12 August 2024 Military News |
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- Austin Orders Additional Naval Assets to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions DoD News 12 Aug 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered additional naval assets to the Middle East to reinforce the United States' commitment to Israel's defense amid escalating regional tensions, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told the media during a briefing today.
- US rushes strike group to West Asia region amid Israel's fears of retaliation from Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The United States is sending a guided missile submarine to the West Asia region and speeding the transit of an aircraft carrier strike group, as Israel remains on high alert for retaliatory attacks from Iran.
- US, UK launch new attack on Yemen's Hodeidah IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- The news sources have reported a new attack carried out by the US and the UK against Yemen's port city Hodeidah.
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- Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing DoD 12 Aug 2024
- Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC concludes second iteration of major exercise US Air Force 12 Aug 2024 -- The recent conclusion of Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center-led joint exercise, marked a significant milestone in the Air Force's reoptimization for Great Power Competition.
- Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Designed for an era of Great Power Competition US Air Force 12 Aug 2024 -- The Department of the Air Force has worked quickly to reoptimize for Great Power Competition following the announcement of 24 key decisions for the DAF to prevail in the challenging security environment of today. New organizations have stood up or realigned, Airman development has been retooled, and operations and training have been honed for future high-end conflict.
- Nellis 'Aggressor Nation' plays Red Force during Bamboo Eagle 24-3 US Air Force 12 Aug 2024 -- Nellis-based Aggressor units and the 57th Operations Group intelligence flight comprised the Red Force ensemble for Bamboo Eagle 24-3 from Aug. 2-9.
- NATO exercise highlights international operability Army News 12 Aug 2024 -- NATO soldiers from Canada, Latvia, Romania, Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom gathered to conduct field exercise Paladin Strike Aug. 5-8, 2024, at the Adazi Military Camp Training Area, Latvia.
- Address on the opening of the Army 2024 International Military-Technical Forum President of Russia 12 Aug 2024
- Chief of CSTO Joint Staff attends 10th ARMY 2024 International Military and Technical Forum Russia MoD 12 Aug 2024 -- On 12 August, Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov, the Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff, visited the ARMY 2024 International Military and Technical Forum at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre, where he attended the opening ceremony and the plenary session attended by Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov.
- ARMY 2024 Forum: FMBA shows innovative developments for Russian Defence Ministry and defence industry, state-of-the-art technologies for the security, treatment, and rehabilitation of personnel involved in special military operation, and work of integrate Russia MoD 12 Aug 2024 -- At the ARMY 2024 Forum, Russia's leading scientific and medical institutions of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) presented innovative products and equipment in the field of biological safety monitoring and pharmaceutical protection, including automated detectors and indicators of biopathogens, test systems, medications, antidotes, and radio protectors.
- ARMY 2024 Forum: modern geostrategy of Russian Federation discussed in conditions of establishing a new world order Russia MoD 12 Aug 2024 -- The Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, within the framework of the scientific and business programme of the Army 2024 International Military and Technical Forum, held a round table devoted to modern geostrategy of the Russian Federation in the context of the establishment of a new world order.
- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov addresses opening ceremony of ARMY 2024 International Military and Technical Forum Russia MoD 12 Aug 2024
- 10th ARMY International Military and Technical Forum opens in Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre Russia MoD 12 Aug 2024 -- Today, the 10th ARMY International Military and Technical Forum has opened in Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre. The ARMY 2024 Forum lasts three days, from 12 to 14 August 2024.
- From Lancets and Super Pantsirs to Small Missile Subs and Drone Docks: What's New at ARMY-2024? Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- ARMY-2024, Russia's largest annual defense forum and expo, kicked off in Moscow region on Monday, with delegations from dozens of countries arriving for the three-day event to familiarize themselves with weapons and equipment made by Russian defense enterprises. As always, among them are brand new designs and major upgrades to existing systems.
- Russia Presents New SuperCam S350M Drone at Army 2024 Forum Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- The SuperCam S350M reconnaissance drone's new features allow it to take high-definition (HD) images and transfer them to a control point to later be processed automatically, including via machine vision or artificial intelligence, a representative of Russia's Unmanned Aerial Systems manufacturer told Sputnik.
- Deputy Russian Defence Minister visits stand of Federal Medical-Biological Agency at ARMY 2024 Forum Russia MoD 12 Aug 2024
- New Finist Aerial Reconnaissance Complex Unveiled at Russia's Army-2024 Forum - Roscosmos Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- Specialists from a Roscosmos subsidiary, the Scientific and Production Center for Automation and Instrumentation named after Academician N.A. Pilyugin (NPCAP), on Monday showcased their Finist aerial reconnaissance complex at an international forum in Russia.
- Drones widely deployed in Chinese militia units during exercises Global Times 12 Aug 2024 -- Multiple types of drones were deployed in recent exercises by multiple militia units across China, as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) become a key part of various Chinese military and police services and branches, observers said on Monday.
- Agreement strengthens AUKUS submarine partnership Australia DOD 12 Aug 2024 -- Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have together reached another significant AUKUS milestone, with the signing of an agreement to enable cooperation that is essential to Australia's capacity to safely build, operate and maintain a conventionally‑armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability.
- Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024 to deepen regional partnerships Australia DOD 12 Aug 2024 -- Australia's flagship regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) 2024, commences this week in Sri Lanka and will involve activities with 14 countries over five months across Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean.
- Construction begins on new NORAD Quick Reaction Alert facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville Canada 12 Aug 2024 -- Today, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the beginning of construction on a new Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) facility at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Bagotville.
- INDIA- SRI LANKA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI COMMENCES IN MADURU OYA, SRI LANKA India PIB 12 Aug 2024 -- The 10th edition of India- Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI commenced today, at Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka
- Iran's defense achievements on display at Russia's "ARMY 2024" Exhibition IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Iran has put on display its latest achievements in the defense sector, including homegrown drones and air defense systems, at ARMY 2024 Exhibition near the Russian capital Moscow.
- Iran showcases indigenous long-range Mohajer-10 drone at Russian exhibition Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The Iranian Defense Ministry has put on display an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) as well as sophisticated radar systems entirely designed and manufactured by the country's military experts at a defense exhibit in Russia.
- US, South Korea to launch large war games next week Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The United States and South Korea will conduct joint military exercises, with the aim of improving their combined capabilities to "counter Pyongyang's alleged threats," the allies say.
- Poland Signs Agreement to Produce 48 Patriot System Launchers Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- Poland has signed an agreement on the production of 48 launchers of the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, United States Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski said on Monday during the signing ceremony.
- House ratifies bill on self-reliant defense posture Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2024 -- A priority measure aimed at developing the country's defense industry and its capability to locally produce advanced weaponry and equipment for the armed forces has moved a step closer toward approval following its ratification by the House of Representatives.
- On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby The White House 12 Aug 2024
- Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre The White House 12 Aug 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Colombian Foreign Minister Murillo US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2024
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- 12 August 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 12 Aug 2024
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari- August 12, 2024 Israel Defense Forces 12 Aug 2024
- Israeli regime worried about new front after Jordan Valley retaliatory operation IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- The Israeli regime's army is reportedly mulling over the formation of a new division to protect the occupied territories' border with Jordan amid fears of what is seen as the opening-up of a new front in the east.
- One more Zionist soldier killed in Gaza IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- The media outlets of the Zionist regime have announced that one more soldier has been killed in clashes with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
- Israeli Defense Minister Told Pentagon Chief Iran Preparing Large-Scale Attack - Reports Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that Iran was preparing for a large-scale attack on Israel, the Axios news portal reported, citing a source.
- Israel's Gallant says Netanyahu's idea of destroying Hamas 'nonsense' Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- Benjamin Netanyahu has traded barbs with his minister of military affairs, underscoring the deep internal rift that continues to plague the Israeli regime over its campaign of death, destruction and genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Aug 11: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 12 Aug 2024
- Investigation completed: Allegations on UNRWA staff participation in the 7 October attacks UNRWA 12 Aug 2024 -- "I acknowledge the completion of the investigation by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) into the serious allegations that 19 area UNRWA staff members in Gaza were involved in the abhorrent attacks of 7 October on southern Israel."
- UN chief condemns 'devastating strike' on Gaza school UN News 12 Aug 2024 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has deplored a deadly weekend attack on a Gaza school-turned-shelter, his Office said on Monday.
- Gaza: Clean water crisis adds to new displacement misery, say aid teams UN News 12 Aug 2024 -- Amid further evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military in Gaza, UN humanitarians issued a fresh warning on Monday over the dire sanitary emergency there and the urgent need for a mass polio vaccination campaign in the embattled enclave.
- UNICEF: Israel directly bombs over half of school-turned-shelter during Gaza war Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says Israel directly bombed more than 50 percent of the schools housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza since the beginning of the regime's 10-month genocidal war against the besieged territory.
- Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East The White House 12 Aug 2024
- White House warns of potentially imminent Iran attack on Israel VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Hamas says its soldiers killed one Israeli hostage and wounded two others, as the White House warned Monday an Iranian attack against Israel could be imminent.
- U.S. Says Iran Attack On Israel Could Come 'This Week,' Warns Tehran To 'Stand Down' RFE/RL 12 Aug 2024 -- The United States on August 12 said it agrees with intelligence assessments that Iran and/or its proxies in the Middle East could "attack Israel as early as this week" and it urged Tehran to "stand down" with regard its ongoing threats.
- US warns about 'significant set' of anti-Israeli retaliatory attacks by Iran, resistance front Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The US has warned that Iran and the regional resistance movements could launch "a significant set of attacks" against the Israeli regime in retaliation for the latter's assassination of senior resistance figures last month.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 11 Aug 2024
- Pezeshkian calls on Europe to help end Gaza genocide instead of backing Israel IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that European countries, particularly Germany, are expected to play an effective role in bringing an end to Israel's genocide of Palestinians in Gaza instead of supporting the regime.
- Iran speaker congratulates Sinwar on his new post as Hamas chief IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has congratulated Yahya Sinwar on his appointment as the head of the political bureau of Palestine Hamas resistance movement.
- Iran to launch direct attack on Zionist regime soon: Report IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Zionist media outlets have speculated that the Islamic Republic will conduct a direct attack on the Israeli regime soon in response to the assassination of the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
- Pezeshkian: Iran reserves right to respond to Israel over Haniyeh assassination Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says based on international rules and regulations, Iran reserves the right to defend itself and respond to Israel over the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinians resistance movement Hamas, in Tehran.
- Iran stresses right to 'deterrent reaction' against Israel to ensure regional security Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has emphasized that Iran has the right to deliver a "deterrent" response to Israel to ensure security in the region.
- IRGC tells US Navy: We can reach you at 'closest point' in international waters Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy is not just a coastal force but is capable of having a presence in international waters, a commander of the fifth Martyr Lieutenant General Haj Qassem Soleimani fleet of the IRGC Navy says.
- Iran's senior military commander in Russia: Crushing response to Israel 'on its way' Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- A senior Iranian military official asserts that the Islamic Republic's harsh revenge on the Israeli regime over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital of Tehran is "fast approaching".
- Iran faces 'difficult choice' in potential retaliation Global Times 12 Aug 2024 -- As Israel reportedly assessed on Sunday that Iran's retaliation could occur "in the coming days," experts said on Monday that Tehran has to strike a difficult balance, as it is expected to seek revenge on Israel while also treading carefully to prevent the situation from spiraling into a regional conflict, particularly to avoid a direct confrontation with the US.
- China Supports Iran's Efforts to Ensure Regional Peace, Stability - Foreign Minister Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- Beijing supports Tehran's efforts to ensure regional peace and stability and is ready to maintain close contacts with Iran, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday in a phone conversation with Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani.
- Joint statement on the Middle East: 12 August 2024 UK FCDO 12 Aug 2024 -- Joint Statement from the Leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Middle East
- Germany, France, Britain call for Gaza cease-fire; Israel prepares for attack VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Germany, France and Britain called early Monday for a Gaza cease-fire while Israel braced for a large-scale attack.
- Iran, China emphasize truce agreement in Gaza IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani, and China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi have underlined the importance of making an effort to stop the Israeli regime's aggression and establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
- EU's Borrell calls for blacklisting hardliners in Netanyahu's cabinet IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has called for blacklisting the hardliner ministers in the Israeli cabinet.
- EU's Borrel urges bans on Israeli ministers over war crimes incitement Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The European Union foreign policy chief says the bloc should consider sanctioning far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, after they said aid to Gaza should be blocked and the starvation of two million people in the territory could be justified.
- Israeli regime arrests 10,000 Palestinians in West Bank since October IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Israeli forces have arrested over 10,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the start of the war on Gaza in October, news sources have reported.
- Al-Qassam Brigades claim responsibility for Jordan Valley operation IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- The Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, have claimed responsibility for the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley in the northern West Bank, which left a Zionist trooper killed.
- Hamas favors implementation of existing Gaza truce proposal IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called for the implementation the provisions agreed upon in the previous negotiations instead of starting new talks on a ceasefire in Gaza.
- Hamas: Palestinian guards kill Israeli captive, wound 2 others after Gaza massacre Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Palestinian guards have opened fire on Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip, killing one and seriously wounding two others in reaction to an earlier massacre by the Israeli regime against a school in the coastal sliver.
- Hamas says Hezbollah's retaliation against Israeli assassinations in Lebanon 'definite' Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- A spokesman for the Gaza-based Hamas resistance movement in Lebanon warned Israel that Hezbollah will "definitely" retaliate against the occupying regime over its assassinations of resistance figures in the Arab country.
- Qassam Brigades claims responsibility for retaliatory shooting in Jordan Valley Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement, has claimed responsibility for a retaliatory shooting operation in the strategic Jordan Valley of the occupied West Bank, as tensions are rising in the territory amid relentless Israeli offensives against the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Hamas Declines Ceasefire Talks, Calls for Return to July Proposal - Reports Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- Palestinian movement Hamas is refusing an invitation from the United States, Qatar and Egypt to participate in the final round of talks with Israel on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, scheduled for August 15, the Axios portal reported, citing the movement's statement.
- Hezbollah fires volley of rockets at Israeli targets IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah Resistance Movement has fired dozens of rockets in retaliatory attacks on Israeli military positions in the northern occupied Palestinian territories.
- Hezbollah rockets hit Israeli military headquarters in Giaton Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has targeted an Israeli military position in the northern occupied territories.
- US warned against using Iraqi airspace to attack Iran IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Iraq's Islamic Resistance, which is an umbrella group of resistance movements, has warned against using the Arab country's airspace to carry out attacks on neighboring Iran.
- Iraqi resistance warns US forces against using Iraq's airspace to attack Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- Iraqi resistance forces say their response will have no limits if US forces use Iraq's airspace to attack Iran.
- House Speaker: China's actions contravene peace, stability Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2024 -- Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday condemned the reported endangerment by two Chinese fighter jets of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) plane over Bajo de Masinloc inside Philippine territory.
- PH must brace for China's heightened aggression in WPS: officials Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2024 -- The Philippines must brace for China's increasingly aggressive actions as it asserts its presence in the West Philippine Sea, ranking defense and military officials said Monday.
- Lawmaker calls for legal cases vs. China over 'air incident' Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2024 -- The Philippine government should now be preparing on filing legal cases against China before an international court following the "dangerous and provocative actions" of People's Liberation Army Air Force against a Philippine Air Force aircraft over Bajo de Masinloc within 120 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales.
- AFP: China's harassment won't deter PH maritime air patrols Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2024 -- The Philippines' air patrols will continue to safeguard its vast maritime territories amid China's latest harassment against a Filipino aircraft conducting patrols over Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal).
- Philippines slams Chinese actions against air force plane as unjustified, reckless Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- China's alleged intimidation of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft on a routine patrol over a disputed South China Sea shoal has raised questions over its sincerity to deescalate tension in the waterway, officials and analysts said Monday.
- Manila slammed for provocation, 'ignoring China's goodwill efforts' Global Times 12 Aug 2024 -- The Philippines has continued to neglect China's goodwill efforts to calm tensions by sending a Philippine Air Force aircraft to illegally enter the airspace over China's Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea on Thursday, and issuing a complaint on Saturday over the professional and legitimate actions by the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in response to such intrusion.
- Vietnam holds joint drill in South China Sea to strengthen territorial claims VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Hanoi's joint drill with the Philippines in the South China Sea and efforts to define and uphold territorial boundaries with neighboring Southeast Asian nations is an effort to counter Beijing's aggression in the hotly contested waters, according to analysts.
- Afghan Taliban Created World's Most Serious Women's Rights Crisis, HRW Says RFE/RL 12 Aug 2024 -- The Taliban has created "the world's most serious women's rights crisis" since returning to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says.
- Closed borders with India cause food, fuel shortages in western Myanmar Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- Residents in western Myanmar who rely on trade with India said they are experiencing food shortages due to the closure of some border crossings with India amid Myanmar's civil war.
- Rebels evacuate 13,000 Rohingyas amid battle for Myanmar's Maungdaw Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- More than 13,000 Rohingya Muslims and hundreds of other inhabitants of western Myanmar's Maungdaw township have fled their homes in recent days amid intensifying conflict between the military and ethnic rebels in Rakhine state, residents said Monday.
- Rebels capture 9 posts in Myanmar's Mandalay region, open new front Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- Rebel forces in central Myanmar captured nine junta army posts and opened a new offensive in three townships under junta control, they announced on Monday, in the latest setback for the ruling military after a string of battlefield losses since late last year.
- Opponents of Myanmar junta skeptical on any Thai help for census, vote Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- Opponents of military rule in Myanmar have criticized the possibility that Thailand will help conduct a census in preparation for an election that the Myanmar junta has promised but which critics say will be an illegitimate sham.
- Sudanese warlords likely to be no-shows at Geneva peace talks VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Prospects for a cease-fire deal emerging from planned U.S.-sponsored peace talks on Sudan this week are off the table for now, as the warring parties have not yet confirmed their attendance. The talks are set to take place in Geneva.
- US: Geneva's Sudan talks will proceed, with or without Sudanese army VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Talks aimed at ending Sudan's 16-month civil war between rival military factions and addressing the dire humanitarian crisis will proceed this week, even without the Sudanese army's participation.
- Sudan: UNICEF condemns deadly strike as war grinds on UN News 12 Aug 2024 -- An attack on a UN facility for displaced people in Sudan has left two dead and at least eight others injured, humanitarians have reported.
- Sudan at 'catastrophic breaking point', UN warns Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- A UN agency has sounded the alarm over the dire conditions in Sudan, warning that the African nation is on the verge of a "cataclysmic breaking point."
- Security Council Extends Authorization of African Union Assistance Mission in Somalia for Three Days, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2747 (2024) UN Security Council 12 Aug 2024 -- The Security Council today extended its authorization of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) by three days, until 15 August 2024, expressing grave concern that Al-Shabaab continues to pose a serious threat to the peace, security and stability of Somalia and the region.
- Rights groups accuse Cameroon government of abandoning vulnerable civilians VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Officials in Cameroon say people are again fleeing towns in western regions as separatists block traffic on the streets, burn vehicles that defy their orders and abduct and torture civilians for ransom. Rights groups are accusing Cameroon's central government of neglecting and abandoning oppressed civilians.
- No face-to-face meeting as Somalia, Ethiopia hold indirect talks in Turkey VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Ethiopian and Somali officials are holding indirect talks in Ankara, Turkey as the two sides attempt to end the diplomatic dispute over Ethiopia's deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland that has been simmering between the two countries since the beginning of this year.
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- Security Council: Africa deserves permanent seat at the table, says Guterres UN News 12 Aug 2024 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for urgent reform of the Security Council, criticizing its outdated structure and lack of representation for Africa, which he argued undermines the body's credibility and global legitimacy.
- With Under-Representation in Voice, Over-Representation in Challenges, Africa Must Have Permanent Seat, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Citing 'Glaring Omission' UN Security Council 12 Aug 2024 -- Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks to the Security Council debate on "Maintenance of Peace and Security: Addressing the Historical Injustice and Enhancing Africa's Effective Representation in the United Nations Security Council", in New York today:
- Africa Has Provided Clear, Compelling Vision for Security Council Representation, Speakers Stress in Historic Debate on Enhancing Continent's Participation UN Security Council 12 Aug 2024 -- Africa has articulated a clear and compelling vision for its representation on the Security Council, that body heard today at a historic high-level debate on enhancing the continent's effective participation in the United Nations organ tasked with maintenance of peace and security.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on Addressing the Historical Injustice and Enhancing Africa's Effective Representation in the Security Council [bilingual as delivered; scroll down for all-English and all-French] UN Secretary-General 12 Aug 2024
- Permanent African representation on the UN Security Council is a matter of urgency: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on enhancing Africa's effective representation in the UN Security Council.
- Bulgarian National Extradited for Scheme to Illegally Export U.S.-Origin Sensitive Microelectronics to Russia US Dept. of Justice 12 Aug 2024 -- Bulgarian national Milan Dimitrov, 50, made his initial appearance in a federal court in San Antonio today after being extradited from Greece. According to court documents, Milan Dimitrov allegedly conspired with Ilias Sabirov, 52, of Russia, and Dimitar Dimitrov, 74, of Bulgaria, to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) in a scheme to procure sensitive radiation-hardened integrated circuits from the United States and illegally export those components to Russia through Bulgaria without the required licenses from the U.S. government.
- MFA handed over a note of strong protest against the attack on the Lithuanian Embassy in Moscow Lithuania MFA 12 Aug 2024 -- On 12 August 2024, in Moscow, four unidentified masked individuals smeared the entrance of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Russian Federation (the Embassy) with red paint.
- Iran issues fresh notice on compensations related to downed Ukrainian plane IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- The Iranian government has issued a fresh notice on how it will compensate the victim families of the Ukrainian plane crash that took place near Tehran in 2020.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 12, 2024 PRC MofA 12 Aug 2024
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the First Senior Officials' Meeting of the China-Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue PRC MofA 12 Aug 2024
- HKSAR's top court dismisses appeals to overturn conviction of Jimmy Lai and six other anti-China disruptors Global Times 12 Aug 2024 -- The Court of Final Appeal of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday unanimously dismissed the appeals to overturn the convictions of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and six other anti-China disruptors for taking part in an unauthorized assembly in August 2019.
- Experts warn of national security risks from Chinese apps CNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Chinese apps are a potential national security risk because of China's authoritarian political system, according to two experts from the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR).
- Taiwan fishing boat crew detained in China likely to be released Tuesday CNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Four crew members of a Taiwanese fishing vessel detained by the Chinese authorities since July 2 are expected to be released on Tuesday but the return dates of the captain and the boat remain uncertain, according to a former official.
- New Chinese reconnaissance drone spotted near Taiwan Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- Taiwan is developing a response strategy to a new electronic warfare variant of a new type of Chinese drone spotted northeast of Taiwan that might be capable of disrupting the Taiwanese military's radio communications, media reported.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Aug 2024
- U.S. Warns Tehran Again Against Sending Ballistic Missiles To Russia RFE/RL 12 Aug 2024 -- Washington has warned Tehran of "swift and severe" consequences if reports that it is planning to send hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia are confirmed.
- Iran UN envoy: US primary advocate and propagator of terrorism in region IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Amir Saied Iravani has said that the United States is the main "advocate and propagator" of terrorism in West Asia and beyond, rejecting "baseless" US allegations against Iran.
- Zarif offers full support for Iranian president after resigning from gov't IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Head of the Center for Strategic Studies Mohammad Javad Zarif has emphasized that his last night's post in cyberspace does not mean he is disappointed with the newly appointed Iranian president and that he asked for support for Masoud Pezeshkian.
- Iran's Zarif Resigns As Vice President Just Days After Appointment RFE/RL 12 Aug 2024 -- Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced on August 12 he had resigned from his new position as vice president last week.
- Iran's Vice President Zarif to Resign Due to Disagreements Over Government Composition Sputnik 12 Aug 2024 -- Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was appointed the vice president for strategic affairs by the newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on August 2, announced his intention to resign.
- Pezeshkian's pick for foreign minister submits plans to Iran parliament IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- The selectee of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for the country's next foreign minister has delivered his plans to Iran's parliament.
- Iran's president's pick for energy minister says he'll tackle electricity shortage Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's pick for Energy Minister says he is determined to tackle a widening gap between the demand and supply for electricity in the country.
- Iran, European Council discuss resumption of nuclear talks People's Daily 12 Aug 2024 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Charles Michel, president of the European Council, on Sunday exchanged views on the resumption of the talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal.
- Pezeshkian: Mutual respect key to enhanced Iran-Europe ties Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran seeks to expand relations with all European countries based on friendship, confidence-building and mutual respect.
- Media crackdown continues 4 years after contested Belarus election VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Belarus sentenced two more journalists to prison last week in what media groups say is a continuation of a crackdown on media since the contested 2020 election and protest movement.
- Pakistan Military Arrests Former Intelligence Chief Faiz Hameed, Initiates Court Martial Proceedings RFE/RL 12 Aug 2024 -- The former chief of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the military's powerful spy agency, Lieutenant-General Faiz Hameed, has been arrested and had court martial proceedings initiated against him, the military said in a statement on August 12.
- Pakistan arrests former spymaster for military trial VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Pakistan's military announced on Monday that it had detained the country's former spy chief and initiated court-martial proceedings against him on charges of abuse of office, corruption and army regulation breaches.
- Bangladesh's interim leader says Hasina allies' resignations are legal VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- The head of Bangladesh's interim government, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, said Monday that recent high-profile resignations in the country are legal.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Bangladesh UN Secretary-General 12 Aug 2024
- Hasina accuses US of involvement in her removal Global Times 12 Aug 2024 -- Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned last week amid protests against quotas for government jobs, has accused the US of being involved in her removal from power, according to Indian media reports on Sunday.
- Iran welcomes establishment of peace in Bangladesh IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani in a message welcomed the establishment of peace and the formation of an interim government in Bangladesh
- Vietnam's top leader to visit China next week: media Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary To Lam will visit China next week, his first foreign trip since being appointed to the top job this month, Reuters reported.
- Analysts: Vietnam's new leader promises reform, but it won't be easy Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- There are significant challenges ahead for the Communist Party of Vietnam's newly appointed leader, General Secretary To Lam, who has stated he will focus on reforming the country's long-ruling regime, several analysts told Radio Free Asia.
- Hun Sen warns of more arrests related to Vietnam-Laos cooperation deal Radio Free Asia 12 Aug 2024 -- Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen on Monday again threatened to arrest anyone who tries to organize a demonstration in the country against an economic cooperation agreement with Vietnam and Laos that has been a subject of online debate over the last month.
- Bulgaria's Most Powerful Oligarch, Delyan Peevski, May Be Losing His Grip On Power RFE/RL 12 Aug 2024 -- Delyan Peevski, a leading politician and Bulgaria's most powerful oligarch, is something of an enigma. Apart from a few hotels he is rumored to frequent, no one knows where he lives. And you will rarely see him out on the streets, with the 44-year-old preferring to roll up to parliament in a convoy of black armored SUVs, flanked by dozens of bodyguards.
- UN migration agency steps up support to families affected by deadly Yemen floods UN News 12 Aug 2024 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is ramping up emergency operations in Yemen to support thousands of families affected by relentless rains and catastrophic flooding that has wreaked havoc across the country.
- ICC prosecutor monitors Venezuela tensions amid election protests VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, said Monday that his office is "actively monitoring" the situation in Venezuela following its disputed presidential election.
- UN rights experts call for an end to post-election repression in Venezuela UN News 12 Aug 2024 -- The Venezuelan Government must immediately end escalating repression that has come in the wake of the disputed presidential election last month, a UN Human Rights Council-appointed body investigating alleged rights abuses there said on Monday.
- World News in Brief: Myanmar's child victims, disenfranchisement in Thailand, aid breakthrough in Syria UN News 12 Aug 2024 -- The UN on Monday condemned the ongoing escalation of violence in Myanmar that has led to heavy civilian casualties in recent weeks, including children and families.
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