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• July 24 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 24 Jul 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi missiles on launchers in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
• US, UK strikes only strengthen Yemen's power in West Asia: Top Russian diplomat Press TV 24 Jul 2024 -- A high-ranking Russian diplomat says US and British airstrikes across Yemen have failed to weaken the Arab nation's naval units in performing operations against Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea, and have instead consolidated their power in the West Asia region.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Remarks by President Biden in Statement to the American People The White House 24 Jul 2024
• NORAD detects, tracks and intercepts Russian and PRC aircraft operating in the Alaska ADIZ NORAD 24 Jul 2024 -- NORAD detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on July 24, 2024. NORAD fighter jets from the United States and Canada conducted the intercept.
• AFRICOM Commander concludes second trip to Algeria AFRICOM 24 Jul 2024 -- U.S. Marine Corps Gen Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command wrapped up his second visit to Algeria on July 23, 2024.
• Indiana National Guard Conducts Intensive Mortar Training Army News 24 Jul 2024 -- Members of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment of the Indiana National Guard, completed a critical segment of their annual training this week, focusing on advanced mortar operations as part of "Operation Touchdown."
• Florida Army Guard make major training exercise possible Army News 24 Jul 2024 -- Close to 5,000 Florida Army National Guard Soldiers reported to Camp Shelby, Mississippi, for the eXportable Combat Training Capability exercise in July 2024.
• USCENTCOM Commander Concludes Regional Trip with Stops in Qatar and Bahrain CENTCOM 24 Jul 2024 -- From July 18 to 21, 2024, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) hosted the CENTCOM Component Commanders Conference at al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. With command representation from all CENTCOM components and subordinate commands, the leaders gathered to discuss the current state of security in the CENTCOM area of operations and discussed ways to strengthen the security cooperation and other actions required to address the current challenges.
• Baltic Architecture and Governance working groups convene to enhance interoperability EUCOM 24 Jul 2024 -- The Baltic Architecture and Governance working groups convened from July 15-18, 2024, in Stuttgart, Germany, bringing together representatives from Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and the United States to enhance joint and combined interoperability in the Baltic region.
• Minihan updates Congress on mobility aircraft US Air Force 24 Jul 2024 -- Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, alongside Lt. Gen. David Tabor, U.S. Air Force deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, and Rear Adm. Derek Trinque, U.S. Transportation Command director of strategic plans, policy and logistics, testified in front of the House Armed Services subcommittee on seapower and projection forces, July 23, on connectivity of the U.S. Air Force mobility fleet.
• BESPIN strengthens software innovation partnership with RSAF US Air Force 24 Jul 2024 -- The Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation team recently visited Singapore to deepen its collaborative efforts with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, marking a pivotal moment in advancing international software innovation within the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense.
• Navy Demonstrates 'Game-Changing' System to Rearm Warships at Sea US Navy 24 Jul 2024 -- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) successfully conducted the first land-based demonstration of the Transferrable Rearming Mechanism (TRAM), which will enable U.S. Navy surface combatants to reload missile canisters into their MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) at sea.
• Türkiye Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces' Combined Task Force 151 from Brazil US Navy 24 Jul 2024 -- The Turkish Navy assumed command of Combined Maritime Forces' (CMF) counter-piracy focused task force during a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, July 24.
• U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Ships Qualification Training US Navy 24 Jul 2024 -- Military Sealift Command's (MSC) commercial charter oiler MT Badlands Trader conducted ships qualification training (SQT) with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) oiler JS Hamana (AO-424), in which the ships performed a simulated consolidated cargo replenishment at sea (CONSOL), at sea West of Kyushu, Japan, July 22-23, 2024.
• Readout of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti's Meeting with Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Adm. Akira Saito US Navy Press Release 24 Jul 2024
• Readout of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti's Meeting with Royal Singapore Navy's Chief of Navy Rear Adm. Sean Wat US Navy Press Release 24 Jul 2024
• Putin Orders Shipbuilding Boost to Counter Rising NATO Presence Sputnik 24 Jul 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has given instructions on the development of shipbuilding to ensure the country's defense and security, they take into account the rapidly changing global situation, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev said on Wednesday.
• Ship of Socialist Republic of Vietnam makes business call at Vladivostok Russia MoD 24 Jul 2024 -- Today, the frigate Tran Hung Dao of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Navy arrives in Vladivostok.
• STATEMENT by the Deputy Head of the delegation of the Russian Federation at the Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (General debate), Geneva, July 23, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jul 2024
• Iskander: Russia's Unbeatable Missile System That Ukrainian Forces Simply Cannot Beat Sputnik 24 Jul 2024 -- Russia's 9K720 Iskander mobile ballistic systems have become a veritable bane of the Kiev regime military in recent months, delivering precise and deadly strikes against Ukrainian armor, command and control installations, trains carrying military equipment and logistical hubs.
• Russia's Su-27 Intercepts UK Reconnaissance Aircraft Over Black Sea Sputnik 24 Jul 2024 -- Russian fighter Su-27 was scrambled as an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and two Typhoon fighters of the Royal Air Force approaching the state border over the Black Sea, foreign aircraft made a turn, and no breach of the state border was allowed, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
• Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Gorshkov enters Mediterranean Sea Russia MoD 24 Jul 2024 -- Today, a detachment of ships and support vessels of the Northern Fleet led by the frigate Admiral Gorshkov, which is carrying out tasks in off-shore maritime zone, has completed the transatlantic sail and entered the Mediterranean Sea through the Strait of Gibraltar.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov DoD 24 Jul 2024
• China urges US to abandon 'nuclear sharing,' cease deployment of missiles in Asia-Pacific Global Times 24 Jul 2024 -- China has urged the US to abandon the "nuclear sharing" and "extended deterrence" arrangements, withdraw nuclear weapons deployed overseas, abandon the development and deployment of a global missile defense system, and immediately cease the deployment of land-based intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region at a UN Office for Disarmament Affairs session on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
• Chinese warship arrives in St. Petersburg for Russian naval celebrations Global Times 24 Jul 2024 -- A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warship recently arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia to participate in Russia's upcoming Navy Day celebrations, with analysts highlighting recent China-Russia military exchanges and stressing the PLA Navy's far seas capabilities while refuting US media hype.
• Taiwan holds anti-landing drill on Penghu on Day 3 of Han Kuang CNA 24 Jul 2024 -- Troops stationed on the offshore Penghu Islands held an anti-landing drill early Wednesday featuring the United States-made Stinger and Javelin missile defense systems as part of the ongoing Han Kuang exercises.
• Strongest typhoon in 8 years disrupts Taiwan's annual military drills Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- The annual Han Kuang military exercise is underway across Taiwan but parts of the drills have had to be scaled back because what could be the most powerful typhoon to hit the island in years is due to make landfall.
• Statement on Exercise Pitch Black incident Australia DOD 24 Jul 2024 -- The Italian Air Force has confirmed an EFA 2000 Typhoon aircraft encountered an unknown issue during a training flight.
• Major milestone reached in northern bases Australia DOD 24 Jul 2024 -- The Australian Government has enhanced its maritime capability with the official opening of the new Kuru Wharf at HMAS Coonawarra in the Northern Territory.
• DRDO successfully flight-tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System India PIB 24 Jul 2024 -- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24, 2024
• UPDATE ON INCIDENT ONBOARD INS BRAHMAPUTRA India PIB 24 Jul 2024 -- Following the unfortunate incident of INS Brahmaputra in Naval Dockyard Mumbai, Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS visited Mumbai on 23 Jul 24. He reviewed the sequence of events leading to the accident and efforts undertaken to locate the missing sailor.
• Working Sub Group of Indian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation holds its 3rd Meeting in New Delhi India PIB 24 Jul 2024 -- The Working Sub Group on Planning of Military Cooperation of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) held its 3rd Meeting on 23-24 July, 2024 at New Delhi
• LAUNCH OF 'TRIPUT' India PIB 24 Jul 2024 -- The first of two Advanced Frigates under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy, was launched on 23 Jul 24 at GSL, Goa
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabit Al-Abbasi DoD 24 Jul 2024
• Joint Statement on U.S.-Iraq Joint Security Cooperation Dialogue DoD 24 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Iraqi Ministry of Defense led the second U.S.-Iraq Joint Security Cooperation Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on July 22-23, 2024, reaffirming their commitment to security cooperation and shared interest in regional stability.
• Joint Defence Declaration signed with Germany on 48-hr defence diplomacy drive by defence secretary UK MOD 24 Jul 2024 -- A new joint defence declaration with Germany has been signed by the Defence Secretary
• Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Germany and the United Kingdom UK MOD 24 Jul 2024 -- Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, signed a joint declaration with German Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, on 24 July, 2024.
• US Wants to Boost Philippines Capabilities to Operate Lawfully in Its Waters - White House Sputnik 24 Jul 2024 -- The United States seeks to bolster the Philippines' capabilities to operate lawfully in its territorial waters, White House National Security Council Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania Mira Rapp-Hooper said on Wednesday.
• Slovakia welcomes 4th generation aircraft EUCOM 24 Jul 2024 -- The F-16 Fight Falcons usher a new era in Slovakia's ability to patrol its skies and support collective deterrence and defense in Europe.
• Important complement of missiles for Javelin launchers delivered from the United States Lithuania MND 24 Jul 2024 -- On July 23 a shipment of missiles for the Javelin man-portable mid-range anti-tank system worth of approx. USD 7 million was delivered to Lithuania.
• Strengthening strategic cooperation of Poland and Great Britain Poland - Ministry of National Defence 24 Jul 2024 -- On July 24th, 2024, a meeting was held in Warsaw between deputy prime minister and minister of national defence Władysław Kosiniak - Kamysz and the defence secretary of Great Britain, John Healey.
• A look at the Defence news 15 - 21 July Netherlands Ministry of Defence 24 Jul 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani US Dept. of State 24 Jul 2024

Defense Industry

• Contracts For July 24, 2024

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 24 July 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 24 Jul 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• PM Netanyahu's Address to a Joint Meeting of the US Congress Israel - Prime Minister 24 Jul 2024
• Netanyahu Calls for NATO-Like Mideast Security Alliance to Counter 'Iranian Threat' Sputnik 24 Jul 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an address to the US Congress on Wednesday proposed that the United States and Israel should forge a security alliance to counter Iran, in the same way that America allied with Europe to counter the Soviet Union.
• PM Netanyahu Meets with Congressional Leaders Israel - Prime Minister 24 Jul 2024 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, before his speech to the US Congress, met with the leaders of both houses - House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
• Israel's Netanyahu defiantly defends war against Hamas VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly defended his country's war against Hamas on Wednesday in an address to the U.S. Congress, vowing to pursue the fight against Palestinian militants until "total victory" and the return of the remaining hostages they are holding.
• Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 24 Jul 2024
• Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch meets with US Deputy Special Envoy for Hostages and Missing Dustin Stewart Israel - Prime Minister 24 Jul 2024
• July 23: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 24 Jul 2024
• Israel carries out new raids in Gaza as Netanyahu visits US VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- Israeli forces carried out new raids in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, hours before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress.
• Israeli tanks extend reach into southern Gaza; thousands flee VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- Palestinian civilians in the eastern neighborhoods of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza strip, evacuated their homes on Tuesday as Israeli tanks moved into the area following an evacuation directive from Israel.
• Khan Yunis massacre: Doctors overwhelmed by influx of wounded Press TV 24 Jul 2024 -- Doctors working in the largest hospital in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis say the medical facility is overwhelmed by wounded people, as Israeli forces continue the savage invasion of the populated area.
• 150,000 flee Khan Yunis as Israel intensifies attacks, says UN Press TV 24 Jul 2024 -- Two United Nations agencies say an estimated 150,000 people have fled the southern city of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip since Monday, as the Israeli regime continues its devastating onslaught on the besieged territory.
• UNRWA Situation Report #123 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (All information from 18-22 July 2024, valid as of 22 July 2024 at 22:30) UNRWA 24 Jul 2024
• Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the situation in the Gaza Strip UNICEF 24 Jul 2024 -- "With each passing week, children and families face new horrors in the Gaza Strip. The devastating attacks on schools and internally displaced sites continue, reportedly killing hundreds more Palestinians, many of them women and children, and leaving already overwhelmed hospitals buckling under the strain.
• UNICEF chief calls for urgent security reset in Gaza amid 'new horrors' UN News 24 Jul 2024 -- The head of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) appealed on Wednesday for an immediate improvement in the security situation in Gaza, where dangerous operating conditions and attacks against humanitarian workers continue to hamper aid delivery to communities in need.
• Gaza: Exodus from Khan Younis compounds pressure on meagre resources UN News 24 Jul 2024 -- About 150,000 people fled Khan Younis in a single day on Monday following evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military there, UN humanitarians have said, intensifying pressure on meagre food, water and places to seek shelter.
• Background Press Call Previewing the Bilateral Engagement Between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu The White House 24 Jul 2024
• Pakistan Welcomes the Declaration of Unity by the Palestinian Political Factions in Beijing Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jul 2024 -- Pakistan welcomes the 'Declaration of Unity' by the Palestinian political factions in Beijing. We recognize andcommend China's role in bringing the factions together for meaningful negotiations.
• Palestinian nation united to decide future of Gaza: Hamas official IRNA 24 Jul 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas' representative in Lebanon, while assessing a reconciliation agreement between Palestinian groups in the meeting hosted by China, has said that the decision to put aside their differences carry the message of the unity of the Palestinian nation as a result of the Al-Aqsa storm operation.
• Receiving Netanyahu 'is a bad omen for you': Hamas official to Washington Press TV 24 Jul 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has censured Washington for receiving Benjamin Netanyahu for an address to Congress.
• Hezbollah targets Israeli military posts in retaliation for commander assassination Press TV 24 Jul 2024 -- Hezbollah has conducted multiple operations against Israeli military outposts in response to a deadly Israeli airstrike on a region in southern Lebanon that killed a commander of the Lebanese resistance movement.
• Iraqi resistance launches drone attack on Eilat IRNA 24 Jul 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has targeted the Eilat port (Umm al-Rashrash) in the occupied territories with several drones.

Other Conflicts

• PH sustains diplomatic approach to deescalate tensions in SCS Philippine News Agency 24 Jul 2024 -- The Philippines will continue pursuing a diplomatic approach and uphold the rule of law in the South China Sea, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as it expounds on the Marcos administration's work to defend the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea through peaceful means.
• Insurgent forces say they've taken control of central Myanmar's Mogoke Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- Insurgent forces in Myanmar's Mandalay region have captured the gem-mining town of Mogoke from military junta forces, a Ta'ang National Liberation Army spokeswoman told Radio Free Asia on Wednesday.
• Rohingya at risk of being forgotten, activists say Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- The hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees forced to flee Myanmar to live in camps in Bangladesh appear no closer to a chance to return home nearly seven years later, with global attention on the humanitarian crisis waning, activists said Wednesday.
• Marcos committed to peace process: Galvez Philippine News Agency 24 Jul 2024 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is committed to the peace process, reiterating during his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) that the government will honor all peace agreements and their terms, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday.
• Constitutional Court In Bosnia Temporarily Suspends Republika Srpska's Election Law RFE/RL 24 Jul 2024 -- The Constitutional Court of Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 24 temporarily suspended an election law passed by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska in April, sparking negative reaction by the international community and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) mission to Bosnia.
• Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti Convenes Briefing to Member States on Interim Report of Expert Panel UN Security Council 24 Jul 2024 -- On 15 July, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held a briefing to Member States during which the Panel of Experts briefed on its interim report dated 29 March (document S/2024/253).
• US, Saudi Arabia invite Sudan's warring factions to peace talks VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- The leader of one of Sudan's two warring factions has accepted an invitation by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to participate in peace talks aimed at ending the country's devastating 15-month-old conflict.

News Reports

• NCSC and Partners Warn U.S. Emerging Technology Startups About Investment by Foreign Threat Actors Director of National Intelligence 24 Jul 2024 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) today issued a joint bulletin with ODNI's Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technology (OESET), the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) to protect U.S. emerging technology startups from investment by foreign threat actors.
• Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act The White House 24 Jul 2024
• Florida Telecommunications and Information Technology Worker Charged with Acting as Agent of PRC Government US Dept. of Justice 24 Jul 2024 -- An indictment was unsealed today charging Ping Li, 59, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, with conspiring to act as an agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC) without notification to the Attorney General and with acting as an agent of the PRC without notification to the Attorney General. If convicted, Li faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
• New Jersey Man Charged with Terrorism Offenses Relating to His Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie US Dept. of Justice 24 Jul 2024 -- Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, was arraigned today in federal court in connection with attempting to provide material support to Hizballah, a designated foreign terrorist organization; engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries; and providing material support to terrorists.
• United States Announces Up to $667 Million Planned Contribution to the Pandemic Fund to Support Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response US Treasury 24 Jul 2024 -- Today, Secretary Yellen announced at the Pandemic Fund Investment Case launch event on the margins of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting that the United States is committing up to $667 million, or one third of the $2 billion resource mobilization goal, to support the Pandemic Fund through 2026, subject to Congressional appropriations and the availability of funds.
• Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at the Pandemic Fund Investment Case Launch Event US Treasury 24 Jul 2024
• MONEYVAL acknowledges Jersey's progress in combatting money laundering and financing of terrorism Council of Europe 24 Jul 2024 -- In a new report the Council of Europe's anti-money laundering body MONEYVAL commends the UK Crown Dependency of Jersey for taking steps to strengthen its legal and regulatory framework to combat money laundering (ML), financing of terrorism (FT) and financing of proliferation (FP). It also calls on the jurisdiction to further reinforce the practical application of its frameworks for investigations and prosecutions for ML, as well as the enforcement of sanctions related to AML/CFT preventative measures.
• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, July 24, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jul 2024
• Putin: No One Will Succeed in Attempts to Intimidate, Divide Russian Society Sputnik 24 Jul 2024 -- Those who try to intimidate and divide Russian society, and pull on religious or national heartstrings will not succeed, inevitable retribution will await, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
• In Algeria, Putin's ally misleads about size of Russian economy, downplays sanctions VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's staunch ally Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the State Duma (lower house of parliament) toured Nicaragua, Cuba and Algeria July 20-22 to bolster Kremlin's influence and rally states against the U.S.
• Crowdsourcing Russia's Future: Poll Of Experts Considers What Comes After Putin RFE/RL 24 Jul 2024 -- Vladimir Putin, 71, has been president or prime minister of Russia since August 1999, clamping down ever harder on dissent while building up a personalized authoritarian system that has proven durable through political upheaval, economic crises, wars, and the global COVID-19 pandemic.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on July 24, 2024 PRC MofA 24 Jul 2024
• Calls grow for UK to expand lifeboat scheme for Hong Kongers Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- The British government should further expand its lifeboat British National Overseas visa scheme for Hong Kongers fleeing a crackdown on dissent and slash their university tuition fees in recognition of the ongoing threat to the city's promised freedoms, a London-based rights group has told parliament.
• Chinese Communist Party plans to raise retirement age to deal with aging population Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party has announced plans to raise the retirement age as part of its response to falling births and a rapidly aging population.
• China In Eurasia Briefing: How The Ukraine War Is Redrawing Global Trade Between Europe And China RFE/RL 24 Jul 2024
• China's Ministry of State Security unveils espionage case involving accepting tasks from foreign spy organizations Global Times 24 Jul 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday unveiled an espionage case involving accepting tasks from spy organizations and their agents, such as writing materials for them. The MSS stated that they have discovered and handled similar espionage crimes over recent years, according to an article published via the MSS's official WeChat account on Wednesday.
• China's new-gen manned launch vehicle completes first high-altitude simulation test, paves way for crewed lunar exploration Global Times 23 Jul 2024 -- China has achieved another significant milestone in its development of the new-generation manned carrier rocket, with the successful completion of a long-duration high-altitude simulation test for the vehicle's third-stage liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen engine, the Global Times learned on Tuesday.
• DPP slammed for tying local people to 'Taiwan independence' chariot Global Times 24 Jul 2024 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of Taiwan are desperately seeking to align with the US, stubbornly accelerating their attempts to seek "Taiwan independence" by force and by relying on external forces, which has led to tension and instability in the Taiwan Straits, seriously threatening security and wellbeing of Taiwan people, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council warned on Wednesday, slamming DPP authorities' Han Kuang war game.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Jul 2024
• US sanctions China-based individuals, entities over North Korea support Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- The United States has announced sanctions on six individuals and five entities based in China for their alleged involvement in the procurement of items supporting North Korea's ballistic missile and space programs.
• United States Imposes Sanctions Targeting PRC-based Procurement Network Supporting DPRK's Unlawful WMD and Ballistic Missile Programs US Dept. of State 24 Jul 2024 -- The United States is today imposing sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13382 on a network of six individuals and five entities based in the PRC for their involvement in the procurement of items supporting the DPRK's unlawful WMD and ballistic missile programs.
• Treasury Targets PRC-based Procurement Network Supporting DPRK Ballistic Missile and Space Programs US Treasury 24 Jul 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a network of six individuals and five entities based in the People's Republic of China (PRC), involved in the procurement of items supporting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) ballistic missile and space programs.
• North Korea seen unlikely to engage US after fall election, regardless of winner VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- North Korea's broadening ties with Russia make a possible re-engagement with the U.S. less appealing for Pyongyang despite an apparent overture from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, analysts said.
• Ex-North Korean diplomat becomes first escapee to be a vice minister in South Korea Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- Former high-ranking North Korean diplomat Thae Yong Ho, who defected to South Korea in 2016 and became a lawmaker in 2020, has blazed another trail.
• Iran to launch 8 more satellites by yearend IRNA 24 Jul 2024 -- Iran says it will launch at least 6 to 8 satellites into space by the end of the current Iranian year on March 20, 2025.
• Iran oil production up by 60% since 2020: Minister IRNA 24 Jul 2024 -- Oil production in Iran has increased by 60% since March 20, 2020, Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji says.
• Without loan, Russia can be removed from Iranian railway project: official Press TV 24 Jul 2024 -- Iran says Russia can be removed of a key railway project in the north of the country if it fails to provide a major loan needed to complete the project.
• Iran raps UN repporteur's report, says enemies 'disgraced, dishonored' Press TV 24 Jul 2024 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has roundly dismissed the last report by the outgoing UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the country as part of attempts by enemies to tarnish the image of the Islamic Republic.
• Call To Investigate Iran's 1980s 'Genocide' A Step Toward Ending 'Cycle Of Impunity' RFE/RL 24 Jul 2024 -- A UN expert has accused Iran of committing genocide in the 1980s, when thousands of political prisoners as well as members of religious and ethnic minorities were executed.
• Iranian National Extradited to United States for Alleged Scheme to Illicitly Ship Sophisticated Electronics to Iran US Dept. of Justice 23 Jul 2024 -- Iranian national Saeid Haji Agha Mousaei, 53, made his initial appearance yesterday in Chicago federal court following his extradition from the United Kingdom to face charges for his role in a years-long conspiracy to evade U.S. export restrictions and transship advanced U.S. electronic testing technology to Iran using third-party countries.
• Myanmar flooding destroys 20,000 acres of crops Radio Free Asia 24 Jul 2024 -- Flooding has devastated crops and forced schools to close in 30 villages across central Myanmar, residents told Radio Free Asia on Wednesday.
• Visit of Foreign Secretary of the UK to India (July 24, 2024) India MEA 24 Jul 2024 -- At the invitation of External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar (EAM), H.E. Mr. David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom paid an official visit to India on 24 July 2024.
• Foreign Secretary meets Indian Prime Minister Modi and launches landmark Technology Security Initiative Gov.UK 24 Jul 2024
• US links Pakistan's economic growth to political stability VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- The United States urged Pakistan Wednesday to protect the rights of all citizens, including freedom of expression and assembly, as a military-backed crackdown on the opposition party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan continues.
• Probe Launched Into Alleged Plot To Kill Leaders Of Georgia's Ruling Party RFE/RL 24 Jul 2024 -- Georgia's State Security Service (SUS) said on July 24 it had launched an investigation into an alleged "plot" to assassinate Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and honorary chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party, and then "violently overthrow" the government.
• World News in Brief: Rights chief 'horrified' at deadly PNG violence, Lebanon-Israel 'knife edge', Sudan refugees suffer sexual violence UN News 24 Jul 2024 -- Recent attacks on three villages in East Sepik province, Papua New Guinea, resulted in at least 26 deaths - including 16 children - an event that has left UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk "horrified", he said in a statement on Wednesday.
• Fight against global hunger set back 15 years, warns UN report UN News 24 Jul 2024 -- Progress fighting global hunger has been set back 15 years, leaving around 733 million people going hungry in 2023, equivalent to one in 11 people globally and one in five in Africa, according to the latest UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published on Wednesday.
• Nigeria hoping to avoid anti-government protests VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- Nigerian officials are hoping that plans for a nationwide August 1 protest over the country's soaring living costs will be jettisoned.
• Nigerian authorities hold emergency meeting on planned protests VOA 24 Jul 2024 -- Nigerian government officials held an emergency meeting Wednesday in response to nationwide protests planned next month over governance issues and the cost of living.