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• Trump Orders First Military Action Of New Term, Targets IS Affiliates In Somalia RFE/RL 02 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered military strikes on a senior "attack planner" of the Islamic State (IS) extremist group in Somalia who had been hiding with other members in the impoverished and unsteady East African nation.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey DoD 02 Feb 2025
• Central Asians Illegally Fighting For Russia Face Few Consequences RFE/RL 02 Feb 2025 -- Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov stirred anger in Uzbekistan last October when he called for visa restrictions on millions of Uzbeks who travel to Russia every year in search of work.
• Air Defense Systems and a Sufficient Number of Interceptor Missiles Are Essential for Bringing Peace Closer - Address by the President President of Ukraine 02 Feb 2025
• Iran unveils new ballistic missile called Etemad IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile named Etemad, meaning "trust" in Persian, capable of traveling 1,700 kilometers.
• President Pezeshkian visits Defense Ministry's latest space, defense achievements IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has visited the latest defense and space achievements of the Ministry of Defense.
• Pezeshkian highlights deterrence as Iran unveils three satellites, ballistic missile Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted Iran's deterrence power as the country unveiled three new satellites and a ballistic missile.
• GAMI's Governor Participates in the Global Strategies in Defense and Aerospace Industry Conference SPA 02 Feb 2025 -- Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali confirmed that military spending in Saudi Arabia has witnessed an annual growth of 4.5% since 1960, reaching $75.8 billion in 2024, making it the fifth largest country in the world and the first in the Arab world in terms of military spending.
• Prime Minister to hold defence and security talks with European partners Gov.UK 02 Feb 2025 -- Europe must double down on its efforts to crush Putin's war machine as Russia's economy shows signs of weakening, the Prime Minister will warn tomorrow [Monday 3 February].
• Rubio to Panama: China exerting 'unacceptable' control of canal VOA 02 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told top Panamanian leaders Sunday that China is exerting "unacceptable" influence and control of the Panama Canal, which, if not changed, could force the United States to "take measures necessary" to protect its access to the waterway.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Panamanian President Mulino US Dept. of State 02 Feb 2025
• Rubio in Panama amid Trump's threats to 'take back' canal Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has headed to Panama after the newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump threatened to "take back" the strategic Panama Canal by force.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a Meet and Greet with Employees and Families of U.S. Embassy Panama City US Dept. of State 02 Feb 2025

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• Israeli Security Forces Continue the Counterterrorism Operation in Northern Samaria Israel Defense Forces 02 Feb 2025
• Child killed, several civilians injured as Israeli jets target car in Gaza despite ceasefire IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have targeted a car in the Gaza Strip in violation of a recent ceasefire deal with Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of genocidal war in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Israel's abuse of Palestinian prisoners amounts to full-fledged war crime: Hamas Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- The Hamas resistance movement has decried physical and psychological torture and mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, saying such abusive practices constitute a full-fledged war crime.
• Resistance will persist in occupied West Bank: Hamas IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas says the ongoing wave of resistance in the occupied West Bank will not stop, and all the efforts by the occupying Israeli regime to impose its annexation and displacement plans will bring it nothing but defeat.
• Palestinian child, four others killed in separate Israeli strikes in West Bank IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- The Israeli military has killed at least five Palestinians, including a child, in separate drone attacks in the occupied West Bank where the regime has intensified raids since the Gaza war broke out in early October 2023.
• Israel blows up 20 homes in 'simultaneous explosions' in Jenin Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- Israeli military forces continue their deadly offensive in the West Bank, unleashing massive explosions in the Jenin refugee camp that have destroyed up to 20 homes in a single residential neighborhood.
• Israeli strikes kill six Palestinians, injure several in ongoing West Bank onslaught Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- At least six Palestinians have been killed, and several others injured, in separate Israeli air strikes and raids across the West Bank amid continuous assaults and deadly incursions by the Israeli military over the past few weeks.
• Several Israeli forces killed, injured as resistance stages determined retaliation Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- Palestinian resistance fighters have put up decisive struggle against invading Israeli forces in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, killing and injuring several of the troops.
• Lebanon govt. must ensure Israel implements ceasefire: Hezbollah chief Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- Hezbollah's Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem says the Lebanese government is responsible for ensuring that Israel complies with a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.
• Claims that hostages have been held in UNRWA premises are deeply disturbing and shocking UNRWA 02 Feb 2025
• Trump, Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza, along with Iran, Arab relations VOA 02 Feb 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will discuss his country's self-declared "victory over Hamas," countering Iranian aggression and expanding diplomatic relations with Arab countries as he meets this week with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
• PM Netanyahu Before taking off for an official visit in Washington, where he will meet with United States' President Donald Trump Israel - Prime Minister 02 Feb 2025
• Trump, Netanyahu set to announce progress on Saudi-Israeli normalization: Report Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- A potential normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia is moving forward, US President Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to announce after their meeting in Washington, DC.
• Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative Kaja Kallas on the entry into force of the UNRWA legislation European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Feb 2025 -- The European Union reiterates its concern at the far-reaching consequences of the Israeli legislation on UNRWA for its operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and in Gaza. The EU condemns any attempt to abrogate the 1967 agreement between Israel and UNRWA or to otherwise attempt to obstruct UNRWA's capacity to operate its mandate.

Other Conflicts

• New Syrian resistance group vows 'surprise' strikes against Israeli forces, Jolani's 'terrorist gangs' Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- A new resistance group has emerged in Syria, pledging to stage "surprise" strikes against the Israeli forces occupying the country as well as the "terrorist gangs" of the country's self-proclaimed "president" Abu Mohammed al-Jolani.
• HRH the Crown Prince Meets with Syrian President SPA 02 Feb 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received today Syrian Arab Republic President Ahmed al-Sharaa at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo UK FCDO 02 Feb 2025 -- G7 Foreign Ministers have issued the following statement strongly condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma.
• Urgent call to end war on civilians in Sudan - Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami UNOCHA 02 Feb 2025

News Reports

• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Prime Minister of Canada 02 Feb 2025 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.
• Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs Canada 02 Feb 2025 -- "Canada will not stand by as the United States imposes unjustified and unreasonable tariffs on Canadian goods. In response, we are moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of imported U.S. products. We will protect Canadian interests and support our workers and industries."
• Trump: Americans could face 'pain' with new tariffs on key trading partners VOA 02 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans may face economic "pain" because of new tariffs he is imposing on the country's three biggest trading partners —Canada, China and Mexico — but contended that it would be "worth the price" to bolster U.S. interests.
• Trump tariff met with mixed reactions from China VOA 02 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose 10% tariffs on Chinese goods has been met with mixed reactions from Beijing, with the Chinese government threatening to roll out countermeasures and some Chinese businesses expressing concerns about potential disruption to their exports to the U.S. market.
• Trump places tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China VOA 02 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that places 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China starting Tuesday, the White House said.
• Trump Announces New Tariffs On Canada, Mexico, China. What Happens Next? RFE/RL 02 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed punishing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China that set the stage for broader tensions with the United States' three largest trade partners.
• Canada, Mexico impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods after Trump's 25% levy Global Times 02 Feb 2025 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday that Canada will impose 25 percent tariffs on C$155 billion ($106.5 billion) worth of US goods in retaliation for the newly imposed US tariffs.
• U.S. imposes new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, Mexico; retaliatory measures expected IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- United States President Donald Trump has declared new tariffs on imports of goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, claiming that these measures are aimed at curbing the flow of illegal migrants and drugs into his country.
• Canada, Mexico impose retaliatory tariffs on US; China vows countermeasures Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- Canada, Mexico, and China have vowed retaliation in response to President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on the three nations, pushing the United States into a trade war with two neighboring countries and a superpower.
• Trump Hits Canada, Mexico With 25% Tariffs, China Faces 10% Sputnik 02 Feb 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, CNN reported.
• Gov't calls for heightened vigilance against suspected spies Philippine News Agency 02 Feb 2025 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said alleged foreign spies recently arrested by authorities have seemingly embedded themselves in society.
• Putin: Europe 'will stand at the master's heel' with Trump in power IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that his newly-inaugurated American counterpart Donald Trump will quickly restore order in Europe where elites will "stand at the master's heel" again.
• Putin: European Elites Will 'Stand at the Master's Heel' as Trump Takes Charge Sputnik 02 Feb 2025 -- US President Donald Trump with his character and persistence will quickly restore the order and the European elites will "stand at the master's heel" again, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on U.S. Tariffs on Imports from China PRC MofA 02 Feb 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's remarks on US tariffs on imports from China Global Times 02 Feb 2025
• China's Warning Shot: Trump's Trade War Could Backfire on US Sputnik 02 Feb 2025 -- China's response to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs will impact US consumers, manufacturers and importers warned Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Relations at the People's University of China.
• US imposes 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods Global Times 02 Feb 2025 -- US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to impose a 10-percent tariff on goods imported from China. The latest US trade protectionist measure has drawn widespread opposition both domestically and internationally.
• South Africa resumes request for relocation of Taiwan representative office CNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed on Sunday that the South African government has resumed its request for Taiwan to relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the country's capital.
• Opposition lawmaker calls for government clarification on DeepSeek ban CNA 02 Feb 2025 -- An opposition lawmaker has urged the government to clarify the scope of its ban on the AI chatbot developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek, while ruling DPP lawmakers have called for greater caution over the use of DeepSeek products.
• Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Conducting Joint Combat Readiness Patrols" ROC MND 02 Feb 2025
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Feb 2025
• North Korea responds to US 'hostility' in its first criticism of the Trump government Radio Free Asia 02 Feb 2025 -- North Korea condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a "rogue state" in its first direct criticism of the Trump administration, about a week after the U.S. president suggested he might try to revive contacts with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
• KCNA Commentary on U.S. Arms Support to Puppet ROK KCNA 02 Feb 2025 -- The U.S., the world's biggest war merchant, is getting more frantic in its arms sale to its vassal states than ever before.
• Moral Treasure of DPRK People KCNA 02 Feb 2025 -- The fighting spirit and traits of the preceding generations who worked miracles and innovations, overcoming the grim difficulties facing the revolution, are the moral treasure to be followed by all the people and glorified generation after generation.
• DPRK Premier Inspects Various Sectors of South Phyongan Province KCNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier of the DPRK Cabinet, inspected various sectors of South Phyongan Province.
• Iran unveils 3 new satellites to mark National Space Technology Day IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Iran has unveiled three new satellites during a ceremony held on Sunday to mark National Space Technology Day.
• Pezeshkian calls for 'strategic roadmap' for Iran's space industry IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has hailed achievements made in the country's space industry, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive roadmap to guide its further development.
• Minister lauds Iran's advance in satellite carrier field IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics of Iran, Aziz Nasirzadeh, has praised the country's accomplishments in the sphere of satellite carriers.
• Pressure-boosting to extend South Pars' lifespan by 20 years: Iranian contractor Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- Iran is seeking to extend the lifespan of South Pars, the world's largest gas field, by 20 years through a series of pressure-boosting projects planned for the field, according to a contractor working for the country's Oil Ministry.
• Iran's top security official warns of enemies' plots to disrupt ties with Azerbaijan Press TV 02 Feb 2025 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian warns of attempts by the enemies to disrupt the relations between Iran and Azerbaijan.
• Iran is the only country in the world to speak up to the U.S., call it by its true names: Leader IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is the only country in the world that speaks up to the United States and calls it by its true names.
• Serbian Protesters Mark Tragedy, Vow 24-Hour Blockade In Novi Sad RFE/RL 02 Feb 2025 -- Thousands of student protesters and others marked three months since the fatal November 1 collapse of a concrete roof at a rail station in Novi Sad, blocking three bridges in Serbia's second-largest city as pressure mounted on President Aleksandar Vucic's government.
• PM meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 2 February 2025 Gov.UK 02 Feb 2025
• 'Brutal Crackdown' Continues In Georgia As Anti-Government Protesters Rally In Tbilisi RFE/RL 02 Feb 2025 -- Georgian authorities arrested several opposition figures during anti-government protests on the streets of Tbilisi on February 2, prompting the European Union to again condemn what it termed the "brutal crackdown" on dissent.