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• CENTCOM Forces Partner with Syrian Democratic Forces to Capture ISIS Leader and Assist in Operation to Recapture Escaped ISIS Fighters CENTCOM 02 Sep 2024 -- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, partnered with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), captured an ISIS leader, who was assessed as helping ISIS fighters after escape from a Raqqah Detention Facility in Syria.
• Sept 2 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 02 Sep 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two missile systems in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
• Houthis attack two crude oil tankers CENTCOM 02 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of Sep. 2, the Iranian-backed Houthis attacked two crude oil tankers, the Panama flagged/owned, Greek operated MV BLUE LAGOON I and the Saudi flagged, owned, and operated MV AMJAD, with two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system, hitting both vessels. Both vessels are laden with crude oil. The MV AMJAD is carrying approximately two million barrels of oil, almost twice the amount onboard the Greek-owned MV DELTA SOUNION, which the Houthis attacked on Aug. 21. Currently, salvage efforts are underway in the Southern Red Sea for the disabled MV DELTA SOUNION, which is still on fire and threatens the possibility of a major environmental disaster.
• British sources report new maritime incident off Yemen coast IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a new attack on a vessel off the coast of Yemen.
• Yemeni forces target another ship bound for occupied Palestinian territories Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have targeted another ship heading towards the ports of the occupied Palestinian territories in their latest pro-Palestinian operation.

Defense Policy / Programs

• UNITAS LXV Begins US Navy 02 Sep 2024 -- Navy and Marine forces arrived in Valparaiso in support of UNITAS LXV (65), the world's longest-running multinational maritime exercise in the world, which officially commenced September 2, 2024.
• Already Dead': Siberia's Homeless Pushed To Join Russia's War On Ukraine RFE/RL 02 Sep 2024 -- Some do it for the money; others for the motherland. Still others because they "just don't have anything else to do."
• Taiwan should prepare to coordinate joint operations with US: Experts CNA 02 Sep 2024 -- Taiwan should prepare to coordinate joint operations with the United States in case a cross-strait conflict arises, Shen Ming-shih (沈明室), a research fellow at the Taipei-based Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR), has suggested.
• Further boost to Australia's nuclear-powered submarine workforce Prime Minister of Australia 02 Sep 2024 -- The Albanese Government is today announcing a new Jobs for Subs program for 200 young workers required to make Submarine Rotational Force - West (SRF-W) a success.
• Cabinet Committee on Security approves procurement of 240 aero-engines for IAF's Su-30 MKI aircraft from HAL worth Rs 26,000 crore India PIB 02 Sep 2024 -- Cabinet Committee on Security, on September 02, 2024, approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore inclusive of all taxes and duties
• Iran Army receives optimized main battle tank for defense rapid reaction Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The Iranian Army has taken delivery of an optimized main battle tank after deploying advanced technology towards enhancing the vehicle's entire combat features.
• Iran's 'formidable blow' awaits enemies' miscalculations: Air Defense Force cmdr. Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force (IRIADF), a branch of the country's Army, has vowed that the force would deal with enemies' potential miscalculations with utmost decisiveness.
• The Armament of the Defence Forces and Defence League Snipers is Being Renewed Estonia CDI 02 Sep 2024 -- Last week, snipers from the Defence Forces and the Defence League conducted firing exercises at the Sirgala training ground with newly delivered specialized weapons that will largely replace the sniper rifles previously in use. The purpose was to align the sights of the new weapons. The Finnish company SAKO won the tender organized by the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) for the supply of new weapons, and Estonian snipers have previously used SAKO rifles.
• Report on banning foreign real estate acquisitions sent out for comments Finnish MoD 02 Sep 2024 -- The Finnish Government aims to improve national security of Finland by tightening the legislation on foreign real estate transactions.
• Comprehensive national defense exercise "Namejs 2024" to take place in Latvia Latvia MOD 02 Sep 2024 -- From September 3rd to October 8th, the National Armed Forces will conduct comprehensive national defense exercise "Namejs 2024" across Latvia.
• Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival The White House 02 Sep 2024
• Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure The White House 02 Sep 2024
• Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival The White House 02 Sep 2024

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Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• 14 Terrorists Eliminated And 25 Terrorists Apprehended in Jenin Israel Defense Forces 02 Sep 2024
• UK suspends around 30 arms export licences to Israel for use in Gaza over International Humanitarian Law concerns UK FCDO 02 Sep 2024 -- The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military operations in Gaza, following a review of Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law.
• Foreign Secretary statement on UK policy on arms export licenses to Israel UK FCDO 02 Sep 2024 -- The Foreign Secretary gave a statement to the House of Commons on UK policy on arms export licenses to Israel.
• UK partially suspends arms sales to Israel after months of protests Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The British government has announced its decision to partially ban arms exports to the Israeli regime, amid criticisms of the UK's indirect involvement in the Gaza genocide.
• Lapid: Israeli army facing deepest crisis IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- Leader of the Opposition in Israel Yair Lapid in a letter to the cabinet ministers said that the Zionist prisoners in Gaza are being killed one by one and the Israeli army is facing the deepest crisis.
• General strike in Israel as anger mounts at Netanyahu's failure to clinch Gaza truce deal IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- Israel is hit by a general strike that has shut down businesses as public anger boils against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what Israelis see as deliberate efforts to torpedo a Gaza truce deal with Hamas and prevent the release of captives held in the Palestinian territory.
• Protests across Israel put mounting pressure on Netanyahu to reach hostage deal People's Daily 02 Sep 2024 -- Hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied across the country on Sunday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas to secure the return of hostages held in Gaza.
• Netanyahu pushes back on pressure to reach cease-fire with Hamas VOA 02 Sep 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back Monday against calls to soften his demands for a cease-fire with Hamas after six hostages were found slain in southern Gaza.
• Gaza death toll climbs to 40,786 as Israeli genocide continues IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip declares that 40,786 civilians have been martyred in occupied Palestine since October 7, 2023, amid the Israeli massacre that continues in the Gaza Strip.
• At least 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City school sheltering displaced Palestinians Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The Israeli military has killed at least 11 Palestinians in an airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City as school carnage in the war-wracked territory continues apace.
• Israeli minister calls for 'declaration of war' on Palestinians in West Bank Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- A far-right Israeli minister has called on the regime authorities to declare a state of war across the occupied West Bank.
• Israeli forces storm towns in occupied West Bank amid heightened tensions Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Israeli military forces have once again stormed cities and towns in the West Bank as part of their stepped-up raids on Palestinian neighborhoods across the occupied territory, sparking confrontation with local residents.
• 3 Israeli police officers killed by Palestinian gunmen in West Bank People's Daily 02 Sep 2024 -- Three Israeli police officers, a female and two males, were killed after Palestinian gunmen opened fire on an Israeli checkpoint in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to Israeli authorities.
• Thousands more children protected on day 2 of Gaza polio campaign UN News 02 Sep 2024 -- The UN-led mass polio vaccination campaign entered its second day in central Gaza on Monday with pauses in fighting holding sufficiently for thousands more children to receive their dose, in addition to the 87,000 who received their first round on Sunday, UN agencies said.
• Seventy percent of UN-run schools 'destroyed or damaged' across Gaza: UNRWA Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees says 70 percent of UNRWA schools have been 'destroyed or damaged' since the Israeli regime launched its savage war across the besieged strip.
• WHO says Gaza children need peace more than vaccines Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed that "peace" is the best solution to save Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, as a polio vaccination campaign is underway in the war-torn territory amid daily eight-hour pauses in Israeli strikes.
• Readout of President Biden's Situation Room Meeting with U.S. Negotiators of the Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal The White House 02 Sep 2024
• Iran warns Netanyahu's 'Western enablers' of consequences as region 'on the brink' Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The Iranian foreign minister has warned that the continuation of Israel's crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank is causing a "dangerous crisis" in West Asia.
• FM Araqchi says Iran supports any Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Palestinians Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the Islamic Republic supports any ceasefire deal agreed by the Palestinians and the resistance movement Hamas.
• Turkish, Egyptian Leaders to Discuss Gaza Ceasefire at Upcoming Meeting - Reports Sputnik 02 Sep 2024 -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan are expected to discuss steps towards the Gaza settlement during their meeting on September 4, Turkiye's Milliyet newspaper reported on Monday, citing sources.
• Al-Qassam Brigades: Netanyahu responsible for killing of Israeli captives Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- The military wing of the Hamas resistance movement has released a video message addressing the families of the Israeli captives in Gaza.
• Abu Obeidah: Netanyahu responsible for death of Israeli prisoners IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The spokesman of Al-Qassam Brigades, the military branch of Hamas, said in a message on Monday night that Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is responsible for the death of Israeli prisoners.
• Hamas: No truce deal possible without Zionists' withdrawal from Philadelphi corridor IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official, says no agreement is possible for a ceasefire in Gaza without the Israeli regime's withdrawal from Philadelphi, Netzarim, and Rafah corridors.
• Lebanese Resistance conducts rocket attack on 3 Zionist settlements IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- Lebanon's Islamic Resistance has conducted a rocket attack on three Zionist settlements in the north of the occupied Palestinian territories.
• Two Lebanese martyred in Israeli drone attack IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- Two people have been martyred as a result of a drone attack by the Israeli regime's army on a car in southern Lebanon.
• Two killed in Israeli drone strike on Naqoura highway in south Lebanon: Health ministry Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Two people have been killed in an Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in south Lebanon, the health ministry says.

Other Conflicts

• Statement on a pattern of deeply concerning and dangerous actions in the South China Sea Australia DFAT 02 Sep 2024 -- The Australian Government is deeply concerned by a series of dangerous and aggressive actions by China against the Philippines, including on 19, 25 and 31 August near Sabina Shoal.
• Envoys condemn Chinese Coast Guard's latest ramming in WPS Philippine News Agency 02 Sep 2024 -- Several envoys from Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania condemned the repeated ramming of a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship over the weekend.
• PH naval, air patrols stepped up in Escoda Shoal Philippine News Agency 02 Sep 2024 -- The Philippine military has increased air and naval patrols in the Escoda Shoal, amid the growing number of Chinese ships in the area.
• China strongly deplores EU's accusation over latest collision at Xianbin Jiao in South China Sea Global Times 02 Sep 2024 -- The Chinese side strongly deplores, firmly opposes and rejects the European Union (EU)'s accusations, urging it to face up to the facts, maintain objectivity and fairness, exercise caution in words and deeds on the South China Sea issue, a spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU said on Monday, after the European External Action Service (EEAS) spokesperson made irresponsible remarks on the South China Sea issue.
• Taliban: Suicide bomb blast in Kabul kills 6 Afghan civilians VOA 02 Sep 2024 -- Taliban authorities in Afghanistan reported Monday that a suicide bomb blast in Kabul killed at least six people, including a woman, and wounded 13 others.
• Huge blast rocks Kabul IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The Interior Ministry of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban government announced a huge explosion in DarulAman road, south-west of the center of Kabul.
• Myanmar military court jails 144 villagers detained after massacre Radio Free Asia 02 Sep 2024 -- Myanmar's junta jailed 144 civilians for supporting insurgents more than three months after they were detained following a massacre of nearly 80 people in their village, which residents blamed on junta troops, families of the detained told Radio Free Asia on Monday.

News Reports

• Talking of What Matters open lesson President of Russia 02 Sep 2024 -- During his trip to Kyzyl, the President visited Secondary School No 20 named after Heroes of the Fatherland and held a Talking of What Matters open lesson.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to questions at a meeting with students and faculty of MGIMO University, Moscow, September 2, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Sep 2024
• Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia President of Russia 02 Sep 2024 -- Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on an official visit at the invitation of President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, to attend celebrations of the 85th anniversary of the joint victory of the Soviet and Mongolian armed forces over the Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin Gol River.
• Interview to Mongolian Onoodor Newspaper President of Russia 02 Sep 2024
• Mongolia Must Arrest Putin, Russian Opposition Activist Kara-Murza Says RFE/RL 02 Sep 2024 -- Russian opposition political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was released from a Russian prison last month in a major prisoner swap between Russia and the West, says Mongolian authorities "must arrest" President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the East Asian country.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 2, 2024 PRC MofA 02 Sep 2024
• China-Africa cooperation fosters Africa's regional economic integration People's Daily 02 Sep 2024 -- Africa has witnessed a steady process of regional economic integration in recent years. In February 2024, the African Union (AU) launched the Second 10-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063 during the 37th AU Summit.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh PRC MofA 02 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 2, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Comorian President Azali Assoumani PRC MofA 02 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 2, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Comorian President Azali Assoumani, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Malian President Colonel Assimi Goïta PRC MofA 02 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 2, 2024, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Malian President Colonel Assimi Goïta, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
• Xi Jinping Meets with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi PRC MofA 02 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 2, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi, who is in China for the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
• Xinjiang resolution against U.S. sanctions takes effect People's Daily 02 Sep 2024 -- A resolution opposing a series of U.S. sanctions related to northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and providing support for affected companies was unveiled and took effect on Monday, according to the regional legislator.
• DPP, KMT, TPP outline priorities for upcoming legislative session CNA 02 Sep 2024 -- Caucus leaders from Taiwan's three biggest political parties reported to the Legislative Yuan on Monday and outlined their respective plans for the upcoming legislative session that runs from September to December.
• China wants to annex Taiwan for regional 'hegemony': President Lai CNA 02 Sep 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said on Sunday that Beijing wishes to annex Taiwan because it wants to "transform the rules-based global order" and "achieve hegemony" and not because of concerns over "territorial integrity."
• Taiwan's chips industry 'key reason' for world to protect island: Lai Radio Free Asia 02 Sep 2024 -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said the island can take advantage of its semiconductor industry not only to promote the development of the economy but also as a key reason for the world to protect the island.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Sep 2024
• Nearly one million children and pregnant women in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to receive life-saving routine vaccines UNICEF 02 Sep 2024 -- More than 800,000 children and 120,000 pregnant women will be vaccinated in a nationwide campaign launched on Monday by the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) with UNICEF support.
• Trump says 'getting along' with North Korea is a 'good thing' Radio Free Asia 02 Sep 2024 -- U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defended his relationship with North Korea by saying that "getting along" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is a "good thing."
• US prioritizes deterrence over denuclearization on North Korea, experts say VOA 02 Sep 2024 -- As North Korea's nuclear and missile programs become increasingly sophisticated, U.S.-based experts see the United States shifting the focus of its diplomacy from the pursuit of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula to one of deterrence.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Guides Consultative Meeting for Regional Development Project KCNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The noble sense of mission, far-reaching ideal and stubborn practical ability of the Workers' Party of Korea, which regards it as its main focus to originate everything in its revolutionary guidance to absolutely defending the people's rights and interests and steadily develop in depth the policy for their well-being, strongly promote the comprehensive prosperity and development of the DPRK, unfolding in succession the blueprints of transformation most desired and welcomed by the people.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance at Regional-Industry Factories under Construction in Hamju County KCNA 02 Sep 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance at regional-industry factories under construction in Hamju County, South Hamgyong Province of the DPRK on August 31, together with members of the Political Bureau of the WPK Central Committee, chief secretaries of the provincial Party committees and commanding officers at all levels of the Korean People's Army (KPA) who assume heavy responsibilities for the implementation of the Party's grand regional development strategy, clarifying the principled issues to be adhered to in the construction.
• Lavrov: Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement will be finalized soon IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The Russian Foreign Minister said that Moscow and Tehran will complete the work on the preparation of the comprehensive cooperation agreement in the very near future.
• Iran, Russia to finalize comprehensive interstate agreement soon: Lavrov Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia will finalize a comprehensive interstate agreement with Iran "in the very near future."
• IAEA chief says received response from President Pezeshkian IRNA 02 Sep 2024 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi says he has received a response from Iran's new president.
• IAEA Works on Preventing Possible Use of Nukes, Seeks to Continue Talks With Iran - Grossi Sputnik 02 Sep 2024 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) keeps in touch with different countries to prevent possible use of nuclear weapons, Director General Rafael Grossi said on Monday, adding that he expected to resume dialogue with Iran on its nuclear program as soon as possible.
• Iran's oil and mazut exports at $19.5bn in 5 months to late August Press TV 02 Sep 2024 -- Iran's customs office (IRICA) chief says oil and mazut exports from the country generated some $19.5 billion in revenues in the five months to late August.
• Transcript of Special Briefing on Prime Minister's visit to Brunei and Singapore (September 02, 2024) India MEA 02 Sep 2024
• Kazakh President Announces Date For Controversial Nuclear Plant Project RFE/RL 02 Sep 2024 -- Kazakhstan will hold a referendum on October 6 on whether to build a nuclear power plant, President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev announced on September 2.
• No: 177, 2 September 2024, Regarding the Parliamentary Elections in Azerbaijan Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Sep 2024
• Turkiye Officially Applies to Join BRICS - Reports Sputnik 02 Sep 2024 -- Turkiye has officially applied to join the BRICS, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
• "We have taken historic steps regarding our judicial system" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 02 Sep 2024
• United States Seizes Aircraft Used by Nicolás Maduro Moros in Violation of U.S. Export Control and Sanctions Laws US Dept. of Justice 02 Sep 2024 -- The Justice Department today announced the seizure of a Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft owned and operated for the benefit of Nicolás Maduro Moros and persons affiliated with him in Venezuela. The aircraft was seized in the Dominican Republic and transferred to the Southern District of Florida at the request of the United States based on violations of U.S. export control and sanctions laws.
• Minister Sikorski's lecture at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Sep 2024 -- While in Singapore, Minister Sikorski gave a lecture on Europe: Confronting 21st Century Imperialism at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, which is a renowned authority on global security, political risk, and military conflicts.
• Cambodia's Hun Manet faces biggest test yet as he marks one year in power VOA 02 Sep 2024 -- A year after succeeding his father as Cambodia's prime minister, Hun Manet is facing widespread public anger over a regional economic cooperation plan with Vietnam and Laos that is testing his political acumen.
• 10 anti-government protesters go on trial for treason in Nigeria VOA 02 Sep 2024 -- Trial began Monday in Nigeria for 10 people charged with treason in connection with anti-government protests that erupted last month over the high cost of living. The defendants could face the death penalty if convicted.
• EXPLAINED: Who are Vietnam's Montagnards and what are their grievances? Radio Free Asia 02 Sep 2024 -- Montagnard activist Y Quynh Bdap from Vietnam is on trial at Bangkok's Criminal Court, facing extradition back to Vietnam where he has been convicted of "terrorism" in connection with a deadly 2023 attack, which he denies.
• Political power play or family ties? Views vary on Eswatini-Zuma marriage VOA 02 Sep 2024 -- Eswatini's King Mswati III's plans to wed Nomcebo Zuma, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, as his 16th wife. Political analysts dismiss the union's geopolitical impact but see its potential in strengthening ties between the two leaders.