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• 'Trio of Evil' targeted: Yemen unleashes attacks on Israel, US, UK ships Press TV 01 Jul 2024 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have announced staging four operations targeting vessels belonging to the Israeli regime, the United States, and the UK, which the forces identified as the "Trio of Evil."

Defense Policy / Programs

• US bases across Europe bracing for possible terror attack VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- U.S. military bases and personnel across Europe are on heightened alert, after new intelligence warned of a possible terror attack targeting either facilities or personnel.
• U.S. Bases in Europe Go to Higher State of Alert DoD News 01 Jul 2024 -- U.S. commanders in Europe have placed bases in a higher state of alert, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today.
• Army conducts User Demonstration on modernized Chinook helicopter at Operation Lethal Eagle Army News 01 Jul 2024 -- Screaming Eagle Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division completed testing a modernized version of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the recent exercise, Operation Lethal Eagle (OLE).
• RIMPAC 2024 Kicks Off in Hawaii US Navy 01 Jul 2024 -- The opening ceremony and press conference kicked off the 29th edition of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the world's largest international maritime exercise, today.
• DIANA, NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator, launches new challenges NATO 01 Jul 2024 -- On Monday (1 July 2024), NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) launched its second set of defence and security challenges in need for innovative deep tech solutions.
• NATO Not Planning to Revise Its Nuclear Doctrine - Secretary General Sputnik 01 Jul 2024 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that the alliance currently does not see the need to revise its nuclear doctrine.
• 22 ARW completes first 45-hour nonstop KC-46 flight around the world US Air Force 01 Jul 2024 -- A 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus executed the world's first nonstop, KC-46A westbound circumnavigation endurance flight, called Project Magellan, June 29-July 1, starting and finishing at McConnell Air Force Base.
• Russia to Equip Small Missile Ships With Extra Defense Against Sea Drones Sputnik 01 Jul 2024 -- Russia will start equipping its small missile ships, which are in use in all four Russian naval fleets, with additional anti-maritime-drone protection, based on lessons drawn during the special military operation in Ukraine, Renat Mistakhov, the CEO of Russia's Ak Bars shipbuilding corporation, told Sputnik.
• China's H-6K bomber displays high ballistic missile-carrying capacity Global Times 01 Jul 2024 -- An official photo recently released by the Chinese military showed the outstanding capability of the H-6K bomber in carrying air-launched ballistic missiles - capable of carrying four instead of two previously shown to the public.
• Explosive cooperation in the Philippines Australia DOD 01 Jul 2024 -- From sunrise to sunset, the hills of Northern Luzon in the Philippines were alive with activity, as the ADF and the Armed Forces of the Philippines strengthened bonds through training.
• South Korean Military Says DPRK Fired Two Ballistic Missiles Sputnik 01 Jul 2024 -- North Korea launched two ballistic missiles, including a short-range one, eastward Monday, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing the country's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• Priorities of cooperation with Italy remain unchanged, says Minister of National Defence L. Kasčiūnas Lithuania MND 01 Jul 2024 -- On June 1 Minister of National Defence met with Minister of Defence of Italy Guido Crosetto in Rome with whom he discussed the security situation in Europe, defence cooperation and preparations for the NATO Summit in Washington next week.
• Our partners from the Kingdom of Spain take over command of NATO Multinational Battlegroup Slovakia as of today Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 01 Jul 2024 -- Spain has officially taken over command of the NATO Multinational Battlegroup Slovakia (NATO MN BG SVK) from the Czech Republic at the Military Training Centre (MTC) Lešť today (1 July 2024).
• North Korea hails successful test of missile carrying super-large warhead Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2024 -- North Korea has successfully tested a "new-type" of tactical ballistic missile that can fire a 4.5 ton "super-large" warhead up to 500 km (311 miles), the North's state-run media reported on Tuesday but South Korea's military doubted that the announcement was true, its media reported.
• Finnish MPs Approve Defense Deal to Allow US Troops on Its Soil Sputnik 01 Jul 2024 -- The Finnish parliament has approved a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the United States, granting access to 15 military sites, broadcaster Yle reported on Monday.

Defense Industry

• Contracts For July 1, 2024

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 1 July 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 01 Jul 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Israel fears formation of new front as Ansarullah's clout grows in North Africa Press TV 01 Jul 2024 -- Israeli intelligence agencies are increasingly apprehensive about a potential new front emerging against the regime, as the Yemeni Ansarullah resistance movement is expanding its influence in the North Africa region.
• Israel tells civilians to evacuate Khan Younis in southern Gaza VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- Israel has issued an evacuation order for Palestinians in parts of Khan Younis and surrounding areas, an order that may indicate Israel is planning to target the southern Gaza city for another offensive, as it did earlier this year when thousands of people were displaced and much of Khan Younis was destroyed.
• Israel orders Palestinians to leave southern Gaza Press TV 01 Jul 2024 -- The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation order for parts of Khan Younis and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
• Israel says needs 10,000 forces as it remains mired in Gaza war Press TV 01 Jul 2024 -- The Israeli military says it is in urgent need of thousands of more forces, as the regime is facing increasing challenges almost nine months into its genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.
• June 30: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 01 Jul 2024
• Tens of thousands displaced in new Gaza City escalation UN News 01 Jul 2024 -- Ongoing heavy fighting in northern Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub, UN humanitarians said on Monday.
• UNRWA: Aid delivery to Gaza 'extremely difficult' with Israeli restrictions Press TV 01 Jul 2024 -- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says a humanitarian response to aid delivery to the besieged Gaza Strip will be "extremely difficult, if not impossible" with Israel's severe restrictions.
• Blinken: No main actors want war between Israel, Hezbollah VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- The United States is "determined" to prevent military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah fighters based in southern Lebanon from escalating into an all-out war, America's top diplomat said Monday.

Other Conflicts

• Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sails near the Philippines Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2024 -- China's aircraft carrier the Shandong sailed near the main Philippine island of Luzon late last week in what one analyst said was a show of China's resolve amid tensions with Manila in the South China Sea.
• UN pushes for inclusive future in Afghanistan at Doha talks UN News 01 Jul 2024 -- UN-led efforts to nudge Afghanistan towards a more peaceful and inclusive future with a more equal role for women and girls continued Monday at international talks, which for the first time included the Taliban de facto authorities.
• UN talks in Doha end; recognition remains distant dream for Taliban VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- The third round of U.N.-led talks to explore engagement with Afghanistan ended Monday without the Taliban making any reform pledges or winning concessions from the international community.
• Sudan: UN food convoy attacked, supplies looted amid worsening crisis UN News 01 Jul 2024 -- Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the agency reported.

News Reports

• Treasury Sanctions Mexico- and China-Based Money Launderers Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel US Treasury 01 Jul 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a Mexico-based money launderer and China-based members of a money laundering organization with criminal links to the Sinaloa Cartel as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the flow of illicit narcotics into the United States. This action is the result of the U.S. government's ongoing efforts, in cooperation with the Mexican government, to disrupt the trafficking of fentanyl and save lives — a priority under the President's Unity Agenda. Today's action furthers efforts by Treasury's Counter-Fentanyl Strike Force, which leverages Treasury's unique expertise and capabilities to disrupt the illicit financial networks relied upon by the cartels.
• Press release on Russia's UN Security Council presidency in July 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jul 2024
• Kremlin Expresses Concern Over Ukrainian Troop Movements Near Belarus Border Sputnik 01 Jul 2024 -- Statements about Ukraine's dislocation of troops to the Belarusian border are a cause for concern for Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
• Foreign Ministry statement on imposing personal sanctions on Canadian citizens Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jul 2024
• Numerous espionage activities thwarted since Counter-Espionage Law revision Global Times 01 Jul 2024 -- One year after China implemented its revised Counter-Espionage Law, the country's national security agencies have successfully thwarted a number of espionage activities carried out by foreign entities, such as the notable British MI6 spy case, effectively safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests.
• To carry forward Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, build new type of international relations People's Daily 01 Jul 2024 -- This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Over the past seven decades, these principles have been widely accepted and recognized by countries across the world, becoming an important norm governing contemporary international relations.
• Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence transcend differences in social system, ideology People's Daily 01 Jul 2024 -- This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Although born in Asia, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence transcend differences in social system and ideology.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on July 1, 2024 PRC MofA 01 Jul 2024
• US urged to stop using so-called religious issues to meddle in China's internal affairs: Chinese FM Global Times 01 Jul 2024 -- China opposes the US so-called report on international religious freedom, which has no factual basis, is filled with lies and disinformation and reeks of ideological bias, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday, who urged the US to stop using so-called religious issues to meddle in China's internal affairs.
• Xi is a 'dictator' who broke Hong Kong treaty, ex-governor says Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is a "dictator" who broke his country's 1984 treaty with the United Kingdom about Hong Kong and should not be trusted, the last governor of the former British colony has said.
• Hong Kong launches series of activities to mark 27th anniversary of return to motherland People's Daily 01 Jul 2024 -- A launching ceremony marking the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland was held in Victoria Park of Hong Kong on Saturday, kicking off a series of celebration activities.
• Central bank announces treasury bond borrowing operation for primary dealers, injecting positive impetus to the capital market Global Times 01 Jul 2024 -- The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, announced on Monday that in order to maintain the stable operation of the bond market, based on a careful observation and evaluation of the current market situation, it has decided to conduct treasury bond borrowing operations for primary dealers in open market operations in the near future.
• China's property market shows signs of uptick amid policy supports Global Times 01 Jul 2024 -- China's property market displayed signs of improvement in terms of sales revenues of the top 100 real estate developers, an industry report showed on Monday.
• China's first commercial spacecraft launch site ready for operations People's Daily 01 Jul 2024 -- China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads.
• Control Yuan seeks Constitutional Court ruling on oversight laws CNA 01 Jul 2024 -- The Control Yuan on Monday petitioned the Constitutional Court for a ruling on the constitutionality of government oversight amendments passed by the Legislature in May, arguing that they allowed the legislative body to usurp its power.
• Beijing pressed Laos to include Taiwan in visa policy for Chinese visitors: Taipei Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2024 -- A decision by Laos to include Taiwan in a policy to attract more Chinese tourists was made under pressure from Beijing and is aimed at giving the false impression that Taiwan is part of China, said Taiwan's foreign ministry.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Jul 2024
• Deepening Russia-North Korea ties test US-South Korea deterrence strategy VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- The United States' commitment to providing extended deterrence to South Korea is being put to the test, with some South Korean politicians publicly questioning the effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear umbrella after Russia and North Korea reached a new defense pact.
• Iran's oil exports hit new 5-year high, shipments 4th largest in OPEC Press TV 01 Jul 2024 -- Iran's oil exports have reached a new high in five years, data from an energy trade monitoring company show, as the country gradually regains its position as one of main oil suppliers in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
• To Vote Or Not To Vote? Iranians Mull Continuing Presidential Election Boycott RFE/RL 01 Jul 2024 -- More than 60 percent of Iran's electorate did not vote in the June 28 presidential election, despite it being billed as an important poll given the role that the next president could play in the succession to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
• Floods in Myanmar force 10,000 from their homes, many trapped Radio Free Asia 01 Jul 2024 -- Rivers in northern Myanmar swollen by torrential rain have burst their banks, forcing about 10,000 people, including many displaced by war, to flee, while many others have been trapped on their roofs by the rising waters, relief workers told Radio Free Asia on Monday.
• Is France's Far-Right Victory A Turning Point For Europe? RFE/RL 01 Jul 2024 -- France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, has secured a clear victory in the first round of parliamentary elections. If the party wins an absolute majority in the July 7 runoff, France would have a far-right government for the first time since World War II.
• Macron's a mess: Far right leads France parl. election in blow to president Press TV 01 Jul 2024 -- France's far-right National Rally (RN) has taken the lead in the first round of parliamentary elections, in a blow to President Emmanuel Macron whose alliance came third.
• France's left, center urge alliance against far-right ahead of legislative runoff VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- France's far-right has never been closer to power after winning the first round of snap legislative elections Sunday. It's a stunning result that could see the far-right taking control of the government — and a far-right prime minister ahead of the Paris Olympics — if it wins big in the second round runoff July 7.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Sanctions on Belarus make it harder for Russia to avoid sanctions Estonia MFA 01 Jul 2024 -- Entering into force today, the European Union made sanctions imposed on Belarus stricter to limit the country's ability to take part in Russia's aggression against Ukraine and prevent the circumvention of sanctions imposed on Russia by going through Belarus. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said it was important progress because it makes it much more difficult for Russia to circumvent sanctions.
• Xi congratulates Samantha Mostyn on assuming office as Australian governor-general People's Daily 01 Jul 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Samantha Mostyn on assuming office as Australian governor-general.
• More robust, more resilient, more sustainable: The National Security Strategy one year on Germany Federal Foreign Office 01 Jul 2024 -- A full year after the National Security Strategy was adopted, Foreign Minister Baerbock is inviting Members of the German Bundestag and representatives of the Federal Government, the Länder and think tanks to meet, take stock and look to the future.
• UN panel says former Pakistan PM Khan was detained 'arbitrarily' VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- A group of independent experts from the United Nations demanded Monday the immediate and unconditional release of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, asserting that his imprisonment is arbitrary and violates international laws.
• Exchange of Lists of Prisoners between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jul 2024 -- Pakistan and India today exchanged lists of prisoners in each other's custody through diplomatic channel, in Islamabad and New Delhi. These lists are exchanged simultaneously, in pursuance of the Consular Access Agreement of 2008 on the 1st of January and 1st of July every year.
• Exchange of list of prisoners between India and Pakistan India MEA 01 Jul 2024 -- India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody.
• Ramaphosa names bloated new South African Cabinet VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- After weeks of political deal-making, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the Cabinet of his new government of national unity. Ministers from different parties will now have to put political differences aside to run the country successfully.
• South Africa's Government Formed - President Ramaphosa Sputnik 01 Jul 2024 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that he had approved the composition of the government of national unity.
• Hungary At The Helm: What To Expect From The EU's Next Presidency RFE/RL 01 Jul 2024 -- The European Union is bracing for Hungary to take over the EU's rotating presidency, which starts on July 1. It could be an awkward six months for the EU leadership given that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been on a collision course with Brussels, watering down EU sanctions on Russia, preventing military and financial aid for Ukraine, and questioning Kyiv's EU aspirations.
• Amid Political Stalemate, Bulgaria's GERB Submits New Cabinet Proposal RFE/RL 01 Jul 2024 -- Shortly after Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on July 1 asked the center-right GERB-SDS coalition to form a new government, the party submitted its proposal for a minority cabinet headed by former parliament speaker Rosen Zhelyazkov.
• World News in Brief: UN responds to Bangladesh floods, sports and human rights, polio vaccination in Angola UN News 01 Jul 2024 -- The UN emergency food relief agency is providing vital assistance to communities affected by the severe flooding in northeast Bangladesh, the agency said on Monday.
• Spain's Supreme Court denies amnesty to former Catalan leader facing embezzlement charges VOA 01 Jul 2024 -- Spain's Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant amnesty to the Catalonia region's former leader Carles Puigdemont for embezzlement charges, confirming that an arrest warrant for the separatist leader remains in effect.