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• Iran condemns US, UK aggression on Yemen IRNA 09 Jan 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned the fresh US and UK attacks on infrastructures in three provinces of Sanaa, Hudaydah and Amran in Yemen on Thursday.
• US, UK warplanes conduct fresh airstrikes on Yemen IRNA 09 Jan 2025 -- American and British warplanes have bombarded two areas in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, and the governorate of Amran, according to news sources.
• US, UK warplanes launch fresh attacks on Yemen in support of Israel Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- The United States and Britain have carried out fresh aerial assaults on Yemen as the Arab country continues its retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Denmark Transfers Command of NATO Maritime Task Group to the Netherlands NATO Allied Maritime Command 09 Jan 2025 -- Royal Danish Navy Commodore Thomas Stig Rasmussen handed over command of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) to the Royal Netherlands Navy Commodore Arjen S. Warnaar in a ceremony on Haakonsvern Naval Base, Norway on January 9, 2024.
• When We Come and Belong Together - No One Is Too Small to Make a Real Impact on History - Speech by the President at the Ramstein Meeting President of Ukraine 09 Jan 2025
• Zelenskyy urges coalition aiding Ukraine not to 'drop the ball' VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday told allies and partners in Germany that it would be "crazy to drop the ball now" and end support for Ukraine against Russia.
• Strengthening Air Defense and Engaging NATO Countries in Procuring Ukrainian Weapons under the Danish Model: President Meets NATO Secretary General President of Ukraine 09 Jan 2025
• President Discussed Support for Ukraine with U.S. Secretary of Defense President of Ukraine 09 Jan 2025
• At the Ramstein Base, the President Met with Germany's Minister of Defense President of Ukraine 09 Jan 2025
• The Presidential Office Hosted a Meeting on Drafting a Law on the Military Ombudsman President of Ukraine 09 Jan 2025
• Key Achievements and Facts: U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine DOD 09 Jan 2025
• Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - 09 January 2025 DOD
• Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 09 Jan 2025 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance support to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs as part of the surge of security assistance the President directed to put Ukraine in the best possible position.
• United States Announces Significant Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 09 Jan 2025 -- As part of our continued surge in security assistance that President Biden announced on September 26, the United States is providing another significant package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to our Ukrainian partners as they defend against Russia's war of aggression.
• Joint Statement of the Coalition Leadership Group DoD 09 Jan 2025 -- "Fulfilling our July 12, 2024, commitment to convene within six months "to review and approve roadmaps prepared by the leaders of the Capability Coalitions — each a Compact Signatory — on future force development through 2027," we, the Co-Lead Nations of the eight Capability Coalitions, have been working with Ukraine to develop respective roadmaps to streamline security assistance efforts for Ukraine within each capability area, support the development of a credible defense and deterrence capability, as well as facilitate Ukraine's interoperability with NATO."
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Holds Press Conference Following Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany DoD 09 Jan 2025
• Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) DoD 09 Jan 2025
• Remarks by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III After His 25th and Final Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) DoD 09 Jan 2025
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Holds Press Conference Following Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany DoD 09 Jan 2025
• Austin Challenges Contact Group to Keep Supporting Ukraine DoD News 09 Jan 2025 -- At the conclusion of the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the last such meeting for Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, the outgoing secretary challenged group members to maintain the level of support to Ukraine they have built over the past three years.
• NATO Secretary General hails US leadership and urges continued support to Ukraine at meeting of Ukraine Defense Contact Group NATO 09 Jan 2025 -- NATO's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, is participating in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the level of Ministers of Defence, hosted by the US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, at Ramstein Air Base (Germany), today (9 January 2025).
• U.S. Pledges New Ukraine Aid In What May Be Biden Office's Final Move RFE/RL 09 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced a new $500 million package of military aid as part of the outgoing Biden administration's goal of sending as much support as possible before President-elect Donald Trump returns to office.
• Defence Minister Bill Blair commits $440 million in military assistance to Ukraine Canada 09 Jan 2025 -- Today, at the 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced $440 million in military assistance to Ukraine.
• 30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security UK MOD 09 Jan 2025 -- It comes as a further £190m for the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine was announced following further pledges from allies
• Military equipment from the Ukrainian Defence Industry on its way to the frontline Danish Ministry of Defence 09 Jan 2025 -- Denmark and Ukraine have finalized procurement of weapons and military equipment in the Ukrainian defence industry totalling at an amount of 538 million euros. The cooperation sends much needed material to the frontline.
• Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine Government of Norway 09 Jan 2025 -- 'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
• Support for Ukraine will continue Poland - Ministry of National Defence 09 Jan 2025 -- On 9 January 2025, the Minister of Defence participated in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), which was convened at the US air base in Ramstein, Germany. The agenda of this meeting included an examination of the present equipment requirements of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a review of the Group's activities up to the present time.
• Pevkur in Ramstein: Ukraine Defence Contact Group is critical in assisting Ukraine's victory Estonia MoD 09 Jan 2025 -- Today, at the 25th Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting held in Ramstein, Germany, defence ministers from over 50 countries convened for the final time under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.
• Austin Expected To Announce Military Aid Package At Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting RFE/RL 09 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to meet on January 9 with the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany, and is expected to announce another large package of military aid as part of the outgoing Biden administration's goal to send as much support as possible before President-elect Donald Trump returns to office.
• Taiwan stages military drill in waters off Kaohsiung naval base CNA 09 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's military on Thursday offered the public a glimpse into its routine naval patrols with a drill simulating an emergency response to approaching Chinese vessels.
• Finland conducts its first NATO Air Policing Mission in Iceland Government of Iceland 09 Jan 2025 -- A Finnish fighter detachment will arrive in Iceland by the end of January for a NATO Air Policing Mission. The detachment consists of four F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets and up to 50 personnel.
• New Security and Defence Industry Strategy for the Zeitenwende Germany - Federal Ministry of Defence 09 Jan 2025 -- On 4 December 2024, the Federal Cabinet adopted the National Security and Defence Industry Strategy. The new National Security and Defence Industry Strategy sets the political and strategic framework for the defence industrial requirements related to national and collective defence. It focuses on the Federal Government's new political guidelines for the security and defence industry.
• Germany rejects Trump's call to raise NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP IRNA 09 Jan 2025 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has voiced opposition to US President-elect Donald Trump's call for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members to raise defense spending to five percent of Gross domestic product (GDP).
• Iran Army will receive 1000 new strategic drones IRNA 09 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Army has announced the impending addition of 1,000 strategic drones to its forces, boosting the country's defense capabilities.
• IRGC Ground Force unveils Rezvan suicide drone with 20 km range Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has unveiled a new type of suicide drone with a range of 20 kilometers as the military unit continues to upgrade its cutting-edge warfare technology.
• IRGC forces launch final stage of major drill in western Iran Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has launched the final stage of the Payambar-e-A'azam (The Great Prophet) 19 military exercise in western Iran.
• "Telford is at the heart of UK Defence" - Minister visits site behind next generation of tanks and armoured vehicles UK MOD 09 Jan 2025 -- Telford's skilled manufacturing base is helping equip soldiers with high-tech equipment and drive the government's growth mission, Defence Minister Maria Eagle has said.
• MOD and Trade Unions agree substantial pay rise for key personnel supporting Navy operations UK MOD 09 Jan 2025 -- Eligible Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) employees will receive a substantial pay rise in 2024/25, with agreement including key reforms and modernisation.
• Trump's 5% NATO Goal 'Unrealistic' - German Vice Chancellor Sputnik 09 Jan 2025 -- German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck called US President-elect Donald Trump's demand that NATO allies increase their defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product unrealistic, in an interview out on Thursday.
• Finnish Government prepares to extend validity of Border Security Act Finnish Government 09 Jan 2025 -- The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to extend the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration ('Border Security Act'). The purpose of the act is to respond to efforts to put pressure on Finland through the instrumentalisation of migrants.
• Baiba Braže and Kęstutis Budrys: We have shared priorities - long-term support to Ukraine and protection of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region Latvia MFA 09 Jan 2025 -- On Thursday, 9 January 2025, at the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Lithuania, Baiba Braže and Kęstutis Budrys reaffirmed their commitment to advance the close relations between the two countries and to work hand in hand towards shared goals - further provision of comprehensive long term support to Ukraine, promoting of international assistance to Ukraine, and strengthening their own security, including through facilitation of the connectivity of the Baltic States' infrastructure and energy independence.
• Budrys at the meeting with the President of Latvia: "Attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea require a strong and decisive response" Lithuania MFA 09 Jan 2025 -- On 9 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, is paying a working visit to Latvia.
• Modern equipment to boost Army's territorial defense power Philippine News Agency 09 Jan 2025 -- The Philippine Army (PA) is looking to acquire more modern armored vehicles, and long-range artillery with rocket and missile systems to beef up its territorial defense capabilities.
• Chinese navy shadows Canadian warship in East China Sea: media Radio Free Asia 09 Jan 2025 -- Canadian naval vessel HMCS Ottawa sailing in the East China Sea was closely shadowed by a Chinese warship, according to a reporter from Canada's CTV television network embedded on the ship.
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 09 Jan 2025

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• 9 January 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 09 Jan 2025

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Jan. 8: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 09 Jan 2025
• 'Children are now freezing to death': harrowing updates from Gaza UN News 09 Jan 2025 -- The horrors in Gaza show no signs of abating, the UN said on Thursday, noting that the Ministry of Health reports that over 46,000 Palestinians have been killed there since October 2023, most of them women and children.
• UNICEF: Israel killed at least 74 children in Gaza in first week of 2025 Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that at least 74 children were killed in Israel's relentless violence in the Gaza Strip during the first week of 2025, marking a grim start to the New Year for children in the besieged territory.
• UN: Israel's attacks in Gaza killed 369 aid workers since October Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- The United Nations reports that Israel has killed at least 369 aid workers in Gaza, warning that relentless attacks on humanitarian personnel, convoys, and facilities have severely hindered relief efforts in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Pope Francis calls situation in Gaza 'shameful' VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- Pope Francis condemned Israel's military campaign in Gaza on Thursday, calling the humanitarian crisis "very serious and shameful."
• The Houthis Have Launched Over 350 Projectiles Since October 7 Israel Defense Forces 09 Jan 2025
• Houthi: Israel incapable of tracking, downing Yemen's hypersonic missiles Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- The leader of the Ansarullah movement has praised Yemen's recent strikes, saying they showed Israel is incapable of intercepting and shooting down hypersonic Yemeni missiles.

Other Conflicts

• UN Commission notes new sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit UN News 09 Jan 2025 -- A team from the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria concluded a first visit to the country on Thursday, taking crucial steps to promote dialogue and engagement with the new caretaker government.
• UN Syria Commissioner underscores solidarity with the Syrian people in a first mission to Syria since the Commission's establishment OHCHR 09 Jan 2025 -- Commissioner Hanny Megally of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria concluded a first visit to Syria today, taking crucial steps to foster dialogue and engagement with the new Syrian caretaker Government.
• More than 125,000 refugees return to Syria in desperate conditions UN News 09 Jan 2025 -- A month since the fall of the Assad regime, more than 125,000 refugees have returned to Syria "full of hope after years of exile", only to find themselves confronted by desperate conditions, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
• Biden to defer decision on keeping Syria's HTS on terrorism list to Trump: Officials Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- Outgoing American President Joe Biden will defer to incoming Donald Trump the decision on whether to continue keeping the leader of Syria's ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group on the list of foreign terrorist organizations, a report says.
• Scores killed as US, Turkish proxies clash in northern Syria Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- About 40 militants have been killed during the most recent fierce fighting between Turkish-backed groups and US-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria , a London-based war monitor says.
• Turkiye Pushes for Urgent Regional Talks on Syria - Reports Sputnik 09 Jan 2025 -- Turkiye has called on Syria's neighbor countries to meet "without significant delay" to discuss the war-torn country's future, Turkish newspaper Milliyet reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
• Iran's UN envoy urges respect for Syria's sovereignty, formation of inclusive govt. through fair elections Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat urges respect for Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as the formation of an inclusive government through free and fair elections.
• UNSC holds meeting to assess situation in Syria IRNA 09 Jan 2025 -- UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that there were still signs of instability in areas under the control of armed opposition groups led by Hay'at Tahrir a-Sham (HTS) in Syria, warning that Daesh remains a major concern as its activities continue and may seek to take advantage of insecurity in the Arab country.
• China greatly concerned about Syrian army granting senior military ranks to foreign terrorist fighters, including head of ETIM Global Times 09 Jan 2025 -- China is greatly concerned about the reports that said the Syrian army has recently granted senior military ranks to a number of foreign terrorist fighters, including the head of a Council-listed terrorist organization, the Turkistan Islamic Party, also known as the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria on Wednesday, while calling on Syria to fulfill its counter-terrorism obligations and to prevent any terrorist forces from using the Syrian territory to threaten the security of other countries.
• Chinese envoy calls on international community to support Syria in achieving stability and development Global Times 09 Jan 2025 -- The situation in Syria is at a critical stage with daunting challenges. The international community should strengthen solidarity and coordinate its actions to support and help Syria achieve stability and development, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria, on Wednesday.
• Militants kidnap 16 government employees in northwest Pakistan VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- Police and security officials in northwestern Pakistan said Thursday that militants have abducted at least 16 government workers and set unclear demands for their release.
• Myanmar junta bombs Rohingya Muslim village killing 41, rescuers say Radio Free Asia 09 Jan 2025 -- The Myanmar air force has bombed a fishing village in Rakhine state killing 41 civilians and wounding 52, most of them Rohingya Muslims, residents involved in rescue work said on Thursday, in an attack insurgents condemned as a war crime.
• Joint Declaration of the Tenth Egypt - Cyprus - Greece Trilateral Summit Press and Information Office, Ministry of Interior, Republic of Cyprus 09 Jan 2025
• Republika Srpska Holds Parade To Mark Banned Independence Day RFE/RL 09 Jan 2025 -- Former soldiers, students, and representatives of Bosnia-Herzegovina's rescue services and police departments marched on January 9 in Banja Luka to mark Republika Srpska Day despite the the country's Constitutional Court declaring it unconstitutional three times.

News Reports

• Russia 'observing' Greenland situation; Europe cautious on Trump remarks VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- Russia has said it is closely watching the situation with Greenland, following U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out military or economic measures to take control of the territory from Denmark.
• Blinken says taking over Greenland "not going to happen" People's Daily 09 Jan 2025 -- Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday in Paris that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's intention to take over Greenland "is not going to happen."
• EU Countries Express Confusion Over Trump's Statements on Greenland, Panama - Scholz Sputnik 09 Jan 2025 -- Germany's European partners expressed confusion over recent US President-elect Donald Trump's statements on Greenland and the Panama Canal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
• Panama Canal Chief Shuts Down Trump's Bias Claims Sputnik 09 Jan 2025 -- Panama Canal Authority head Ricaurte Vasquez Morales has denied US President-elect Donald Trump's accusations that the canal is allegedly managed by China, while US ships face higher tariffs.
• European nations respond to Trump's remarks on Greenland, stress respect for sovereignty People's Daily 09 Jan 2025 -- European nations have voiced opposition to remarks made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the potential use of military force to seize control of Greenland, reigniting tensions over his previous interest in the autonomous Danish territory.
• Forensic analysis of the anchor hoisted from Gulf of Finland started Police of Finland 09 Jan 2025 -- The criminal investigation into the cable ruptures in the Gulf of Finland continues today with the forensic analysis of the anchor.
• Chinese FM refutes Japanese side's linking Chinese hacker to cyberattacks on Japanese business entities, organizations Global Times 09 Jan 2025 -- China firmly opposes and fights all forms of hacker attacks in accordance with law, and opposes politicizing cybersecurity issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday, in response to reports that Japan's National Police Agency claimed a Chinese hacking group launched more than 200 cyberattacks on Japanese enterprises, institutions, and organizations.
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon The White House 09 Jan 2025
• Statement from President Joe Biden on Lebanon's Presidential Election The White House 09 Jan 2025
• Lebanon: UN hails election of new President as a critical first step UN News 09 Jan 2025 -- The United Nations has welcomed the election of a President in Lebanon.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the election of the President of the Republic of Lebanon UN Secretary-General 09 Jan 2025
• Lebanon's Presidential Election US Dept. of State 09 Jan 2025 -- "The United States congratulates the people of Lebanon on the election of President Joseph Aoun."
• Lebanon parliament elects Aoun as president, ending two years of deadlock Press TV 09 Jan 2025 -- Lebanese lawmakers have elected army chief Joseph Aoun as Lebanon's new president, putting an end to a two-year-long political deadlock in the crises-hit Arab country.
• Lebanon's New President Vows to Rebuild Nation After Israeli Aggression Sputnik 09 Jan 2025 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that the reconstruction of the country after the war with Israel and building stronger relations with the Arab world are among the main goals of his presidential term, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Thursday.
• HRH the Crown Prince Congratulates President Joseph Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election and Taking Oath SPA 09 Jan 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Joseph Aoun on his election as President of the Lebanese Republic and on taking the constitutional oath.
• Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Congratulates President Joseph Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election and Taking the Oath SPA 09 Jan 2025 -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Joseph Aoun on his election as President of the Lebanese Republic and on taking the constitutional oath.
• Statement on María Corina Machado and opposition leaders in Venezuela Spain MFA 09 Jan 2025
• No: 7, 9 January 2025, Regarding the Election of Mr. Joseph Aoun as President of Lebanon Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Jan 2025
• Meeting with Government members President of Russia 09 Jan 2025 -- The President held a videoconference meeting with Government members.
• Russia turns to China to step up AI race against US VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- Russia's efforts to obtain China's help in enhancing artificial intelligence is seen as a bid to challenge America's lead in the field even as the outgoing Biden administration is expected to impose new export control measures to further curb Beijing's access to AI chips.
• EXPLAINED: How the Chinese Communist Party manages public opinion Radio Free Asia 09 Jan 2025 -- Cai Qi, a high-ranking Communist Party official, has called on China's propaganda workers to "cultivate mainstream public opinion" in a way that rallies the people to "work together in unity," particularly when it comes to positive economic news.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on January 9, 2025 PRC MofA 09 Jan 2025
• China aims to deepen Central Asia influence with new railway project VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- A major railway project connecting China and Central Asia is set to begin construction in July, after over two decades of negotiation.
• Jimmy Carter helped open US-China ties, defuse a North Korea crisis Radio Free Asia 09 Jan 2025 -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, honored at a state funeral Thursday attended by President Joe Biden and four predecessors as well as foreign leaders, will be remembered in Asia for establishing diplomatic relations with China.
• CPC calls for confidence, perseverance in fight against corruption People's Daily 09 Jan 2025 -- The disciplinary body of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has called for confidence and perseverance in the protracted war against corruption as the current situation remains grave and complex.
• Chadian president meets Chinese FM to advance bilateral cooperation Global Times 09 Jan 2025 -- Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Wednesday to discuss advancing bilateral cooperation.
• China ready to work with Chad to promote all-round development of bilateral strategic partnership: Chinese FM Global Times 09 Jan 2025 -- China stands ready to work with Chad to promote the all-round development of China-Chad strategic partnership, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Wednesday.
• Chadian PM meets Chinese FM to promote mutually beneficial cooperation Global Times 09 Jan 2025 -- Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Wednesday to promote bilateral cooperation.
• Mainland spokesperson denounces DPP for hyping up undersea cable incident People's Daily 09 Jan 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for their baseless speculation and inflammatory comments regarding a recent undersea cable incident.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Jan 2025
• Statement on DPRK's Ballistic Missile Launch on 06 January 2025 Philippines DFA 09 Jan 2025 -- The Philippines expresses serious concern and strongly denounces the continuing ballistic missile launches conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Such provocative actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region.
• Swiss Citizen Dies In Iran After Being Accused Of Spying RFE/RL 09 Jan 2025 -- A Swiss national who was accused of spying by Tehran was found dead in prison in what officials say was a suicide.
• Swiss prisoner committed suicide in custody, Iran judiciary says VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- Iran's judiciary said Thursday a Swiss citizen being held in the country's Semnan prison has committed suicide.
• Swiss national charged with espionage commits suicide in Semnan prison: Judiciary official IRNA 09 Jan 2025 -- The chief justice of Semnan province in Iran has announced that a Swiss national who had been arrested for espionage committed suicide in Semnan prison.
• The Locarno Speech by the Foreign Secretary: 9 January 2025 UK FCDO 09 Jan 2025 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on the future of the UK's foreign policy.
• PM meeting with President Macron: 9 January 2025 Gov.UK 09 Jan 2025 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer met France's President Emmanuel Macron this evening at Chequers.
• No election observation mission in Belarus due to lack of invitation, in breach of OSCE commitments OSCE 09 Jan 2025 -- The decision of the Belarusian authorities not to invite OSCE participating States to observe the country's presidential election on 26 January is deeply regrettable and prevents an impartial and independent assessment of the election process, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) said in a statement today.
• Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission condemns recent arrests ahead of presidential inauguration OHCHR 09 Jan 2025 -- The recent arrests, including those of prominent human rights defenders, political leaders, and their relatives, constitute yet another attack on the rights and freedoms of the Venezuelan people, the UN's Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela said. These arrests come ahead of opposition-led demonstrations expected today and the presidential inauguration set for 10 January.
• Dalai Lama says no reason to be angry at China over Tibet quake Radio Free Asia 09 Jan 2025 -- In a prayer ceremony for victims of Monday's earthquake in Tibet, the Dalai Lama told listeners that because it was a natural disaster and "not caused by political tensions," there was no reason to be angry with Chinese authorities.
• Cambodian opposition critic Lim Kimya refused to be silenced Radio Free Asia 09 Jan 2025 -- The Cambodian opposition politician shot dead in Bangkok on Tuesday was a tireless government critic who refused to be cowed into silence on issues such as corruption and human rights despite the grave dangers that challenges to the powerful can bring.
• Press release on Indonesia's BRICS accession Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Jan 2025
• South Sudan announces plan to resume oil production VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- South Sudan announced early this week its plan to produce at least 90,000 barrels of crude oil per day as the country resumes normal production. This comes after oil supply to international markets were cut off last February because of the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
• Chad investigates failed attack on presidential palace VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- Chadian troops were heavily deployed around the capital, N'Djamena, Thursday as officials said they were investigating a failed attack on the country's presidential palace.
• World's largest dam to be built by China raises concerns in India, Bangladesh VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- China's decision to build the world's largest hydropower dam on a river that flows into India and Bangladesh has sparked concerns in both countries over the project's potential impact on millions living downstream.
• African ministers meet in Uganda to shape 10-year food security, sustainability plan VOA 09 Jan 2025 -- Africa's agriculture ministers are meeting in Uganda this week to discuss the best way to transform the continent's food production systems. The ministers hope to agree on a 10-year action plan to reduce Africa's reliance on food from outside the continent and adapt its farming practices to climate change and modern technology.