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• NATO Secretary General visits SHAPE and new NATO command to support security assistance to Ukraine based in Germany NATO 14 Oct 2024 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Christopher Cavoli and other senior officials during his first visit to the Alliance's Supreme Headquarters (SHAPE) in the Belgian city of Mons on Monday (14 October 2024).
• NATO chief vows to support Ukraine despite Russian threats VOA 14 Oct 2024 -- NATO's secretary-general said the alliance will continue to support Ukraine, despite threats from Russia.
• Pacific Fleet's detachment makes a business call to the port of George Town, Malaysia Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet made up of the corvettes Goromky, Rezky, and Aldar Tsydenzhapov has made a business call at the port of George Town, Malaysia.
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov holds talks with Chinese Defence Minister Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov stated that cooperation between the two countries in the military sphere is an important factor in maintaining global and regional stability.
• Russian Defence Minister arrives in China on official visit Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived at the capital of the People's Republic of China Beijing on Monday on an official visit.
• Russian and Chinese warships perform firing training as part of anti-submarine ship defence in Pacific Ocean Russia MoD 14 Oct 2024 -- In the north-western part of the Pacific Ocean, Russian Chinese navies carried out combat exercises with practical firing during the anti-submarine and air defence exercise. The Russian-Chinese ship detachment is currently patrolling in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Chinese, Russian defense ministers meet in Beijing, call for deeper cooperation Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday met with the visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Beijing, as the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation.
• Seven Royal Australian Navy enlisted Sailors graduate Nuclear Power School in an AUKUS first Australia DOD 14 Oct 2024 -- In another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) enhanced trilateral security partnership, the first seven Royal Australian Navy (RAN) enlisted sailors graduated the United States Navy Nuclear Power School.
• LAUNCH OF 'SAMARTHAK', FIRST SHIP OF MULTI PURPOSE VESSEL (L&T) PROJECT ON 14 OCT 24 AT L&T, CHENNAI India PIB 14 Oct 2024 -- The first ship of the two Multi Purpose Vessel project, being built by L&T, Shipyard for the Indian Navy, was launched on 14 Oct 24 at L&T, Kattupalli
• Japanese PM Ishiba's "Asian NATO" idea meets criticism People's Daily 14 Oct 2024 -- The new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's concept for an "Asian NATO" has faced an outpouring of criticism in Southeast Asia.
• Joint Statement on the United States - Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue US Dept. of State 14 Oct 2024 -- The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Papua New Guinea on the occasion of the first United States - Papua New Guinea Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Washington, D.C.

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• 14 October 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 14 Oct 2024

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 14 Oct 2024
• Oct. 13: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 14 Oct 2024
• Dozens of Palestinians killed, injured in Israeli attack on northern Gaza food distribution center Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- At least 10 Palestinians queuing for food have been killed and dozens more injured in an Israeli attack on the Jabalia refugee camp as the regime ramps up its brutality in northern Gaza.
• 13 children among 41 killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza school, refugee camps Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- At least 41 people, including at least 13 children, have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as the Tel Aviv regime is pressing ahead with its deadly onslaught across the blockaded Palestinian territory.
• 18 killed in Israeli airstrike on northern Lebanon apartment building VOA 14 Oct 2024 -- At least 18 people were killed Monday in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon far from Hezbollah militant strongholds in the south and east of the country, the Lebanese Red Cross reported.
• At least 18 killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Christian town Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- Israeli forces have launched a deadly airstrike on Lebanon's Christian quarter, the first since the occupation forces started their offensive against Gaza and Lebanon.
• Hezbollah targets Israeli naval base in Haifa after deadly drone strike Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has launched a retaliatory attack on the Israeli naval base in Haifa, amid the regime's ongoing aggression against Lebonan.
• Hezbollah drone attack was 'difficult and painful', says Israeli military chief Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- The chief of the general staff of the Israeli army says Hezbollah's deadly drone strike on an Israeli military target in the occupied territories was "difficult and painful".
• Hezbollah warns of more retaliation if Israeli aggression against Lebanon continues Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- The Hezbollah resistance movement has warned of more retaliatory strikes against Israel if the regime pushes ahead with its deadly bombing campaign on Lebanon.
• Gaza: UN chief condemns rising civilian casualties in the north UN News 14 Oct 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General on Monday condemned the large number of civilian casualties inflicted by Israeli forces amidst their intensifying military campaign in northern Gaza.
• Lebanon: Security Council offers 'unanimous support' to UNIFIL peacekeepers UN News 14 Oct 2024 -- The head of UN Peace Operations on Monday said ambassadors in the Security Council had given a "unanimous expression of support" to peacekeepers in Lebanon remaining in position along the Blue Line that separates south Lebanon from Israel, despite coming under fire, with five "Blue Helmets" sustaining injuries following attacks by Israeli forces.
• Gaza: School set for polio vaccine campaign hit in deadly strike, says UNRWA UN News 14 Oct 2024 -- A second round of polio vaccinations for thousands of children began in central Gaza on Monday despite reported strikes on a school-turned-shelter in Nuseirat and a hospital courtyard in Deir Al-Balah where "multiple tents" were set ablaze as people slept.
• Statement on Gaza by Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, 14 October 2024 UNOCHA 14 Oct 2024
• Two long weeks of intense Israeli Forces' airstrikes and ground operations UNRWA 14 Oct 2024
• UNRWA Syria response to the influx from Lebanon - UNRWA Situation Report 4 (14 October 2024) UNRWA 14 Oct 2024
• UN chief: Israeli attacks on UNIFIL 'may constitute a war crime' Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned recent Israeli attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon that left several peacekeepers injured.
• Israel Defence Forces' attacks on UNIFIL bases: statement by foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK UK FCDO 14 Oct 2024 -- Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK gave a joint statement on attacks by the Israel Defence Forces against UNIFIL bases.
• Iraqi resistance conducts fresh drone strikes on Israeli targets in occupied territories Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- Fighters from Iraq's anti-terror resistance groups have announced fresh retaliatory strikes on strategic Israeli sites in the occupied territories, utilizing drones in retaliation for the Tel Aviv regime's ongoing onslaught in Gaza and Lebanon.

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• ASEAN chair calls for end of Myanmar war, but rebels say that depends on junta Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2024 -- The chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations called for an end to the war in Myanmar, but armed rebel groups called that "unrealistic," saying the ruling military junta has shown no willingness to dialogue.
• Insurgent army tightens its grip on northern Myanmar town Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2024 -- An insurgent group battling Myanmar's junta in Shan state has taken full control of a major town, a spokesperson told Radio Free Asia on Monday.

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• PRC at 75: Did Hu's bailout cause China's current economic woes? Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2024 -- Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of profiles of Chinese leaders on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on October 14, 2024 PRC MofA 14 Oct 2024
• Xi Jinping Has a Phone Call with Indonesian President Joko Widodo PRC MofA 14 Oct 2024 -- On the afternoon of October 14, 2024, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the latter's request.
• China's Premier Li begins Pakistan visit amid rare strains in relations VOA 14 Oct 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang began a four-day visit to Pakistan on Monday under tight security for bilateral talks and to attend the heads of government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) hosted in Islamabad this week.
• Macao SAR elects new chief executive-designate People's Daily 14 Oct 2024 -- Macao's former top judge Sam Hou-fai was elected on Sunday as the sixth chief executive-designate of the Macao Special Administrative Region, garnering 394 votes from the 400-member election committee.
• Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on PRC Military Drills Near Taiwan DoD 14 Oct 2024 -- "We have closely monitored the People's Liberation Army (PLA) exercise, JOINT SWORD 2024B, around Taiwan."
• Lai convenes security meeting to respond to Chinese military drills CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) convened a high-level national security meeting on Monday instructing Taiwan's armed forces and other government agencies to handle military drills China announced it had launched around Taiwan from this morning.
• China sends record-high 125 warplanes near Taiwan during drills: MND CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- China flew a single-day-high 125 warplanes near Taiwan on Monday, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
• China's drills aimed at testing the U.S.' ability to handle double crises: Analyst CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- China's timing of the Joint Sword 2024-B military drills was meant to test the United States' ability to simultaneously respond to crises in the Taiwan Strait and on the Korean Peninsula, an analyst said Monday.
• Taiwan political parties slam Chinese military drills CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Parties and figures from across Taiwan's political spectrum slammed China on Monday after it launched military drills surrounding the country.
• 4 Chinese coast guard ships expelled as PLA conducts drills near Taiwan CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan on Monday expelled four Chinese coast guard ships that entered Taiwan-controlled "restricted waters" off the Matsu Islands shortly after the People's Liberation Army announced the start of its Joint Sword-2024B drills around Taiwan.
• PLA drills around Taiwan 'unwarranted': U.S. State Department CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- The United States is concerned by China's "unwarranted" and potentially escalatory military drills around Taiwan, the U.S. State Department has said.
• Taiwan's former President Tsai calls for release of publisher Jimmy Lai VOA 14 Oct 2024 -- Former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen is among the world leaders calling for the release of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai from jail in Hong Kong, where he is standing trial on national security charges that are widely viewed as politically motivated.
• Taiwan condemns China's military drills as 'irrational provocations' CNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday condemned China for its "irrational" and "provocative" actions following China's announcement earlier that day that it had launched military drills around Taiwan as a "stern warning" to those who promote Taiwan independence.
• Taiwan: Statement by the Spokesperson on China's latest military drills European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Oct 2024 -- China's joint military activities around the entirety of Taiwan further increase cross-strait tensions.
• Experts warn Lai's separatist speech deceitful, dangerous People's Daily 14 Oct 2024 -- Mainland scholars have criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's speech on Oct. 10, saying that his remarks are deceitful, provocative and dangerous.
• Lai Ching-te pins hope on foreign support, but just illusion, say experts People's Daily 14 Oct 2024 -- Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's speech on Oct. 10 has shown his eagerness to bank on foreign support for "Taiwan independence," yet he is doomed to be disillusioned, according to mainland experts.
• Taiwan Affairs Office announces to impose punishment measures on two 'Taiwan independence' separatists, one organization Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Monday announced the imposition of punishment measures on Shen Pao-yang and Robert Hsing-cheng Tsao, two key secessionist figures from island of Taiwan; along with Kuma Academy, an organization that propagates secessionist ideas and serves as a base for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.
• Liaoning aircraft carrier participates in PLA's joint drills surrounding Taiwan Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday said that the Liaoning aircraft carrier group participated in the joint military drills code-named Joint Sword-2024B in the Taiwan Straits to the east of Taiwan island. Military analysts noted that the Liaoning aircraft carrier has secured a strategic chokepoint, effectively exerting pressure on the "Taiwan independence" secessionists.
• CCG conducts law enforcement patrols around Taiwan island; expert says drills aim to prevent separatists from fleeing Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) announced on Monday that its formations 2901, 1305, 1303 and 2102 conducted law enforcement patrols in the waters surrounding Taiwan island. Liu Dejun, spokesperson of the CCG, said that it is a concrete action to lawfully enforce control over Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle.
• Update: PLA conducts joint drill surrounding Taiwan island to send stern warning to 'Taiwan independence' separatists Global Times 14 Oct 2024 -- On Monday, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command is dispatching its troops of army, navy, air force and rocket force to conduct joint military drills code-named Joint Sword-2024B in the Taiwan Straits and the drill serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of "Taiwan Independence" forces, Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement released early Monday morning.
• China completes large-scale drills around Taiwan Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2024 -- China's military announced the "successful completion" of a large-scale exercise around Taiwan on Monday, which it launched just days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed the island's independence in his National Day speech.
• China conducts military exercises around Taiwan aimed at 'deterring separatist forces' VOA 14 Oct 2024 -- China's People's Liberation Army launched a new round of military exercises in waters around Taiwan on Monday, as Beijing increases military pressure against the island democracy four days after its leader rejected the Chinese government's claim over Taiwan.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Oct 2024
• Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement on Monday:
• Session of Permanent Commission of SPA Standing Committee of DPRK Held KCNA 14 Oct 2024 -- A session of Permanent Commission of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK took place.
• Press Statement of External Policy Office Chief of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 14 Oct 2024 -- The chief of the External Policy Office of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following press statement "The U.S. frantic anti-DPRK 'human rights' conspiratorial racket will only highlight its completely bankrupt policy toward the DPRK" on October 13:
• Russia urges South Korea to avoid provocations amid drone dispute with North Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2024 -- Russia said South Korea should refrain from "further provocations" in response to North Korea's accusation that Seoul had sent unmanned drones across the border. The warning came as Moscow geared up to ratify a treaty on a strategic partnership with Pyongyang.
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the escalation of tension in the Korean Peninsula Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Oct 2024
• EU imposes sanctions on Iranian individuals, entities over Russia ties Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- Foreign ministers from the European Union have approved new sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and seven entities, including flagship carrier Iran Air, under the pretext of claims the country has delivered ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.
• Iran intelligence forces arrest two terror teams in southeastern province Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- Iranian intelligence forces have identified and arrested two teams associated with a notorious terrorist group as they were seeking to carry out terrorist and destabilizing activities in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
• Iran says will activate 'all capacities' to punish Israel for IRGC general assassination Press TV 14 Oct 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says the Islamic Republic will make use of all its capacities to hold Israel to account for the assassination of senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan in Beirut's southern suburbs late last month.
• EU Approves New Sanctions On Iran Over Missile Transfers To Russia RFE/RL 14 Oct 2024 -- Foreign ministers from the European Union have approved new sanctions against seven individuals and seven entities linked to Iran after Kyiv's Western allies accused Tehran of sending ballistic missiles to Russia to aid in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• UK announces sanctions against Iranian military figures and organisations following attack on Israel UK FCDO 14 Oct 2024 -- The UK announces sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations following Iran's continued dangerous and destabilising activity across the Middle East.
• India's response to diplomatic communication from Canada India MEA 14 Oct 2024 -- "We have received a diplomatic communication from Canada yesterday suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are 'persons of interest' in a matter related to an investigation in that country. The Government of India strongly rejects these preposterous imputations and ascribes them to the political agenda of the Trudeau Government that is centered around vote bank politics."
• Canadian Charge d'Affaires summoned by MEA India MEA 14 Oct 2024 -- The Canadian Charge d'Affaires was summoned by Secretary (East) this evening. He was informed that the baseless targeting of the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats and officials in Canada was completely unacceptable.
• India expels Canadian diplomats India MEA 14 Oct 2024
• Republic of Moldova: Council lists further 5 individuals and 1 entity for destabilising actions EC/CEU 14 Oct 2024 -- The Council adopted today restrictive measures against five individuals and one entity responsible for actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova.
• EU Sanctions Pro-Russian Governor, Others For Meddling In Moldova RFE/RL 14 Oct 2024 -- Less than a week after European parliamentarians blasted Russia for its "provocations and attempts to destabilize" Moldova ahead of a crucial presidential election and referendum on European Union membership, the bloc has sanctioned five people and one legal entity for similar actions.
• Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell after the meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Oct 2024
• EU/UK: Joint press release on the meeting between High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Oct 2024 -- The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon David Lammy MP, met on Monday ahead of attending the EU Foreign Affairs Council to exchange views with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers on shared security challenges facing Europe.
• Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell ahead of the meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Oct 202
• UK: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell ahead of his meeting with Foreign Secretary David Lammy European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Oct 2024
• Top Chinese Communist Official Visits Serbia, Highlighting Growing Belgrade-Beijing Cooperation RFE/RL 14 Oct 2024 -- Another Chinese Communist party official is visiting Serbia in the latest sign of close cooperation between the two countries.
• "Despite all the revisions, the current constitution does not fit Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 14 Oct 2024 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We can see clearly each passing day that our current constitution, which the September 12 regime imposed on our nation by force of arms, does not fit Türkiye and the Turkish democracy, and is far from meeting Türkiye's needs. We expect all to realize that our goal of advanced democracy cannot be achieved by being a hostage to prejudices."