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• AFRICOM, U.S. Embassy Libya Discuss Security Cooperation with Libyan Leaders AFRICOM 08 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, Deputy Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, Director of Intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, met with Libyan leaders, Feb. 4-6, to promote increased security cooperation between the United States and Libya.
• USEUCOM civil-military workshop fosters partnering to build capacity and resilience in Estonia EUCOM 08 Feb 2025 -- Workshop participants saw the impact of the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) program during visits to an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) center and a veteran amputee center providing prosthetic limbs to wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
• The President and the Chair of the NATO Military Committee Got Acquainted with the Production of Ukraine's Long-Range Weapons President of Ukraine 08 Feb 2025
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 642 crore contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for Indian Navy India PIB 08 Feb 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence, on February 08, 2025, signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited in New Delhi for procurement of 28 EON-51 systems for 11 New Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and three Cadet Training Ships for the Indian Navy at a total cost of Rs 642
• Iran Army takes delivery of 'cutting-edge' surveillance systems IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- The Iranian Army's Ground Force has received new cutting-edge surveillance systems to bolster its operational capabilities.
• Iranian Army's Ground Force receives modern surveillance systems Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force says the military unit has received modern information technologies to strengthen its operational capabilities at the country's borders.
• Iran, Pakistan to enhance naval cooperation through AMAN-25 exercise: Iranian Navy chief IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- The commander of the Iranian Navy has said that Iran and Pakistan are working to enhance their operational naval cooperation and are planning joint exercises in the future.
• Pakistani Navy chief hails Iran's presence in Aman-2025 drills IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Pakistan's Navy chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf says Iran's participation in the Aman-2025 naval exercises is important for achieving the drills' goals.
• U.S. approves sales of $7.4 billion worth of bombs, missiles to Israel IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- The U.S. State Department has given the green light for a large sale of weapons to Israel, including thousands of bombs and missiles, totaling about $7.4 billion.
• Trump Order Cuts Aid For South Africa Over Land Law, Genocide Case Against Israel RFE/RL 08 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order cutting hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, the White House said on February 7.
• About 80 countries condemn US sanctions on Intl. Criminal Court Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Scores of countries have denounced US President Donald Trump's imposition of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), expressing their "unwavering support" for the international tribunal.

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• The Government of Israel embraces the three returnees Israel - Prime Minister 08 Feb 2025
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 08 Feb 2025
• Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages as ceasefire deal holds VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages Saturday and Israel responded with the release of 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange of hostages for prisoners as part of the first phase of a fragile ceasefire deal.
• Hamas releases 3 Israeli prisoners in exchange for 183 Palestinians IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has released three Israeli prisoners in a fifth exchange with the occupying regime, which is set to free 183 Palestinians from its jails.
• Netanyahu's 'absolute victory' dream turns into 'shattered illusion': Hamas Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Hamas has celebrated the latest release of dozens of Palestinians from Israeli prisons and stated that the unfolding developments dispelled the false illusion of the regime's invincibility.
• Hamas releases three Israeli captives; Israel to free 183 Palestinian prisoners Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has released three Israeli captives as part of the fifth phase of the prisoner exchange deal under the ceasefire agreement with the occupying Tel Aviv regime that took effect on January 19.
• 'American madness:' Hezbollah blasts Trump's Gaza 'ownership' plan IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's "reckless" proposal to take "ownership" of the Gaza Strip and forcibly displace its native Palestinian population, saying Palestine will not submit to such "American madness."
• Lebanon leaders blast US meddling after envoy says Hezbollah is 'red line' Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Senior members of the Hezbollah resistance movement have lambasted comments by visiting US envoy Morgan Ortagus as "blatant interference" in Lebanon's affairs and a violation of diplomatic norms and international relations.
• Iran says U.S. sanctions on ICC aim to give Israel 'fullest' impunity for criminal acts IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the United States' decision to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) is aimed at granting Israel full impunity for its criminal acts in pursuit of its "colonial erasure" of Palestine.
• Iran condemns US-Israeli plan for forced displacement of Gazans Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the joint US-Israeli plan for the forced displacement of Gazans and ethnic cleansing in the besieged territory.
• Resistance front will definitely achieve final victory: Iran president Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic is certain that the resistance front will achieve an ultimate victory in the face of enemies.
• Ayatollah Khamenei receives senior Hamas delegation Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has told a visiting Hamas delegation that the Palestinian resistance defeated Israel and the US in their war on Gaza, and made a "great achievement" by securing a ceasefire.
• Iran's Supreme Leader Hosts Hamas Officials In Tehran As Israeli Hostages Released RFE/RL 08 Feb 2025 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with acting Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya and two other leaders of the U.S.- and EU-designated terrorist group in Tehran on February 8, Iranian state media reported.
• Pezeshkian: Islamic nations able to rebuild Gaza together IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for the formation of an international coalition participated by Islamic countries to help Palestinians in Gaza rebuild their territory devastated by Israel's war.
• OIC Condemns Irresponsible Israeli Statements Towards Saudi Arabia Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 08 Feb 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned in the strongest terms the unacceptable and irresponsible statements of the Israeli Prime Minister in which he called for "the establishment of a Palestinian state on Saudi lands," considering this an incitement against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and an infringement on its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity, in a flagrant violation of the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.
• Outrage as Netanyahu says Palestinians could establish own state in Saudi Arabia Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked yet another wave of outrage after suggesting that Saudi Arabia should provide land for the people of Palestine.
• Trump's Gaza displacement plan doomed to fail: Hezbollah Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Hezbollah has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's call for forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, denouncing it as an extension of racist, eliminationist, and fascist ideologies that threaten humanity's fundamental rights.

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• US, Japan oppose China's threatening, provocative' activities in SCS Philippine News Agency 08 Feb 2025 -- United States President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru have conveyed "serious opposition" to China's maritime claims as well as "threatening and provocative activities" in the South China Sea (SCS).
• Syria: Chemical weapons watchdog hits reset button in Damascus, following productive meetings UN News 08 Feb 2025 -- In a significant move towards eliminating Syria's chemical weapons programme, the head of the UN-backed international watchdog dedicated to ending the scourge has been visiting Damascus, together with a high-level delegation.
• White House order halts Myanmar refugee resettlement deal with Thailand VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- The head of a Thai parliamentary committee that oversees border affairs and refugee camp officials told VOA the suspension by the United States of refugee admissions has halted a resettlement deal the U.S. struck with Thailand last year to take in thousands of Myanmar families.
• The Humanitarian Coordinator strongly condemns the deadly attack on humanitarian workers in North Kivu UNOCHA 08 Feb 2025 -- The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, strongly condemns the brutal attack on humanitarian workers on 5 February 2025 in the village of Kabirangiriro, North Kivu, resulting in the death of three staff from the NGO HEKS/EPER.
• Authorities in Somalia warn against financing terrorism VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- Somalia's government Saturday sent stern warnings to businesses and individuals that pay extortion money to al-Shabab, saying the full force of the law would be brought against traders and individuals who pay the al-Qaida ally.
• Gyalo Thondup, Dalai Lama's older brother, dies aged 97 Radio Free Asia 08 Feb 2025 -- Gyalo Thondup, an elder brother of the Dalai Lama who played a crucial role in the history of modern Tibet, has died at his home in Kalimpong in northeast India aged 97.

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• Trump says he is ending Biden's security clearances, daily intelligence briefings People's Daily 08 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is ending former President Joe Biden's security clearances and stopping his daily intelligence briefings.
• US Justice Department disbands teams investigating corruption, election interference VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Justice will refocus much of its staff and resources on the "total elimination" of drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations in the United States while disbanding units dedicated to prosecuting white-collar crime and kleptocrats and tracking foreign efforts to influence U.S. elections.
• Trump administration sends third flight of detainees to Guantanamo VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- The top U.S. homeland security official got a firsthand look at the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, visiting the U.S. naval base in Cuba on Friday, posting video of what appears to be a third flight of "high-threat illegal aliens" to arrive at the facility.
• China opposes linking Canada's internal affairs with China-related factors: embassy on reports of campaigns targeting Canadian politician Global Times 08 Feb 2025 -- In response to media reports that Canadian agencies recently detected that an information campaign targeting Canadian Liberal Party leader candidate Ms. Chrystia Freeland took place on the Chinese social media app WeChat, a spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Friday that I am not aware of the so-called information campaign mentioned.
• Slovenian president criticizes U.S. sanctions against ICC People's Daily 08 Feb 2025 -- Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar said on Friday that U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) undermine the foundations of international criminal law.
• Baltic States Cut Ties With Russia's Power Grid Ahead Of EU Switch RFE/RL 08 Feb 2025 -- The three Baltic states disconnected their electricity systems from Russia's power grid on February 8, the region's operators said.
• Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the synchronisation of the power grid of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with continental Europe Estonia MFA 08 Feb 2025 -- Today 8 February, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania carried out a planned desynchronisation from Russia's power grid and entered island mode.
• Speech by President von der Leyen at the Synchronisation Baltic Connectors opening event European Commission 08 Feb 2025
• Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference at the Synchronisation Baltic Connectors opening event European Commission 08 Feb 2025
• Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks European Commission 08 Feb 2025 -- As of today, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. They successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own energy systems under common and transparent European rules.
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question on opening a criminal case over an attack against Russian journalists Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Feb 2025
• China lodges solemn representations to Panama over withdrawal from BRI cooperation with China People's Daily 08 Feb 2025 -- Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan on Friday summoned Miguel Humberto Lecaro Barcenas, Panama's ambassador to China, to lodge solemn representations over Panama's decision to not renew the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation with China on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• China Slams US for Pressuring Panama to Drop Belt and Road Initiative Sputnik 08 Feb 2025 -- China firmly opposes US attempts to undermine its relations with Panama through pressure and threats, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan said at a meeting with Panamanian Ambassador to China Miguel Lecaro.
• Thailand leader seeks more cooperation with China VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- Thailand's prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, vowed to deepen cooperation with China to tackle the cyber scam centers that have troubled both countries, and she signed more than a dozen agreements to elevate bilateral economic ties between the two nations at the conclusion of her visit to China on Saturday.
• Uyghurs mark 28 years since Ghulja violence, condemn ongoing repression VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- The first week of February is marked by grief for Zubayra Shamseden not only because she lost loved ones nearly three decades ago, she says, but because China's repressive policies toward Uyghurs continue.
• Thousands rally against China's 'mega-embassy' in London Radio Free Asia 08 Feb 2025 -- Waving flags and carrying placards, protesters representing Tibetan, Uyghur, Chinese and Hong Kong rights groups rallied on Saturday against China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in London, voicing fears that Beijing would use the building to harass and monitor dissidents living abroad.
• Taiwan continues to expand semiconductor presence in Central Europe CNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Taiwan continues to expand its semiconductor supply chain in Europe, forming strategic partnerships with Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
• Taiwan drone company receives Estonian delegation, eyes cooperation CNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC) on Friday received an Estonian delegation at its drone production line, with aspirations to deepen cooperation with the Baltic country, according to a Saturday news release.
• U.S., Japan reaffirm commitment to peace across Taiwan Strait CNA 08 Feb 2025 -- United States President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in a joint statement issued after their summit in Washington on Friday.
• Taipei protests China-Brunei statement on Taiwan CNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has denounced a joint statement issued by China and Brunei that asserts Taiwan as part of Chinese territory.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Feb 2025
• DPRK Premier Inspects Various Sectors of National Economy KCNA 08 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 the national economy.
• KCNA Commentary on Anti-DPRK Remarks of NATO and EU KCNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Shortly ago, NATO and the European Union let loose sophism without common sense ignoring the reality, make the world laugh at them.
• AEOI chief inaugurates nuclear technology project in Isfahan IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Iranian Vice-president Mohammad Eslami has launched the production line of Iridium hexafluoride (IrF6), a key material widely used for medical purposes, and in oil and gas industries.
• Iran says will continue talks with Europeans, never accepts 'dishonorable' negotiations Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Iran's government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says Tehran will continue its talks with European countries, but will not submit to any "dishonorable" negotiations.
• Iran will not submit to 'dishonorable' negotiations: Spokesperson IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- The Iranian government will not submit to negotiations it considers "dishonorable," according to spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani.
• Foreign minister thanks Leader, says remarks on negotiating with U.S. were 'instructive' IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister says remarks by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about negotiating with the United States were "instructive."
• Iran not to back down due to Western sanctions: Pezeshkian Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic will not back down due to the illegal Western-led sanctions and that the country maintains a great potential to stand atop other states in the West Asia region.
• Trump's threat to Canadian sovereignty serious: PM Trudeau IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that U.S. President Donald Trump has serious interest in absorbing Canada for its vital mineral resources.
• Trump is serious about annexation of Canada: PM Trudeau Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says US President Donald Trump is serious about annexing Canada, warning that the American president's fixation on absorbing Canada is "a real thing."
• Pakistan's Opposition Takes To Streets On Anniversary Of Disputed Elections RFE/RL 08 Feb 2025 -- Pakistani opposition parties, including the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, staged demonstrations on February 8 to mark the first anniversary of the country's general elections, which triggered widespread allegations of vote-rigging.
• Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister's telephone call with Foreign Minister of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of Iran, H.E Seyyed Abbas Araghchi today.
• Lebanon forms first government in over two years IRNA 08 Feb 2025 -- Lebanon's new prime minister, Nawaf Salam, has formed the country's first government in over two years.
• Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet Press TV 08 Feb 2025 -- Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has announced the formation of a new government headed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam after more than two years of an interim cabinet and amid an ongoing financial crisis.
• Statement by the High Representative Kaja Kallas on the formation of a new government in Lebanon European External Action Service (EEAS) 08 Feb 2025 -- I warmly congratulate Lebanon on the formation of a new government, and wish Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the entire government full success in delivering on the aspirations of the Lebanese people. I extend my congratulations in particular to Youssef Rajji for his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, and look forward to engaging with him.
• Baiba Braže in Washington, D.C.: together with the Baltic ministers we are enhancing cooperation with the U.S. in security, energy and new technologies Latvia MFA 08 Feb 2025
• Trudeau Among Mourners At Aga Khan Memorial Service In Lisbon RFE/RL 08 Feb 2025 -- Mourners including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gathered in Lisbon on February 8 to commemorate the Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the world's Shi'ite Ismaili Muslims, who died in the Portuguese capital at the age of 88 earlier this week.
• US declares interest in developing African mining sector VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is interested in developing the mining sector in Africa. On the first day of his second term, Trump signed an executive order focusing on minerals, mineral extraction, and mineral processing.
• Economists raise concern over sustainability of Indonesian meal program VOA 08 Feb 2025 -- Economists are raising concerns about the viability of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's program launched this year to combat child nutrition.