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• May 13 Red Sea Update CENTCOM 13 May 2024 -- At approximately 3:41 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 13, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in an Iranian-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen.
• The Houthis' reckless attacks on maritime shipping undermine the stability of Yemen: UK statement in the UN Security Council UK FCDO 13 May 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.

Defense Policy / Programs

• DOD Statement on the President's Decision Prohibiting the Acquisition of Certain Real Property of Cheyenne Leads by MineOne Cloud Computing Investment I L.P. in Close Proximity to Francis E. Warren Air Force Base DoD 13 May 2024 -- Today President Biden issued an order prohibiting the purchase and requiring the divestment of certain real estate operating as a cryptocurrency mining facility located within one mile of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (F.E. Warren AFB).
• Statement on the President's Decision Prohibiting the Acquisition by MineOne Cloud Computing Investment I L.P. of Real Estate, and the Operation of a Cryptocurrency Mining Facility, in Close Proximity to Francis E. Warren Air Force Base US Treasury 13 May 2024 -- Today President Biden issued an order prohibiting the purchase and requiring the divestment of certain real estate operated as a cryptocurrency mining facility located within one mile of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (F.E. Warren AFB), as well as requiring the removal of certain improvements and equipment at the property by MineOne Partners Limited, which is ultimately majority owned by nationals of the People's Republic of China; MineOne Cloud Computing Investment I L.P.; MineOne Data Center LLC; and MineOne Wyoming Data Center LLC (collectively MineOne), as well as their affiliates.
• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 13 May 2024
• North Carolina National Guard Welcomes New Zambian Partnership AFRICOM 13 May 2024 -- North Carolina National Guard leaders join fellow U.S. Military and Zambian leaders at a State Partnership Program Signing Ceremony, Livingstone, Zambia, April 26, 2024.
• North Carolina National Guard Welcomes Malawi as Their New State Partners AFRICOM 13 May 2024 -- North Carolina National Guard leaders and leaders from Malawi participated in a State Partnership Signing Ceremony in Lilongwe, Malawi, April 27, 2024.
• Thirteen nations participate in Obangame Express 2024 maritime interdiction training in Ghana AFRICOM 13 May 2024 -- Over five days, 13 nations from across West Africa, Europe, and North America sent military delegations to collaborate, learn, and train together as part of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF)'s Obangame Express 2024 military interdiction training events at the Ghana Western Naval Headquarters in Sekondi.
• CENTCOM Commander Visits Israel CENTCOM 13 May 2024 -- On May 10 - 12 Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, traveled to Israel to meet with Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi and several other Israeli organizations to discuss the situation in Gaza, the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gazan citizens, and regional security. He also met with U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Ambassador Jack Lew, and visited U.S. Servicemembers and maritime vessels preparing to facilitate delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gazans via the sea. The visit concludes a multi-country trip to the CENTCOM area of responsibility.
  
• 4th LE Battalion Provides Security During Exercise Native Fury CENTCOM 13 May 2024 -- The day-to-day life of a security forces reserve Marine is varied to the individual, however, what they all have in common is no matter the clime or place they can quickly adapt and be a positive reinforcement of the world's most elite fighting force.
• 3rd LCT Demonstrates Interoperability During Largest Combined-Joint Live Fire Range of Balikatan 24 USMC News 13 May 2024 -- U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 8 joined forces to plan and conduct the largest combined and joint live fire range of Balikatan 24 on May 6, 2024. The Marines were supported by U.S. Army and Philippine Marine Corps and Army artillery, which added long-range fires to the counter-landing scenario.
• US humanitarian aid for Honduras tops 6 million pounds with Denton Program US Air Force 13 May 2024 -- A KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, delivered 12 pallets of cargo for the Denton Program at Soto Cano Air Base, May 8.
• Modeling, Simulation Summit: Following through with training transformation US Air Force 13 May 2024 -- The third annual 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Summit was held at the Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, May 7-9.
• WASP ARG and 24th MEU Complete Joint Force's Most Complex Training US Navy 13 May 2024 -- The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (WSP ARG-24th MEU) completed Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), May 12, 2024. The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) completed their COMPTUEX alongside the WSP ARG-24th MEU team, May 7.
• Thirteen nations participate in Obangame Express 2024 maritime interdiction training in Ghana US Navy 13 May 2024 -- Over five days, 13 nations from across West Africa, Europe, and North America sent military delegations to collaborate, learn, and train together as part of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF)'s Obangame Express 2024 military interdiction training events at the Ghana Western Naval Headquarters in Sekondi.
• Seeing the Full Picture: SeaVision Supports Maritime Domain Awareness During Obangame Express 2024 US Navy 13 May 2024 -- One of the key drivers of the development and implementation of unique scenario events in the ongoing Obangame Express exercise in West and Central Africa is the exercise's role in bolstering awareness of, and adherence to, the Yaoundé Code of Conduct.
• With Shake-Up, Putin Seeks The Upper Hand In Russia's Long, Costly War On Ukraine RFE/RL 13 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched his fifth term with a rare shake-up of the government that analysts say is driven by the need to manage a long and increasingly costly war of aggression against Ukraine and the fallout from Moscow's mounting confrontation with the West.
• With Putin's reshuffle, is Russia preparing for a long war? VOA 13 May 2024 -- Three experts have told VOA's Russian Service that the appointment of Andrei Belousov as Russia's defense minister suggests President Vladimir Putin is preparing his country for a protracted war against Ukraine.
• Russia ready to 'play long game' in Ukraine as Putin proposes economist as new defense chief Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Russia is ready to "play the long game" in Ukraine and balance the sustainable demand of its military operation with economic development, said experts on Monday, as a senior official who specialized in the economy was proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to become the new defense minister.
• Kremlin explains decision to change defense minister ISNA 13 May 2024 -- President Vladimir Putin has proposed that Sergey Shoigu be replaced as Russian defense minister by acting First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov, the Federation Council said on Sunday evening.
• Putin replaces defense minister Shoigu in major shakeup Press TV 13 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated an economist to replace longtime defense minister Sergei Shoigu as the country is trying to better utilize defense spending and harness greater innovation to win the war in Ukraine.
• How Andrei Belousov May Create Problems for Russia's Adversaries as Defense Minister Sputnik 13 May 2024 -- While Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to replace Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu with veteran economist Andrei Belousov may come as a surprise to some, there seems to be a good motive behind his move.
• Shoigu Will Monitor Work of Russia's Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Sputnik 13 May 2024 -- Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu will oversee the work of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, but will not become the head of the service, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
• Russian Military-Industrial Complex World's Most Powerful - Acting Deputy Prime Minister Sputnik 13 May 2024 -- The Russian military-industrial complex is the most powerful in the world when it comes to production of major types of arms and military equipment, acting Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said on Monday.
• Blinken makes unannounced visit to Kyiv as Ukraine faces Russian challenge in east VOA 13 May 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to deliver what U.S. officials called a "strong message of reassurance" at a time when Ukrainian forces are facing stiff fighting from Russia's military in eastern Ukraine and are awaiting the arrival of new weapons shipments from allies to help with defense.
• US, allies 'doing everything humanly possible' to rush weapons to Ukraine VOA 13 May 2024 -- The United States is working hard to rush weapons to Ukraine to fight against a surprise Russian ground offensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region, the White House said Monday.
• U.S. Aid Reaching Ukraine as Russia Attacks Near Kharkiv DoD News 13 May 2024 -- U.S. military aid is reaching Ukraine as that nation's military strives to blunt Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region, said Sabrina Singh, deputy Pentagon press secretary.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Major Defence Industrial Enterprises KCNA 13 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), gave field guidance to major defence industrial enterprises under the Second Economic Commission on May 11 and 12 to learn about the implementation of the Party's policy on munitions industry.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Bilateral Meeting with Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair DoD 13 May 2024
• Minister Blair meets with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Canada 13 May 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met with United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon.
• Canada Releases Defense Policy Update to Boost Security DoD News 13 May 2024 -- Canadian Defense Minister William Blair today discussed updates to his country's defense policy with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting at the Pentagon.
• INDIA- FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SHAKTI COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA India PIB 13 May 2024 -- The 7th edition of India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today, at Umroi, in a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in Meghalaya
• PM speech on security: 13 May 2024 Gov.UK 13 May 2024 -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a speech at Policy Exchange on security.
• Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on May 9-12, 2024 Lithuania MND 13 May 2024
• Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer's Meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi The White House 13 May 2024
• Joint Statement on U.S.-Philippines Space Dialogue US Dept. of State 13 May 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Philippines at the inaugural U.S.-Philippines Space Dialogue.

Defense Industry

• Contracts For May 13, 2024

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 13 May 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 13 May 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Excerpt from PM Netanyahu's Address to the State Ceremony for Victims of Terrorism in Israel and Abroad Israel - Prime Minister 13 May 2024
• PM Netanyahu's Address to the State Ceremony for Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israel's Wars Israel - Prime Minister 13 May 2024
• PM Netanyahu's remarks at the Torchlighting Ceremony on Israel's 76th Independence Day Israel - Prime Minister 13 May 2024
• Israel orders new evacuations in Rafah after UN votes in favor of Palestine's membership People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- Israel ordered new evacuations on Saturday in Gaza's southern city of Rafah as it prepared to escalate its military operation, a day after the United Nations (UN) passed a resolution endorsing the Palestinian request for full UN membership.
• Israeli military announces opening of new crossing for aid to reach Gaza People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- The Israeli military announced on Sunday that it has opened a new crossing to bring humanitarian aid into the famine-stricken Gaza Strip.
• Israel presses on after UN vote calling for Palestinian membership People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- In an act seen by many as symbolizing Israel's continued disregard for United Nations resolutions and calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, Gilad Erdan, Israel's ambassador to the UN, shredded a small copy of the UN Charter on Friday during a live broadcast of a special session of the UN General Assembly.
• Israel advances deeper into Rafah as US calls for protection of civilians VOA 13 May 2024 -- Israeli forces battled Hamas militants Monday in northern and southern Gaza, while the Gaza Health Ministry warned a shortage of fuel needed to operate hospital generators and ambulances has pushed the medical system to the brink of collapse.
• Humanitarian aid distribution halted in Gaza by closed border crossings VOA 13 May 2024 -- Humanitarian aid is dwindling in Gaza as the two main crossings near Rafah, the southern Gaza city, remained closed Monday and aid workers struggled to distribute shrinking supplies and food to hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians.
• May 12: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 13 May 2024
• Hamas re-establishing itself as Israel war objectives proved 'elusive': US media Press TV 13 May 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is regrouping across the Gaza Strip, an American daily says, pointing out that Israeli forces are again fighting in the areas where they claimed to have defeated Hamas fighters.
• Israeli forces once again invade Gaza from north and south Press TV 13 May 2024 -- Israeli forces have pushed deeper into the ruins of northern Gaza to recapture an area where they had claimed to have defeated the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas months ago.
• Gaza's healthcare system 'few hours away' from collapse: Ministry Press TV 13 May 2024 -- The Palestinian health ministry in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war, has warned about the imminent collapse of the coastal sliver's entire healthcare system.
• Israel renews massive strikes on northern Gaza, thousands displaced again People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- Israeli warplanes bombed several areas in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, while fierce clashes erupted between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Israeli forces carrying out fresh operations in those areas.
• 500 medical staff killed since October 7: Gaza Health Ministry IRNA 13 May 2024 -- The Palestinian Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip says 500 doctors and healthcare workers have been martyred since the beginning of Israel's genocidal war on October 7th last year.
• Rafah exodus reaches 360,000 as UN underscores $2.8 billion aid appeal for Gaza, West Bank UN News 13 May 2024 -- Nearly 360,000 people have fled Rafah in the last week amid continuing Israeli bombardment that has crippled humanitarian aid deliveries and is believed to have killed another UN aid worker, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said on Monday.
• UN security staff killed in Gaza; Guterres calls for probe UN News 13 May 2024 -- A staff member of the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) died and another was injured when their UN vehicle was struck as they travelled to the European Hospital in Rafah, Gaza, on Monday.
• UN condemns killing of international staff member in Gaza Press TV 13 May 2024 -- A UN staff member has been killed and another wounded when their vehicle was struck in the southern city of Rafah in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• UNRWA: Israel's 'safe zones' claim false, no place safe in Gaza Press TV 13 May 2024 -- The head of the United Nations' agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has rejected Israel's claim about setting up so-called safe zones for the displaced people of Gaza as "false and misleading."
• Israel Killed More Civilians Than Hamas Fighters - Blinken Sputnik 13 May 2024 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted Israel has killed more civilians than Hamas fighters, responding to the reporter's question about the National Security Memorandum 20 which he submitted to Congress on May 10.
• China urges relevant countries to stop creating hurdles for Palestine to join the UN: FM spokesperson Global Times 13 May 2024 -- China supports the United Nations General Assembly's (GA) latest resolution over Palestine and urges relevant countries to stop standing on the opposite side of the international community, international justice, and conscience of humanity, and to stop creating hurdles for Palestine to join the UN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Monday.
• China urges 'relevant countries' to end opposition to Palestine's UN membership Press TV 13 May 2024 -- China has warned "relevant countries" against creating further obstacles for Palestine's membership to the United Nations after the General Assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine.
• Maldives to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ Press TV 13 May 2024 -- The Maldives says it will officially join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as the regime continues its genocidal aggression against 1.5 million people sheltering in Rafah, in southern Gaza.
• Libya files declaration of intervention in ICJ genocide case against Israel Press TV 13 May 2024 -- Libya has filed a declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, joining South Africa in its genocide case against the Israeli regime.
• Russian UN Envoy Says Israeli Operation in Rafah Will Have Negative Impact on Red Sea Sputnik 13 May 2024 -- Israel's planned operations in Rafah could harm the situation in the Red Sea, Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday.
• Netanyahu selling illusions: Hamas official Press TV 13 May 2024 -- A senior Hamas official scoffs at recent remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the potential of sending the Gaza Strip-based resistance movement's leaders into exile.
• A new season: Hezbollah unveils heavy rocket in attack on Israeli military outpost Press TV 13 May 2024 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has employed for the first time a heavy rocket to strike an Israeli military position in the northern sector of the 1948-occupied territories in retaliation for the bloody war on Gaza.
• Nasrallah says 1,500 Israeli soldiers killed since start of Gaza war Press TV 13 May 2024 -- Secretary General of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says some 1,500 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza, which has compelled resistance groups in the region, including Hezbollah, to launch attacks on Israel to force it to end the war.
• Costs would be great if Israel-Hezbollah conflict were to escalate, analysts warn VOA 13 May 2024 -- Despite the recent uptick in cross-border bombardments between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, analysts say both foes may not want it to escalate their conflict given the tremendous cost to both countries — both militarily, materially and economically.

Other Conflicts

• Conflict, violence push global internal displacement to record high levels VOA 13 May 2024 -- Conflicts and violence have pushed the number of internally displaced people around the world to a record-breaking high of 75.9 million, with nearly half living in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center.
• Manila accuses Beijing of island building in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- The Philippine coast guard has sent ships to monitor what Manila suspects to be China's illegal island building in the South China Sea, the Presidential Office said.
• Philippines probes alleged Chinese disinformation campaign over South China Sea Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- The Philippines said Monday it was officially investigating allegations that Chinese embassy staff in Manila had engaged in a disinformation campaign related to the South China Sea.
• Exclusive: China holds coast guard drills near Huangyan Dao, unveils evidence of Philippine pollution Global Times 13 May 2024 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently held a maritime rescue exercise in waters adjacent to Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island), a move analysts said on Monday highlighted China's sovereignty and jurisdiction over the island in the South China Sea.
• Pakistan, US discuss how to counter Afghan-based IS and TTP terrorists VOA 13 May 2024 -- The United States and Pakistan have concluded their latest round of counterterrorism talks, agreeing to intensify their collaboration in the fight against terrorist organizations like the Pakistani Taliban and a regional Islamic State affiliate.
• Calls for sustained peace efforts in Yemen as cholera outbreak worsens UN News 13 May 2024 -- The suffering of civilians in Yemen, a country enduring nearly a decade of conflict, remains severe and is worsened by a growing cholera outbreak, the UN's top humanitarian official cautioned on Monday.
• Middle East Instability Still Obstructing Progress towards Peace in Yemen, UN Officials Tell Security Council, Stressing All Parties to Conflict Must Act for Brighter Future UN Security Council 13 May 2024 -- Several Delegates Call on Houthis to Stop Attacking Vessels Transiting Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Urged Scaled-Up Humanitarian Aid amid Spike in Cholera, Malnutrition
• Thousands of Rohingyas flee to rebel territory amid clashes in Rakhine Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- Around 7,000 Rohingyas in western Myanmar's Rakhine state are sheltering in rebel territory amid escalating tensions between the military and the Arakan Army, according to residents and the AA.
• Myanmar junta forces kill dozens in attack on monasteries Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- Myanmar junta forces killed 32 civilians hiding in monasteries, witnesses and insurgent groups told Radio Free Asia, in what if confirmed would be one of the deadliest massacres in recent months of fighting.
• Myanmar refugees in India fear more arrests, deportations VOA 13 May 2024 -- Refugees from Myanmar seeking shelter from their country's grinding civil war in neighboring India tell VOA they fear a wave of arrests and forced returns following the Manipur state government's recent moves to start deporting them.
• Sudan: Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on the attacks in El Fasher European External Action Service (EEAS) 13 May 2024 -- The intensification of fighting in the outskirts and within El Fasher, Sudan, is aggravating an already catastrophic humanitarian situation and having a dramatic impact on civilians.
• Jaishankar stirs controversy with border patrol remarks; experts warn of sovereignty infringement Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's desire for a resolution of remaining issues with China in a recent interview, highlighting that normal bilateral ties depend on peace and tranquility at the border. However, while expressing a seemingly positive stance, Jaishankar indicated that the remaining issues mainly revolve around "patrolling rights and patrolling abilities."
• UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban concludes visit to Eastern DR Congo, emphasizes humanitarian situation now at a tipping point, the urgent need for peace and a central role of the new government UNICEF 13 May 2024 -- UNICEF official highlights the growing concerns for safeguarding children's rights and protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis and calls for urgent action to reinforce diplomatic and long-term solutions to eastern DR Congo
• Armenian Protest Leader Calls For More Pressure On Government Over Azerbaijan Border Deal RFE/RL 13 May 2024 -- A protest leader in Armenia has called for more anti-government protests against a controversial border demarcation agreement with Azerbaijan.

News Reports

• Chinese agents hatched brazen plot to kidnap RFA cartoonist Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- Chinese security forces once sought to kidnap Radio Free Asia cartoonist Rebel Pepper, a defector has claimed to the Australian Broadcast Corporation, or ABC.
• Former spy alleges global Chinese spy network hunts and abducts dissidents VOA 13 May 2024 -- An investigation by Australia's public broadcaster accuses China's secret police service of tracking down dissidents living overseas.
• 3 men charged with helping Hong Kong intelligence appear in UK court VOA 13 May 2024 -- Three men appeared in a London court Monday after being charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service.
• Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at the Election Threats Task Force Meeting US Dept. of Justice 13 May 2024
• Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Election Threats Task Force Meeting US Dept. of Justice 13 May 2024
• Statement From National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Signing of the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act into Law The White House 13 May 2024
• Biden Signs Bill Prohibiting US Imports of Russian Uranium - White House Sputnik 13 May 2024 -- President Joe Biden has signed a bill that prohibits US imports of Russian uranium, the White House said in a press release.
• Telephone conversation with President of Bolivia Luis Arce President of Russia 13 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia Luis Arce at the initiative of the Bolivian side.
• Interview by Special Presidential Envoy of the Russian Federation for the Middle East and African Countries, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia M.L.Bogdanov to the online publication of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences "New Eastern Outlook", May 13, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 May 2024
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question during his remarks at the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Moscow, May 13, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 May 2024
• Press release on Acting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Vice-Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya Abdullah al-Lafi and Acting Foreign Minister at the Government of National Unity of Libya Taher al-Baour Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 May 2024
• State security authorities disclose data collection by spies, warning of threat to ecological security Global Times 13 May 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security disclosed several ecological security cases on Monday, warning that some overseas non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or foundations have illegally collected and stolen sensitive geographic, meteorological, and biological data under the cover of research projects, compromising national security.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on May 13, 2024 PRC MofA 13 May 2024
• Background Press Call by National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard and Senior Administration Officials on President Biden's Actions to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China's Unfair Trade Practices The White House 13 May 2024
• Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the U.S.-PRC Talks on AI Risk and Safety The White House 13 May 2024
• US, China to hold AI talks in Switzerland VOA 13 May 2024 -- U.S. and Chinese officials plan to meet in Switzerland on Tuesday to discuss artificial intelligence security concerns.
• US, Chinese officials head to Geneva for AI talks Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- American and Chinese officials will meet in Geneva on Tuesday for talks aimed at regulating artificial intelligence technology, which was one of the three key goals negotiated by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping during their high-profile summit in San Francisco last year.
• US should not to dig holes while repairing roads: Chinese FM spokesperson on climate talks Global Times 13 May 2024 -- The US should not to dig holes while repairing roads, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday when briefing climate talks between China and US last week, slamming a reported US tariff on EVs and other green energy imports.
• Chinese, South Korean foreign ministers meet, seek to improve bilateral ties Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, who began a two-day visit to China that marks the first trip to Beijing by a South Korean foreign minister in more than six years.
• Chinese students abroad can't escape a 'climate of fear' Radio Free Asia 13 May 2024 -- Chinese students studying abroad report widespread fear that activities their peers take for granted - like attending vigils or openly discussing political views in class - could get them and their families back home in trouble, according to a report released Sunday from Amnesty International.
• China to initiate issuance of ultra-long special treasury bonds People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- China will issue ultra-long special treasury bonds starting Friday to raise funds for the implementation of major national strategies and build up security capacity in key areas, the Ministry of Finance said Monday.
• China's first batch of 1 trillion yuan in special-purpose treasury bonds to be issued, underscores policymakers' resolve to support economy Global Times 13 May 2024 -- China plans to issue the first batch of 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) in ultra-long-term treasury bonds starting from Friday, as the authorities seek funds to shore up government spending and crucial projects' investment for high-quality economic development.
• CCG law enforcement patrols near Kinmen waters increase; patrol model can be applied to entire Taiwan Straits: experts Global Times 13 May 2024 -- Since May, the frequency of law enforcement patrols by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in waters near Kinmen Islands have been on an upward trend - with five patrols in less than two weeks in May, showing that the CCG is taking practical measures to safeguard the safety of the lives and property of fishermen from both sides of Taiwan Straits, including those from the Taiwan island, according to Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV.
• Taiwan to monitor European elections for any cross-strait policy shifts CNA 13 May 2024 -- Taiwan's intelligence agency and foreign ministry announced on Monday that they will closely monitor several upcoming elections on the European continent, including the European Union (EU) elections in June, to see if cross-strait policies will be affected.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 13, 2024 ROC MND 13 May 2024
• Chinese foreign ministry official on China's Position on UNGA Resolution 2758 People's Daily 13 May 2024 -- Yang Tao, director-general of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday held a briefing to elaborate on China's position on United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758.
• Press Statement of Section Chief for External Policy of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 13 May 2024 -- The section chief for external policy of the DPRK Foreign Ministry released the following press statement on Sunday:
• IPGL signs agreement with Iran to start operation at Chabahar port IRNA 13 May 2024 -- India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), a state-owned company, has signed a cooperation agreement with Iran to equip and operate the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar.
• India adheres to commitments to develop Chabahar port: Envoy IRNA 13 May 2024 -- New Delhi lives up to its obligations to develop the Iranian port of Chabahar, the Indian Ambassador to Iran Rudra Gaurav Shresth says.
• Iran, India sign 10-year deal to develop Chabahar Port Press TV 13 May 2024 -- Iran and India have signed a 10-year contract for operation and equipment of the southern Iranian port city of Chabahar as part of plans to further boost their bilateral trade and economic relations.
• Iran says its nuclear doctrine remains unchanged IRNA 13 May 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has reiterated that the Islamic Republic's nuclear doctrine remains unchanged.
• Iran remains committed to intl. treaties; no change in nuclear doctrine: Foreign Ministry spokesman Press TV 13 May 2024 -- Iran remains committed to international treaties regarding the prohibition of weapons of mass destruction and has made no change in its nuclear doctrine, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani says.
• Tehran Says No Changes Made to Iran's Nuclear Doctrine Sputnik 13 May 2024 -- Iran has not made any changes to its nuclear doctrine, with the country's position on the matter expressed by its leadership more than once, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday.
• Iran's authority result of resistance, advances in endless wars: IRGC chief Press TV 13 May 2024 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has become so powerful that it "fearlessly" attacks the heart of the global arrogance.
• Iran: Israel's occupation, nuclear weapons main obstacles to region's security ISNA 13 May 2024 -- Iran Foreign Minister says the establishment of full and genuine peace, stability and security in the West Asia region hinges on the disarmament of Israel and an end to its occupation of Palestine.
• PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani: 13 May 2024 Gov.UK 13 May 2024
• Joint Statement of Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 May 2024 -- Additional Foreign Secretary for the UN and OIC, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, and US Department of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Ambassador Elizabeth Richard, co-chaired Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue on 10 May 2024 in Washington DC.
• Islamabad announces grant, sends force as protests rock Pakistan-controlled Kashmir VOA 13 May 2024 -- Pakistan announced a multi-billion-dollar grant Monday to provide urgent economic relief to residents of Kashmir under its control after a weekend of violent protests rocked the valley.
• Kashmir votes in India's general election first time since loss of special status Press TV 13 May 2024 -- Voters queued up in front of polling booths in Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian-administered Kashmir, on Monday to cast their ballots in India's general election, the first time since the revocation of the region's special constitutional status in 2019
• Poland Planning to Allocate $375Mln to Strengthen Fence on Border With Belarus Sputnik 13 May 2024 -- Poland plans to allocate about $375 million to strengthen the fence on the border with Belarus, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said.
• Kuwait announces formation of new government IRNA 13 May 2024 -- Kuwait has formed a new cabinet headed by Prime Minister-designate Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah, official news agency KUNA reported.
• "Our unity of understanding with Greece on the fight against terror is growing stronger" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 13 May 2024 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mitsotakis of Greece, President Erdoğan said: "Our unity of understanding with Greece on the fight against terror is growing stronger. We are of the same opinion that there is no room for terrorist organizations in the future of our region."
• Georgian Government Defiant As Protests Against 'Foreign Agent' Bill Continue RFE/RL 13 May 2024 -- TBILISI -- Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has backed the parliament to pass a controversial "foreign agent" bill, which is seen by many as a threat to free speech and the country's drive toward membership in the European Union.
• Wider Europe Briefing: The EU's Latest Attempt To Hit Russia (And Belarus) With Sanctions RFE/RL 13 May 2024
• World News in Brief: Children in eastern DR Congo, Iran death sentence, support for Haiti UN News 13 May 2024 -- A senior official with the UN children's agency, UNICEF, appealed on Monday for urgent action to support diplomatic and long-term solutions to address the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
• IMF agrees to $800 million disbursement to Argentina VOA 13 May 2024 -- The International Monetary Fund is set to release nearly $800 million dollars to Argentina.
• Chad opposition petitions Constitutional Council to cancel presidential election results VOA 13 May 2024 -- Opposition candidates in Chad who lost the recent presidential election have filed paperwork challenging President Mahamat Idriss Deby's victory. The legal challenge comes as the media there appeal a decision barring them from reporting on election-related violence.