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• U.S. Central Command Humanitarian Aid Update CENTCOM 24 Jun 2024 -- United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) personnel continue to support the multinational, USAID-led mission to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians. DOD operations have continued uninterrupted since re-anchoring the temporary pier to the beach in Gaza on June 19. Today, operations at the pier will pause for scheduled maintenance activities.
• Yemen confirms attacks on two ships bound for occupied Palestine IRNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesman of the Yemeni armed forces, has confirmed the missile attacks on two ships heading to occupied Palestine.
• Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for attacking 2 cargo ships People's Daily 24 Jun 2024 -- Yemen's Houthi group on Sunday claimed responsibility for attacking two cargo ships in the Red Sea and the western Indian Ocean.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Major General Pat Ryder, Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing DoD 24 Jun 2024
• Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit (As Delivered) DoD 24 Jun 2024
• Africa Defense Chiefs, U.S. Slated to Meet Tomorrow in Botswana DoD News 24 Jun 2024 -- Defense leaders from dozens of African nations will meet beginning tomorrow as part of the 2024 Africa Chiefs of Defense Conference in Botswana.
• DOD Serves as Key Interagency Partner in Whole-of-Government Response to Climate Change DoD News 24 Jun 2024 -- The Defense Department remains committed to ensuring operational resilience and maintaining the United States' warfighting edge amid the rising challenges posed by climate change.
• VCSAF emphasizes US, Australian air force collaboration to solve roadblocks to change US Air Force 24 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jim Slife emphasized the continued importance of the U.S. and Royal Australian Air Forces tearing down roadblocks and increasing interoperability during the annual Air Senior National Representatives Forum at RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle, Australia.
• U.S. 6th Fleet and Royal Navy Kick Off Exercise Sea Breeze 2024-1 US Navy 24 Jun 2024 -- U.S. 6th Fleet and the Royal Navy commenced the 23rd iteration of Exercise Sea Breeze 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland, June 24, 2024.
• IKE Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea US Navy 24 Jun 2024 -- Components of the Dwight D. Eisenhower (IKE) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean after an eight-month deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO), June 22, 2024.
• USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Departs From Guam US Navy 24 Jun 2024 -- The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), departed Naval Base Guam following a scheduled three-day port visit, June 22.
• Keel Authenticated for Future USNS Sojourner Truth US Navy 24 Jun 2024 -- The keel for the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was authenticated at General Dynamics (GD) NASSCO, June 21.
• BALTOPS 24 Concludes In Kiel, Germany US Navy 24 Jun 2024 -- Twenty NATO Allies concluded the 53rd iteration of exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS-24) in Kiel, Germany, June 20, 2024.
• First Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft Lands on Peleliu Recertified Airstrip USMC News 24 Jun 2024 -- For the first time since its recertification in June, a military fixed-wing aircraft has touched down on the historic Peleliu airstrip, marking a significant and triumphant return to this iconic World War II site, on June 22, 2024. This landmark event was made possible by the tireless efforts of the Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau (MCED-P) 24.1, comprised of engineers from the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group.
• Memorandum on the Designation of Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally The White House 24 Jun 2024
• Secretary General praises France's leading role in NATO during visit to Paris NATO 24 Jun 2024 -- Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday (24 June 2024) to discuss preparations for the Washington Summit in July.
• Georgia Receives Invitation To NATO Summit Despite 'Foreign Agent' Law RFE/RL 24 Jun 2024 -- Georgia has received an invitation to attend partnership events at the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, according to U.S. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien on June 24.
• Pacific Fleet ships carry out artillery firing at surface and air targets as part of bilateral exercise of Pacific Fleet group of forces in Sea of Okhotsk and Sea of Japan Russia MoD 24 Jun 2024 -- Ka-27PS deck helicopters of the Pacific Fleet Primorsky Flotilla of Combined Forces carried out reconnaissance and searched for mock enemy forces at sea. In order to protect themselves from uncrewed boats of a mock enemy, sailors practised organisation of camouflage with the help of smoke screens.
• Russia, Belarus to Contribute to Formation of New Security Architecture - Statement Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- Minsk and Moscow are considering contributing to the formation of a new sustainable international security architecture, the parameters of which should be the rules of conflict-free coexistence, the joint statement of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik, published on Monday, read.
• With Elections Clouding Future Of Aid, West Extends Ukraine's Fighting Capability Deep Into 2025 RFE/RL 24 Jun 2024 -- When the U.S. Congress approved $61 billion in aid for Kyiv in April after a six-month delay that cost Ukraine territory and a large chunk of its energy system, a nagging question immediately emerged: Was this the last major support package for a country fighting a massive Russian invasion?
• US expected to announce $150M in new military aid for Ukraine VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- The U.S. is expected to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine valued at up to $150 million as soon as Tuesday, two U.S. officials tell VOA.
• Battlefield Realities, Pace of Innovation at Center of NATO-Ukraine Defense Innovators Forum DoD News 24 Jun 2024 -- Since the outset of Russia's war of aggression, Ukraine has skillfully orchestrated a whole-of-society approach to develop innovative technology to defend itself. In this spirit, operational end users, technologists, investors, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers and defense officials from 17 countries gathered at AGH University in Krakow, Poland, earlier this month to bring together innovation ecosystems on real-world challenges — including live flight testing for drone software. The Defense Innovation Unit organized the event in partnership with NATO, Ukraine's Brave1 and the Polish Ministry of National Defense.
• Defense Ministry ready to equip Iranian airports with indigenous systems: Official Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- Iran's Defense Ministry is ready to help the country's aviation industry and equip all the airports with fully indigenous systems, the chief executive officer of Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) says.
• The President and the King of Spain visited the Air Force Base President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Jun 2024 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda, together with King Felipe VI of Spain, visited the Lithuanian Air Force Base, where they met with the Spanish contingent participating in the Baltic air policing mission.
• European Peace Facility: Council adopts the first ever assistance measure in support of Kenya Defence Forces EC/CEU 24 Jun 2024 -- The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country and its civilian population against internal and external threats.

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• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 24 Jun 2024
• Excerpt from PM Netanyahu's Knesset Remarks Israel - Prime Minister 24 Jun 2024
• Israel Committed to Ceasefire Plan in Gaza Strip Announced by Biden - Netanyahu Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- Israel remains committed to the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, announced by US President Joe Biden, but will not stop the war until it eliminates the radical Palestinian movement Hamas and returns all hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
• Israel's Netanyahu says arms shipments from U.S. drop dramatically over past months People's Daily 24 Jun 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that there has been "a dramatic drop" in weapons shipments from the United States for Israel's war in Gaza over the past few months.
• Netahyahu dismisses ceasefire proposal, threatens to continue Gaza genocide Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- Benjamin Netanyahu of the Israeli regime says the military will continue its offensive in Gaza, even if Tel Aviv agrees to some aspects of a truce deal to return some captives held by Hamas in the Palestinian territory.
• June 23: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 24 Jun 2024
• Over 17,000 Palestinian children orphaned by war as 21,000 kids missing Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- The Government Media Office in Gaza says more than 17,000 children have been orphaned since the beginning of Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian territory more than eight months ago.
• Chief of key UN agency in Gaza warns 'entire generation' could be lost UN News 24 Jun 2024 -- The head of the main UN agency responsible for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, issued a stark warning on Monday that it "will crumble" unless funding is found quickly, with an "entire generation" of children at risk of being condemned to "poverty...hatred, resentment and future conflict".
• Statement by Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General at the Meeting of the Advisory Commission (AdCom) UNRWA 24 Jun 2024
• UNRWA head defends agency amid recent criticism, cuts to funding VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- The head of the United Nations agency that helps Palestinian refugees on Monday defended the organization's work in Gaza while addressing concerns about funding shortfalls and difficulty delivering aid in the territory.
• UN deplores Israel 'lawless behavior' as EU says Gaza crisis at 'breaking point' Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- The UN human rights office has decried the Israeli regime's "lawless behavior" in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank amid a genocidal war and incessant aggression by the regime.
• Austin to Discuss Middle East Situation With Israeli Counterpart DoD News 24 Jun 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will meet his Israeli counterpart to discuss the situation in the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today.
• Blinken warns Israel against wider war VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday warned Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant against allowing the conflict with Hamas in Gaza to expand to include Lebanon and Hezbollah.
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2024
• Resistance front will give harsh response to Israel if Lebanon invaded: Iran's top commander ISNA 24 Jun 2024 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force says the resistance front will not remain indifferent and will give a harsh response to the Israeli regime if starts a new war on Lebanon.
• Palestinian factions demand cessation of Israeli aggression, withdrawal of forces, as Netanyahu opposes Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- Palestinian factions have demanded a cessation of Israeli aggression and the withdrawal of the regime's forces from the Gaza Strip.
• Al-Qassam ATGM strikes Israeli vehicle for first time ISNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Palestinian Resistance fighters carried on their confrontation with Israeli occupation forces on multiple fronts in the Gaza Strip, as fighting concentrated in the southern areas of Rafah on Sunday.
• Hamas fighters confront Israeli forces in Rafah Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- Palestinian Resistance fighters have confronted Israeli military forces on multiple fronts in the Gaza Strip, with their military capacity remaining intact after eight months of Israel's genocidal war on the besieged territory.
• Hezbollah: All sensitive Israeli targets within range; Tel Aviv seeks to make up for losses Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- Amid the Israeli regime's repeated threats of waging a war against Lebanon, Hezbollah says launching such military action against the country would not help Tel Aviv make up for its defeats.
• Lebanon denies Telegraph claims, invites officials for airport tour ISNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Following an unfounded report that Hezbollah receives and stores weapons at the airport of Beirut, the Lebanese Air Transport holds The Telegraph responsible for the safety of the civilian infrastructure.
• Hezbollah targets Israel's al-Motellah base IRNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement says it has targeted the Israeli regime's al-Motellah base in northern occupied Palestine.
• Iraqi resistance to fight Israel 'at zero distance,' official warns Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- An Iraqi official has warned that the country's resistance fighters would engage the Israeli regime "at zero distance" if the latter realized its threats of waging a war against Lebanon.

Other Conflicts

• Speech by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees at the University of Nairobi UNHCR 24 Jun 2024
• Children and armed conflicts: Council updates EU guidelines and approves conclusions EC/CEU 24 Jun 2024 -- The Council today adopted updated EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict, which were first adopted in 2003 and then updated in 2008, and approved conclusions on the matter.
• PH: China harassment in Ayungin 'aggressive, illegal use of force' Philippine News Agency 24 Jun 2024 -- The recent harassment by Chinese vessels on Philippine boats in Ayungin Shoal was an "aggressive and illegal use of force," the Philippine government said Monday.
• Taliban tout UN invite to Doha meeting as proof of regime's rising importance VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- Afghanistan's Taliban are touting a United Nations invitation to an international conference in Qatar later this month, viewing it as an acknowledgment of their administration's growing significance globally.
• Ethnic rebels seize airport in Myanmar beach town Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- Ethnic rebels seized the airport that serves one of Myanmar's premiere resort beaches in Rakhine state on Sunday, as thousands of civilians fled fighting between the military and rebel forces in embattled Thandwe township, according to residents.
• Myanmar airstrike on monastery where villagers were sheltering kills 17 activists Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- Myanmar junta forces killed 17 people in an airstrike on a monastery where people were taking shelter from fighting after insurgents battling to end military rule attacked a nearby army camp, members of anti-junta militia groups told Radio Free Asia on Monday.
• Myanmar junta chief issues rare apology for shooting death of Buddhist abbot Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- Myanmar's junta chief issued a rare apology on Monday for last week's fatal shooting of a senior Buddhist monk, but claimed that military troops fired on his vehicle for "security reasons."
• "King" of Violent Haitian Gang Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Gun Smuggling and Money Laundering US Dept. of Justice 24 Jun 2024 -- Joly Germine, 31, of Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, was sentenced today to 420 months in prison for his role in a gunrunning conspiracy that smuggled firearms to Haiti in violation of U.S. export laws, and the laundering of ransoms paid for U.S. hostages held by the notoriously violent Haitian gang known as 400 Mawozo.
• Kenyan police officers may deploy to Haiti Tuesday, reports say VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- Kenyan police officers may be set for deployment to Haiti on Tuesday, according to local reports and the French news agency, AFP. Multiple inquiries to the government of Kenya for confirmation of such reports were not answered. This development comes after numerous delays and court challenges, including the newest lawsuit that accused Kenyan President William Ruto of contempt of court.
• Sudan: WHO appalled by horrific attack on El Fasher's maternity hospital UN News 24 Jun 2024 -- Heavy fighting in Sudan hit a new low over the weekend when a maternity hospital in besieged El Fasher city came under attack, killing a pharmacy worker and prompting new calls on Monday from the head of the UN health agency for the violence to stop.
• Sudan: Council lists 6 individuals for undermining stability and political transition EC/CEU 24 Jun 2024 -- The Council adopted restrictive measures today against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where fighting is still ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective affiliated militias.
• Seven, including children, killed as over 100 abducted in gunmen attack in northern Nigeria Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- Gunmen have attacked a village in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least seven people and abducting more than 100 others, residents and police say.
• Officials highlight ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia UN News 24 Jun 2024 -- A UN Security Council meeting on Monday detailed Somalia's "exacerbated" humanitarian needs in the face of climate shocks and ongoing Government efforts to counter the terrorist group, Al-Shabaab.
• As United Nations Somalia Mission Draws Down, Speakers in Security Council Urge Government Continue Efforts on Security Sector Reform, Fight against Al-Shabaab UN Security Council 24 Jun 2024 -- In its journey from conflict to recovery, Somalia continues to pursue its key national priorities — including the adoption of constitutional amendments to the first four chapters of its 2012 Provisional Constitution, introducing a "one-person, one-vote" electoral model — a senior official told the Security Council today, as members warned that Al-Shabaab continues to pose a serious threat to the country's peace and security.
• We urge Somalia to continue its efforts on security sector reform: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Jun 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia.

News Reports

• EU imposes first ever sanctions on leading cybercriminals Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2024 -- The Foreign Affairs Council has adopted sanctions against six Russian individuals responsible for serious cyber operations that have caused widespread damage in the EU, including bank hacks and ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the Release of the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2024
• US moves Brunei, Sudan to blacklist on human trafficking report VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- The U.S. State Department moved Brunei and Sudan to Tier 3 on the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released Monday, which could subject the countries to sanctions or cutbacks in U.S. assistance.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on June 24, 2024 PRC MofA 24 Jun 2024
• Xi meets Duda as two countries to push ties to higher level Global Times 24 Jun 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two countries signed a series of bilateral cooperation documents in trade and agriculture, and the two leaders also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis.
• US condemned for attempting to sow discord between China and Russia, N.Korea Global Times 24 Jun 2024 -- Experts have rebuked the US for trying to sow discord between China and Russia, and North Korea, noting that the closer relationship between the two Chinese neighbors is based on current realities, as their mutual support can break through Western blockades.
• MOFCOM deplores US government plan to curb outbound investment in Chinese technology firms Global Times 24 Jun 2024 -- China's Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) on Monday hit back at the US' plans to curb new US investment in critical Chinese tech industries, saying China firmly opposes the US' coercive move and reserves the right to take counter measures.
• Decline of American students in China could mean fewer experts VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- The number of Americans studying in China has dropped dramatically in recent years from around 11,000 in 2019 to 800 this year, and the slump is so bad that some China scholars worry the United States could lose a generation of "China experts" as a result.
• China, Horn of Africa countries set to push forward bilateral cooperation Global Times 24 Jun 2024 -- The second Senior Officials Meeting of the Second Horn of Africa Peace Conference convened in Beijing on Monday, with officials from China and African countries vowing to push forward bilateral cooperation to achieve more new results and benefit the people of both sides.
• Hong Kongers in UK 'feeling nervous' over ID card changes Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- Hong Kong residents will need to replace their ID cards over the next two years, authorities say, which could force those living in the United Kingdom or elsewhere to choose between going back and risking possible arrest, or being unable to return indefinitely.
• China changes names of 630 Uyghur villages in Xinjiang: report Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- China has changed the names of about 630 Uyghur villages to Mandarin words such as "Harmony" and "Unity" to promote ethnic harmony in Xinjiang, a report by a human rights group found,
• China's Ministry of State Security warns passengers against unauthorized photographing at military-civilian airports Global Times 24 Jun 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on Monday that passengers on civilian flights are required to comply with regulations and are prohibited from taking unauthorized photographs of sensitive military areas and equipment. This warning followed the circulation of an online video showing a foreigner suspected of illegally photographing a military-civilian airport in China, which garnered widespread public attention.
• Taiwan says Beijing has no jurisdiction over independence supporters Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te hit out on Monday at Beijing's warnings of prison and even the death penalty for supporters of Taiwan's independence, saying China has no power to prosecute people on the island.
• 'Autocracy not democracy is the crime,' Lai says to China CNA 24 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Monday that autocracy, not democracy, is deserving of punishment in response to the recent threat by Chinese authorities to impose the death penalty on "diehard" advocates of Taiwan independence.
• Lai to seek ruling on whether passed amendments are constitutional CNA 24 Jun 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said that although he signed recent controversial amendments that will strengthen the Legislature's power into law on Monday, he will soon seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court.
• KMT, TPP slam Lai over plan to seek constitutional ruling on reform bills CNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's opposition parties on Monday slammed President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) plan to seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court on the recently passed legislative reform amendments despite signing them into law.
• Daily PLA flights near Taiwan island see major increase over past week Global Times 24 Jun 2024 -- The defense authority of the island of Taiwan has reported consecutive double-digit numbers of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft operating around the island over the past week. This comes as the mainland intensifies regular drills and patrols amid attempts by "Taiwan independence" secessionists to resist reunification by force.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Jun 2024
• North Korea's 'Deepening Military Cooperation' With Moscow Condemned RFE/RL 24 Jun 2024 -- The United States, South Korea, and Japan have condemned the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, while a top North Korean military official has reiterated Pyongyang's support for Moscow's war against Ukraine.
• Signs emerge North Korea-Russia defense pact making China anxious VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- The United States is carefully studying a new mutual defense pact between Russia and North Korea, which Washington believes could aid Pyongyang in its nuclear and long-range missile development programs.
• North Korea relaunches balloons, likely to drop trash in South VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- North Korea resumed launching balloons filled with trash toward South Korea on Monday night, marking a renewed phase in their ongoing Cold War-style campaign on the Korean Peninsula.
• Press Statement of Vice Minister of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Kim Kang Il, vice-minister of National Defence of the DPRK, Monday made public the following press statement "The DPRK strongly denounces provocative action of hostile forces with all possibilities of demonstrating deterrence":
• Press Statement of Vice-Chairman of WPK Central Military Commission KCNA 24 Jun 2024 -- Pak Jong Chon, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), made public the following press statement on June 24:
• Effort to restore Iran nuclear deal 'remains elusive', Security Council hears UN News 24 Jun 2024 -- Restoring the Iran nuclear deal to its full and effective implementation "remains elusive", the UN's top political affairs official said on Monday, adding that participating countries remain at odds with each other.
• Security Council Hears Briefings on Non-Proliferation, Calls for Return to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action UN Security Council 24 Jun 2024
• Iran and UN Security Council Resolution 2231: E3 Joint Statement UK FCDO 24 Jun 2024 -- The UK, France and Germany (E3) have issued a joint statement following the UN Security Council meeting to discuss the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2231.
• Iran must live up to its commitments under the JCPoA: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Jun 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran.
• Iran, Bahrain agree to start talks aimed at resuming diplomatic relations IRNA 24 Jun 2024 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Bahrain have agreed to establish the necessary mechanisms to discuss how to resume political ties.
• Iran, Bahrain agree to start talks on resuming relations ISNA 24 Jun 2024 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Bahrain have agreed to start negotiations on the resumption of political relations between the two countries after a hiatus of more than eight years.
• Iran opens $3 billion worth of petroleum industry projects Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- Iran has launched 17 major petroleum industry projects with an investment worth $3 billion as the country moves ahead with plans to expand its oil sector despite sanctions affecting its access to foreign investment and technology.
• Highlights: Fourth debate in 2024 Iran presidential election Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- The fourth televised debate in the 2024 Iranian presidential election was held on Monday night, with six contenders presenting their blueprints on the country's foreign policy.
• Activists accuse 2 Chinese companies of helping junta control the internet Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- Two Chinese companies are helping Myanmar's military junta to limit citizens' access to the internet, a covert group of activists opposed to military rule said.
• More unrest in New Caledonia after detained Kanak activists sent to France Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- Renewed protests have erupted in New Caledonia after indigenous Kanak independence activists that French authorities blame for last month's riots were arrested and some transferred to pre-trial detention in France.
• INS SUNAYNA DEPARTS PORT LOUIS India PIB 24 Jun 2024 -- INS Sunayna concluded her visit to Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 Jun 24
• At the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Baiba Braže calls for rapidly adopting sanctions against Belarus and agreeing on the next sanctions round against Russia Latvia MFA 24 Jun 2024 -- On 24 June 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, took part in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in Luxembourg, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers took decisions on approval of sanctions against Russia as well as discussing future support to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggression, as well as the situation in the Middle East, the Western Balkans, Georgia, and the Great Lakes region.
• How the presidential candidates see top foreign policy issues VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- An aggressive Russia, an emboldened China, a tempestuous Middle East and the fragile global relationships needed to confront these challenges are major foreign policy issues neither Joe Biden nor Donald Trump can dodge if either wins November's election.
• Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell after the meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Jun 2024 -- Check against delivery!
• Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Jun 2024 -- Check against delivery!
• US official on Vietnam visit warns of 'irresponsible' China Radio Free Asia 24 Jun 2024 -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink has visited Vietnam for talks with senior officials on bilateral relations and regional issues including the disputed South China Sea where, he said, China had been engaging in irresponsible and "deeply destabilizing" behavior.
• Chinese Megaprojects Back In Fashion In Central Asia's Poorest States RFE/RL 24 Jun 2024 -- For most of the last two decades, China has been the most obvious source of foreign direct investment for the countries of Central Asia.
• On the Acquittal of Philippine Former Senator De Lima on All Charges US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2024 -- The United States welcomes the acquittal of former Philippine Senator Leila de Lima on the final criminal charge against her.
• World News in Brief: Guterres condemns terror attacks in Dagestan, call to end 'war on drugs', women Heads of State UN News 24 Jun 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General has condemned Sunday's terror attacks against several churches and synagogues in Russia's mainly-Muslim Dagestan region, with the death toll now rising to at least 20, according to latest reports.