23 January 2025 Military News |
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- AFRICOM Commander Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Algerian Ministry of National Defense AFRICOM 23 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Marine Corps Gen Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, conducted his third visit to Algeria on January 22, 2025, signing a Military Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
- Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force US Air Force 23 Jan 2025 -- The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP 3-0.1, Command and Control; and AFDP 5-0, Planning.
- CTF 63 Air Logistics: Schedulers of the Skies US Navy 23 Jan 2025 -- When there's a need to move cargo, personnel, and even the Navy's four-legged law enforcement officers throughout the European theater, customers call the team at Commander, Task Force SIX THREE (CTF-63) Air Logistics.
- NATO Cloud Conference advances innovation and IT security across the Alliance NATO 23 Jan 2025 -- On 21 -22 January, European industry leaders, IT service providers and NATO decision-makers gathered at the NATO Cloud Conference in Brussels to explore technologies and strategies for adopting secure cloud-based solutions for handling highly classified information.
- Deputy Secretary General: stepping up NATO-EU cooperation is essential NATO 23 Jan 2025 -- NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed the European Defence Agency (EDA) annual conference "New Horizons in EU Defence" in Brussels on Wednesday (22 January).
- Secretary Rubio's Call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025
- Sweden joins Multinational Brigade in Latvia NATO Multinational Corps Northeast 23 Jan 2025 -- On January 18, in a significant demonstration of unity and commitment to collective defence, a Swedish Mechanized Infantry Battalion from the South Skåne Regiment arrived in Latvia to join the NATO Multinational Brigade, operating under Multinational Division North. This
- NATO Secretary General at Davos: we have to change the trajectory of the war NATO 23 Jan 2025 -- On Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 January NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- NATO chief: Europe ready to foot the bill for US arms for Ukraine Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged the US to continue supplying Ukraine with weapons to fight Russia, saying Europeans will surely pay the bill.
- North Korea 'accelerating' preparations for more troops to Kursk: Seoul Radio Free Asia 23 Jan 2025 -- North Korea is accelerating preparations to send more troops to Russia amid an increasing number of casualties, South Korea said on Friday, while Ukraine said the North's additional support would mainly include missile and artillery troops.
- China's new transport drone to make deliveries to remote regions Global Times 23 Jan 2025 -- China's new-generation CH-YH1000 unmanned transport aircraft on Monday completed a full-load taxiing test under full working conditions in Zhanghe Airport in Jingmen, Central China's Hubei Province. This cargo drone has been described as a "pickup truck in the air," and will hopefully provide a new logistics solution to "remote regions that lack free shipping."
- Flurry of resignations by Gaza war commanders further jolts Israel Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Israel's largest newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth has listed the most high-profile Israeli military figuers who have resigned over failures in the run-up to the Gaza war and after that.
- INS SARVEKSHAK COMPLETES HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY AT MAURITIUS India PIB 23 Jan 2025 -- INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 sq
- Pevkur in Vilnius: Baltic States must work closely together to secure additional defence funding Estonia MoD 23 Jan 2025 -- Today, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur met in Vilnius with Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė and Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds to discuss NATO capability targets, defence spending, and matters related to the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna at the Davos Economic Forum: Industrial readiness should be at the heart of Europe's new defence and deterrence posture Estonia MFA 23 Jan 2025 -- From 21 to 23 January, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he takes part in discussions on digital cooperation, e-governance, artificial intelligence, green transition, and European security, and has several bilateral meetings.
- SFA Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Reaffirm Strength of PH-US Alliance in 22 January Phonecall Philippines DFA 23 Jan 2025 -- Secretary Enrique A. Manalo spoke last night with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to exchange views on a range of issues relating to PH-U.S. political, economic and people-to-people ties. They recognized the strong historic ties between the Philippines and the United States.
- PH, US reaffirm ironclad alliance, defense cooperation Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their long-standing alliance and security cooperation.
- French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to visit PH in Feb. Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- The French Navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escorts are visiting the Philippines in February, signaling the growing maritime security relations between France and the Philippines.
- PH's Offshore Combat Force equipped with anti-submarine capabilities Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- The Philippines' Offshore Combat Force now has assets equipped with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, a Philippine Navy (PN) official said Thursday.
- DFA chief, Rubio cite role of PH-US alliance in reg'l security Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have affirmed the strength of the Philippines-US alliance during a conversation Wednesday night.
- REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM The White House 23 Jan 2025
- Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Call with President Nayib Bukele The White House 23 Jan 2025
- HRH the Crown Prince Receives a Phone Call from the US Secretary of State SPA 23 Jan 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Readout of President Donald J. Trump Call with Crown Prince MohammEd Bin Salman The White House 23 Jan 2025
- HRH the Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with President Trump SPA 23 Jan 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call this evening with President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America.
- Minister Joly speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Canada 23 Jan 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Costa Rican Foreign Minister André US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025
- United States Welcomes Finland's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025 -- Finland became the 53rd signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at Aalto University's Winter Satellite Workshop today.
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- 23 January 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 23 Jan 2025
- Israeli military says it killed 2 militants connected to West Bank bus attack VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- An Israeli tank killed two Palestinians west of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza on Thursday, the enclave's civil defense said.
- Israeli regime's toll on Gazans exceeds 47,280 despite ceasefire IRNA 23 Jan 2025 -- The death toll from Israel's war on Gaza has reached about 47,300 with numbers rising despite a ceasefire as new bodies are being found under the rubble on a daily basis.
- Gaza recovers 137 bodies from rubble amid Israeli truce violations Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Palestinian rescue workers have recovered more bodies from the rubble across the besieged Gaza Strip, as Israeli forces continue to violate the ceasefire agreement with Hamas resistance group.
- Gaza remains unbroken: Palestinian commander Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- A high-ranking Palestinian resistance commander hails the Gaza Strip's staying steadfast and strong in the face of 15 months of genocidal war by the Israeli regime.
- UNRWA Situation Report #156 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. All information updated for 15 - 22 January 2025 UNRWA 23 Jan 2025
- 'We must be there for them now,' says UN relief chief, highlighting plight of Gaza's children UN News 23 Jan 2025 -- In a rare moment of cautious optimism, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher addressed the Security Council on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza on Thursday, emphasizing the plight of children who have borne the brunt of the conflict.
- UN scales up humanitarian response in Gaza as ceasefire offers respite UN News 23 Jan 2025 -- The ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza is providing a critical window of relief for Palestinians in the war-torn enclave, as UN agencies ramp up the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance.
- Grave concerns over imminent threat to civilians in Al Fasher - Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami UNOCHA 23 Jan 2025
- 'A Generation Has Been Traumatized', Says Humanitarian Affairs Chief, Briefing Security Council on Plight of Children in Gaza UN Security Council 23 Jan 2025 -- Meeting a week after a ceasefire paused the war in Gaza, after it raged for almost 470 days, the Security Council discussed the plight of children, with speakers calling for their needs to be prioritized, through the rebuilding of educational infrastructure, the provision of psychosocial support and ensuring a surge of humanitarian aid to the Strip.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025
- UNRWA plays a crucial role in delivering essential services like education and healthcare: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Children in Gaza.
- Human Rights Commissioner Luise Amtsberg on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza Germany Federal Foreign Office 23 Jan 2025 -- Luise Amtsberg, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance, issued the following statement today (23 January) on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza:
- Researchers: Houthis have advantages in protecting leaders from Israeli strikes VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi terror group appears to be well-positioned to shield its leaders from retaliatory strikes recently threatened by Israel, international researchers tell VOA.
- Paving the road to a hopeful and inclusive future in Syria, free from violence and hardship UNICEF 23 Jan 2025 -- Statement by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations Ted Chaiban upon conclusion of his visit to Syria
- BRP Cabra continues monitoring of CCG incursion in Zambales Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed BRP Cabra to replace BRP Suluan to continue monitoring the illegal presence of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in Zambales waters.
- China responds to Rubio's remarks on S.China Sea after his phone call with Philippine FM Global Times 23 Jan 2025 -- In response to a US State Department statement claiming new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussing Beijing's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippines counterpart Enrique Manalo over phone and underscoring the "ironclad" US defense commitment to Manila, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that the US is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in the maritime issues between China and the Philippines.
- Analysts: China normalizing its claims to maritime zone shared with South Korea VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- South Korea should increase efforts to prevent China from normalizing its claims to sovereignty over a disputed maritime area in waters the two countries share, analysts say.
- Afghanistan: ICC seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over gender-based persecution UN News 23 Jan 2025 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken an historic step towards addressing the "unacceptable" systemic repression of Afghan women, girls and LGBTQI+ individuals by the Taliban.
- ICC seeks arrest warrants for top Taliban leaders in Afghanistan VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced Thursday that he is seeking arrest warrants for high-ranking Taliban leaders in Afghanistan accused of crimes against humanity, citing widespread discrimination against the country's female population.
- ICC seeks warrants for Taliban leaders over alleged violations of women's rights: Report IRNA 23 Jan 2025 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for alleged gender-based crimes in Afghanistan.
- Afghans In Mexico Anxious But Defiant As U.S. Shuts Down Immigration App RFE/RL 23 Jan 2025 -- Yasaman crossed more than half a dozen countries on foot, bus, and boat and paid thousands of dollars to smugglers to reach Mexico.
- Iran slams US for labeling Ansarallah as 'terrorist' amid Yemeni support of Palestinian cause IRNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has condemned the United States' decision to include Yemen's Ansarallah Movement in the so-called list of foreign terrorist organizations, describing the action as "unjustified, baseless, and contrary to international law".
- Iran: US designation of Ansarullah 'excuse' for sanctions on Yemen Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Iran has condemned President Donald Trump's re-designation of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement as a terrorist organization, dismissing the move as "baseless" and "contrary to international law."
- Ansarullah dismisses terror designation: 'Being on US list of friends far more provocative' Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Yemen's Ansarullah has derided a recent decision by the US to label the resistance group a terrorist organization, asserting that being included on the US list of friends poses a greater threat than terrorism itself.
- Trump re-designates Yemen's Ansarullah as foreign terrorist organization Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has officially designated Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), returning the group to the same status it held at the end of his first administration.
- Release of Galaxy Leader Crew Members US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025 -- Today, we welcome the long-overdue release of 25 crew members of the MV Galaxy Leader hailing from Bulgaria, Mexico, the Philippines, Romania, and Ukraine.
- DFA Statement on Release of 17 Hostages Philippines DFA 23 Jan 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs joins the nation in celebrating the release of our 17 seafarers who were held in captivity in Yemen for over a year.
- U.S. Moves To Re-Designate Iran-Backed Huthis As Foreign Terrorist Organization RFE/RL 23 Jan 2025 -- The United States has begun the process to again declare the Iran-backed Huthi rebel group of Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), restoring the designation President Donald Trump set out during his first term.
- Myanmar junta bombs rebel-held town in Shan state killing 8 Radio Free Asia 23 Jan 2025 -- Myanmar's military bombed a town in Shan state under rebel control killing eight people days after striking a ceasefire with an allied group that also operates in the northeastern state, the group in control of the bombed town said.
- 133 Reds, supporters surrender in Mimaropa since January 2024 Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- A total of 133 members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to different police units in the Mimaropa region since January 2024, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B said Thursday.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the Democratic Republic of the Congo UN Secretary-General 23 Jan 2025
- Guterres voices alarm over M23 rebel offensive in DR Congo, 'devastating toll' on civilians UN News 23 Jan 2025 -- The UN chief on Thursday expressed alarm over a renewed offensive by M23 rebels in recent days in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) which is taking a "devastating toll" on civilians.
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- Statement from a DHS Spokesperson on Directive Expanding Immigration Law Enforcement to Some Department of Justice Officials DHS 23 Jan 2025 -- Today, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive essential to fulfilling President Trump's promise to carry out mass deportations.
- Will Trump spark a mineral 'gold rush' in Greenland? VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- The mineral wealth on the Arctic island of Greenland is in the global spotlight after U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to take control of the territory from Denmark, prompting alarm from European allies.
- Brazil expresses concern over Trump's environmental policy rollbacks People's Daily 23 Jan 2025 -- The environmental policy rollbacks announced by U.S. President Donald Trump during his inaugural address have raised global concerns, chief of staff of the Brazilian presidency Rui Costa said on Wednesday.
- John Ratcliffe Sworn in as CIA Director Central Intelligence Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- Today, John Ratcliffe was sworn in as the 25th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
- Senate confirms Trump's choice for CIA director VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- U.S. lawmakers confirmed a second key member of President Donald Trump's national security team Thursday, voting 74-25 to make John Ratcliffe the 25th director of the country's premier spy agency.
- Russia's continued attempts to manipulate the information environment Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 23 Jan 2025 -- The EEAS, Finland, Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Sweden denounce Russia's continued and systematic attempts to manipulate and interfere in the information space of democratic societies.
- Statement on Alleged Espionage Operations by Foreign Nationals Philippines DFA 23 Jan 2025 -- The Department notes the ongoing investigation being conducted by relevant law enforcement agencies regarding alleged espionage operations allegedly being conducted in the Philippines by a foreign national in collaboration with Filipinos.
- DFA takes alleged foreign espionage ops in PH seriously Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is taking seriously any indication of espionage operations by foreign nationals in the Philippines.
- Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, January 23, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jan 2025
- Meeting with Government members President of Russia 23 Jan 2025 -- The President held a videoconference meeting with Government members.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jan 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during a meeting with SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, Moscow January 23, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jan 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on January 23, 2025 PRC MofA 23 Jan 2025
- Beijing opaque on its travel ban against Rubio Radio Free Asia 23 Jan 2025 -- Chinese officials remain tight-lipped about how they plan to carry out diplomacy with the United States while America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, remains officially sanctioned for critical comments he made about Beijing's treatment of Uyghurs and Hong Kong in 2020.
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to whether China plans to have phone conversation with Rubio Global Times 23 Jan 2025 -- In response to a question about whether China has plans to have a phone conversation with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that "I have no information to provide regarding this specific question." As a matter of principle, it is necessary for high-level Chinese and American officials to maintain contact in an appropriate way, while China will firmly defend its national interests, Mao added.
- China calls for enhanced dialogue, managing difference, MOFCOM says about US' reported plans on tariff, trade-related issues Global Times 23 Jan 2025 -- A spokesperson at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday that the ministry has always maintained communication with relevant US authorities, reaffirming China's willingness to enhance dialogue and communication, properly manage differences, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the stable and healthy development of China-US economic and trade relations.
- Thailand says 'no policy' to deport 48 detained Uyghurs to China Radio Free Asia 23 Jan 2025 -- Thailand has no plan to deport 48 Uyghurs who have languished for more than a decade in detention, a government spokesman said on Thursday, dismissing speculation that the men were about to be sent back to China where rights groups say they would face the risk of torture.
- Nearly 3 million Chinese restaurants, cafes shut down Radio Free Asia 23 Jan 2025 -- China has seen nearly 3 million restaurants, cafes and other catering outlets shut down in the past year, according to industry website Hongcan, with many going bankrupt and even hugely popular chains slashing costs by shutting down hundreds of stores.
- China unveils measures to expand financial opening up People's Daily 23 Jan 2025 -- China on Wednesday revealed a guideline, outlining 20 measures to expand financial opening up in the country's pilot free trade zones and a free trade port.
- China encircles Taiwan with 41 military aircraft, warships CNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Chinese military planes and ships surrounded Taiwan on Wednesday during a drill, with some of the aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, the defense ministry said Thursday.
- President Lai signs Constitutional Court bill into law CNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Measures adopted by the Legislature to raise the thresholds for Constitutional Court rulings will take effect on Saturday after being promulgated by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德).
- Han lauds cross-party unity, U.S. support during Washington visit CNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) said Wednesday that his cross-party delegation to the United States has maintained a united front and has been pleased to see bipartisan support for Taiwan among members of the U.S. Congress.
- Taiwan revokes citizenship of 3 individuals over possession of Chinese IDs CNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced Thursday that the Republic of China (Taiwan) citizenship of three individuals, including taekwondo athlete Lee Tung-hsien (李東憲), have been revoked due to their possession of Chinese IDs.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Jan 2025
- Two North Korean Nationals and Three Facilitators Indicted for Multi-Year Fraudulent Remote Information Technology Worker Scheme that Generated Revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea US Dept. of Justice 23 Jan 2025 -- The Justice Department today announced the indictment of North Korean nationals Jin Sung-Il (진성일) and Pak Jin-Song (박진성), Mexican national Pedro Ernesto Alonso De Los Reyes, and U.S. nationals Erick Ntekereze Prince and Emanuel Ashtor for a fraudulent scheme to obtain remote information technology (IT) work with U.S. companies that generated revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea).
- Iran to launch upgraded Kowsar satellite in coming months Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Iran plans to launch an advanced version of its domestically developed Kowsar satellite in the first half of the next Iranian year, which begins on March 21.
- Trump eyeing diplomacy with Iran first: Financial Times IRNA 23 Jan 2025 -- A report says U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to try out diplomacy with Iran first before potentially resorting to pressure on the country over its nuclear program.
- IAEA says has no evidence of Iran's 'building a nuclear weapon' Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said the United Nations nuclear watchdog had no evidence pointing to Iran's underway development of a nuclear weapon.
- Transcript of Press Conference by External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar in Washington D.C. (January 22, 2025) India MEA 23 Jan 2025
- India open to return of undocumented Indians in US VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said New Delhi is open to the return of undocumented Indians in the United States. His comments came following a meeting with U.S. foreign secretary Marco Rubio in Washington during which illegal immigration was one of the issues discussed.
- Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson, Thursday, 23 January, 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jan 2025
- Iran blasts US for anti-Cuba move IRNA 23 Jan 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has criticized the United States for its renewed designation of Cuba as "a so-called state sponsor of terrorism", labeling it as baseless and unjustified.
- 'Unjustified': Iran condemns Trump's reinstatement of Cuba on terror list Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Iran has condemned the "unjustified, baseless and rejected" move by US President Donald Trump to reinstate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, stressing that such unilateral actions further weaken the rule of law at the international level.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jan 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025
- "The days when some people had privileges before the law are now over" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 23 Jan 2025 -- Speaking at the debut of the Judicial Reform Strategy, President Erdoğan said: "A transition from the pro-tutelage structure, where the law of the superior prevailed, to a just judicial system, which is based on the rule of law, has been ensured. The days, when some people had privileges before the law due to their political and ideological identities, or economic status, are now over."
- President's discussions in Davos focus on geopolitical stability and economic development Federal Council - Swiss Government 23 Jan 2025 -- President Karin Keller-Sutter has held bilateral talks with heads of state and government on the fringes of the WEF Annual Meeting. Discussions have focused on the pursuit of geopolitical stability and economic development.
- Ignazio Cassis highlights Europe, Ukraine and the Middle East at Davos 2025 Federal Council - Swiss Government 23 Jan 2025 -- At the 2025 edition of the World Economic Forum, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, placed particular emphasis on European policy and the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East. He also raised matters relating to security and cooperation, particularly as Switzerland prepares to chair the OSCE in 2026.
- Arab League-United Nations Cooperation Key to Resolving Conflicts, Security Council Told UN Security Council 23 Jan 2025 -- Bolstering relations between the League of Arab States and the United Nations will help overcome political impasse and find lasting solutions to crises and conflicts in Gaza, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Lebanon, Sudan and Somalia, top officials from those organizations told the Security Council today.
- UN to strengthen cooperation with League of Arab States UN News 23 Jan 2025 -- The United Nations and the League of Arab States are deepening their collaboration to tackle critical peace and security challenges in the Middle East and beyond, a senior UN political affairs official told the Security Council on Thursday.
- The UK will continue to champion coordination between the UN and LAS: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Jan 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation between the UN and the League of Arab States.
- Vietnam's media restructuring will lead to more propaganda, critics warn VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- Critics warn that Vietnam's ongoing push to restructure the country's media will allow authorities to have tighter control over news outlets and more effectively spread propaganda.
- Chad opposition protests final election results won by transitional president's party VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- Chad's Constitutional Council has ignored opposition calls to set aside results of last month's parliamentary elections for gross irregularities and fraud, and proclaimed the ruling party of Chad's president, Field Marshal Mahamat Idriss Deby, the winner.
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