16 May 2024 Military News |
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- Pier for Gaza aid in place, US military says VOA 16 May 2024 -- The U.S. military says a temporary pier is now anchored to the shore of Gaza, the final step in completing a sea route to distribute aid to 2 million Palestinians affected by the Israel-Hamas war.
- U.S. Central Command personnel anchored a temporary pier to the beach in Gaza CENTCOM 16 May 2024 -- Today at approximately 7:40 a.m. (Gaza time) United States Central Command personnel supporting the humanitarian mission to deliver additional humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in need anchored a temporary pier to the beach in Gaza. As part of this effort, no U.S. troops entered Gaza. Trucks carrying humanitarian assistance are expected to begin moving ashore in the coming days. The United Nations will receive the aid and coordinate its distribution into Gaza.
- Aid Will Soon Flow to Palestinians in Gaza via DOD Temporary Pier DoD News 16 May 2024 -- The Joint Logistics, Over-the-Shore humanitarian aid corridor is in place in Gaza and will shortly begin funneling supplies to civilians in the region, U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Central Command officials said today.
- Houthi: Yemen to target any Israel-bound ships within range of its weapons Press TV 16 May 2024 -- Ansarullah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has declared that Yemeni forces will target any ship bound for Israeli ports, regardless of whether they pass through the Red Sea.
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- Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 16 May 2024
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Slovak Minister of Defense Robert Kalinak DoD 16 May 2024
- U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Central Command Briefing on Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore DoD 16 May 2024 -- Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command; Sonali Korde, Assistant To The Administrator Of Bureau Of Humanitarian Assistance, USAID
- Secretary of Defense Statement on the FY23 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military DoD 16 May 2024
- Department of Defense Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military DoD 16 May 2024 -- The Department of Defense (DOD) released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military today.
- Department of Defense Awards $14.9 Million to Enhance North American Cobalt and Graphite Supply Chain DoD 16 May 2024 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) today announced awards of $6.5 million and $8.4 million to Canadian companies Fortune Minerals Limited (Fortune) and Lomiko Metals, Inc. (Lomiko), through the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) program to help support the U.S. - Canadian Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals.
- U.S. Joins Jordan, Partner Nations to Launch Exercise Eager Lion 24 DoD News 16 May 2024 -- Forces from U.S. Central Command joined with host country Jordan and more than 30 additional partner nations Sunday to kick off Exercise Eager Lion 2024, the Pentagon announced today.
- Pentagon Official: Partnerships Key to Bolstering Defense Industry, Meeting Warfighting Needs DoD News 16 May 2024 -- The Defense Department remains focused on working with allies to build robust defense production capabilities, the Pentagon's top acquisition official said yesterday.
- Defense, Interior Agree to Decade-Long Partnership for Conserving Wildlife, Supporting Military Readiness DoD News 16 May 2024 -- Earlier this year, the Defense Department and the Department of the Interior, as part of the DOD/DOI Recovery and Sustainment Partnership, or RASP, renewed a memorandum of understanding that spells out how the two agencies will continue their cooperation to conserve threatened and endangered species that live on DOD lands and training ranges.
- African Lion 2024 goes live in Ghana Army News 16 May 2024 -- African Lion 2024 (AL24) has officially started in Ghana. The Ghana portion of the exercise began on May 13 and runs through May 26.
- Pennsylvania National Guard unit prepares to train Ukrainian soldiers in Germany Army News 16 May 2024 -- U.S. Army Col. Stuart James, the First Army Senior Regular Army Advisor to the Pennsylvania National Guard, instructed the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, on Engagement-Area Development [EA Dev] here May 14.
- European military leaders gather to strengthen security cooperation, interoperability Army News 16 May 2024 -- Lithuanian Command Sergeant Major Darius Masiulis graduated from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy 20 years ago. During his time there, he was classmates with former U.S. Sergeant Major of the Army, Daniel A. Dailey.
- Ambassador Emanuel, U.S. Navy and JMSDF leaders bid farewell to USS Ronald Reagan after 9 years as FDNF-Japan carrier US Navy 16 May 2024 -- The U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, Japanese Government officials and leaders from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) bid farewell to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) before the ship departed Yokosuka, Japan, for the last time as the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, May 16.
- US, Niger conclude official high-level talks on US troop withdrawal VOA 16 May 2024 -- U.S. and Nigerien officials concluded official high-level talks Thursday to coordinate plans to withdraw all American military forces from the country.
- NATO Support and Procurement Agency - Alliance Ground Surveillance Program Equipment and Support DSCA 16 May 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency of Alliance Ground Surveillance Program Equipment and Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $250.2 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Secretary General welcomes Lithuanian Prime Minister to NATO NATO 16 May 2024 -- Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Thursday (16 May 2024) to discuss preparations for the Washington Summit - including work to further strengthen deterrence and defence, and to support Ukraine.
- Deputy Secretary General visits Germany ahead of NATO Summit NATO 16 May 2024 -- NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană underlined the importance of boosting Allies' resilience against sabotage and cyber-attacks during a speech at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Berlin on Thursday (16 May 2024).
- Ukraine - Blanket Order Sustainment of U.S. Army Supplied Systems DSCA 16 May 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Blanket Order Sustainment of U.S. Army Supplied Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
- U.S. to provide additional 2 bln USD in military aid for Ukraine People's Daily 16 May 2024 -- Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday that his country will provide an additional 2 billion U.S. dollars in military aid for Ukraine, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.
- China, Cambodia begin annual military drills VOA 16 May 2024 -- China and Cambodia kicked off annual military drills Thursday with a stated goal to strengthen cooperation and trust between the countries' forces.
- Taiwan breaks ground on national testing facility for ship models CNA 16 May 2024 -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday in Kaohsiung for the construction of a national testing facility for ship models, with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) touting it as a boost to Taiwan's domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
- Defence Minister Bill Blair releases third status report of the External Monitor Canada 16 May 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the third biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien.
- Statement from Minister Blair on the Third Biannual Report of External Monitor Jocelyne Therrien Canada 16 May 2024 -- The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today regarding the External Monitor's third status report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR):
- HMCS William Hall Commissioned into Service in Halifax, N.S. Canada 16 May 2024 -- The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) welcomed His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall into naval service with a commissioning ceremony in Halifax, N.S. today.
- 6th Round of Pakistan -UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 May 2024 -- The 6th round of Pakistan - United Kingdom Dialogue on Arms Control and Non-Proliferation was held in Islamabad on 15 May 2024. Additional Foreign Secretary (Arms Control & Disarmament), Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar, and Director, Defence and International Security at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), United Kingdom, Ambassador Stephen Lillie, led their respective delegations.
- Cutting-edge drone killer radio wave weapon developing at pace UK MOD 16 May 2024 -- A new game-changing weapon that uses radio waves to disable enemy electronics and take down multiple drones at once is under development for the UK's armed forces.
- Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen decided on Finland's participation in international training and exercises in 2025 Finnish MoD 16 May 2024 -- The plan for 2025 includes 115 events in Finland and abroad, with the cost of participation at about EUR 10.75 million.
- Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting with Italian Ambassador Zappia US Dept. of State 16 May 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Slovak Foreign Minister Blanár US Dept. of State 16 May 2024
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with President Santiago Peña of Paraguay The White House 16 May 2024
- Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin The White House 16 May 2024
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- 16 May 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 16 May 2024
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, May 16 Israel Defense Forces 16 May 2024
- Israeli tank fire mistakenly kills 5 troops in Gaza Strip Press TV 16 May 2024 -- Five Israeli soldiers have been killed and several others injured in northern parts of the besieged Gaza Strip when Israeli tanks mistakenly fired shells at a building occupied by Israeli forces.
- Israel says more troops to enter Rafah in southern Gaza VOA 16 May 2024 -- Israel's defense minister Yoav Gallant said additional Israeli troops would "enter Rafah" as military operations escalate in southern Gaza, in remarks issued by his office Thursday.
- Israel sends more troops to Rafah, expands military invasion Press TV 16 May 2024 -- The Israeli military says it is sending an additional brigade to Rafah, pledging to "intensify" its ground invasion in defiance of global warnings over the fate of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians sheltering in Gaza's far-southern city.
- Pressure grows for Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza VOA 16 May 2024 -- International and domestic pressure is mounting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to establish a strategic endgame for the Israel-Hamas war that would tie Israeli military gains to a political solution for the Palestinian enclave.
- May 15: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 16 May 2024
- Zionist settlers attack another Gaza aid convoy IRNA 16 May 2024 -- Israeli settlers have once again targeted a Jordanian humanitarian aid convoy heading to the Gaza Strip, Zionist media reported on Wednesday night.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Summit of the League of Arab States UN Secretary-General 16 May 2024
- Guterres repeats call to Israel to halt Rafah assault as aid stocks dwindle UN News 16 May 2024 -- UN chief António Guterres reiterated his warning on Thursday against a full-scale assault on Rafah, just as aid teams issued increasingly urgent appeals for safe passage throughout Gaza, to replenish dangerously low stocks of lifesaving supplies.
- Rights expert condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli custody, urges independent inquiry UN News 16 May 2024 -- A renowned Palestinian orthopaedic surgeon's death in Israeli detention has been labelled "horrifying' by a UN human rights expert, prompting calls for an independent international investigation.
- Gaza: World court opens hearings on request to halt Israel's Rafah incursion UN News 16 May 2024 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) began public hearings on Thursday stemming from South Africa's recent request for emergency provisional measures to immediately halt Israeli operations under way in Rafah, in southern Gaza, where more than one million Palestinians were sheltering during the seven-month-long war in the besieged enclave.
- At Arab League Summit, Guterres appeals for Gaza ceasefire and regional unity UN News 16 May 2024 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres repeated his longstanding call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held in the enclave, and unimpeded access for aid delivery, in remarks to the Summit of the League of Arab States in Bahrain on Thursday.
- UN chief: Launching attack on Rafah unacceptable IRNA 16 May 2024 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the Israeli army's attack on the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah is unacceptable.
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Representatives of Countries with Citizens Taken Hostage by Hamas The White House 16 May 2024
- Coordinator for Counterterrorism Richard Participates in Meeting on Countering Hamas US Dept. of State 16 May 2024 -- Coordinator for Counterterrorism Elizabeth Richard participated in a May 15 meeting in the Hague on countering Hamas.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 16 May 2024
- US House Passes Bill to Compel Delivery of Withheld Weapons to Israel Sputnik 16 May 2024 -- The US House of Representatives passed a bill to compel the provision of certain arms to Israel withheld by the Biden administration over a prospective large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip city of Rafah.
- Canada announces $65 million in international assistance funding to support needs of Palestinians Canada 16 May 2024 -- Canada is gravely concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and by reports of a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah will have disastrous consequences. About 1.5 million Palestinians are taking refuge in the area. There is nowhere for them to go and limited access to aid.
- Canada imposes sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank Canada 16 May 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act. These are the first sanctions measures listing extremist Israeli settlers. Canada remains concerned with extremist settler violence and will examine additional measures in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.
- Backgrounder: Canada imposes sanctions on perpetrators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank Canada 16 May 2024 -- Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against 4 extremist Israeli settlers in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.
- Canada Sanctions 4 Israelis Over Extremist Violence in West Bank - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 16 May 2024 -- The Canadian government imposed sanctions on four Israeli individuals over their involvement in "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said on Thursday.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock on the situation in Rafah Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 May 2024
- Spain turns away ship carrying arms to occupied territories Press TV 16 May 2024 -- Spain has turned away a ship carrying arms to the occupied territories amid the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
- South Africa tells top UN court Israeli genocide has hit 'new and horrific stage' Press TV 16 May 2024 -- South Africa has hit out at Israel at the top UN court for stepping up "genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza, urging the court to order a halt to the regime's invasion of the besieged strip's southern city of Rafah.
- Greetings to Arab League summit participants President of Russia 16 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants in the 33rd Arab League summit.
- A successful negotiation is the best route to get all hostages returned to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 16 May 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Arria Meeting on condemning hostage-taking in Israel.
- Hamas to Abbas: Israel never awaited excuses to tyrannize Palestinians Press TV 16 May 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has slammed Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas for his faulting the Gaza Strip-based resistance groups' retaliatory operation of the last year against the occupied territories.
- Destruction of occupying Zionist regime imminent: Hamas chief IRNA 16 May 2024 -- Political bureau chief of the Palestinian resistance movement, Ismail Haniyeh says the resistance has proved that the destruction of the occupying Israeli regime is certain.
- Hezbollah deploys S-5 missiles against Zionist regime for first time: Report IRNA 16 May 2024 -- The Hezbollah of Lebanon has used unmanned combat aerial vehicles to target the positions of the Zionist regime for the first time while it previously utilized loitering munitions, media outlets have reported.
- Hezbollah drone targets Israel's largest spy balloon: Reports IRNA 16 May 2024 -- Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah has targeted the Israeli regime's largest radar and espionage center near the Sea of Galilee using a suicide drone, Israeli media report.
- Israel confirms Hezbollah attacked sensitive military base housing giant spy blimp Press TV 16 May 2024 -- Israel confirms Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has attacked a sensitive military facility from which a giant spy balloon, known as Sky Dew, is operated.
- Iraq's resistance strikes Haifa oil refinery IRNA 16 May 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has launched a drone strike on the Haifa oil refinery in the Israeli occupied territories.
- China's plan to float nuclear reactors in South China Sea seen as risky VOA 16 May 2024 -- The U.S. military has warned that China is moving forward with development of floating nuclear reactors in the South China Sea to bolster its claim to disputed maritime territory. Analysts say the plan to build ships with mobile nuclear power sources would raise tensions with its neighbors and pose risks to the environment.
- Exclusive: Philippine convoy deterred by Chinese forces, stops 50nm away from Huangyan Dao: source Global Times 16 May 2024 -- A Philippine convoy organized by the Atin Ito Coalition has been deterred by Chinese forces, as it stopped 50 nautical miles away from China's Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) on Thursday, despite the organization's claim of successfully completing its mission, the Global Times learned from a source.
- Exclusive: Latest images show severe rust on Philippines' illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao; ship may 'cause irreversible damage to marine life' Global Times 16 May 2024 -- The hull and interior facilities of the illegally grounded Philippines' warship at Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) are severely corroded, showed a set of images exclusively obtained by the Global Times from the China Coast Guard (CCG) recently.
- Taiwan lawmakers to visit disputed South China Sea island Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- A group of 20 Taiwanese lawmakers is set to arrive at disputed Taiping island in the South China Sea on Saturday on a visit likely to provoke protests from some of Taiwan's neighbors.
- UN envoy outlines Iraq's growth and ongoing struggles UN News 16 May 2024 -- Iraq is a nation brimming with potential but still haunted by legacies of past turmoil, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for the country, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said in a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday.
- Time to Turn Pages on 'Darker Images of Iraq's Past', Special Representative Tells Security Council amid Calls to Draw Down UN Assistance Mission in Country UN Security Council 16 May 2024 -- Amid calls from Security Council members today to draw down the United Nations mission in Iraq, the senior United Nations official in that country briefed the 15-member organ on both progress and ongoing challenges at many State levels, while emphasizing it is time to "turn the page on the darker images of Iraq's past".
- WFP warns window is closing to prevent famine in war-torn Sudan VOA 16 May 2024 -- The World Food Program warned Wednesday that the threat of famine is growing for 5 million Sudanese in parts of the country affected by war.
- Myanmar rebel leaders meet senior Japanese official Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- A senior Japanese official met with the representatives from several of Myanmar's ethnic armed organizations in Tokyo on Tuesday in a rare high-level meeting between anti-junta forces and a foreign power.
- Myanmar's civil war has displaced 3 million people: UN Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- Intensifying conflict in Myanmar's civil war has displaced more than 3 million civilians, according to the United Nations resident coordinator in the Southeast Asian country.
- ASEAN special envoy meets with Myanmar junta leader Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- A Southeast Asian envoy has met Myanmar's junta leader to discuss a peaceful resolution to its problems, a junta controlled newspaper reported on Thursday, but a shadow government opposed to military rule said there could be no solution without its involvement.
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- Foreign National Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking US Dept. of Justice 16 May 2024 -- A national of the Dominican Republic was sentenced yesterday to 15 years and four months in prison for his role in an international conspiracy to distribute 385 kilograms of cocaine for unlawful importation into the United States.
- Seven Sinaloa Cartel Members and Associates Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine US Dept. of Justice 16 May 2024 -- Seven members and associates of the Sinaloa Cartel have been sentenced to prison for their role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The defendants previously pleaded guilty in this matter.
- Treasury Announces 2024 National Illicit Finance Strategy US Treasury 16 May 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the 2024 National Strategy for Combatting Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing (2024 Strategy), which provides a blueprint of the U.S. government's goals, objectives, and priorities to disrupt and prevent illicit financial activities. The 2024 Strategy addresses the key risks from the 2024 National Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing Risk Assessments (2024 National Risk Assessments) and details how the United States will build on recent historic efforts to modernize the U.S. anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime, enhance operational effectiveness in combating illicit actors, and embrace technological innovation to mitigate risks.
- Russian Gas Tycoon Hires Putin's Daughter's Beau For Murmansk LNG Project RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- The domestic partner of Russian President Vladimir Putin's elder daughter was named head of a pipeline company set to service a Kremlin-connected tycoon's ambitious liquefied natural gas (LNG) project just months after Putin himself publicly backed the initiative, RFE/RL's Russian investigative unit has found.
- Xi, Putin pledge to deepen strategic ties at Beijing talks VOA 16 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the relationship between China and Russia and pledged to deepen their partnership as he hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks in Beijing.
- Putin, Xi Talk War In Ukraine As They Boast Stronger China-Russia Ties RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his strengthening partnership with China during a state visit to Beijing where Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to play a constructive role in helping Europe return to "peace and stability."
- Russian-Chinese talks President of Russia 16 May 2024 -- At the invitation of President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a state two-day visit.
- Media statement following Russia-China talks President of Russia 16 May 2024
- Meeting with Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang President of Russia 16 May 2024 -- During his state visit to China, Vladimir Putin met with Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang.
- Russia and China open cross years of culture President of Russia 16 May 2024 -- Vladimir Putin and President of the PRC Xi Jinping made a speech at the gala concert devoted to the 75th anniversary of Russia-China diplomatic relations and the opening of Russia and China's years of culture.
- National currencies used in 90% of Russia-China transactions: Putin IRNA 16 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the vast majority of transactions between Russia and China are now being conducted in their national currencies, describing dedollarization as an "inevitable" process.
- Putin: 90% of Payments Between Russia and China Made in Rubles and Yuan as Trade Grows Sputnik 16 May 2024 -- As part of the highly anticipated state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to China, the leaders of the two countries discussed an array of pressing bilateral and global issues, including the unprecedented high level of trade between the nations.
- Putin in Beijing: Russia, China agree to deepen 'strategic partnership' Press TV 16 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to further deepen the "strategic partnership", scolding the United States for posing threats against their countries.
- Putin arrives in China on 1st state visit after re-elected as Russia's president Press TV 16 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China on his first state visit and met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping after he was sworn in for a record-breaking fifth term as Russia's president earlier this month.
- Russian-Chinese Partnership Constantly Improving, Diversifying Due to New Areas - Putin Sputnik 16 May 2024 -- The Russian-Chinese partnership is constantly improving and diversifying due to the new areas of cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
- Russian-Chinese Cooperation is One of Main Stabilizing Factors in International Arena - Putin Sputnik 16 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his first state visit to China since his inauguration. The Russian leader was invited by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during Putin's previous visit to Beijing in October 2023.
- Why Putin Is Visiting Harbin, China's Former 'Little Moscow' RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- In a state visit rich in symbolism, Russian President Vladimir Putin will go to Harbin, a northeastern Chinese city with deep cultural and historic links to Russia, as part of a bid to trumpet burgeoning economic and political ties between the two countries.
- Sino-Russian alliance has 'concrete, tangible' goals, analysts say Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- As Russian President Vladimir Putin visits China for the first time since beginning a new term, he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have been at pains to underline their "long and strong" friendship, and a strategic partnership that has been described as having "no upper limits."
- Xi, Putin discuss 'sovereignty' ahead of US officials' Taipei visit Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of "respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries" in talks on Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Vladmir Putin, while highlighting the importance of the political settlement of disputes.
- Xi, Putin hold talks, sign joint statement on deepening ties Global Times 16 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held large-group talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in China on a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Analysts from both countries said the visit will reinforce and further promote the bilateral strategic ties with high level mutual-trust and broad common interests.
- Xi hosts Putin for Beijing talks VOA 16 May 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks Thursday in Beijing, the start of a two-day visit by the Russian leader.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on May 16, 2024 PRC MofA 16 May 2024
- Readout of Assistant Secretary Ratner's Call With PRC Office of International Military Cooperation Director DoD 16 May 2024
- China rebuffs US accusations on supplying Russia with weapon components: Chinese FM Global Times 16 May 2024 -- China has rebuffed US claims accusing the Chinese side of supplying Russia with materials for weapons manufacturing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday, noting that China has always taken a prudent and responsible attitude in the export of military products, strict control of dual-use items, including commercial drone exports.
- China, Pakistan reiterate ironclad friendship, agree to update building of economic corridor Global Times 16 May 2024 -- Pakistan's newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar wrapped up his visit to China on Thursday.
- US' trade bullying exposes lack of confidence: Chinese FM Global Times 16 May 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday sharply criticized the US' latest move to significantly hike tariffs on an array of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles (EVs). He said that the US' relentless crackdown measures amounted to typical bullying, exposed Washington's lack of confidence rather than strength, and will not stop China's development.
- Wang Yi: Unilateralism and protectionism are bound to be crushed by the wheels of history Global Times 16 May 2024 -- On May 15, 2024, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi was asked for comment on the recent unilateral sanctions and tariff hikes imposed by the United States on Chinese products when he met the press together with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar after the fifth round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue in Beijing.
- Increased tariffs on Chinese products to inflict greater losses on U.S. companies, consumers People's Daily 16 May 2024 -- The United States has made further mistakes in continuing to politicize trade issues and increasing tariffs on Chinese products, which will only inflict greater losses on U.S. companies and consumers, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday.
- Chinese premier meets delegation from UK People's Daily 16 May 2024 -- China will further expand market access and strengthen service guarantees for foreign investment, Premier Li Qiang said here Wednesday when meeting with a delegation of the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) led by CBBC Chair Sherard Cowper-Coles.
- On the Case of Zhang Zhan US Dept. of State 16 May 2024 -- The United States is deeply concerned over reports that PRC citizen journalist Ms. Zhang Zhan has disappeared following her expected release from Shanghai Women's Prison on May 13 after four years in prison on charges associated with her reporting on the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan.
- China, Pakistan set to deepen counter-terrorism security cooperation: Wang Yi Global Times 16 May 2024 -- China and Pakistan will further deepen security cooperation on counter-terrorism, and call on the international community to build a united front against terrorism, combat all forms of terrorism with a "zero tolerance" attitude, and eradicate the breeding ground for terrorism by addressing both the symptoms and the root causes, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
- Outgoing government achievements touted at final Cabinet meeting CNA 16 May 2024 -- The Cabinet touted the achievements of the administration of outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) over the past eight years in a report presented during a weekly meeting on Thursday, highlighting Taiwan's high annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
- Cabinet resigns en masse ahead of reshuffle CNA 16 May 2024 -- Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) and his Cabinet resigned Thursday, when he chaired the final Executive Yuan meeting ahead of a government reshuffle, in preparation for a new term and the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on May 20.
- U.S. to send former officials to Lai's inauguration CNA 16 May 2024 -- The United States government is sending an unofficial delegation, including two former government officials, to attend the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on May 20, according to the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
- China cyberattacks targeting Taiwan on the rise ahead of Lai inauguration CNA 16 May 2024 -- Cyberattacks targeting Taiwan's government websites have significantly risen in the months leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on May 20, the country's top intelligence agency revealed Thursday.
- Government agencies back 5 Taiwanese threatened by China CNA 16 May 2024 -- Taiwan government agencies on Wednesday pledged to support and protect five Taiwanese political commentators who have been accused by China of spreading false information.
- Taiwan steps up police protection for pundits denounced by China Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- Democratic Taiwan has stepped up security protections for five prominent political pundits sanctioned by China for spreading "false information," criticizing the move as a violation of the island's democracy ahead of the inauguration of President-Elect Lai Ching-te, Beijing's least-favored candidate in January's elections.
- Mainland law-enforcement patrols near Kinmen legitimate: spokesperson People's Daily 16 May 2024 -- Law-enforcement patrols conducted by the Chinese mainland coast guard authority in the waters around Kinmen are legitimate actions designed to protect the order of operations in the area, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said at a press conference on Wednesday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan May 16, 2024 ROC MND 16 May 2024
- North Koreans worked remotely for American companies, US says Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- The United States on Thursday charged an American citizen, a Ukrainian citizen and three North Koreans with fraud over an elaborate scam that used identity theft to trick businesses into remotely hiring North Korean IT workers.
- Charges and Seizures Brought in Fraud Scheme, Aimed at Denying Revenue for Workers Associated with North Korea US Dept. of Justice 16 May 2024 -- The Justice Department unsealed charges, seizures, and other court-authorized actions to disrupt the illicit revenue generation efforts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea).
- Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information on North Korean IT Workers US Dept. of State 16 May 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that leads to the disruption of financial mechanisms of persons engaged in certain activities that support the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Such activities include money laundering that supports the Government of North Korea or any senior official or person acting for or on behalf of that government.
- Imposing Sanctions in Response to DPRK-Russia Weapon Deals US Dept. of State 16 May 2024 -- The United States is today imposing sanctions on five Russia-based individuals and entities connected to the transfer of military equipment and components between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation in violation of the UN arms embargo on the DPRK. Russia has increasingly relied upon the DPRK for munitions to wage its war on Ukraine and has fired dozens of DPRK-supplied ballistic missiles against targets in Ukraine.
- Treasury Designates Sanctions Evaders Facilitating Illicit Arms Transfers between the DPRK and Russia US Treasury 16 May 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing sanctions on two Russian individuals and three Russia-based entities for facilitating weapons transfers between Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
- Press Statement of Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of DPRK KCNA 16 May 2024 -- Pak Myong Ho, vice-minister for Chinese Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK, released the following press statement titled "ROK is bound to meet disgrace and ruin for its 'soliciting' and 'begging' diplomacy" on May 16:
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Completed Central Cadres Training School of WPK KCNA 16 May 2024 -- The Central Cadres Training School of the Workers' Party of Korea, the highest seat of training Party cadres, has been successfully built as a model of Juche-oriented architecture and education sector in the historic period when a new heyday of strengthening the whole Party is being ushered in under the five-point Party building line in the new era clarified by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un .
- Thailand denies restricting student visas for Myanmar nationals Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- Thailand has placed no restrictions on educational visas for Myanmar nationals, its foreign ministry said Wednesday, despite reports of students being rejected on the grounds that they must apply from outside the country.
- Iran's Five-Day Workweek Campaign Pits Religious Identity Against Global Business RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Iran has taken a big step toward reducing its number of working days and hours for government employees, a move that has long been sought as a way to improve labor production and economic efficiency.
- Going Nuclear: Iran's New Rhetorical Deterrence RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Acquiring nuclear weapons has long been a taboo topic in Iran, where the country's supreme leader has declared them un-Islamic.
- France to send 1,000 more forces to New Caledonia to suppress protests Press TV 16 May 2024 -- France plans to send "around 1,000 additional security personnel" to its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, the French PM says, amid a state of emergency declared in the protest-hit group of islands.
- France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia IRNA 16 May 2024 -- France has declared a state of emergency in its Pacific overseas territory of New Caledonia and dispatched troops there after several nights of deadly unrest over a controversial electoral reform.
- Speech of Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Council of Europe's 75th anniversary Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 May 2024
- Speech by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in the German Bundestag to mark 75 years of the Council of Europe Germany Federal Foreign Office 16 May 2024
- Religious polarization, jobs trouble India's young voters, but Modi has support VOA 16 May 2024 -- As India holds a phased election, Pavni Mishra, an undergraduate student at Delhi University, would prefer to watch the country's leaders focus on issues relevant to young voters like her, but she fears those issues are getting lost in the din of a polarized campaign.
- Rights group sees surge in cross-border repression of dissidents in Thailand and its neighbors VOA 16 May 2024 -- Thailand has grown increasingly dangerous for foreign dissidents seeking shelter in the country over the past decade, and more repressive of its own dissidents abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.
- Joint Press Release of the Fifth Round of Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 May 2024 -- At the invitation of member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar visited China from May 13 to May 16, 2024. On May 15, 2024, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi co-chaired the Fifth Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue in Beijing.
- Jailed former Pakistani PM Khan appears before top court via video VOA 16 May 2024 -- Pakistan's popular former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared before the Supreme Court via video link from prison Thursday in connection with a lawsuit he has filed against disputed amendments to the country's anti-corruption laws.
- Security Council Adopts 2023 Annual Report to General Assembly UN Security Council 16 May 2024 -- The Security Council today adopted its annual report to the General Assembly, featuring — for the first time — a dedicated chapter on the special reports on the use of the veto.
- Georgian President Calls 'Foreign Agent' Law 'Unacceptable' RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Georgia's president has called a contentious "foreign agent" law approved by parliament earlier this week "unacceptable" and "not consistent" with the country's path toward Euro-Atlantic institutions.
- OSCE Chair-in-Office Borg affirms continued support for ongoing conflict resolution efforts and emphasises crucial role of civil society in Georgia OSCE 16 May 2024 -- During his visit to Georgia, OSCE Chair-in-Office, Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade, Ian Borg, reaffirmed the OSCE's support for ongoing conflict resolution efforts and underlined the OSCE's strong history of engagement in Georgia.
- Lithuanian Foreign Minister Warns Georgia's Approval Of 'Foreign Agent' Law Endangers Its EU Bid RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said his visit to Tbilisi this week was meant to show support for demonstrators opposed to Georgia's "foreign agent" bill and to warn against a "fateful decision" that could derail all the work the country has done toward becoming an EU member.
- "We will continue to support Georgia's efforts for integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 16 May 2024 -- Holding a joint press conference with Prime Minister Kobakhidze of Georgia, President Erdoğan noted that they had fruitful talks, and said: "I reaffirmed Türkiye's strong support for Georgia's territorial integrity, sovereignty, stability and welfare. I also highlighted that we will continue to support Georgia's efforts for integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions."
- 'Lone wolf' charged in shooting of Slovak prime minister VOA 16 May 2024 -- A "lone wolf" unaffiliated with political groups was charged in the shooting of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, said Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok on Thursday.
- Fico In Serious But Stable Condition After 'Lone Wolf' Assassination Attempt RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in an assassination attempt, has regained consciousness and is in "serious but stable condition" a day after being shot several times by a "lone
- Slovakia PM in 'very serious' condition after assasination attempt Press TV 16 May 2024 -- Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition is "very serious" following an assassination attempt that has garnered international condemnation and shocked the nation, a government official has said.
- Vietnam's only female Politburo member steps down Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- The only female member of Vietnam's Politburo has stepped down, state media reported Thursday.
- Western Balkan Leaders See EU Development Plan For Region As Sign Of Bloc's Commitment RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- A 6 billion euro ($6.5 billion) development plan for the Western Balkans is a clear signal of the European Union's commitment to the economic and democratic transformation of the Western Balkans, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic said on May 16 at a summit of the region's six leaders.
- Fugitive Moldovan Oligarch Gets Russian Citizenship RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor has obtained Russian citizenship and identity documents, Moldovan authorities confirmed on May 16, a move that runs counter to current legislation in the tiny country wedged between Ukraine and Romania. wolf" gunman in an attack that has sent shock waves across the country and Europe as a whole.
- Chad's constitutional council to finalize election results despite petitions for annulment VOA 16 May 2024 -- Chad's constitutional council was expected on Thursday to declare final results of the May 6 presidential election and name transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby as the winner. This despite calls for annulment of the polls due to what the opposition says was massive fraud. Analysts say uncertainty lies ahead as tensions remain high.
- On the Election in Chad US Dept. of State 16 May 2024 -- Following the certification of final presidential election results by Chad's Constitutional Council on May 16, the United States commends those who exercised their right to vote on May 5-6.
- World News in Brief: More Ukraine attacks, rights appeal for jailed Nigerian singer, International Day against Homophobia UN News 16 May 2024 -- The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine condemned air strikes in Kherson city on Thursday, which injured dozens of civilians, including two children, and damaged homes and an education facility.
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