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Current Operations

• July 3 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 03 Jul 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi radar sites in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen and two uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Department of Defense Announces Modernization Plan for Tactical Aircraft Based in Japan DoD 03 Jul 2024 -- The Department of Defense (DoD), in close coordination with the Government of Japan, today announced a plan to upgrade U.S. tactical aircraft laydown across multiple military installations in Japan.
• After boosting ties, Japan, South Korea, US try to keep them going VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- The United States, Japan and South Korea last week held what in some ways could be seen as their most important joint military exercise ever — and an indication of enhanced future cooperation.
• DOD Releases National Defense Industrial Strategy Interim Implementation Report DoD 03 Jul 2024 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) today published the National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS) Interim Implementation Report, detailing the progress that DoD is making toward implementing the actions laid out in the NDIS.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa DoD 03 Jul 2024
• Air chiefs from across Americas convene in display of continued cooperation US Air Force 03 Jul 2024 -- U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, center, speaks with Argentinian Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Fernando Luis Mengo, center left, during the 64th Conference of the American Air Chiefs meeting in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, June 19, 2024. These one-on-one Key Leader Engagements assist in establishing and successfully executing shared security objectives while generating mutual trust and understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
• Naval Special Warfare, Submarine Squadron 11 Display Fleet Lethality US Navy 03 Jul 2024 -- West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators participated in fleet interoperability training off the coast of Southern California June 24, focusing on increasing warfighting capabilities in the maritime domain.
• Military Sealift Command Supporting Biennial Rim of the Pacific Exercise US Navy 03 Jul 2024 -- Military Sealift Command will support the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 maritime exercise though out the month of July in Hawaii.
• Egypt Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces' Combined Task Force 154 from Jordan US Navy 03 Jul 2024 -- The Egyptian Navy assumed command of Combined Maritime Forces' (CMF) maritime security training focused task force during a change of command ceremony at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, June 30.
• Sweden, USEUCOM solidify military-to-military bonds during Stuttgart staff talks EUCOM 03 Jul 2024 -- The Swedish Armed Forces and USEUCOM have long been mutual members of the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable, a flag-and-general-officer level, military-to-military forum designed to promote regional understanding and enhance multilateral security cooperation in the High North. ASFR is the longest running military forum focused on the Arctic's uniquely challenging security dynamics.
• Why Is Bulgaria's Pro-Kremlin President Boycotting The NATO Summit? RFE/RL 03 Jul 2024 -- At a historic summit next week in Washington, NATO will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and strategizing how to further aid Ukraine against Russia's full-scale invasion.
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov participates in meeting of CIS Council of Defence Ministers in Minsk Russia MoD 03 Jul 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has been elected the Chairman of the Council of Defence Ministers of the CIS member states. This decision was unanimously adopted at the regular meeting of the CIS Council of Ministers of Defence, held in Minsk on Wednesday. Opening the meeting, Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin said that during the reporting period there were changes in the composition of the Council: Andrei Belousov was appointed head of the Russian military department.
• CIS defence ministers adopt decisions on joint military systems Russia MoD 03 Jul 2024 -- 'Decisions have been taken to improve joint military-use systems,' said Andrei Belousov, summing up the results of the meeting of the CIS Council of Defence Ministers of the CIS member states.
• Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 03 Jul 2024 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at up to $150 million to provide Ukraine with key capabilities, including: additional air defense interceptors; artillery and other fires, and anti-tank weapons.
• United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 03 Jul 2024 -- The United States is sending Ukraine a significant new package of weapons and equipment to support the Ukrainian military as it continues to fight against Russian aggression.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba US Dept. of State 03 Jul 2024
• US sending Ukraine badly needed air defense missiles VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- The United States is set to send Ukraine more ammunition for the country's stressed air defense systems, as well as more long-range missiles to help keep Russian forces at bay.
• NATO summit to unveil concrete steps for Ukraine's membership VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- NATO will roll out "concrete ways" to accelerate Ukraine's eventual membership in the Atlantic alliance during a summit next week in Washington, according to a senior U.S. official.
• RAAF Base Pearce welcomes the Republic of Singapore Air Force Australia DOD 03 Jul 2024 -- The Royal Australian Air Force is hosting an extended fighter aircraft detachment from the Republic of Singapore Air Force over the period 24 June - 18 October 2024.
• TDF scheme playing a crucial role in promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence; Start-ups & MSMEs being encouraged to enhance capabilities in cutting-edge technology India PIB 03 Jul 2024 -- The Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme is encouraging the participation of public/private industries, especially start-ups and MSMEs, to create an ecosystem aimed at enhancing the capabilities in cutting-edge technology and promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence
• INDIA-MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA India PIB 03 Jul 2024 -- The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced today, at Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya)
• The Baltic Defence Line and the East Shield Initiative are a clear message to the adversary, says Minister of National Defence L. Kasčiūnas after meeting with the Polish Minister of National Defence Lithuania MND 03 Jul 2024 -- On July 3 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz paid his first formal visit to Lithuania. He was welcomed by Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Ministers visited the Padvarionys Border Post in Vilnius Frontier District Unit of the State Border Guard Service and then continued the meeting in Vilnius.
• Commander of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine briefed Minister of National Defence L. Kasčiūnas on the most effective counter-mobility tactics Lithuania MND 03 Jul 2024 -- Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas met with Commander of the Support Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Major General Dmytro Hereha today who had been asked to share Ukraine's experience in building physical and other kinds fortifications to guard against hostile advancement.
• A look at the Defence news 24 - 30 June Netherlands Ministry of Defence 03 Jul 2024
• PH can deter hostile attacks due to stronger AFP modernization Philippine News Agency 03 Jul 2024 -- The ongoing modernization of the Philippine military has gone far in terms of ramping up the country's capability to thwart attacks or invasion attempts by hostile forces.
• AFP to coordinate with Imee Marcos over 'hypersonic missile threat' Philippine News Agency 03 Jul 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday it is ready to coordinate with Senator Imee Marcos over her claim that 25 areas in the country were potential targets of Chinese hypersonic missiles.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, July 3, 2024 The White House 03 Jul 2024

Defense Industry

• Contracts For July 3, 2024
• Italy's Leonardo, Germany's Rheinmetall Agree to Develop Battle Tank Sputnik 03 Jul 2024 -- Italy and Germany's defense giants Leonardo and Rheinmetall signed a strategic partnership deal on Wednesday to develop a main battle tank and an infantry fighting vehicle that will help Italy bolster its land defenses, the companies said in a joint statement.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 3 July 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 03 Jul 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Commander of Hezbollah's Aziz Unit Eliminated Israel Defense Forces 03 Jul 2024
• PM's Office-Mossad Statement Israel - Prime Minister 03 Jul 2024
• July 2: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 03 Jul 2024
• Gaza 'split in two' as civilians, humanitarians reset lives, aid efforts UN News 03 Jul 2024 -- The Gaza Strip is virtually "split in two", with blockades not only restricting the movement of displaced people seeking shelter, but also aid workers trying to assist civilians in desperate need, a UN relief official said on Wednesday.
• UNRWA Situation Report #117 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem - All information from 28 June-1 July, is valid as of 1 July 2024 at 22:30 UNRWA 03 Jul 2024
• Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on the so-called legalization of outposts in the occupied West Bank European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Jul 2024 -- The European Union condemns the planned so-called legalization of five Israeli settlement outposts and the announcement of thousands of new housing units in the occupied West Bank. The EU also firmly condemns the continued policies of dispossession implemented in the occupied West Bank by the current Israeli government. The ongoing efforts aiming at establishing facts on the ground and risking to lead to a de-facto annexation must stop.
• Lebanon 'a hell with no return for Zionists' in case of war: Iran's interim FM Press TV 03 Jul 2024 -- Iran's interim foreign minister has praised Lebanon's resistance as a vigorous actor against the Israeli regime, warning that in case of a new war the Arab country will turn into a "hell with no return" for the occupying entity.
• Israel approves largest West Bank land seizure in decades VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Israel has approved its largest land seizure in the occupied West Bank in more than three decades, a settlement tracking group said Wednesday.
• Israel has made largest West Bank land seizure in 3 decades: Report Press TV 03 Jul 2024 -- Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, despite mounting international pressure against the regime's settlement expansion in Palestine.
• Hamas leader contacts mediators amid ongoing efforts at ending Israeli genocide Press TV 03 Jul 2024 -- Hamas' Political Bureau chief has contacted Qatari and Egyptian mediators as means of keeping up discussion about underway efforts at reaching a potential truce deal that could end the Israeli regime's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
• Hezbollah says senior commander killed in Israeli strike VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Hezbollah said that an Israeli strike has killed a senior commander of the Lebanon-based group, amid heightened tensions between the two sides.
• Gaza ceasefire key to easement of tensions on Lebanon's southern border: Hezbollah deputy chief Press TV 03 Jul 2024 -- A high-ranking official with the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says a comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is the sole way to bring calm to the volatile border between Lebanon and the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories.
• Yemeni forces, Iraqi resistance hit vital Israeli target in Haifa: Yemeni army spokesman Press TV 03 Jul 2024 -- The Yemeni armed forces say they have carried out an anti-Israeli military operation along with the Iraqi resistance forces in support of the Palestinians in Gaza.

Other Conflicts

• PH, China Convene 9th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea Philippines DFA 03 Jul 2024 -- The Philippines and China convened the 9th Meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM) in Manila on 2 July 2024. This follows a series of working-level preparatory meetings held in Manila and builds on the outcomes of the 8th BCM, which was held in Shanghai on 17 January 2024.
• Analysts link strengthening Vietnam's China Sea claims to Putin visit VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Analysts cite an effort to strengthen Vietnam's South China Sea territorial claims as a key reason Hanoi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month, despite potential fallout from links to Moscow in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
• Taliban push for prisoner exchange with US VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- The Taliban government in Afghanistan indicated Wednesday that it would consider releasing two U.S. prisoners in exchange for Afghans held in the United States.
• UN Human Rights Council 56: UK statement for the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. UK FCDO 03 Jul 2024 -- UK statement for Interactive Dialogue on the oral update of the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
• UN Human Rights Council 56: Joint Statement with UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria UK FCDO 03 Jul 2024 -- Joint Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
• Bomb attack in NW Pakistan kills former senator, 4 others VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Police in Pakistan said Wednesday that a roadside bomb blast near the border with Afghanistan tore through a vehicle, killing a former senator and his four companions.
• Fighting near northern Myanmar town leaves 7 dead, including 3 children Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2024 -- Shelling during a clash in northern Myanmar killed seven civilians on Wednesday, including three children, residents told Radio Free Asia, as fighting between junta troops and ethnic minority insurgents escalated following the breakdown of a ceasefire.
• Haiti: UN envoy welcomes democratic progress amidst alarming violence UN News 03 Jul 2024 -- The UN envoy for Haiti on Wednesday welcomed recent strides towards restoring democracy amid alarming levels of violence, while the country's interim Prime Minister emphasized that the people "continue to fight for a better future."
• Haiti's prime minister vows 'new era' for gang-plagued nation VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Haiti's transitional prime minister assured the international community Wednesday that his violence-plagued nation is at the "dawn of a new era," and he expressed confidence that a Kenyan-led police mission would help subdue gangs terrorizing the island nation.
• No Project in Haiti 'Can Be Tackled Without Addressing the Security Issue', Interim Prime Minister Tells Security Council UN Security Council 03 Jul 2024 -- With the recent installation of the Transitional Presidential Council and a new Government, Haiti must mobilize all necessary available resources "to make this transition the last one", the country's new leader told the Security Council today, as members stressed the urgent need to stem gang violence that has stalled the political process and economic development there.

News Reports

• Press release on summoning the Ambassador of Romania to the Foreign Ministry Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jul 2024
• US aims to 'disrupt' Chinese spy station in Cuba Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2024 -- U.S. officials say they hope to "disrupt" a Chinese intelligence gathering operation allegedly based in Cuba after a Washington think tank released satellite images it said showed the construction of a spy base capable of surveilling a nearby American naval base.
• Meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Russia 03 Jul 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
• Meeting with President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh President of Russia 03 Jul 2024 -- The President of Russia began a series of his bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SCO summit with a conversation with President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to questions of the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin TV programme, Astana, July 3, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jul 2024
• Russia's world-view will not succeed: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 03 Jul 2024 -- UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia's violations of international law damage global security. Their approach is rooted in chaos, the rule of force, and is accepted only by a few hostile states.
• Russia Adds French Businessman Philippe Delpal To Its Wanted List RFE/RL 03 Jul 2024 -- Russia's Interior Ministry on July 3 added French businessman Philippe Delpal, a former senior executive in the Baring Vostok investment group, to its wanted list on unspecified charges.
• American journalist Gershkovich arbitrarily detained by Russia, UN group says VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- U.N. human rights experts say Russian authorities are arbitrarily detaining American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been jailed in Russia for more than a year on espionage charges that are widely viewed as false.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on July 3, 2024 PRC MofA 03 Jul 2024
• China In Eurasia Briefing: Xi Showcases Eurasian Ambitions At The SCO RFE/RL 03 Jul 2024
• Meeting with President of China Xi Jinping President of Russia 03 Jul 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Astana.
• Putin, Xi meet at Central Asian summit in show of deepening cooperation Press TV 03 Jul 2024 -- In their second meeting this year and in a show of deepening cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have met at a Central Asian summit in Kazakhstan.
• China's Xi, Russia's Putin hold talks at Central Asian summit VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held talks in Kazakhstan Wednesday at a security summit aimed at countering what they describe as U.S.-led "hegemony" on the world stage.
• Constitutional Court to hear injunction case on oversight laws CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- The Constitutional Court will hold a preparatory hearing next week for injunction applications seeking to pause enforcement of government oversight laws that went into effect on June 26, according to the Judicial Yuan.
• Taiwan fishing boat seized by China Coast Guard off Kinmen CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- A Taiwan-registered fishing vessel was seized by the China Coast Guard on Tuesday while catching squid outside Taiwan-controlled waters off the outlying Kinmen County.
• Taiwan links seizure of fishing vessel to new China Coast Guard rule CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Wednesday linked China's seizure of a Taiwanese fishing vessel illegally operating in its territorial waters to its new regulation authorizing the Chinese coast guard to seize boats in waters it claims.
• A look at past seizures of trespassing fishing vessels between Taiwan, China CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- In a rare but not unprecedented move, Chinese Coast Guard officials on Tuesday boarded and seized the Taiwanese fishing vessel Da Jin Man No.88 as it was fishing at a "common fishing ground" between Taiwan and China, according to Taiwan's Fisheries Agency.
• Opposition parties urge dialogue, de-escalation amid fishing boat incident CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) on Wednesday urged the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to engage in official dialogue with Beijing to de-escalate cross-strait tensions.
• Taiwan urges release of boat caught fishing illegally in Chinese waters CNA 03 Jul 2024 -- Government officials on Wednesday called for the immediate release of a Taiwanese vessel and its crew caught illegally fishing in Chinese waters Tuesday night.
• DPP authorities' remarks on 'mutual non-subordination' reveal stubborn adherence to 'Taiwan independence' separatism: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 03 Jul 2024 -- Statements from Taiwan's "mainland affairs council" once again reveal the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' stubborn adherence to "Taiwan independence" separatism and their continuous provocations and confrontations, said the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Tuesday in response to remarks from the deputy head of the council concerning the regional leader's repeated assertions of "mutual non-subordination" between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits since taking office.
• China coast guard seizes Taiwan fishing boat near Kinmen Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2024 -- China seized a Taiwanese fishing vessel in waters near the outlying Kinmen islands, Taiwan's coast guard said on Wednesday, the latest in a recent series of incidents that has raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
• China seizes Taiwanese fishing boat in waters near Chinese coast VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- The crew of a Taiwanese fishing boat has been detained after the boat was seized by the Chinese coast guard while it was operating near an island controlled by Taiwan.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Jul 2024
• North Korea and Russia to build road bridge over Tumen River Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2024 -- North Korea and Russia plan to build a new road bridge connecting their countries over the Tumen River, which separates them in North Korea's northeast.
• Leader: Voter turnout 'backbone' of Islamic Republic; Friday runoff 'very important' Press TV 03 Jul 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has underscored the turnout of Iranians in the presidential runoff election on Friday as the "backbone" of the Islamic Republic.
• Iran's Khamenei Insists Voters Who Shunned Presidential Vote Not Opposed To Islamic Republic RFE/RL 03 Jul 2024 -- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has lamented the record-low turnout in the first round of Iran's presidential election last week, but insisted that it is not reflective of the popularity of the Islamic republic.
• Khamenei urges Iranians to vote in presidential runoff after low turnout in first round VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday urged voters to take part in Friday's presidential election after a historically low first-round turnout.
• Turkmenistan, Iran Sign Natural Gas Deal That Includes Plan To Build Pipeline RFE/RL 03 Jul 2024 -- Turkmenistan and Iran signed a contract on July 3 for the delivery of 10 billion cubic meters of Turkmen natural gas per year, which Iran will then ship to Iraq.
• Situation in Belarus Council of Europe 03 Jul 2024 -- "I strongly condemn the latest criminal sentences in absentia against a group of Belarusian experts, journalists and opposition politicians."
• Belarusian Politician Ryhor Kastusyou Released Under Amnesty Law RFE/RL 03 Jul 2024 -- The leader of the opposition Belarusian Popular Front, Ryhor Kastusyou, who was serving a lengthy prison term, has been released after the country's authoritarian ruler signed a law on a mass amnesty to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from Nazi Germany.
• Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert UN News 03 Jul 2024 -- Citizens and civil society critical of the Belarussian authorities face worsening repression, arbitrary detention, ill-treatment and harassment, nearly four years since widespread public protests took place surrounding the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko, a UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday.
• Xi, Tokayev hold talks, hail China-Kazakhstan relations Global Times 03 Jul 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he is ready to work with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to jointly build a more substantive and dynamic China-Kazakhstan community with a shared future, and inject more positive energy to the development and stability of the region and beyond, during his meeting with Tokayev at the presidential palace in Astana on Wednesday.
• Meeting with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia 03 Jul 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who will chair the 24th meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council in Astana on July 4.
• Rice crisis triggers arrests, market upheaval in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2024 -- As Myanmar grapples with a deepening economic crisis, the military junta has launched a sweeping crackdown on the rice market, arresting vendors and shopkeepers in an attempt to rein in escalating food prices.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif President of Russia 03 Jul 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
• Meeting with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 03 Jul 2024 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Astana.
• President Erdoğan meets with President Putin of Russia Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 03 Jul 2024 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Astana for the 24th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
• No: 127, 3 July 2024, Regarding the Allegations About Our Policy on the Middle East and Syria Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jul 2024
• Xi, Putin Kick Off SCO Summit In Kazakhstan With Belarus Set To Join RFE/RL 03 Jul 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met on July 3 in Kazakhstan as part of a two-day summit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is poised to admit Belarus as a member.
• Egypt overhauls Cabinet amid economic pressures, power cuts VOA 03 Jul 2024 -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi swore in a significantly changed Cabinet on Wednesday, including new finance and foreign ministers, as Egypt faces challenges such as the conflict in neighboring Gaza, economic difficulties, and frequent power shortages.