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• Base Redesignation US Army 03 Mar 2025 -- Secretary of Defense Hegseth directed the Army to change the name of Fort Moore to Fort Benning in honor of Cpl. Fred G. Benning, a Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) recipient, who heroically served in Machine-Gun Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France during World War I.
• Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Renames Fort Moore to Fort Benning DoD 03 Mar 2025 -- "Today Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Moore in Georgia to Fort Benning."
• Hegseth Restores Fort Moore to Fort Benning in Honor of WWI Soldier DoD News 03 Mar 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum today directing Fort Moore, Georgia, to be renamed Fort Benning.
• Pentagon Releases Guidance for Department of Defense Civilian Employees on Responding to the Office of Personnel Management's "What You Did Last Week" Email DoD 03 Mar 2025
• Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Busan, Republic of Korea US Navy 03 Mar 2025 -- USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) One, arrived in the Republic of Korea (ROK) for a scheduled port visit, March 2.
• ROK, USFK, CNFK Embark USS Carl Vinson, Exploring Operations and Capabilities US Navy 03 Mar 2025 -- The Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), flag ship for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, hosted Republic of Korea (ROK), U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Korea (CNFK) for a day-long embark to explore aircraft carrier operations and power projection capabilities, March 1.
• Air Force designates two Mission Design Series for collaborative combat aircraft US Air Force 03 Mar 2025 -- The U.S. Air Force announced the designation of two Mission Design Series within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program today: the YFQ-42A (General Atomics) and the YFQ-44A (Anduril).
• Saltzman outlines Space Force priorities, what's necessary to achieve them United States Space Force 03 Mar 2025 -- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman spelled out the Space Force's priorities and the path it must follow to ensure space superiority during a high-profile keynote address March 3.
• Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the 2025 Air and Space Forces Association's Warfare Symposium United States Space Force 03 Mar 2025 -- As delivered by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman on March 3, 2025 -
• Will The U.S. Leave NATO? Officials Push Back Against Rising Doubts RFE/RL 03 Mar 2025 -- We've been here before - declaring NATO dead or dying. Recently, U.S. Republican Senator Mike Lee posted on X, saying: "It's time to leave NATO and the UN." Elon Musk, the world's richest man and a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, responded simply: "I agree."
• Undersea Warriors: NATO Demonstrates Deep Collaboration in Anti-Submarine Warfare During Exercise Dynamic Manta 25 US Navy 03 Mar 2025 -- Six Allied submarines are planning to taking part in NATO's most advanced submarine warfare exercise off the coast of Italy between 28 February and 14 March 25. Exercise Dynamic Manta 25 brings surface ships, submarines, aircraft and thousands of personnel together in the Mediterranean Sea, where they will train, demonstrate and refine Allied capabilities in this particularly demanding type of warfare.
• NATO Secretary General attends London Security Summit NATO 03 Mar 2025 -- On Sunday (2 March 2025) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attended the Securing Our Future Summit in London, United Kingdom.
• NATO ships take part in largest NATO exercise of 2025 during first large-scale deployment of Allied Reaction Force (ARF) NATO Allied Maritime Command 03 Mar 2025 -- Two of NATO's naval task groups have taken part in NATO's largest exercise of 2025, Exercise Steadfast Dart, in the Aegean Sea. The exercise took place from 10 - 17 February 2025.
• Letter by President von der Leyen on defence to the European Council ahead of its meeting on Thursday, 6 March 2025 European Commission 03 Mar 2025 -- The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, sent a letter to the members of the European Council ahead of the meeting of Thursday, 6 March 2025, on the topic of defence.
• Press statement by President von der Leyen on the defence package European Commission 03 Mar 2025 -- "We are living in the most momentous and dangerous of times. I do not need to describe the grave nature of the threats that we face. Or the devastating consequences that we will have to endure if those threats would come to pass. (...) In the various meetings in the last few weeks - most recently two days ago in London - the answer from European capitals has been as resounding as it is clear. We are in an era of rearmament. And Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending. Both, to respond to the short-term urgency to act and to support Ukraine but also to address the long-term need to take on much more responsibility for our own European security."
• Russian Aerospace Forces successfully launch Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from Plesetsk cosmodrome Russia MoD 03 Mar 2025 -- On Monday, on 3 March 2025, at 01:22 (Moscow time) a Soyuz-2.1b medium-class carrier rocket with a spacecraft was successfully launched by the Russian Aerospace Forces from the Plesetsk State Cosmodrome of the Russian Defence Ministry.
• Pacific Fleet's ship detachment conduct artillery fire tasks in Indian Ocean Russia MoD 03 Mar 2025 -- A detachment of the Pacific Fleet's ships comprising the corvettes Rezky, Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and the medium sea tanker Pechenga conducted artillery fire drills in the eastern part of the Indian Ocean.
• We Need Peace - Real, Fair Peace - Not Endless War; and We Need Security Guarantees - Address by the President President of Ukraine 03 Mar 2025
• Trump places pause on US aid to Ukraine VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- President Donald Trump has placed a pause on aid to Ukraine, the White House announced late Monday.
• Trump Again Blasts Zelenskyy As Europe Seeks 'Massive Surge In Defense' RFE/RL 03 Mar 2025 -- The United States piled more pressure on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to fall into line with Washington's push for a deal to end fighting in Ukraine, while European leaders sought to carve out a stronger role after the Ukrainian president's disastrous visit to the White House late last week.
• UK PM announces new 1.6-bln-pound deal for Ukraine to buy missiles Global Times 03 Mar 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that Britain will allow Ukraine to use 1.6 billion pounds (2 billion U.S. dollars) of British export finance to purchase more than 5,000 air defense missiles.
• People's Liberation Army-Navy vessels operating near Australia Australia DOD 03 Mar 2025 -- People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Task Group 107, comprised of the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser Zunyi, and the Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu, is operating 305 nautical miles (approx. 550 kilometres) Southeast of Perth.
• Three Chinese Type 055 large destroyers train in different sea regions, demonstrate tactical flexibility: expert Global Times 03 Mar 2025 -- Three Type 055 destroyers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have been recently conducting separate training exercises in the Yellow Sea, South Pacific, and South China Sea. Experts called the Type 055 the world's best destroyer in terms of comprehensive capabilities, and multiple ships of this class offer the PLA Navy tactical flexibilities in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and interests.
• Ministry of National Defense Press Release Regarding "Legislator Propose Increasing Benefits for Military Personnel" ROC MND 03 Mar 2025
• HMNZS Canterbury to provide platform for NZ work in Sub-Antarctic islands New Zealand Defence Force 03 Mar 2025 -- The Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Canterbury is sailing for the Sub-Antarctic on a two-week deployment enabling government agencies to carry out essential work on New Zealand's far-flung islands.
• Canada-Brazil Defence Cooperation Agreement Enters into Force Canada 03 Mar 2025 -- On February 28, the Canada-Brazil Defence Cooperation Agreement went into force, following the official ratification by both Governments. This agreement enhances the strong defence ties between Canada and Brazil and solidifies continued cooperation to support regional peace and security.
• Minister Fisher announces contract award for the beginning of Phase 2 reconstruction of North Park Armoury Canada 03 Mar 2025 -- Today, the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence announced, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the recent award of a $60.6 million contract to Pomerleau of Bedford, N.S., for the first package of work in Phase 2 of the North Park Armoury rehabilitation and modernization project.
• Defence Secretary presents report of the Empowered Committee to Raksha Mantri for Capability Enhancement of IAF India PIB 03 Mar 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the lndian Air Force (IAF) to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on March 03, 2025
• INDIAN NAVY'S FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON REACHES PHUKET DEEP SEA PORT, THAILAND India PIB 03 Mar 2025 -- As part of the ongoing training deployment of the First Training Squadron (1TS) to South East Asia, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand on 01 Mar 25
• Iran Army conducts over 160 special operations during Zolfaqar 1403 maneuvers: Cmdr. Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- A senior Iranian Army commander says the force has successfully carried out more than 160 specialized exercises during the Army's recent Zolfaqar 1403 joint military maneuvers in the country's south.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz DoD 03 Mar 2025
• Military Flight Supports Partner Training, Projects Global Power AFRICOM 03 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. Strategic Command, conducted a unique training opportunity with Libyan military tactical air controllers to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions Feb. 26 in the vicinity of Sirte, Libya.
• Türkiye-Spain Bilateral Amphibious Operation Training Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 03 Mar 2025
• Mission Within Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-1 Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 03 Mar 2025
• The Distinguished Observer Day of the Dacia-25 Exercise Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 03 Mar 2025
• Baiba Braže in a meeting with the U.S. Air War College delegation: Latvia-U.S. military cooperation in the air, at sea and on the land is vital for Euro-Atlantic security Latvia MFA 03 Mar 2025 -- On 3 March 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, met with a delegation from the United States Air War College.
• PH, allies enhance defense capabilities in high-level meeting Philippine News Agency 03 Mar 2025 -- The Philippine Army's officials met with representatives from Australia, Japan and the United States over the weekend to discuss reinforcing collective defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Region.
• Trump's first address to Congress in five years will focus on key foreign, domestic policy issues VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump will address Congress Tuesday night, capping some of the most consequential first weeks of any U.S. presidency.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Czech Foreign Minister Lipavský US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2025

Defense Industry

• Contracts For March 3, 2025
• French company announces new US factory for night vision goggles component VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- A French company that makes a key component in night vision systems used by some NATO countries announced Monday it is building a new factory in the United States amid a push for NATO members to increase their defense spending.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News


• 3 March 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 03 Mar 2025

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Netanyahu rejects Hamas's proposal for permanent Gaza ceasefire IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas' proposal for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, threatening the Palestinian resistance movement with additional measures if it refuses to release the remaining Israeli prisoners.
• Hamas says Israel seeks to resume invasion of Gaza IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- A senior Hamas leader has said that the Israeli regime is violating the ceasefire agreement in a systematic way and is seeking to renew its invasion against the Gaza Strip.
• Hamas demands practical action by Arab countries to stop policy of starving Gazans IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem, while appreciating the positions of the Arab countries in condemning the policy of starving the people of Gaza, has demanded practical measures from the Arab world to prevent the continuation of this approach by the "Zionist regime".
• Hamas to Israel: No renegotiation, implement the ceasefire deal as signed IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has once again firmly rejected the idea of extending the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel instead of proceeding with the already agreed-upon phased deal.
• Hamas: Second phase of Gaza ceasefire 'sole way' to free Israeli captives Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- A senior Hamas official has censured Israel for seeking to resume aggression against Gaza and evade the ceasefire deal, saying the only way to secure the release of Israeli captives is to start phase two of the truce agreement.
• Israel's large-scale onslaught on Tulkarm, its refugee camps rages as more Palestinians uprooted in West Bank Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- The Israeli military is pressing ahead with its intensified acts of aggression and destruction across the occupied West Bank, causing several injuries and forcing numerous Palestinians out of their homes.
• Gaza's future remains elusive as ceasefire talks stagnate People's Daily 03 Mar 2025 -- As the first phase of the Gaza peace deal ended on Saturday and discussions on the second phase have yet to gain momentum, concerns are mounting that the hard-earned and fragile peace could be shattered again, impacting over 2 million people in the besieged coastal enclave.
• 'Greater Jerusalem project': Palestine warns of Israel's annexation plot in occupied West Bank Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has warned that the occupying Israeli regime is attempting to further advance its annexation plots in the West Bank, and expropriate vast swathes of land in the occupied territory.
• Secretary-General's message on the launch of the Berlin Initiative: for a Diplomatic Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict UN Secretary-General 03 Mar 2025
• With stoppage of humanitarian aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip, UNICEF warns of severe consequences for children and families in desperate need UNICEF 03 Mar 2025 -- UNICEF is warning that the stoppage of aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip will quickly lead to devastating consequences for children and families across Gaza who are struggling to survive.
• Food prices soar as Israel blocks aid into Gaza UN News 03 Mar 2025 -- Israel's move to prevent all aid from entering the Gaza Strip after Hamas reportedly refused to accept a plan to continue with phase one of the fragile ceasefire has had an immediate impact, including a 100-fold increase in the price of flour and vegetables.
• Humanitarians fearful for Gaza as Israel halts aid deliveries VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- The U.N. children's agency warned Monday that Israel's decision to stop allowing the entry of all humanitarian aid except water into the Gaza Strip will quickly lead to "devastating consequences for children and families" who are struggling to survive.
• 74 Homes and Barns Demolished and 1,047 New Settlement Units Built in the West Bank Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 03 Mar 2025 -- The Israeli occupation forces evacuated the residents of the Jenin, Tulkarm and Nour Shams camps in Tulkarm in their ongoing aggression on the northern areas, as part of a declared plan to fragment the West Bank in order to control it and annex parts of it.
• No: 43, 3 March 2025, Regarding Israel's Decision to Halt the Entry of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Mar 2025
• Turkey, Pakistan condemn Israel for blocking Gaza aid IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Turkey and Pakistan have joined an international chorus of criticism of an Israeli decision to stop the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, with both countries saying that the decision constitutes a "blatant violation of international law."
• Pakistan Condemns Israeli Action to Block Humanitarian Aid from Entering Gaza Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Mar 2025 -- The Government of Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms Israeli decision to block critical humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, during the Holy month of Ramadan.
• Arab states rebuke Israeli regime for halting aid to Gaza IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Several Arab governments in the West Asia region have categorically condemned the Israeli regime for blocking the entry of international humanitarian aid into the besieged territory.
• Arab countries condemn Israel's decision to block aid into Gaza amid humanitarian crisis Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- Arab states have strongly condemned Israel's decision to halt the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip as a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement and international law.
• Yemen warns Israel, US: We are watching Gaza; enemies 'lined up in the crosshairs' Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has issued a stern warning against further United States-backed Israeli military aggression against the Gaza Strip, pledging the Arab Peninsula country's readiness to escalate actions against US interests in the region.
• The Government of Spain calls for consolidation of ceasefire in Gaza Spain MFA 03 Mar 2025 -- The Government of Spain calls for the consolidation of the ceasefire in Gaza and progress towards a permanent ceasefire.
• Israel widely condemned for blocking aid to Gaza People's Daily 03 Mar 2025 -- Israel's decision to block humanitarian aid to Gaza since early Sunday has sparked fierce condemnation from Palestinian factions, regional countries, and international organizations.

Other Conflicts

• 'Naked struggle for power and resources' leaves civilians paying unbearable price: UN human rights chief UN News 03 Mar 2025 -- As 120 conflicts rage around the world from the DR Congo to Gaza and from Sudan to Ukraine, UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Monday urged the international community to step up to defend fundamental freedoms and the institutions founded to promote them - not least from "unelected tech oligarchs".
• Claim on Palawan as part of Chinese territory a propaganda -AFP spox Philippine News Agency 03 Mar 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday dismissed as "propaganda" Chinese social media reports claiming that Palawan province was once part of China.
• Female bomber's attack on military convoy in southwest Pakistan kills 1 VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- Police in Pakistan reported Monday that a female suicide bomber detonated herself near a military convoy in southwestern Balochistan province, killing at least one security personnel and injuring four others.
• Myanmar's military junta chief flies to Russia for meeting with Putin Radio Free Asia 03 Mar 2025 -- Myanmar's military junta chief arrived on Monday in Moscow, where he is expected to discuss security and economic cooperation -- including Russia's investment in a deep-sea port in southern Myanmar -- with President Vladimir Putin.
• UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar UK FCDO 03 Mar 2025 -- UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue on on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders.
• In Bangladesh, UNHCR's Grandi calls for sustained support and solutions for Rohingya refugees UNHCR 03 Mar 2025 -- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, underscored UNHCR's unwavering commitment to supporting 1 million Rohingya refugees hosted in Bangladesh as he completed a four-day visit to the country on Sunday.
• UNICEF reaches 364,000 children daily in Goma with clean water and sanitation after escalation in DR Congo conflict UNICEF 03 Mar 2025 -- UNICEF and its partners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are providing life-saving clean water supplies to 700,000 people a day - around 364,000 children - in the main eastern city of Goma after breaks in the water supply during fighting.
• DR Congo: Clean water 'a lifeline' for around 364,000 children a day in Goma UN News 03 Mar 2025 -- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and partners in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are providing lifesaving clean water supplies to 700,000 people a day - around 364,000 of them children - in the regional capital Goma after breaks in the water supply due to the uptick in fighting.
• Humanitarian Coordinator calls for respect of human rights and international humanitarian law in North and South Kivu provinces UNOCHA 03 Mar 2025 -- The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Bruno Lemarquis, expresses his deep concern about the increasing number of incidents of targeted violence against civilians, medical and educational infrastructures, and humanitarian personnel in the provinces of North and South Kivu.
• Statement by Ministers Joly, Hussen and Ng on Rwanda's involvement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo conflict Canada 03 Mar 2025 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development; and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today issued the following statement:
• DRC: M23 attacks on hospitals gravely concerning OHCHR 03 Mar 2025 -- Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani after patients abducted from hospitals in DRC
• Statement on attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur Government of Norway 03 Mar 2025
• Kremlin-Favored Candidate Declared Winner In Georgia's Breakaway Abkhazia Region RFE/RL 03 Mar 2025 -- Kremlin-favored candidate Badra Gunba won the presidential runoff in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region that legally is a part of Georgia, de facto election authorities said on March 2.
• Security Council Extends Al-Shabaab Sanctions Regime, Renews Panel of Experts in Resolution 2776 (2025) UN Security Council 03 Mar 2025 -- The Security Council today extended its authorization for Member States to intercept vessels transporting banned items to and from Somalia, including illegal arms imports and charcoal exports, until 13 December 2025, also renewing the mandate of the Panel of Experts assisting the Al-Shabaab sanctions regime until 13 January 2026.
• This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions to further degrade Al-Shabaab: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 03 Mar 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 2776 on Al-Shabaab Sanctions.

News Reports

• Statement by the Prime Minister on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada Prime Minister of Canada 03 Mar 2025 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on unjustified U.S. tariffs against Canada:
• Trump to impose new 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- President Donald Trump said Monday he is imposing new 25% tariffs at midnight on exports from America's two biggest trading partners, Mexico and Canada, ignoring evidence that the neighboring countries curtailed illegal migration and the flow of illicit drugs into the U.S. as he had demanded.
• IAEA Board Briefed on Ukraine, Iran, Gender Parity, AI and More IAEA 03 Mar 2025 -- The IAEA Director General reminded the Agency's Board of Governors today of the precarious nuclear safety situation in Ukraine, and discussed his trip to Fukushima, developments with Iran, reaching gender parity at the IAEA and more.
• 'Dangerous nuclear rhetoric and threats' trigger stark wake-up call: UN chief UN News 03 Mar 2025 -- Dramatically evolving geopolitical tensions amid "dangerous nuclear rhetoric and threats" are a stark wake-up call for States to take action to support the legally binding atomic weapon ban treaty, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday.
• Nuclear energy watchdog chief raises 'serious' safety concerns over sites in Ukraine and Iran UN News 03 Mar 2025 -- In his latest address to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Monday, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi warned of the escalating nuclear safety risks in Ukraine as the conflict grinds on.
• Meeting with Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov President of Russia 03 Mar 2025 -- Vladimir Putin received Head of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Kremlin. Rustam Minnikhanov informed the President about the region's economic development.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna: The right place for Nord Stream 2 is at the bottom of the sea Estonia MFA 03 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said reports of the relaunching of Nord Stream 2 are a step in the wrong direction for European energy security.
• China hosts political meetings as US tariffs loom VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- China kicks off its biggest political meetings of the year this week as additional tariffs from the United States loom and the leadership in Beijing looks to address what Chinese President Xi Jinping has called "complex and multifaceted" economic challenges.
• Xi warns of economic 'difficulties' ahead of National People's Congress Radio Free Asia 03 Mar 2025 -- Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has warned of "many difficulties and challenges" for China's economy ahead of the annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing this week.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on March 3, 2025 PRC MofA 03 Mar 2025
• FURTHER AMENDMENT TO DUTIES ADDRESSING THE SYNTHETIC OPIOID SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The White House 03 Mar 2025
• Repatriation of 40 detained Uygurs from Thailand to China carried out in accordance with law: FM spokesperson Global Times 03 Mar 2025 -- When asked about media reports regarding the repatriation of 40 Uygurs from Thailand to China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the repatriation was carried out in accordance with the laws of China and Thailand and international law and practice, the legitimate rights of these people have been fully safeguarded, and that the authorities on the Chinese side have released relevant information.
• Chinese fishermen advance in Argentine waters: group Radio Free Asia 03 Mar 2025 -- China's fishing fleet - the world's biggest - is taking ever larger volumes of Argentina's resources in a state-sponsored campaign of both legal and illegal fishing as stocks become depleted in waters closer to home, an Argentinian environmental group said.
• China's top political advisory body concludes standing committee session People's Daily 03 Mar 2025 -- The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's national political advisory body, closed the tenth session of its standing committee on Sunday in Beijing.
• Explainer: What to know about China's "two sessions" People's Daily 03 Mar 2025 -- It is early March, which in China typically signals the start of the annual "two sessions" political season.
• China studies countermeasures against US' threatened extra 10% tariff; US agricultural, food goods likely to be listed: source Global Times 03 Mar 2025 -- China is studying and formulating relevant countermeasures in response to the US' threat of imposing an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese products under the pretext of fentanyl, the Global Times learned from a reliable source.
• Growing space cooperation between Pakistan, China presents risks and opportunities, experts say VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- China is ramping up cooperation with Pakistan in space exploration, but experts say Islamabad must develop its own strengths if it aims to benefit from Beijing.
• Taiwan's top diplomat says Haiti, Vatican ties need extra attention CNA 03 Mar 2025 -- While Taiwan's diplomatic relations with all its 12 official allies are relatively stable, "extra attention" needs to be paid to Haiti and the Vatican, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) has said.
• Taiwan sees more opportunities than threats in Trump's China policy: FM CNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said the confrontational policy of the second Donald Trump presidency toward China is more of an opportunity for Taiwan than a threat.
• Chinese FM slams Rubio's China-related remarks, lodges solemn representations Global Times 03 Mar 2025 -- In response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's accusations against China regarding the island of Taiwan, economic and trade, COVID-19, and Indo-Pacific affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that Rubio's related remarks are filled with Cold War mentality and are meant to spread lies and fallacies. China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes it, and China has lodged solemn representations with the US.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Mar 2025
• North Korea vows to 'step-up' action against US as aircraft carrier arrives in South Radio Free Asia 03 Mar 2025 -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned on Tuesday of a "stepped-up action" against the U.S. as one of its aircraft carriers arrived in South Korea, saying the "hostile" U.S. policy justified the bolstering of the North's nuclear forces.
• INTERVIEW: 'North Korea could have 300 nuclear warheads within 10 years' Radio Free Asia 03 Mar 2025 -- Ankit Panda, an expert on North Korea's nuclear program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, was interviewed by Radio Free Asia regarding Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and how its capabilities might be improved through North Korea's support of Russia in its war with Ukraine.
• Iran summons Ankara's ambassador following incorrect remarks by Turkish FM Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- Iran has advised Turkish officials to avoid making incorrect remarks and offering unreal analyses, which can lead to tensions in the two countries' relations.
• Iran deputy interior minister urges enhanced anti-drug campaign with Afghanistan Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- Iran's Deputy Interior Minister Ali Akbar Pour Jamshidian says Iran and Afghanistan should increase joint cooperation in the campaign against narcotics.
• IAEA chief calls for meeting Iranian officials IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi says that Iran has increased its high enrichment of uranium, voicing hope that he would meet with Iranian officials.
• IAEA Board of Governors to discuss Grossi's report on Iran IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- The Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) kicked off its regular meeting in Vienna, Austria.
• Grossi stresses IAEA pursues constructive relations with Iran Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran and the agency need to engage in constructive and continued talks to resolve issues pertaining to Iran's nuclear program.
• Police seize massive cache of weapons and ammunition in southeastern Iran IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- The Public Prosecutor of Sistan and Baluchestan says that police have confiscated a large cache of light and semi-heavy weapons in Sistan and Baluchestan province.
• Iran Vice President Zarif Resigns Amid Government Turmoil In Tehran RFE/RL 03 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has stepped down on the "advice" of the country's judiciary chief, Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei.
• Zarif says he has resigned to help 'relieve some of the pressure on Pezeshkian administration' IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Vice-President Javad Zarif says he has resigned on advice from the head of the Judiciary to help relieve pressure on the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
• Iran says Hezbollah is 'an inseparable part' of Lebanese government IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma'eel Baqayi says Iran considers the Hezbollah resistance movement an inseparable part of the Lebanese government, while the Islamic Republic maintains good relations with the government in Beirut.
• Iran: Zelensky's humiliation in US 'wake-up call' to return to 19th-century bullying era Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- Iran says US President Donald Trump's humiliating behavior towards his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, in the White House serves as a "wake-up call" to a return to the 19th-century era of bullying in international relations.
• Vice-President Zarif has resigned: Sources IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Iran's Vice-President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad-Javad Zarif has tendered his resignation to President Masoud Pezeshkian, IRNA has learned.
• Iraqi resistance leader dismisses dissolution of PMF IRNA 03 Mar 2025 -- Secretary-General of the Asa'ib Ahl Al-Haq Movement Qais Al-Khazali has rejected the dissolution of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
• Israeli engineer arrested for offering Iran info on Dimona nuclear reactor: Israeli media Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- Israeli authorities have reportedly indicted an Israeli engineer for allegedly initiating contact with Iranian intelligence, and offering to sell sensitive information including claims of access to a nuclear research center.
• Cabinet Remarks - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 03 Mar 2025
• Tsahkna: We imposed an entry ban on 55 additional Georgian individuals Estonia MFA 03 Mar 2025 -- Today, on March 3rd, an order signed by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna came into effect, under which Estonia has imposed an entry ban on 55 Georgian prosecutors, judges, police officers, members of parliament, and other individuals.
• On adding Georgian citizens to the list of personae non gratae Latvia MFA 03 Mar 2025
• Lithuania adds 74 more Georgian officials to national blacklist Lithuania MFA 03 Mar 2025 -- Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have expanded the list of persons banned from entering their territory.
• OPEC+ to raise output for first time since 2022: Report Press TV 03 Mar 2025 -- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, a grouping known as OPEC+, has decided to go ahead with plans to increase its production in April after three years of imposing cuts.
• Thailand considers building a wall on its border with Cambodia Radio Free Asia 03 Mar 2025 -- Thailand is considering building a wall on part of its border with Cambodia to tackle illegal crossings, particularly by gangsters involved in online scam centers and drug smugglers, a government spokesman said on Monday.