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• PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
• Award ceremony honouring Heroes of Russia President of Russia 23 Feb 2025 -- A ceremony for presenting state decorations to officers of the Defence Ministry and the Russian National Guard was held in the Kremlin.
• Greetings on Defender of the Fatherland Day President of Russia 23 Feb 2025
• Russian Defence Minister congratulates servicemen and veterans on Defender of Fatherland Day Russia MoD 23 Feb 2025
• In the Matter of Security Guarantees, There Can Be No Compromises Regarding Ukraine's Independence and Territorial Integrity - Andriy Yermak President of Ukraine 23 Feb 2025
• China's Defense Ministry rejects Australia's 'lack of transparency' accusation on Chinese warships' live-fire drills Global Times 23 Feb 2025 -- In response to Australia's accusation of China's lack of transparency and the Australian air traffic control agency's notices for some airlines to adjust their flight plans amid the recent activities of three Chinese warships and live-fire drills in waters near Australia, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian stated in a statement on Sunday that the relevant remarks from the Australian side are completely inconsistent with the facts.
• Countries should adapt to PLA's distant voyages: expert on China's live-fire drills near Australia, NZ Global Times 23 Feb 2025 -- The Chinese Defense Ministry on Sunday rejected Australia's accusation about the recent activities and drills of three Chinese warships, calling Australia's remarks completely inconsistent with the facts while stressing that China's actions are in full compliance with international law and practices and will not affect aviation safety.
• Taiwan to review handling of religious objections to reserve duty CNA 23 Feb 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Sunday pledged to study the recommendations of a human rights commission following the prosecution of a man who refused to show up for reserve duty after becoming a Jehovah's Witness.
• GENERAL UPENDRA DWIVEDI, CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF EMBARKS ON A OFFICIAL VISIT TO FRANCE India PIB 23 Feb 2025 -- General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), departed on an official visit to France from 24th to 27th February 2025, as part of efforts to bolster India-France defence cooperation
• Operation NANOOK 2025: Strengthening Arctic Defence and Sovereignty Canada 23 Feb 2025 -- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be conducting defence and sovereignty related operations in the Arctic from February 23 to March 9, 2025, in the vicinity of Inuvik and Mackenzie River Delta, Northwest Territories, under Operation (Op) NANOOK-NUNALIVUT.

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• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 23 Feb 2025
• Israel's high court grants Netanyahu 90 days to start Oct.7 inquiry Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Israel's high court has agreed to postpone a formal investigation into the failures of Benjamin Netanyahu's regime in the lead-up to and during Hamas's unprecedented operation against the occupied territories in October 2023.
• Israel strikes south Lebanon on Nasrallah's funeral day, heightening tensions Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have carried out aerial aggression on a number of towns in Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement and hours before a mass funeral of martyred Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in the capital Beirut.
• Israeli military prepares for 'extended' West Bank stay amid massive displacement of Palestinians Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- The Israeli minister of military affairs has ordered troops to stay in the occupied West Bank refugee camps for the next year as the regime steps up raids across the occupied Palestinian territories.
• Iran urges speeding up of legal processing of Israel's genocide, war crime cases Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Iran has condemned the Israeli regime's ongoing occupation and crimes across the Palestinian territories, calling on the international community to accelerate legal and criminal proceedings against Israeli officials at international courts for genocide and war crimes.
• Statement on the situation in Palestine Government of Norway 23 Feb 2025
• Spain, Norway condemn Trump's scheme to expel Palestinians from Gaza Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Spain and Norway have rejected the scheme to displace the Palestinians from the Gaza Strip proposed by US President Donald Trump.
• Chinese FM reaffirms two-state solution as key to lasting peace in Gaza Global Times 23 Feb 2025 -- A lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved through the two-state solution, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday while returning from the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Iran condemns Israel's violation of Lebanon's sovereignty Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's terrorism against civilians after its warplanes flew over an area where the funeral of former Hezbollah chiefs was being held.
• Iran condemns Israel's 'act of terrorism' during funeral of Hezbollah leaders IRNA 23 Feb 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma'eel Baqayi calls on the United Nations Security Council to condemn Israel for flying fighter jets over Beirut during the funeral ceremony.
• Hezbollah chief vows to continue Nasrallah's path of resistance IRNA 23 Feb 2025 -- Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem vows to continue on the path of the resistance movement's late leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, "even if we are all killed."
• Lebanon bidding farewell to Nasrallah and Safieddine in historic funeral, top Iranian officials in attendance IRNA 23 Feb 2025 -- In a historic procession in Beirut, mourners carried the coffins of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's long-serving leader, and his appointed successor, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, as hundreds of thousands from across the region gathered in the Lebanese capital to pay their final respects.
• 'We stay true to our pledge:' President issues message ahead of Nasrallah's and Safieddine's funeral IRNA 23 Feb 2025 -- Hours before the official funeral begins for two leaders of the Lebanese resistance movement, President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a message in their remembrance.
• Hezbollah leaders' historic funeral showed resistance strength: Islamic Jihad Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement says the Hezbollah leaders' massive funeral demonstrates the resistance's strength and deepens the Israeli enemy's existential crisis.
• Nasrallah decisive figure in regional equations with global dimensions: Iran's IRGC chief Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the martyred Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah had attained a "determining" personality in regional equations with global dimensions.
• Nasrallah, Safieddine symbols of 'graceful resistance': Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has described martyred Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his deputy and appointed successor Sayyed Hashem Safieddine as symbols of resistance.
• On day of great farewell, resistance more determined to continue Nasrsallah's path: Hamas Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Hamas says Israel's "cowardly assassination" of Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah five months ago has only strengthened the resistance's determination to continue his path in Palestine, Lebanon, and beyond.
• Lebanese president, top Iranian officials meet amid funeral of Hezbollah leaders Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and a high-ranking Iranian delegation have discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly in Palestine and Lebanon.
• Hezbollah to continue on Nasrallah's path: Sheikh Qassem Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has hailed martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's contributions to the Palestinian cause, pledging that the group will remain steadfast and continue on his path.
• Iran reaffirms support for Lebanon, resistance amid Hezbollah leaders' historic funeral Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Iranian officials, who are in Beirut to pay tribute to martyred Hezbollah leaders Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, have reiterated Tehran's support for Lebanon and the resistance.

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• Netanyahu: Israel won't allow Hayat Tahrir al-Sham forces in southern Syria Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his regime will not tolerate the presence of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) nor any other forces affiliated with the Arab country's new rulers in southern Syria.

News Reports

• Britain To Unveil Large Package Of Sanctions On Russia RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- London will unveil a significant package of sanctions against Russia on February 24, the anniversary of the start of Moscow's full-scale war with Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on February 23.
• Three Years In: How Moscow's War In Ukraine Has Reshaped Life In Russia RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- For Dmitry, a father of two in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine has been a nuisance in his life more than anything else.
• US investment policy seriously affects economic, trade cooperation between Chinese, US enterprises: ministry Global Times 23 Feb 2025 -- The US move to release the "America First Investment Policy" memorandum seriously affects normal economic and trade cooperation between Chinese and US enterprises, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said Saturday.
• China successfully launches new satellite Global Times 23 Feb 2025 -- China sent a new satellite into space on Saturday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
• Lai urges DPP lawmakers to see Trump's policies as an opportunity CNA 23 Feb 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Sunday called on ruling party lawmakers to view potential policy shifts under U.S. President Donald Trump as an opportunity rather than a challenge.
• Report: In record year of internet shutdowns, Myanmar leads VOA 23 Feb 2025 -- In a record year for internet shutdowns, countries in the Asia-Pacific region imposed the most restrictions, according to a new report.
• German Election Results Match Poll Predictions, Handing Victory To CDU/CSU RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- The headlines indicate that the far-right AfD party had its best-ever result in the German parliamentary elections, finishing second with some 20 percent of the vote, nearly doubling the result they got four years ago.
• Exit Polls: Christian Democrats Win German Elections, AfD Doubles Vote RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- Exit polls show Germany's Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) have won federal elections with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubling its vote to finish a strong second - amid a massively increased turnout.
• PM call with President Macron of France: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
• PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
• Minister Radosław Sikorski on a visit to United States on 21-25 February Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Feb 2025 -- While in Washington, Minister Sikorski met with his counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett, and President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.
• Polish President Duda Meets With Trump, Discusses Ukraine, Security Cooperation RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- Polish President Andrzej Duda held a private discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump during which they addressed several key topics, including the ongoing war in Ukraine.
• Palace hits back at Duterte dictatorship claims Philippine News Agency 23 Feb 2025 -- A "hoax" and a "one-man fake news factory," Malacañang said Sunday of former president Rodrigo Duterte's accusation that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is "veering towards a dictatorship."