07 May 2024 Military News |
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- May 7 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian Air Drops into Gaza CENTCOM 07 May 2024 -- U.S. Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on May 7, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict.
- Floating Piers, Cargo Ship With Aid for Gaza Face Weather Delays DoD News 07 May 2024 -- Construction of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, system on the Mediterranean Sea, which will streamline delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, is now complete, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said today.
- May 7 CENTCOM Update CENTCOM 07 May 2024 -- Between approximately 11:02 p.m. and 11:48 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 6, Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists launched three uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) over the Gulf of Aden from Houthi controlled areas in Yemen. A coalition ship successfully engaged one UAS, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully engaged the second UAS, and the final UAS crashed in the Gulf of Aden. There were no injuries or damages reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels.
- China, France Call for Cessation of Attacks on Civilian Ships in Red Sea Sputnik 07 May 2024 -- China and France call for an immediate end to attacks on the civilian vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
Defense Policy / Programs
- DOD Support to National Security Memorandum 22 DoD 07 May 2024 -- On April 30, the White House released National Security Memorandum (NSM)-22 on Critical Infrastructure, to secure and enhance the resilience of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors that provide essential services to the American people, to include the energy, communications, transportation, water, and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) services that DoD relies on to operate.
- Fact Sheet: 2024 Report on the Cybersecurity Posture of the United States The White House 07 May 2024
- Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing DoD 07 May 2024
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Jordan's King Abdullah II DoD 07 May 2024
- Department of Defense Awards $2.8 Million for Collaborative University Social Science Research Under the Minerva Research Initiative DoD 07 May 2024 -- The Department of Defense today announced the selection of seven DoD-university faculty teams to pursue fundamental social science research through the FY 2023 Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership, a program under the department's Minerva Research Initiative.
- 'Power of Partnerships' Is Focus of Special Operations Forces Convention DoD News 07 May 2024 -- Senior leadership from U.S. Special Operations Command today emphasized the significant role that partnership plays in accomplishing the mission of special operations forces during keynote remarks at the start of Special Operations Forces Week 2024 in Tampa, Florida.
- USCENTCOM Commander Visits Egypt CENTCOM 07 May 2024 -- Between May 6 and 7, 2024, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command, visited Egypt to gain a deeper understanding of the perspectives of Egyptian military leaders on regional security and the status of humanitarian aid.
- U.S. Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) US Navy 07 May 2024 -- John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) was delivered to the Navy, May 7.
- SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine USS Miami (SSN 811) with Gloria Estefan as Sponsor US Navy Press Release 07 May 2024 -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that future Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine SSN 811 will be named USS Miami. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement, May 7, during the official kickoff concert of the inaugural Fleet Week Miami, hosted by Blue Star Families.
- AFRICOM Commander Visits Benin to Strengthen Bilateral Security Partnership AFRICOM 07 May 2024 -- General Langley's visit underscores our diverse expanding partnership to help the Beninese people by our joint efforts to defend against violent extremism and to promote economic development
- US Air Force fleet moves fighter jets from UAE to Qatar IRNA 07 May 2024 -- The Pentagon is shifting jet fighters, armed drones, and other aircraft to Qatar, repositioning its forces to get around restrictions on conducting airstrikes from an air base long used by the US in the United Arab Emirates.
- Group of experts publishes report on NATO's southern neighbourhood NATO 07 May 2024 -- Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană underlined the importance of NATO's southern neighbourhood at an event hosted by the German Marshall Fund in Brussels on Tuesday (7 May 2024). What happens in the region directly affects the security of the Euro-Atlantic region, he stressed.
- Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya meets NATO Secretary General, addresses Allies NATO 07 May 2024 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Belarus to NATO HQ on Tuesday (7 May 2024) for an exchange of views. Ms Tsikhanouskaya also addressed the North Atlantic Council.
- Belarus Says It's Checking Preparedness Of Its Tactical Nuclear Forces RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- The Belarusian Defense Ministry said on May 7 that it had started to check the preparedness of it tactical nuclear forces, a day after Russia announced a similar move.
- Belarus conducts checks on tactical nuclear weapons with Russia VOA 07 May 2024 -- Belarus said Tuesday it started checks on its army's readiness to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on orders of President Alexander Lukashenko.
- Belarus Starts Surprise Inspection of Non-Strategic Nuclear Arms Carriers - Defense Ministry Sputnik 07 May 2024 -- A surprise inspection of non-strategic nuclear weapons carriers has begun in Belarus, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov DoD 07 May 2024
- Specific Proposals on Ukraine's Future NATO Membership: Yermak-Rasmussen International Group Held a Meeting President of Ukraine 07 May 2024
- Statement on return to parachute training Australia DOD 07 May 2024 -- The following statement can be attributed to Commander Special Forces Group Brigadier Marcus Fogarty:
- Defence's largest solar farm switched on in the Northern Territory Australia DOD 07 May 2024 -- The Albanese Government is backing Defence's transition to cleaner energy and stronger energy resilience with the delivery of Defence's largest solar farm.
- INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS DELHI, SHAKTI, AND KILTAN ARRIVED AT SINGAPORE, AS A PART OF EASTERN FLEET DEPLOYMENT TO SOUTH CHINA SEA India PIB 07 May 2024 -- Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by RAdm Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on 06 May 24 to a warm welcome by personnel of Republic of Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore
- United Arab Emirates - High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) Control Section Modification (HCSM) Upgrade DSCA 07 May 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile Control Section Modification Upgrade and related equipment for an estimated cost of $144 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Biden Welcomes Romania's Iohannis To White House, Praises Efforts To Aid Ukraine RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on May 7 welcomed Romanian President Klaus Iohannis to the White House, praising him for allowing NATO troops to be stationed in his country and for Bucharest's support for Ukraine in that nation's battle against Russia's full-scale invasion.
- Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Iohannis of Romania The White House 07 May 2024
- Remarks by President Biden and President Iohannis of Romania Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 07 May 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with President-elect Mulino of Panama US Dept. of State 07 May 2024
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 07 May 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi US Dept. of State 07 May 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Guatemalan President Arévalo US Dept. of State 07 May 2024
Defense Industry
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- Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 07 May 2024 -- "Last night, with the consent of the War Cabinet, I directed [that the IDF] act in Rafah. They raised Israeli flags at the Rafah Crossing and took down the Hamas flags."
- Israel says Hamas has changed the terms of a cease-fire deal VOA 07 May 2024 -- Israel is sending a delegation back to Cairo for more talks on the details of a cease-fire.
- Zionist war cabinet okays Rafah invasion despite truce talks IRNA 07 May 2024 -- A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said on Monday night that the Zionist regime's war cabinet has approved the ground invasion of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
- Israel says "will continue" attacks on Rafah after Hamas accepts truce proposal People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Israel's military said on Monday night that it was carrying out large-scale airstrikes in Rafah, the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip, hours after Hamas announced acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari proposal regarding a ceasefire in the strip.
- May 6: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 07 May 2024
- Israeli forces capture Rafah crossing as tanks roll in after heavy bombardment Press TV 07 May 2024 -- The Israeli military says it has taken full control of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egypt.
- Israeli troops seize Gaza side of Rafah crossing; US hopeful of progress in cease-fire talks VOA 07 May 2024 -- The White House expressed hope Tuesday that Israel and Hamas could close any gaps in cease-fire negotiations, as Israel warned it could "deepen" its operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah if talks fail to secure the release of hostages.
- Israel Declines Ceasefire Proposal, Continues Rafah Operation to Pressure Hamas Sputnik 07 May 2024 -- The Israeli war cabinet has unanimously decided to continue operation in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas on the issue of release of hostages, the government's press office said on Monday.
- Aid to Gaza choked off as border crossings closed VOA 07 May 2024 -- U.N. humanitarian agencies say both the Rafah and Karem Shalom crossings into the Gaza Strip are "closed to goods and people" in both directions, essentially cutting off a lifeline for more than 2 million civilians in the embattled Palestinian territory.
- Israeli regime says occupied Palestinian side of Rafah crossing IRNA 07 May 2024 -- The Zionist regime's army claims to have occupied the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip.
- Israeli army takes control of Rafah crossing in Gaza People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Israel's military said on Tuesday that it had started "a precise counterterrorism operation" in Rafah city in the south of the Gaza Strip and assumed "operational control" over the Rafah crossing in Gaza.
- Rafah crossing from Egyptian side closed indefinitely for aid, individual passage: source People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- The Rafah crossing, the only link between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, is closed for aid and individual passage indefinitely after an Israeli military operation close by from the Palestinian side early Tuesday, a high-ranking security source told Xinhua.
- Israeli warplanes strike Gaza's Rafah People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Israel's military said on Monday night that it was carrying out large-scale airstrikes in Gaza's southernmost city Rafah.
- Israeli security operation in vicinity of Rafah crossing to end -- source People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Egypt has informed the Palestinian side that Israel's security operation in the vicinity of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing will end on Tuesday morning, a security high-rank official told Xinhua.
- UNRWA Situation Report #106 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem - All information from 25-28 April 2024, is valid as of 29-5 May 2024, is valid as of 5 May 2024 at 22:30 (local time) UNRWA 07 May 2024
- Secretary-General's remarks to the press on the Middle East UN Secretary-General 07 May 2024
- Guterres urges Israel, Hamas 'to show political courage' and secure ceasefire UN News 07 May 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday reiterated his appeal to Israel to stop any escalation in Gaza, amid reports that its forces have taken over key border crossings in Rafah.
- Patients in Rafah 'afraid to seek services', WHO reports UN News 07 May 2024 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken "crucial steps" in the event of a large-scale Israeli military operation in Rafah, Dr. Ahmed Dahir, team lead of its office in Gaza, told UN News on Tuesday.
- Uncertainty in Gaza amplified by closure of key border crossings UN News 07 May 2024 -- Amid ongoing uncertainty about a ceasefire in Gaza and an escalation of the military operation in Rafah, UN aid agencies expressed deep concerns on Tuesday that the two main access points into the enclave remained closed, while families are scared and "hanging on psychologically and physically by a thread".
- UNRWA Situation Report #106 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem - All information from 25-28 April 2024, is valid as of 29-5 May 2024, is valid as of 5 May 2024 at 22:30 (local time) ESCWA 07 May 2024
- Forced displacement of Palestinians a war crime: UN rights office Press TV 07 May 2024 -- The UN human rights office says Israel has strict obligations under international humanitarian law to ensure the safety of civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- UN chief urges Israel to halt escalation, engage in ceasefire talks Press TV 07 May 2024 -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over Israel's military attack on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, urging the occupying regime to stop further escalation and engage in the ongoing ceasefire talks.
- UN: Israeli invasion of Rafah would be 'intolerable' Press TV 07 May 2024 -- The United Nations has once again strongly warned the Israeli regime against going ahead with a ground invasion that it has threatened to carry out against the refugee-packed city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
- UN human rights chief denounces Israel's orders to relocate Palestinians from Rafah inhumane People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Monday condemned Israel's directives ordering civilians to evacuate Rafah, warning that this action will lead to further deaths, suffering, and increased destruction in an already dire situation.
- Despite setbacks, US sees Israel-Hamas cease-fire within reach VOA 07 May 2024 -- The U.S. expressed optimism that a cease-fire agreement in Gaza is within reach, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a version of the deal that Hamas said it has accepted.
- US Delays Sale of Thousands of Precision-Guided Weapons to Israel - Reports Sputnik 07 May 2024 -- The United States has put off selling thousands of precision-guided weapons to Israel amid growing tensions in the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
- Iran, Oman FMs discuss ties, Gaza over phone IRNA 07 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi have held a phone conversation to discuss the latest developments in bilateral ties and the situation in Gaza where the Israeli regime continues with a devastating military campaign against the Palestinian people.
- Iran strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Rafah IRNA 07 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's attacks on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, where about 1.4 million displaced Palestinians have been sheltering amid intense bombings in other parts of the besieged territory.
- Iran welcomes Hamas' positive response to Gaza ceasefire plan IRNA 07 May 2024 -- The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson has welcomed the response of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas movement to a plan put forth by parties mediating a ceasefire to stop the Zionist regime's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
- In attacking Rafah, Israel is sabotaging global efforts to stop Gaza war: Iran Press TV 07 May 2024 -- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's incursion into the densely-populated city of Rafah in southern Gaza despite international warnings that it would create a humanitarian catastrophe.
- QA-11, 7 May 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Öncü Keçeli in Response to a Question Regarding the Latest Developments in Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2024
- China, France issue joint statement on Middle East situation, condemn all violations of intl humanitarian law Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China and France have issued a joint statement on the situation in the Middle East, condemning all violations of international humanitarian law, including all acts of terrorist violence and indiscriminate attacks against civilians.
- World on edge as Netanyahu orders invasion of Rafah Press TV 07 May 2024 -- Global condemnation and concern mount as Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has ordered the military to proceed with the invasion of Rafah even as Hamas accepted a Qatari-Egyptian brokered ceasefire proposal.
- Palestinian president hails efforts of Egypt, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire deal People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed on Monday the efforts of Egypt and Qatar to mediate a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.
- Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and negotiations ICRC 07 May 2024 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned in February that a significant Israeli military operation in Rafah would pose a disastrous risk to the civilian population given the more than 1 million displaced Palestinians now living in the southern Gaza Strip.
- Israel exacerbating crisis by blocking aid, targeting hospitals and schools: Gaza media office Press TV 07 May 2024 -- Gaza's media office says the Israeli regime is intentionally worsening the humanitarian crisis by blocking aid entry, after shutting down the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings with Egypt, and is attacking hospitals and schools in the eastern part of the border.
- Hamas: Attack on Rafah shows occupiers intend to foil agreement IRNA 07 May 2024 -- The Palestinian Hamas Resistance Movement in a statement condemned the Israeli army's attack on the east of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip and considered it as an indication of the regime's intention to thwart a possible ceasefire agreement between the two sides.
- Hamas calls for U.S., int'l pressure to stop escalation in Rafah People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Tuesday called on the U.S. administration and the international community to put pressure on Israel to stop the storming of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
- Hamas warns Israel's invasion of Rafah pushing region toward disaster Press TV 07 May 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the Israeli raid into Rafah in southern Gaza will exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe across the besieged territory.
- Yemen says Zionists to receive sharper slap IRNA 07 May 2024 -- Secretary of Yemen's Supreme Political Council Yasser al-Houri has announced that Israel and its backers will receive a more painful response during the fourth phase of Yemen's Armed Forces' operation against the Zionist regime.
- Iraqi resistance conducts 4th attack on Israeli-occupied territories IRNA 07 May 2024 -- Iraq's Islamic Resistance has targeted a Zionist military base in its 4th attack on the Israeli-occupied territories in 12 hours.
- Iraqi resistance targets another Israeli base with drone IRNA 07 May 2024 -- Iraq's Islamic Resistance has carried out yet another attack on an Israeli base in the north of the occupied territories in solidarity with Palestinians, especially the people in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Iraq resistance carries out retaliatory attack in Israeli port city Press TV 07 May 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has conducted a new retaliatory attack on an Israeli position in the occupied lands.
- Iraqi fighters hit several Israeli military bases, Leviathan gas platform Press TV 07 May 2024 -- Iraq's Islamic Resistance, an umbrella group of anti-terror fighters, has announced striking several Israeli targets in its latest round of pro-Palestinian operations.
- Chinese military takes legal, professional and safe operations to warn against provocations by Australian helicopter: FM Global Times 07 May 2024 -- In refuting accusations from Australia which claimed that a Chinese fighter jet fired flares into the path of an Australian naval helicopter last weekend over the Yellow Sea, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday clarified that the truth is that an Australian military aircraft deliberately flew within close range of China's airspace in a provocative move that endangered China's maritime and air security in the name of enforcing UN Security Council's resolutions.
- Philippine naval commander takes leave amid alleged South China Sea deal Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- The military commander who oversees most Philippine-claimed territories in the South China Sea took a leave of absence days after Beijing claimed that his regional command and other government agencies had agreed with it on a "new model" for resupply missions to a contested shoal.
- DFA Statement Further to the DFA Statement issued on 5 May 2024 Philippines DFA 07 May 2024 -- Further to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Statement issued on 5 May 2024, the DFA wishes to emphasize that only the President of the Republic of the Philippines can approve or authorize agreements entered into by the Philippine Government on matters pertaining to the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea.
- Locals Protest After Taliban Crackdown Roils Northeast Afghan Province RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- Residents of two remote districts in the northeastern Afghan province of Badakhshan have demanded more accountability and better treatment from the authorities after a Taliban crackdown on protests killed at least two people.
- EU allocates €125 million in humanitarian aid for most vulnerable in Yemen European Commission 07 May 2024 -- The Commission is providing €125 million in new EU humanitarian funding to address the most pressing needs of people in Yemen amidst the ongoing crisis and escalating tensions in the region. The announcement comes on the occasion of the sixth Senior Officials Meeting on Yemen, chaired by Commissioner Janez Lenarčič in Brussels.
- Canada repatriates 6 Canadian children from northeastern Syria Canada 07 May 2024
- Finland repatriates Finnish citizen deported from northeast Syria Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 07 May 2024 -- On Monday 6 May, the autonomous administration of northeast Syria deported a Finnish citizen it had detained to Finland. The person in question is an adult man who was taken to Syria as a child in 2014. He is not suspected of criminal activity in Finland or in Syria.
- Repatriation of U.S., Canadian, Dutch and Finnish Citizens from Northeast Syria US Dept. of State 07 May 2024 -- Today the United States repatriated 11 U.S. citizens from northeast Syria, including five minors. Additionally, we resettled in the United States the nine-year-old non-U.S. citizen sibling of one of the U.S. citizen minors. This is the largest single repatriation of U.S. citizens from northeast Syria to date.
- Myanmar helicopter crash ends in shootout, killing pilot, anti-junta group says Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- An insurgent group in eastern Myanmar said on Tuesday it shot down a junta military helicopter and killed its pilot then clashed with junta forces on the ground.
- Junta troops and Rohingya militia jointly raid Rakhine village Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- Junta troops accompanied by a newly recruited ethnic Rohingya militia raided a village in western Myanmar's Rakhine state on Monday night, torching buildings and killing a young mother of two children, according to residents.
- Human rights lawyer predicts international warrants in Rohingya genocide case VOA 07 May 2024 -- A court in Argentina is hearing evidence of genocide in the 2017 murder and rape of tens of thousands of Rohingya people and may soon issue international arrest warrants against members of the Myanmar military, according to a legal representative of the Rohingya complainants.
- Former Thai PM Thaksin seeks mediation role in Myanmar conflict VOA 07 May 2024 -- Thailand's influential former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has met with key figures in the resistance to Myanmar's ruling junta with a goal of mediating a resolution to the armed conflict that has raged in Myanmar for more than three years.
- Security Council: Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan UN Security Council 07 May 2024
- Ongoing war in Sudan stalls progress in disputed Abyei region UN News 07 May 2024 -- The ongoing conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has stalled progress towards the determination of the final status of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region which straddles the Sudan-South Sudan border, the head of UN peacekeeping operations said on Tuesday.
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News Reports
- U.S. Charges Russian National with Developing and Operating LockBit Ransomware US Dept. of Justice 07 May 2024 -- Alleged LockBit Developer Created and Operated Most Prolific Ransomware Variant Under Aliases "LockBit" and "LockBitSupp"; U.S State Department Offers Reward Up to $10M; U.S. Department of Treasury Designates LockBit Administrator for Sanctions
- LockBit leader unmasked and sanctioned NCA 07 May 2024 -- A leader of what was once the world's most harmful cyber crime group has been unmasked and sanctioned by the UK, US and Australia, following a National Crime Agency-led international disruption campaign.
- Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program Offer and Designation of a Senior Leader of Russia-Based Ransomware Group LockBit US Dept. of State 07 May 2024 -- The Department of State is announcing a reward offer under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev for participating in, conspiring to participate in or attempting to participate in transnational organized cybercrime as a leader of the LockBit ransomware group.
- United States Sanctions Senior Leader of the LockBit Ransomware Group US Treasury 07 May 2024 -- Today, the United States designated Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a Russian national and a leader of the Russia-based LockBit group, for his role in developing and distributing LockBit ransomware. This designation is the result of a collaborative effort with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency, the Australian Federal Police, and other international partners.
- UK and allies sanction prolific cyber hacker UK FCDO 07 May 2024 -- The UK, US and Australia have sanctioned the Russian leader of cyber-crime gang LockBit.
- Russian hacker sanctioned by UK, US, Australia VOA 07 May 2024 -- Britain, the United States and Australia imposed sanctions against a senior Russian leader of the cybercrime gang LockBit, British and U.S. authorities said Tuesday.
- Council of Europe adopts guidelines on emergency responses to terrorist attacks Council of Europe 07 May 2024 -- The Committee of Ministers has adopted a series of guidelines aimed at its 46 member states, in order to help public authorities and the public sector to strengthen their emergency responses in case of a terrorist attack.
- China suspected of cyberattack on Britain's military VOA 07 May 2024 -- A mass cyberattack on Britain's military has exposed the names and banking details of thousands of British soldiers, officials said Tuesday.
- China refutes the UK's smear of its involvement in cyber attack Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China on Tuesday lodged a stern condemnation against UK's allegations that China hacked into a database holding the personal information of the UK's armed forces, saying China rejects the use of cybersecurity problems to smear other countries for political purposes.
- UK defense ministry comes under major cyber attack Press TV 07 May 2024 -- Britain's Ministry of Defense has been hit by a major data breach, resulting in the unauthorized access of personal information of UK military personnel.
- First crewed test flight of new spacecraft to service International Space Station scrubbed VOA 07 May 2024 -- Monday night's planned launch of the first crewed test flight of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station was canceled before liftoff because of a technical issue.
- Executive Order on Russia's development goals through 2030 and for the future until 2036 President of Russia 07 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Development Goals of the Russian Federation through 2030 and for the Future Until 2036.
- Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as President of Russia President of Russia 07 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin has been inaugurated as President of Russia in a ceremony that took place at the Kremlin.
- Putin starts new term amid tension between Russia, West Global Times 07 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term as Russian president on Tuesday at an inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin, marking the fifth oath of office he has taken since 2000. Chinese experts said that Putin's primary policy agenda will be maintaining the current high level of domestic unity while addressing Western sanctions.
- Putin sworn in for 5th term as Russia's president, begins 6-year tenure Press TV 07 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a record-breaking fifth term as Russia's president, beginning another six-year tenure amid an unprecedented confrontation with the West over the war in Ukraine.
- Putin Inaugurated In Ceremony Marked By Western Boycott RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin was sworn in as president of Russia for a fifth time on May 7, in a ceremony to kick off a new six-year term that was boycotted by most Western countries over his war in Ukraine and an election victory they rejected as being orchestrated to provide him a landslide result.
- Putin Takes Office as President of Russia Sputnik 07 May 2024 -- The Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow is hosting a solemn ceremony where Vladimir Putin is being sworn in as Russia's incumbent leader.
- Acting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone Timothy Musa Kabba Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2024
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2024
- Fresh Arrests Of Americans Prompt Fears Russia Could Be Taking New Hostages RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- The arrests of two Americans in Russia this month came against a stark backdrop: At least six U.S. citizens and one permanent resident were already behind bars in jails and prisons across the country, some serving long sentences and others facing trials that few believe will be fair.
- 2 U.S. Citizens, Including Soldier, Join List Of Americans Being Held In Russia RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- Russian officials said two U.S. nationals were arrested in separate cases, including a serving army member, raising renewed questions over whether Moscow is targeting Americans to detain and later use as bargaining chips in prisoner swaps.
- US soldier detained in Russia; White House says 2nd American newly detained VOA 07 May 2024 -- The U.S. Army has confirmed that a U.S. soldier was arrested last week during an unauthorized visit to the Russian far eastern port city of Vladivostok, one of two recently detained Americans in Russia.
- All 5 Central Asian Leaders To Attend Victory Day Parade In Moscow RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- All five Central Asian presidents are scheduled to attend a parade on Red Square on May 9 to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe in 1945, while the majority of the world's leaders continue to condemn Russia's ongoing unprovoked invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022.
- Rights chief urges Russia to end crackdown as journalist detentions reach all-time high UN News 07 May 2024 -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Russia to end its crackdown on journalists in a statement issued on Tuesday shortly after President Vladmir Putin began a fifth term in office.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 7, 2024 PRC MofA 07 May 2024
- Xi, in France, offers few concessions on trade, support for Russia VOA 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping offered few concessions to his counterpart and host Emmanuel Macron as he wrapped up a two-day visit to France on Tuesday evening. Both presidents are seeking to mend ties on Xi's first trip to Europe in five years, after relations were soured by trade disputes and Beijing's support for Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.
- China signs 18 deals with France to expand economic cooperation, opening up wider for France, Europe Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China and France have signed 18 cooperation agreements between government agencies, covering areas such as aviation, agriculture, people-to-people exchanges, green development and SME cooperation during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to France.
- Xi highlights stronger cooperation, dialogue in France trip People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday underscored the importance of bolstering cooperative ties between China and France as well as the European Union (EU), calling for dialogue and understanding amid escalating protectionism and raging conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
- Full text of Xi's signed article in Serbian media People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "May the Light of Our Ironclad Friendship Shine on the Path of China-Serbia Cooperation" was published Tuesday in Serbian media Politika.
- Xi Jinping's visits to Serbia, Hungary reflect China-EU tensions VOA 07 May 2024 -- After "frank" discussions in France where President Emmanuel Macron pressed him on Russia's war in Ukraine, trade disputes and human rights, China's President Xi Jinping heads Tuesday to meet more pro-Beijing governments in Serbia and Hungary.
- Xi recalls NATO's bombing of Chinese Embassy in Serbia Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- Xi Jinping's tour of potential sympathizers in Europe took a gloomy turn Tuesday, as the Chinese president headed to Serbia with an apparent warning to the United States on the 25th anniversary of the NATO bombing of Beijing's Embassy in its capital, Belgrade.
- What Is Behind Serbia And China's 'Ironclad Friendship'? RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's rare European visit this week is being widely regarded as Beijing's attempt to present itself as an eager and pragmatic alternative to U.S. and even Russian influence.
- China's Xi Arrives In Belgrade In Push For Greater Influence In Europe RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived late on May 7 in Belgrade for a two-day visit to Serbia as part of his drive to increase Beijing's influence in Europe's economic and political affairs.
- New US-China climate envoys to hold their first in-person talks in Washington VOA 07 May 2024 -- The United States' and China's new climate envoys are holding their first in-person talks on Wednesday and Thursday in Washington, leading a bilateral working group discussion to accelerate concrete climate action.
- British lawmaker - and China critic - denied entry to Djibouti Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- British lawmaker Tim Loughton, who was deported from the small East African nation of Djibouti in April, has warned that the move serves as more proof of China's global influence in targeting those like him who are vocal critics of Beijing's policies.
- Journalists dismiss official claims of press freedom in Hong Kong Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- A decade ago, journalists in Hong Kong would think nothing of interviewing pro-independence politicians like Edward Leung, who has since been jailed for his views.
- A tale of two slogans Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- Emblazoned in huge gold characters at the gate of the ruling Chinese Communist Party headquarters at Zhongnanhai, the words "to serve the people" has a different meaning in China depending on whom you talk to.
- Full text of Xi's speech at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a speech here at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council.
- China, France should uphold independence, jointly fend off "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation: Xi People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- As the world goes through transformation and turbulence not seen in a century, China and France should uphold independence and jointly prevent a "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday.
- Xi elaborates on China's position on Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Ukraine crisis People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined China's principled position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Ukraine crisis when he jointly met the press with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron here on Monday.
- Xi attends closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of China-France Business Council with Macron Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China and France should uphold mutual benefits, jointly oppose acts of "decoupling" and disrupting industrial and supply chains, and say no together to building barriers, President Xi Jinping made the remarks on Monday when holding talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
- French firms urged to seize opportunities from China's development People's Daily 07 May 2024 -- President Xi Jinping said on Monday that entrepreneurs in France are welcome to participate in China's modernization efforts, and to seize opportunities arising from China's development as the country mulls significant moves to further deepen reform across various sectors.
- Long March-6C rocket makes maiden flight, carrying four satellites into space Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China successfully launched the first Long March-6C carrier rocket at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in North China's Shanxi Province on Tuesday, carrying four satellites into planned orbit.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 7, 2024 ROC MND 07 May 2024
- North Korea's ex-propaganda chief Kim Ki Nam dies at 94 Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- Kim Ki Nam, known as North Korea's propaganda master, has died at 94, North Korea's state media reported on Wednesday.
- Raisi: Strong Iran can remove military option from table IRNA 07 May 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi considered the operation of 'True Promise' to be a cause of national pride and a very clear manifestation of revolutionary rationality and emphasized that a strong Iran can remove the military option from the table.
- UN atomic watchdog chief pushes Iran to take 'concrete' steps to cooperate VOA 07 May 2024 -- U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said cooperation from Iran regarding its nuclear program is "completely unsatisfactory." Grossi made the statement Tuesday after attending a nuclear conference in Iran.
- Iran nuclear chief hails IAEA deal as good basis for cooperation IRNA 07 May 2024 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says the agreement reached between the Islamic Republic and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in March is a good basis for mutual cooperation.
- FM lauds IAEA role in restoring regional security, stability IRNA 07 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has appreciated the International Atomic Energy Agency chief's role in restoring security and stable stability in the region.
- Israel's hostile acts should not affect Iran-IAEA ties: Nuclear chief Press TV 07 May 2024 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Israel's "hostile" acts should not affect the interaction between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- No Veil, No Sale: Iran Links Pharmacies' Drug Quotas To Hijab Compliance RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- Iran has fined and shut down scores of businesses for allegedly flouting the country's controversial hijab law in recent years.
- US-Iran sanctions swap deemed symbolic, ineffective by some analysts VOA 07 May 2024 -- In a tit-for-tat move, Iran sanctioned five U.S. companies and seven individuals last week, accusing them of fueling terrorism in the Middle East.
- Thailand's biometric data collection stirs debate for Myanmar nationals Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- Thailand has piloted a biometric data collection program across five provinces, seeking to streamline health services for Myanmar nationals and stateless people - the country's most mobile population.
- Foreign Affairs Council (Development): Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 May 2024
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Prime Minister of Canada 07 May 2024 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan about the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
- Bosnian head of state in Berlin - Continuing reforms towards EU accession Germany - Federal Government 07 May 2024 -- During a visit by Bosnian head of state Bećirović, Federal Chancellor Scholz said that Germany would continue to support Bosnia and Herzegovina on its way towards entry into the EU. He thanked the Balkan state for its solidarity with Ukraine in its defence against the Russian offensive.
- Panama: Statement by the Spokesperson on the presidential elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 May 2024 -- The European Union congratulates the people of Panama on the democratic and orderly elections held on Sunday 5 May and for their strong commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by the high voter turnout.
- Norway To Aid Moldova's Drive Toward Energy Independence RFE/RL 07 May 2024 -- Norway and Moldova on May 7 signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation in the energy sector and step up the Southeastern European country's energy security.
- Zimbabwe appeals to its diaspora population and foreigners for investments VOA 07 May 2024 -- Faced with an inability to access offshore credit lines — due to defaulting on previous loans — the government of Zimbabwe is appealing to its diaspora population and foreigners to invest in the Southern African nation. Some citizens in the diaspora are skeptical that their investments would pay off.
- Mozambique's ruling party nominates presidential candidate VOA 07 May 2024 -- Mozambique's ruling Frelimo party picked Daniel Francisco Chapo, the 47-year-old governor of a southern province, to be its candidate for October's presidential election, after heated internal debates that lasted three days.
- Anti-corruption advocates worry over dropping of Malawi VP case VOA 07 May 2024 -- Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima was arrested in November of 2022 after being named among 84 individuals suspected to have received bribes from a U.K.-based businessman, Zuneth Sattar.
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