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• 600 US troops remain in Niger as withdrawal continues VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- About 600 U.S. military personnel remain in Niger, as American troops continue to withdraw from the country before a mid-September deadline, according to a senior U.S. defense official.
• U.S. Central Command moves pier ahead of high seas CENTCOM 14 Jun 2024 -- Today, due to expected high seas, the temporary pier will be removed from its anchored position in Gaza and towed back to Ashdod, Israel. The safety of our service members is a top priority and temporarily relocating the pier will prevent structural damage caused by the heightened sea state.
• U.S. Central Command Weekly Humanitarian Aid Update CENTCOM 14 Jun 2024 -- Approximately 2,500 metric tons (5.5 million pounds) have been delivered through the maritime corridor since the temporary pier was re-anchored to the beach in Gaza, June 7.
• June 14 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 14 Jun 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea.
• Update on M/V Tutor and M/V Verbena CENTCOM 14 Jun 2024 -- On June 12, Iranian-backed Houthis struck M/V Tutor, a Liberian flagged, Greek owned and operated bulk cargo carrier, with an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) resulting in severe flooding and damage to the engine room. One civilian mariner remains missing following the attack. The crew abandoned ship and were rescued by USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and partner forces. M/V Tutor remains in the Red Sea and is slowly taking on water.
• US Navy says faces 'most intense' combat since World War II against Yemenis Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- The US-led campaign to protect Israeli interests in the Red Sea has escalated into the "most intense" running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II, according to an AP report quoting American military commanders and experts.
• DFA Statement on the Attack on MV Tutor in the Red Sea Philippines DFA 14 Jun 2024 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs condemns the attack on MV Tutor in the Red Sea on 12 June 2024.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Press Conference Following NATO Ministers of Defense Meeting in Brussels, Belgium DoD 14 Jun 2024
• Austin Meets With NATO Counterparts Ahead of Washington Summit DoD News 14 Jun 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored NATO's enduring commitment to Ukraine after meeting with his alliance counterparts in Brussels today.
• US House Passes $895.2Bln Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2025 Sputnik 14 Jun 2024 -- The US House of Representatives on Friday passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes $895.2 billion for national defense discretionary programs.
• Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's counterpart visit with Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth US Air Force 14 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin hosted Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth for an official counterpart visit June 11 to reaffirm the close U.S.-Slovakia bilateral defense relationship and explore new opportunities to advance mutual security interests.
• Navy EOD flexes expeditionary capabilities alongside NATO Allies at BALTOPS 2024 US Navy 14 Jun 2024 -- Elements of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Units (EODMU) 2, 8, and 12 are operating with NATO allies and partners in one of the largest Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercises to date, June 7-20, 2024. This collaborative exercise aims to hone the skills necessary to operate seamlessly in a joint maritime environment and provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.
• Washington Guard, Royal Thai Army Conduct Expert Exchange Army News 14 Jun 2024 -- The Washington Army National Guard, 1st Battalion, 205th Regimental Training Institute, sent Stryker subject matter instructors to Chon Buri, Thailand, to enhance its partnership with the Royal Thai Army.
• First meeting of NATO climate change envoys to address impacts on security NATO 14 Jun 2024 -- On Tuesday (11 June 2024), climate change envoys and representatives of 23 Allied countries met for the first time in Reykjavik, Iceland, to discuss how to further enhance cooperation in understanding and adapting to the impact of climate change on security.
• NATO Expansion Not Expected in Near Future, Pentagon Chief Claims Sputnik 14 Jun 2024 -- US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday that he does not foresee an expansion of the NATO alliance in the near future, despite the wishes of some countries such as Ukraine to join the alliance.
• West's arrogance pushing world to 'point of no return': Russian president Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the West's "selfishness and arrogance" are pushing the world closer to a dangerous "point of no return."
• No Country Immune From NATO Attack, Putin Warns Sputnik 14 Jun 2024 -- With the world rapidly changing, things will no longer be as they were before. Today, the global political landscape, the economy, and technological competition are all evolving at breakneck speed. President Vladimir Putin stated at a meeting with top officials of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
• Putin Proposes Creation of New Security System in Eurasia Sputnik 14 Jun 2024 -- The Russian president emphasized the need to start a broad discussion on a new system of bilateral and multilateral collective security guarantees.
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov inspects command post of Aerospace Forces Russia MoD 14 Jun 2024 -- Russian Minister of Defence Andrei Belousov inspected the command post of the Russian Aerospace Forces, where he received reports from the leadership of the Russian Aerospace Forces on the tasks of military branches of the Russian Aerospace Forces.
• Counter-terrorist drills take place in Central MD's motorised rifle formation Russia MoD 14 Jun 2024 -- Complex counter-terrorist drills took place in the Central MD's motorised rifle formation in Orenburg region.
• Andrei Belousov and Aleksei Dyumin hold joint meeting on supplying drones to military units of Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 14 Jun 2024 -- The National Centre for State Defence Control of the Russian Federation hosted a joint teleconference between adviser to the President of the Russian Federation Alexei Dyumin and Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov on the issues of cooperation with the country's constituent entities with regard to the supply of unmanned aerial vehicles and training in their use.
• NATO Defence Ministers agree plan to lead coordination of security assistance and training for Ukraine, address deterrence and defence NATO 14 Jun 2024 -- NATO Defence Ministers concluded a two-day meeting on Friday (14 June 2024) to prepare the Washington Summit in July. They discussed strengthening NATO's deterrence and defence and support for Ukraine.
• Ammunition Flowing To Ukraine Through Czech Initiative, Foreign Minister Says RFE/RL 14 Jun 2024 -- Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said the first shipments procured under a Czech initiative to increase supplies of badly needed ammunition in Ukraine are now arriving and will continue to flow.
• War in Ukraine - The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 14 Jun 2024 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
• Spain Not Planning to Donate Patriot System Deployed in Turkiye to Ukraine Sputnik 14 Jun 2024 -- Spain will not supply Ukraine with its Patriot air defense system deployed in Turkiye, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday.
• Australia and the United States team-up on AI Australia DOD 14 Jun 2024
• Minister Blair concludes productive visit to Brussels for Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting and NATO Defence Ministers' meeting Canada 14 Jun 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, concluded a productive visit to Brussels, Belgium, where he participated in the 23rd Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting and a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers, including a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in Defence Ministers format.
• Ministry of Defence hosts a meeting of the Slovak-Hungarian Joint Commission on Military, Security and Political Issues Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 13 Jun 2024 -- Deputy Defence Minister Igor Melicher hosted Deputy Defence Minister of Hungary Zsolt Kutnyánszky for a meeting of the Slovak-Hungarian Joint Commission on Military, Security and Political Issues at the Ministry of Defence in Bratislava today (13 June 2024).
• G7 Apulia Leaders' Communiqué The White House 14 Jun 2024
• G7 leaders end summit with warning to China, commitment to manage AI VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- The G7 leaders ended their summit with their starkest warning yet to China, declaring that Beijing's support of Moscow's military industrial base is "enabling Russia to maintain its illegal war in Ukraine."
• Background Press Call Previewing the President's Second Day at the G7 The White House 14 Jun 2024
• Readout of President Biden's Meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis The White House 14 Jun 2024
• Readout of President Biden's Pull Aside with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates The White House 14 Jun 2024
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy The White House 14 Jun 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Omani Foreign Minister Albusaidi US Dept. of State 14 Jun 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Malawi President Chakwera US Dept. of State 14 Jun 2024

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 14 June 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 14 Jun 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• June 13: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 14 Jun 2024
• Israel committed 3,300 massacres in Gaza since Oct.: Media Office Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- The Government Media Office (GMO) in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war, has said the Tel Aviv regime has committed over 3,300 massacres in the coastal sliver since the onset of the military onslaught in October last year.
• Conflict and lawlessness hamper food aid delivery in Gaza: WFP UN News 14 Jun 2024 -- Escalating fighting in the south and centre of Gaza makes it near-impossible for humanitarians to deliver desperately needed food aid, the Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Carl Skau, said on Friday at the end of a two-day mission to the enclave.
• "The people want this war to end and so do we" says WFP Deputy Executive Director from northern Gaza WFP 14 Jun 2024 -- As fighting escalates in the south and centre of Gaza, the toll on civilians is devastating, and the continued hostile operating environment make it near-impossible for humanitarian operations to deliver desperately needed food aid, warned WFP's Deputy Executive Director, Carl Skau as he today concluded a two day- mission to Gaza.
• WHO concerned about escalating health crisis in West Bank WHO 14 Jun 2024
• US sanctions Israeli group responsible for blocking aid to Gaza VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- The U.S. State Department imposed sanctions Friday against an Israeli group that has repeatedly blocked lifesaving humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza.
• Sanctioning Israeli Group for Disrupting and Destroying Humanitarian Aid to Civilians US Dept. of State 14 Jun 2024 -- The Department of State is today designating Tzav 9, a violent extremist Israeli group that has been blocking, harassing, and damaging convoys carrying lifesaving humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
• Iran warns Israel of 'hell with no return' if Lebanon invaded Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has cautioned Israel against waging a war on Lebanon, saying any such aggression is like going to "hell with no return".
• Hamas: Two more Israeli captives killed by regime bombing Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas resistance movement, says two Israeli captives held in Gaza have lost their lives to non-stop bombardment of the narrow territory, adding to scores of detainees who had earlier been killed at the hands of the regime.
• Report: Hamas demands end to Gaza siege in amendment to peace deal Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- Hamas has demanded the lifting of Israeli siege of Gaza and a full withdrawal of its troops from the territory as apart of the initial stage of a ceasefire proposal, a report says.
• US must convince Israel to accept permanent ceasefire: Hamas official IRNA 14 Jun 2024 -- A senior member of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the US needs to convince the Israeli regime to accept a permanent ceasefire as part of a deal to end the regime's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
• Hezbollah attacks disabled Israeli radar, spying systems: Report IRNA 14 Jun 2024 -- The Zionist regime's media outlets have once again admitted to the regime's defeat against the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in the northern areas of the occupied territories.
• Israeli airbase comes under drone attack by Iraq's Islamic Resistance forces Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- An airbase in the northern part of the Israeli-occupied territories has come under a drone strike by Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups.

Other Conflicts

• Genocide prevention adviser warns of global threat posed by hate speech UN News 14 Jun 2024 -- The UN's top genocide prevention official warned on Friday that hate speech remains a significant threat to global peace and security, often targeting society's most vulnerable.
• Intolerance, Hate Speech Often Very Cause of Wars, Conflicts, Speaker Tells Security Council UN Security Council 14 Jun 2024 -- Violence often starts with words — words of hatred that spread intolerance, divide societies, and promote and endorse discrimination, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today, as members examined the international community's response to such harmful attitude and rhetoric.
• Philippines promises to protect fishermen as China's trespass rule takes hold Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2024 -- The Philippines reassured Filipino fishermen on Friday that it would keep them safe as China prepared to enforce a new trespassing regulation, starting this weekend, in Beijing-claimed waters in the South China Sea.
• Exclusive: China Coast Guard repels Philippine vessels attempting to land on Xianbin Jiao in SCS Global Times 14 Jun 2024 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) has taken restrictive measures against Philippine vessels after the Philippine coast guard dispatched boats to illegally land on islets of Xianbin Jiao, or Xianbin Reef, in South China Sea, the Global Times learned from the CCG.
• The Azadi Briefing: Thousands Of Afghans Deported From Pakistan And Iran Each Week RFE/RL 14 Jun 2024
• UN leaders, agencies demand release of aid workers in Yemen VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- U.N. leaders, ambassadors and agencies are demanding the release of at least 13 U.N. personnel and other aid workers who were detained more than a week ago by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
• Yemen: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the detention by the Houthis of UN and personnel of international NGOs European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Jun 2024 -- The European Union strongly condemns the latest detentions by Houthis of United Nations' personnel and staff working for international and national non-governmental organisations (INGOs), and diplomatic missions in Yemen. The European Union fully supports the UN Secretary General's message of 11 June and echoes the call for immediate and unconditional release of all those detained.
• Joint Statement on the Recent Detentions by the Houthis US Dept. of State 14 Jun 2024 -- The text of the following is a joint statement by the Governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
• Pakistanis along Afghan border stuck between militants, military VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- "We don't need development. ... We want to live in peace," a frustrated Abdul Khaliq told VOA over the phone.
• Junta troops destroy roads in northern Myanmar as renewed fighting looms Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2024 -- Military junta troops have destroyed major roads that connect several towns and cities controlled by rebel forces in northern Myanmar's Shan State in what could be preparation for renewed fighting in the area, residents told Radio Free Asia.
• Allied ethnic forces capture junta-occupied buildings in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2024 -- Five ethnic armed groups have joined forces to fight the junta for a township in Myanmar's west, a group member told Radio Free Asia on Friday.
• Death toll from fighting in Sudan's El-Fasher exceeds 220 Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- The medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders, also known as MSF, says more than 220 people have so far been killed in fighting in the city of El-Fasher in Sudan's Western region of Darfur.
• US announces $315 million in new aid for Sudan VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- The United States announced Friday more than $315 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Sudan, where 14 months of war between rival generals has left nearly 25 million people in need of aid.
• Climate change fuels tensions in Nigeria UN News 14 Jun 2024 -- Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, continues to grapple with a host of challenges which are impacting people's lives and triggering conflict over key resources, a senior UN official in the country said on Friday.
• EU officials to make rare Tibet visit to examine human rights Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2024 -- European Union officials are scheduled to make a rare visit starting this weekend to the Tibet Autonomous Region during their annual human rights talks with China, an EU spokesperson told Radio Free Asia.

News Reports

• CISA, JCDC, Government and Industry Partners Conduct AI Tabletop Exercise CISA 14 Jun 2024 -- Yesterday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted the federal government's inaugural tabletop exercise with the private sector focused on effective and coordinated responses to artificial intelligence (AI) security incidents.
• Justice Department Announces Anticipated Distribution of at Least $940M to Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism in 2025 US Dept. of Justice 14 Jun 2024 -- Today, Special Master Mary Patrice Brown announced that she will authorize fifth-round payments for all eligible claims in the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (the Fund) by Jan. 1, 2025.
• Terrorist Designations of Nordic Resistance Movement and Three Leaders US Dept. of State 14 Jun 2024 -- The Department of State is today designating Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
• Terrorist Designations of Nordic Resistance Movement and Three Leaders US Dept. of State 14 Jun 2024 -- The United States remains deeply concerned about the racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist (REMVE) threat worldwide and is committed to countering the transnational components of violent white supremacy.
• Joint U.S.-Türkiye Designations of an ISIS Smuggling Network US Dept. of State 14 Jun 2024 -- The United States and the Republic of Türkiye today imposed terrorist designations on three individuals with links to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
• Terrorist Designations of ISIS Members US Dept. of State 14 Jun 2024 -- The United States continues to cooperate with the Republic of Türkiye to counter ISIS and disrupt ISIS facilitation networks, along with a broad variety of terrorist threats.
• Treasury Targets ISIS-linked Human Smuggling Network in Coordinated Action with Türkiye US Treasury 14 Jun 2024 -- Today, the United States imposed sanctions on four individuals with links to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), including members of an ISIS-linked human smuggling network. The investigations into these targets, as well as their subsequent designations, were taken in close coordination with the Government of Türkiye. As a result of this close cooperation, the Government of Türkiye is concurrently taking its own domestic action against this network.
• Meeting with Foreign Ministry senior officials President of Russia 14 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the senior officials of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov answers a question by the Moscow. Putin.Kremlin televised programme, Moscow, June 14, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Jun 2024
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions following President Vladimir Putin's meeting with senior Foreign Ministry officials, Moscow, June 14, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Jun 2024
• Putin's North Korea visit about 'more than pleasantries' VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited eastern Russia in September, a big part of his mission seemed clear: look at as many Russian weapons as possible.
• The Week In Russia: Summits, Sanctions, And Double-Talk About Talks RFE/RL 14 Jun 2024 -- Washington and the West took a series of steps to shore up Ukraine's defenses and weaken Russia's war effort. Meanwhile, a confident-sounding Putin spoke about peace talks -- but signaled a strong appetite for more war.
  
  Here are some of the key developments in Russia over the past week and some of the takeaways going forward.
• Italian Police Reportedly Arrest Russian In Connection With 2023 Artyom Uss Escape RFE/RL 14 Jun 2024 -- Italian authorities say they have arrested a Russian businessman living in Switzerland in connection with the March 2023 escape of Artyom Uss, a Russian man who fled Italian house arrest just prior to extradition to the United States.
• MSS unveils case of suspect recruited by foreign spies after 'showing off' sensitive job Global Times 14 Jun 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Friday unveiled details of a case in which a suspect was recruited by foreign intelligence after the suspect leaked information related to his sensitive job on social media platforms. The ministry warned the public to be vigilant when socializing online, to enhance the awareness to protect personal information.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on June 14, 2024 PRC MofA 14 Jun 2024
• Chinese premier to visit Australia as tensions ease, trade ties resume VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang will touch down in Australia Saturday, becoming the most senior Chinese visitor in over seven years.
• Central, HK and Macao SAR authorities slam EU's reports, urging it to stop interfering in China's internal affairs Global Times 14 Jun 2024 -- The Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) and the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the Macao SAR all expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition toward the EU's annual reports on the two SARs, urging the EU to discern facts from fallacies, respect the international law and basic norms governing international relations, and immediately stop interfering in China's internal affairs.
• China's moon landing rocket successfully tests sub-level propulsion system Global Times 14 Jun 2024 -- China's new moon rocket Long March 10 on Friday made a successful test on its sub-level propulsion system, marking the first large-scale ground test at a system wide level.
• China issues 50-year ultra-long special treasury bonds in major boost for economy Global Times 14 Jun 2024 -- China on Friday issued 50-year ultra-long special treasury bonds, the first batch this year, at the Beijing Stock Exchange worth a total sum of 35 billion yuan ($4.82 billion) with an interest rate of 2.53 percent, with oversubscription for the bonds pointing to strong enthusiasm from institutions.
• Communication, exchanges help ease cross-strait tensions: KMT official CNA 14 Jun 2024 -- More communication and exchanges should help ease ongoing cross-Taiwan Strait tensions, an official with the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) said Friday prior to embarking on a flight to China for the 16th Straits Forum.
• Lai accused of misrepresenting ex-President Ma's China stance CNA 14 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has come under fire after asserting that predecessor Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) once said the Republic of China (ROC) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) are not subordinate to each other.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Jun 2024
• Espionage case appeals rejected by Supreme Court CNA 14 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld most of the sentences in an espionage case centered around a retired Air Force colonel, rejecting appeals from both the defendants and the prosecutors.
• Press Statement by Vice-Minister for Int'l Organizations of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 14 Jun 2024 -- Kim Son Gyong, vice-minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, released the following press statement on Friday:
• Plenary Meeting of DPRK SPA Standing Committee Held KCNA 14 Jun 2024 -- The 31st Plenary Meeting of the 14th Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on June 13.
• Satellite pictures reveal North Korea is preparing for Putin visit Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2024 -- Satellite imagery of Kim Il Sung Square in the North Korean capital Pyongyang appears to show that preparations for a ceremony to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway, a U.S. satellite expert told Radio Free Asia.
• Japan tight-lipped on report of meeting with North Korea in Mongolia Radio Free Asia 13 Jun 2024 -- The Japanese government declined to comment on a South Korean media report that officials from Japan and North Korea had a secret meeting in Mongolia last month, saying it was aware of the report but would refrain from commenting due to the nature of the matter.
• Petroleum Min: Russia to invest in Iran's new oil fields IRNA 14 Jun 2024 -- Iranian Petroleum Minister Javad Owji has said that the Russian Federation will invest in Iran's oil fields.
• Iran, Russia 'resolute' on deepening all-out ties, implementing all deals Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- Top Iranian and Russian officials have reiterated their firm determination to strengthen bilateral relations and implement the agreements previously reached between the two countries in various fields.
• Iran: Russia ties strategic, founded on unchanging principles Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- Interim Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber has described the country's relations with Russia as strategic and founded upon unchanging principles.
• Agent linked to Israeli Mossad spy agency, anti-Iran media captured in central Iran Press TV 14 Jun 2024 -- Iranian intelligence forces have captured an individual in the country's central province of Qom on charges of affiliation to the Israeli Mossad spy agency and collaboration with foreign-based media outlets involved in a propaganda campaign against the Islamic Republic.
• PM meeting with President Biden of the United States: 14 June 2024 Gov.UK 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister's remarks at the G7 press conference Gov.UK 14 Jun 2024
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan: 14 June 2024 Gov.UK 14 Jun 2024
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Modi of India: 14 June 2024 Gov.UK 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio Prime Minister of Canada 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister advances shared progress and prosperity at the G7 Summit Prime Minister of Canada 14 Jun 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his second day at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Apulia, Italy. The challenges the world is facing are interconnected, from climate change to food insecurity to gender inequality. No single country can address them alone - but Canada is not alone. Together with G7 partners, we will continue our work to make the world fairer and more prosperous, now and into the future.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Prime Minister of Canada 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of Japan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit India MEA 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of Italy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit India MEA 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister's meeting with the President of Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 Summit India MEA 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister's meeting with Prime Minister of UK on the sidelines of the G7 Summit India MEA 14 Jun 2024
• Prime Minister's meeting with President of France on the sidelines of the G7 Summit India MEA 14 Jun 2024
• South Africa's ANC forms unity government with white-led DA VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- South Africa's African National Congress party struck a deal Friday with the nation's largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), to form the nation's first coalition government since the end of apartheid 30 years ago.
• World News in Brief: Rights abuses in Ethiopia must end, El Fasher crisis update, UN stands with Niger UN News 14 Jun 2024 -- The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing reconciliation and peace efforts in Ethiopia.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Finland: Estonia takes over the presidency of the CBSS at a decisive time Estonia MFA 14 Jun 2024 -- Today 14 June, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna was in Finland for a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), with the agenda focusing on regional security, the state of the shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea and Russia's hybrid actions in the region.
• Baiba Braže in Finland: Russia's "shadow fleet" and other threats to the Baltic Sea states will be limited Latvia MFA 14 Jun 2024 -- On 13 and 14 June 2024, at the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Meeting in Porvoo, Finland, the Foreign Ministers of the Baltic and Nordic countries, Germany and Poland discussed current national and regional challenges and ways to address them effectively, including within the CBSS framework.
• US warns of 'pernicious' Russian efforts ahead of Moldovan elections VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- Russia's efforts to subvert the coming presidential elections in Moldova go beyond sowing disinformation, according to U.S. officials, who charge that the Kremlin is actively supporting political candidates and political parties willing to espouse pro-Russia policies.
• Cambodia's Hun Sen holds rare meeting with CIA chief Radio Free Asia 14 Jun 2024 -- Veteran Cambodian leader Hun Sen has disclosed that he recently had a meeting with William Burns, director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), who was in Cambodia on an unannounced visit.
• Pedal Power: Armenia's Pashinian Escapes Political Turmoil On His Bike RFE/RL 14 Jun 2024 -- With a large protest movement loudly demanding his resignation amid high-stakes negotiations continuing with Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has a lot on his plate these days.
• Prominent Tajik Lawmaker Detained For Allegedly Plotting To Overthrow Government RFE/RL 14 Jun 2024 -- Saidjafar Usmonzoda, a prominent member of the Tajik parliament, was detained on June 14 for allegedly "plotting to overthrow the government."
• Niger court strips ousted president of immunity VOA 14 Jun 2024 -- Niger's highest court on Friday lifted immunity from prosecution for ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, clearing the way for the military junta that removed him from office to try him for treason.