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• June 17 Central Command Update CENTCOM 17 Jun 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed four Houthi radars and one uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
• Reckless Behavior by Iran-Backed Houthis Threatens Regional Stability DoD News 17 Jun 2024 -- The continued reckless behavior by Iran-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, said Sabrina Singh, deputy Pentagon press secretary, during a news conference today.
• American-British airstrikes hit western Yemen IRNA 17 Jun 2024 -- The US and the UK have carried out fresh airstrikes on Yemen as the Arab country continues its military operations in the high seas in support of the Palestinian people in war-ravaged Gaza.
• US, UK launch new strikes on Yemen's Hudaydah, Kamaran Island Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States and Britain have carried out extensive attacks on a key airport in western Yemen and an island near the port of Salif off the Red Sea.
• Houthis Say Attacked US Destroyer, 2 Ships in Red, Arabian Seas Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- Yemen's Ansar Allah rebel movement, also known as the Houthis, said that it had attacked a US destroyer and two commercial vessels in the Red and Arabian Seas.
• Yemen announces new maritime operations in support of Gaza IRNA 17 Jun 2024 -- The Yemeni army has announced new maritime military operations in support of Palestinians in Gaza, and in response to "American-British aggression" against Yemeni soil.
• U.S. Navy Rescues Crew from Vessel Struck by Houthis US Navy 17 Jun 2024 -- Sailors assigned to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) airlifted the crew of a merchant vessel attacked by Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, June 15.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Nuclear Powers Continue To Modernize Arsenals, Rely On Them More, New Study Says RFE/RL 17 Jun 2024 -- The nine nuclear-armed nations in the world continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals amid growing reliance on them as deterrence in 2023, a fresh report issued on June 17 by a Swedish think tank said.
• Spending on nuclear weapons hit $91.4 billion in 2023, watchdog finds VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- The world's nine nuclear-armed states together spent $91.4 billion last year, or nearly $3,000 per second, as they "continue to modernize, and in some cases expand their arsenals," according to a report issued Monday by ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
• US Boosted Nuclear Arms Spending by 18% in 2023, Record Among Nuclear States - Report Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States last year increased spending on nuclear weapons by 18%, which is the highest rate among all nine countries possessing nuclear weapons, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) said on Monday.
• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing DoD 17 Jun 2024
• Allvin adds details, articulates his 'nonstop' commitment to 'reoptimize' US Air Force 17 Jun 2024 -- Adding detail and context to an ambitious effort for "reoptimizing" the Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said in separate appearances June 13 and 14 that changing the way the Total Force trains, plans, modernizes, and is equipped must succeed for the Air Force to meet emerging challenges from China and other competitors.
• Valiant Shield 2024 Participants Conduct Sinking Exercise US Navy 17 Jun 2024 -- Valiant Shield (VS) 2024 conducted a sinking exercise (SINKEX) with the environmentally clean decommissioned hulk of the Austin-class amphibious transport dock, ex-USS Cleveland (LPD-7) more than 40 nautical miles from land in the North Pacific Ocean.
• U.S., Canada, Japan and the Philippines Conduct Multilateral Operations US Navy 17 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, upholding freedom of navigation and overflight, reaffirming the four nations' commitment to bolstering regional security and stability, June 16-17.
• U.S. 7th Fleet, Blue Ridge Team Conduct Maneuvering Exercise with French Navy US Navy 17 Jun 2024 -- Sailors assigned to both U.S. 7th Fleet and the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conducted a maneuvering exercise with the French Navy Aquitaine-class frigate FS Bretagne (D 655), during Valiant Shield 2024, June 14.
• CNO, CMC Sign Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference, Strengthening Navy-Marine Corps Team US Navy Press Release 17 Jun 2024 -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Gen. Eric Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Amphibious Warfare Ship Terms of Reference, June 12, 2024, demonstrating Navy and Marine Corps full alignment and commitment to amphibious ship readiness.
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of NATO The White House 17 Jun 2024
• Biden hosts NATO chief ahead of Ukraine-focused summit of security alliance VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- President Joe Biden hosted NATO's chief at the White House on Monday, less than a month before the newly enlarged security alliance convenes in Washington to tackle how allies will continue to support Ukraine as it battles Russia's invasion.
• Secretary General in Washington: NATO makes America stronger NATO 17 Jun 2024 -- Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington D.C. on Monday (17 June 2024), announcing new defence spending figures and outlining priorities for the upcoming NATO Summit.
• Defence Expenditure of NATO Countries (2014-2024) NATO 17 Jun 2024 -- NATO collects defence expenditure data from Allies and publishes it on a regular basis. Each Ally's Ministry of Defence reports current and estimated future defence expenditure according to an agreed definition.
• NATO Chief Says Alliance Discussing Putting Nuclear Warheads on Standby Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- NATO countries are discussing the possibility of deploying more nuclear warheads and putting them in combat readiness as a deterrent factor, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
• Lithuania calls for more defence spending in the run-up for the NATO Summit in Washington Lithuania MND 17 Jun 2024 -- Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas has wrapped his visit in Brussels for the NATO Defence Ministerial, which focused on strengthening NATO's deterrence and defence and Allies' assistance to Ukraine.
• Minister Černochová in NATO Defence Ministerial Meeting in Brussels Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 17 Jun 2024 -- The meeting of the NATO Defence Ministers primarily discussed the support of Ukraine and strengthening NATO defence and deterrence. On the side-lines of the meeting, Minister Černochová signed a memorandum of understanding with Luxembourg and Slovenia to secure additional financing for the Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine.
• Putin dismisses deputy defense ministers, replaces one with 'close relative' VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- Four Russian deputy defense ministers on Monday were dismissed from their roles by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who replaced one with what European Union officials are describing as a "close relative."
• Putin Announces New Appointments in Russian Defense Ministry Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced new appointments in the Defense Ministry.
• Kremlin says NATO chief's nuclear weapons remarks are an 'escalation' Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- Russia has assessed the latest nuclear comments by the North Atlantic Alliance military bloc as an inadmissible "escalation" of ongoing political rivalry between world powers.
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov inspects Ground Forces Control Centre Russia MoD 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian Minister of Defence Andrei Belousov inspected the Ground Forces Control Centre, where he received reports from the leadership of the Russian Ground Forces on combat control of formations and military units, as well as on the current situation in the special military operation zone and the nature of the enemy actions.
• United Aircraft Corporation Delivers Another Batch of Su-34 Jets to Russian Defense Ministry Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- Russia's Sukhoi Su-34 multirole fighter-bomber aircraft is designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. The plane has advanced avionics, improved maneuverability, and increased payload capacity. It is capable of conducting a wide range of missions, including air strikes, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare.
• Northern Fleet ships leave port of Havana, Republic of Cuba Russia MoD 17 Jun 2024 -- The Northern Fleet's crew, led by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov, is currently engaged in long-range missions in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Russian President signs Executive Order on termination of office and discharge from service in Defence Ministry Russia MoD 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order on termination of office and discharge from service in the Defence Ministry.
• North Korea estimated to possess up to 50 nuclear weapons: think tank Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- North Korea may have assembled up to 50 nuclear weapons, a significant increase over the past year, and could produce more, says a Swedish think tank.
• PLA Navy's submarine force makes historic breakthroughs Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- The submarine force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has made historic breakthroughs in torpedo and missile capabilities. The force is focusing on the development of nuclear-powered boats while also maintaining conventional boats, an officer said on Monday.
• US urged to disarm more nukes, stop hyping 'China nuclear threat' theory Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- Possessing nearly half of the world's nuclear weapons, much more than China's, the US' hyping of the "China nuclear threat" theory is a ridiculous attempt to further consolidate its nuclear dominance, and it is the US that should disarm more nukes to make the world a safer place, observers said.
• Taiwan to get all 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles from U.S. by year-end CNA 17 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's military is expected to take delivery of all 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles and 100 launchers it previously bought from the United States before the end of this year, following a two-year delay, the nation's defense minister said Monday.
• Defense minister backs Lai's warning against 'defeatism' CNA 17 Jun 2024 -- A day after President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) warned against "capitulationism" in a speech to military cadets, Taiwan's defense minister said it was a necessary posture given the country's asymmetrical defensive strategy.
• Defence's first directed-energy weapon put to the test Australia DOD 17 Jun 2024 -- At a Puckapunyal range, where tanks and explosions are commonplace, last month a new type of weapon system was put through its paces for senior officers looking to expand Defence's counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS) arsenal.
• New grant program to grow Australian defence industry Australia DOD 17 Jun 2024 -- The Albanese Government is delivering its commitment to grow Australia's thriving defence industry, through a new $150 million industry grant program.
• European Peace Facility: Ensuring Air Defence Modernisation of the Republic of Moldova Estonia CDI 17 Jun 2024 -- On 13 June the Council of the European Union adopted a new assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF), pledging EUR 9 million to support the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova in the comprehensive modernisation of the nation's defence infrastructure.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland The White House 17 Jun 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024
• US National Security Advisor calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi India PIB 17 Jun 2024 -- US National Security Advisor, H.E. Mr. Jake Sullivan, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
• Deputy Secretary Campbell's Call with Philippine Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Lazaro US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024
• Remarks by President Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 17 Jun 2024

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News

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• Israel's Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet on Monday, an Israeli official said, a decision that was expected after former General Benny Gantz, a centrist, left the group last week.
• Israeli prime minister dissolves war cabinet after departure of key officials Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves the regime's war cabinet after it was rattled by resignations of key officials.
• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 17 Jun 2024 -- The Security Cabinet discussed steps to strengthen settlement in Judea and Samaria, including in response to the countries that unilaterally recognized a Palestinian state after October 7, as well as a series of responses against the Palestinian Authority following its actions against Israel in international bodies.
• June 16: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 17 Jun 2024
• Israel martyrs, injures 83 more Palestinians in Gaza IRNA 17 Jun 2024 -- The Ministry of Health of Gaza announced on Monday that 83 more Palestinians were martyred and injured in the Israeli crimes in Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours.
• Israel 'lied' about 'tactical pause' as Rafah crossing destroyed: Govt. Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- The Government Information Office in the Gaza Strip says Israel lied about a daily pause of its attacks in southern areas of the Palestinian territory.
• Israeli troops roam 'like ducks in shooting range', unprepared for long war: Officer Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- A top Israeli officer has slammed the inability of the Tel Aviv regime to continue the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, saying that Israeli troops are unprepared and roam "like ducks in a shooting range" in the besieged territory.
• Nothing has changed since Israel's 'tactical pauses' in Rafah, UNRWA warns Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says nothing has changed on the ground since the Israeli military announced "tactical pauses" in hostilities along a road in the southern city of Rafah.
• Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on UNRWA Government of Norway 17 Jun 2024 -- Statement from Minister of International development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.
• Statement from Minister Eide on UNRWA Government of Norway 17 Jun 2024 -- Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barthe Eide at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.
• Norway increasing its support to UNRWA Government of Norway 17 Jun 2024 -- 'UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza. The war, accusations made by Israel, continuous attacks on the organisation and funds withheld by major donors, have put UNRWA in an extremely difficult financial situation. In this context, it is of importance that Norway is increasing our support by NOK 100 million,' said Minister of International development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.
• Hamas: Israel's destruction at Rafah crossing amounts to war crime Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has denounced as "a war crime" Israel's latest destruction of facilities at the Rafah border crossing.
• Israel admits more than 5k rockets fired from Lebanon to occupied Palestine IRNA 17 Jun 2024 -- The spokesman of the Zionist regime's army Daniel Hagari admitted that Lebanon's Hezbollah has fired more than 5,000 rockets and missiles at the occupied Palestinian territories since October 7, 2023.

Other Conflicts

• China, Philippines trade blame over South China Sea collision VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- China and the Philippines are blaming each other for a maritime collision that occurred Monday in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands. Manila says the incident occurred in its exclusive economic zone when Chinese vessels engaged in dangerous maneuvers, but China's coast guard blames a Philippine supply ship.
• U.S. Support for the Philippines in the South China Sea US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States stands with its ally the Philippines and condemns the escalatory and irresponsible actions by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to deny the Philippines from lawfully delivering humanitarian supplies to service members stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre on June 17.
• US condemns China's 'escalatory' actions in the South China Sea Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States on Monday condemned "escalatory and irresponsible actions" by China to block resupply by the Philippines of an outpost in the South China Sea and warned that attacks on Philippine vessels could trigger a U.S. commitment to come to the defense of its ally.
• Deceptive, misleading, AFP says of China's latest allegation in SCS Philippine News Agency 17 Jun 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said it will not dignify China's latest allegation that a Filipino ship illegally entered its waters and collided with one of its coast guard vessels.
• Statement on the Apulia G7 Leaders' Communiqué of 14 June 2024 Philippines DFA 17 Jun 2024 -- The Philippines welcomes the G7 Leaders Communiqué issued in Apulia, Italy on 14 June 2024 which reconfirms the G7's commitment to upholding a rules-based international order and the rule of law in all parts of the world, including the South China Sea. The Philippines shares the G7's vision of a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region, and stands firm against any actions that undermine global prosperity, international security, peace and stability.
• Philippines' infringements, provocations warned Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Monday took control measures in accordance with the law, including issuing warnings, intercepting, boarding and conducting inspections, when three Philippine vessels illegally entered the waters off Ren'ai Jiao (Ren'ai Reef), in China's Nansha Qundao (Nansha Islands), the first operation made known to the public after China's newly released administrative law enforcement procedures for Coast Guard agencies, which took effect on Saturday.
• Philippine supply ship deliberately and dangerously approached Chinese vessels navigating normally, resulting in a collision: CCG Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- A Philippine supply ship illegally entered the waters near Ren'ai Jiao in China's Nansha Islands on Monday. The China Coast Guard (CCG) took control measures against the Philippine vessel in accordance with law. At 5:59 am, the Philippine supply ship ignored multiple stern warnings from the Chinese side, violated the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, dangerously and in an unprofessional manner approached Chinese vessels navigating normally, resulting in a collision. The responsibility for the incident lies entirely with the Philippine side: CCG
• Targeting Houthi Weapons Procurement Networks US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024 -- Since November 2023, the Houthis have recklessly threatened global freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
• Treasury Targets Houthi Weapons Procurement and Funding Networks US Treasury 17 Jun 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating two individuals and five entities that have facilitated weapons procurement for Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis. OFAC is also designating one individual and one company, as well as identifying one vessel, that have facilitated the shipment of commodities, the sale of which provides an important funding stream to the Houthis that aids in their weapons procurement. This action targets key actors who have enabled the Houthis to generate revenue and acquire a range of materials to manufacture the advanced weaponry they are now using to conduct ongoing terrorist attacks against commercial ships. Since November 2023, the Houthis have deployed a range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles to attack merchant vessels and their crews in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, killing innocent civilians, causing severe damage to commercial ships, and threatening global freedom of navigation.
• Arakan Army tells residents to evacuate ahead of attack on western Myanmar city Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- All roads have been blocked out of the key city of Maungdaw in western Myanmar, where the ethnic insurgent Arakan Army has warned the remaining 20,000 civilians of an imminent battle with military junta troops, residents told Radio Free Asia.
• Rebels arrested in connection to attempted attack on Myanmar chief Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- Junta forces arrested 13 members of an urban guerrilla group on suspicion of planning an attack on the leader of Myanmar's military regime, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, state-run media reported.
• Al-Shabab reverses Somali force gains, is working with Houthis in Somalia VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- Al-Shabab has reversed all Somali National Army gains made over the last two years and is now working with the Houthi militant group to expand its capabilities, according to senior U.S. defense officials.

News Reports

• Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on New Actions to Address Our Broken Immigration System The White House 17 Jun 2024
• China firmly opposes US' manipulating social media to spread false information and smear other countries: FM Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- The facts have repeatedly shown that the US has manipulated social media to spread false information, poison the public opinion environment, and smear the image of other countries, which is its consistent practice, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday in response to a latest media report that the Pentagon had conducted a secret anti-vaccine campaign to undermine China during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Terrorist Designation of Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024 -- The Department of State today designated Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (HAAA) and HAAA Secretary General Haydar Muzhir Ma'lak al-Sa'idi as Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
• Terrorist Designation of Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States remains committed to countering the malign influence of Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, and to degrading and disrupting the ability of Iran-aligned militia groups to conduct attacks against U.S. personnel, facilities, and interests.
• Discussions on Deterring Malicious Cyber Activity and the UN Framework of Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024 -- On June 13 and 14, 2024, the United States Department of State hosted 22 countries and the European Union for discussions focused on efforts to deter malicious cyber activity and coordinate international responses, led by Liesyl Franz, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Cyberspace and Digital Policy Bureau's Office of International Cyberspace Security.
• NASA space mission to launch artificial star into space VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- In upcoming years, the twinkle of stars in the night sky might be joined by the glow of laser beams.
• Russia's Putin plans to arrive in North Korea Tuesday VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Pyongyang Tuesday for a rare visit that could result in the signing of a "strategic partnership treaty," according to Kremlin officials.
• Putin to visit N Korea; countries may sign 'strategic partnership deal' Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is to make a historic visit to North Korea, with the two sides likely to sign a "strategic partnership treaty."
• Russia's Putin to meet Kim Jong Un in first visit to North Korea since 2000 Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in North Korea Tuesday for his first visit since 2000, the countries announced, where Putin and Kim Jong Un will sign a new treaty that addresses security issues.
• Putin: Russia Highly Values North Korea's Support in Conducting Operation in Ukraine Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow highly values North Korea's support in conducting the special military operation in Ukraine.
• Washington, Seoul sound alarm over Putin's visit to Pyongyang VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- Washington and Seoul have expressed alarm about Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Pyongyang, while Beijing says it has no intention of interfering with the cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
• Trial Of Jailed U.S. Journalist Gershkovich To Start June 26 Behind Closed Doors RFE/RL 17 Jun 2024 -- The trial of jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich will start on June 26 and be held behind closed doors, Russian court officials announced on June 17.
• American journalist jailed in Russia to be tried behind closed doors VOA 17 Jun 2024 -- Russia will begin holding the espionage trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich behind closed doors this month, over a year since the reporter was jailed on charges that are widely viewed as baseless.
• Press release on the meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission of the Russian Federation for the Council of Europe Affairs Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jun 2024
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on June 17, 2024 PRC MofA 17 Jun 2024
• G7 communiqué hypes up China-related issues, full of arrogance, bias and falsehood: Chinese FM Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- The G7 Leaders' Communiqué which once again hyped up issues related to China, slander and attack China, resorting to the same old false accusations that have no factual, legal or moral basis and are filled with arrogance, bias and falsehood, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday in response to the G7 communiqué which laid accusations against China on issues related to the Taiwan question, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Xizang and the South China Sea and trumpeting up "Chinese overcapacity."
• China slams G7 statement as 'full of arrogance, prejudice and lies' Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- China has slammed a statement issued by the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries at the end of their summit in Italy as "full of arrogance, prejudice and lies."
• China: 39th Human Rights Dialogue with the European Union took place in Chongqing European External Action Service (EEAS) 17 Jun 2024 -- The EU and China held the 39th session of joint Human Rights Dialogue in Chongqing on 16 June. The Dialogue was preceded by a side visit to Tibet between 13 and 15 June.
• Chinese Vice Premier kicks off Europe visit amid EV tariff tension Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- As Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang kicks off his visit to Europe on Monday, Chinese experts said that the two sides are expected to reach more consensus and cooperation in areas such as environmental protection and climate change.
• NATO Chief: West Should 'Impose A Cost' On China For Its Support Of Russia RFE/RL 17 Jun 2024 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on June 17 that China was providing technology to Russia that is prolonging its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and called on Beijing to face the consequences of this support.
• On the Sentencing of Women's Rights Activist Huang Xueqin and Labor Rights Activist Wang Jianbing US Dept. of State 17 Jun 2024 -- The United States condemns the unjust sentencing of independent journalist and women's rights activist Huang Xueqin (Sophia Huang) as well as labor rights activist Wang Jianbing.
• Former top Tibet official under probe for corruption Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- The Chinese Communist Party's former top boss in Tibet is being investigated for "severe violations of discipline and law," according to a statement from China's anti-corruption body, using a euphemism commonly used to describe corruption.
• Former senior Xinjiang official expelled from CPC, public office People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Li Pengxin, former deputy secretary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), has been expelled from the CPC and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws.
• Former provincial anti-graft official expelled from CPC, public office People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Chen Yuxiang, a former anti-graft official in north China's Hebei Province, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws.
• Former Heilongjiang vice governor expelled from CPC, public office People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Wang Yixin, former vice governor of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws, an official statement said Monday.
• Premier Li says greater development of China-Australia ties needs joint efforts People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Monday that a greater development for China-Australia ties requires the joint efforts from both sides.
• China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to greatly boost regional connectivity People's Daily 17 Jun 2024 -- The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway reflects the common aspirations of China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and will inject strong momentum into the economic and social development of the three countries, Central Asia and beyond, experts have said.
• Premier Li meets Albanese; 'visit shows China's sincerity in improving ties with Australia' Global Times 17 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China is ready to work with Australia to build a more mature, stable and fruitful China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership to better benefit the two peoples. Li also announced on Monday that China will include Australia on the list of unilateral visa-free countries.
• Official luncheon for His Excellency Premier Li Qiang Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
• Press conference - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
• Press Statements - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
• Opening remarks - Annual Leaders' Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024
• Statement on joint outcomes of the Australia-China Annual Leaders' Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024 -- At the invitation of The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, undertook an official visit to Australia from 15 to 18 June, 2024. Premier Li Qiang visited Adelaide, Canberra and Perth during his visit.
• Agreements with China reflect renewed dialogue Prime Minister of Australia 17 Jun 2024 -- Today Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Canberra for their Annual Leaders' Meeting.
• Amid allegations, MOI warns against Chinese influence in political parties CNA 17 Jun 2024 -- The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) on Monday warned people in Taiwan not to form political parties under the influences of foreign forces, amid allegations that a Chinese entity tried to recruit Taiwanese celebrities to set up one.
• China targets younger Taiwanese with junkets for island's celebrities Radio Free Asia 17 Jun 2024 -- China's ruling Communist Party is stepping up its "United Front" influence and outreach operations targeting democratic Taiwan, with a cross-straits conference and paid junkets to promote tourism for Taiwanese influencers and celebrities, the island's government has warned.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Jun 2024
• Russian President to Visit DPRK KCNA 17 Jun 2024 -- At the invitation of Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, will pay a state visit to the DPRK from June 18 to 19. -0-
• Russia Will Not Allow Restoration of Mechanism for Reprimanding North Korea - Envoy to UN Sputnik 17 Jun 2024 -- Russia will not allow the restoration of a mechanism for imposing restrictions against North Korea in the UN Security Council, similar to the group of experts of the sanctions committee, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzya told Sputnik.
• West hindering nuclear deal's revival, blaming Iran for failure: Russia Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- A senior Russian diplomat says the three European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal have failed to fulfill their commitments and are now blocking the negotiations to revive the US-abandoned agreement.
• 'E3 statement on Iran nuclear program invalid, based on false claims' Press TV 17 Jun 2024 -- Iran has strongly condemned a recent statement issued by three European countries on Tehran's peaceful nuclear program as absurd and based on false allegations.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Kenya William Ruto Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2024 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Kenya, William Ruto, on the margins of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine in Lucerne, Switzerland.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Finland Alexander Stubb Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2024 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, on the margins of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Switzerland.
• Wider Europe Briefing: What To Expect From EU Accession Talks For Ukraine And Moldova RFE/RL 17 Jun 2024
• Minister Radosław Sikorski met with Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi Republic of Poland 17 Jun 2024 -- Today's visit of the Moldovan minister in Warsaw has mainly focused on Moldova's accession to the European Union.
• Outspoken Armenian Archbishop Leads Another Anti-Government Rally In Yerevan RFE/RL 17 Jun 2024 -- Thousands of people took part in a demonstration in the Armenian capital on June 17 in support of the Tavush for the Motherland movement, which has been holding rallies calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian over plans to hand over several border areas to Azerbaijan as part of a peace deal.