IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza has said that the total death toll from Israel's attacks on the besieged territory since October 7 has reached 22,313.
- Security Council meets over Red Sea attacks amid growing threat of spillover from Gaza war UN News 03 Jan 2024 -- The UN Security Council on Wednesday held its first open meeting on the continuing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, which are becoming an increasing threat to global trade and the stability of the entire region as the intense fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza continues.
- Gaza war: 'Intense ground battles' reported, hospital hit kills five UN News 03 Jan 2024 -- Continuing airstrikes were reported across Gaza on Wednesday and "intense ground battles" between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters in refugee camps in central areas that have reportedly left many dead.
- UN agency chief warns of 'unbearable suffering' in Gaza Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- The commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned of "unbearable suffering" and the spread of disease in the Gaza Strip, as a nightmare of bloodshed in Gaza is unfolding due to Israel's incessant bombing of the coastal territory.
- WHO Chief Slams Israeli Attacks on Al-Amal Hospital in Southern Gaza Strip Sputnik 03 Jan 2024 -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned on Wednesday "unconscionable" Israeli strikes on Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
- UN chief sees assassination of Hamas leader in Beirut as worrying development People's Daily 03 Jan 2024 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sees the assassination of a senior Hamas leader in a suspected Israeli strike in Beirut as a worrying development, said a UN spokesperson on Tuesday.
- Blinken Heads to Middle East as Risks of Broader Regional Conflict Grow VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East this week amid intense diplomatic efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and increasing international pressure on Israel to reduce civilian casualties among Palestinians.
- Israeli regime's terror machine a real threat to regional peace: Iran FM IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Israeli regime's terror machine is a real threat to regional peace and security.
- Zionist assassinations, a failed attempt to compensate February 7 defeat: IRGC IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps (IRGC) has said in a statement that crimes and assassination by the Zionist regime are failed attempts to compensate an irreparable failure in Al-Aqsa Operation on February 7 and to scape from Gaza quagmire.
- IRGC: Israeli killing of Arouri will further inspirit Palestinian fighters against Israel Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri in an Israeli drone strike on Lebanon, saying the targeted killing will further boost Palestinian fighters' resolve to fight the occupying regime.
- Leader: Gaza 'pulse' of Muslim world today; Gazans standing against tyranny, US Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the border of the Muslim world is in Gaza today, and that the Palestinians there are standing against arrogance and the United States.
- US upsets regional balance; Arouri assassination will backfire on Washington: Iran defense minister Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani has denounced the assassination of a top official of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement, warning the United States to "brace itself for its dire consequences."
- Israel's terror machine 'real threat' to regional security, peace: Iran FM Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has denounced as a "cowardly terrorist operation" the Israeli assassination of the deputy head of the political bureau of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, stressing that the regime's terror machine is a "real threat" to regional peace and security.
- Senior Hamas leader's killing risks escalating conflict, spillover Global Times 03 Jan 2024 -- The conflict between Israel and Palestinian armed group Hamas has affected more regions apart from the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea, as the latest airstrike launched by the Israeli military on Beirut, capital of Lebanon, killed a senior leader of Hamas, leading to more people expressing concerns about the escalation of the conflict.
- QA-1, 3 January 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Application Filed by the Republic of South Africa against Israel before the International Court of Justice Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jan 2024
- Lebanon: Israel exports Gaza failure; will file complaint to UNSC over Arouri assassination Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Lebanon is set to lodge a complaint against Israel at the United Nations Security Council after the assassination of the deputy head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement in a drone strike on the southern suburb of the country's capital city of Beirut.
- UK statement on situation in Gaza - 3 January 2024 UK FCDO 03 Jan 2024 -- The FCDO has issued a statement firmly rejecting any suggestion of the resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza.
- 11K Palestinians arrested in occupied West Bank in 2023 IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- The Palestinian Prisoner's Society says that 11,000 Palestinians were arrested in 2023, including 1,085 children and 300 women.
- Lebanese Hezbollah attacks 2 Israeli military bases IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah has issued a statement, announcing that resistance fighters have targeted two Israeli military positions.
- Haniyeh: Israel will be held responsible for Arouri assassination Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh says Israel will be held responsible for the assassination of senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri, calling it "a complete act of terrorism and a violation of Lebanon's sovereignty."
- Arouri assassination shows Israel in deep impasse: Lebanon's Amal IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Lebanon's Amal Movement has condemned the assassination of Saleh Al-Arouri, the deputy head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, in an Israeli attack in Beirut, considering it a violation of the Lebanese sovereignty of the country.
- Arouri's assassination will not go unanswered: Hezbollah to Israeli regime IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says the Zionist regime's assassination of the deputy head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement Saleh al-Arouri will not go unanswered.
- Martyrdom of Saleh Arouri confirms Israel's disgraceful failure: Hamas IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- A senior Hamas official said that the assassination of Deputy Head of Hamas Politboro in Beirut Saleh al-Aruri will surely make the Palestinian resistance movement more determined to contnue their brave resistance against Tel Aviv's regime.
- Hezbollah chief says Hamas leader's assassination will not go unpunished Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement says the assassination of a senior leader of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas in the Lebanese capital of Beirut will not go unpunished.
- Hamas freezes talks with Israel after deputy leader killed in Beirut People's Daily 03 Jan 2024 -- Hamas announced a freeze on ceasefire negotiations with Israel after the faction's deputy chief, Saleh al-Arouri, was killed Tuesday evening in an Israeli attack in Lebanon, a Palestinian source told Xinhua.
- Hamas: Israeli Drone Strike Kills Senior Hamas Leader Near Beirut VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- An Israeli drone strike Tuesday night on Hamas offices in the Beirut suburbs killed senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri, the militant group and Mideast news outlets reported.
- A Joint Statement from the Governments of the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom The White House 03 Jan 2024
- US, Allies Warn Houthis of 'Consequences' if Attacks on Vessels in Red Sea Continue VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- The United States and 11 allies on Wednesday jointly warned Yemen's Houthi militants of unspecified consequences unless they halt attacks on cargo vessels sailing through the Red Sea.
- Yemeni armed forces strike Israel-linked ship in Red Sea IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted a ship linked to the Israeli regime in the Red Sea as part of a campaign of strikes in the strategic waterway in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
- Yemeni army claims fresh attack on Israel-bound merchant vessel in Red Sea Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country's military has launched missiles targeting a cargo ship in the Red Sea as the vessel was heading towards a port in the Israeli-occupied territories.
- We call on the Houthis to cease these attacks immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 03 Jan 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Houthi threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
- The price of peace and development: Paying for the UN UN News 03 Jan 2024 -- The UN is tasked with tackling many urgent issues of global importance, from humanitarian crises to peacekeeping operations and the climate crisis. This all comes at a cost, but not as much as you might think. With the 2024 budget recently approved, we crunch the numbers.
- PLA conducts naval, air patrols in South China Sea amid US-Philippine provocations Global Times 03 Jan 2024 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday launched a two-day routine patrol in the South China Sea, concurrently with a US-Philippines joint patrol in the region, with experts saying that the PLA patrol is pointed toward infringement and provocative actions by the Philippines and the US, and displays China's determination and firm will in safeguarding territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
- Taliban Maintain Poppy Crackdown, US Fears Farmers' Return to Cultivation VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Afghanistan's Taliban government is touting major strides in combating drug production and trafficking over the past year.
- Terror Attacks Test Ties as Pakistan Hosts Talks With Afghan Taliban VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- A high-powered delegation from Afghanistan's ruling Taliban held crucial talks with Pakistan officials Wednesday in a bid to ease tensions stemming from a surge in deadly cross-border attacks blamed on terrorists based on Afghan soil.
- Burma Independence Day US Dept. of State 03 Jan 2024 -- On behalf of the United States of America, I reaffirm our commitment to the people of Burma as they mark the 76th Anniversary of the country's independence on January 4.
- UN: Myanmar's war leaves 6 million children in need Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- As conflict rages on in Myanmar's northwestern Chin state, a mother who lives in the conflict area struggles to find food and medicine for her children.
- Junta helicopter crashes following KIA attack in northern Myanmar Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- A junta helicopter went down in Waingmaw township of Myanmar's northern Kachin State after being fired on by the anti-junta Kachin Independence Army, or KIA, on Wednesday afternoon, according to a KIA spokesperson.
- India repatriates 151 junta soldiers who fled fighting Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- India has repatriated 151 junta soldiers who entered the country last week to escape ethnic Rakhine fighters during clashes across the border in western Myanmar's Chin state, according to residents and media reports.
- 4 killed, 12 wounded in fresh violence in India's Manipur People's Daily 03 Jan 2024 -- At least four people were killed and 12 others wounded in a fresh spate of violence in the northeastern state of Manipur, officials said Tuesday.
- No new monks allowed at Buddhist monastery in Tibet Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- Chinese authorities have forbidden the admission of new monks of all ages into a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Chamdo prefecture in eastern Tibet amid growing restrictions on religious activities in the country, two sources familiar with the development told Radio Free Asia.
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- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on January 3, 2024 PRC MofA 03 Jan 2024
- World cannot return to a state of isolation; China opposes all form of unilateralism: FM Global Times 03 Jan 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Wednesday said the world cannot return to a state of isolation and that China opposes all forms of unilateralism and protectionism in response to International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning that fragmentation of the global economy and increasing national security restrictions could lead to a 7 percent loss in global GDP.
- Hong Kong Prosecutors Allege Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai Encouraged Protests VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Prosecutors in Hong Kong alleged on Wednesday that pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai encouraged the city's residents to engage in protests and pushed the United States to take action against China.
- Facts, evidence of Jimmy Lai's collusion with foreign forces 'clear, legally persuasive' Global Times 03 Jan 2024 -- The trial of infamous anti-China disruptor Jimmy Lai, also the founder of Next Digital Media, along with three companies associated with the Apple Daily newspaper, entered into its fifth day on Wednesday for alleged violations of the National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong.
- Chinese government agencies unveil plans to strengthen, sustain economic recovery for 2024 Global Times 03 Jan 2024 -- Chinese government agencies are placing significant emphasis on economic work and policy measures, underscoring their unwavering commitment to achieving the objectives outlined at the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC), a tone-setting meeting for China's 2024 economic work.
- China's central bank vows to raise proportion of lending to private enterprises Global Times 03 Jan 2024 -- An official with the People's Bank of China (PBC), the country's central bank, said on Tuesday that banks will gradually increase the proportion of loans to be channeled to private enterprises to support their development.
- IMF chief: US-China rivalry could dent global GDP by 7% Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- Fragmentation of the world economy into two competing blocs supporting the United States and China could reduce global economic output by 7% by increasing the cost of trade, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday.
- China In Eurasia Briefing: What To Watch In 2024 RFE/RL 03 Jan 2024
- Chinese FM spokesperson's remarks on 45th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations People's Daily 03 Jan 2024 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday made remarks on the 45th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations.
- BRICS expansion shows its bright prospect: FM spokesperson People's Daily 03 Jan 2024 -- BRICS expansion has shown its bright prospect, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday at a daily press briefing.
- Presidential vote a choice for Taiwan's continued progress or decline: Tsai CNA 03 Jan 2024 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) called for support for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te (賴清德) at a rally in New Taipei on Wednesday evening, saying that the Jan. 13 elections are a choice for Taiwan's continued progress or decline.
- Chinese balloons cross over Taiwan for second day in a row: Military CNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Another four Chinese balloons were detected crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, with three of them later flying over the island of Taiwan, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday.
- China Ramps Up Intimidation Campaign Ahead of Taiwan Election VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- China is increasing pressure on Taiwan ahead of the island's hotly contested presidential and legislative election on Jan. 13, doubling down on the rhetoric that reunification with China is inevitable and conducting military maneuvers in areas around Taiwan.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jan. 3, 2023 ROC MND 03 Jan 2024
- Police Search Home, Offices of Suspected Attacker of South Korean Opposition Leader VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Police in South Korea Wednesday raided the home and offices of the suspected attacker who stabbed and seriously wounded opposition leader Lee Jae-myung the day before.
- Iran: Statement by the Spokesperson on the bombing in the city of Kerman European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Jan 2024 -- The EU condemns in the strongest terms today's bombing in the city of Kerman in Iran.
- Pakistan Strongly Condemns the Terrorist Attack in Kerman, Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack that took place earlier today in the Martyrs Cemetery of the provincial capital of Kerman, Iran, resulting in large number of deaths and injuries.
- Condemnations pour in following terrorist attack at Gen. Soleimani's burial site Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Heads of state and leaders of resistance groups in the region have offered condolences to Iran over the twin deadly blasts that rocked the country's southeastern city of Kerman on Wednesday.
- Guterres strongly condemns attack in Iran; over 100 reportedly killed UN News 03 Jan 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday strongly condemned an attack in Iran which has reportedly killed more than 100 people taking part in a commemoration for a former top military general in the eastern city of Kerman.
- 95 Killed in Blasts at Gravesite of Iranian General Killed in 2020 US Drone Strike VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran said Wednesday that 95 people were killed and dozens more wounded in explosions that rocked a memorial for a prominent Iranian general killed in a 2020 U.S. drone strike.
- Iran Vows Response After Explosions Kill Nearly 100 During Ceremony For Slain General RFE/RL 03 Jan 2024 -- At least 95 people died and more than 200 others were injured in two explosions set off during commemorations of the fourth anniversary of the death of Qasem Soleimani, a former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps' (IRGC) elite Quds Force killed in January 2020 in an air strike by U.S. forces near Baghdad.
- Iran to use all mechanisms to ensure accountability for Kerman attacks' perpetrators: Envoy IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani has said that his country is committed to using all available mechanisms to ensure accountability for the perpetrators and their accomplices in the Kerman attacks which he called a heinous terrorist act and appalling crime.
- Iran begins taking 'legal measures' through UN following terror blasts Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country has started taking "legal measures" through the United Nations after two terror blasts killed and injured hundreds of people in the southwestern city of Kerman.
- Supreme Leader says perpetrators of Kerman terror attacks will receive 'hard response' IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Supreme Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message on the martyrdom of dozens of people in a terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Kerman, warning "criminals" of punishment and a hard response over the tragedy they caused.
- Criminals behind Kerman attacks must await fitting punishment, harsh response: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says those who ordered and carried out the twin terrorist attacks in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman will definitely face a fitting punishment and a harsh response.
- Raisi vows swift punishment for those behind Kerman terror attacks IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Kerman that killed and wounded hundreds of people, vowing that those responsible for the cowardly act will be identified and punished.
- Raisi terms assassination of Aruri as Zionists helplessness against Palestinians IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has described the assassination of Deputy Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau Saleh al-Aruri as the Zionist regime's inability, helplessness, and disgraceful failure against Palestinians.
- President Raeisi vows culprits behind Kerman attack will be punished Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's president has vowed that those behind the "indiscriminate and cowardly" terrorist attack that hit the Iranian city of Kerman will soon be brought to justice.
- Iran to respond firmly and quickly to terror attacks in Kerman: Minister IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's interior minister says the country's security and military forces will deliver a quick and firm response to perpetrators of terror attacks that killed more than 100 people in the southeastern city of Kerman.
- 103 killed, 141 injured in Iran's Kerman blasts IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Two separate explosions left 103 people killed and 141 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman.
- Two terrorist blasts in Iran's Kerman leave at least 103 dead, 188 injured Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Hundreds of people have been killed and injured in two terrorist blasts near the burial site of Iran's General Qassem Soleimani in the city of Kerman during a ceremony marking his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
- Iranians pay tribute to Gen. Soleimani on 4th martyrdom anniversary in Kerman Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Thousands of Iranian people have flocked to the southeastern province of Kerman to pay homage to top anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated along with a number of his companions in a 2020 US drone strike in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
- Iran: General Soleimani unmasked US, Israel; expanded authority of regional resistance Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says the resistance front has expanded its authority, power and its geography thanks to the sacrifices made by Iran's late anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani.
- Israel accountable for all 'wrongful acts' against Iran, condemnation 'urgent': Envoy Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations says Israel must be held accountable for complicity in assassination and sabotage acts in the Islamic Republic amid confessions by the occupying regime's officials to the "internationally wrongful acts."
- Minister says Iran's presence in Red Sea ensures security IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that Iran's presence in the Red Sea brings security, noting the Islamic Republic fully monitors the developments in the sensitive region.
- Military imprisoned about 6,600 anti-junta activists last year Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- Myanmar's ruling junta arrested and imprisoned thousands of anti-regime activists, members of People Defense Force resistance groups and soldiers from ethnic armies across the country in 2023, a continuation of nearly three years of turmoil since it seized political power and suppressed its opponents.
- Myanmar shadow govt voices support for China's Taiwan policy Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2024 -- Myanmar's shadow government has issued a New Year statement in support of China's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan, which analysts say is a symbolic move aimed at currying favor with Beijing as it vies with the ruling junta for recognition as the country's authority.
- Press conference - Sydney Prime Minister of Australia 03 Jan 2024
- 'Go Away, Don't Beg!': Kazakh President Has Message For Predecessor, Makes Claims About Origins Of 'Bloody January' RFE/RL 03 Jan 2024 -- Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev has given a lengthy interview in which he discusses what he sees as the origins of the "Bloody January" protests of 2022 as well as the threat of dual power systems.
- Europe between two wars European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Jan 2024 -- De l'Ukraine à Gaza, des bombes s'abattent sur un monde fracturé. 2023 fut l'année des deux guerres ; 2024 sera celle des élections. Un diagnostic sur l'Europe au tournant signé Josep Borrell au Sommet Grand Continent.
- Pakistani Protests: Baluch Women Seek Answers, Justice In Disappearance Of Loved Ones RFE/RL 03 Jan 2024 -- Sammi Deen Baloch recalls growing up happily in remote parts of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan Province.
- Serbia's Ruling Coalition Receives 46.75% in Parliamentary Elections Sputnik 03 Jan 2024 -- Serbia's ruling coalition — Serbia Must Not Stop formed around President Aleksandar Vucic — has received 46.75% of the vote in the parliamentary elections, the Republican Election Commission (REC) said on Wednesday after processing 100% of the ballots.
- World News in Brief: Child deaths in Ukraine, alarm over US death row 'experiment', Timor Leste nutrition boost UN News 03 Jan 2024 -- Two children have reportedly been killed and at least 15 injured in a wave of deadly new year attacks across Ukraine, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) representative said on Wednesday.
- As Somalis Protest, Ethiopia Defends Sea Access Deal With Somaliland VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Ethiopia's government is defending a maritime access deal signed with the self-declared republic of Somaliland, a day after Somalia declared the deal "null and void."
- Chad's Junta Leader Appoints Pro-Democracy Figure as Prime Minister VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Chad's military leader has appointed a former opposition leader and pro-democracy figure, Success Masra, as prime minister in a newly-appointed transitional government. Opposition and civil society groups are skeptical that Masra, who recently returned from exile, can convince military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby to give up power. But Marsa says his appointment does not stop him from making sure Chad carries out elections later this year and returns to civilian rule.
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