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• Somali officials: US airstrike against Islamic State kills 16 militants VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- U.S. airstrikes killed 16 militants affiliated with the Islamic State terrorist group in northern Somalia, officials there said Monday.

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• US bombers fly over Mediterranean Sea as delivery of heavy bombs to Israel announced Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- A squadron of six US Air Force bombers has been flying over the Mediterranean Sea, shows latest data from a live global flight tracker.
• NATO Secretary General welcomes United States Special Envoy Keith Kellogg to the North Atlantic Council NATO 17 Feb 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed today (Monday 17 February 2025), Lt Gen (ret) Keith Kellogg, United States Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, to the North Atlantic Council, for a discussion with Allies on ending the war against Ukraine.
• NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Poland NATO 17 Feb 2025 -- Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska travelled to Bydgoszcz, Poland on Monday (17 February) to participate in the opening ceremony of the NATO Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC). Speaking in the ceremony, the Deputy Secretary General said that the Centre's work "will help the Alliance and Ukraine become stronger."
• Secretary General in Munich: Europe needs to step up NATO 17 Feb 2025 -- Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday and Saturday (14-15 February 2025). He stressed the need for a strong NATO, urging European Allies to increase their defence spending and take on more responsibility while calling for industry on both sides of the Atlantic to ramp up defence production.
• In the Trenches: Live-Fire Training on Steadfast Dart NATO SHAPE 17 Feb 2025 -- At Steadfast Dart, a critical NATO exercise focused on enhancing allied readiness, members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, alongside their NATO counterparts, engage in intensive live-fire and trench warfare training under challenging conditions.
• European leaders hold crisis security talks as US signals transatlantic reset VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- European leaders held a crisis security meeting Monday in Paris after a blizzard of diplomatic interventions by Washington in recent days that have raised doubts over the U.S. commitment to the transatlantic alliance, the bedrock of European security.
• European leaders gather for emergency summit on defense, Ukraine VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- European leaders called for beefing up their defense spending Monday after a Paris summit on Ukraine and the region's security — amid concerns about an aggressive Russia and declining support from Washington. The emergency meeting comes ahead of U.S.-Russian talks on ending the war in Ukraine — which it appears could leave out the Europeans.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Munich: Europe needs to get into the driver's seat Estonia MFA 17 Feb 2025 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, who is attending the Munich Security Conference from 14 to 16 February, said that we must realise that the relations between Europe and the United States of America would be different compared to what they have been so far, and to manage this new reality, we need a confident and strong Europe, because this will preserve a strong transatlantic relationship.
• Munich Security Conference concludes amid strained transatlantic relations People's Daily 17 Feb 2025 -- The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) concluded here on Sunday amid strained transatlantic relations.
• Munich Security Conference chairman weeps over deepening division in NATO Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- The chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) has become emotional, shedding tears over US Vice President JD Vance's divisive speech revealing the deep friction among members of NATO.
• US Vice President Vance's remarks at MSC trigger shockwaves in Europe Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- Shortly after US Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday local time, in which he criticized Europe on issues such as democracy and immigration, some European leaders reacted sharply, reflecting the current tensions in transatlantic relations, according to media reports.
• Komodo 2025 multilateral naval exercise kicks off in Indonesia Russia MoD 17 Feb 2025 -- The corvettes Rezky and Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov took part in the opening ceremony of the Komodo 2025 international naval exercise in the city of Denpasar on the Bali Island, the Republic of Indonesia.
• NATO - Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre opens! Poland - Ministry of National Defence 17 Feb 2025 -- Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) has opened. It is the first endeavour of this kind, the first institution like that, tangible proof of the relations between NATO and Ukraine.
• How Will Europe Respond To Being Excluded From Ukraine Talks? RFE/RL 17 Feb 2025 -- European leaders will meet on February 17 for an emergency summit to discuss Russia's three-year war on Ukraine.
• European leaders discuss being left out from US-Russian talks on Ukraine VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron hosted European leaders Monday for talks focused on the U.S. push to start Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, seemingly set to proceed without the involvement of European officials.
• Europe holds summit on Ukraine amid concerns of being potentially sidelined by US Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- European leaders are gathering on Monday for an emergency summit to discuss the Ukraine crisis, amid a deepening breach with Washington and growing concerns that the Trump administration could leave Brussels out of any talks on ending Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer's article in the Telegraph: 17 February 2025 Gov.UK 17 Feb 2025 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer's article in the Telegraph on Ukraine.
• Starmer Would 'Consider' U.K. Troops In Ukraine If Peace Agreed, But Wants 'U.S. Backstop' RFE/RL 17 Feb 2025 -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is prepared to consider deploying British forces in Ukraine to help enforce any peace agreement, but only under certain conditions.
• Starmer says UK 'ready' to send troops to Ukraine amid shock over US policy shift on war Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- For the first time since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is "ready and willing" to deploy troops to the Eastern European country to help guarantee its security.
• Ukraine's voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
• War in Ukraine - The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 17 Feb 2025 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
• Ukraine Won't 'Recognize' U.S.-Russia Talks In Saudi Arabia, Zelenskyy Says RFE/RL 17 Feb 2025 -- Ukraine will not participate in the upcoming talks between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters in Abu Dhabi, where he is visiting as part of a Middle East tour, which also includes Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
• 2025 Australia-China Defence Strategic Dialogue Australia DOD 17 Feb 2025 -- The 23rd Australia-China Defence Strategic Dialogue was held today in Beijing, China.
• Operation Okra proves worth of combined-arms training Australia DOD 17 Feb 2025 -- A decade ago, Daesh seized large territories across north-western Iraq and eastern Syria, taking advantage of the Syrian civil war and an overwhelmed, collapsing Iraqi Security Force.
• IRGC receives new homegrown tactical vehicles IRNA 17 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has received two types of homegrown tactical vehicles named Khatam 270 and Khatam 450.
• US delivers heavy bombs to Israel as Trump lifts ban on transfer Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- The United States has delivered a shipment of 1,800 heavy MK-84 bombs to the Israeli regime, ending an almost nine-month freeze by the previous American administration on the transfer.
• TCG GEDİZ Pays a Port Visit to Djibouti Within Somalia Naval Task Group Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 17 Feb 2025
• Activities Within STEADFAST DART-2025 Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 17 Feb 2025
• Italy deploys the SAMP/T long-range ground-based air defence system as practical implementation of the Rotational NATO Air Defence Model Lithuania MND 17 Feb 2025 -- On February 10-20 Lithuania hosts a bilateral Lithuanian and Italian Air Defence Battalions' exercise involving Italy's SAMP/T long-range ground-based air defence system deployed in Lithuania for that purpose which trains capability redeployment and integration, unified command and control, execution of air operations. The bilateral exercise puts into practice a part of the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence Model in the Baltic states.
• Army's 2025 arms exercise expands to Visayas, Mindanao Philippine News Agency 17 Feb 2025 -- Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido on Monday said this year's iteration of the so-called "Combined Arms Exercise" (CATEX) "Katihan" will expand to Camp Kibaritan in Bukidnon and Camp Gen. Mariano Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz.
• PH Army soon to acquire short-range air defense missiles Philippine News Agency 17 Feb 2025 -- Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido on Monday said they already have the "appropriations" to acquire short-range air defense missile systems.
• PH Navy's Ramon Alcaraz joins 'Komodo' int'l fleet review Philippine News Agency 17 Feb 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday said its offshore patrol vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), took part in the International Fleet Review (IFR), which was among the events of Indonesia's 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise "Komodo" (MNEK).
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman US Dept. of State 17 Feb 2025
• Foreign Minister, U.S. Secretary of State Discuss Regional and International Developments SPA 17 Feb 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio today.

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• 17 February 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 17 Feb 2025

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• Netanyahu says 'committed' to Trump's vicious Gaza scheme Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Benjamin Netanyahu says he is "committed" to US President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to take over the Gaza Strip and displace its Palestinian residents.
• After 500 Days of Combat: The 162nd Division has Transferred Command to the 252nd Division in the Security Zone in the Northern Gaza Strip Israel Defense Forces 17 Feb 2025
• Underground Terrorist Infrastructure of Hezbollah's "Radwan Force" Unit was Dismantled Israel Defense Forces 17 Feb 2025
• Israel advances plan to build some 1,000 settler units in West Bank Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Israeli authorities have issued a tender to build hundreds of new settler units in the West Bank, irrespective of the international outcry against the Tel Aviv regime's land grab policies in the occupied Palestinian territories.
• Hamas confirms senior military commander assassinated in Lebanon Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- The military wing of Hamas has confirmed that one of its senior commanders has been assassinated in an Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon.
• Lebanon's Aoun 'afraid' Israeli forces won't withdraw by Tuesday deadline Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has expressed concern that the Israeli forces occupying southern Lebanon may not fully withdraw by the February 18 deadline.
• Israeli airstrike kills civilian in south Lebanon in fresh violation of ceasefire Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- An Israeli airstrike on a car in Sidon, a coastal city in southern Lebanon, killed one civilian and injured three others.
• Humanitarians underscore need for urgent and sustained support in Gaza UN News 17 Feb 2025 -- As the UN and partners continue to deliver life-saving assistance across the Gaza Strip, the scale of needs remains overwhelming, requiring urgent and sustained support, UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Monday.
• Statement by Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, at the Fourth Meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution UNRWA 17 Feb 2025
• Rubio in Saudi Arabia for talks on fate of Gaza VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Saudi Arabia on Monday to discuss the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the fate of the Gaza Strip if the war is ended.
• During Israel Visit, Rubio Says Hamas 'Must Be Eradicated' In Gaza RFE/RL 17 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed full support for Israel's war aims in the Gaza Strip and said Hamas -- deemed a terrorist organization by the United States and European Union -- "must be eradicated."
• Netanyahu, Rubio discuss U.S.-Israel coordination on Gaza, Iran People's Daily 17 Feb 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, said on Sunday Israel and the United States are working "in full cooperation" on issues concerning the Gaza Strip.
• Iran's FM: Yemen critical element in Palestinian victory over Israel Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Yemen's support for Palestine was critical in the victory of the Palestinian people and resistance against Israel and imposing a ceasefire on the regime.
• Hamas praises African leaders' 'courageous' stance against Gaza onslaught Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Hamas resistance movement has praised the "principled and courageous" position of African leaders concerning the Israeli onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, and their vehement opposition to the atrocious campaign against the Palestinians there.

Other Conflicts

• China warns Philippines of 'red line' in the South China Sea Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2025 -- Maritime tensions between China and the Philippines were in the spotlight at the Munich Security Conference, with former Chinese vice foreign minister Fu Ying calling the occupation of disputed features in the South China Sea "a red line."
• PH, China argue over South China Sea row in global security conference Philippine News Agency 17 Feb 2025 -- Philippine and Chinese officials argued over their claims in the South China Sea during a roundtable discussion at the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany on Sunday.
• PH, Japan reiterate commitment to 'freedom of navigation' Philippine News Agency 17 Feb 2025 -- The Philippine and Japan's National Security Advisers (NSA) on Monday reiterated their commitment to "freedom of navigation and international law in the South China Sea and East China Sea".
• Expert debunks Philippines' hypocrisy on compliance with signed agreements at MSC Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- At the 61st Munich Security Conference on Saturday afternoon, a panel discussion themed "Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific" attracted numerous experts from think tanks, as well as diplomatic and military officials from various countries. Chinese representatives and scholars attending this panel articulated their position on the South China Sea issue during the event.
• World Bank: Afghanistan's economic recovery precarious VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- The World Bank reported Monday that the economic recovery in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan remains precarious, beset by persistent challenges, including policy uncertainty, financial isolation, reduced foreign aid and fragile trade relations with neighboring Pakistan.
• Myanmar junta frees nearly 1,000 Rohingya from prison, group says Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2025 -- Myanmar's military government has released from prison nearly 1,000 members of the mostly Muslim Rohingya minority, a human rights group said on Monday, a rare gesture of goodwill towards the persecuted community.
• UN launches $6 billion Sudan appeal, as famine takes hold UN News 17 Feb 2025 -- More than one in two people in war-torn Sudan have too little to eat, famine "is taking hold" and sexual violence is rife, the UN's top aid official said on Monday, as the global body launched an appeal for $6 billion to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the devastated country and beyond.
• Security Council Renews Sudan Sanctions Panel for One Year, Adopting Resolution 2772 (2025) by 13 Votes in Favour, 2 Abstentions UN Security Council 17 Feb 2025 -- The Security Council today extended until 12 March 2026 the mandate of the Panel of Experts tasked with assisting its Sanctions Committee concerning Sudan, requesting a final report on the Panel's findings and recommendations by 13 January 2026.
• UN urges global action to protect and support civilians devastated by Sudan's war UNHCR 17 Feb 2025 -- Nearly two years of conflict have fueled a catastrophic protection crisis and displaced a staggering 12 million people in Sudan and across borders.
• Iran urges establishment of stability, sovereignty in Sudan: Qalibaf Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the Islamic Republic puts a premium on the need to establish stability and sovereignty in Sudan.
• The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Feb 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution renewing the mandate of the 1591 Committee Panel of Experts.
• DR Congo crisis: WFP condemns looting in Bukavu after M23 rebels take key city UN News 17 Feb 2025 -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned the looting of thousands of tonnes of relief supplies in the city of Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels swept in at the weekend, reportedly meeting little resistance.
• Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates UNICEF 17 Feb 2025 -- As levels of violence and displacement in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) surge, UNICEF is calling for emergency measures to save the school year for hundreds of thousands of children.

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• Meeting with Kamchatka Territory Governor Vladimir Solodov President of Russia 17 Feb 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Kamchatka Territory Governor Vladimir Solodov. The head of the region briefed the President about his performance in the past five years.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Serbia Marko Djuric, Moscow, February 17, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Feb 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on January 17, 2025 PRC MofA 17 Feb 2025
• China reaffirms commitment to multipolarity People's Daily 17 Feb 2025 -- As Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the annual Munich Security Conference in Germany and engaged in a series of meetings on the sidelines, observers said that Beijing has underlined the consistency of its policies and its commitment to offering certainty in areas such as China-US ties and building a multipolar world.
• China remains constructive force in changing world People's Daily 17 Feb 2025 -- The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) concluded here on Sunday. In interviews with Xinhua, Chinese experts attending the MSC said the event addressed numerous emerging global uncertainties, while China reaffirmed its commitment to being a constructive force in a changing world.
• China aims to improve ties with EU amid transatlantic tension VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- China has launched a new round of diplomatic outreach to European countries amid rising tension between the United States and its European allies.
• Chinese FM responds on how new uncertainties in EU-US transatlantic relations affect China Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- When asked how the emergence of new uncertainties in the transatlantic relationship between the European Union (EU) and the US affects China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that amid the rise of unilateralism and protectionism, and the interweaving of uncertainties and instabilities, the international community yearns for peace and stability more than ever before. It also expects a healthy and stable China-EU relationship more than ever before and hopes that China and the EU will become constructive forces in a changing world more than ever before.
• Chinese FM responds to Trump's claim about BRICS' prospect, his 100% tariff threat on bloc Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized on Monday that the BRICS is an important platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, which focuses on achieving common development and universal prosperity, and there are winners in trade wars and tariff wars as they only harm the common interests of people of all countries.
• China wants tunnel, basement rooms at planned London 'mega-embassy' Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2025 -- An architect working on China's controversial plans for a new 'mega-embassy' in London has revealed some of the details of the project, including a tunnel connecting two of the former Royal Mint buildings, basement rooms and accommodation for hundreds of staff.
• Hong Kong pollster to end public opinion research amid crackdown Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2025 -- For decades, Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute, or HKPORI, tracked public attitudes on sensitive political topics that revealed a public perception of disappearing press freedom and poor popularity scores for the city's leaders.
• Gov't thanks Japan for allowing nationals to choose 'Taiwan' in family registry CNA 17 Feb 2025 -- The Taiwan government on Monday thanked Japan for allowing Taiwanese nationals married to Japanese citizens to list their home country as "Taiwan" in the official family record database.
• China urges Japan to refrain from taking petty actions over Tokyo's reported change of nationality entry Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday urged Japan to be cautious in its words and actions regarding the Taiwan question and avoid taking petty actions, following reports that Japan's Ministry of Justice will allow "Taiwan" to be listed as a place of origin on its family registry whereas residents from Taiwan island are currently registered as Chinese residents.
• China lodges serious representations over US-Japan-South Korea's Taiwan-related claims at Munich meeting: FM Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China has always firmly opposed certain countries forming small cliques, interfering in China's internal affairs, attacking and smearing China, and inciting confrontation and division. "We have lodged serious representations with the relevant countries," Guo said.
• China condemns US for tweak to Taiwan reference; Washington calls it 'routine' update Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2025 -- China urged the United States on Monday to "correct its mistakes" after it removed wording on a State Department website stating that it did not support Taiwan independence. The U.S. brushed off the change as an update.
• FM, Taiwan Affairs Office respond to US dropping wording of 'not supporting Taiwan independence' Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- Responding to an inquiry on the US State Department's recent update of the fact sheet on its relations with Taiwan island by removing the previous statement that the US "does not support 'Taiwan independence'," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that US' move gravely backpedaled on its position on Taiwan-related issues.
• FM, Taiwan Affairs Office respond to US dropping wording of 'not supporting Taiwan independence' Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- When asked to comment on the US State Department's recent update of the fact sheet on US-Taiwan relations by removing the statement that the US "does not support 'Taiwan independence'," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that the move represents a serious regression in the US position on the Taiwan question and severely violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués.
• PLA monitors Canadian vessel's passage throughout Taiwan Straits, effectively handling situation: spokesperson Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- On Sunday, the Canadian frigate HMCS Ottawa sailed through the Taiwan Straits and attempted to generate public attention around the transit. The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army deployed naval and air assets to monitor and track the Canadian vessel's movements, ensuring a controlled and effective response, Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the PLA, said in a statement on Monday.
• The MND released a press statement "in response to the joint combat readiness alert patrols carried out recently by the PRC." ROC MND 17 Feb 2025
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Feb 2025
• Taiwanese army officer's failed defection to China ends in 13-year sentence Radio Free Asia 17 Feb 2025 -- A Taiwanese court jailed a former army officer for 13 years for attempting to recruit an active-duty military pilot to defect to China with a helicopter, the latest in a series of national security cases involving retired military and law enforcement personnel.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun on Day of Shining Star KCNA 17 Feb 2025 -- All the people across the DPRK significantly greeting the greatest auspicious February holiday of the nation with the pride and honor of ushering in a gigantic era of prosperity in which the whole country changes under the guidance of the great Workers' Party of Korea pay the highest tribute to Chairman Kim Jong Il , the sacred image of socialist Korea and great sage of the revolution.
• Five-Year Plan for Construction of Capital City Decided by Eighth Congress of WPK Enters its Final Stage Groundbreaking Ceremony for Building 10 000 Flats at Fourth Stage in Hwasong Area Takes Place with Splendor KCNA 17 Feb 2025 -- The construction of 50 000 flats in Pyongyang, decided by the Eighth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea to turn Pyongyang into a magnificent world-class city in which the people-first principle is thoroughly applied in the new era of the comprehensive development towards the supreme ideal of civilization and prosperity, has entered the final stage.
• FM repeats Iran's stance of refusing to negotiate under duress Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Iran's refusal to engage in negotiations with the United States under pressure, dismissing the notion that the country could be coerced into talks.
• Iran will attend Nasrallah's funeral ceremony at high level: Foreign Ministry Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the country will participate at a high level in the commemoration ceremony for the late Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
• Iran 'real victim' of terrorism; enemies main supporters of terrorists: Pezeshkian Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has decried the hypocrisy of the Islamic Republic's adversaries, who accuse Iran of "supporting terrorism" despite its struggle against the evil phenomenon.
• Tehran dismisses G7's allegations against Islamic Republic IRNA 17 Feb 2025 -- The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson has dismissed recent anti-Iran allegations from the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7), labeling them irresponsible and baseless.
• Iran: G7 accusations 'baseless, irresponsible' Press TV 17 Feb 2025 -- Iran has categorically rejected the latest accusations raised against Tehran by foreign ministers of the Group of Seven, describing them as "baseless and irresponsible."
• PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 17 February 2025 Gov.UK 17 Feb 2025
• Norway to sign agreements totalling NOK 1.9 billion per year to provide rapid, flexible and targeted humanitarian aid Government of Norway 17 Feb 2025 -- Norway is entering into six new strategic partnership agreements with the following Norwegian humanitarian organisations: Norwegian Refugee Council, NORCAP, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian Red Cross, Norwegian People's Aid and Save the Children Norway. The agreements cover a period of five years.
• Argentine judge investigates fraud case against President Milei over crypto promotion VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- A judge in Argentina was selected Monday to investigate allegations of fraud against President Javier Milei for his brief promotion of a cryptocurrency whose value collapsed within hours of its launch last week. Milei distanced himself from the scandal and said he acted in good faith.