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• U.S. Central Command Forces Killed Hurras al-Din Senior Leader CENTCOM 23 Aug 2024 -- Earlier today, U.S. Central Command Forces killed Hurras al-Din senior leader Abu-'Abd al-Rahman al-Makki in a targeted kinetic strike in Syria. Abu-'Abd al-Rahman al-Makki was a Hurras al-Din Shura Council member and senior leader responsible for overseeing terrorist operations from Syria.
• August 23 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 23 Aug 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi missile system in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
• Yemen army targets Israel-linked ships in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country's naval units have carried out separate attacks on two ships affiliated to Israel as part of a maritime campaign in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Defense Policy / Programs

• French Air Force general opens new Army training facility for NATO Soldiers at Navy base in U.S. Army News 23 Aug 2024 -- Supreme Allied Commander Transformation French Air Force Gen. Philippe Lavigne opened a new Army Combat Fitness Test facility at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads during a ribbon cutting ceremony here Aug. 22.
• Truman COMPTUEX Marks 10th NATO Scenario in Pre-Deployment Training US Navy 23 Aug 2024 -- Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, Joint Force Command - Norfolk Vice Adm. Doug Perry led the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) in the role of a NATO maritime component commander during a multi-day scenario in the strike group's current Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) - the Joint Force's most complex, multi-domain training event.
• Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Kingsville US Navy 23 Aug 2024 -- Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Kingsville (LCS 36) will be commissioned, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. CDT in Corpus Christi, Texas.
• Bastion coastal missile system crews of Nothern Fleet deploy launchers on coast of Barents Sea Russia MoD 23 Aug 2024 -- During a field trip of the Northern Fleet's Separate Missile Formation equipped by Bastion coastal missile systems, the crews deployed the launchers on the coast of the Barents Sea.
• Working meeting of delegations of Defence Ministry of Russian Federation and Defence Ministry of Uzbekistan takes place in Moscow Russia MoD 23 Aug 2024
• Russian and Turkish servicemen have joint patrols in north-east of Syria Russia MoD 23 Aug 2024 -- In the framework of implementation Memorandum of Understanding Between Turkey and the Russian Federation, joint Russian-Turkish joint patrols were held in the north-east of Syria. The distance of the patrol was 30km.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov DoD 23 Aug 2024
• Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 The White House 23 Aug 2024
• Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 23 Aug 2024 -- Ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day, today the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
• Biden Voices 'Unwavering' Support For Ukraine With New U.S. Aid Package RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated America's "unwavering support for the people of Ukraine" in a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on August 23, the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day.
• United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 23 Aug 2024 -- As Ukraine celebrates thirty-three years of independence, the United States is announcing another significant new package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to our Ukrainian partners as they defend against Russia's ongoing attacks.
• Australia to command Red Sea task force Australia DOD 23 Aug 2024 -- Australia will assume command of the Combined Maritime Force's Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 from October.
• Latest Australian defence industry facility opens in Geelong Australia DOD 23 Aug 2024 -- Some of the world's most advanced defence capabilities will be produced in Geelong, with the Hanwha Defence Australia's Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) officially opening today.
• HMAS Broome's final port call Australia DOD 23 Aug 2024 -- For its final voyage, HMAS Broome conducted one last port visit to its namesake town in Western Australia ahead of its upcoming decommissioning later this month.
• Joint Statement - Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period DoD 23 Aug 2024 -- The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia; the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom; and the Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, United States.
• Australia - AH-64E Apache Sustainment Support Services DSCA 23 Aug 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of AH-64E Apache Sustainment Support Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Hosted Bilateral in Honor of Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh DoD 23 Aug 2024
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh DoD 23 Aug 2024
• Austin Lauds U.S.-India Ties in Meeting With Counterpart DoD News 23 Aug 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the momentum behind the U.S.-India relationship today as he met with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the Pentagon.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & US Secretary of Defense Mr Lloyd Austin hold bilateral talks in Washington DC India PIB 23 Aug 2024 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of Defense Mr Lloyd Austin in Pentagon, Washington DC on August 23, 2024
• India - Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys DSCA 23 Aug 2024 -- The Secretary of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment for an estimated cost of $52.8 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Reconnaissance technologies: armasuisse tests performance limits of drone-based radar systems with NATO-PfP research partners Federal Council - Swiss Government 23 Aug 2024 -- From 19 to 23 August 2024 the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse carried out drone reconnaissance technology tests as part of a NATO/PfP research campaign. The aim was to test the performance limits of drone-based radar systems at different frequencies and on different drones, and measure their effectiveness.
• Northern Viking 2024 exercises defence of Iceland Government of Iceland 23 Aug 2024 -- The Northern Viking 2024 defence exercise will take place in and around Iceland from 26 August to 3 September. The main purpose of the exercise is to practice the defence of vital national infrastructure, the sea routes around Iceland, search and rescue, host nation support and the coordination of relevant agencies in Iceland.
• Harris Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination Vowing To 'Stand By Ukraine' RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- In a historic speech at the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris promised to continue military support for Ukraine and strengthen NATO as she accepted the party's nomination for the 2024 presidential race.
• Harris says she will not cozy up to dictators like North Korea's Kim Radio Free Asia 23 Aug 2024 -- U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said she will not "cozy up to" dictators like North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom she said was "rooting for" her Republican rival Donald Trump.
• Readout of President Biden's Call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar The White House 23 Aug 2024
• Readout of President Biden's Call with President Abdel-Fattah El Sisi of Egypt The White House 23 Aug 2024
• On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby The White House 23 Aug 2024

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 23 August 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 23 Aug 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Aug 22: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 23 Aug 2024
• Over a dozen Israeli troopers killed, wounded in resistance fighters' retaliation in Gaza Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- At least three Israeli troopers have been killed and twelve others injured in fresh retaliatory operations by resistance fighters in war-torn Gaza.
• Israeli genocide displaces 90% of Gaza population, 250,000 in August alone: UN Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- The Israeli military has forced 250,000 displaced Palestinians to move again and leave their areas this month, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says.
• Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 40,265: health authorities People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 40,265, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Thursday.
• Gaza: First polio case confirmed in war-shattered enclave UN News 23 Aug 2024 -- A 10-month-old girl paralysed by polio in Gaza has become the first confirmed case of the deadly disease to be detected in the war-ravaged enclave in 25 years.
• UNRWA Situation Report #130 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. All information from 20-21 August 2024, valid as of 21 August 2024 at 22:30 (local time) UNRWA 23 Aug 2024
• White House reports progress in Gaza cease-fire talks VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- A White House spokesman said Friday there has been progress made in Gaza cease-fire talks in Cairo as intensive fighting continues between the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas militants in the embattled enclave.
• Israel, Egypt, US Hold Talks in Cairo on Philadelphi Corridor Sputnik 23 Aug 2024 -- On October 7, 2023, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. In addition, Hamas fighters infiltrated the border areas, opened fire on the military and civilians and took hostages.
• Five Hezbollah fighters martyred in operations against Israel's occupying regime IRNA 23 Aug 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah has announced that five of its resistance fighters were martyred in several different operations against the occupying regime.
• Israeli strikes kill eight, including child, in southern Lebanon Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least eight people, including a child, in southern Lebanon.
• Hezbollah strikes Meron Air Base, destroys Israeli spying devices Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah says it carried out a strike on the Meron military base, targeting Israel's spying devices.

Other Conflicts

• The Azadi Briefing: Thousands Of Afghans Detained By Taliban's Morality Police RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024
• UN criticizes Pakistan's mass eviction of Afghans lacking legal paperwork VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- A group of independent experts from the United Nations raised concerns Friday about Pakistan's large-scale deportations of undocumented Afghan migrants and called for measures to minimize the dangers faced by vulnerable people among them.
• Gang Kills 11 Police Officers In Restive Pakistani Region RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- As many as 11 policemen have been killed and 10 others injured in an August 22 ambush by robbers in Pakistan's eastern Punjab Province, one of the deadliest attacks against law enforcement in the restive region in recent times.
• Pro-junta ethnic army finishes training for 10,000 in southern Shan state Radio Free Asia 23 Aug 2024 -- More than 10,000 freshly-trained fighters from an ethnic army are on their way to replenish Myanmar's depleted junta forces.
• Junta stops 50 young people from departing Yangon airport in single day Radio Free Asia 23 Aug 2024 -- Junta officials stopped about 50 young people from departing Yangon's international airport in one day as the military continues its efforts to control the number of citizens leaving for employment opportunities abroad.
• Guterres calls for end to Myanmar violence, persecution of Rohingya UN News 23 Aug 2024 -- Seven years since the forced mass displacement of Rohingya and other communities from Myanmar's Rakhine State, the UN Secretary-General has called for an end to the violence and full protection of civilians across the country which is now engulfed in a brutal civil conflict.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the seventh anniversary of the displacement of Rohingya people and other communities from Myanmar UN Secretary-General 23 Aug 2024
• Sudan peace talks end with breakthrough on humanitarian aid VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- U.S.-brokered peace talks on Sudan have failed to end the country's 16-month conflict but have succeeded in gaining greater humanitarian access to millions of people who have been deprived of food, medicine and other essential relief for many months, according to a senior U.S. official.
• Aid teams cite huge challenges in tackling new Sudan cholera outbreak UN News 23 Aug 2024 -- Protecting war-weary people in Sudan from a second deadly cholera outbreak is proving a huge challenge for aid teams after more than 16 months of heavy fighting, combined with flooding and ongoing access obstacles, they reported on Friday.
• Switzerland working to improve situation in Sudan Federal Council - Swiss Government 23 Aug 2024 -- Civil war has been raging in Sudan since April 2023, ravaging the civilian population and spawning one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. As part of its good offices, Switzerland is providing a platform for diplomatic talks on a way out of the crisis.
• Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan President of Russia 23 Aug 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.
• Navy's Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 deployed to Zambo City Philippine News Agency 23 Aug 2024 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed its Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 (MBLT-1) in Zamboanga City to boost security in Western Mindanao.
• CIA Chief Meets With Kurti At End Of Kosovo Visit RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- CIA Director William Burns held talks on August 23 in Pristina with Prime Minister Albin Kurti before concluding his two-day visit in Kosovo, the Kosovar government said in a statement.
• Somalia: Ethiopian troops cannot be in AUSSOM, unless Somaliland deal nixed VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Thursday that Ethiopian forces would not be part of the upcoming African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) unless Ethiopia withdraws from a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Somaliland earlier this year.

News Reports

• ODNI Releases Intelligence Community Annual Demographic Report for Fiscal Year 2023 Director of National Intelligence 23 Aug 2024 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) today released the Intelligence Community (IC) Annual Demographic Report for Fiscal Year 2023.
• FBI raids home of Russian state TV commentator in election-meddling probe VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- An FBI raid on a house about an hour outside Washington this month renewed focus on U.S. efforts to combat foreign interference in the 2024 election.
• WHO seeks $135 million to defeat mpox UN News 23 Aug 2024 -- The current mpox outbreak "can be controlled and can be stopped", the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized on Friday, announcing an action plan that calls for $135 million over the next six months.
• Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council President of Russia 23 Aug 2024 -- Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council via videoconference.
• New Measures to Degrade Russia's International Supply Chains and Wartime Economy US Dept. of State 23 Aug 2024 -- The United States is building on its unprecedented sanctions campaign and imposing new costs on those supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and its attempts to deny Ukraine's unique cultural identity. Today, one day ahead of the celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States is designating nearly 400 entities and individuals.
• Fact Sheet: New Measures to Degrade Russia's Wartime Economy US Dept. of State 23 Aug 2024
• As Russia Feels Effects of Multilateral Sanctions Campaign, Treasury Takes Further Action Against Russia's International Supply Chains US Treasury 23 Aug 2024 -- Building on the sanctions already imposed on Russia in response to its continued war of aggression against Ukraine, today the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of State targeted nearly 400 individuals and entities both in Russia and outside its borders—including in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East—whose products and services enable Russia to sustain its war effort and evade sanctions.
• Commerce Tightens Export Controls, Targets Illicit Procurement Networks For Supplying Russian War Machine Bureau of Industry and Security 23 Aug 2024 -- Today, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is taking aggressive action to further restrict the supply of both U.S.-origin and "U.S. branded" (i.e., labeled) items to Russia and Belarus for the Kremlin's illegal war on Ukraine. Today's actions will further constrain Russia's ability to arm its military by targeting illicit procurement networks designed to circumvent global export controls.
• US sanctions over 400 firms accused of aiding Russian war effort VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- The United States imposed new sanctions Friday on more than 400 entities accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine.
• Analysts: China-Russia financial cooperation raises red flag VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- China and Russia agreed to expand their economic cooperation using a planned banking system, which analysts say is aimed at supporting their militaries and undermining U.S.-led global order.
• Xi urges advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics on 120th birth anniversary of Deng Xiaoping People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded the "outstanding contributions" of late leader Deng Xiaoping and urged advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics initiated by Deng, as the country marked Deng's 120th birth anniversary on Thursday.
• Xi to address key forum on China-Africa cooperation Global Times 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese and African leaders will meet in Beijing in early September for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) - the largest diplomatic event to be hosted by China in recent years with the highest attendance of foreign leaders. The event will showcase the sincere friendship and achievements from decades of China-Africa collaboration and set the new direction for future cooperation, said analysts from China and African countries, stressing that the gathering is also expected to set an example for Global South cooperation and contribute to global development and stability.
• China's Xi praises Deng Xiaoping but won't continue his reforms Radio Free Asia 23 Aug 2024 -- Ruling Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has lauded his reformist predecessor Deng Xiaoping, nodding to his ordering of the 1989 Tiananmen massacre and vowing to continue his reforms, although political commentators said Xi's praise was largely for show.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on August 23, 2024 PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024
• Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong Talks about China's Expectations for FOCAC Development PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024 -- On August 23, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong, upon request, introduced China's expectations for the future development of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at a briefing for Chinese and foreign media on the 2024 FOCAC Summit.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds A Briefing for Chinese and Foreign Media on President Xi Jinping's Attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024 -- On August 23, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing for Chinese and foreign media on President Xi Jinping's attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and related events. Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong briefed on that and answered questions from the journalists.
• Background Press Call on Administration Travel to China The White House 23 Aug 2024
• Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Trip to Beijing, China The White House 23 Aug 2024
• US national security adviser to hold talks with Chinese foreign minister VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, is heading to China next week for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a senior administration official.
• Top White House official to visit China Radio Free Asia 23 Aug 2024 -- The Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election will be on the agenda but "not the point" of a three-day visit to China next week by President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a senior White House official told reporters on Friday.
• Xi Jinping Speaks with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the Phone PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024 -- On the afternoon of August 23, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
• Xi speaks to Starmer on strengthening exchanges Global Times 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday by phone at the latter's request, during which Xi said that China and Britain should remain firm as partners, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, and benefit the two countries and the world through a stable and mutually beneficial China-Britain relationship.
• China-Belarus high-level development of partnership 'exemplary model' Global Times 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday concluded his visit to Belarus, during which Beijing and Minsk pledged to further promote practical cooperation in various fields ranging from trade, finance, security and agriculture to science and technology, and education, according to a joint communique released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday.
• Survey: Hong Kong laws contribute to decline in media freedom VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- Press freedom in Hong Kong is at its lowest level in at least 11 years, according to the latest survey of its members and the public by the Hong Kong Journalists Association.
• China and Belarus Sign Free Trade Deal, Other Agreements On Security And Energy RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- Sanctions-hit Belarus has announced that it will sign a free trade deal with China for services and investment, as well as agreements to strengthen cooperation in security, energy, and finance.
• Chinese premier says to promote high-level development of China-Belarus bilateral partnership People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that China stands ready to work with the Belarusian side to push for the high-level development of their all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership.
• China launches new communications satellite People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- China on Thursday sent a new communications satellite into orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province.
• PM call with President Xi Jinping of China: 23 August 2024 Gov.UK 23 Aug 2024
• Taiwan sentences 8 military officers to prison for spying for China VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- The Taiwan High Court on Thursday sentenced eight Taiwanese military officers to prison for spying for China in exchange for financial gain. Experts say the case shows a shift in China's espionage tactics in Taiwan.
• Lai calls for unity, defending ROC on anniversary of Kinmen bombardment CNA 23 Aug 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Friday called on the people on Taiwan to "stay united" and defend the Republic of China (ROC), during a visit to Kinmen to mark the 66th anniversary of the 823 Artillery Bombardment.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Aug 2024
• North Korea Condemns US Decision to Approve Sale of 36 Apaches to South Korea Sputnik 23 Aug 2024 -- The North Korean Foreign Ministry condemned the US State Department's decision to approve the sale of 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea, North Korean state-run news agency KCNA reported on Friday.
• Statement by Chief of Foreign News Section of Department of Press and Information of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 23 Aug 2024 -- The chief of the Foreign News Section of the Department of Press and Information of the DPRK Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued a press statement "To definitely keep military balance is prerequisite for peace and stability", which said:
• Iran arrests 14 Daesh terrorists in four provinces IRNA 23 Aug 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has announced the arrest of 14 Daesh-Khorasan terrorists in four provinces across the country.
• Iran captures 14 Daesh members seeking to carry out terrorist attacks Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested 14 members of the Daesh terrorist group, foiling their plots to carry out terror attacks inside the country.
• Araghchi: New Iran government's mission is to neutralize illegal sanctions Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the government has been given a mission by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to neutralize illegal sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic and their possible impacts on the Iranian nation.
• Iran asserts will continue to support Syria, pro-resistance states against Israel Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic will continue to support Syria and all pro-resistance countries in the confrontation against the Israeli regime.
• Iran Tries To 'Storm' U.S. Election With Russian-Style Disinformation Campaign RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- Iran is striking out left and right in an attempt to interfere with the U.S. presidential election in November with the help of slick-looking websites, hackers, and phishing attacks.
• Raksha Mantri arrives in Washington on a four-day visit to US India PIB 23 Aug 2024 -- India and US, together, are a formidable force which can ensure peace, prosperity and stability in the world
• Deputy Secretary Verma's Meetings with the Government of India in New Delhi, India US Dept. of State 23 Aug 2024
• An Indian will land on the surface of Moon, fifteen years from now, in the year 2040, announces Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh India PIB 23 Aug 2024 -- In a momentous celebration marking the first-ever National Space Day, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi greets the nation on occasion of first National Space Day India PIB 23 Aug 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of the first National Space Day
• Pakistan's Internet 'Firewall' Aimed At Crushing Dissent Upends Livelihoods RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- Millions of Pakistanis have for weeks experienced slow Internet connections and problems with accessing social media platforms.
• Saudi oil revenue drops to 3-year low, affects mega-projects: Report Press TV 23 Aug 2024 -- Saudi Arabia's revenue from oil sales has plummeted to the lowest level in three years, prompting the kingdom to scale back or delay some of its ambitious development projects.
• UN experts challenge Vietnam's treatment of Montagnard minority Radio Free Asia 23 Aug 2024 -- United Nations experts are calling on Vietnam to answer their concerns over the trial of 100 Montagnards in January, in connection with a 2023 attack on government offices in which nine people were killed.
• On the ruling of Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice US Dept. of State 23 Aug 2024 -- Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice ruled yesterday that Nicolas Maduro won the July 28 presidential election against democratic opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. This ruling lacks all credibility, given the overwhelming evidence that Gonzalez received the most votes on July 28.
• Trials ordered in 20-year-old Thailand military, police 'massacre' VOA 23 Aug 2024 -- A court in Buddhist-majority Thailand decided Friday to try seven former military and police officials for their roles in the deaths of 85 Muslim men at a protest that took place 20 years ago.