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• July 15 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 15 Jul 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed five Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV), three over the Red Sea and two over Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
• Yemeni army hits Israeli ship, regime's military targets in support of Palestine Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out new anti-Israel operations, hitting an Israeli ship in nearby waters and a number of the regime's military targets in the occupied territories.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing DoD 15 Jul 2024
• USCENTCOM Commander Visits Leaders and Troops in Jordan and Syria CENTCOM 15 Jul 2024 -- CENTCOM Commander Visits Leaders and Troops in Jordan and Syria from July 12 to 14, USCENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Syria to meet with leaders and U.S. service members and gain a better understanding of the regional security situation. On July 13, Gen. Kurilla met with the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Alhnaity and key members of his staff to discuss regional security concerns, including the Israel-Hamas War and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Gen. Kurilla also traveled to several U.S. military facilities in Jordan and Syria to assess force protection improvements and the overall defeat ISIS campaign.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting with Singapore Minister for Defense Ng Eng Hen DoD 15 Jul 2024
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Hosts Bilateral in Honor of His Excellency Ng Eng Hen Minister of Defense of Singapore DoD 15 Jul 2024
• United States and Singapore Sign SOI to Strengthen Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cooperation DoD 15 Jul 2024 -- The United States Department of Defense and Singapore Ministry of Defence signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) regarding Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cooperation.
• U.S., Singapore Cooperate on Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence DoD News 15 Jul 2024 -- Today, the Defense Department's chief digital and artificial intelligence officer and Singapore's deputy secretary for technology signed a new statement of intent for data analytics and artificial intelligence cooperation, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
• GSA and DOD Announce Plans for Major Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Procurement for Federal Agencies in Several Mid-Atlantic and Midwest States and the District of Columbia DoD 15 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) are seeking contractors that can provide federal facilities in several mid-Atlantic and Midwest states with 100% carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) by 2030. These two parallel clean electricity procurements, slated for award later this year, would together constitute one of the federal government's largest-ever clean electricity purchases.
• Pentagon Condemns Political Violence, Details National Guard Aid to Convention DoD News 15 Jul 2024 -- There is no place in America for the type of violence demonstrated in Pennsylvania over the weekend in which a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh today.
• Brown Set to Meet Indo-Pacific Counterparts as Allies Deepen Ties in Region DoD News 15 Jul 2024 -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., will build upon U.S. investments in partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific this week as he meets with key allies on his second trip to the region since taking office.
• USecAF, CMSAF visit F.E. Warren, emphasize essential role of ground-based nuclear force US Air Force 15 Jul 2024 -- Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, and several other senior leaders visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, July 1-2.
• Fighter Squadron 147, Fleet Logistics Squadron 30 Detachment to Forward Deploy to Japan US Navy 15 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. Navy announced today that Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 and Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, Detachment Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) will forward deploy to Iwakuni, Japan.
• Unprecedented: Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Returns from Combat Deployment US Navy 15 Jul 2024 -- The Dwight D. Eisenhower (IKE) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) returned to Norfolk, after a historic nine-month combat deployment to U.S. 5th Fleet, July 14, 2024.
• USS BLUE RIDGE Departs Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam US Navy 15 Jul 2024 -- The United States Navy's 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche departed Cam Ranh, Vietnam following a five-day joint Navy - Coast Guard port visit engagement July 12.
• USNS Burlington Departs Kingston, Jamaica for Continuing Promise 2024 Deployment US Navy 15 Jul 2024 -- U.S. Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) departed from Kingston, Jamaica, July 13, 2024 after a five-day visit as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet's Continuing Promise 2024 (CP24).
• The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Conducts Joint Maritime Activity with Indian Forces US Navy 15 Jul 2024 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) operated alongside forces from the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean, July 12, 2024.
• US Shifts Back to Far Larger Strategic Manned Bomber Force With B-21 Aircraft Sputnik 15 Jul 2024 -- The US Air Force will again greatly expand the depleted manned bomber element of the strategic nuclear Triad - the land, undersea and airbase legs of its nuclear deterrent - when it deploys the B-21 aircraft, General Andrew Gebara said on Monday.
• US Focuses on Keeping Old Minuteman ICBMs Working as Sentinel Delays Soar Sputnik 15 Jul 2024 -- The US Air Force is giving top priority to keeping its aging force of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) operational through the 2030s as delays and costs continue to soar out of control on the replacement Sentinel ICBM program, Gen. Andrew Gebara said on Monday.
• Agile Patriot 2024 prepares AFMC Airmen for today's challenges US Air Force 15 Jul 2024 -- The Air Force Materiel Command held its annual Agile Patriot conference July 9-11, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, preparing junior uniformed and civilian Airmen to meet today's challenges.
• Important NATO decisions for strengthening security were taken in Washington, says L. Kasčiūnas Lithuania MND 15 Jul 2024 -- The NATO Summit in Washington was not just a delightful celebration of the 75th anniversary of the most powerful military-political Alliance in the history of the world. NATO Allies focused on strengthening readiness for collective defence, implementation of the forward defence in the eastern flank, increasing assistance to Ukraine and consolidation of irreversible Ukraine's path to NATO's membership.
• Lithuania joins Ukraine Compact Lithuania MND 15 Jul 2024 -- Lithuania is joining the Ukraine Compact by endorsing a bilateral security agreement and arrangement with Ukraine.
• Russia to Boost Strike Range of FAB-3000 Aerial Bombs With Advanced Planning Modules Sputnik 15 Jul 2024 -- Russian specialists are working on the upgrade for the 3-ton aerial bomb, according to a statement from state corporation Rostec.
• China, Russia hold joint naval drills after NATO warmongering remarks Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- China and Russia have conducted joint naval exercises at a military port in southern China, amid tensions with the US-led NATO military alliance.
• Russia's Deputy Defence Lieutenant General Andrei Bulyga holds talks with Chinese counterpart General Zhang Fang Russia MoD 15 Jul 2024 -- Today, the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre has held the Russia-China consultations to discuss cooperation and share experience of the People's Liberation Army Joint Logistics Support Force.
• Opening ceremony of Maritime Interaction 2024 International Naval Exercise takes place in China Russia MoD 15 Jul 2024 -- The opening ceremony of the Russian-Chinese Maritime Interaction 2024 naval exercise took place at the Chinese port of Zhanjiang. Traditionally, a solemn meeting dedicated to the commencement of the exercise took place before the ships left the sea.
• Missiles and Maneuvers: Inside the Russo-Chinese Maritime Interaction 2024 Sputnik 15 Jul 2024 -- The joint Russian-Chinese military exercise, Maritime Interaction 2024, is taking place in the Pacific from July 15 to July 17, following an inaugural ceremony at the Chinese port of Zhanjiang on July 14.
• Army to hold live-fire drills on Kinmen from July 19 CNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The Army's Kinmen Defense Command will hold a series of live-fire drills on July 19 and 20 as part of efforts to upgrade soldiers' training and boost overall combat effectiveness.
• Albanese Government invests over $100 million to deliver next generation drones Australia DOD 15 Jul 2024 -- The Albanese Government will invest over $100 million to boost the ADF's arsenal of drones, ensuring Australian military personnel are provided with cutting-edge lethal and non-lethal capabilities and underscoring an unwavering commitment to National Defence.
• Going from virtual to reality Australia DOD 15 Jul 2024 -- Late last month, for the first time, the United State Pacific Air Force (PACAF) 18 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (18AES) visited RAAF's 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AES) at RAAF Base Richmond.
• South Korea and US to Hold Joint Nuclear Drills on Korean Peninsula Sputnik 15 Jul 2024 -- At a meeting chaired by National Security Office chief Jang Ho-jin, deputy ministers from the foreign affairs, unification, defense ministries, and the deputy head of intelligence reportedly reviewed the implementation of measures based on the agreements reached at the NATO summit in Washington and agreed to meticulously carry them out.
• European Peace Facility: Council adopts first-ever assistance measure in support of the Albanian Armed Forces EC/CEU 15 Jul 2024 -- The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €13 million to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Albanian Armed Forces, notably in terms of mobility, manoeuvrability and protection.
• European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measures in support of the Beninese Armed Forces EC/CEU 15 Jul 2024 -- The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth €5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide the Beninese Armed Forces (Forces Armées Béninoises) with military equipment to meet their operational requirements and pre-deployment training needs.
• Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on July 8-14, 2024 Lithuania MND 15 Jul 2024
• Landsbergis met with the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Washington, D.C. Lithuania MFA 15 Jul 2024 -- Gabrielius Landsbergis met with the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Washington, D.C.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, July 15, 2024 The White House 15 Jul 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Angolan President Lourenço US Dept. of State 15 Jul 2024
• Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols and Ambassador Lisa Kubiske on the America's Partnership for Economic Prosperity Ministerial US Dept. of State 15 Jul 2024

Defense Industry

• Contracts For July 15, 2024

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 15 July 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 15 Jul 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• July 14: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 15 Jul 2024
• Israel hits targets throughout Gaza Strip while Hamas says Khan Younis attack is not derailing cease-fire talks VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- Israel's military said Monday it carried out airstrikes throughout the Gaza Strip, days after an Israeli strike targeting a senior Hamas leader in southern Gaza killed at least 90 people.
• Gaza death toll jumps to 38,664 IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The death toll from Israel's war on Gaza has increased to 38,664 since the conflict began on October 7.
• Gaza: fresh airstrikes reported in centre, south, as conflict intensifies UN News 15 Jul 2024 -- New Israeli airstrikes reportedly struck southern and central areas of Gaza on Monday as UN humanitarians and partners continued to treat the victims of a deadly strike on Al Mawasi in southwest Gaza on Saturday that reportedly left at least 90 dead and around 300 injured.
• '190 UNRWA facilities destroyed since start of Gaza war' IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The director of the Information Office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has announced that 190 facilities of the agency have been destroyed since the beginning of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.
• Statement by Scott Anderson, Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator and Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza (14 July 2024) UNRWA 15 Jul 2024
• Lazzarini says Israeli forces destroy UNRWA's Gaza headquarters Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has denounced the destruction of its headquarters in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli forces, amid the ongoing genocidal war against the Palestinian territory.
• Readout of U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group The White House 15 Jul 2024
• US Shipment of 2,000 Pound Bombs to Israel Remains Paused, Under Review - State Dept. Sputnik 15 Jul 2024 -- The United States still has a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs for Israel halted and under review, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday.
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer and National Security Advisor Hanegbi US Dept. of State 15 Jul 2024
• Extremist Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, as well as violent activists, blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza: five individuals and three entities sanctioned under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime EC/CEU 15 Jul 2024 -- Today the Council approved additional restrictive measures against five persons and three entities under the European Union's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The listed individuals and entities are responsible for serious and systematic human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank, including abuse of the right of everyone to enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental integrity, the right to property, the right to private and family life, to freedom of religion or belief and the right to education.
• EU: Climbing human cost, wide-scale destruction in Gaza 'unbearable' Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- The European Union's top diplomat says he is dismayed at the "unbearable" climbing human cost and wide-scale destruction caused by the ongoing US-Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
• Israeli attack on Gaza school exposes West's dark side: Iran IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has denounced the Zionist regime's attack on yet another UNRWA-run school in the Gaza Strip, saying this Israeli crime once again exposed the dark and hidden side of the West that claims to be the upholder of human rights.
• China to host Fatah, Hamas reconciliation talks Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- Delegations hailing from two major Palestinian groups, the resistance movement Hamas and the Fatah political party, are to hold reconciliation talks in Beijing later in the month.
• Lebanese man arrested in Germany, accused of supplying drone parts to Hezbollah VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- German prosecutors announced on Monday the arrest of a Lebanese man suspected of being affiliated with the Hezbollah militant group. He is accused of sourcing drone components intended for export and use in attacks against Israel.
• Gaza media office slams ongoing US military assistance to Israel Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- Gaza's Government Media Office (GMO) has condemned Washington's continued support for Israel.
• Nasrallah: No one should be allowed to create sedition in Lebanon IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Monday night that today the Amal movement and Hezbollah are one entity in "Kafarkala" and in the funeral ceremony of the martyrs, and no one should be allowed to incite sedition.
• Hezbollah carries out fresh strikes on Israeli army positions IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah, has announced targeting of several military positions of the Israeli regime's army in the north of occupied Palestine.
• Casualties as Hezbollah hammers Israel military sites in retaliatory strikes Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- Fighters from the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement have carried out a string of operations against Israeli military positions in the northern part of the occupied territories in retaliation for attacks on towns and villages in southern Lebanon.
• Iraq's Islamic Resistance intensifies attacks on Israeli regime IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- An Iraqi Islamic Resistance source has said that the group has intensified attacks against the Israeli regime following the massacre of Palestinians at al-Mawasi refugee camp in Gaza's southern city of Khan Yunis.
• Iraqi resistance hits Israeli targets in Eilat, Haifa Port with drones, advanced missiles Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- Fighters from the Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have launched separate missile and drone strikes against strategic targets in different parts of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories in response to the Tel Aviv regime's devastating war on Gaza.
• Yemeni missiles, drones hit Israeli positions, ship IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The Yemeni armed forces have carried out fresh anti-Israel operations targeting several positions of the Zionist regime, including a ship in response to Saturday's massacre of Palestinians at the al-Mawasi refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
• Yemeni forces conduct fresh pro-Palestinian operations, incl. in cooperation with Iraqi fighters Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have announced carrying three fresh pro-Palestinian operations, including in cooperation with Iraqi anti-terror fighters.

Other Conflicts

• Syria warns about consequences of Israeli aggression IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The Syrian Foreign Ministry, in a statement, has warned about the continued Israeli aggression against its territory and its consequences to the Zionist regime.
• Syria warns of consequences following Israeli missile attacks on Damascus People's Daily 15 Jul 2024 -- The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates cautioned on Sunday that Israeli attacks on Syrian soil could lead to uncontrollable consequences and serious repercussions.
• At Least 4 Soldiers Dead, Dozens Injured In Attack On Pakistani Garrison RFE/RL 15 Jul 2024 -- At least four soldiers are dead and 50 more were injured after an explosion and gunfire at a military barracks in Bannu city in northwestern Pakistan on July 15, security officials told RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal.
• 3 killed in car bomb-and-gun attack on Pakistan military compound VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- Authorities in northwestern Pakistan said Monday that a suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a military compound, followed by several armed insurgents storming it, resulting in the death of at least three soldiers and injuries to 12 others.
• Joint Press Statement on the Humanitarian Situation in Myanmar European External Action Service (EEAS) 15 Jul 2024
• Myanmar rebel army calls ceasefire after junta airstrike Radio Free Asia 15 Jul 2024 -- A rebel army in eastern Myanmar announced a four-day ceasefire shortly after a town under its control was hit by junta airstrikes, residents said.
• Civilian Operations Commander's Visit to Somalia (07-14 July) European External Action Service (EEAS) 15 Jul 2024 -- From 07 to 14 July, the Civilian Operations Commander, Mr. Stefano Tomat, conducted a visit to Somalia, underscoring the EU's commitment to supporting Somali institutions in enhancing security and governance.
• South Sudan faces growing humanitarian crisis, warns WHO UN News 15 Jul 2024 -- Twelve years on from independence the people of South Sudan continue to face huge challenges, exacerbated now by the war in neighbouring Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
• New UNHCR household survey unveils alarming suffering for refugees and hosts in South Sudan UNHCR 15 Jul 2024 -- A pilot socioeconomic survey carried out by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warns that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is exacerbating the already severe humanitarian crisis in South Sudan for refugees and the communities hosting them.
• Humanitarian catastrophe in Haiti requires urgent international action, aid officials say UNOCHA 15 Jul 2024 -- Haiti's multifaceted humanitarian emergency needs urgent attention and strategies beyond emergency, three senior UN and EU officials said today as they wrapped up a four-day visit to the country.
• Chad declares humanitarian crisis, pleads for international help VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- Officials in Chad say urgent international help is needed to save the lives of more than 2 million people caught in a severe humanitarian crisis caused by conflicts and climate shocks.

News Reports

• US judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- A U.S. federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal case against former President Donald Trump accusing him of illegally hoarding hundreds of national security documents at his Florida oceanside retreat as he left office in 2021.
• Jury resumes deliberations in US Senator Bob Menendez bribery trial VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- A jury resumed deliberations Monday in the bribery trial of Senator Bob Menendez in New York City after failing to reach a verdict Friday.
• Trump Chooses Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, Opponent Of Ukraine Aid, To Be His Running Mate RFE/RL 15 Jul 2024 -- Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, a vocal critic of U.S. aid to Ukraine, as his running mate, putting the 39-year-old political newcomer on the ticket for the November 5 U.S. election.
• US homeland security chief: Security 'a failure' at Trump rally site VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. homeland security chief said Monday that the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump over the weekend at a political rally was "a failure" in security that could not be allowed to occur again.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on July 15, 2024 PRC MofA 15 Jul 2024
• China extends 'sympathies' to Trump after shooting Radio Free Asia 15 Jul 2024 -- Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has extended his "sympathies"' to former U.S. President Donald Trump following a suspected assassination attempt at a political rally at the weekend that has sparked widespread comment on Chinese social media platforms.
• CPC Central Committee starts third plenary session, showing unwavering commitment to reform, opening-up Global Times 15 Jul 2024 -- The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its third plenary session in Beijing on Monday morning, where top Party officials will set the direction for China's further comprehensively deepening reform that will carry significant importance for China's economic and social development for years to come.
• China's GDP expands 5 percent in H1 2024, on track to hit full-year economic growth target Global Times 15 Jul 2024 -- China's GDP expanded 5 percent to reach 61.68 trillion yuan ($8.49 trillion) in the first half of 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Monday, demonstrating the resilience and innate strength of the world's second-largest economy.
• China's plenary session won't offer genuine change, analysts say Radio Free Asia 15 Jul 2024 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party kicked off a three-day top-level meeting on Monday amid promises from state media that major reforms will be used as a "magic weapon" to take the country in a new direction, yet Chinese commentators say they expect more of the same from party leader Xi Jinping.
• China's first all-electric propulsion communication satellite passes in-orbit tests, becomes fully operational Global Times 15 Jul 2024 -- The Asia-Pacifc-6E, or the APStar-6E, China's first all-electric propulsion communication satellite, has successfully passed in-orbit technology verification and ground station technology reviews in Hong Kong, which means the satellite has become fully operational after having successfully passed all in-orbit tests, according to spacecraft manufacturer China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) on Monday.
• Iran: Council prolongs EU restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and for armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region EC/CEU 15 Jul 2024 -- The Council today extended until 27 July 2025 the restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and for armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region. Existing restrictive measures will continue to be reviewed annually.
• EU extends anti-Iran sanctions for another year IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- The European Union has extended its existing sanctions against Iran for another year over alleged support for Russia in the Ukraine war as well as support for resistance groups in the West Asia region.
• In another hostile measure, EU extends sanctions against Iran Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- In yet another hostile measure, the Council of the European Union has prolonged the restrictive measures against Iran over claims of Iranian military support for Russia in Ukraine.
• Chinese FM spokesperson: Beijing is ready to cooperate with Pezeshkian government IRNA 15 Jul 2024 -- During his press conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian commended the recent article by "Masou Pezeshkian" and emphasized Beijing's readiness to cooperate with the new Iranian government.
• China says 'ready' to work with new Iran govt. to advance comprehensive strategic partnership Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- China says it appreciates Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian's recently announced favorable stance on the countries' relations, voicing Beijing's readiness to work with the Islamic Republic's incoming administration.
• China highly values relations with Iran, stands ready to work with new government: FM Global Times 15 Jul 2024 -- China highly values its relations with Iran and stands ready to work with its new government for the continued advancement of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday after President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran "looks forward to more extensive" cooperation with China.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Jul 2024
• Assad says Syria is positive about Turkey initiative Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has voiced his support for any initiative aimed to ameliorate ties with the Arab country's northern neighbor, Turkey.
• Syrians vote in 4th parliamentary election since 2011 conflict Press TV 15 Jul 2024 -- Syrians are going to the polls to choose their representatives to the parliament in the fourth election of the legislative body since the 2011 foreign-sponsored conflict broke out.
• Pakistan seeks to ban former PM Khan's party VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- The government of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif plans to seek a formal ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or PTI, the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
• Pakistani Minister Says Ex-PM Khan Will Face Treason Charges, PTI Party To Be Banned RFE/RL 15 Jul 2024 -- Pakistani Information Minister Atta Tarar said on July 15 that the coalition government led by the Muslim League would launch high-treason charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and two aides and ban Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-e Insaf (PTI) political party.
• "July 15 is the story of the rise of our nation from its ashes" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Jul 2024 -- Speaking at a commemoration for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Erdoğan said: "Just like in Çanakkale, just like in our War of Independence, it was their determination that saved our nation's future on the night of July 15 as well. July 15 is the second epic victory our nation has won in the past century after our War of Independence, which we won despite all difficulties. Besides being a resistance that will be told with pride for decades to come, July 15 is also the story of the rise of our nation from its ashes."
• "Those who cast vile slanders on July 15th are the puppets of the bloody game they want to play on Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Jul 2024 -- Speaking at a wreath-laying ceremony at July 15 Martyrs' Monument in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: "Those who cast these vile slanders on July 15th are the puppets of the bloody game they want to play on Türkiye and of the great theater they want to stage. Our nation will continue to foil every game that impinges on its independence and attempts to shackle its will."
• EU-Jordan Association Council: Remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell at the press conference European External Action Service (EEAS) 15 Jul 2024
• The President met with Members of the U.S. Congress President of the Republic of Lithuania 15 Jul 2024 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with United States Congress Members, Donald John Bacon and Salud Ortiz Carbajal.
• Report: Online cybercriminal marketplace is part of Cambodian conglomerate Radio Free Asia 15 Jul 2024 -- An online marketplace widely used by cybercriminals in Southeast Asia is part of a Cambodian conglomerate that has links to the family of Senate President Hun Sen, according to a report from London-based computer analytics firm Elliptic.
• Georgia's President Challenges 'Foreign Agent' Law At Constitutional Court RFE/RL 15 Jul 2024 -- President Salome Zurabishvili has filed a challenge with Georgia's Constitutional Court over the validity of the recently passed "transparency of foreign influence" law, which has driven a wedge between the government and a considerable segment of society and drawn angry repercussions from Tbilisi's Western partners.
• Kagame wins Rwanda's presidential elections in landslide VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won the country's presidential election with 99% of the vote, according to preliminary election results released late Monday evening.
• Rwandans cast ballots in election incumbent President Kagame is favored to win VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- Rwandan voters cast their ballots Monday in an election where incumbent President Paul Kagame is expected to cruise to an easy victory. But his opponents say after serving so many terms, it is time for him to retire from the political landscape and give others a chance to help shape the country.
• Estonian PM stepping down to become EU foreign policy chief VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas announced her resignation Monday to assume the role of the European Union's foreign policy chief later this year, following her selection by EU leaders.