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• Sept 3 U.S. Central Command Update CENTCOM 03 Sep 2024 -- In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed an Iranian-backed Houthi missile system in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen.
• Yemeni army hits another Israel-bound ship IRNA 03 Sep 2024 -- The spokesman of the Yemeni armed forces says a ship destined for an Israeli port in occupied Palestine has been targeted with a missile and drone in the Red Sea.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds Press Briefing DoD 03 Sep 2024
• Defense Leaders Combine Top-Down Guidance With Frontline Expertise to Develop Cutting-Edge Technology DoD News 03 Sep 2024 -- Frontline innovators are key to making the technological breakthroughs that will enable warfighters to maintain the United States' edge into the future, according to a senior defense technology official.
• Oregon Guard Hones Skills for Large-Scale Combat Operations Army News 03 Sep 2024 -- The Oregon Army National Guard's 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted an extended annual training at Fort Johnson, Louisiana's Joint Readiness Training Center.
• 593rd ESC, 53rd Trans. Bn. command teams visit Army's newest APS worksite Army News 03 Sep 2024 -- The team of professionals from the 405th Army Field Support Brigade's Poland Battalion hosted the command teams from the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command and the 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control) at the Powidz Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite recently.
• Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed US Air Force 03 Sep 2024 -- Personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, French Navy and Papua New Guinea Defence Force marked the successful completion of bilateral training and increased cooperation during Pacific Angel 24-1 closing ceremony at Port Moresby, Aug. 30.
• Republic of Korea, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Conduct Exercise Ssang Yong 2024 Decisive Action US Navy 03 Sep 2024 -- The Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are conducting Exercise Ssang Yong 24 from August 26 to September 7 in the Pohang area of Gyeongsangbuk-Do, South Korea, to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance's combat readiness and improve interoperability.
• Bled panellists on the future of the North Atlantic Alliance Republic of Slovenia 03 Sep 2024 -- Dr Damir Črnčec, State Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, participated in a plenary discussion titled "NATO Beyond 75: An Alliance Fit for the Future" at the Bled Strategic Forum on 3 September. On the occasion NATO's 75th anniversary, which has had several enlargements whilst successfully exercising deterrence, the panellists focused on current security challenges and the way forward.
• Pacific Fleet's corvette Gremyashchy repels mock air attack off the coast of Kamchatka Russia MoD 03 Sep 2024 -- In Avacha Bay, the corvette Gremyashchy of the Pacific Fleet underwent an air defence exercis.
• Russia-Mongolia Military Cooperation Includes Supply of Arms, Soldier Training Sputnik 03 Sep 2024 -- Military-technical cooperation between Russia and Mongolia includes the supply of weapons to Ulaanbaatar and the training of military personnel, currently Russia has already trained 340 Mongolian soldiers, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said on Tuesday.
• With Kursk Incursion, Kyiv Seeks To Show West 'Red Lines Don't Exist,' Khodorkovsky Says RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- About three weeks after Ukraine's military launched a surprise incursion into Russia's western Kursk region, the operation remains "an important element of the war," said leading Russian opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky in an interview with Current Time.
• US will likely send long-range missiles to Ukraine; delivery could take months Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- The United States has come close to agreeing on supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles despite warnings from Russia that such moves would lead to "spiraling tension."
• US Close to Sending Long-Range Cruise Missiles to Ukraine - Report Sputnik 03 Sep 2024 -- The United States is close to approving a shipment of long-range cruise missiles that would enable Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia, with the decision expected this fall, media reported on Tuesday, citing US officials.
• Estonian Defence Minister at EU meeting: Ukraine cannot fight with one hand tied behind its back Estonia MoD 03 Sep 2024 -- At the informal meeting of the European Union Defence Ministers held today in Brussels, member states discussed military support for Ukraine and issues concerning the EU's defence readiness.
• Defence Secretary welcomes Ukrainian counterpart to UK and confirms £1bn milestone in UK-administered fund UK MOD 03 Sep 2024 -- The milestone comes as the International Fund for Ukraine's largest support package will start delivering this year
• Norway contributes to the donation of drones and air defense Government of Norway 03 Sep 2024 -- Ukraine will get more drones donated to their frontline, and more air defense to protect the Ukrainian population and important infrastructure from Russian attacks.
• Australia's first deployment of combat aircraft to India Australia DOD 03 Sep 2024 -- The Royal Australian Air Force has sent combat aircraft to India in support of a multinational exercise for the first time.
• Japan, Australia set to hold security meeting; potential defense cooperation to 'raise serious concern' Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- Japan and Australia will hold a "two-plus-two" security meeting in Australia on Thursday, aiming to strengthen defense and security cooperation, which Chinese analysts warn would be disruptive and detrimental to the regional stability and exert significant impact to push the Asia-Pacific region into security dilemmas or traps.
• India and Kenya holds 3rd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting India PIB 03 Sep 2024 -- The third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi on September 3, 2024
• DAC approves 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore to enhance defence preparedness India PIB 03 Sep 2024 -- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on September 03, 2024, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore
• INDIAN NAVY'S HADR EFFORTS AT ANDHRA PRADESH India PIB 03 Sep 2024 -- Based on the requests received from local Administration due to flood like situation after incessant rains in Andhra Pradesh, Indian Naval Aircraft, Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) and diving teams from Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam have been deployed to augment the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts in the state
• DRDO hands over production document of 30mm HEPF Shell to Director General of Naval Armament Inspection India PIB 03 Sep 2024 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over the production document of 30mm High Explosive Preformed Fragmentation (HEPF) Shell to Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DGNAI) during a ceremony organised at Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pashan in Pune
• Israeli Army Ground Forces commander steps down amid Gaza war Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- The commander of the Israeli Army Ground Forces has resigned from his position, amid a recent wave of resignations by the regime's high-ranking officers, which has fueled speculation about the potential for a domino effect within various institutions.
• Japan - AEGIS Class Destroyer Follow-On Technical Support DSCA 03 Sep 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of AEGIS Class Destroyer Follow-On Technical Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Turkey releases 5 of 15 detained in assault of 2 US Marines VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- Turkey placed 10 people in pretrial detention Tuesday in connection with an assault of two U.S. Marines in Turkey's western port city of Izmir.
• Turkish Air Force Participates in Flexible Deterrence Options Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 02 Sep 2024
• Poland Aims at 'World Record' for Military Spending in 2025 - Defense Minister Sputnik 03 Sep 2024 -- Poland wants to set a "world record" for military spending next year by ramping up procurement of weapons and military equipment, Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Tuesday.
• armasuisse performs trials for defence against minidrones Federal Council - Swiss Government 03 Sep 2024 -- During August and September 2024, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse is performing trials for defence against minidrones with several systems. The trials are intended to provide insights on the efficiency of the drone defence systems. The aim of this procurement project is to systematically establish capabilities in drone defence within the framework of the Army Dispatch 2027.
• New artillery system: Practical testing completed Federal Council - Swiss Government 03 Sep 2024 -- The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse has completed the practical testing of the three systems on the shortlist as part of the evaluation of a new artillery system. The tests took place in cooperation with industry and the Armed Forces between January 2023 and June 2024 in Switzerland and abroad. It was checked whether the systems meet the requirements. The results and findings will be evaluated over the next few months and summarised in an evaluation report.
• On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby The White House 03 Sep 2024

Defense Industry

• Contracts For Sept. 3, 2024

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 3 September 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 03 Sep 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Israel announces killing of Hamas militant seen in October 7 attack video VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- Israel's military said Tuesday it killed a Hamas militant who participated in the October assault on Israel and was seen in a widely viewed video drinking soda in front of two kids who were wounded in a grenade attack that killed their father.
• PM Netanyahu's Remarks from his Press Conference Israel - Prime Minister 03 Sep 2024
• Hamas, Israeli leaders criticize Netanyahu statements IRNA 03 Sep 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has blamed Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for preventing a ceasefire agreement on the Gaza Strip.
• Sept 2: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 03 Sep 2024
• Day 333 of Genocide: Israeli airstrikes kill two dozen Gazans amid failed truce talks Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- Israel continues to commit more massacres against Palestinians in Gaza, as its genocidal war on the besieged strip enters its 333rd day.
• UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's opening remarks at the second regular session of the UNICEF Executive Board UNICEF 03 Sep 2024 -- "Excellencies, distinguished delegates, colleagues, welcome to the second annual session of the UNICEF Executive Board for 2024.
• Gaza: UN humanitarians ahead of polio vaccination target UN News 03 Sep 2024 -- The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that 161,030 children under 10 have been vaccinated in central Gaza during the first two days of the UN-led mass vaccination campaign, surpassing the initial target of 156,000. The figure amounts to around a quarter of the total population they aim to reach - some 640,000 children.
• UN reports 'lethal tactics' by Israeli forces in West Bank UN News 03 Sep 2024 -- Israeli forces continue to employ "lethal war-like tactics" in the West Bank, including airstrikes, with people being killed, injured and displaced, the UN Spokesperson said on Tuesday.
• For more than six days now, #Jenin has been ravaged by violence + destruction UNRWA 03 Sep 2024
• Apartheid Israel targeting Gaza and West Bank simultaneously: UN expert Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- An independent UN expert has warned that Israel's "genocidal violence" in Gaza risks spreading to the occupied West Bank and other parts of Palestine.
• US issues new call for Israel, Hamas to reach cease-fire pact VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- The U.S. on Tuesday strongly urged Israel and Hamas to reach a cease-fire deal to halt nearly 11 months of fighting in Gaza and free the remaining hostages the militants are holding.
• Hamas Must Be Held Accountable for Murdering Civilians, DOD Official Says DoD News 03 Sep 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke on Sunday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about the six hostages in Gaza murdered by Hamas, including 23-year-old U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder at news conference today.
• Justice Department Announces Terrorism Charges Against Senior Leaders of Hamas US Dept. of Justice 03 Sep 2024 -- The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of terrorism, murder conspiracy, and sanctions-evasion charges against six senior leaders of Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization. The charges relate to the defendants' central roles in planning, supporting, and perpetrating the terrorist atrocities that Hamas committed in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 (the October 7 Hamas Massacres), involving the murders and kidnappings of countless innocent civilians, including American citizens, which was the culmination of Hamas's decades-long campaign of terrorism and violence against Israel and its allies, including American citizens. The defendants are either deceased or remain at large.
• Iran president affirms full support for Palestinian resistance IRNA 03 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his government is prepared to provide unwavering support for the struggles of all oppressed nations worldwide, particularly the Palestinian resistance against the occupying Zionist regime.
• Iran's president reiterates full support for Palestinian resistance Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated his administration's unconditional support for the Palestinian resistance in its fight against the occupying Israeli regime.
• Jordan calls for complete arms embargo on Israel Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has called for a complete arms embargo on the criminal Israeli regime.
• Israeli forces kill teenager in West Bank, interrogate Al-Aqsa Mosque preacher IRNA 03 Sep 2024 -- Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian teenage boy in fresh attacks on the West Bank, and raided the house of the preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Ekrima Sabri.
• Israeli military classifies West Bank as 'combat zone' as deadly raids intensify Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- Israel is reportedly expected to change its policy in the occupied West Bank, designating the occupied Palestinian territory as "the second most critical front, immediately after Gaza" where the regime is waging a genocidal war.
• Israel deluded to think it can wrest control over West Bank: Islamic Jihad Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- The Islamic Jihad says the criminal cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be completely deluded if it believes it is capable of wresting control over the occupied West Bank and annexing it.
• Hezbollah targets four Zionist bases IRNA 03 Sep 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah has launched fresh attacks against four Zionist bases which were mainly for intelligent and espionage means, according to local media.
• Hezbollah stresses using language of force against Zionist regime IRNA 03 Sep 2024 -- The head of the religious council of Hezbollah, Mohammad Yazbek, has emphasized confronting the Zionist regime with the language of force.

Other Conflicts

• Public Statement by the Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict UN Security Council 03 Sep 2024 -- The Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, in connection with the examination of the sixth report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in the Central African Republic (S/2024/93), agreed to address the following messages through a public statement by the Chair of the Working Group.
• Public Statement by the Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict UN Security Council 03 Sep 2024 -- The Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, in connection with the examination of the sixth report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Somalia (S/2022/397), agreed to address the following messages through a public statement by the Chair of the Working Group.
• Analysts: China tests US commitment to Indo-Pacific with maritime operations VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- China's recently increased maritime and aerial operations near the Philippines, Japan, and Taiwan is part of Beijing's attempt to gauge the United States' commitment to supporting allies in the Indo-Pacific region, say analysts. They noted the increased activity comes as Tokyo and Washington gear up for elections in the coming weeks.
• Philippines says 200-plus Chinese vessels have clustered in its EEZ Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- The Philippine military said Tuesday that it had monitored more than 200 Chinese vessels in several areas within Manila's exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea during the past week alone - the highest number recorded this year.
• PH Navy: 71 of 203 Chinese ships in WPS seen in Sabina Shoal Philippine News Agency 03 Sep 2024 -- A total of 203 Chinese ships were spotted in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, the Philippine Navy (PN) said Tuesday.
• Think tank warns of accident risks caused by increasing Philippine air provocations Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- A think tank warned of the risks of uncertainties and accidents more serious than ship collisions amid increasing Philippine air provocations on Chinese islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Experts emphasized that the withdrawal of Philippine forces and an end to provocations are the only way to resolve the situation.
• US, allies 'intensify coordination' in smearing China in S.China Sea Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- While continuing to back Manila's provocative actions in the South China Sea, some allies of the US have been intensifying moves to smear China, Chinese observers said on Monday, when commenting on recent noises on the South China Sea issue from external parties.
• Yemen: UN appeals for immediate release of staff held by de facto authorities UN News 03 Sep 2024 -- Six United Nations personnel who've been held on "spurious" accusations in Yemen for three months by the Houthi de facto authorities must be released immediately, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Tuesday.
• Iran-linked militia leader wresting control of Iraq's Ninevah Plains after IS defeat VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- The Babylon Brigades, which identifies as a Christian militia in Iraq but has Shiite Muslim members and is closely tied to Iran, is taking over Ninevah Plains towns in the country's Christian heartland, displacing Christian mayors and officials on behalf of Iran after Islamic State was swept out.

News Reports

• Former High-Ranking New York State Government Employee Charged with Acting as an Undisclosed Agent of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party US Dept. of Justice 03 Sep 2024 -- An indictment was unsealed today charging Linda Sun, 41, with violating and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, bringing in aliens, and money laundering conspiracy. Sun is alleged to have acted on behalf of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Sun's husband and co-defendant, Chris Hu, 40, was also charged with money laundering conspiracy, as well as conspiracy to commit bank fraud and misuse of means of identification. Sun and Hu were arrested earlier this morning and were arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn.
• A former political aide tried to secretly advance China's interests, say prosecutors Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- U.S. prosecutors accused Linda Sun, 40, of secretly working to push the interests of the Chinese government while working as an aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
• Former aide to New York governor charged with acting as 'undisclosed' agent for China VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- A former senior aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul was charged Tuesday with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government.
• NZSIS shares more case studies in release of annual threat environment report NZSIS 03 Sep 2024 -- The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has released its annual Security Threat Environment report, with updated assessments on the nature of foreign interference, espionage and violent extremism in New Zealand.
• Russian-Mongolian talks President of Russia 03 Sep 2024 -- Vladimir Putin is paying an official visit to Mongolia at the invitation of President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
• Media statements by Vladimir Putin and Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh President of Russia 03 Sep 2024 -- Following the bilateral talks, the presidents of Russia and Mongolia made statements for the media.
• Official reception marking the 85th anniversary of the victory at Khalkhin Gol President of Russia 03 Sep 2024 -- The presidents of Russia and Mongolia attended an official reception marking the 85th anniversary of the victory at Khalkhin Gol.
• Conversation with Prime Minister of Mongolia Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene President of Russia 03 Sep 2024 -- Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Mongolia Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene held a meeting at the Government Palace in Ulaanbaatar.
• Conversation with Chairman of State Great Khural of Mongolia Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan President of Russia 03 Sep 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question of the Moscow Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Sep 2024
• Mongolia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the visit of the Russian President European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Sep 2024 -- The European Union has taken note of the visit of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to Mongolia on 3 September despite the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant issued against him.
• EU Expresses Regret That Mongolia Didn't Arrest Putin On ICC Warrant RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- The European Union on September 3 criticized Mongolia for failing to enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the country.
• China launches new remote sensing satellite group People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- China launched a Long March-4B carrier rocket on Tuesday to place a new group of remote sensing satellites in space.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 3, 2024 PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024
• China, South Africa elevate ties, to further strengthen development of Global South Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- China and South Africa, whose top leaders met in Beijing, announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-round strategic cooperative partnership in the new era, underpinned by strong political ties and focused on a prosperous future with balanced trade, and accelerated transformative economic growth, according to a joint statement released on the official website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
• EXPLAINED: What is the China-Africa summit and why does it matter? Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- Leaders of African countries are arriving in Beijing this week for a China-Africa summit, at which President Xi Jinping is expected to lay out his idea of a "shared future" with African nations, underpinned by Chinese demand for minerals and political support from Global South nations.
• China, Africa to embrace green transformation opportunities Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- China-Africa cooperation sees greater opportunities in green transformation as both sides embrace high-quality cooperation in the new era, Chinese officials and experts said ahead of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which will be held from Wednesday to Friday in Beijing.
• Chinese, Nigerian presidents announce elevation of bilateral ties People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu held talks on Tuesday and announced the elevation of China-Nigeria ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Malawi's President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Malawi's President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, 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. The two heads of state announced the elevation of China-Malawi relations to a strategic partnership.
• Xi Jinping Meets with President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with President of Chad Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, 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. The two heads of state announced the elevation of the China-Chad relationship to a strategic partnership.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Chairperson of AUC Moussa Faki Mahamat PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Moussa Faki Mahamat, 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 Kenyan President William Ruto PRC MofA 03 Sep 2024 -- On the morning of September 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Kenyan President William Ruto, 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 combating U.S. sanctions takes effect People's Daily 03 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 legislature.
• China introduces resolution opposing US sanctions on Xinjiang Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- China has adopted a resolution condemning a series of U.S. sanctions against the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and providing support for affected companies, state media reported.
• Xi meets with African leaders attending FOCAC summit Global Times 03 Sep 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday started holding bilateral events with foreign leaders who will attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), set to run from Wednesday to Friday in Beijing.
• Nation to better align BRI with African goals People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- China plans to further align its Belt and Road Initiative with the long-term development agendas of African countries, aiming to boost infrastructure connectivity and trade cooperation across the continent, Chinese officials said on Monday.
• Taiwan to explain Resolution 2758 to U.N. member states: MOFA CNA 03 Sep 2024 -- Taiwan's government intends to help the international community better understand United Nations Resolution 2758 this year so that Beijing can no longer misuse it to exclude Taiwan from the U.N. system, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said Tuesday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Sep 2024
• 'Major milestone' immunization campaign begins in DPR Korea UN News 03 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 the support of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
• Dual U.S. and Iranian Citizen Arrested for Unlawfully Exporting U.S. Technology to Iran US Dept. of Justice 03 Sep 2024 -- Gholam Reza Goodarzi, also known as Ron Goodarzi, 76, a dual U.S. and Iranian citizen who resides in Porter, Texas, made his initial appearance today in the Southern District of Texas following his arrest at the George Bush International Airport on Aug. 30. Goodarzi is charged by criminal complaint with smuggling parts and components used in the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as other manned aircraft, from the United States to Iran.
• Iran summons UK charge d'affaires over recent sanctions Press TV 03 Sep 2024 -- Iran has summoned the British charge d'affaires over recent sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom against the Islamic Republic.
• UK continues reset with Europe as Minister visits Czech Republic and Slovenia to boost security ties UK FCDO 03 Sep 2024 -- During a visit to the region, including Czech Republic and Slovenia, Minister Doughty attended the GLOBSEC forum in Prague and the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia.
• Baluch Leader Resigns From Pakistani Parliament RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the chaiman of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) and a veteran politician, has resigned his seat in Pakistan's lower house of parliament, the National Assembly.
• U.S. seizes Venezuelan president's airplane, citing sanction laws People's Daily 03 Sep 2024 -- The United States has seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's airplane in the Dominican Republic, citing sanctions laws, the Justice Department announced Monday.
• Kazakhstan To Spend Over $32 Million On Controversial Referendum About Nuclear Power Station RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- The chairwoman of Kazakhstan's Central Commission on Referendums (ORK), Sabila Mustafina, said on September 3 that 15.5 billion tenges (more than $32 million) has been requested for a nationwide referendum on the construction of a nuclear power station in the Central Asian country next month.
• Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition candidate Gonzalez VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- Venezuela has issued an arrest warrant for opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, a move that was condemned Tuesday by several countries, including Brazil, the United States and the European Union.
• Condemning the Arrest Warrant for Edmundo González Urrutia US Dept. of State 03 Sep 2024 -- "The United States joins a broad range of international partners in strongly condemning the unjustified arrest warrant issued in Venezuela for Edmundo González Urrutia."
• Venezuela: UN rights office describes pervasive 'climate of fear' UN News 03 Sep 2024 -- The UN human rights office, OHCHR, reiterated deep concerns on Tuesday over the continuing "climate of fear" in Venezuela, after an arrest warrant was issued for the opposition's presidential candidate in the country's recent election.
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the United States seizing Venezuelan president's aircraft Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Sep 2024
• Azerbaijan: Statement by the Spokesperson on early parliamentary elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Sep 2024 -- Early parliamentary elections took place in the Republic of Azerbaijan on 1 September.
• Top opposition party official arrested in Phnom Penh on incitement charge Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- A high-ranking official with a new Cambodian opposition party, the Nation Power Party, was arrested Monday and charged with incitement, in what the party said was an attempt to intimidate government opponents.
• EU Blasts Serbia Deputy PM's Plan For Putin Meeting RFE/RL 03 Sep 2024 -- The European Union has told Serbia that maintaining ties with Russia during the ongoing invasion of Ukraine is incompatible with the bloc's values and the EU accession process, highlighting a running dispute between Brussels and the candidate country.
• New UN report details Nicaragua's ongoing human rights crisis UN News 03 Sep 2024 -- The human rights situation in Nicaragua has "seriously deteriorated" over the past year, following arbitrary arrests, mistreatment of detainees, attacks on Indigenous people, and intimidation of political opponents, according to a UN human rights office (OHCHR) report released on Tuesday.
• Botswana to hold elections October 30 as President Masisi seeks 2nd term VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- Botswana, Africa's longest democracy, will hold its general election on October 30, President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced Tuesday. Masisi will seek a second and final term after his ruling party endorsed his candidacy over the weekend.
• Nigeria struggles to supply gasoline to its consumers VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- Barely 48 hours after Nigeria's state-owned oil company made a startling revelation, hundreds of commuters joined a line stretching many kilometers for fuel at an NNPC outlet in the capital.