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- Transcom Asks Lawmakers for More Used Vessels DoD News 06 Mar 2025 -- To bolster America's Ready Reserve Force fleet, U.S. Transportation Command wants to buy as many as 10 used shipping vessels.
- Combatant Commanders See Collaboration as Successful Battlefield Strategy DoD News 06 Mar 2025 -- Collaboration in planning among the combatant commands produces better outcomes on challenging problems than if done independently, said Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, commander of U.S. Cyber Command.
- CENTCOM Conducts Bomber Task Force Mission CENTCOM 06 Mar 2025 -- On March 4, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, strengthening partner interoperability and demonstrating force projection capabilities in the region. It was the third BTF mission in two weeks.
- PACAF commander highlights readiness, lethality at AFA Warfare Symposium US Air Force 06 Mar 2025 -- Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, reinforced PACAF's focus on warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness during the Air and Space Force Association's Warfare Symposium in Aurora, March 4.
- Mission Delta commanders highlight critical space capabilities at 2025 AFA Warfare Symposium United States Space Force 06 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Mission Delta commanders took the stage in two separate panels at the 2025 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium discussing the future of missile warning systems and GPS modernization, both critical components of space superiority.
- US defense secretary: Europe-led NATO is 'future of defense on continent' VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- On a windy Thursday outside Washington at the Pentagon, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed his British counterpart to discuss how best to quickly end Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Highly sophisticated training to counter potential threats posed by the malign use of drones NATO Allied Air Command 06 Mar 2025 -- The 5th March, an intense exercise performed over the Estonian coastal waters, tested the F-35s capabilities in detecting, identifying and neutralizing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
- NATO Secretary General: The transatlantic partnership remains the bedrock of our Alliance NATO 06 Mar 2025 -- On Thursday (6 March 2025) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda to NATO headquarters in Brussels. The leaders discussed the security situation, support for Ukraine and the urgent need for Allies to ramp up defence spending and production in order to meet future challenges.
- Meeting with staff and beneficiaries of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation President of Russia 06 Mar 2025 -- Ahead of March 8, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with women - employees and beneficiaries of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation to Support Participants in the Special Military Operation.
- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov visits All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics in Sarov Russia MoD 06 Mar 2025 -- Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov made a working visit to Sarov, where he visited a number of structural units of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics.
- EU leaders vow to ramp up funding to defend their countries, Ukraine VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- European Union leaders vowed to ramp up funding for Ukraine and their own defense at a summit in Brussels on Thursday as they take steps to rearm in ways they haven't since the end of the Cold War.
- EU leaders discuss Ukraine, boosting defense and security as US steps back Global Times 06 Mar 2025 -- As the US is pulling back from its dominant role in European security and pressing forward with a peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict without European involvement, leaders of the EU's 27 countries are meeting in Brussels on Thursday for a special European Council amid growing unease and apprehension across the continent.
- Trump pressures Ukraine, sets stage for Putin meeting VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- President Donald Trump continued to press Kyiv to sign a minerals deal Thursday and expressed confidence that Moscow was also ready to close on a deal to end the war that started when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
- Hegseth, U.K. Counterpart Discuss Working Toward Peace in Ukraine DoD News 06 Mar 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted British Defense Secretary John Healey today for a bilateral engagement at the Pentagon, where they discussed the increased role that Britain and other NATO countries are taking toward securing peace in Ukraine.
- Advanced attack drones for Ukraine in new deal struck by UK government and Anduril UK UK MOD 06 Mar 2025 -- Ukraine's armed forces will be backed by more advanced attack drones to tackle Russian aggression in the Black Sea, following a deal struck by the UK government and an Anglo-American defence tech company.
- Swedish NATO operations in Poland to support Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 06 Mar 2025 -- The Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag regarding Sweden's participation in an air defence operation to protect and maintain the security of military and civil support to Ukraine. Sweden will also contribute to enhanced Air Policing, NATO's strengthened airspace surveillance, in Poland in mid-2025.
- President and NATO Secretary General Discussed Defense Support for Ukraine President of Ukraine 06 Mar 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council Discussed Strengthening the Defense Capabilities of Ukraine and All of Europe President of Ukraine 06 Mar 2025
- France provides military intelligence to Ukraine as US steps back VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday that France is sharing intelligence with Ukraine, a move that followed the United States saying it was cutting off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.
- People's Liberation Army-Navy vessels operating near Australia Australia DOD 06 Mar 2025
- Mission ready for Bamboo Eagle Australia DOD 06 Mar 2025 -- Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, held at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, strengthened RAAF and its coalition partners' capabilities to execute complex missions in contested environments.
- Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2025 UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on IAEA safeguards and AUKUS
- India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's first visit to Australia Australia DOD 06 Mar 2025 -- Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN hosted General Anil Chauhan, India's Chief of Defence Staff, in Canberra on 5 March 2025.
- Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program supporting local business Australia DOD 06 Mar 2025 -- More local Australian businesses will have the opportunity to build our nation's defence future, as the Albanese Government continues to expand opportunities for industry to support AUKUS through a new Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot.
- Foreign Ministry Statement regarding French President Emmanuel Macron's speech Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Mar 2025
- Macron's Speech Gives Impression That France Seeks to Continue War - Kremlin Sputnik 06 Mar 2025 -- The speech of French President Emmanuel Macron creates the impression that France is seeking to continue the war, moreover, nuclear rhetoric appeared in his words, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
- Macron's Remarks on Possible Use of Nuclear Arms a Threat to Russia - Lavrov Sputnik 06 Mar 2025 -- Moscow sees French President Emmanuel Macron's words on possible use of nuclear weapons as a threat, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
- Lavrov: Macron 'preparing to use a nuclear weapon against Russia' Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says French President Emmanuel Macron's pledge of providing nuclear deterrence to European partners is a "threat".
- Macron proposes defending Europe with nuclear weapons as US threatens to withdraw support Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says France might extend its nuclear umbrella to other European states to help protect the EU as the United States threatens to decrease military support for the continent and upend the transatlantic alliance.
- Macron Suggests Extending French Nuclear Umbrella To European Allies In Face Of Russian Aggression RFE/RL 06 Mar 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron said it would be "madness" to ignore the threat Russia has become for Europe and said he is open to discussing the extension of France's nuclear deterrence to Paris's allies on the Continent.
- European Council conclusions on European defence, 6 March 2025 EC/CEU 06 Mar 2025
- REARM Europe: EU Seeks 'To Turn The Page' On Defense At Special Summit RFE/RL 06 Mar 2025 -- After crisis meetings in Paris and London, European leaders are now gathering in Brussels for a "special summit" where the focus will include plans for a huge military boost. The draft conclusions, seen by RFE/RL, mention beefing up air defense, artillery, and "deep precision strike capabilities."
- Baltic Countries Feel Aftershocks From US Suspension of Ukraine Military Aid RFE/RL 06 Mar 2025 -- Washington's decision to pause military assistance to Ukraine following the televised argument at the White House between presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has left the Baltic region on edge.
- North Korea to have first early warning aircraft, satellite image shows Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- North Korea "appears close to completing its first airborne early warning aircraft," a significant upgrade for its air force, said U.S.-based research website 38 North, citing commercial satellite imagery.
- South Korean jets drop bombs by mistake, at least 15 hurt Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- The South Korean military said pilot error caused two jets to accidentally drop bombs in a civilian area on Thursday during a live-fire exercise with U.S. forces near the North Korean border, injuring at least 15 people and causing extensive damage.
- South Korean jets accidentally drop bombs on village, injuring 15 VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- At least 15 people were injured when two South Korean fighter jets accidentally bombed a populated village during training exercises Thursday, according to South Korean officials and media reports.
- The first EU "cyber" Council: focus on crisis management and critical infrastructure security Lithuania MND 06 Mar 2025 -- The Informal Council of the European Union Transport, Telecommunications and Energy has unanimously passed a Warsaw Call declaration on cyber defence management as an effort to strengthen EU resilience to cyber threats with the rapidly evolving technologies in mind. This was the first meeting of the EU Council on cyber security and defence.
- Prime Minister Jeliazkov in Brussels: We must develop Bulgarian arms industry and contribute to pan-European security Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria 06 Mar 2025 -- Bulgaria has a strong arms industry, which we must modernize and develop and thus contribute to pan-European security. This was stated by Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov before the opening of today's Special European Council.
- Minister Blair announces First Northern Operational Support Hub locations Canada 06 Mar 2025 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced Iqaluit, Inuvik, and Yellowknife as Northern Operational Support Hub locations. These will increase the Canadian Armed Forces' presence and responsiveness across the Arctic and the North.
- Significant seizure of illegal narcotics by HMCS Harry DeWolf as part of Operation CARIBBE Canada 06 Mar 2025 -- On March 1, 2025, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf successfully assisted a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) in conducting a seizure of 750 kilograms of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Greets the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey and Takes Questions From the Press DoD 06 Mar 2025
- Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry RUSI Speech UK MOD 06 Mar 2025 -- Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry: RUSI/IFRI Speech "Enhancing UK-France Defence Industrial cooperation"
- Morocco Purchases AH-64 Apache Helicopters AFRICOM 06 Mar 2025 -- Morocco marked its initial purchase of AH-64E Apache helicopters in a ceremony at Sale Air Base near Rabat, March 5, 2025.
- Nordic countries to harmonise processes for certification of ammunition Finnish MoD 06 Mar 2025 -- Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden have signed a Technical Arrangement on ammunition certification to harmonise Nordic processes for the certification of ammunition.
- Portugal: Restrictions on military associations' right to trade union prerogatives breach European Social Charter Council of Europe 06 Mar 2025 -- The European Committee of Social Rights, in a decision on the merits of a collective complaint filed by the European Organisation of Military Associations and Trade Unions (EUROMIL) against Portugal (Complaint No. 199/2021), finds that the restrictions imposed by Portuguese legislation on military associations' right to exercise trade union prerogatives and the related right of the armed forces to bargain collectively, breaches two Articles of the Revised European Social Charter ("the Charter").
- Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles worth 2 billion NOK Government of Norway 06 Mar 2025 -- Denmark is acquiring the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) through a rapid procurement process in collaboration with Norway. The agreement strengthens naval defence in the Nordic region and enhances cooperation between two close allies.
- Gitanas Nausėda at the European Council: Europe needs to urgently strengthen its defense and step up support for Ukraine President of the Republic of Lithuania 06 Mar 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda stressed the importance of urgent and resolute decisions to strengthen Europe's defense capabilities and support Ukraine at the special European Council meeting on Thursday.
- Prime Minister Tusk: Europe Will Win This Arms Race Poland - Chancellery of the Prime Minister 06 Mar 2025 -- The rapid armament of Europe and continued support for Ukraine were the two most important topics of the extraordinary European Council meeting attended by Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday.
- New dimensions of cooperation between Slovak and Czech MODs Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 06 Mar 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák hosted Ms Jana Černochová on her visit to Slovakia as the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic.
- Operation Resolution New Zealand Defence Force 06 Mar 2025 -- Updates on Operation Resolution - New Zealand Defence Force's response to the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui near Samoa.
- Ill-fated FA-50PH jet fighter's 'black box' recovered Philippine News Agency 06 Mar 2025 -- The "black box" or flight data recorder of the ill-fated FA-50PH jet fighter with tail number 002 has been recovered, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced on Thursday.
- PAF recommends acquisition of 12 more S. Korean-made jet fighters Philippine News Agency 06 Mar 2025 -- A proposal to acquire an additional 12 South Korean-made FA-50 jet fighters was submitted to the Department of National Defense (DND) in a bid to enhance the country's defense capabilities.
- Major PH Army assets to take part in Capas live-fire drills Philippine News Agency 06 Mar 2025 -- Major assets of the Philippine Army (PA) including its newly acquired Sabrah light tanks and ATMOS 155mm self-propelled howitzers will take part in the live-fire phase of Combined Training Exercise "Katihan" which will take place at Camp Edwin Rabina Air Base, Capas, Tarlac this Friday.
- PBBM orders immediate probe into jet fighter crash Philippine News Agency 06 Mar 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate investigation into the recent crash of an FA-50PH jet fighter that killed two pilots of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), Malacañang said Thursday.
- PAF to expedite jet fighter crash probe Philippine News Agency 06 Mar 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that it will expedite the investigation regarding the crashed FA-50PH so that the order grounding the entire jet fighter fleet can be lifted and the aircraft returned to its external defense missions.
- US affirms commitment to bring home Americans held abroad VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- The U.S. State Department held a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday for hostages and wrongful detainees, reaffirming the U.S. government's commitment to securing the return of American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained abroad.
- Senior Advisor Adam Boehler and FBI Director Kash Patel at a U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Flag Raising Ceremony US Dept. of State 06 Mar 2025
- REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP IN JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS The White House 06 Mar 2025
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- 6 March 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 06 Mar 2025
- Weapon Storage Facility and Explosives Lab Dismantled During IDF Counterterrorism Activity in Tulkarm Israel Defense Forces 06 Mar 2025
- Trump's threats encourage Israel to not abide by fragile ceasefire: Hamas Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says threats by Donald Trump will encourage Israel to ignore the fragile ceasefire after more than 15 months of war on the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Hamas says ready for 'all possibilities' after 'last warning' by Trump Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- The military wing of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement says it is prepared for "all possibilities" and remains on "high alert", stressing that Israel's threats to resume war on the besieged Gaza Strip will not secure the release of Israeli captives.
- Hamas warns of Israel's 'deliberate' killing of Palestinian prisoners Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- Hams has warned of a "policy of slow and deliberate execution of Palestinian prisoners" in Israeli jails and the regime's complete disregard for all humanitarian values.
- Israeli forces shoot Palestinian child in West Bank's Nablus as setters raid Ariha village Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- Israeli forces have shot and critically wounded several Palestinians, including a Palestinian child in the occupied West Bank as the Tel Aviv regime presses ahead with a large-scale onslaught against the occupied Palestinian territory.
- The West Bank: large scale house demolitions by ongoing Israeli Forces operation are having unprecedented impact on Palestine Refugees UNRWA 06 Mar 2025
- Gaza: Experts condemn Israeli decision to re-open 'gates of hell' and unilaterally change conditions of truce deal OHCHR 06 Mar 2025 -- Israel has resumed weaponising starvation in Gaza by its decision to break from the ceasefire agreement and block humanitarian aid, a group of independent human rights experts* warned today. This flagrantly breaches international law and any prospects of peace, they said. The experts issued the following joint statement:
- Trump confirms direct talks with Hamas VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed that his administration was negotiating with Hamas, a U.S.-designated terror group, to free the remaining hostages, and he doubled down on his earlier ultimatum that there would be "hell to pay" in Gaza if they were not released immediately.
- Trump says 'hell to pay' if Hamas doesn't free hostages VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- Hamas, a U.S.-designated terror organization, said Thursday that threats from U.S. President Donald Trump are encouraging Israel to walk away from a Gaza ceasefire deal.
- US Confirms Direct Talks With Hamas As Trump Warns Group Of 'Hell To Pay' RFE/RL 06 Mar 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on March 5 warned Hamas - deemed a terrorist organization by the US and EU - that there would be "hell to pay" if it does not immediately release all hostages after the White House confirmed that it had conducted secret talks with the Iran-backed, Gaza-based extremist group.
- Trump threatens to kill Palestinians in Gaza, Hamas if Israeli captives aren't released Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened that the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and members of the Hamas resistance group will be killed if they do not immediately release the remaining Israeli captives held in the besieged territory.
- Plan to forcibly relocate people of Gaza is continuation of genocide with political means: Iran IRNA 06 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma'eel Baqayi while referring to Iran's efforts to hold a meeting of the Organization of Islamic States has said that the plan to forcibly relocate the people of Gaza from the occupied Palestine is the continuation of genocide in another way, that is, by using political tools.
- Iran: Palestinians' forced displacement continuation of genocide through political means Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- Iran says the US-Israeli plan for the forced displacement of the Palestinian people in Gaza is the continuation of genocide through political means.
- Qatar meeting sends conflicting signals, leaving Gaza ceasefire in question VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- There are conflicting signals Thursday on the future of the ceasefire between Israel and the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas.
- Yemen dismisses new designation by 'terrorist US', calls Gaza 'paramount' Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- A senior Yemeni official says the recent labeling of the Arab country's Ansarullah resistance movement by the United States "does not matter," as what is more important now is the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Spain supports the 'Plan for Early Recovery, Reconstruction and Development of Gaza' presented by the Arab League Spain MFA 06 Mar 2025
- UN emergency aid fund releases $110 million for neglected humanitarian crises UN News 06 Mar 2025 -- Amid deep cuts to global humanitarian funding, the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund, CERF, on Thursday allocated $110 million to neglected crises across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
- UN releases US$110 million to shore up life-saving assistance in neglected humanitarian crises UNOCHA 06 Mar 2025 -- With global humanitarian funding being scaled back precipitously, the United Nations today allocated US$110 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to boost life-saving assistance in 10 of the world's most underfunded and neglected crises across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
- Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on global foreign aid reductions UNICEF 06 Mar 2025
- Taliban urge Pakistan, Iran to slow return of Afghan nationals VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- Afghanistan's Taliban Thursday called on neighbors Pakistan and Iran to be patient with Afghan refugees and follow an organized process for their return, considering Afghanistan's economic challenges.
- With Yemen Poised for Renewed Conflict, Insufficient Aid and Environmental Crisis, Security Council Hears Political Process, Humanitarian Funding Urgently Needed UN Security Council 06 Mar 2025 -- Fear of Yemen plunging back into widespread conflict is "palpable", the United Nations' top official in that country told the Security Council today, calling on the parties to refrain from military posturing and instead agree on a nationwide ceasefire.
- Yemen: 'Fear of a return to full conflict is palpable', says UN envoy UN News 06 Mar 2025 -- After several years of fragile truce, there is a "palpable" fear of a return to all-out war in Yemen, said Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen Hans Grundberg on Thursday, briefing the Security Council.
- The UK fully supports the UN's decision to pause humanitarian operations in Saada: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
- U.S. designation of Ansarullah as a terrorist organization bears no legitimacy: Yemeni official IRNA 06 Mar 2025 -- A senior Yemeni official has dismissed the United States designation of the Ansarullah resistance movement as a terrorist organization, saying the move has no legitimacy.
- Syrian regime declares curfews in several regions Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- The Syrian regime has declared curfews in a number of the country's regions after mass rallies are held in protest at the regime's increasing violence against civilians.
- Syrian Forces Battle With Assad-Linked Fighters In New Surge Of Violence RFE/RL 06 Mar 2025 -- Syrian government forces clashed with "remnants" of the ousted regime Bashar al-Assad, thrusting the Middle East nation's new leaders into the biggest crisis since seizing power in December.
- Update on Syria: Lifting asset freezes on 24 entities UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- The UK has lifted asset freezes on 24 Syrian entities, underscoring our commitment to help Syrians rebuild their country and economy
- Sudan: Access to stricken Zamzam camp 'is nearly impossible' UN News 06 Mar 2025 -- Civilians sheltering in the vast Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan's North Darfur region are now "nearly impossible" to reach, the UN's top aid official in the country warned on Thursday.
- Sudan: UN report details rampant abuse of detainees amid ongoing conflict OHCHR 06 Mar 2025 -- A UN report published on Thursday highlights a widespread pattern of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of detainees by the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces in Khartoum State, mirroring practices seen in other conflict-affected areas in Sudan.
- Sudan lodges case against UAE at ICJ over 'complicity in genocide' Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- Sudan has lodged a complaint against the United Arab Emirates at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the Persian Gulf country's "complicity in genocide."
- BiH: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Mar 2025 -- The legal acts adopted on 27 February 2025 by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska and signed by the President of Republika Srpska on 5 March 2025 undermine the constitutional and legal order of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the functionality of the country's institutions and threaten fundamental freedoms of its citizens.
- Developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2025 UK FCDO 06 Mar 2025 -- The UK underlines concerns at the adoption of laws by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska in violation of the Dayton Agreements, and reaffirms unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of BiH.
- No: 47, 6 March 2025, Regarding the Recent Developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Mar 2025
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- Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP The White House 06 Mar 2025
- Trump delays tariffs on Mexican, Canadian goods VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday delayed for four weeks his new 25% tariffs on most Mexican and Canadian exports to the United States, his latest maneuver in a North American trade war that has plunged stock indexes for days and roiled U.S. relations with its longtime allies and two biggest trading partners.
- US, Canadian leaders discuss trade amid new US tariffs VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- Top diplomats from the United States and Canada held talks Wednesday that included discussion of trade, while U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a new 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Canada and Mexico for a month.
- AMENDMENT TO DUTIES TO ADDRESS THE FLOW OF ILLICIT DRUGS ACROSS OUR NORTHERN BORDER The White House 06 Mar 2025
- AMENDMENT TO DUTIES TO ADDRESS THE FLOW OF ILLICIT DRUGS ACROSS OUR SOUTHERN BORDER The White House 06 Mar 2025
- Rapid Response Mechanism Canada detects second 'Spamouflage' campaign targeting Canada-based Chinese-language commentators and their families Canada 06 Mar 2025 -- "Rapid Response Mechanism Canada (RRM Canada) continues to monitor a new "Spamouflage" campaign targeting several individuals based in Canada. The operation is a more extensive version of the campaign that Global Affairs Canada reported in 2023."
- Exclusive: World's 'largest online black market' loses banking license Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- Huione Pay, the banking arm of what's been called the world's "largest ever illicit online marketplace," has been stripped of its banking license, the National Bank of Cambodia confirmed to RFA this week.
- Up to $10 Million Reward Offer for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Canadian Narcotics Trafficker US Dept. of State 06 Mar 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction, in any country, of Canadian narcotics trafficker Ryan James Wedding.
- Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, March 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Mar 2025
- Telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia 06 Mar 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
- Russia, Southeast Asia draw closer in pursuit of multipolar political, trade ties Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has underlined his goal to increase engagement with Southeast Asia by recently dispatching a top aide to boost ties with the region towards a common goal for a more multilateral world order, analysts told BenarNews.
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question about Russia's stance with respect to the Organisation of American States Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Mar 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks during a presentation of the Vologda Region, Moscow, March 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Mar 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe Amon Murwira, Moscow, March 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Mar 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe Amon Murwira, Moscow, March 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Mar 2025
- US practices 'thief crying stop thief,' says Chinese FM on indictment of 12 Chinese nationals over alleged cyberattacks Global Times 06 Mar 2025 -- China rejected the groundless US accusations of alleged cyberattacks and urged the US to immediately stop its wrongdoing of abusing sanctions, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on March 6, 2025 PRC MofA 06 Mar 2025
- They should not be fought, cannot be won, says Chinese FM on US defense secretary's remarks on preparing for war Global Times 06 Mar 2025 -- In response to the remarks of the US defense secretary Pete Hegseth that US doesn't want war with China, but will rebuild its military under President Donald Trump's leadership to prepare for war, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the relevant remarks of US official deliberately incite ideological confrontation and hype up the so-called "China threat" rhetoric.
- US says prepared 'to go to war' with China Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- The Pentagon chief has declared that the United States was "prepared" to go to war with China following Beijing's assertion that it would stand up to whatever further hostile measures that Washington could take against it.
- Chinese departments specify pro-growth measures, convey confidence in achieving GDP target Global Times 06 Mar 2025 -- Five major Chinese departments held a press conference on Thursday, amid the ongoing national "two sessions" - a key political event shaping the country's policy direction - to address the priorities and measures in various sectors aiming to realize China's key economic and social development goals in 2025 set in the Government Work Report.
- Pressure on local government debt resolution significantly eased: Chinese Finance Minister Global Times 06 Mar 2025 -- The pressure on local government debt resolution has significantly eased, and risks have been effectively mitigated, Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo'an told a press conference on Thursday amid the ongoing two sessions, noting that as of Wednesday, China has issued 2.96 trillion yuan ($409 billion) in bonds for debt replacement
- Nigeria, China crack down on Chinese nationals in financial crimes VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- Nigeria and China said this week they will cooperate in efforts to crack down on the increasing number of Chinese nationals taking part in financial crimes in the African country.
- EXPLAINED: How China holds officials in secret, solitary detention Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- China holds hundreds of thousands of its own officials in solitary, incommunicado detention each year, depriving them of legal representation in a practice known as "liuzhi," according to overseas-based rights groups.
- Hong Kong court overturns Tiananmen vigil group convictions Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- a setback, activists said.
- In reversal, Thai official acknowledges other countries offered Uyghurs resettlement Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- Thailand's vice foreign minister acknowledged on Thursday that Bangkok had offers from other countries to resettle 40 detained Uyghurs before their deportation to China last week -- a reversal of previous comments by Thai officials.
- China unveils resilient growth target with strong policy support People's Daily 06 Mar 2025 -- China has set an economic growth target of around 5 percent for 2025, reflecting a sound economic outlook despite increasing global uncertainties, as policymakers are determined to secure steady recovery through decisive and effective measures.
- Taiwan confirms failed hacking attempts after U.S. indicts Chinese hackers CNA 06 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday confirmed it was targeted by Chinese hackers but stressed no information was stolen, after a group of alleged Chinese hackers were indicted in the United States on Wednesday for targeting American government agencies, MOFA and several other foreign governments.
- Experts warn of China's 'subtle' actions, omitting 'peace' in Taiwan report CNA 06 Mar 2025 -- Following a Chinese government work report presented during the "Two Sessions" on Wednesday, experts said China is likely to take more "subtle" actions against Taiwan independence in 2025, while also pointing to the omission of the word "peace" from a key policy report.
- China seeks to weaken Taiwanese resolve to defend nation: Report CNA 06 Mar 2025 -- China has been working to disseminate disinformation about Taiwan's military in an attempt to ultimately weaken public resolve to defend the nation, a 2024 research report showed on Thursday.
- U.S. cannot afford to lose Taiwan to China: Scholar CNA 06 Mar 2025 -- A Taiwanese scholar said Thursday that Taiwan is a key asset in the United States' ongoing "strategic competition" with China, and one that it cannot afford to lose.
- Taiwan lauds TSMC investment as 'historic moment' for US relations VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is hailing a planned $100 billion investment in the U.S. by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation as "a historic moment for U.S-Taiwan relations," adding that the move is not the result of pressure imposed by the U.S. government.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Mar 2025
- North Korea issues vague appeal to boost cement production amid shortage Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- North Korea's largest cement producer has issued an appeal to smaller cement factories to boost production amid shortages, but without specifying how they will get raw materials, residents told Radio Free Asia.
- North Korea still off-limits to UN humanitarian aid workers VOA 06 Mar 2025 -- North Korea continues to shun international humanitarian workers despite ongoing humanitarian needs in the country, U.N. officials say.
- Iran: Requesting a comprehensive report from the IAEA has no legal basis and is dangerous IRNA 06 Mar 2025 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the International Organizations Based in Vienna Mohsen Naziri-Asl while criticizing the West's abuse of the International Atomic Energy Agency's platform for political purposes has emphasized that the request for a comprehensive report on Iran's peaceful nuclear program lacks any legal basis and is considered a dangerous heresy.
- Iran, Russia stress using diplomacy to prevent international crisis IRNA 06 Mar 2025 -- Kazem Jalali, ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Russia, in a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov discussed cooperation with BRICS countries.
- Iran holds Britain accountable for unfounded accusations against Iran IRNA 06 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esma'eel Baqayi has criticized Britian's "irrational hostile mentality regarding Iranians", noting that any government that makes unfounded accusations and takes hostile actions against the Iranian nation shall be held accountable.
- Iran rejects 'absurd' UK claim of posing national security threat Press TV 06 Mar 2025 -- Iran has refuted British officials' accusations that Tehran poses a national security threat to the UK, saying they blame the Islamic Republic for something they "excel in and master".
- Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday, 06 March 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Mar 2025
- Myanmar sends first workers to Russia; junta chief to Belarus Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- Myanmar has sent workers to Russia for the first time with 24 skilled construction employees setting off on Wednesday, Myanmar's military government said, after the junta leader met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for talks.
- Press conference - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 06 Mar 2025
- Television interview - Sky News Newsday Prime Minister of Australia 06 Mar 2025
- Canada launches its first global Africa Strategy: A partnership for shared prosperity and security Canada 06 Mar 2025 -- As African countries and institutions rapidly evolve, so too must Canada's engagement. In a time of global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Canada must seize opportunities to strengthen economic and national security, including by diversifying its markets; improving supply chain resilience; enhancing peace, security and human rights; and contributing to efforts that build and maintain corridors for critical goods, while promoting local benefits in Africa.
- Joint statement between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheál Martin: 6 March 2025 Gov.UK 06 Mar 2025
- Prime Minister's remarks from the plenary session at the first UK-Ireland Summit: 6 March 2025 Gov.UK 06 Mar 2025
- Bosnia and Herzegovina local elections 2024: ODIHR election observation mission final report OSCE 06 Mar 2025 -- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 2024 local elections were competitive and efficiently managed, but took place in an environment lacking social and political cohesion.
- Marcos, Trump agree to meet but no definite date yet - Palace Philippine News Agency 06 Mar 2025 -- The planned meeting between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and United States President Donald Trump will proceed as both sides expressed openness to meet, Malacañang said Thursday.
- EU 'deeply concerned' about arrests, rights abuses in Vietnam Radio Free Asia 06 Mar 2025 -- The European Union has spoken out against Vietnam's arrest of human rights and labor campaigners, and environmental experts, telling a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council that Hanoi should free people it has locked up for exercising their basic rights.
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