19 February 2024 Military News |
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- Feb. 18 Summary of Red Sea Activities CENTCOM 19 Feb 2024 -- Between 9:30 and 10:45 p.m., Feb. 18, two anti-ship ballistic missiles were launched from Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen toward MV Rubymar, a Belize-flagged, UK-owned bulk carrier.
- Attacks Hit Multiple Ships in Red Sea Corridor VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- Maritime security organizations reported a drone attack late Monday on a cargo ship in the Red Sea, the latest in a string of attacks as Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen disrupt maritime traffic in the region.
- Crew Abandons Cargo Ship Hit by Houthi Missile in Red Sea VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- The crew of a cargo ship in the Red Sea was forced to abandon ship Monday night after the Houthi militia hit it with a ballistic missile fired from Yemen, the U.S. military said.
- US-owned ship reports missile strike off Yemen IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- A US-owned cargo ship has been targeted off the Yemeni port of Aden, the British maritime security firm Ambrey has reported.
- Yemen confirms attack on British ship in Gulf of Aden IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Yemeni Armed Forces' spokesman Yahya Saree has confirmed that the country's naval forces targeted a British vessel in Gulf of Aden in response to the UK and the US aggression against Yemen.
- Yemeni army says hits 2 American ships with 'appropriate naval missiles', downs US drone Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- The Yemeni army says it has carried out new operations against American vessels in waters near the country, hitting two US ships in the Gulf of Aden after shooting down an MQ9 Reaper drone.
- British cargo ship 'on verge of sinking' after Yemeni missile attack in Gulf of Aden Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- The Yemeni military has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on a British cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip against the US- and UK-backed Israeli war on the besieged territory.
- Pentagon acknowledges Yemeni forces deploy underwater drones in Red Sea for first time Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- The US military has acknowledged that Yemeni forces have deployed underwater drones for the first time in their pro-Palestine operations amid tensions in the Red Sea.
- Houthis Attacked UK Ship in Gulf of Aden, Vessel Severely Damaged Sputnik 19 Feb 2024 -- Yemen's Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, has attacked a UK Rubymar cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said on Monday, adding that the vessel was severely damaged.
- Another British ship targeted in Red Sea: Report IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- One more British ship has reportedly been come under attack in the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea.
- US relocating forces in Iraq, Syria: Source IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- An Iraqi security source has said that the US military has started a major relocation operation for its forces at Ain al-Asad air base of Iraq's Al Anbar Governorate and at Al-Tanf base in Syria's Homs Governorate.
Defense Policy / Programs
- U.S. Forces Participate in Indian Navy-led Exercise MILAN US Navy 19 Feb 2024 -- U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) joined ships, aircraft and personnel from India and numerous other navies to begin Exercise MILAN 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 19.
- U.S., Japan and Australia Conduct Trilateral Exercise in Bay of Bengal US Navy 19 Feb 2024 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a trilateral exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to strengthen interoperability and readiness between the three nations, in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 17-18.
- Pevkur at NATO ministerial: new regional plans are executable if needed Estonia MoD 19 Feb 2024 -- Today in Brussels, NATO defence ministers discussed the alliance's regional plans and their executability. At the NATO-Ukraine Council, the focus was on practical steps for approaching Ukraine to NATO membership.
- Secretary General meets NATO Parliamentary Assembly President, chairs annual meeting with parliamentarians NATO 19 Feb 2024 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NPA) President Michal Szczerba at NATO Headquarters on Monday (19 February 2024) to discuss key issues on the European security agenda along with ways to maintain the strong cooperation between the two organisations.
- Medvedev threatens to nuke Washington, Berlin and London if Russia forced to retreat Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has threatened Washington, Berlin, London and Kiev with nuclear attacks if Russia is forced to retreat from Ukraine.
- Briefing by Chief of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops of Armed Forces of Russian Federation Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov on violations of Chemical Weapons Convention by U.S. and Ukraine Russia MoD 19 Feb 2024
- Zelenskiy Steps Up Pleas For Western Arms After Visit To Front Lines RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned again of "extremely difficult" conditions and dwindling ammunition on the front lines following his military's decision to withdraw from the strategic southeastern city of Avdiyivka to save lives and materiel in the face of the latest Russian onslaught.
- Defence Minister Bill Blair announces Canadian donation of over 800 drones to Ukraine Canada 19 Feb 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will donate more than 800 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Systems to Ukraine.
- Lithuania's Foreign Minister Landsbergis in Brussels: "The Ukrainians have been starved of ammunition. It's a miracle that they can withstand so far" Lithuania MFA 19 Feb 2024 -- Today, on 19 February in Brussels, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis, attends the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union. The head of Lithuania's diplomacy spoke on assistance to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and other issues.
- Aircraft carrier Liaoning to finish upgrade, mockup of stealth fighter spotted on deck Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- A mockup of a stealth fighter jet, reportedly the J-35, was recently spotted on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning, prompting experts to say on Monday that China's next generation carrier-based fighter jet is not exclusive to the catapult-equipped carrier Fujian, but can also be used on ramp-equipped carriers Liaoning and Shandong.
- Human error not to blame for loss of submariners last December: Navy CNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Equipment and environmental reasons and not human error were to blame for the loss of three submariners at sea on Dec. 21, 2023, Taiwan's Navy said Monday.
- Training proves ship is ready for anything Australia DOD 19 Feb 2024 -- Before HMAS Warramunga commenced Australia's first 2024 Indo-Pacific regional presence deployment, Commanding Officer Commander Jennifer Graham put her crew through rigorous training to ensure they were 'fully mission capable'.
- IRGC Navy adds new home-made combat vessels to its fleet IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- The Naval Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has received two new home-made combat vessels equipped with medium and long-range missiles.
- IRGC Navy Takes Delivery of Two New Stealth Warships Sputnik 19 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman-adjacent southern coastline stretches roughly 1,700 km and is home to over half a dozen US military bases, making it vital for the Islamic Republic to maintain adequate military resources to defend its shores using asymmetric means.
- Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on February 12-18, 2024 Lithuania MND 19 Feb 2024
- Readout of Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco's Participation in the 2024 Munich Security Conference US Dept. of Justice 19 Feb 2024 -- Deputy Attorney General (AG) Lisa Monaco traveled to Munich this week to participate in the 60th annual Munich Security Conference (MSC), which brings together leaders from around the world to confront current and emerging threats to our collective, global security.
- EU Approves Naval Mission to Protect Navigation in Red Sea - Italian Foreign Minister Sputnik 19 Feb 2024 -- The EU foreign ministers have approved the launch of a naval mission to protect navigation in the Red Sea amid an increase in attacks on cargo ships by Yemen's Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, with Italy set to take over the command of the forces, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday.
- Remarks by President Biden During Press Gaggle | Rehoboth Beach, DE The White House 19 Feb 2024
- Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival The White House 19 Feb 2024
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- 19 February 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 19 Feb 2024
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, February 19th, 2024 Israel Defense Forces 19 Feb 2024
- 24h Operational Update: IDF Operations Continue in Khan Yunis and Additional Terrorist Cells Were Eliminated Israel Defense Forces 19 Feb 2024
- PM Netanyahu to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations: "I urge you to press Qatar to press Hamas, because we want our hostages released." Israel - Prime Minister 19 Feb 2024
- Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 19 Feb 2024
- Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 19 Feb 2024
- Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 19 Feb 2024
- Boundless savagery: Israel threatens to invade Rafah by start of Ramadan Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- Israel's Benny Gantz says the regime will launch the looming ground invasion of Rafah early March.
- Israel Threatens Ramadan Attack on Rafah if Hostages Not Released VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- Israeli forces carried out aerial attacks and ground operations Monday in the southern Gaza Strip, as the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said the number of Palestinians killed there since October has surpassed 29,000 people.
- Rifts deepen in Israeli war cabinet: Report IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Israeli media reports suggest that the crack is widening in the regime's war cabinet, with some members saying they are not part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance.
- Israel to restrict Muslim access to Al-Aqsa during Ramadan IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has reportedly agreed to a plan to put a curb on Palestinians entering into Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan.
- Feb. 18: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 19 Feb 2024
- Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli war surpasses 29,000: Health ministry Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- More than 29,000 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli regime presses ahead with its genocidal war against the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Israel's indiscriminate strikes kill over 70 Palestinian civilians in central Gaza Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- Israel's indiscriminate attacks have killed more than 70 Palestinian civilians across the central part of the Gaza Strip, which has been under the regime's genocidal war for more than four months.
- Palestinian death toll in Gaza nears 29,000: ministry People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 28,985, the Hamas-run health ministry said on Sunday.
- ICJ begins week-long hearings on Israel's occupation of Palestine Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is holding historic hearings into Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories since 1967.
- Children's lives threatened by rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip UNICEF 19 Feb 2024 -- A steep rise in malnutrition among children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in the Gaza strip poses grave threats to their health, according to a comprehensive new analysis released by the Global Nutrition Cluster.
- Gaza: Israeli advance on Rafah would have 'dire humanitarian consequences' UN News 19 Feb 2024 -- An extension of Israel's military operation in Rafah, where over a million internally displaced Palestinians have been forced to shelter, will have "dire humanitarian consequences", the UN Senior Humanitarian Coordinator for Gaza said on Monday.
- Rights experts call for probe into alleged violations against Palestinian women and girls UN News 19 Feb 2024 -- Alleged rights violations against Palestinian women and girls in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank must be investigated, a group of experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Monday.
- UNRWA Situation Report #79 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (All information from 15-17 February 2024, is valid as of 17 February 2024 at 22:30 (local time)) UNRWA 19 Feb 2024
- Iran rejects Israeli regime's 'deceitful' claims about Gaza hospital IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has slammed Israeli regime for attacking a major hospital in Gaza on false allegations that it was used by Palestinians resistance fighters.
- UN must act to prevent aggression on Gaza's Rafah: Iran FM IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called on the United Nations to act quickly to prevent potential aggression by the Israeli regime on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter from Israel's genocidal invasion of other parts of the enclave.
- Iran supports Palestinian-Palestinian agreement: FM Spox IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that his country supports a Palestinian-Palestinian agreement and the political will of the Palestinian people.
- Iran backs AU statement on crimes against Palestinians IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says his country's firmly supports a statement issued during the African Union summit on stopping the crimes against the oppressed Palestinian nation.
- Iran lauds African Union statement about Gaza ISNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Iran has hailed a recent statement issued by the African Union (AU), which called for an end to the Israeli regime's military aggression and crimes against the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- UN must take action to prevent Israel's mass atrocities against Palestinians in Rafah: Iran FM Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United Nations must take action to prevent further mass atrocities by the Israeli regime in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.
- No power can change fate of Gaza war as Israel suffers 'irreparable defeat: Top Iran general Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- The chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says the Israeli regime has undoubtedly suffered an "unprecedented and irreparable" defeat in its war against the oppressed people of Palestine.
- Iran to US: Stop hypocrisy on Israel's offensive against Rafah Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the United States needs to put an end to its Gaza war hypocrisy and stop its empty rhetoric about the establishment of a ceasefire in the strip while provoking the Israeli regime to attack the city of Rafah.
- Iran condemns U.S. Senate's approval of 14-bln-USD aid package for Israel People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Sunday denounced the U.S. Senate for approving a 14-billion-U.S.-dollar aid package for Israel, which he said would enable more Israeli killings in the Gaza Strip.
- 'No military solution': EU's top diplomat says Israel cannot 'defeat' Hamas Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says Israel needs a political, not a military, solution to the conflict with the Palestinians, emphasizing that the Tel Aviv regime cannot defeat the Hamas resistance movement, despite its relentless bombardment campaign in the Gaza Strip.
- da Silva: Israel committing genocide against Palestinians ISNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned Israel's brutal war in the Gaza Strip, saying the occupying regime is committing "genocide" against Palestinians in the besieged territory, while comparing Tel Aviv's atrocities to Adolf Hitler's actions against Jews.
- Israeli occupation main problem of region: Jordan FM IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Al Safadi on Sunday called the Israeli occupation the main problem of the region, adding that the Zionist regime is neither looking for the exchange of prisoners nor intending to end the war on the Gaza Strip.
- PA: Hamas inseparable part of Palestinian politics IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that the Hamas Resistance Movement is an inseparable part of Palestinian politics.
- Abbas: Netanyahu insists on continuing aggression to displace Palestinians IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas says the administration of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on continuing their aggression on various cities in the Gaza Strip, especially against the city of Rafah, to forcibly displace the local population.
- Hamas warns against restricting Palestinians entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has underscored that the Israeli regime's plot to restrict the entry of Palestinian people into Al-Aqsa Mosque during the coming holy fasting month of Ramadan amounts to a religious war against the nation.
- 'A religious war': Hamas warns of 'explosion' after Israel says will restrict access to Al-Aqsa in Ramadan Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has denounced Israel's plan to restrict Palestinians' entry to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, warning that the measure will explode the whole situation.
- Exclusive: Hamas official says resistance 'real guarantee' for deal with Israel Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- A senior official of the Hamas resistance group says the Palestinians' resilience against the Israeli occupation can guarantee a potential agreement with the regime in the Gaza Strip.
- Israel's al-Aqsa restriction part of 'systematic displacement, Judaization': Islamic Jihad Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement has censured the Israeli regime's plan to impose restrictions on the entry of Palestinian worshipers into the al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, warning that the ban is part of the occupying entity's plan of systematic displacement and Judaization of the sacred site.
- Hezbollah launches attacks on more Israeli regime targets IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah has carried out strikes against three military bases of the Israeli regime as part of its campaign of forcing the regime to end its aggression on Palestinians in Gaza.
- Hezbollah launched six operations against IOF ISNA 19 Feb 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon - Hezbollah announced that its fighters carried out Saturday six operations against Israeli occupation military sites and gatherings on the border with occupied Palestine.
- Lebanon's Hezbollah targets several more Israeli bases in support of Gaza Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israeli forces have exchanged fire across the southern Lebanese border, with the resistance movement launching retaliatory strikes on at least three military bases in the Israeli-occupied territories.
- Amid Gaza war, Hezbollah warns Israel about bigger defeat if it attacks Lebanon Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- A senior official of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says a potential attack by the Israeli regime on Lebanon would lead to a defeat bigger than what the regime has suffered in Palestine.
- Secretary-General's opening remarks at press encounter on the meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan UN Secretary-General 19 Feb 2024
- UN Needs to Consult With Taliban on Special Envoy Appointment, Guterres Says VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- A United Nations-led international conference ended Monday with consensus on the goals Taliban rulers must meet but little progress on how the world should coordinate engagement with the unrecognized government.
- At Afghanistan Meeting, UN's Guterres Pledges Work To Appoint Envoy RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on February 19 told a press conference at a two-day UN-sponsored meeting of more than two dozen nations but not including Taliban representatives in the Qatari capital to discuss the "evolving situation" in Afghanistan that he is starting consultations toward appointing a UN envoy to coordinate engagement between Kabul and the international community.
- We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha UN News 19 Feb 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need for an end to restrictions imposed by the Taliban de facto authorities on women and girls in Afghanistan.
- Human Rights must guide the completion of South Sudan's transition - UN experts OHCHR 19 Feb 2024 -- South Sudan's leaders must carefully navigate the conclusion of the country's political transition to achieve durable peace and prevent violence and gross human rights violations, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said today.
- Sudan crisis sends shockwaves around the region as displacement, hunger, and malnutrition soar WFP 19 Feb 2024 -- At least 25 million people are struggling with soaring rates of hunger and malnutrition as the crisis in Sudan sends shockwaves around the region, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns today, with thousands of families being displaced and forced across borders into Chad and South Sudan each week.
- Malnutrition Plagues Sudanese Refugee Children VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- Sudan is experiencing escalating rates of hunger and malnutrition as the consequences of conflict and displacement spread through the region. At least 25 million people in the region are affected by food insecurity, according to the United Nations World Food Program, or WFP.
- Airstrikes kill 6, including children, in Myanmar's Kachin state Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2024 -- An onslaught of airstrikes in northern Myanmar killed six civilians and injured 13 more, rescue workers told Radio Free Asia on Monday.
- Myanmar Junta Enforces Conscription Law Amid Backlash, Exodus VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- Myanmar's military junta is going forward with a mandatory draft set to begin in mid-April, but critics say doing so has the potential to negatively impact the economy and the military itself.
- Al-Shabab Reports Cuban Hostages Killed by US Airstrikes VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- The U.S. military has confirmed conducting an airstrike near Jilib town in Somalia, where according to al-Shabab two Cuban hostages were killed in a drone strike on the same day.
- UN committed to help Somalia deliver 'for its people' UN News 19 Feb 2024 -- Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the gains made in the fight against terrorist insurgency, the UN Special Representative in the country told the Security Council on Monday.
- The UK calls for calm dialogue to de-escalate the situation in Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 19 Feb 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia.
- Papua New Guinea Ups Military's Power After Intertribal Fighting VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- Papua New Guinea will give the military the power to arrest, Prime Minister James Marape said Monday, following at least 26 deaths in an intertribal ambush that occurred Sunday in remote Wapenamanda.
- At least 64 killed in Papua New Guinea 'largest' tribal violence Press TV 19 Feb 2024 -- At least Sixty-four people have been killed in an outbreak of violence between rival tribes in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, police say, describing it as the "largest" in the Pacific nation's recent history.
- "With the end of the occupation in Karabakh, a historic window of opportunity for lasting peace in our region opened" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 19 Feb 2024 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Erdoğan said: "With the end of the occupation in Karabakh, a historic window of opportunity for lasting peace in our region has opened. It is critical that this window of opportunity is not closed."
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News Reports
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions following talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Havana, February 19, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Feb 2024
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, Havana, February 19, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Feb 2024
- Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on Russia's upcoming presidential elections Estonia MFA 19 Feb 2024 -- Almost ten years have passed since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and two years since Russia's full-scale invasion and aggression against Ukraine.
- Biden Considering New Russia Sanctions After Navalny Death VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday he is "considering additional sanctions" against Moscow following the death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
- Navalnaya Bolstered By EU Foreign Ministers' Vows Of Further Russia Sanctions RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- European Union foreign ministers in Brussels provided strong public backing to the exiled widow of Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny, vowing additional sanctions against Moscow to hold it responsible for the death of her husband in a remote Arctic prison.
- Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström Government Offices of Sweden 19 Feb 2024 -- The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has today summoned the Russian Ambassador in connection with the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underlines to the representative of Russia the responsibility of Russia's political leadership for Alexei Navalny's death Latvia MFA 19 Feb 2024 -- On 19 February 2024, the Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., of the Embassy of the Russian Federation was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to express to him the indignation and condemnation over the death of Alexei Navalny in prison.
- Navalny's Widow Addresses Husband's Death, Vows to Lead Anti-Putin Opposition VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, vowed Monday to carry on her husband's work, saying she "will continue to fight for the freedom of our country," and, "I call on you to stand by me."
- Russia Plans to Launch Over 40 Space Rockets in 2024 for 1st Time in 30 Years Sputnik 19 Feb 2024 -- Russian state space corporation Roscosmos intends to launch more than 40 space rockets in 2024 for the first time in 30 years, Roscosmos head Yuri Borisov has said.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on February 19, 2024 PRC MofA 19 Feb 2024
- Chinese FM's visit to Europe signals China taking active initiative to stabilize ties Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- After meeting with several high-level European officials at the just concluded Munich Security Conference (MSC), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarked on trips to visit Spain and France. Chinese experts said Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Europe and frequent exchanges with European officials at the beginning of the year signal that China is taking a more active initiative in stabilizing ties with European countries and strengthening communication.
- US urged to stop harassing, interrogating Chinese students entering country Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- China's State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong and US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met in Vienna, Austria on Sunday local time, discussing bilateral cooperation in drug control and law enforcement. The Chinese side also urged Washington to stop harassing and interrogating Chinese students for no reason, and ensure that Chinese citizens enjoy fair entry treatment.
- Foreign ministry slams FBI director's accusations against China over cyberattacks as 'baseless, irresponsible' Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson slammed the US on Monday, saying without valid evidence, FBI director Christopher Wray jumped to an unwarranted conclusion and made groundless accusations against China over cyberattacks. It is extremely irresponsible and is a complete distortion of facts.
- Hong Kong DAB deputies to upcoming two sessions make proposals on enhancing patriotic education, facilitating cross-border travel Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- Ahead of the annual national two sessions - National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) - scheduled in early March, delegates of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) to the upcoming two sessions have put forward on Monday at least 30 proposals, including enhancing the patriotic education and pushing forward new measures in facilitating cross-border travel.
- Former chairman of Bank of China indicted for bribery, illegal loan-issuing People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- Liu Liange, former chairman of the Bank of China, has been indicted on charges of suspected bribe-taking and illegal loan-issuing, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Monday.
- China's State Council discusses draft government work report People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- China's State Council on Sunday convened a plenary meeting to discuss a draft government work report.
- Real estate market set to get policy boost People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- Following a series of supportive measures from housing and financial authorities, China's property market is expected to see a mild pickup in major cities after the Spring Festival holiday, which extended from Feb 10 to Saturday, industry experts said on Sunday.
- Taiwan vessel returns to Kinmen after being boarded by Chinese coast guard CNA 19 Feb 2024 -- A Taiwanese cruise ship was escorted back to Kinmen Monday after being boarded and inspected by Chinese coast guard personnel, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
- After incident, Chinese boats patrol waters near Taiwan-held Kinmen CNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Several Chinese coastal patrol boats were operating Monday morning in waters off the coast of the Taiwan-held Kinmen Islands, according to ship tracking information posted on the China Ports website.
- Taiwan and China's dispute over the waters around Kinmen CNA 19 Feb 2024 -- On Feb. 14, Taiwan's Coast Guard responded after a Chinese speedboat trespassed within 1.1 nautical miles of the eastern coast of the Island of Kinmen, setting off a chase in which the Chinese boat capsized, causing the deaths of two of the four men on board.
- Taiwan authorities urged to facilitate management after tragic deaths of two fishermen from mainland fishing boat Global Times 19 Feb 2024 -- Quanzhou city's Red Cross Society in East China's Fujian Province will send representatives to accompany affected families to Kinmen in Taiwan island to manage the aftermath after the violent chasing by the Taiwan side of a mainland fishing boat resulted in the tragic deaths of two fishermen, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Monday.
- Cross-Strait tensions at risk of rising after Kinmen incident Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2024 -- Both Taipei and Beijing have said they will "enforce the law" in the waters between Kinmen island and China's mainland after last week's incident that resulted in the deaths of two Chinese men.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Feb. 19, 2024 ROC MND 19 Feb 2024
- Analysts: China Challenges Taiwan's Sovereignty Through Gray Zone Operations VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- China has ramped up efforts to challenge the longstanding status quo across the Taiwan Strait in recent weeks, with Beijing altering a flight path near the median line of the Taiwan Strait and announcing the plan to increase regular patrol in waters near Taiwan's Kinmen island.
- China lures Palau with economic incentives to break ties with Taiwan Radio Free Asia 19 Feb 2024 -- China has promised Palau economic benefits in exchange for the latter severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, a letter the Palauan president wrote to an unnamed United States senator revealed.
- One-China principle advocates should support China's peaceful reunification: FM People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- Those who uphold the one-China principle should also support China's peaceful reunification, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday at the 60th Munich Security Conference.
- Mainland backs coast guard patrols in Xiamen-Kinmen waters People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday voiced firm support for the coast guard authority in the southeastern Fujian Province to perform regular patrols in the Xiamen-Kinmen maritime area.
- Iran using all its diplomatic sway to halt Israeli war on Gaza: Spox IRNA 19 Feb 2024 -- Iran has used all its diplomatic power to halt the Israeli regime's war against Gaza since the beginning of the crisis in the besieged territory, according to the Foreign Ministry spokesman.
- Leader: Elections are main pillar of the Islamic Republic ISNA 19 Feb 2024 -- In a meeting with a large number of people from East Azerbaijan Province, Imam Khamenei described the front of Arrogance as being opposed to Iran's elections.
- Iran's 'Axis Of Resistance': Different Groups, Same Goals RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- Iran's so-called axis of resistance is a loose network of proxies, Tehran-backed militant groups, and an allied state actor.
- Rise In Suicides Among Medical Students In Iran Highlights Growing Crisis In Sector RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- A rise in suicides among medical residents at Iranian schools, revealed in an interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) with Vahid Shariat, has highlighted a growing crisis within Iran's medical community.
- Jailed Iranian Reformist Tajzadeh Issues Scathing Criticism Of Supreme Leader RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- Prominent Iranian reformist politician Mostafa Tajzadeh, who is currently imprisoned at Tehran's notorious Evin Prison, has issued a scathing criticism of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying he is responsible for the current "flawed structure of the political system in Iran."
- Belarus Proposes Draft Law Against The 'Promotion Of Nontraditional Family Relations' RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- Belarus's prosecutor-general has prepared a bill for lawmakers to discuss that proposes punishing the "promotion of nontraditional relationships," a thinly veiled reference to the country's often-persecuted LGBT community.
- Pakistan Parties Still Trying to Form Coalition Government VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- Major political parties in Pakistan have been struggling to cobble together a coalition government nearly two weeks after the controversy-marred national elections produced no clear winner.
- Sri Lankans urged to use electricity sparingly as demand spikes due to dry weather People's Daily 19 Feb 2024 -- Sri Lanka's state-owned electricity producer and distributor the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on Sunday urged people to use electricity sparingly as demand for power has grown due to the dry weather, a senior official told the media on Sunday.
- Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Feb 2024
- Tensions Escalate Between Somalia, Ethiopian Over AU Summit Incident VOA 19 Feb 2024 -- Tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia escalated over the weekend following allegations by Somalia's president that Ethiopian security forces tried to bar him from attending the African Union summit in Addis Ababa.
- Bosnian Serb Leader Meets Lukashenka In Minsk, Plans To Meet Putin In Moscow RFE/RL 19 Feb 2024 -- Milorad Dodik, the pro-Russia president of the Serbian entity of Bosnia-Herzegovina, met with Belarusian President leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Minsk and announced plans this week to travel to Moscow where he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an extended journey in the region.
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