09 May 2024 Military News |
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- May 9 USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force Conduct Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza CENTCOM 09 May 2024 -- U.S. Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on May 9, 2024, at 12:11 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict.
- DOD Uses Unfavorable Sea Conditions to Gain Efficiencies on Gaza Aid Mission DoD News 09 May 2024 -- While unfavorable sea conditions have slowed deployment of two piers meant to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, the Defense Department has found a way to use the delay to its advantage and get ahead on the mission once it gets underway.
- Yemeni army targets 3 Israeli-linked warships, vessels in support of Palestine IRNA 09 May 2024 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have conducted a series of operations in support of the Palestinian people and their resistance, targeting three ships owned by the Zionist regime and related to this regime in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
- Houthi: Yemen to target Israel-linked ships regardless of destination Press TV 09 May 2024 -- Yemen's Ansarullah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi says the country's forces will target ships of any company related to supplying or transporting goods to Israel regardless of their destination.
- Yemeni forces target 3 Israeli-affiliated ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean Press TV 09 May 2024 -- The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the army's naval, air and missile units have launched attacks on three ships affiliated to Israel as part of a maritime campaign in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
- Houthi group launches attacks on Israel-linked ships in maritime escalation People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- Yemen's Houthi group announced on Thursday that they have conducted attacks on three vessels associated with Israel in the Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 09 May 2024
- Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks' Meeting With the Defense Business Board DoD 09 May 2024
- Brown, Top Special Warfare Official Underscore Power of Partnerships, Collaboration DoD News 09 May 2024 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the principal civilian advisor to the secretary of defense for all matters related to Defense Department special warfare both underscored the importance of partnerships and collaboration during a pair of speeches today at the Special Operations Forces 2024 convention in Tampa, Florida.
- Senior Leaders Discuss Future of Special Warfare at Annual Convention DoD News 09 May 2024 -- U.S. and allied country senior leaders discussed the roles that technology, relationships and additional topics play in developing special warfare teams for the future during a panel discussion Wednesday at the Special Operations Forces 2024 convention in Tampa, Florida.
- U.S. and Tanzania Co-Host Military Intelligence Conference AFRICOM 09 May 2024 -- U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces (TPDF) hosted the Chiefs & Directors of Military Intelligence Conference (CDMIC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from April 30 to May 3.
- USCENTCOM Commander Visits Pakistan CENTCOM 09 May 2024 -- Between May 7 and 9, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of United States Central Command, visited Pakistan where he met with Gen. Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff and other Pakistan Armed Forces senior leaders. Their discussions focused on counter terrorism efforts and the enduring military-to-military partnership between Pakistani and US armed forces.
- 920th RQW successfully conducts civilian medical airlift 350 miles off coast of US US Air Force 09 May 2024 -- The 920th Rescue Wing successfully conducted a civilian medical airlift operation of a critical patient aboard a cruise ship located more than 350-nautical-miles off the eastern coast of the United States May 4.
- Optimizing AI, Air University hosts Artificial Intelligence Symposium US Air Force 09 May 2024 -- Military and civilian leaders from across the Department of the Air Force recently convened at Air University to discuss the emerging role of artificial intelligence in future warfighting. These discussions took place at the Air University Symposium, "Harnessing AI for Information Advantage" event, hosted at Maxwell Air Force Base May 1-2.
- Enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness: Obangame Express bolsters Africa's Yaoundé Code of Conduct US Navy 09 May 2024 -- The Yaoundé Code of Conduct (YCoC) provides a framework and governing instruction on maritime coordination and collaboration throughout West and Central Africa.
- B-2 Bomber, F-35, F-15 Jets Approved to Carry Nuclear Gravity Bombs - Pentagon Sputnik 09 May 2024 -- The B-2 Stealth Bomber, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and F-15 Eagle aircraft have been approved to carry and deliver new B-61 nuclear bombs, the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced in a new report.
- Putin says Russia's nuclear forces 'always on alert' Press TV 09 May 2024 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russia's strategic nuclear forces are "always on alert" to defend the nation against enemy threats.
- Putin says Moscow won't allow 'anyone' to threaten Russia, warns about possible global clash Press TV 09 May 2024 -- Russia President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will not allow "anyone" to pose threats against the Russian Federation, warning about a possible global clash.
- Days After Ordering Nuclear Drills, Putin Warns Of Rising Global Risks RFE/RL 09 May 2024 -- Just days after announcing military exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of the rising risk of a global conflict.
- Europe to fund Ukraine weapons with profits from frozen Russian assets VOA 09 May 2024 -- The European Union has agreed in principle to a deal that would use the proceeds from frozen Russian assets to supply weapons for Ukraine. The bloc said the first payments could be made by the summer, despite calls by Washington for its European allies to go much further and fully seize Russia's billions for the benefit of Kyiv.
- EU agrees to use profits of frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine Press TV 09 May 2024 -- The European Union has agreed to use profits from Russian state assets in order to supply Ukraine with military hardware, as the Kremlin has already warned about a possible global clash if the West continues with its flow of arms into the ex-Soviet republic.
- NATO Soldiers Present in Ukraine - Polish Prime Minister Sputnik 09 May 2024 -- Some NATO troops have been deployed in Ukraine, and the alliance is assisting Kiev as much as it can, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday.
- Lithuania says deployment of Western army trainers in Ukraine 'quite doable' Press TV 09 May 2024 -- Lithuania's foreign minister says there could be a temporary alliance among Western nations to deploy military trainers in Ukraine, supported by ground-based air defense.
- Armed Forces minister hails unity of support for Ukraine and Black Sea security during Europe visits UK MOD 09 May 2024 -- Armed Forces minister has met with defence leaders and military chiefs in Romania and Bulgaria. This follows the UK government announcing a further £500m in military support for Ukraine and to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.
- China's third aircraft carrier completes first sea trial Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- Satellite imagery shows China's third aircraft carrier Fujian has returned to Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard after completing an eight-day maiden sea trial.
- China-Cambodia joint military exercise to kick off on May 16 Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- A major military exercise between China and Cambodia, the Golden Dragon 2024, is going to take place on May 16-30, a Cambodian official source said.
- PLA's Type 055 large destroyers conduct frequent drills in South China Sea Global Times 09 May 2024 -- At least three Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy task forces led by Type 055 large destroyers conducted exercises and combat patrols in and beyond the South China Sea over the past month, with experts saying on Thursday that this type of world-class warship has reached complete operational capability, and their deployment will contribute to peace and stability amid recent tensions in the region.
- Albanese Government invests in key upgrades for Katherine Defence base Australia DOD 09 May 2024 -- The Albanese Government is investing $41.7 million in critical infrastructure upgrades to support accommodation and facilities at RAAF Base Tindal in Katherine, Northern Territory.
- Seoul mulls joining AUKUS as Beijing protests VOA 09 May 2024 -- Seoul is mulling over sharing advanced military technology with the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia through what is known as AUKUS Pillar II, a move that would enhance its security capabilities at the risk of angering its powerful neighbor, China.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius DoD 09 May 2024
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Remarks Welcoming German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to the Pentagon DoD 09 May 2024
- U.S., German Defense Leaders Discuss Shared Interests in NATO, Ukraine, Indo-Pacific DoD News 09 May 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today hosted German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the Pentagon for a bilateral discussion on shared interests ranging from Ukraine to operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
- INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS DELHI, SHAKTI, AND KILTAN COMPLETED THEIR VISIT TO SINGAPORE, AS A PART OF THE OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE EASTERN FLEET TO THE SOUTH CHINA SEA India PIB 09 May 2024 -- Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Singapore from 06 - 09 May 24, aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements and discussing areas of mutual interest and cooperation, and reaffirming the commitment to enhance maritime security and stability in the region
- Joint Statement by the U.S. Department of State and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Second U.S.-UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue US Dept. of State 09 May 2024 -- The following is the text of a joint statement by the U.S. Department of State and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
- Defence Secretary praises Scottish contribution to shipbuilding & defence UK MOD 09 May 2024 -- Defence Secretary has met with apprentices, engineers and key industry leaders during a visit to key shipyards. Scotland plays a crucial role in the Navy's shipbuilding pipeline and the UK's security.
- Putin, Pashinian Agree On Withdrawal Of Russian Troops From Some Armenian Regions RFE/RL 09 May 2024 -- Russian border guards will withdraw from a number of regions of Armenia but will continue to be deployed on the Armenian-Turkish and Armenian-Iranian border following an agreement between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Dogfighting and Air-to-Air Refuelling: Gripen users exercise Lion Effort takes off at Čáslav AFB Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 09 May 2024 -- From May 9-27, 2024, the Czech Air Force 21st Tactical Air Force Base Čáslav hosts multinational exercise Lion Effort 2024 (LE24), which trains approximately 500 service personnel, of whom about 150 are international participants.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry US Dept. of State 09 May 2024
- Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Mountain View, CA The White House 09 May 2024
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- 9 May 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 09 May 2024
- Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 09 May 2024 -- "We are determined and we are united in order to defeat our enemies and those who want to destroy us. If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone."
- Israel objects to US decision to pause some arms shipments VOA 09 May 2024 -- Israeli officials objected Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to pause a shipment of some weapons to Israel amid concern over Israel's plan to expand a military operation in Rafah that the United States does not support.
- Netanyahu vows to continue attacks in Gaza despite Biden's threat to halt weapon shipment People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement on Thursday that the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza despite the U.S. threat to halt some weapon shipments.
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, May 9 Israel Defense Forces 09 May 2024
- Launches Identified From Area of Rafah Toward Kerem Shalom Crossing - Israel Defense Forces Sputnik 09 May 2024 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that numerous launches were identified from the area of Rafah toward the Kerem Shalom Crossing that opened Wednesday on the border between Israel and the southern Gaza Strip.
- May 8: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 09 May 2024
- Israeli warplanes's assault on Rafah claims more civilian lives amid rising fears of 'catastrophe' Press TV 09 May 2024 -- Israeli warplanes have carried out a series of airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, resulting in the loss of civilian lives and leaving several others wounded as the brutal war enters its 216th day.
- At least 30 killed during Israel's continuing ground assault in Gaza's Rafah People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- Israel's army announced on Wednesday that it was continuing its ground assault on Gaza's Rafah, reporting approximately 30 casualties since the offensive began on Monday night.
- Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on military operations and border closures in Rafah, Gaza UNICEF 09 May 2024 -- "The humanitarian response of UNICEF and our partners — and thus the lives of all the children and their families in the Gaza Strip who depend on it — requires fuel. We need fuel to move lifesaving supplies - medicine, treatments for malnutrition, tents and water pipes - as well as staff to reach children and families in need. But the intensification of military operations in the Rafah area and the closure of key border crossings into southern Gaza have severed our access to fuel, threatening to grind humanitarian operations to a halt.
- 'Outrageous' arson attack forces UNRWA to temporarily shutter East Jerusalem compound UN News 09 May 2024 -- The head of the UN Palestine refugee agency (UNRWA) has temporarily closed its headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem after an arson attack on Thursday following weeks of protests.
- Gaza: 80,000 displaced from Rafah as Israeli bombardment intensifies, say UN aid teams UN News 09 May 2024 -- Some 80,000 people have left Rafah since Monday amid continuing Israeli bombardment in and around Gaza's southernmost city overnight and into Thursday, UN humanitarians reported.
- This evening, Israeli residents set fire twice to the perimeter of the UNRWA Headquarters in occupied East UNRWA 09 May 2024 -- This evening, Israeli residents set fire twice to the perimeter of the UNRWA Headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem.
- UN: 80,000 people displaced since beginning of Israeli attack on Rafah IRNA 09 May 2024 -- The Deputy Spokesperson of the United Nations announced that 80,000 people have been displaced from Rafah since the start of the Israeli army operation.
- Rafah assault will strengthen Hamas' hand, says White House VOA 09 May 2024 -- The United States is again warning Israel against expanding its limited operation into an all-out assault on Rafah, this time not only for long-held humanitarian concerns but for strategic calculations.
- Biden says U.S. won't provide weapons to Israel for Rafah invasion People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- The United States will not send weapons to Israel if they are to be used in a major military operation in Rafah, in southern Gaza Strip, U.S. President Joe Biden told CNN on Wednesday.
- Major Rafah invasion won't defeat Hamas: White House Press TV 09 May 2024 -- The White House has said a full-scale invasion of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip by the Israeli regime would not advanced the regime's and the United States' shared objective of defeating the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.
- US claims it'd freeze arms supplies to Israel upon full-scale invasion of Rafah Press TV 09 May 2024 -- The US, the biggest supporter of Israel's ongoing genocidal war against the Gaza Strip, claims it would freeze its generous arms supplies to the regime if the latter went ahead with its promised full-scale invasion of the refugee-packed Gazan city of Rafah.
- US Specifically Paused Weapons Shipment to Israel Including 2000-Pound Bombs - Ryder Sputnik 09 May 2024 -- The US specifically paused a weapons shipment to Israel, including eighteen hundred 2000-pound bombs and seventeen hundred 500-pound bombs, Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder said.
- U.S. withholds arms shipment to Israel over "serious concerns" about Rafah offensive: State Dept People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- The United States has withheld one shipment of near-term weapons aid to Israel due to "serious concerns" that a looming large-scale military operation in Rafah by Israeli forces would cause significant loss of civilian lives, the State Department said on Wednesday.
- US claims it'd freeze arms supplies to Israel upon full-scale invasion of Rafah Press TV 09 May 2024 -- The US, the biggest supporter of Israel's ongoing genocidal war against the Gaza Strip, claims it would freeze its generous arms supplies to the regime if the latter went ahead with its promised full-scale invasion of the refugee-packed Gazan city of Rafah.
- Iran blasts 'shameful' US pressure campaign on ICC IRNA 09 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the threats and pressures on the prosecutors and judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) by some US lawmakers are worrying and shameful.
- Iran: US threat of sanctions on ICC over Israel arrest warrants 'shameful' Press TV 09 May 2024 -- Iran has hit out at the US over reports that American lawmakers are preparing legislation to sanction International Criminal Court officials if they issue arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
- Israel's acts of terror, genocide in Rafah will cause another human disaster: Iran FM Press TV 09 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns that the continuation of Israel's acts of terror and genocide in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip will lead to another human disaster in the region.
- Speaking with Guterres, Iran FM urges increased pressure on Israeli regime IRNA 09 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned of the continuation of the dangerous approach of the Zionist regime and called for increased pressure, especially from the United Nations, on the regime.
- Aid shipment destined for Gaza leaves Cyprus VOA 09 May 2024 -- Relief supplies for the Gaza Strip left Cyprus on a U.S. container ship Thursday morning, Cypriot officials said.
- Egypt, Jordan warn against humanitarian catastrophe of Israeli attacks in Rafah People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Thursday warned against the humanitarian catastrophe of the ongoing Israeli military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, according to the Egyptian presidency office's statement.
- UK holds firm on arms exports to Israel despite Rafah invasion Press TV 09 May 2024 -- British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said the United Kingdom will not halt arms sales to Israel even if the regime stages a large-scale assault on the southern Palestinian city of Rafah.
- UK forces airdrop 100 tonnes of aid for Gaza civilians UK MOD 09 May 2024 -- The Royal Air Force completed its 11th airdrop today, delivering a total of 110 tonnes of aid from 120 parachutes. In this latest airdrop, the UK has provided ready-to-eat meals, water, rice, tinned goods and flour for the people of Gaza
- Israel using truce talks as cover to attack Rafah: Hamas official IRNA 09 May 2024 -- Israel is not serious about reaching an agreement on the Gaza war and is using negotiations as a cover to attack Rafah city, a senior Hamas official says.
- Hamas chief discusses Gaza with head of Iraq's Fatah Alliance IRNA 09 May 2024 -- The political bureau chief of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas and the head of Iraq's Fatah Parliamentary Coalition held a telephone conversation on the Gaza Strip.
- Hamas delegation leaves Cairo after days of negotiation: statement People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- A delegation from Hamas for ceasefire talks departed Cairo for the Qatari capital of Doha on Thursday, Ezzat Al-Rashq, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, said in a statement.
- Hezbollah carries out combined attacks against Zionist targets IRNA 09 May 2024 -- Hezbollah of Lebanon has conducted a series of combined and targeted attacks against Zionist bases, according to local media.
- Iraqi resistance targets Israeli oil port, air base using missiles, drones IRNA 09 May 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has targeted the Zionist regime's Nevatim air base as well as the Asqalan Oil Port in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Iraqi resistance strikes airbase housing Israel's 'aggressor squadron' Press TV 09 May 2024 -- Iraq's Islamic Resistance has announced striking the airbase housing the Israeli air force's "aggressor squadron," which acts as the opposing force in wargames partaken by the occupying regime.
- Transcript on Ren'ai Jiao 'new model' is real; Philippines breaches commitment: source Global Times 09 May 2024 -- The Philippine government has been overdrawing on its reputation and national credibility on issues related to the South China Sea, saying one thing and doing another and constantly flip-flopping, Chinese analysts said after Philippine officials accused China of "violating wiretapping law" over a phone conversation in which a Philippine navy official agreed to a "new model" for resupply missions concerning Ren'ai Jiao.
- DFA Statement on the Alleged Recording of a Conversation between a Chinese diplomat and the AFP Western Command Philippines DFA 09 May 2024 -- Chinese diplomats have reportedly released to media the alleged transcripts or audio of an alleged conversation between the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Western Command (AFP-WESCOM) and a Chinese diplomat concerning the alleged "new model" arrangement on the Ayungin Shoal.
- Several killed after residents of Afghan province protest orders from Taliban VOA 09 May 2024 -- At least four people were reported killed on Thursday during clashes between protesters and Taliban security forces in eastern Afghanistan.
- Over 400 killed in Pakistan as military intensifies operations in KP and Baluchistan VOA 09 May 2024 -- Tufail Dawar, a resident of Mir Ali in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan, recounted a harrowing day on April 30 when he and his fellow villagers were trapped in their homes by gunfire outside.
- Fighting in Rakhine state townships displaces 40,000 Rohingyas Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- At least 40,000 ethnic Rohingyas have been forced to flee intense clashes between junta troops and the rebel Arakan Army in two townships in western Myanmar's Rakhine state since the start of the week, and are now facing a humanitarian crisis, the displaced told RFA Burmese on Thursday.
- 20,000 displaced by battles: Myanmar rescue workers Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- Clashes have forced more than 20,000 people from their homes in Myanmar, residents and rescue teams told Radio Free Asia on Thursday, exacerbating what the United Nations has warned is a deepening humanitarian crisis.
- Somalia calls for termination of UN political mission VOA 09 May 2024 -- The Somali government has asked the U.N. Security Council to terminate the U.N. political mission in Somalia that has been helping the war-torn African country since 2013.
- UN expert urges support for Somalia to address security, climate change challenges People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- A United Nations expert on Thursday called on the international community to continue helping Somalia to strengthen its state institutions, including the justice and security sector, and address the negative effects of climate change on the population.
- Tens Of Thousands Rally In Yerevan, Demanding Pashinian Step Down Over Border Deal With Baku RFE/RL 09 May 2024 -- Tens of thousands of Armenians rallied in the center of Yerevan on May 9 amid calls by an outspoken Armenian archbishop for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian and his government to resign over a land deal with rival Azerbaijan.
- Haiti: UNICEF ensures thousands have safe drinking water UN News 09 May 2024 -- More than 30,000 people displaced by gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, have access to safe drinking water thanks to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and partners.
- 8 killed in attack on DR Congo health center VOA 09 May 2024 -- At least eight civilians died Thursday in an attack on a health center in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to media reports that cited locals.
- Greece criticizes Turkey for converting ancient church to mosque VOA 09 May 2024 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has officially dedicated an ancient Byzantine church as a mosque, drawing a protest from Greece. Many Greeks want a summit scheduled for Monday in Ankara between Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to be canceled.
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- Investigation: Who is Ilya Gambashidze, the man the US government accuses of running a Kremlin disinformation campaign? VOA 09 May 2024 -- According to the U.S. government, Russian political consultant Ilya Gambashidze is responsible for a large-scale disinformation campaign aimed at undermining trust in democratic processes and institutions in the United States and beyond.
- Historian. Activist. Spy? Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- For years, an American academic pushed for democracy in his native China. The FBI claims it was a front.
- Victory Parade on Red Square President of Russia 09 May 2024 -- President of Russia, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin attended a military parade marking the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
- Reception in honour of the heads of state invited to attend Victory Day celebrations President of Russia 09 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin addressed the guests at a reception on behalf of the President of Russia in honour of the heads of state invited to attend the celebrations of the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
- Statement by the Delegations to the OSCE of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the occasion of the 79th Anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 May 2024
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Greetings to Russian President KCNA 09 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of greeting to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on May 9.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 9, 2024 PRC MofA 09 May 2024
- Orban Meets With Xi, Calls China 'One Of The Pillars Of New World Order' RFE/RL 09 May 2024 -- China and Hungary will expand cooperation in several areas, including in the nuclear power industry, Hungarian Prime Minister Vitkor Orban announced in Budapest on May 9 after talks with visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- China says it's increasing ties with Hungary to 'all-weather' partnership VOA 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday during a visit to Hungary that China is upgrading diplomatic ties with the European country to an "all-weather" partnership.
- In Hungary, Chinese president to discuss Ukraine, investments VOA 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up his European tour with a final stop in Hungary, where he is expected to discuss Ukraine and investments in Hungarian infrastructure, energy and electric vehicle manufacturing.
- Xi arrives in Budapest for state visit to Hungary Global Times 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Wednesday for a state visit to Hungary.
- Xi says ready to jointly promote China-Hungary ties to higher levels People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed on Thursday his readiness to work with Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, and steer the China-Hungary relationship to higher levels.
- China's Xi arrives in Hungary on last leg of European tour Press TV 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the European city of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, on the last leg of his 5-day visit to Europe.
- Xi, Vucic hold talks, hail evergrowing ironclad friendship Global Times 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday signed a joint statement on building a community with shared future in the new era in Belgrade, making Serbia the first European country to build such a community with China.
- Xi concludes Serbia visit with elevated ties, deepened friendship and promising cooperation People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his state visit to Serbia on Wednesday, bundling up a multitude of deals and a strengthened bond of friendship with the country.
- Highlights of Xi's state visit to Serbia People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his visit to Serbia on Wednesday, the second leg of his six-day trip to Europe through Friday.
- Analysis: Is the West losing a battle with China for Serbia's heart? VOA 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Serbia this week brought out a crowd waving Serbian and Chinese flags and praising the "ironclad" friendship of two countries. Elsewhere in the West, it raised many questions about Serbia's future role in Europe.
- Hong Kong's national security 'conspiracy' trial of media mogul drags on VOA 09 May 2024 -- Media mogul Jimmy Lai's trial for "conspiracy to collude with foreign forces" and "conspiracy to publish incitement" is set to drag on longer than the 80 days initially planned. As of Thursday, the 73rd day of the trial, only six of 14 scheduled witnesses had testified.
- China, Serbia decide to build community with shared future People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- China and Serbia have decided on Wednesday to build a community with a shared future, an upgrade of their relations from the comprehensive strategic partnership established eight years ago.
- Xi, Vucic hold talks, hail evergrowing ironclad friendship Global Times 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday signed a joint statement on building a community with shared future in the new era in Belgrade, making Serbia the first European country to build such a community with China.
- Xi arrives in Budapest for state visit to Hungary People's Daily 09 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Wednesday for a state visit to Hungary.
- China's state security authorities unveil illegal monitoring devices in sea areas Global Times 09 May 2024 -- Chinese national security authorities have unveiled the illegal monitoring devices discovered in the country's sea areas, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant against the potential threats from foreign intelligence agencies, as the country's vast maritime areas are not only rich in resources, but also crucial in safeguarding national security, according to China's Ministry of State Security on Thursday.
- 11 Chinese vessels detected in Taiwan-controlled waters off Kinmen CNA 09 May 2024 -- Two fleets of various types of Chinese vessels intruded into the Taiwan-controlled prohibited and restricted waters off the Kinmen Islands Thursday afternoon, according to Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
- Taiwan stands firm on name of representative office in Lithuania CNA 09 May 2024 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Thursday that Taiwan has not received any formal request to change the name of its representative office in Lithuania and will not yield on that issue even is it is asked to do so.
- Matsu halts plan to help residents apply for China city pass: MAC CNA 09 May 2024 -- Lienchiang County (Matsu) government has halted plans to help residents apply for the "Fuzhou-Matsu City Pass," an initiative launched by Fujian Provincial government in China to provide residents of the Taiwan's Matsu Islands with preferential discounts, according to the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC).
- U.S. warship's transit though Taiwan Strait closely monitored: Defense ministry CNA 09 May 2024 -- Taiwan's military was fully aware of an operation by the United States Navy on Wednesday that involved the passage of an warship through the Taiwan Strait, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday.
- FM 'saddened' at having to take 'necessary' legal action against lawmaker CNA 09 May 2024 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Thursday said he was "saddened" at having to take legal action against an opposition lawmaker over an alleged confidential document leak, but stressed that doing so was necessary to prevent future leaks that could damage Taiwan.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 9, 2024 ROC MND 09 May 2024
- US discusses North Korea with China, raises repatriation concerns Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- The senior U.S. official for North Korea met with her Chinese counterpart in Tokyo and expressed concern about the forcible repatriation of North Koreans from China, the U.S. State Department said.
- Bier of Kim Ki Nam Visited by Many Officials in DPRK KCNA 09 May 2024 -- Members of the state funeral committee and officials of the Party, government, armed forces organs, ministries and national agencies of the DPRK visited the bier of Kim Ki Nam, former secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea who is winner of Order of Kim Il Sung and Order of Kim Jong Il and the title of Labor Hero, on May 8 to express condolences over his death.
- Senior Official for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak's Meeting with People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Representative on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu US Dept. of State 09 May 2024 -- Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak met PRC Special Representative on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming in Tokyo on May 9.
- Senior Official for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak's Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts US Dept. of State 09 May 2024 -- Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak met Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il in Tokyo on May 9.
- Iran will have to change nuclear doctrine if existence threatened: Ex-FM IRNA 09 May 2024 -- Head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR) Kamal Kharrazi has said that Iran will have to change its nuclear doctrine if Israel threatens its existence.
- Int'l nuclear conf. countered campaign against Iran nuclear industry: AEOI chief IRNA 09 May 2024 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has said that the First International Conference on Nuclear Sciences and Technology served as an opportunity to counter the campaign against Iran's nuclear industry.
- Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (May 09, 2024) India MEA 09 May 2024
- Joint Press Release: 14th Meeting of India-EU Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism India MEA 09 May 2024 -- The European Union and India held their 14th Counter-Terrorism Dialogue on 07 May 2024 in New Delhi.
- Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 May 2024 -- Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi accompanied by senior delegates from the Qatar Investment Authority.
- Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Thursday, 09 May 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 May 2024
- OSCE launches comprehensive training programme on countering the financing of terrorism for Montenegro OSCE 09 May 2024 -- On 8 May 2024, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in collaboration with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, concluded a training of trainers' course aimed at empowering experts from Montenegro with essential skills and knowledge to counter the financing of terrorism. This marked the launch of a comprehensive training initiative for the country.
- Fiji's former PM Bainimarama jailed for one year for obstructing justice Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- Fiji's former strongman prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, left a Suva court house in handcuffs Thursday after being sentenced to one year in prison for obstructing justice - a ruling that bars him from seeking public office for nearly a decade.
- North Macedonia's New President Prefers The Country's Old Name RFE/RL 09 May 2024 -- Longtime university professor Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova is preparing for the transition from teaching politics to practicing it following her landslide victory to unseat incumbent North Macedonia President Stevo Pendarovski.
- North Macedonia's Right-Wing Nationalists Win Both Presidential And Parliamentary Polls RFE/RL 09 May 2024 -- North Macedonia's right-wing nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party has won a clear victory in both presidential and parliamentary elections, raising concerns of colder relations with Balkan neighbors and more difficult membership negotiations with the European Union.
- North Macedonia's right-wing opposition scores victory in elections VOA 09 May 2024 -- North Macedonia elected its first woman president Wednesday as the ruling Social Democratic Union of Macedonia suffered historic losses in presidential and parliamentary elections.
- Georgian Ambassador To France Quits In Protest Over 'Foreign Agent' Bill RFE/RL 09 May 2024 -- Georgia's ambassador to France has resigned in protest against the so-called "foreign agent" bill, becoming the first senior official to do so amid ongoing demonstrations in the capital, Tbilisi.
- Beatings, Arrests In Georgia As Protests Against Controversial Law Continue RFE/RL 09 May 2024 -- Georgia's Interior Ministry said an investigation has been opened into the assault of three protesters - one of whom is an opposition politician - during a rally against the so-called "foreign agents" law in Tbilisi late on May 8.
- Somalia urged to take 'concrete action' against officials who violate citizens' rights UN News 09 May 2024 -- The UN independent human rights expert on Somalia on Thursday called on authorities to step up efforts to address the country's complex and serious security challenges.
- World News in Brief: Vaccine 'patches' trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation UN News 09 May 2024 -- Few enjoy having injections and if you have children, you probably like them even less when it's time for their mandated vaccine shots.
- Police arrest 3 Cambodian opposition party members Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- Cambodian authorities arrested three opposition party members on Thursday — one leader from a new party and two members of an older party — ahead of a range of elections on May 26, activists told Radio Free Asia.
- Senior Zimbabwean official says corruption hurting economy VOA 09 May 2024 -- Zimbabwe's prosecutor general — the former head of the country's anti-corruption commission — says corruption is costing the country nearly $2 billion annually, devastating the economy and ordinary citizens. It is the first time a senior Zimbabwean official has made such an accusation publicly.
- Chad opposition, civil society groups complain of vote rigging and threats VOA 09 May 2024 -- Chad's opposition, civil society groups and some election observers are condemning violence, threats and fraud, including the stuffing of ballot boxes, to favor transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby after the central African state's May 6 presidential polls. Deby's main challenger, Prime Minister Succes Masra, is asking for international assistance, saying he is under surveillance and faces threats to his safety after at least two people were killed in the election.
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