30 October 2024 Military News |
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- U.S. Central Command Conducts Airstrikes Against Several ISIS Camps in Syria CENTCOM 30 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Central Command forces conducted a series of strikes against several known ISIS camps in Syria, in the early evening of Oct 28, resulting in up to 35 ISIS operatives killed.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Fiscal Year 2024 Recruiting and Retention Report DoD 30 Oct 2024 -- "I am proud of the efforts of our service leaders and our recruiting teams, who recruited nearly 225,000 Americans into the ranks of the U.S. military in Fiscal Year 2024—25,000 more recruits than the previous year."
- DOD Chief Digital and AI Office Hosts Responsible AI in Defense Forum DoD 30 Oct 2024 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) concluded its "Responsible AI in Defense Forum," a 3-day event that brought together defense leaders, AI experts, policymakers, and global innovators to focus on advancements in Responsible AI (RAI), held at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA, Oct. 28-30.
- New York Air Guard wing welcomes new, high-tech helicopters US Air Force 30 Oct 2024 -- The New York National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing officially marked the arrival of its new HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue fleet during a ceremony Oct. 25 at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base.
- NSWC PCD hosts NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge Integration Experiment US Navy 30 Oct 2024 -- An experiment to demonstrate the integration of unmanned systems in multiple domains, transmit real-time data and showcase the value of partnering with industry and other government organizations was conducted on the Florida Gulf Coast Test Ranges, Aug. 12 - 16.
- U.S. Navy, Royal Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps Meet to Discuss Strategic Charter, Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Delivering Combined Seapower US Navy Press Release 30 Oct 2024 -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Royal Navy First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff (1SL/CNS) Adm. Sir Ben Key, and U.S. Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations Lt. Gen. James Bierman Jr. met at the Pentagon to discuss the ongoing strategic charter between the three services, Oct. 30.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun Hold Joint Media Availability DoD 30 Oct 2024
- Regional Cooperation Framework for U.S.-ROK Alliance Contributions to Security in the Indo-Pacific DoD 30 Oct 2024 -- The United States (U.S.) - Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance remains the linchpin of peace and security not only on the Korean Peninsula but also in the Indo-Pacific region.
- 56th Security Consultative Meeting Joint Communique DoD 30 Oct 2024 -- The 56th United States (U.S.)-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Washington, D.C., on October 30, 2024. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials.
- U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting and 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Fact Sheet DoD 30 Oct 2024 -- During the 56th U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) on October 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun advanced numerous initiatives that deepen our extended deterrence cooperation, modernize our alliance capabilities, and strengthen our contributions to regional security.
- U.S., South Korea Concerned North Koreans May Soon Fight Against Ukrainians DoD News 30 Oct 2024 -- The Defense Department is closely tracking the unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Türkiye's decision to take part in NATO's Baltic Air Policing demonstrates our good relations Estonia MFA 30 Oct 2024 -- At a reception held yesterday to celebrate the Republic Day of Türkiye, and also the centenary of the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Türkiye, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that relations between the two countries were very good, demonstrated by Türkiye's decision to take part in NATO's Baltic Air Policing in 2026.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Türkiye's decision to take part in NATO's Baltic Air Policing demonstrates our good relations Estonia MFA 30 Oct 2024 -- At a reception held yesterday to celebrate the Republic Day of Türkiye, and also the centenary of the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Türkiye, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that relations between the two countries were very good, demonstrated by Türkiye's decision to take part in NATO's Baltic Air Policing in 2026.
- Russia's Deployment Of North Korean Troops 'Dangerous And Destabilizing,' Austin Says RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called the deployment of North Korean troops by Russia to aid its war against Ukraine a "dangerous and destabilizing escalation" and said it could lengthen the conflict.
- Pentagon, South Korea urge North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his South Korean counterpart, Kim Yong-hyun, urged North Korea on Wednesday to withdraw from Russia an estimated 10,000 troops, which both countries believe are headed to fight alongside Russia in its war in Ukraine.
- Delegates Alarmed over Reported Russian-Democratic People's Republic of Korea Military Cooperation, as Top UN Official Says Escalating War in Ukraine Causing More Suffering UN Security Council 30 Oct 2024 -- The Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine continues to inflict suffering on civilians, as well as inflame regional and global tensions, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today, as speakers voiced alarm over the reported military cooperation between Moscow and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), with troops from Pyongyang expected to participate in ground operations.
- Days before US election, North Korea stages record long missile test Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- North Korea test fired what it said was a new intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, on Thursday in a demonstration of what its leader said was its will to "counteract" against rivals and its determination to bolster its nuclear forces.
- North Korea completes preparations for ICBM and nuclear tests: Yonhap Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- North Korea has completed preparations to test an ICBM-class missile, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the South Korean military, with a launch possibly timed to coincide with next week's U.S. presidential election.
- Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion and donates 130 small boats Government of Norway 30 Oct 2024 -- Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on 29-30 October. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine's air force with an additional contribution of up to NOK 1.3 billion, which will fund, among other things, the procurement of weapons and spare parts for F-16 aircraft.
- Lithuania transferred power generators, mines and other equipment to Ukraine Lithuania MND 30 Oct 2024 -- Lithuania continues to stand with Ukraine providing military assistance. The country will receive a batch of power generators, ammunition, mortar mines and other items needed to be prepared for the approaching winter over the course of this week.
- Australia forges ahead on missile and munitions manufacturing Australia DOD 30 Oct 2024 -- The Albanese Government has taken another step towards rapidly establishing domestic manufacturing of missiles and munitions at scale under a plan that bolsters Australia's defence capabilities while creating hundreds of jobs.
- Release of the Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Plan Australia DOD 30 Oct 2024 -- The Albanese Government has unveiled its blueprint to rapidly deliver missile manufacturing in Australia and accelerate the acquisition of long-range strike over the next decade.
- Argentina - F-16 Aircraft Equipment and Support DSCA 30 Oct 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Argentina of F-16 Aircraft Equipment and Support and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $941 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- German Brigade Commander: our mission is clear - to defend Lithuania and common values Lithuania MND 30 Oct 2024 -- Brigadier General Christoph Huber returned to Lithuania for another historic beginning. In 2017, he was the first Commander of the NATO Forward Presence Battalion Battle Group in Rukla, and this year he came to Lithuania as the first Commander of the German Armoured Brigade 45.
- A look at the Defence news, 21 - 27 October Netherlands Ministry of Defence 30 Oct 2024
- HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa New Zealand Defence Force 30 Oct 2024
- PH military learns 'high-impact activities' with allies Philippine News Agency 30 Oct 2024 -- Philippine naval and air units carry out "high-impact" multilateral maritime activities with the country's allies in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), beefing up their capabilities.
- Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus The White House 30 Oct 2024
- Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting with Saudi NSA al-Aiban and Minister al-Swaha US Dept. of State 30 Oct 2024
Defense Industry
Other Conflicts
- 30 October 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 30 Oct 2024
- Iran capable of conducting 'dozens' of True Promise-like operations against Israel: Defense min. Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says Iran is capable of conducting dozens of retaliatory operations like Operation True Promise, which targeted the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories back in April.
- Oct. 29: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 30 Oct 2024
- 'Numerous' Gazans killed, injured in Israeli attack on refugee tents in Khan Yunis Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Israeli warplanes have conducted airstrikes on the tents of displaced Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, as the occupying regime continues its brutal war on the besieged territory.
- Israeli forces 'deliberately' burning shelters in north Gaza: Red Crescent Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) says Israeli forces have been "deliberately" burning shelters for displaced people in northern Gaza.
- State of disaster declared in Gaza's Beit Lahia amid Israeli attacks, siege Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- The municipality in the city of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip has declared a state of disaster in the city amid unremitting Israeli attacks and siege.
- Hamas underscores 'immediate' lifting of blockade amid Israeli ravges in northern Gaza Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- A senior spokesman for the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called for the immediate removal of Israel's crippling blockade on the Gaza Strip as the occupying regime forges ahead with its merciless aggression on the northern part of the besieged territory.
- At least 12 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City People's Daily 30 Oct 2024 -- At least 12 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Palestinian sources reported on Tuesday.
- New Hezbollah Leader Vows To Continue On Warpath With Israel RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- Naim Qassem, the new leader of the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, vowed on October 30 to continue to implement the war plan set by his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, amid reports that Israel was again striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
- New Hezbollah chief vows continued fight with Israel VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- New Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem said Wednesday that the militant group would continue fighting Israel in Lebanon and northern Israel until it is offered cease-fire terms it considers acceptable.
- Will Hezbollah's New Leader, Naim Qassem, Seek To Negotiate With Israel? RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah on October 28 named Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general, picking him from what was a seemingly small field of candidates.
- Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah will disrupt Israel's 'major scheme' in region Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Hezbollah will continue to fight to disrupt the Israeli regime's plot against the entire region, says the Lebanese Resistance movement's newly-appointed chief.
- Israeli airstrikes target historic Lebanese city VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- Israeli airstrikes hit the historic eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek on Wednesday, killing at least 19 people, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
- Israeli warplanes bomb Lebanon's Baalbek after displacement order Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- A new wave of Israel airstrikes has rocked the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek and its outskirts, as the regime presses ahead with its ground and aerial invasion of Lebanon.
- Hezbollah strikes Israeli military base near Haifa Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Hezbollah has struck another Israeli military base near the town of Metula in the northern part of the occupied territories.
- Hezbollah destroys Israeli Merkava tanks, downs advanced drone Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah has carried out several retaliatory operations against Israeli military positions, inflicting heavy losses on the regime.
- Statement by Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA at the High-Level Meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution UNRWA 30 Oct 2024
- Security Council Press Statement on United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East (UNRWA) UN Security Council 30 Oct 2024
- Seven 'mass casualty incidents' reported across Gaza in past week: OCHA Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says at least seven "mass casualty incidents" have occurred as a result of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip over the past week, including four in the north of the besieged Palestinian territory.
- UN Security Council deeply concerned over Israel's ban on UNRWA Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council has expressed "grave concern" over Israel's ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), warning against the dismantling of the aid agency.
- World must 'act decisively' to stop Israel from uprooting UNRWA: Iran Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has urged the international community to "act decisively" to prevent the Israeli regime from uprooting the 75-year-old UN aid agency supporting the Palestinians.
- U.S. 'Deeply Troubled' By Israeli Ban On UNRWA, Aid Agency Helping Palestinians RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- The United States is "deeply troubled" by legislation approved by the Israeli parliament that bans UNRWA, the main United Nations agency bringing assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and elsewhere in the Middle East, including Israel.
- U.S. "deeply troubled" by Israeli legislation banning UNRWA: spokesperson People's Daily 30 Oct 2024 -- The United States is "deeply troubled" by the adoption of legislation in Israel that would ban the operation of a UN agency for Palestinian refugees, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said Tuesday.
- US interceptor missiles stockpile depleting amid Israel's Gaza, Lebanon war: Report Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- The United States is running low on interceptor missiles as demand for the weapons is surging due to the Israeli regime's ceaseless war in the besieged Gaza Strip and Lebanon, a report says.
- Sheikh Qassem's appointment confirms Hezbollah's readiness to defeat Israel: Iran military chief Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Iran's top military official says the appointment of Sheikh Naim Qassem as Hezbollah's new leader confirms the Lebanese resistance movement's readiness to defeat the Israeli regime.
- Iran welcomes appointment of Sheikh Qassem as Hezbollah chief Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has welcomed the appointment of Sheikh Naim Qassem as the secretary-general of the Lebanese Resistance movement Hezbollah.
- Iran condemns 'Israel's unchecked impunity' for its systematic crimes in Gaza Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Iran's UN ambassador has slammed the Israeli decision to ban the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, calling it an attempt to block the delivery of desperately needed aid in Gaza.
- "The Gaza genocide has removed all the masks in the world" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 30 Oct 2024 -- Speaking at the Award Ceremony of the 9th International Holy Quran Memorization and Fine Recitation Competition, President Erdoğan said: "The Gaza genocide has removed all the masks in the world. The Israeli administration's disregard for the law has once again reminded us that the values the West claims to be defending for decades are completely empty. As the Islamic world, whose population nears two billion, we unfortunately couldn't perform well in the test in Gaza and Lebanon."
- E3 foreign ministries call for the urgent renewal of Israeli-Palestinian correspondent banking services UK FCDO 30 Oct 2024 -- Statement calling on Israel to urgently renew reciprocal banking arrangements to prevent economic collapse in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
- Militant attacks in Pakistan hinder polio immunization campaigns VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- Militant groups have intensified attacks against polio vaccination teams and their police escorts in Pakistan amid a dramatic resurgence of polio cases in the country.
- Myanmar villagers protest against Europe's Airbus after airstrikes Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- Victims of military airstrikes in Myanmar protested against Europe's largest aerospace group, Airbus, saying it and neighboring China were supporting the junta in its war against pro-democracy forces in which their village was destroyed and dozens of people killed.
- Frontier troops of China, India implement resolutions over border area issues in an orderly way: Chinese FM Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- China and India recently reached resolutions on relevant issues concerning the border. At the moment, the Chinese and Indian frontier troops are implementing the resolutions in an orderly way, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press conference on Wednesday in response to a question regarding reports that China and India may complete the disengagement process in border area today.
- Pristina, Belgrade Must Engage in 'Responsible Leadership' That Upholds Rights, Freedoms of Kosovo's Diverse Communities, Mission Head Tells Security Council UN Security Council 30 Oct 2024 -- Amid growing tensions between Pristina and Belgrade, all parties must engage in "responsible leadership" to uphold human rights and freedoms and to reach constructive political dialogue, the United Nations top official in Kosovo said today, as representatives of Pristina and Belgrade spotlighted their engagements with the international community and sparred over who is responsible for the lack of political progress to normalize relations between them.
- Kosovo and Serbia must show their commitment to cooperation and dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 30 Oct 2024 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNMIK.
- Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2754 (2024), Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia UN Security Council 30 Oct 2024 -- Welcoming progress made towards peace across Colombia amid the Government's outreach efforts with women, youth and ethnic groups, the Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia for one year to monitor and verify implementation of a ceasefire between the Government and armed groups.
- Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2753 (2024), Security Council Transfers Mandate to United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia UN Security Council 30 Oct 2024 -- Underlining the importance of consolidating peace and security gains in Somalia, the Security Council today decided that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) shall be called the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia and that the latter Mission shall begin formal transition of its functions from 1 November.
- The United Kingdom will work to ensure UNTMIS delivers for Somalia: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 30 Oct 2024 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia.
- Somalia's leaders agree on framework for universal suffrage VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- Political leaders in Somalia agreed Wednesday on a framework for the country's first national one-person, one-vote elections, a government statement said.
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News Reports
- Two Members of Transnational Money Laundering Organization Plead Guilty to Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 30 Oct 2024 -- A Georgia man pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa Cartel and Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (the Jalisco Cartel).
- Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, October 30, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Oct 2024
- Russia: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression European External Action Service (EEAS) 30 Oct 2024 -- The European Union commemorates the victims of political repression and recognises the unwavering dedication of those who continue to work on the remembrance of victims. Acknowledging the mistakes of the past is essential for building a better future. Governments hold a special responsibility in this regard.
- Hundreds Targeted In New U.S. Sanctions For Supporting Russia's War In Ukraine RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- The United States imposed sanctions on October 30 against almost 400 entities and individuals in more than a dozen countries that Washington says have been supplying Russia with advanced technology used in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Sanctioning Third-Country Enablers of Russia's War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 30 Oct 2024 -- Building on the unprecedented measures we have already imposed in coordination with our allies and partners, the United States is today imposing sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals for enabling Russia's illegal war against Ukraine. This action targets multiple sectors essential to Russia's war effort.
- New Measures Targeting Third-Country Enablers Supporting Russia's Military-Industrial Base US Dept. of State 30 Oct 2024 -- The United States is today sanctioning nearly 400 entities and individuals for enabling Russia's prosecution of its illegal war. In this action, the Department of State is imposing sanctions on more than 120 individuals and entities. Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating more than 270 individuals and entities.
- Treasury Takes Aim at Third-Country Sanctions Evaders and Russian Producers Supporting Russia's Military Industrial Base US Treasury 30 Oct 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned 275 individuals and entities involved in supplying Russia with advanced technology and equipment that it desperately needs to support its war machine. Today's action targets both individual actors and sprawling sanctions evasion networks across 17 jurisdictions, including India, the People's Republic of China (PRC), Switzerland, Thailand, and Türkiye. In addition to disrupting global evasion networks, this action also targets domestic Russian importers and producers of key inputs and other materiel for Russia's military-industrial base.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on October 30, 2024 PRC MofA 30 Oct 2024
- Joint Statement by the spokespeople for the Foreign Ministries of France and Germany concerning the verdict against Yu Wensheng, recipient of the Franco-German Human Rights Award in 2018 Germany Federal Foreign Office 30 Oct 2024
- British Foreign Secretary under fire for failing to raise Uyghur genocide in China Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is facing blowback for failing to condemn the Uyghur genocide at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing during a recent two-day trip to China.
- China In Eurasia Briefing: What North Korean Troops In Russia Mean For Beijing RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024
- US experts see Pyongyang's Russia gambit as no-win situation for China VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- China's response to Russia's growing influence over North Korea and its leader, Kim Jong Un, likely combines "exasperation" and "panic" as Beijing appears to be losing control over its client state, according to former U.S. policy and intelligence officials.
- Hong Kong rejects amnesty for thousands arrested for 2019 protests Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- Authorities in Hong Kong have vowed to keep pursuing thousands of people arrested for their part in the city's 2019 pro-democracy protests, rejecting suggestions that charges against some 6,000 people arrested but not yet charged could be allowed to lapse, in a sign that a crackdown on the movement will likely continue indefinitely.
- China's bid to boost births doesn't make sense for many young women Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- Faced with plummeting birth rates, nationwide kindergarten closures and young people who are increasingly choosing to stay single, authorities in China have announced incentives to encourage people to have kids, calling for "a new marriage and childbearing culture."
- China successfully launches Shenzhou-19 manned spaceflight mission, ferrying three taikonauts to China Space Station Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- Carrying three taikonauts, the Long March-2F Y19 carrier rocket lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China early Wednesday morning, embarking on its journey to the China Space Station.
- China launches Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship People's Daily 30 Oct 2024 -- China launched the Shenzhou-19 crewed spaceship on Wednesday, sending three astronauts -- including the country's first female space engineer -- to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.
- Three taikonauts of Shenzhou-19 crew enter China Space Station Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- China Space Station on Wednesday welcomed the arrival of the new batch of residents - the youngest-ever crew comprising of Shenzhou-19 mission commander Cai Xuzhe and new taikonaut Song Lingdong and female taikonaut Wang Haoze, both of whom were born in 1990, at 12:51 pm, after the manned spacecraft successfully docked with the space station combination at 11 am, 6.5 hours after the lift-off from northwest China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
- China's hostility toward Taiwan bound to backfire: European lawmakers CNA 30 Oct 2024 -- China's hostility toward Taiwan will only have "the opposite effect" of what it hopes to achieve and further alienate Taiwan's people, similar to how Russia has changed the perception of many Ukrainians, visiting European Parliament Members (MEPs) said Wednesday.
- Lai Ching-te authorities willing to turn Taiwan into a battleground: spokesperson of Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- Spokesperson from the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday responded to recent provocative remarks by a member from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that hyped cross-Straits conflict, saying that such remarks once again reveal the true intentions of Lai Ching-te authorities, which, for their own selfish interests, are willing to turn Taiwan into a battleground and tie the people in Taiwan to "Taiwan independence" chariot.
- Taiwan authorities' hype of Western vessels transits through the Straits 'will never legitimize separatism' Global Times 30 Oct 2024 -- After Taiwan authorities hyped the recent transit of a French vessel through the Taiwan Straits, connecting the event with similar activities carried out by other Western countries in the region to trumpet the so-called international support, analysts said a few Western countries cannot represent the international community and Taiwan authorities' attempts of using Western military presences in the region to legitimize their separatism are doomed to end in failure.
- Chinese mainland to further enhance access for Taiwan compatriots People's Daily 30 Oct 2024 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that the mainland would continue to make it easier for Taiwan compatriots to visit, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove obstacles to cross-Strait exchanges.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 30 Oct 2024
- North Korea hunting for source of reports on soldier deployment to Ukraine conflict Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- Authorities in North Korea are searching for the source of reports that North Korean soldiers had been sent to Russia to join in the Ukraine conflict, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
- Ukraine war stirs memories of North Korea's long-secret Vietnam venture Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- North Korea's deployment of thousands of troops to help Russia fight its war against Ukraine has set alarm bells ringing in Western capitals. It has also prompted military analysts to look at Pyongyang's past involvement in foreign wars for any indication of what to expect.
- INTERVIEW: Ex-North Korean diplomat warns against sending troops to Russia Radio Free Asia 30 Oct 2024 -- Thae Yong Ho, North Korea's former deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom, defected with his family to South Korea in 2016. At the time, he was the highest-ranking diplomat ever to defect to South Korea.
- Iran's intelligence says dismantled Israel-linked terrorist outfit Press TV 30 Oct 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it has dismantled a separatist terrorist group linked to the Israeli regime that intended to infiltrate the country.
- Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Taftan, Sistan and Balouchestan, Iran UN Security Council 30 Oct 2024
- Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd Germany Federal Foreign Office 30 Oct 2024
- Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd EC/CEU 29 Oct 2024 -- The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the execution in Iran of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd. The European Union offers its condolences to Mr. Sharmahd's family and expresses its full solidarity with Germany.
- General Assembly renews long-standing call for end to US embargo against Cuba UN News 30 Oct 2024 -- The UN General Assembly on Wednesday once again urged the United States to end its economic, commercial, and financial embargo on Cuba, renewing a demand it has made annually since 1992.
- Pakistan hires 2 law firms to fight Iran's pipeline delay claim VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- Pakistan has hired two U.S.-based law firms to represent it at the International Court of Arbitration as it fights Iran's bid to force the neighbor country to uphold its end of a gas pipeline deal or pay a large penalty.
- China warns security threats to its nationals impede BRI investments in Pakistan VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- China has increased diplomatic pressure on close ally Pakistan to take action against the militants responsible for repeated attacks on Chinese workers, warning that the violence is "unacceptable" and poses "a constraint" on Beijing's investments under its Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI.
- Enlargement: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the joint press conference to present the 2024 Enlargement Package European External Action Service (EEAS) 30 Oct 2024
- Georgia investigates election rigging claims VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- State prosecutors in the country of Georgia said Wednesday that they had initiated an investigation into Saturday's parliamentary election amid claims that the vote was rigged.
- Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia Government of Norway 30 Oct 2024
- Georgian President Calls Prosecutors' Summons 'Political Retribution' RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has refused to comply with a summons from state prosecutors demanding evidence to back up statements of electoral fraud linked to last weekend's parliamentary elections.
- EU Progress Report: Georgia Gets The Tough Talk As Enlargement Enthusiasm Fades RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- The European Commission presented its annual enlargement report on October 30, with a different tone from last year's release, when the EU executive made historic recommendations: It proposed opening accession talks with Moldova, Ukraine, and conditionally for Bosnia-Herzegovina, and proposed granting candidate status for Georgia.
- Botswana's president defends electoral body as nation votes VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi is defending the country's electoral body amid criticism of its preparedness as voting began Wednesday.
- Chinese steel plant: Zimbabwe's economic boon or environmental nightmare? VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa's largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production.
- UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to sustain 'unprecedented' momentum for change UN News 30 Oct 2024 -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday emphasized the importance of sustaining the momentum for change sparked by recent student protests in Bangladesh and subsequent resignation of the former Prime Minister, speaking at the end of a two-day visit to the country.
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