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• While JLOTS Mission Has Concluded, Several Million Pounds of Aid Remain to be Delivered DoD News 19 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. military Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore system, or JLOTS, in use since May to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, has closed out its mission, U.S. Central Command announced yesterday.
• Spox: Yemeni army targets a ship in Gulf of Aden IRNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that the armed forces of Yemen targeted the "Lobivia" ship with several ballistic missiles and drones in the Gulf of Aden.
• Yemen targets another ship in latest anti-Israel operation Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- Yemen's Army says they have attacked another ship in waters around the country in a continuation of operations retaliating against the Israeli genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Army announces upcoming unit deployments US Army 19 Jul 2024 -- The Department of the Army announced today the fall deployments of the following units:
• USCENTCOM Commander Visits Israel CENTCOM 19 Jul 2024 -- Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), visited Israel from July 14-17, 2024. During his visit, he met with the Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, and key members of the Israeli Defense Forces and other national security agencies.
• DOD Releases Updated List of Foreign Institutions Engaging in Problematic Activities to Counter Unauthorized Technology Transfer DoD 19 Jul 2024 -- The Department of Defense today announced publication of the Fiscal Year 2023 update to the list of foreign institutions engaging in problematic activity and reaffirmed the FY22 list of foreign talent programs that pose a threat to national security, as required by Section 1286 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act.
• Readout of U.S. Meetings with Senior Bahrain National Security Officials DoD 19 Jul 2024
• Defense Innovation Delivering Critical Capabilities to Warfighters at Speed and Scale DoD News 19 Jul 2024 -- The Defense Innovation Unit, which stood up in 2015, has proven that it can help solve military problems with commercial technology and make a difference on the battlefield, said, Doug Beck, director of DIU and senior advisor to the defense secretary.
• Chairman Puts Strategic Picture in Focus During Aspen Talk DoD News 19 Jul 2024 -- Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a Fireside Chat with Fox News luminary Jennifer Griffin at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado, today.
• Reserve Marines keep birds flying in the Mojave heat during ITX 4-24 USMC News 19 Jul 2024 -- A U.S. Marine Reserve support squadron led repairs at the Marine Corps' largest expeditionary landing airfield for Integrated Training Exercise 4-24 and other iterations of the same exercise for the active component at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center here June 10-26.
• Eielson AFB hosts Arctic Defender 24 US Air Force 19 Jul 2024 -- Over 500 personnel from the U.S., German, French, Spanish and Canadian air forces as well as the U.S. Marine Corps participated in Arctic Defender 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, July 8-18.
• Pacific Partnership 24-2 US Navy Press Release 19 Jul 2024 -- Pacific Partnership has returned to Vanuatu, to commence the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific region.
• NATO's Nuclear Deterrence Posture Seen as Robust DoD News 19 Jul 2024 -- NATO has put a lot of effort and resources into its nuclear deterrence mission, said Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Vipin Narang, who spoke today at a virtual Center for a New American Security fireside chat on Adapting NATO's Nuclear Posture to Current Threats.
• Experts see rival military exercises as sign of increasing conflict risks in Indo-Pacific VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- Experts see rival air and naval exercises this month across the Indo-Pacific region, involving Western-oriented allies on the one hand and Russia and China on the other, as evidence of mounting strategic competition and the risk of conflict in the region.
• Search and strike force of Belomorsk Naval Base of Northern Fleet perform tasks in White Sea Russia MoD 19 Jul 2024 -- The search and strike force of the Belomorsk Naval Base of the Northern Fleet leaved for the White Sea to perform tasks.
• Baltic Fleet ships undergo planned air defence drills in base of operations Russia MoD 19 Jul 2024 -- The Baltic Fleet ship undergo planned air defence drills in the base of operations in Baltiysk. More than 10 surface ships and motorboats were deployed during the drills.
• China strongly opposes Japan's joint maritime drill with Taiwan island: FM Global Times 19 Jul 2024 -- China strongly deplores and firmly opposes Japan's joint maritime exercise with the Taiwan region, and has lodged protests with Japan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Friday, urging Japan to adhere to the one-China principle, refrain from conniving at or supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in any form and stop disrupting cross-Strait peace and stability and China-Japan relations.
• Taiwan confirms joint maritime drill with Japan Coast Guard CNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Friday confirmed it conducted a joint maritime exercise with its Japanese counterpart the previous day to better ensure the safety of vessel navigation.
• Italy soars into Pitch Black debut Australia DOD 19 Jul 2024 -- As the sun rose over RAAF Base Darwin, F-35s from one of Exercise Pitch Black's newest participants took to the skies to commence their part in the first week of flying.
• Moscow, Pyongyang discuss military ties, eye 'new era' of relations Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met a Russian military delegation to discuss bilateral cooperation, a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the country.
• North Korea's Kim in military talks with Russian vice defense minister Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has discussed the "importance and necessity" of military cooperation with Russia's vice defense minister to "defend mutual security interests," the North's state media reported on Friday.
• RSNF TRAINEES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TRAINING ONBOARD FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON India PIB 19 Jul 2024 -- 76 trainees from King Fahd Naval Academy of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) completed their Afloat Training Course at First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy on 18 Jul 24
• Within MCM Task Group TCG YÜZBAŞI GÜNGÖR DURMUŞ and TCG AKÇAY Conducts Port Visit Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 19 Jul 2024 -- Within the first activation period of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group, TCG YÜZBAŞI GÜNGÖR DURMUŞ and TCG AKÇAY conducted a port visit in Constanta/Romania on July 15-16, 2024.
• Activities Within Exercise Breeze-2024 Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 19 Jul 2024 -- Exercise Breeze-2024 hosted by Bulgaria was conducted in Western Black Sea on July 4-14, 2024. Within Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group, Turkish Naval Forces replenishment ship TCG YÜZBAŞI GÜNGÖR DURMUŞ and minehunter TCG AKÇAY participated in the exercise.
• Activities of TCG YÜZBAŞI GÜNGÖR DURMUŞ and Minehunter TCG AKÇAY Within Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 19 Jul 2024 -- Within the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group, Turkish Naval Forces replenishment ship TCG YÜZBAŞI GÜNGÖR DURMUŞ and minehunter TCG AKÇAY conducted a series of training with the Romanian Navy minesweeper ROS SLT. ALEXANDRU AXENTE and Bulgarian Navy minehunter BGS STRUMA on July 4, 2024.
• Defence: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell during his visit to Tapa Military Base European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jul 2024
• Baiba Braže at the eastern border: we have a special role to play - we also guard the external borders of the EU and NATO Latvia MFA 19 Jul 2024 -- During a two-day visit to Latgale, the eastern border region of Latvia and the EU, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, commended the meaningful contribution by professionals from Latvia's key authorities and companies working in Latgale, including the temporary administration of the Rēzekne Municipality, to the development and security of Latvia and the EU.
• The President at the exercise: The deployment of Patriot in Lithuania inspires for the future President of the Republic of Lithuania 19 Jul 2024 -- On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda observed the military exercise Baltic Connection 2024 (BALTCON24) at the Lithuanian Air Force Air Base in Šiauliai.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken At Aspen Security Forum Fireside Chat Moderated by Mary Louise Kelly of National Public Radio US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2024

Defense Industry

• Contracts For July 19, 2024

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 19 July 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 19 Jul 2024
• UN stresses value of cooperation with key organizations across Eurasia UN News 19 Jul 2024 -- The UN relies on cooperation with regional and subregional organizations "now, more than ever" amid mounting global tensions and challenges, a senior official said on Friday in a briefing to the Security Council.
• Amid Rising Tensions, Emerging Threats in Eurasia, Assistant Secretary-General, Briefing Security Council, Notes Regional Organizations Can Help Build Bridges UN Security Council 19 Jul 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari- July 19, 2024 Israel Defense Forces 19 Jul 2024
• Zionist Army Spox: Tel Aviv attacked by Samad-3 drone IRNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari confirmed that the attack on Tel Aviv was carried out by "Samad 3" drone from Yemen.
• PM Netanyahu Updated on Tel Aviv UAV Incident in Realtime Israel - Prime Minister 19 Jul 2024
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 19 Jul 2024 -- ""The Jewish people are not occupiers in their own land, including in our eternal capital Jerusalem nor in Judea and Samaria, our historical homeland. No absurd opinion in The Hague can deny this historical truth or the legal right of Israelis to live in their own communities in our ancestral home"
• July 18: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 19 Jul 2024
• Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem ICJ 19 Jul 2024
• Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem - Dissenting Opinion ICJ 19 Jul 2024
• Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem ICJ 19 Jul 2024 -- The International Court of Justice has today given its Advisory Opinion in respect of the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.
• Israel's continued occupation of Palestinian territory 'unlawful': UN world court UN News 19 Jul 2024 -- The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday declared that Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory "is unlawful", and that "all States are under an obligation not to recognize" the decades-long occupation.
• UN's top court says Israel's presence in Palestinian territories 'illegal' Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- The United Nations' top court has ruled that Israel's presence in the 1967-occupied Palestinian territories is "unlawful" and must end.
• ICJ terms Israel's presence in occupied Palestine as illegal IRNA 19 Jul 2024 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) while referring to the construction and development of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Quds described the presence of the Zionist regime in the occupied Palestinian territories as illegal and demanded its end.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary General - on the Advisory Opinion of the ICJ on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem UN Secretary-General 19 Jul 2024
• UNRWA Situation Report #122 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem - All information from 15-17 July 2024, valid as of 17 July 2024 at 22:30 UNRWA 19 Jul 2024
• UN cites anarchy in Gaza Strip as obstacle to humanitarian aid VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- U.N. officials warn the Gaza Strip has descended into a state of anarchy, which is obstructing efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to millions of Palestinians in desperate straits.
• Polio stalks Gazans as 'anarchy' spreads, humanitarians warn UN News 19 Jul 2024 -- To add to the devastation of war and the complete breakdown of law and order, Gazans now have to contend with the threat of highly infectious polio disease linked to the disastrous sanitation situation created by the conflict, the UN health agency said on Friday.
• US, Israel discuss drone strike by Iran-backed rebels on Tel Aviv VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- The United States reaffirmed its support for Israel, following a drone attack on Tel Aviv that killed one person and injured at least 10 others.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 19 Jul 2024
• Pakistan calls Israel's Netanyahu a 'terrorist' VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- Under pressure from right wing protesters, Pakistan's government declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a terrorist Friday, demanding the leader be brought to justice for alleged war crimes against Palestinians.
• Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on the Knesset resolution opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jul 2024 -- The European Union deplores the resolution passed by the Knesset on 18 July opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state, even if part of a negotiated settlement with Israel.
• The European Commission and the Palestinian Authority agree on emergency financial support and the principles for a recovery and resilience programme European Commission 19 Jul 2024 -- The European Commission and the Palestinian Authority have signed a Letter of Intent which sets out a strategy for addressing the critical budgetary and fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian economy, whose structural vulnerabilities have been exacerbated by the consequences of the war in Gaza and much-needed pending developments and reforms.
• Slovenia welcomes the Advisory opinion issued by ICJ on Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem Republic of Slovenia 19 Jul 2024 -- In its Advisory opinion the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held that Israel's policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory breach some of the most elementary rules and principles of international law, including the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, and that Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful.
• No: 141, 19 July 2024, Regarding the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jul 2024
• UK statement on the ICJ's Advisory Opinion on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories UK FCDO 19 Jul 2024 -- The FCDO has issued a statement in response to the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion related to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
• UK to restart funding to UNRWA UK FCDO 19 Jul 2024 -- The Foreign Secretary has announced that the UK will lift the pause on funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency, the key aid delivery body operating in Gaza.
• Israel/Yemen: Statement by the Spokesperson on the attack in Tel Aviv European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jul 2024 -- The European Union firmly condemns the indiscriminate Houthi-claimed drone attack on Tel Aviv early on Friday morning.
• Foreign Minister Baerbock on the situation in Gaza Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Jul 2024
• 'Pivotal moment': Palestinians hail ICJ decision to call Israeli settlements illegal Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- Several Palestinian groups have hailed an earlier decision made by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to deem the Israeli regime's settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank as illegal.
• Hamas: Yemen's drone operation highlights unity of Islamic Ummah IRNA 19 Jul 2024 -- The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) described the Yemeni drone attack on Tel Aviv as an emphasis on the unity and common destiny of the Islamic Ummah.
• Hezbollah unveils rocket with heavy warhead in attack on Israeli outpost Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has used for the first time a new rocket with a heavy warhead to strike an Israeli military position in the northern sector of the 1948-occupied territories.
• Hezbollah conducts 12 anti-Israel operations in one day IRNA 19 Jul 2024 -- The Lebanese Islamic Resistance has targeted military positions and Zionist settlements in northern Occupied Palestine in 12 operations since Friday morning.
• Another Hezbollah fighter martyred in Israeli strike on south Lebanon IRNA 19 Jul 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has announced the martyrdom of another of its fighters in the south of the Arab country.
• Iraqi resistance hits military target in Haifa, Israel Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has carried out a new retaliatory operation against an Israeli target in the occupied Palestinian territories.
• Yemen says ready for any scenario following drone strike on Tel Aviv Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- Yemen's Ansarullah popular resistance movement has said it was ready for any scenario that could follow the Yemeni Armed Forces' recent pro-Palestinian drone strike against the city of Tel Aviv in the occupied Palestinian territories.
• Yemen says targeted Tel Aviv in special military op. IRNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Yemen says it has carried out a special military operation against Tel Aviv on Friday morning.

Other Conflicts

• Security Council Bolsters Mandate of Focal Point for Delisting to Receive Requests from UN Sanctions Regimes, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2744 (2024) UN Security Council 19 Jul 2024 -- The Security Council today adopted a resolution strengthening the mandate of the Focal Point for Delisting — set out in resolution 1730 (2006) to receive requests for delisting from United Nations sanctions regimes — and establishing an Informal Working Group on general sanctions issues.
• United States Applauds the Kyrgyz Republic's Repatriation of Women and Children from Northeast Syria US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2024 -- The Kyrgyz Republic's repatriation of 22 women and children from the al-Hol and Roj displaced persons camps in northeast Syria is the second such return of its nationals this year and the sixth repatriation overall since February 2023. We applaud the Kyrgyz Republic for its continued, exemplary action on repatriations, the only durable solution to the humanitarian and security challenges in northeast Syria.
• Myanmar junta airstrike on market kills 15, residents say Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2024 -- Junta forces bombed a market in Myanmar's Shan state killing at least 15 people and wounding many, residents said on Friday, as a surge of fighting in the northeast and elsewhere took an increasingly heavy toll of civilians.
• Sudan aid obstacles impact lifesaving relief effort UN News 19 Jul 2024 -- Heavy fighting in Sudan has severely curtailed humanitarian aid deliveries across vast areas of the southeast, the UN World Food Programme, WFP, said on Friday.
• Cyprus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the need for a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jul 2024 -- This week, we commemorate the anniversary of the tragic events of 1974, the consequences of which we still witness half a century later.

News Reports

• Sanctioning Members of the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2024 -- The United States is designating two members of the Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR) for their roles in cyber operations against U.S. critical infrastructure entities.
• Treasury Sanctions Leader and Primary Member of the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn US Treasury 19 Jul 2024 -- Today, the United States designated Yuliya Vladimirovna Pankratova(Pankratova) and Denis Olegovich Degtyarenko(Degtyarenko), two members of the Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR) for their roles in cyber operations against U.S. critical infrastructure. These two individuals are the group's leader and a primary hacker, respectively.
• Pakistan arrests key aide to slain al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- Authorities in Pakistan said Friday they had caught an internationally designated senior al-Qaida operative, describing him as a close aide of the terror network's slain leader, Osama bin Laden.
• Trump Vows To End Wars, Free 'Hostages,' In Acceptance Speech RFE/RL 19 Jul 2024 -- Donald Trump vowed to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and free U.S. 'hostages' as he accepted the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention just days after an attempt on his life.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at a ceremony for opening an exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Russia-Syria diplomatic relations, Moscow, July 19, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jul 2024
• Statement by President Joe Biden on the Sentencing of Wrongfully Detained American Evan Gershkovich The White House 19 Jul 2024
• Gershkovich convicted of espionage in 'sham' trial, given 16 years in prison VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- A Russian court on Friday convicted American journalist Evan Gershkovich of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in prison, in what is widely viewed as a politically motivated case.
• Russian Court Sentences U.S. Journalist Gershkovich To 16 Years In Prison RFE/RL 19 Jul 2024 -- A court in Russia has found Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage charges that he, his employer, and the U.S. government have rejected as politically motivated, and sentenced him to 16 years in prison.
• Russian Court Sentences WSJ Journalist Gershkovich to 16 Years in a Maximum Security Colony Sputnik 19 Jul 2024 -- The Russian state prosecution requested 18 years in prison for US journalist working for The Wall Street Journal, Evan Gershkovich, in the espionage case.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on July 19, 2024 PRC MofA 19 Jul 2024
• Blinken to meet Chinese foreign minister next week VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that he would meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi next week in Laos, as that country hosts senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.
• Third plenum boosts confidence, injects certainty into world Global Times 19 Jul 2024 -- Chinese officials as well as domestic and foreign observers on Friday applauded the adoption of a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization, highlighting China's resolve to maintain focus in pursuing high-quality development and share opportunities with the world through further opening-up to better empower the world economy and development.
• China vows to boost economic growth by balancing reform, national security VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- China's ruling Communist Party concluded a highly anticipated party conclave Thursday, promising to boost economic growth through comprehensive reform while reiterating the importance of maintaining national security.
• China's direct investment in Kenya drops sharply VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- A report by Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics shows a significant drop in direct investment from China. The report says Beijing's investments in Kenya fell by more than a third over the last three years. Analysts say China is increasingly focused on exporting products rather than investing.
• China slaps travel restrictions on teachers, banking sector staff Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2024 -- Chinese authorities are extending travel restrictions to teachers, schoolchildren and bank staff ahead of summer vacation by requiring them to hand over their passports or ask permission before leaving the country, according to documents posted by social media users this week.
• Injunction granted against Legislature's investigative power measures (update) CNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's Constitutional Court on Friday issued an injunction halting the enforcement of controversial amendments passed at the end of May by opposition lawmakers that gave the Legislature expanded investigative powers.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Jul 2024
• Survey: Taiwan residents view China as an increasing threat VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- Nearly 60% of Taiwan's residents say China's threat against Taiwan has increased in the last few years, according to a newly released survey.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Military Delegation of Russian Federation KCNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a military delegation of the Russian Federation led by Vice-Minister of Defence Aleksey Krivoruchko on July 18.
• AEOI chief: Iran acts according to safeguards, NPT IRNA 19 Jul 2024 -- Iran's position in facing the International Atomic Energy Agency is according to safeguards and NPT, Spokesperson of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament quoted President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami as saying.
• Iran Intensifies Pressure On Iraq To Extradite Iranian-Kurdish Leaders RFE/RL 19 Jul 2024 -- Tehran is upping the ante in its effort to go after Iranian Kurds abroad it deems "terrorists," demanding that Baghdad extradite leaders and members of Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups based in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
• Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (July 19, 2024) India MEA 19 Jul 2024
• Transcript of the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 19 July 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jul 2024
• Von der Leyen elected to second term as EU chief, faces challenges ahead Global Times 19 Jul 2024 -- Lawmakers of the European Parliament on Thursday voted Ursula von der Leyen to a second five-year term as president of the EU Commission. Experts said the reelection shows the EU's need for stability and continuity as Europe faces multiple challenges and even crises. Despite maintaining a tough approach to China in her latest executive to-do list, Europe may also seek to increase its pragmatic and opportunistic engagement with China in the future, especially when considering the uncertainty as result of the outcome from the US presidential election, which may also pose challenges to the transatlantic relationship in the fields of security, economy and trade.
• Hungary's Orban Says Von Der Leyen 'Our Employee, Not Our Opponent' RFE/RL 19 Jul 2024 -- Viktor Orban said on July 19 that Ursula von der Leyen - who was reelected on July 18 for a second term as European Commission president and has been a constant critic of the Hungarian prime minister's close relationship with Moscow and his rule-of-law backsliding - is just an "employee," not an adversary.
• US, Latin American nations unveil strategy to boost the hemisphere VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- Foreign ministers from a dozen Western Hemisphere nations set their sights on ambitious goals to boost the region's economy at a semiannual meeting in Washington this week, with clean energy, cybersecurity and investments in semiconductors high on their list.
• Student protesters return to Bangladesh streets despite violent crackdown VOA 19 Jul 2024 -- Police and student activists in Bangladesh have been involved in pitched battles for nearly three weeks, with protesters returning daily to the streets despite an increasingly violent crackdown from authorities and a rapidly rising toll of killed and injured protesters.
• Bangladesh: Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jul 2024 -- The EU is deeply concerned by the violence and tragic loss of life that has occurred in the context of the protests in Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh imposes curfew, as death toll from unrest tops 100 Press TV 19 Jul 2024 -- Bangladesh has imposed a curfew and deployed military forces after police failed to control days of violent protests that have spread throughout the country.
• A palm reading: Japan's navigation plan for Pacific waters Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2024 -- The triennial meeting of the Japanese Prime Minister with the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum - referred to as PALM - is normally not much of an attention grabber. But this year's meeting, which has just concluded in Tokyo, makes it clear that Japan is looking to significantly ramp up its presence in the region.
• Eswatini: Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of two former Members of Parliament European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jul 2024 -- The EU is deeply concerned by the sentencing on 15 July of the former Members of Parliament Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube to 25 and 18 years of imprisonment, respectively.
• Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has died: state media Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2024 -- Vietnam's Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong died on Friday at the age of 80, domestic media reported, after serving for 13 years as the most powerful leader in the Southeast Asian country's one-party political system.
• Vietnamese Communist chief Nguyen Phu Trong leaves behind a weak, fractious party Radio Free Asia 19 Jul 2024 -- On July 19, Vietnamese state media reported that Nguyen Phu Trong, the long-serving general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, had died after an illness.