11 January 2024 Military News |
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- U.S. Forces, Allies Conduct Joint Strikes CENTCOM 11 Jan 2024 -- On Jan. 12 at 2:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces, in coordination with the United Kingdom, and support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain conducted joint strikes on Houthi targets to degrade their capability to continue their illegal and reckless attacks on U.S. and international vessels and commercial shipping in the Red Sea. This multinational action targeted radar systems, air defense systems, and storage and launch sites for one way attack unmanned aerial systems, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
- Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen DoD 11 Jan 2024 -- In light of the illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Iranian-backed Houthi attacks against U.S. and international vessels and commercial vessels from many countries lawfully transiting the Red Sea, today the militaries of the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, conducted strikes against military targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
- Joint Statement from the Governments of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, and the United States The White House 11 Jan 2024
- Statement from President Joe Biden on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas in Yemen The White House 11 Jan 2024
- American bases hit in Iraq, Syria in protest at Israel's US-backed war on Gaza Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says its fighters have struck two American bases in the Arab country and neighboring Syria in protest at the Israeli regime's ongoing United States-backed war on the Gaza Strip.
Defense Policy / Programs
- DOD Releases First-Ever National Defense Industrial Strategy DoD 11 Jan 2024 -- The Department of Defense today released its inaugural National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS), which will guide the Department's engagement, policy development, and investment in the industrial base over the next three to five years.
- Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With Bulgarian Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev DoD 11 Jan 2024
- Readout of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Daniel Erikson Visit to Guyana, Suriname DoD 11 Jan 2024
- Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Dr. Laura D. Taylor-Kale and (Acting) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy Halimah Najieb-Locke, Hold an Off-Camera, On-The-Record Press Briefing on the National Defense Industrial Strategy DoD 11 Jan 2024
- Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 11 Jan 2024
- Inspector General Initiates Review of DOD Procedures Following Austin Hospitalization DoD News 11 Jan 2024 -- The Defense Department's inspector general yesterday sent a memorandum announcing a review examining the roles, processes, procedures, responsibilities and actions related to the secretary of defense's recent hospitalization.
- 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Realistic Urban Training USMC News 11 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, will execute Realistic Urban Training exercise throughout Virginia and South Carolina from 7 - 27 January.
- US, Turkish Airmen conduct first combined CDDAR exercise with TurAF F-16 US Air Force 11 Jan 2024 -- The 39th Maintenance Squadron facilitated the first crash, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery training exercise with a Turkish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Incirlik Air Base, Jan. 8.
- Selfridge ANG Base selected as next location for KC-46A Pegasus US Air Force 11 Jan 2024 -- The Department of the Air Force selected Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, as the preferred location to host the next KC-46A Pegasus pending the outcome of a planned environmental impact analysis in 2026.
- USNS Mercy Arrives in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia US Navy 11 Jan 2024 -- On January 10, the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, in support of Pacific Partnership 24-1.
- Military Sealift Command Chartered Ships Arrive at Halfway Points in Journey to McMurdo Station Antarctica in Support of Operation Deep Freeze 2024 US Navy 11 Jan 2024 -- Two Military Sealift Command chartered ships have arrived at the halfway points in their journeys to journey to McMurdo Station, Antarctica and their support of the annual resupply mission to McMurdo Station, Antarctica; Operation Deep Freeze 2024.
- USS Bataan, USS Carter Hall and 26th MEU(SOC) Arrive in Piraeus, Greece US Navy 11 Jan 2024 -- The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) arrived in Piraeus, Greece, Jan. 11, 2024, for a regularly scheduled port visit after supporting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations since early August.
- SECNAV Del Toro Delivers Remarks at the United States Naval Academy Change of Command US Navy 11 Jan 2024
- SECNAV Del Toro Directs Comprehensive Navy Shipbuilding Review US Navy Press Release 11 Jan 2024 -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has directed newly-confirmed Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition (ASN RD&A) Nickolas Guertin and Commander Naval Sea Systems Command Vice Adm. James Downey to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Navy shipbuilding portfolio.
- Japan begins work for U.S. base relocation in Okinawa despite local opposition People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- The Japanese government on Wednesday began ground improvement work for the relocation of a key U.S. military base within Okinawa prefecture after overriding the local government's objection, regardless of the opinions of local residents.
- Russia warns of risk of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- The deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has warned of a nuclear response in case Ukraine hits Russia's missile launch sites.
- Taking Action in Response to DPRK-Russia Ballistic Missile Transfers and Testing US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024 -- The Department of State is imposing sanctions on three Russian entities and one individual involved in the transfer and testing of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) ballistic missiles for Russia's use against Ukraine.
- Fact Sheet: The United States Takes Action in Response to DPRK-Russia Ballistic Missile Transfers and Testing US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024 -- The United States will continue to disrupt and expose arms transfers between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia. As part of that continued effort, the Department of State is today imposing sanctions on one individual and three entities complicit in the transfer to Russia and testing of DPRK-origin ballistic missiles by Russia since late November 2023.
- Ukrainian Deputies Withdraw Draft Mobilization Bill, But Defense Minister Says New Version Already Prepared RFE/RL 11 Jan 2024 -- A draft bill on tightening Ukraine's mobilization rules has been withdrawn from parliament, but a new version is ready for the government to review, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on January 11.
- Amid public censure, Ukraine MPs shelve bill to mobilize more troops to fight Russians Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Ukrainian lawmakers have thrown out a controversial bill aimed at drafting more soldiers amid fierce criticism from the public.
- Ukraine Claims to Hold Talks With NATO on Using Alliance Ships to 'Protect' Black Sea Routes Sputnik 11 Jan 2024 -- Ukraine is holding talks with its Western partners on the deployment of NATO ships to guard temporary corridors in the Black Sea, Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa said.
- Italy's Parliament Approves Resolution to Continue Military Aid to Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 11 Jan 2024 -- A resolution for Italy to continue to provide military aid to Ukraine was passed in both houses of parliament on Wednesday, Italian askanews news agency reported.
- PLA Navy warships practice defense against low, slow and small aerial targets Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently held an exercise in which they practiced defense against low, slow and small aerial targets, which experts said on Thursday pose a significant threat in modern warfare.
- China, US hold defense policy coordination talks People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- China is willing to develop healthy and stable military-to-military relations with the United States on the basis of equality and respect, and jointly implement the military-related consensus reached by the two heads of state during their meeting in San Francisco in November, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday.
- VISIT BY ADMIRAL FAHAD ABDULLAH S AL-GHOFAILY, CHIEF OF STAFF ROYAL SAUDI NAVAL FORCES TO INDIA India PIB 11 Jan 2024 -- Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily, Chief of Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces is on a four day official visit to India from 10 - 13 Jan 24
- Raksha Mantri calls on UK Prime Minister in London India PIB 11 Jan 2024 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on the Prime Minister of United Kingdom Mr Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street, London on January 10, 2024
- Kosovo - Javelin Missiles DSCA 11 Jan 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Kosovo of Javelin Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $75 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- U.S. Says It Has Accepted Kosovo's Request To Purchase Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles RFE/RL 11 Jan 2024 -- The United States has accepted a request from Kosovo for the purchase of Javelin anti-tank missiles despite opposition from neighboring Serbia.
- Presentation technology equipment and services for Defence Forces Finnish MoD 11 Jan 2024 -- Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Defence Forces to procure presentation technology equipment and services for 2024-2026 (2027).
- Ministers Of Defence of Türkiye, Romania and Bulgaria Has Signed the "Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group" in İstanbul Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 11 Jan 2024 -- Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, Romania Minister of Defence Angel Tilvar and Bulgaria Deputy Defence Secretary Atanas Zapryanov met in İstanbul for Tripartite Agreement that was established by Türkiye, Romania and Bulgaria against the mine threat in the Black Sea. At the ceremony held in Kalender Kasrı at İstanbul, ministers have signed the Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group (MCM Black Sea) agreement.
- Serbia's Vucic Weighs A Return To Military Conscription, Stirring Anger To His Left And Right RFE/RL 11 Jan 2024 -- When Serbian officials announced a fresh proposal over the holidays for a return to compulsory military service, it was hardly an ambush. In fact, the conscription debate has never really disappeared here in the most populous of the post-Yugoslav republics.
- Philippine senator criticizes U.S. military's fuel transfer into Philippines People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Philippine Senator Imee Marcos has demanded an explanation from the government and military for the shipment of millions of gallons of fuel by the U.S. Navy to Subic Bay in the Southeast Asian country.
- Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, NSC Coordinator For Strategic Communications John Kirby, and National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard The White House 11 Jan 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024
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- 11 January 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 11 Jan 2024
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari January 11th, 20:20 Israel Defense Forces 11 Jan 2024
- Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 11 Jan 2024
- Jan. 10: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 11 Jan 2024
- Israel Conducts Air, Ground Attacks in Central, Southern Gaza VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- Israel's military on Thursday carried out air and ground attacks in the central and southern Gaza Strip, while the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said Israeli attacks overnight killed dozens of people.
- Israeli strike on Khan Younis house kills seven ahead of ICJ's genocide hearing Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Israel has bombarded the southern and central Gaza Strip overnight, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is to hold hearings in a case filed by South Africa over the regime's genocidal onslaught on Gaza.
- Gaza: South Africa levels accusations of 'genocidal conduct' against Israel at world court UN News 11 Jan 2024 -- South Africa addressed the UN's highest court on Thursday in a bid to end the mass killing of civilians in Gaza, accusing Israel of carrying out genocide against Palestinians there - a claim that Israel has strongly denied as "baseless".
- UN Court Begins Israel Genocide Hearing Amid Dismissals by Washington VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations' top court began hearings Thursday on South Africa's case against Israel for genocide — a case that Israel and its top ally, the U.S., flatly refute — raising the stakes for U.S. relations with nations that disagree.
- South Africa says Israel's response to Hamas operation breached Genocide Convention Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- South Africa says Israel's response to the offensive launched by the Palestinian Hamas resistance group on October 7 had breached the Genocide Convention, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague holds a hearing against Israel for Gaza's "genocide" case.
- Israel faces 'genocide' charge at International Court of Justice for brutal war on Gaza Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Israel will face the "genocide" charge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague for its brutal war on the besieged Gaza Strip, as a horrible nightmare of bloodshed in the Palestinian enclave is unfolding due to the occupying regime's incessant bombardment.
- Top UN Court Opens Hearings on South Africa's Gaza Genocide Claims Against Israel Sputnik 11 Jan 2024 -- The top United Nations court opened two days of public hearings on Thursday to look into South Africa's allegations that the Israeli military has been committing genocide in Gaza, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
- UNRWA Situation Report #63 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (All information from 9-10 January 2024, is valid as of 10 January 2024 at 22:30) UNRWA 11 Jan 2024
- Recurring denials hamper aid delivery to north Gaza UN News 11 Jan 2024 -- Recurring denials and severe access constraints continue to paralyze aid teams trying to respond to the immense needs in northern Gaza, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, has warned.
- Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer's Meeting with United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag The White House 11 Jan 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Egyptian President El-Sisi US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024
- Blinken Wraps Up Latest Middle East Tour, Says Gaza Conflict Has to End VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday Israel working with Arab neighbors in the Middle East region to pave the way for a Palestinian state is the most effective way to isolate Iran.
- White House Sidesteps Questions About Bypassing Congress on Israel Arms VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- The White House is sidestepping questions concerning efforts by Democrat lawmakers to strengthen congressional oversight over U.S. arms transfers to Israel.
- US Envoy Expresses Hope for End to Hostilities Along Israel-Lebanon Border VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- A U.S. envoy said Thursday he was hopeful of a diplomatic solution to end the three-month conflict along the border between Israel and Lebanon after meeting with Lebanese officials in Beirut.
- US Recognizes Gaza Facing Real Food Security Issues - White House Sputnik 11 Jan 2024 -- The United States acknowledges that Gaza residents are suffering from real food security issues amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Thursday.
- Blinken, Sissi to Discuss Israel-Hamas War VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is to meet Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi amid efforts to contain the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and secure the release of remaining hostages held by militants in Gaza.
- Iran advises ICJ to adopt fair approach in Zionist regime's genocide case IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take a fair approach in addressing a lawsuit filed by South Africa and some countries against the Zionist regime on atrocities committed against the Gazan people.
- Iran strongly backs 'courageous action' of South Africa against Israel at ICC Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Iran has strongly supported the "courageous" move of the South African government against Israel which faced accusations at the World Court of genocide in its war on Gaza brought by Pretoria.
- Iran urges ICJ not to give in to US pressures, treat charges against Israel impartially Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Iran has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to treat the charges brought against the Israeli regime by South Africa "impartially" and not to give in to US pressures.
- Press release on UN evaluation of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jan 2024
- UNGA convenes meeting following U.S. veto on Gaza in Security Council People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday convened to discuss the United States' use of its veto power in the Security Council the previous month.
- Saudi Arabia: Normalized Ties With Israel Come Only With Palestinian State VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- A Saudi ambassador said this week that his country will normalize relations with Israel only if there is a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians.
- Jordan, Palestine, Egypt stress rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Jordan, Egypt and Palestine stressed Wednesday their rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
- Hamas urges ICJ to act independently on Zionist regime's genocide case IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) not to be influenced by US pressure in dealing with a case on the crimes committed by the Zionist regime in Gaza.
- Hamas thanks South Africa for filing anti-Israeli genocide case at ICJ Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas expresses gratitude towards South Africa for the latter's taking legal proceedings against the Israeli regime over Tel Aviv's ongoing genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
- Hezbollah carries out rocket attacks against northern Palestine IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Zionist media has said that Kiryat Shmona, in northern parts of the occupied lands, has been hit by 20 rockets.
- Hezbollah targets Israeli military bases, destroys spying items Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has targeted two Israeli military bases near Lebanon's border, destroying spying equipment stationed there.
- Islamic Jihad Movement condemns UNSC resolution against Ansarallah IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Palestine's Islamic Jihad Movement has strongly condemned the approval of a US-pushed resolution against Yemen's Ansarallah in the UN Security Council.
- Hezbollah targets Israeli spy equipment on Lebanon's border IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah has targeted the Zionist regime's espionage equipment at the sites of the Israeli army on the Lebanese border with the occupied territories.
- Ansarallah says will continue to target Zionist-linked vessels IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Abdel-Malek al-Houthi, the Leader of Yemen's Ansarallah, has reacted to the approval of a US-pushed resolution against Ansarallah in the UN Security Council and said that the group will continue its attacks against the Zionist-linked vessels.
- Yemen blasts UNSC resolution on Red Sea operations as 'political game' IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- The spokesman for Yemen's Ansarullah movement Muhammad Abdul-Salam has denounced the UN Security Council resolution against its operations in the Red Sea as a "political game".
- UNSC passes US-proposed resolution against Ansarullah amid Red Sea tensions IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution against Yemen's Anarullah resistance movement amid tensions in the Red Sea without addressing US support for the Zionist regime's deadly war on Gaza as the root cause of the situation.
- US misleading world with false claim about threats to int'l shipping: Ansarullah spox IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Spokesman of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged the countries around the world on Wednesday night not to fall into a deceptive claim of the United States about the existence of threats to international shipping.
- China abstains UNSC resolution over Red Sea crisis, concerned over 'fueling tensions' Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- China, along with Algeria, Mozambique and Russia, abstained on a US-backed UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution demanding Houthi militia stop attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, which was adopted on Wednesday with 11 voting for and zero against.
- Yemen's Houthi group says targeting U.S. ship in Red Sea People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Yemen's Houthi group announced on Wednesday that it has launched "a large batch" of drones and missiles toward a U.S. navy vessel in the Red Sea, which was "assisting" Israel.
- France says not part of US-led anti-Yemen coalition, focuses on own ships Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- A top French commander says the naval forces are accompanying ships with French interests through the Red Sea, as Yemeni armed forces continue to target vessels bound for the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Yemen's Ansarullah leader: No potential US attack will go unpunished Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, has warned of a "big" response to the United States and its allies if they proceed with any military attack against his country.
- 'Political game': Yemen slams UN Security Council resolution on Red Sea operations Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Yemen has condemned as a "political game" a resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on naval operations in the Red Sea, saying the US is the side that is violating international law.
- Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of War Crimes, Criticizes 'Selective Outrage' of Allies VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- In its annual report published Thursday, New York-based Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes and says many governments were expressing "selective outrage" over atrocities committed in the conflict in Gaza.
- WHO: Lifesaving Aid Not Reaching Millions of People Caught in Health Emergencies VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- The World Health Organization is warning that millions of people caught in conflict-driven health emergencies risk dying from traumatic wounds and infectious diseases because life-saving humanitarian aid is not reaching those in need.
- US Lawmakers Question Whether Aid Is Benefiting Taliban VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- U.S. officials overseeing assistance to Afghanistan told U.S. lawmakers Thursday that aid is rigorously monitored to prevent financial benefits from reaching the Taliban.
- UN Decries Taliban Crackdown on Women for Alleged Dress Code Violations VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations said Thursday it was deeply concerned about recent arrests and detentions of women and girls by Afghanistan's Taliban authorities for alleged non-compliance with Islamic dress code.
- Violence By Islamist Militants Haunts Pakistani Elections In Restive Province RFE/RL 11 Jan 2024 -- Former lawmaker Mohsin Dawar recalls the moment a hail of bullets hit his Toyota Land Cruiser as he campaigned for upcoming parliamentary elections in Pakistan.
- Kokang handover of towns to Wa rebels seen as boon to Myanmar resistance Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- The handover to ethnic Wa fighters of two towns seized from the military by Kokang rebels last week is likely part of a bid to elicit their support in the fight against the junta and deals a blow to the regime's hold on power in northern Myanmar, observers said Thursday.
- Over 20 face life sentences following Myanmar junta terrorism charges Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- More than 20 people could face life in prison after junta officials charged them under Myanmar's counter-terrorism laws, residents told Radio Free Asia.
- UN-contracted helicopter captured by Al-Shabab militants in central Somalia People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- A UN-contracted helicopter with nine passengers was seized by Al-Shabab militants Wednesday after an emergency landing due to technical reasons in the group-controlled territory in central Somalia, the mission confirmed.
- UN underlines need to move forward on peace efforts in Colombia UN News 11 Jan 2024 -- Recent developments in Colombia have highlighted the need to move forward in implementing the 2016 peace agreement signed by the Government and the FARC-EP militia group, UN Special Representative Carlos Ruiz Massieu told the Security Council on Thursday.
- The security situation across the Sahel is deteriorating: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Jan 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa.
- HRW: With No Check on Abuses, 'Civilians Bear the Brunt of Wartime Atrocities in the Horn of Africa' VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- 2023 was a consequential year for human rights suppression and wartime atrocities, especially in the Horn of Africa, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch published Thursday. The rights group blames regional blocs and the international community for not doing enough to protect civilians.
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- Statement on Narco-Criminal Violence in Ecuador US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024 -- Since January 9, Ecuador has experienced appalling levels of violence and terrorism at the hands of narco-criminal elements targeting innocent civilians.
- Ecuador in "state of war," will not give in to terrorists: president People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Ecuador is in a "state of war" with "terrorist" criminal groups linked to drug trafficking, President Daniel Noboa said Wednesday, pledging not to give in to their demands.
- Turkey's anti-Mossad operation 'seriously surprised' Israel, Erdogan boasts Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boasted about the recent detention of individuals suspected of spying for Israel's Mossad by the country's intelligence service, saying the operation has "seriously surprised" Tel Aviv.
- Greek gov't urges vaccination against COVID-19, influenza, as cases surge People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Greek government urged further increase in vaccination rates against COVID-19 and influenza on Wednesday, amid a surge of infections in recent weeks.
- Man Who Carried Out Machete Attack on NYPD Officers in Times Square on NYE 2022 Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges US Dept. of Justice 11 Jan 2024 -- Trevor Bickford, 20, of Wells, Maine, today pleaded guilty to multiple counts of attempting to kill officers and employees of the U.S. government and persons assisting them based on his jihadist attack using a machete-style knife against three New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers in Times Square on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2022.
- Finland's eastern border to remain closed Finnish Government 11 Jan 2024 -- The Government has decided that the border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until 11 February 2024. It will not be possible to submit applications for international protection at any border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia. The Government decided on the matter in its session on 11 January 2024.
- US Working on Creating Fifth Column in Russia, Intel Chief Warns Sputnik 11 Jan 2024 -- The Foreign Intelligence Service reported that the US plans to recruit Russian graduates of exchange programs to create a fifth column to fill the void that the previous opposition left when they had exited Russia and interfere in the presidential elections scheduled for March.
- Case of personnel frequently entering mainland to carry out spy intelligence activities revealed on Police's Day Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- On the celebration of the 4th China Police's Day on Wednesday, China's state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) revealed a case of foreign espionage involving frequent entry into China through the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, taking advantage of streamlined customs clearance.
- Sinovac reportedly halts COVID-19 vaccine production Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Sinovac Biotech, one of the major inactivated vaccine manufactures in China, has reportedly halted COVID-19 vaccine production. The company did not confirm the news but industry observers believe it is a response to falling market demand.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on January 11, 2024 PRC MofA 11 Jan 2024
- VOA Exclusive: Blinken to Meet Chinese Foreign Minister Candidate Before Taiwan Election VOA 11 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to meet with Liu Jianchao, a veteran Chinese diplomat and a top contender to be China's next foreign minister, in Washington on Friday, a day before Taiwan's elections, as the United States continues to caution China against using the elections as a pretext for instability.
- Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Minister of Commerce of China Wang Wentao US Dept. of Commerce 11 Jan 2024 -- Last night, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo held a call with Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Wang Wentao. Following up on their last meeting in November 2023 during the APEC Leaders Summit in California, Secretary Raimondo and Minister Wang emphasized the importance of leveraging the working group that the U.S. Department of Commerce and the PRC's Ministry of Commerce established to address commercial issues of concern. In addition, the two discussed plans for an in-person meeting of the working group. Secretary Raimondo also reiterated that national security is not negotiable and emphasized that the United States Government's "small yard, high fence" approach is not about containing China's economic development. Rather, it aims to safeguard our national security and values without unduly limiting trade and investment.
- Chinese FM continues traditional 'new year visit' to Africa to boost regional security and cooperation Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Continuing a tradition that has lasted for 34 years, China's foreign minister has once again chosen Africa as the first foreign visit destination for the new year, and this time the visit will cover two countries in North Africa - Egypt and Tunisia - and two in West Africa - Togo, and Cote d'Ivoire - per the announcement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday.
- China and Maldives to strengthen BRI cooperation, transform isle industries Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) construction has brought tangible benefits to the people of Maldives, the Chinese business community on the island nation and Chinese experts said that the next decade will see more fruitful cooperation results, thanks to elevated ties between the two countries.
- Chinese controls 'more efficient' as country marks 30 years online Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- Three decades after internet access first became available in China, the country has more than a billion people online, with a thriving e-commerce sector and several massively popular homegrown social media platforms.
- China helps world achieve record renewable energy growth Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- China's "extraordinary" acceleration in renewable energy capacity propelled 2023 to witness the fastest global growth rate in over twenty years, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a new report on Thursday.
- Wang Yi calls for intensifying China-Russia strategic coordination People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- As two responsible major countries, China and Russia should strengthen strategic communication, build more strategic consensuses and carry out more strategic cooperation on the future of mankind and the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Wednesday.
- China steps up exchange with US, urges 'caution on core question' Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- China and the US have recently engaged in a series of interactions across various levels, including inter-party and military exchanges. This extensive communication between the world's two largest economies signifies China's genuine efforts to stabilize relations, especially during a year when bilateral ties are expected to face challenges.
- China, Maldives elevate ties, underscoring mutual support Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu in Beijing on Wednesday. Chinese experts said that the elevation of China-Maldives relations will bring more development opportunities to the peoples of two countries as well as to the Indian Ocean region, which is significant to China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the economic and energy security of China.
- China, Maldives upgrade ties as presidents hold talks People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu in Beijing on Wednesday.
- Minister Joly speaks with China's Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi Canada 11 Jan 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today spoke with China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi.
- Xi's uncompromising fight against corruption People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- Typically, after New Year's Day and leading up to Spring Festival, the Communist Party of China's (CPC) top disciplinary agency convenes a plenary session, setting out its anti-corruption priorities for the year ahead.
- China eyes launching low-cost cargo spacecraft for space station through commercial rocket Global Times 12 Jan 2024 -- Commercial aerospace company CAS Space and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Microsatellite Innovation Research Institute have confirmed a plan that the low-cost cargo spacecraft product developed by the Microsatellite Innovation Institute will be launched by the company's Kinetica 2 liquid carrier rocket and will undergo the first flight mission in 2025 for comprehensive on-orbit assessment and verification, the Global Times learned from the company on Friday.
- Taiwan election: Balancing economic hopes and China relations Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- For 40-year-old Taiwanese driver Hsiao Min-yu, Saturday's presidential election is about picking a leader who can improve his economic prospects. Like others in his community, Hsiao has struggled with stagnant salaries and rising costs of living over the past few years. He hopes the next president can boost the economy so that his financial stress is lessened.
- China launches 2 more rockets Thursday; no threat to Taiwan: MND CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- China on Thursday launched another two rockets, which were carrying satellites, but neither of them passed near Taiwan and therefore did not pose any threat to the country, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
- U.S. lawmakers introduce resolution commending Taiwan ahead of elections CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Dozens of lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives introduced a bipartisan resolution Wednesday commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions in the face of ongoing threats from China before election day on Jan. 13.
- Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on Taiwan Elections The White House 11 Jan 2024
- Overseas Chinese influencers decry ex-President Ma's cross-strait stance CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Former president Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) recent controversial take on navigating the relationship between Taiwan and China was a focal point during a forum in Taipei on Thursday that featured an election observer group comprised of media personalities.
- KMT presidential nominee Hou rules out unification talks with China CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Kuomintang (KMT) presidential nominee Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) on Thursday ruled out holding talks with Beijing over unification between Taiwan and China if elected president.
- 4 Kaohsiung ward chiefs indicted over involvement in China trip CNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Prosecutors on Thursday indicted four ward chiefs in Kaohsiung for their alleged involvement in a recent Beijing trip subsidized in part by the Chinese government.
- China to US: Stop sending wrong signals to 'Taiwan independence' separatists Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- China has reiterated its firm opposition to any official contact between the United States and the Chinese Taipei, urging Washington to stop sending wrong signals to separatist forces in the self-ruled island.
- US, S Korea vow to cooperate on Taiwan as election nears Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- The United States and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to work together in maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait, as cross-strait tensions show signs of escalation in light of the upcoming presidential election in the self-governing island on Saturday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jan. 11, 2023 ROC MND 11 Jan 2024
- So-called new situation advocated by separatist Lai would create dangerous situation with 'rough waves' in Taiwan Straits: mainland spokesperson Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) separatist candidate Lai Ching-te's latest remarks to advocate the fallacy of "Taiwan independence" as well as his previous remarks indicate that if he was elected as the leader of Taiwan region, he will further promote "Taiwan independence" and separatist activities and the so-called "new situation" that Lai wants to create will be a dangerous situation with rough waves in the Taiwan Straits, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office told a press conference on Wednesday.
- Mainland 'legitimate' in mulling halting tariff cuts on more Taiwan imports; 'DPP's hostile policy root cause of friction' Global Times 11 Jan 2024 -- The Chinese mainland's plan to contemplate suspending tariff concessions for more products imported from Taiwan in response to the island's trade restrictions and political maneuvering is legitimate and in line with WTO rules, experts said, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to take concrete measures to lift trade restrictions on the mainland and avoid hurting Taiwan residents and businessmen's interests.
- "Taiwan independence" and peace across Taiwan Strait cannot coexist: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 11 Jan 2024 -- "Taiwan independence" and peace across the Taiwan Strait cannot coexist, as the former is also incompatible with the interests and welfare of Taiwan compatriots, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
- Practical Steps to Consolidate Foundation of Independent Economy Taken in DPRK KCNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Officials in the key industrial sectors of the DPRK are intent on the study and discussion over the practical steps for accelerating the independent and comprehensive development of the economy so as to carry into practice the clear advance orientation and policies for this year advanced by the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee.
- Enlarged Plenary Meeting of Cabinet Committee of WPK Held KCNA 11 Jan 2024 -- An enlarged plenary meeting of the Cabinet Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) took place from January 8 to 10 to implement the resolutions of the 9th Plenary Meeting of the 8th WPK Central Committee.
- Press release on developments following the terrorist attack in Iran on January 3 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jan 2024
- U.S. Condemns 'Unlawful' Seizure Of Oil Tanker By Iranian Navy In Gulf Of Oman RFE/RL 11 Jan 2024 -- The United States on January 11 condemned Iran's seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Oman and called for the immediate release of the ship and its crew.
- Iran seizes US tanker in Sea of Oman IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Navy has said it has seized a US oil tanker in the Sea of Oman.
- Iran's Navy seizes US oil tanker 'in retaliation' with court order Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the seizure of an American oil tanker with a court order in the Sea of Oman.
- Iranian Navy Detains US Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Sputnik 11 Jan 2024 -- On Thursday, a US oil tanker, previously caught in a regional standoff between Iran and US, was reportedly boarded by a group of armed individuals off the coast of Oman and appeared to have changed course toward Iran.
- Iran Intelligence Ministry: 35 elements linked to Kerman terror attack arrested IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has announced that it identified and arrested 35 perpetrators and supporters of the Kerman terrorist attack.
- Iran's Intelligence Ministry: 35 arrested over Kerman terrorist attack Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says 35 individuals have been arrested over involvement in the recent terrorist bombings in the southeastern city of Kerman.
- Press conference - Frankston Prime Minister of Australia 11 Jan 2024
- Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Thursday, 11th January 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jan 2024
- PM call with President al-Sisi of Egypt: 11 January 2024 Gov.UK 11 Jan 2024
- Election Results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2024 -- The United States congratulates Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on his re-election to a second term as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- Statement on 2023 Democratic Republic of Congo presidential elections Canada 11 Jan 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the results of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo:
- Foreign and security policy issues on the agenda when Foreign Minister Tobias Billström welcomed Japanese counterpart Yōko Kamikawa to Stockholm Government Offices of Sweden 11 Jan 2024 -- Bilateral issues, foreign and security policy developments in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, and the situation in the Middle East were on the agenda when Mr Billström received Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Yōko Kamikawa in Stockholm on 10 January.
- Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in for a fifth term after her party, Awami League won a landslide victory in the general election boycotted by the opposition.
- Philippine, German Foreign Ministers Affirm Commitment to Peace and Development, Climate Policy and Rules-Based International Order Philippines DFA 11 Jan 2024 -- Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo met with German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Manila today. The visit marks the first visit by a German Federal Foreign Minister to the Philippines in over a decade.
- State of emergency declared in Papua New Guinea after 16 killed in riots Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Papua New Guinea's prime minister has declared a 14-day state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby after 16 people were killed in riots in the Pacific island nation.
- 'Double standards' on rights is doing damage, report says Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- The disregard of human rights by many governments in pursuit of short-term strategic goals is "emboldening" abusive regimes around the world and contributing to global instability in the long term, this year's annual world report by Human Rights Watch says.
- Lao officials consider assigning prosecutors in Golden Triangle SEZ Radio Free Asia 11 Jan 2024 -- The Lao government is planning to establish a prosecutor's office in the lawless Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone amid concerns over nearly non-existent oversight that Lao authorities have over the zones, which have become a magnet for scam-related businesses and human trafficking.
- World News in Brief: Deep concern over Afghan arrests, UN commits to stay and deliver in Mali, new migrant support plan UN News 11 Jan 2024 -- The UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Thursday that it is "deeply concerned" over a recent spate of arbitrary arrests and detentions of women and girls by Taliban officials for alleged non-compliance with the Islamic dress code.
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