26 June 2024 Military News |
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Current Operations
- June 26 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 26 Jun 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command forces successfully destroyed one Houthi radar site in a Houthi controlled area of Yemen.
- Houthis Claim Use of Domestic-Made Hypersonic Missile Against Israeli Ship in Arabian Sea Sputnik 26 Jun 2024 -- Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as Houthis, claimed that it has used the first domestically-made hypersonic missile against an Israeli vessel in the Arabian Sea, military spokesman Yahya Saree said on Wednesday.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Biden pardons veterans convicted by US military for gay sex VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden issued a proclamation Wednesday that would pardon eligible military veterans convicted for consensual gay sex, which was illegal in the military prior to 2013.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. DoD 26 Jun 2024
- Defense Science Board Presents Findings on Climate Change and Global Security at U.S.-Canada Working Group Meeting DoD 26 Jun 2024 -- The Defense Science Board presented their findings yesterday from the 2023 Summer Study on Climate Change and Global Security to officials from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Canadian Department of National Defence.
- Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Remarks for the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS) Arlington, Virginia (As Delivered) DoD 26 Jun 2024
- DOD, Partners Find Data Sharing Challenging DoD News 26 Jun 2024 -- The mission of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office is to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, data and analytics across the Defense Department in an effort to modernize the force.
- Gen. Langley ACHOD 2024 Opening Remarks AFRICOM 26 Jun 2024
- U.S. strategic bombers conclude monthlong Bomber Task Force-Europe missions EUCOM 26 Jun 2024 -- Four U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers return to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., concluding their overseas deployment with Global Guardian, a U.S. Northern Command-led exercise integrating with eight NATO Allies, June 20, 2024.
- Energy Assurance Campaign Plan emphasizes robust, secure, mission-ready posture US Air Force 26 Jun 2024 -- The Air Force Materiel Command released an updated Energy Assurance Campaign Plan, providing a foundation for collaboration, cooperation and innovation in all energy-related fields across the organization.
- LeMay Center, AMC announce major update to Air Mobility Operations Doctrine US Air Force 26 Jun 2024 -- The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and Air Mobility Command collaborated on significant revisions to the recently released Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-36, Air Mobility Operations, reflecting the service's renewed commitment to maneuverability and lethality.
- Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Hosts Staff Talks in Manila, Philippines Aboard USS Blue Ridge US Navy 26 Jun 2024 -- Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet hosted allied staff talks with members of the Philippines Armed Forces aboard U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Manila, Philippines, June 20-21.
- George Washington, Peru Conduct Bilateral Exercises US Navy 26 Jun 2024 -- Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducted bilateral engagements between the U.S. and Peruvian navies as a part of Southern Seas 2024 deployment from June 19-24.
- Guam National Guard Trains with Armed Forces of Philippines Army News 26 Jun 2024 -- The Guam National Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, partners in the State Partnership Program, conducted a mass-casualty field training exercise June 6-10.
- US partners with Togo to reinforce country's resilience, natural disaster response Army News 26 Jun 2024 -- Whether it's devastating floods, wildfires or powerful storms, Togolese officials are committed to aiding communities impacted by a wide range of potential disasters and the U.S. government is helping with the delivery of a new facility to help Togo's ministries and emergency response organizations to better coordinate.
- NATO Approves Rutte as Next Secretary General Sputnik 26 Jun 2024 -- Earlier, Mark Rutte said he planned to take a three-month sabbatical before becoming NATO secretary general.
- NATO Allies select Mark Rutte as next Secretary General NATO 26 Jun 2024 -- On Wednesday (26 June 2024), the North Atlantic Council decided to appoint Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General of NATO, succeeding Jens Stoltenberg.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Rutte can ensure NATO's capability to meet all security challenges Estonia MFA 26 Jun 2024
- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin have a phone conversation Russia MoD 26 Jun 2024 -- On 25 June 2024, at the initiative of the American side Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a phone conversation.
- Pentagon chief calls Russia's new defense minister for first time Press TV 26 Jun 2024 -- Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin and Russian Minister of Defense Andrei Belousov have discussed the current conflict in Ukraine in a phone conversation.
- Focus on defense cited for dropping of live-fire Han Kuang drills on Taiwan CNA 26 Jun 2024 -- Troops on the island of Taiwan will not fire live ammunition during this year's Han Kuang exercises to concentrate instead on defensive plans, according to Chief of the General Staff Admiral Mei Chia-shu (梅家樹).
- North Korea's missile launch ends in mid-air explosion: South Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2024 -- North Korea test fired a ballistic missile over the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, but it exploded in the air soon after the launch, South Korea's military said.
- North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Towards East Sea - Reports Sputnik 26 Jun 2024 -- North Korea launched an unspecified ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Tuesday, citing the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Uniqueness of India's nuclear trajectory premised on the principle of 'No First Use & Massive Retaliation': CDS Gen Anil Chauhan India PIB 26 Jun 2024 -- Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has reiterated that the uniqueness of India's nuclear trajectory is premised on the principle of 'No First Use & Massive Retaliation'
- DRDO hands over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian Navy India PIB 26 Jun 2024 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi on June 26, 2024
- ROYAL SAUDI NAVAL FORCES (RSNF) TRAINEES JOIN FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON (1TS) FOR AFLOAT ATTACHMENT India PIB 26 Jun 2024 -- 76 trainees of King Fahad Naval Academy of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) joined the First Training Squadron, 1TS of the Indian Navy at Southern Naval Command, Kochi on 24 Jun 24
- President Radev: Modernisation of the Armed Forces Must Take into Account the New Realities in the Defence Sector President of the Republic of Bulgaria 26 Jun 2024 -- The war in Ukraine has seriously changed not only the security architecture on a global scale, but also the way of conducting warfare, as well as the tactics and means used to implement operations.
- A look at the Defence news 17 - 23 June Netherlands Ministry of Defence 26 Jun 2024
- PH reaffirms strong defense ties with Brunei Philippine News Agency 26 Jun 2024 -- The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral defense ties with Brunei Darussalam.
- Joint Statement on the U.S. - Romania Strategic Dialogue US Dept. of State 26 Jun 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Romania on the occasion of the U.S. - Romania Strategic Dialogue.
- On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby The White House 26 Jun 2024
Defense Industry
Other Conflicts
- 26 June 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 26 Jun 2024
- PM Netanyahu on the Northern Border: "Here as well, we will achieve victory, nothing less." Israel - Prime Minister 26 Jun 2024
- Israel's Gallant: 'Significant progress' made on US arms shipments VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- Israeli defense chief Yoav Gallant on Wednesday said "significant progress" has been made in allaying Israel's concerns about the flow of U.S. weapons to the Jewish state.
- June 25: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 26 Jun 2024
- UNRWA Situation Report #115 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem - All information from 20-24 June 2024, is valid as of 24 June 2024 at 22:30 (local time) UNRWA 26 Jun 2024
- We'll never abandon Gaza, pledges top UN aid official UN News 26 Jun 2024 -- UN aid teams and partner organizations remain deeply committed to delivering lifesaving supplies to Gazans in need, despite the increasing dangers of working there, the Organization's top aid official said on Wednesday.
- Readout of National Security Advisor to the Vice President Phil Gordon's Trip to Israel and the West Bank The White House 26 Jun 2024
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant The White House 26 Jun 2024
- Germany warns Israel conflict with Hezbollah could spark 'unimaginable' regional war Press TV 26 Jun 2024 -- Germany has voiced deep concern over potential further escalation along Lebanon's southern border, where the resistance movement Hezbollah is engaged in intense clashes with Israel.
- Erdogan warns West against 'patting Israel on the back' for Lebanon war plans Press TV 26 Jun 2024 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey warns the West against "patting Israel on the back" for planning to attack Lebanon and ignite a catastrophic regional conflict.
- Armenia's Recognition Of Palestine Is As Much About The Caucasus As It Is The Middle East RFE/RL 26 Jun 2024 -- When Armenia announced on June 21 that it was officially recognizing Palestine as a state, it cited the "catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and the ongoing military conflict" there. But Yerevan's calculations began long before the current war in Gaza and have less to do with the conflict in the Middle East and more to do with those closer to home in the Caucasus.
- No: 120, 26 June 2024, Regarding the Social Media Post by the Israeli Foreign Minister Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jun 2024
- Israel sinking deeper in swamp of Gaza's war of attrition, says Hezbollah deputy chief Press TV 26 Jun 2024 -- A senior Hezbollah official has cast doubts on the United States' sincerity to stop the Gaza war, stressing that Israel is "sinking deeper and deeper into the swamp" of the attrition war as it has failed to achieve a single victory after 264 days of a bloody onslaught.
- Iraqi resistance hits vital target with drones in Israel Press TV 26 Jun 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has conducted a fresh retaliatory strike on an Israeli military position in the occupied territories.
- UN hears testimony from former child soldier on brutal reality of war UN News 26 Jun 2024 -- The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard powerful and personal testimony from a former child soldier who recounted harrowing experiences of being abducted and forced to join an armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- Grave Violations against Children in Armed Conflict at Record High; Speakers in Day-Long Debate Explore Ways to Bolster Norms to Protect Them from Harm UN Security Council 26 Jun 2024 -- The Security Council met today in an open debate to discuss the theme "How to advance our collective norms towards protecting children and ending all grave violations" and consider the latest report of the Secretary-General (document S/2024/384).
- Public Statement by Chair of Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict UN Security Council 26 Jun 2024 -- The Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, in connection with the examination of the sixth report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Afghanistan (document S/2023/893), agreed to address the following messages through a public statement by the Chair of the Working Group:
- UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban's remarks at the UN Security Council Open Debate: How to advance our collective norms towards protecting children and ending all grave violations UNICEF 26 Jun 2024 -- "Council President Ambassador Joonkook Hwang, Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Deputy Chair of the group of the Elders, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen.
- We call on all parties to conflict to prevent and end grave violations against children: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 26 Jun 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on Children and Armed Conflict.
- NSC shrugs off militants' call for PH to 'demilitarize' WPS Philippine News Agency 26 Jun 2024 -- Demilitarizing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is out of the government's options in dealing with issues on the disputed territory as such a move will only benefit China, a ranking National Security Council (NSC) official said on Wednesday.
- Drafting of women underway in Myanmar, despite junta claims to the contrary Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2024 -- Myanmar's junta has begun conscripting women into the military to help shore up troop losses despite claims to the contrary, residents said Wednesday.
- 'Neither hospitals nor doctors' for 10,000 displaced in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2024 -- About 10,000 people in Myanmar, most of them members of the mainly Muslim Rohingya minority displaced by fighting, are in urgent need of food and medical aid, residents told Radio Free Asia on Tuesday.
- War, lack of resources complicate judicial plans in Myanmar rebel zones Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2024 -- Myanmar's ethnic minority insurgent groups are grappling with a growing problem as they take over larger areas from junta forces in a surge of fighting since a 2021 coup: how to maintain law and order with few resources and while under constant threat of attack.
- Rights expert urges banks to stop financing Myanmar junta weapons trade UN News 26 Jun 2024 -- Foreign banks are allegedly helping Myanmar's military junta acquire weapons and military supplies, facilitating a "campaign of violence and brutality" as the civil war there grinds on, according to an independent UN human rights expert on Wednesday.
- WFP condemns looting and burning of its warehouse in Myanmar WFP 26 Jun 2024 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemns the looting of food supplies and burning of its warehouse in Maungdaw in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State last Saturday.
- UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell warns of a deepening crisis for children following a visit to Sudan UNICEF 26 Jun 2024 -- Children across Sudan are continuing to pay a devastating price for the conflict that has ravaged the country, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell warned, following a visit to Port Sudan. More than half of the country's 24 million children - some 14 million - are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and almost all of Sudan's children are not in school.
- Canada announces an additional $5.7 million in funding to support the deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti Canada 26 Jun 2024 -- Canada and Haiti share a positive, long-standing relationship, and Canada remains steadfast in its support for Haiti and its people.
- Government of Canada announces $5.7 million in new funding to support the deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti Canada 26 Jun 2024
- ICC convicts al-Qaida leader for war crimes in Mali VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Mali from 2012-2013.
- Congo's children: Recruited, raped and killed in conflict VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- A Congolese teenager appealed to the U.N. Security Council Wednesday to protect children in his country, where conflict between the military and armed groups in the country's east is exacting an appalling toll on children.
- Meeting Between Kosovo, Serbia Leaders Falls Through As EU Vows Normalization RFE/RL 26 Jun 2024 -- A scheduled meeting between the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo aimed at renewing of the process of talks on the normalization of relations between the two countries failed to take place in Brussels on June 26 amid continued signs of animosity on both sides.
- Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: Remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell after the High-Level meeting with Prime Minister Kurti and President Vučić European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 Jun 2024 -- Check against delivery!
- Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: Remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell ahead of the High-Level meeting with Prime Minister Kurti and President Vučić European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 Jun 2024 -- Check against delivery!
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News Reports
- Russian National Charged for Conspiring with Russian Military Intelligence to Destroy Ukrainian Government Computer Systems and Data US Dept. of Justice 26 Jun 2024 -- A federal grand jury in Maryland returned an indictment yesterday charging Amin Timovich Stigal (Амин Тимович Стигал), 22, a Russian citizen, with conspiracy to hack into and destroy computer systems and data. In advance of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, targets included Ukrainian Government systems and data with no military or defense-related roles. Later targets included computer systems in countries that were providing support to Ukraine, including the United States. Stigal remains at large.
- Emotional homecoming for WikiLeaks' Assange VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in his home country of Australia a free man Wednesday after agreeing to a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors over espionage charges, ending a 14-year legal odyssey.
- Juan Orlando Hernández, Former President of Honduras, Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute More Than 400 Tons of Cocaine and Related Firearms Offenses US Dept. of Justice 26 Jun 2024 -- The former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, 55, also known as JOH, was sentenced today to 540 months in prison and 60 months of supervised release for cocaine importation and related weapons offenses. The former two-term president was in office until weeks before his extradition to the United States in April 2022. Hernández was convicted on March 8 following a three-week jury trial.
- US judge sentences Honduran ex-president to 45 years for drug trafficking VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was sentenced Wednesday in New York to 45 years in U.S. prison for aiding drug traffickers who used the Honduran military and national police forces to transport large amounts of cocaine into the United States.
- Evidence mounts Islamic State is looking to the US southern border VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- U.S. intelligence and security officials are increasing their focus on the country's southern border, worried the constant flow of migrants has attracted the attention of the Islamic State terror group.
- Russian National Charged for Conspiring with Russian Military Intelligence to Destroy Ukrainian Government Computer Systems and Data US Dept. of Justice 26 Jun 2024 -- A federal grand jury in Maryland returned an indictment yesterday charging Amin Timovich Stigal (Амин Тимович Стигал), 22, a Russian citizen, with conspiracy to hack into and destroy computer systems and data. In advance of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, targets included Ukrainian Government systems and data with no military or defense-related roles. Later targets included computer systems in countries that were providing support to Ukraine, including the United States. Stigal remains at large.
- Russian Indicted In U.S. For Alleged Cyberattacks Against Ukraine Before War RFE/RL 26 Jun 2024 -- A federal grand jury in the U.S. state of Maryland has returned an indictment charging a 22-year-old Russian citizen with conspiracy to hack into Ukrainian government computer systems and destroy them and their data.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to questions at the Primakov Readings International Forum, Moscow, June 26, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jun 2024
- Press release on retaliatory measures for discrimination against Russian journalists in Austria Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jun 2024
- Russia: Statement by High Representative Borrell on Russia's decision to block a number of European media European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 Jun 2024 -- The EU condemns the totally unfounded decision by the Russian authorities to block access to over eighty European media in Russia.
- Russia Ready to Follow Path of Restoration of Diplomatic Ties With Georgia Sputnik 26 Jun 2024 -- Russia is ready to follow the path of restoration of diplomatic relations with Georgia and supports such initiatives from Tbilisi, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
- Trial Of Journalist Gershkovich Under Way In Russia As U.S. Calls For His Immediate Release RFE/RL 26 Jun 2024 -- The trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been in Russian detention for more than a year on espionage charges that he, his employer, and the U.S. government have rejected as politically motivated, began on June 26.
- Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Dagestan, Russian Federation UN Security Council 26 Jun 2024
- China steps up maritime challenges to Taiwan, Japan VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- The Chinese coast guard has increased its activities in disputed waters near Taiwan and Japan in recent days, forcing Taipei and Tokyo to engage in tense standoffs with Chinese coast guard vessels.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on June 26, 2024 PRC MofA 26 Jun 2024
- Xi meets Vietnam PM, calls for maintaining solidarity and friendship Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh in Beijing on Wednesday, saying that the rapid economic development and long-term social stability of the two countries demonstrate the strengths of the socialist system.
- US criticizes China in international religious freedom report VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- The United States criticized China in the State Department's 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom, describing the country as a repressive regime.
- US: China still arresting 'thousands' each year for practicing faith Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2024 -- Chinese authorities continue to arrest "thousands" of people a year for practicing their faith in ways that undermine the primacy of the Chinese Communist Party, a new U.S. State Department report says.
- Japan hypes Chinese 'recon activities' amid US-led trilateral drills Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- Japan hyped intensified Chinese "reconnaissance activities" amid a US-led trilateral exercise in South Korea. The joint drills on China's doorstep not only show off force against North Korea amid its recent agreement on a security pact with Russia, but also target China, experts said on Wednesday.
- DPP caucus formally requests injunction, ruling on oversight laws CNA 26 Jun 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus on Wednesday petitioned the Constitutional Court for a ruling on government oversight amendments that took effect the same day.
- China attempting to normalize maritime patrols around Kinmen: Minister CNA 26 Jun 2024 -- China is attempting to establish a new normal by increasing its activities in the prohibited and restricted waters around Kinmen, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said on Wednesday.
- Mainland authorities send out strong deterrence to 'Taiwan independence' separatists, clarify scope of law enforcement Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- Mainland authorities continued to send a strong signal of deterrence to "Taiwan independence" separatists and further clarified that the recently released guidelines on imposing criminal punishments on diehard separatists for conducting or inciting secession do not target or involve the general populace on the island.
- Mainland authorities to pursue diehard Taiwan separatists to the end: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- The guidelines on imposing criminal punishment on diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists for conducting or inciting secession target a very small number of diehards who have engaged in particularly egregious pro-independence rhetoric and activities. The national law enforcement and judicial authorities will handle cases strictly in accordance with the law, punish crimes, and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, a State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson said on Wednesday.
- China Coast Guard initiates new enforcement model in waters near Kinmen Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- The Fujian Coast Guard carried out regular law enforcement patrols in the waters near Kinmen on Tuesday. Experts said on Wednesday that the mainland's coast guard adopted a new model of conducting law enforcement by expanding the scope of enforcement, which has seen a transition to "all-weather enforcement" and further enhanced the intensity.
- Taiwan authorities responsible for obstructing cross-Straits cooperation, restricting investment in Chinese mainland: spokesperson Global Times 26 Jun 2024 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council stated on Wednesday at a regular press conference that the Taiwan authorities are obstructing cross-Straits economic cooperation when asked to comment on the decline in its investment in the Chinese mainland.
- Taiwan probes reports of direct Chinese influence at TV station Radio Free Asia 26 Jun 2024 -- Authorities in democratic Taiwan are investigating reports that a journalist from China's state news agency Xinhua played a key role in editing the content of a political talk show at one of the island's TV stations.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 26, 2024 ROC MND 26 Jun 2024
- CDC to buy 5.5 million COVID-19 vaccines, to administer from October CNA 26 Jun 2024 -- Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Wednesday announced a plan to buy 5.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines targeting new variants that it will begin administering, along with flu vaccines, in October.
- Ghazizadeh Hashemi quits Iran's presidential race Press TV 26 Jun 2024 -- Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, one among the six candidates who are vying to become Iran's next president, has quit the race.
- Telephone conversation with Acting Head of the Executive Branch of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Mokhber President of Russia 26 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Acting Head of the Executive Branch of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Mokhber.
- Russia says work underway on 'big treaty' with Iran Press TV 26 Jun 2024 -- Russia says it is working on a significant cooperation agreement with Iran, a sign of growing friendship between the two nations.
- Iran, Russia sign major gas supply agreement Press TV 26 Jun 2024 -- Tehran and Moscow have signed a major agreement for the supply of gas from Russia to Iran, according to official news agencies of the two countries.
- Pakistan hits back at US Congress' call for election probe VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- Pakistan strongly objected Wednesday to a U.S. congressional resolution calling for an investigation into interference and fraud allegations related to Pakistan's February 8 parliamentary elections.
- Justice Department to Recover Over $100 Million in Additional Funds Linked to 1MDB Scheme US Dept. of Justice 26 Jun 2024 -- The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, members of his family, and trust entities Low established (collectively, the "Low Parties") that resolves two civil forfeiture cases.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Kenyan President William Ruto US Dept. of State 26 Jun 2024
- Kenya: Statement by High Representative Borrell on the latest developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 Jun 2024 -- The European Union has followed with concern the outbreak of violence that erupted during the protests in Kenya yesterday, which resulted in the loss of lives, numerous injuries and significant damage to public and private property.
- Several shot, protesters storm Kenya's parliament after lawmakers approve tax hikes VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- Several people were shot outside Kenya's parliament on Tuesday as police clashed with protesters who stormed the complex after lawmakers passed highly controversial tax increases.
- Kenyans wonder why police are deployed to Haiti while unrest churns at home VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- Four hundred Kenyan security officers arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, part of a contingent of international police forces sent to quell gang violence and restore democratic rule in the Caribbean nation. At the same time, protests over proposed tax increases in Kenya turned violent as demonstrators stormed the parliament building, and clashes with police turned deadly.
- Appointments Reportedly Agreed For 4 Top Spots In Brussels RFE/RL 26 Jun 2024 -- Nominees for four of the top jobs in Brussels have reportedly been agreed upon, with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas being tapped as the European Union's top diplomat, while European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will be nominated to serve a second term and former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa is set to become European Council president.
- Estonian PM Kallas, EU's Next Top Diplomat, Brings Post-Soviet Perspective, Liberal Pedigree RFE/RL 26 Jun 2024 -- Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is poised to become the EU's top diplomat following weeks of intense political maneuvering over its most senior posts, elevating a staunch defender of liberal democracy, shaped by her personal experience of Soviet occupation, to a crucial role shaping and advancing the bloc's security and defense goals.
- Pro-Russian Dodon Blames 'All Sides' For Ukraine War, Won't Pledge To Accept Vote Results In Moldova RFE/RL 26 Jun 2024 -- Igor Dodon, the pro-Russian leader of Moldova's largest opposition party and a former president, won't commit to running in Moldova's upcoming presidential election as he looks to spearhead the defeat of incumbent Maia Sandu and her pro-EU agenda.
- General Zuñiga Reportedly Leading Bolivian Coup Attempt: 'We Will Regain Our Homeland' Sputnik 26 Jun 2024 -- The Commander in Chief of the Bolivian Army Juan Jose Zuñiga, who is leading the apparent coup attempt against President Luis Arce, said on Wednesday that the military would "regain our homeland."
- World News in Brief: ICC convicts Malian extremist of war crimes, Sudan crisis update, UN Police Summit preview UN News 26 Jun 2024 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) handed down a war crimes conviction on Wednesday against an Al Qaida-linked Malian former self-styled police chief who faced a range of charges, from torture to rape.
- Security challenges, internal division, mar Somalia's 64th birthday VOA 26 Jun 2024 -- Somalia, an impoverished nation in the horn of Africa, has begun celebrating 65 years of independence, though it comes amid a backdrop of division and a pivotal security transition.
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