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• US military's Gaza aid pier failed, likely to be dismantled Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Aid organizations have said that the $230 million temporary pier constructed by the US military to expedite humanitarian aid to Gaza has not been successful in fulfilling its purpose and is likely to cease operations earlier than anticipated.
• June 19 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 19 Jun 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea.
• US, Britain launch new airstrikes on targets in Yemen's Hudaydah Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- The United States and Britain have launched multiple airstrikes on targets in Yemen's strategic western province of Hudaydah as Yemeni forces continue their maritime operations against Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea.
• Israeli-linked ship hit by Yemeni army sinks in Red Sea IRNA 19 Jun 2024 -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed the sinking of a commercial vessel recently targeted by the Yemeni armed forces in the Red Sea.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Valiant Shield 24: CLB-13 Establishes the First Role II Medical Field Hospital in Palau US Navy 19 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, established the first Role II medical field hospital in Palau during exercise Valiant Shield 24 at Camp Katuu, Palau, June 7-18, 2024.
• NATO Allies Participate in Joint Personnel Recovery Exercise US Navy 19 Jun 2024 -- Service members assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, in coordination with British and Lithuanian allies, participated in a personnel recovery exercise June 10, 2024, in the Baltic Sea.
• U.S. and NATO Allies conduct MCM during BALTOPS24 US Navy 19 Jun 2024 -- U.S. and Allied forces are conducting mine hunting and mine detonation exercises in the Baltic Sea as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2024, the premier maritime-focused annual military exercise in the Baltic Region. Mine countermeasure (MCM) exercises, conducted by personnel at Truppenübungsplatz Putlos and Hohn Air Base in Germany, commenced June 7 and culminated in an MCM combat rehearsal, June 18.
• Pacific Fleet units started practical actions during bilateral drills in Kamchatka Russia MoD 19 Jun 2024 -- The Pacific Fleet's units complete deployment as part of a planned bilateral exercise.
• Ukraine and the EU Finalize the Text of Security Commitments President of Ukraine 19 Jun 2024
• U.S. approves sales of two kinds of suicide drones to Taiwan CNA 19 Jun 2024 -- The United States government has approved the potential sales of two types of suicide drones to Taiwan worth an estimated US$360.2 million that would serve as a deterrence to a potential Chinese invasion, Taiwan's military said Wednesday.
• U.S. arms sales to boost Taiwan's asymmetric warfare capability: Experts CNA 19 Jun 2024 -- The United States government's latest approval of potential arms sales to Taiwan could rapidly enhance the latter's asymmetric warfare capability, experts said Wednesday.
• Iran's Navy says acquires advanced drones, to announce new unique additions to fleet Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says there will soon be new additions to the force and that effective presence across the world's oceans is a "priority."
• PCG sends BRP Gabriela Silang to sea exercise with Indonesia, Japan Philippine News Agency 19 Jun 2024 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday deployed BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) to join the Regional Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) 2024 among the coast guards of the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan in Bacolod City next week.
• PH, US start 2nd edition of 'Cope Thunder' drills Philippine News Agency 19 Jun 2024 -- The second iteration of the Cope Thunder exercises between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and its US counterparts started Tuesday in Clark Air Base, Mabalacat, Pampanga.
• Azerbaijan: Joint Press Release on the 5th EU-Azerbaijan Security Dialogue European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jun 2024 -- The fifth meeting of the EU-Azerbaijan Security Dialogue was held on 13 June in Brussels.
• Estonia to Purchase 12 Wheeled CAESAR Self-Propelled Howitzers from France Estonia CDI 19 Jun 2024 -- Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed contracts with the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and the defence company KNDS for the procurement of 12 wheeled self-propelled howitzers CAESAR, with the option to purchase additional howitzers in the future. The contracts were signed at one of the world's largest defence industry exhibitions, "Eurosatory 2024," in Paris.
• Estonia to Jointly Acquire Mistral Missile Systems and Missiles with Four EU Countries Estonia CDI 19 Jun 2024 -- Estonia, together with France, Belgium, Cyprus, and Hungary, has signed a joint procurement contract for the purchase of Mistral short-range air defence missile systems. Estonia is primarily replenishing its ammunition stocks.
• Minister of Defence Pevkur: The first Caesar howitzers will arrive in Estonia this year Estonia MoD 19 Jun 2024 -- "Today is a historic day marking a new milestone in the bilateral defence cooperation between Estonia and France, significantly enhancing France's footprint in Estonia. Estonia has signed a contract with France for the procurement of 12 Caesar self-propelled howitzers for the Estonian Defence Forces."
• Two recovery tanks Bergepanzer-2 delivered to the Lithuanian Armed Forces Lithuania MND 19 Jun 2024 -- The Bergepanzer-2 (BPz2) recovery tank is an advanced vehicle designed for level 2 repair on the battlefield: replacing components or recovery tasks. Its upgraded chassis is based on the Leopard-1 tank.
• A look at the Defence news 10 - 16 June Netherlands Ministry of Defence 19 Jun 2024
• Nigeria announces plans to acquire 50 military aircraft; analysts question intent VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- The Nigerian air force said Tuesday it will acquire 50 new aircraft to strengthen its capabilities against armed gangs and terrorists in northwest Nigeria.
• Chad orders investigations after military depot explosion leaves dead, injured VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Officials in Chad say they have opened investigations and are calling for calm after an explosion and fire at a military ammunition depot in the capital N'Djamena late Tuesday killed an undisclosed number and wounded others, causing panic in the central African state. Efforts are ongoing to put out the blaze igniting weapons and ammunition.
• US committed to a free Indo-Pacific - 7th Fleet commander Philippine News Agency 19 Jun 2024 -- US 7th Fleet commander Vice Admiral Frederick William Kacher reaffirmed his country's stance in upholding rules-based international law to promote a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manalo US Dept. of State 19 Jun 2024

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 19 June 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 19 Jun 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• 'Painful failure': Israel war minister says 'difficult Gaza war' costs regime dearly Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Israel's minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant has admitted the occupying regime's "painful failure" and intelligence fiasco on October 7, highlighting the cataclysmic cost of the "difficult Gaza war" for Tel Aviv.
• 70,000 Israeli soldiers disabled; thousands wounded in Gaza war Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- The Israeli ministry of military affairs says the number of disabled Israeli soldiers has surpassed the 70,000 mark for the first time, adding that 8,663 troops have also been injured since the start of the war on Gaza.
• Israeli army approves plans for offensive against Lebanon's Hezbollah People's Daily 19 Jun 2024 -- The Israeli military announced Tuesday that it has approved "operational plans" for an offensive against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
• June 18: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 19 Jun 2024
• UN human rights office: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza may have violated 'laws of war' VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- The United Nations human rights office says Israeli airstrikes on Gaza "may have repeatedly violated fundamental principles of the laws of war."
• Independent rights probe highlights Israeli 'destruction and dislocation' tactics in Gaza UN News 19 Jun 2024 -- High-level independent human rights investigators reiterated serious concerns on Wednesday about the legality of the Israeli army's conduct in Gaza and pushed back at claims that their inquiry has done too little to highlight the ongoing ordeal of hostages captured by Palestinian militants.
• Laws of war likely 'consistently violated' in Israeli strikes on Gaza: UN rights office UN News 19 Jun 2024 -- A UN probe into the Israeli military's bombing of Gaza has pointed to the laws of war being "consistently violated" with regard to the use of hugely powerful bombs and an alleged lack of distinction between combatants and civilians, the Organization's human rights chief said on Wednesday.
• UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warns situation in West Bank deteriorating significantly Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- The top United Nations human rights official has warned of the worsening situation for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the "unconscionable death and suffering" in the Gaza Strip.
• Difficult for Israeli army to eliminate Hamas: Zionist media IRNA 19 Jun 2024 -- The Israeli army has a difficult task to destroy the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in the southern Gaza city of Rafah may end its military offensive without achieving its goal, the Zionist media reported.
• Hezbollah leader warns 'no place safe' in Israel if war erupts VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader in Lebanon, warned Wednesday that no place would be safe in Israel if a war erupts between the country and the Lebanese militant group.
• Hezbollah strikes Israeli military factory, outposts in response to attack on Lebanon Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance forces have conducted a strike against Israeli military positions in the northern side of the 1948 occupied territories in retaliation for a deadly attack on a town in southern Lebanon.
• Nasrallah: Enemies seeking to disconnect Lebanese front from Gaza Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- The Hezbollah secretary-general says enemies are trying to create the absurd notion that the Lebanese resistance group's strikes against Israeli military positions in the northern side of the 1948 occupied territories are unrelated to the bloody onslaught on Gaza.
• Hezbollah fires more rockets after Israel's threat of 'all-out war' Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah has launched a fresh barrage of more than a dozen projectiles into the northern occupied territories in retaliation for Israel's attacks in southern Lebanon.
• Hezbollah carries out missile attacks against Zionist targets IRNA 19 Jun 2024 -- Hezbollah of Lebanon has fired dozens of missiles and rockets on Zionist targets in the northern parts of the Palestinian Israeli-occupied territories, local media reported.
• Israeli military, security circles stunned by Hezbollah drone infiltration IRNA 19 Jun 2024 -- The release of a video of a Hezbollah drone flying over the Zionist-occupied territories has severely shocked and terrified Zionist military and security circles.
• Hezbollah targets Zionist arms factory with missiles IRNA 19 Jun 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has targeted an Israeli arms factory in a missile attack.

Other Conflicts

• Honour the strength and courage of refugees, urges UN chief UN News 19 Jun 2024 -- "Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval" have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN Secretary-General in his message for World Refugee Day, marked on Thursday.
• Joint Statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jun 2024 -- On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations and the European Union join forces to call for decisive action at the political and operational levels to prevent and eradicate sexual violence and to protect civilian infrastructure, including healthcare facilities in conflict zones.
• Philippines demands return of firearms taken by Chinese in South China Sea clash Radio Free Asia 19 Jun 2024 -- The Philippines' military chief on Wednesday demanded that China return firearms its coast guard seized from Filipino troops during what he described as harassment of the country's resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal in which one Filipino sailor lost a finger.
• Exclusive: Photos show CCG boarding, inspecting, restricting Philippine vessels intruding into Ren'ai Jiao Global Times 19 Jun 2024 -- Photos obtained by the Global Times exclusively from the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Wednesday show the CCG's interception, boarding, inspection and expelling of Philippine vessels when they illegally intruded into waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea on Monday.
• DFA Statement on the RORE Incident on 17 June 2024 Philippines DFA 19 Jun 2024 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs expresses grave concern over the incident that occurred in the Ayungin Shoal during a humanitarian mission to BRP Sierra Madre on 17 June 2024. The DFA denounces the illegal and aggressive actions of Chinese authorities that resulted in personnel injury and vessel damage.
• DFA denounces latest 'illegal, aggressive' Chinese actions in Ayungin Philippine News Agency 19 Jun 2024 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday denounced the "illegal and aggressive actions" of the Chinese near the Ayungin Shoal on June 17, which severely injured a Philippine Navy personnel and damaged Filipino vessels.
• China has no right to damage PH assets within EEZ: AFP chief Philippine News Agency 19 Jun 2024 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. scored China for its latest act of "reckless and aggressive" harassment that targeted a rotation and resupply (RORE) mission for Filipino troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last June 17.
• Taliban accuse UN rights expert on Afghanistan of undermining Doha meeting VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Afghanistan's Taliban have labeled the latest United Nations report on alleged human rights violations as an attempt to "tarnish perceptions" in the lead-up to this month's international meeting to discuss the crisis-ridden country.
• Syrian officer killed in Israeli airstrike against military sites in country's south Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- A Syrian officer has been killed when Israeli aircraft carried out a strike against two military installations in the southern side of the Arab country.
• Security Council Briefed by Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs for Libya UN Security Council 19 Jun 2024
• Libya has vast potential but its future prosperity depends on political stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 19 Jun 2024 -- Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
• Protesters arrested in Myanmar over marches on ousted leader's birthday Radio Free Asia 19 Jun 2024 -- Protesters marched in cities across Myanmar on Wednesday in a show of support for democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on her birthday and to call for the release of all political prisoners, participants told Radio Free Asia.
• Investigators: Disregard for human rights, law drives crisis in Sudan VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Independent investigators have accused Sudan's warring parties of driving the country into a humanitarian abyss by blatantly disregarding fundamental human rights and international humanitarian law.
• Interview: UN refugee chief urges end to 'insane' Sudan war VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, on Wednesday urged an end to the war in Sudan, where hunger and violence have driven millions from their homes.
• Defying China, US lawmakers meet with Dalai Lama Radio Free Asia 19 Jun 2024 -- Defying a warning from China, a delegation of U.S. lawmakers met with the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, in northern India, on Wednesday, telling the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader that the recent passage of U.S. legislation is a major step toward ensuring the self-determination of the Tibetan people.
• US lawmakers meet Dalai Lama as China slams visit VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- A group of U.S. lawmakers met the Dalai Lama in India's northern town of Dharamshala Wednesday, amid cheers from Tibetans in exile and an angry reaction from China, which calls the Tibetan spiritual leader a separatist and a splittist.

News Reports

• US concerned specific fentanyl precursors will be scheduled within months: Chinese narcotics control official Global Times 19 Jun 2024 -- The final scheduling of the US highly concerned specific fentanyl precursors will be completed through the relevant legal procedures in the coming months, according to officials from China's Ministry of Public Security's narcotics control bureau. The official said that over the past seven months, the interaction of the China-US narcotics control teams has been frequent and efficient.
• First crew of Boeing Starliner to remain at ISS until late June VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- The two-person crew of Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft will remain at the International Space Station for several more days to allow ground engineers time to examine a new set of problems with the spacecraft.
• Putin, Kim Sign New Accords At Anti-Western Summit in Pyongyang RFE/RL 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership on June 19 during the Russian president's first visit in 24 years to the secretive one-party state.
• In Pyongyang, Putin and Kim upgrade relationship, pledge closer ties VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin received a grandiose reception in Pyongyang on Wednesday, meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and pledging closer cooperation as both countries confront the West.
• Russia, North Korea Agree on Mutual Assistance in Case of Aggression Sputnik 19 Jun 2024 -- Earlier in the day, Putin said that "a new fundamental document" that will form the basis of the Russia-North Korea relationship for years to come has been prepared.
• Russia, North Korea fighting US hegemonic policy: Putin Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced the West, saying Russia and North Korea are fighting US hegemony across the globe.
• Putin, Kim sign 'comprehensive partnership pact' for assistance in case of war Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership pact during Putin's landmark visit to Pyongyang.
• Russia, North Korea sign treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership; Moscow 'more capable of playing long game' with West Global Times 19 Jun 2024 -- Russia and North Korea signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on Wednesday during Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Pyongyang, RIA Novosti news agency reported. Chinese experts said by signing the agreement, Russia and North Korea will become closer partners amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
• Russian president makes landmark visit to North Korea IRNA 19 Jun 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea on a two-day official visit to further boost ties after saying both Moscow and Pyongyang want to cooperate closely to overcome US-led sanctions and pressure on both countries.
• Russia-DPRK talks President of Russia 19 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin has arrived in Pyongyang on a friendly state visit at the invitation of Kim Jong-un.
• Press statements following Russia-DPRK talks President of Russia 19 Jun 2024 -- Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un (retranslated): Friends and comrades from Russia, participants in the signing ceremony of a new treaty between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation.
• Reception hosted by Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK in honour of the President of Russia President of Russia 19 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin attended a reception hosted on behalf of the Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
• North Korea's Kim hails Russia alliance, promises Putin support on Ukraine Radio Free Asia 19 Jun 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed a "new, high level of alliance" with Russia on Wednesday as he promised President Vladimir Putin full support for his war in Ukraine, media reported.
• North Korea, Russia pledge mutual defense, surprising many observers VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- North Korea and Russia have signed a treaty containing a mutual defense clause, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced Wednesday, during a rare Putin visit to Pyongyang.
• Historic Meeting to Be Specially Recorded in Great Heyday of DPRK-Russia Friendship President of Russian Federation Arrives in Pyongyang to Pay State Visit to DPRK Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Warmly Receives President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 19 Jun 2024 -- At a crucial time when the friendly relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation have emerged as a strong strategic fortress for preserving international justice, peace and security and an engine for accelerating the building of a new multi-polar world, another meeting of the top leaders of the two countries took place in Pyongyang, amply demonstrating once again the invincibility and durability of the DPRK-Russia friendship and unity.
• DPRK top leader meets with visiting Russian president People's Daily 19 Jun 2024 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), greeted visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Pyongyang International Airport, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Wednesday.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from Channel One, Pyongyang, June 19, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jun 2024
• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, June 19, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jun 2024
• Article by Vladimir Putin for publication in Nhân Dân, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, Russia and Vietnam: Friendship Tested by Time President of Russia 19 Jun 2024
• Putin to visit Vietnam to affirm traditional partnership Radio Free Asia 19 Jun 2024 -- On the afternoon of March 2, 2001, the packed hall at Hanoi's Vietnam-Russia Friendship Palace erupted in cheers and applause as President Vladimir Putin walked in. The energetic 49-year-old shook hands and chatted with members of the audience before delivering a warm address.
• Russia to Continue Developing Cooperation With Vietnam - Putin Sputnik 19 Jun 2024 -- Russia will continue developing bilateral ties and cooperation with Vietnam, President Vladimir Putin said in an article published by Nhan Dan, the official newspaper of the Vietnamese Communist Party, on Wednesday.
• Statement by the Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Gennady Gatilov at the plenary session of the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva, June 19, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jun 2024
• U.S. Soldier Jailed In Russia On Theft, Threat Charges RFE/RL 19 Jun 2024 -- A court in the Russian Far East has convicted and sentenced a U.S. Army sergeant who reportedly broke military rules to travel to Russia with his Russian girlfriend in May to three years and nine months in prison for allegedly attacking and threatening her amid accusations Moscow is using trumped-up charges to detain foreigners to use as currency in prisoner exchanges.
• Russia's Court Sentences US Soldier Black to 3 Years and 9 Months in Penal Colony Sputnik 19 Jun 2024 -- A court in the Russian city of Vladivostok on Wednesday sentenced US soldier Gordon Black to three years and nine months in a penal colony for the crimes of death threats and grand larceny, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the courtroom.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on June 19, 2024 PRC MofA 19 Jun 2024
• China, South Korea vow to enhance communication, improve mutual trust at 2+2 dialogue Global Times 19 Jun 2024 -- China and South Korea have held their first vice-ministerial level diplomatic and security dialogue, or 2+2 dialogue, which offered the two countries a platform to communicate positions on key issues, maintain the momentum of stabilization of bilateral relations, analysts said on Wednesday.
• China-Malaysia ties set example for the region -- Premier Li People's Daily 19 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday that China-Malaysia ties are at the forefront among relations between regional countries, and have set a benchmark and an example.
• China is erasing Uyghur culture by changing village names, rights group says VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- A new report finds that the Chinese government has been systematically changing village names with cultural or religious significance to the Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang autonomous region to Chinese names showcasing Chinese Communist Party ideologies.
• China's real estate rescue package has limited impact, analysts say Radio Free Asia 19 Jun 2024 -- A rescue package for China's beleaguered real estate sector has fueled a modest rise in home sales in major cities, but demand remains lackluster in smaller cities amid a widespread lack of confidence in developers' ability to deliver, analysts told Radio Free Asia.
• China, Australia can jointly build competitive new energy industrial, supply chains: Chinese premier People's Daily 19 Jun 2024 -- China and Australia can jointly build competitive industrial and supply chains in the new energy sector, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Tuesday.
• Chinese premier arrives in Malaysia for official visit People's Daily 19 Jun 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived here Tuesday for an official visit to Malaysia, the third and last leg of his eight-day tour that has taken him to New Zealand and Australia.
• Taiwan undeterred by China's new maritime rule: Coast Guard CNA 19 Jun 2024 -- A new regulation implemented by the China Coast Guard last week will not affect Taiwan enforcing the law at sea, the country's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Wednesday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Jun 2024
• Canada Adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards To Its List Of Terrorist Groups RFE/RL 19 Jun 2024 -- Canada has listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity and advised any Canadians in Iran to leave the country.
• In new hostile move, Canada designates anti-terror IRGC as 'terrorist group' Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- In yet another hostile move against Iran, Canada has designated the country's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), which is credited for its domestic and regional anti-terror endeavor, as a "terrorist organization."
• Ghazizadeh Hashemi says will pursue diplomacy of power Press TV 19 Jun 2024 -- Presidential candidate Amir Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi has pledged to champion a robust diplomacy of power and to continue late President Ebrahim Raeisi's strategic international relations policy that yielded numerous accomplishments if elected to office in the June 28 presidential vote.
• South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in amid political shift VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated Wednesday for his second term as South Africa's president, though analysts said he could face a tough road ahead in keeping his new coalition government together.
• Bulgaria's GERB Party Has Won The Elections. But Will Anyone Work With Them? RFE/RL 19 Jun 2024 -- The center-right GERB party has won the latest Bulgarian elections, but no one, least of all the party's veteran leader, Boyko Borisov, is breaking out the champagne.
• Security and trade dominate Australian ministerial talks in Papua New Guinea VOA 19 Jun 2024 -- Senior Australian ministers are in Papua New Guinea to discuss security and development amid China's growing ambitions in the region.