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• US, Polish Partners Strengthen Interoperability, Modernization Army News 10 Mar 2025 -- About 75 U.S. and Polish Armed Forces personnel strengthened NATO interoperability and defense modernization during a military-to-military workshop Feb. 24-25.
• New York Guard, Sweden Develop New Partnership Army News 10 Mar 2025 -- While the New York National Guard's headquarters staff wrestled with the challenge of deploying 6,500 Guard members to replace striking corrections officers at 38 prisons, members of the Swedish military were on hand to observe and learn.
• DoD Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, Academic Program Year 2023-2024 DoD 10 Mar 2025 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) released the Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies (MSAs), Academic Program Year (APY) 2023-2024 (23-24) today.
• Modern Software Acquisition to Speed Delivery, Boost Warfighter Lethality DoD News 10 Mar 2025 -- Without a modern approach to software acquisition, the Defense Department risks falling behind adversaries who are better able to exploit rapid technological advances and outpace American capabilities.
• Air Force, Space Force discuss requirements to win future fights US Air Force 10 Mar 2025 -- Air Force and Space Force senior leaders took to the stage at the recent Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium March 3-5, outlining their vision for the future of warfare and emphasizing the need for rapid modernization and adaptation in the face of evolving global threats.
• NAVFAC Southwest Metro Production Office Recovers US Navy Aircraft Asset US Navy 10 Mar 2025 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest Metro Production Office Crane and Rigging personnel completed the salvage operation of a Navy EA-18G Growler air asset from the Pacific Ocean Feb. 28 in San Diego.
• USS Oregon (SSN 793) Completes Homeport Shift to Norfolk US Navy 10 Mar 2025 -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, following a change of homeport from Naval Submarine Base New London, March 7, 2024.
• Reserve Logisticians Exercise Wartime Operational Skills on Korean Peninsula US Navy 10 Mar 2025 -- Navy Reserve logisticians assigned to Commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) sharpen and perfect their skills during the semiannual joint and combined exercises every year that focus on multi-domain operations leveraging land, sea, air, cyber, and space assets with emphasis on counter nuclear operations and non-kinetic effects on the Korean Peninsula.
• USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Souda Bay for Scheduled Port Visit US Navy 10 Mar 2025 -- The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit on March 10, 2025, reinforcing the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Greece.
• Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Departs Busan, Republic of Korea US Navy 10 Mar 2025 -- The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group departed Busan, Republic of Korea, March 7, after conducting a scheduled five-day port visit.
• Exclusive: Top US Marine says 'crisis' with amphibious ships causing coverage gaps VOA 10 Mar 2025 -- A shortage of amphibious warfare ships for commanders across the globe has reached a breaking point, with defense officials warning VOA the crisis has triggered a monthslong drought in critical firepower from sea-based Marines.
• NATO Allies multi-domain exercise is key to assurance NATO Allied Air Command 10 Mar 2025 -- On 6 March 2025, NATO Allied aircraft from NATO nations, the U.S., and The Netherlands, supported by NATO's Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) and German Tankers, executed a routine and pre-planned Find, Fix, Track and Target (F2T2) exercise in Estonian airspace.
• Baltic Fleet's storm boats carry out combat training missions at sea Russia MoD 10 Mar 2025 -- A Baltic Fleet's formation undergoes a planned exercise involving fast storm boats Lt. Rimsky-Korsakov and Denis Davydov.
• Baltic Fleet missile ship wipes out naval and aerial targets in Kaliningrad region Russia MoD 10 Mar 2025 -- During the planned sortie, the small missile ship Grad practised the exercises provided for in the plan of the K-2 course task.
• Bastion coastal missile systems undergo training in Northern Fleet Russia MoD 10 Mar 2025 -- As part of the planned training, servicemen of the missile battalion of the Separate Missile Brigade of the Northern Fleet practised defeating forces of a detachment of ships in the Barents Sea.
• Central MD's military signalmen practise a range of measures to counter enemy's active EW interference Russia MoD 10 Mar 2025 -- During practical exercises in Novosibirsk region, the Central MD's signal troops practised a range of measures to counter electronic interference caused by electronic warfare systems of the mock enemy.
• Servicemen of Central MD's motorised rifle formation practise emergency medical care in Altai region Russia MoD 10 Mar 2025 -- Servicemen of the Central Military District's motorised rifle formation practised emergency medical care in the field at a training ground in the Altai region.
• Musk, Rubio clash with Polish minister over Starlink use in Ukraine People's Daily 10 Mar 2025 -- U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday had an online clash with Poland's foreign minister over Starlink use in Ukraine.
• Russian, Chinese naval vessels enter Iranian waters for major joint military drills Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Flotillas of Russian and Chinese military vessels have arrived in Iran's territorial waters in the northern part of the Indian Ocean to participate in the large-scale Security Belt-2025 joint naval exercise, which will feature various divisions from the three powerhouses.
• Chinese and Russian warships enter Iran's territorial waters to attend 'Security Belt 2025' naval exercise IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- Chinese and Russian warships have entered the Iranian territorial waters to participate in "Security Belt 2025" naval exercise in the northern Indian Ocean.
• Military proposes punishing personnel who swear allegiance to China CNA 10 Mar 2025 -- Active duty military personnel in Taiwan could face up to seven years in prison for pledging allegiance to China, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Monday.
• Taiwan considers prison for China sympathizers in military Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan's defense ministry is proposing a law that could bring a lengthy prison term for anyone deemed disloyal to its military, it said on Monday, adding the Chinese Communist Party tried to lure officers while its spying was becoming "rampant."
• Australia - Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead Rounds DSCA 10 Mar 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead Rounds and related equipment for an estimated cost of $91.2 million.
• North Korea disguises long-range missile base as golf course: research group Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- North Korea is developing a secret launch base for long-range missiles on the outskirts of the capital Pyongyang, disguised as a golf course, said a U.S. research team.
• FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 10 March UK FCDO 10 Mar 2025 -- The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 10 March.
• North Korea test fires missiles as US, South Korea begin exercise Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- North Korea test launched several ballistic missiles off its west coast on Monday as the U.S. and its ally, South Korea, began a major military exercise, said the South's military.
• CDS Gen Anil Chauhan highlights the need for developing holistic Counter-UAS System for the Armed Forces India PIB 10 Mar 2025 -- The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) successfully hosted a high-level seminar on "UAS Warfare with Special Focus on Counter-UAS" today in New Delhi
• INDIAN NAVAL SHIP IMPHAL TO PARTICIPATE IN MAURITIUS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS 2025 India PIB 10 Mar 2025 -- Indian Naval Ship Imphal makes her maiden port call at Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, on 10 Mar 25
• Iran Armed Forces ready to give 'crushing response' to aggressors: Army commander Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Iran's Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari says his forces are completely ready to give a decisive response to any possible act of aggression against the country.
• Navy chief: Trump's remarks on U.S.'s power illusionary IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on U.S.'s power stem from an "illusion."
• 'New maritime powers' present in high seas, Iran Navy chief says in reaction to Trump Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Amid military drills jointly held by the Iranian, Chinese and Russian navies in the northern part of the Indian Ocean, Iran Navy chief says the number of maritime powers enjoying naval capabilities and power is growing.
• Japan - Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles Capability Support DSCA 10 Mar 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles Capability Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Common Security and Defence Policy: New Headquarters for the EU's civilian missions European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Mar 2025 -- The European External Action Service (EEAS) has unveiled the new Civilian Operations Headquarters for all EU civilian crisis management missions deployed under the umbrella of the Common Security and Defence Policy.
• Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary joint debate on European Council meetings and European Security European Commission 10 Mar 2025
• British plan to cede Chagos Islands sovereignty prompts concerns over China threat VOA 10 Mar 2025 -- Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump said last month that he was "inclined" to support the deal. However, critics say the agreement could threaten the security of a joint U.S.-U.K. military base on the islands amid fears of China's close ties with Mauritius.
• PM call with President Trump of the United States: 10 March 2025 Gov.UK 10 Mar 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud US Dept. of State 10 Mar 2025
• READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Saudi Arabian Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan US Treasury 10 Mar 2025 -- Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent spoke with Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Jadaan. The Secretary underscored the Administration's restoration of the maximum pressure campaign to keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, deter its ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminate the threat posed by Iranian proxies. Secretary Bessent also noted the importance of joint collaboration in addressing challenges and new opportunities in the Middle East and globally.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 10 Mar 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Eswatini Prime Minister Dlamini US Dept. of State 10 Mar 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Beninese Foreign Minister Bakari US Dept. of State 10 Mar 2025

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• 10 March 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 10 Mar 2025

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Palestinian Authority condemns the occupation regime's power cut in Gaza IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the Israeli regime's power cut in the Gaza Strip, calling it an action aimed at deepening the genocidal war, displacing the region's residents, and causing a humanitarian disaster in all areas of their lives.
• Hamas condemns Israeli regime for cutting power to Gaza IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has denounced the Israeli regime's decision to cut power to the Gaza Strip, describing the move as a genocidal act and futile pressure against the Palestinian nation.
• Hamas: Language of threat will not yield results IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- The Hamas in a statement has criticized the pressures on the Palestinian resistance movement while emphasizing the ineffectiveness of such measures and the resistance's adherence to its main conditions for a permanent end to the war.
• Hamas rejects Israeli threats, asserts negotiations only way to save captives' lives Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israel's threats to restart war on the Gaza Strip are futile, saying the ceasefire talks are the only way for Israel to save the lives of its captives.
• Hamas official: Israel continues its policy of collective punishment against Palestinian people Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- A Hamas official has said that the Israeli regime's decision to cut off electricity to Gaza is a continuation of its policy of collective punishment against the Palestinian people in the strip.
• 'Largest displacement since 1967': UN says 40,000 Palestinians uprooted by Israel's West Bank raids Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says Israeli raids across the West Bank have triggered the "largest population displacement" since the 1967 war that led to the occupation of the Palestinian territory.
• Israel to endorse construction of 1,030 illegal settler units in occupied al-Quds Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Israeli authorities intend to approve construction of 1,030 new illegal settler units in two Palestinian neighborhoods on the southeastern outskirts of East al-Quds, irrespective of international outcry against the Tel Aviv regime's land expropriation and settlement expansion policies in the occupied territories.
• Nine out of 10 Gazans unable to access safe drinking water: UNICEF UN News 10 Mar 2025 -- Severe water shortages in Gaza have reached critical levels, with only one in 10 people currently able to access safe drinking water, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Monday.
• Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Muhannad Hadi, on the halt to the entry of humanitarian supplies into Gaza UNOCHA 10 Mar 2025
• Press remarks by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini (10 March 2025) UNRWA 10 Mar 2025
• UN condemns Israel for cutting off Gaza's electricity, warns of consequences Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Israel's decision to cut off electricity to the besieged Gaza Strip will deprive the Palestinian territory of "clean water," says the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories.
• Trump vows crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters VOA 10 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump vowed a new crackdown Monday on pro-Palestinian protesters on American college campuses, saying the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a demonstration leader at Columbia University in New York, is "the first arrest of many to come."
• Houthi: Yemen army ready to start military actions against Israel if no aid enters Gaza Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah has reaffirmed the movement's stance regarding the ultimatum given to Israel for allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Other Conflicts

• DFA to China exec: PH independent, actions driven by nat'l interest Philippine News Agency 10 Mar 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday dismissed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks that incidents in the South China Sea (SCS) are "staged under the direction of other countries."
• DFA Statement on the Recent Remarks of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Philippines DFA 10 Mar 2025 -- The Philippines disagrees with the recent remarks of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi characterizing the developments and incidents in the South China Sea as mere theatre staged under the direction of other countries.
• Syria: Children among the dead amid reports of mass killings and looting UN News 10 Mar 2025 -- Children are feared to be among more than 1,000 people reportedly killed in fierce fighting over the weekend in Syria's coastal northwest, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said.
• Statement by UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, on the recent hostilities in Syria, 10 March 2025 UNOCHA 10 Mar 2025
• UN chief alarmed at sudden spike in violence on Syrian coast VOA 10 Mar 2025 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed alarm Monday at the sudden escalation of violence in Syria's coastal region, where security forces have clashed since Thursday with fighters loyal to former President Bashar al-Assad, killing hundreds of civilians.
• Iran condemns deadly violence in Syria against minority groups, urges end to massacre Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry conveys Tehran's strong condemnation of the massacres against civilians in Syria, denouncing the bloodletting as well as any other hostile and ill-intentioned action targeting minority groups in the Arab country.
• Houthi calls Takfiris in Syria tools of foreign powers amid 'genocide', warns of consequences Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement strongly condemns the recent deadly violence in the western coastal region of Syria as an object lesson for Arab and Muslim nations as well as a looming threat to the perpetrators of such crimes and their patrons.
• Armenian Minority Living In Fear After Violence Rocks Syria RFE/RL 10 Mar 2025 -- Syrian authorities have ended a military operation against loyalists of former President Bashar Al-Assad in the western province of Latakia.
• Nearly 1,000 civilians massacred in Syria by HTS-led forces: Monitor Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- A so-called Syrian war monitor says militants aligned with Syria's ruling HTS administration have killed nearly 1,000 civilians in a series of "massacres" committed in recent days in the western coastal region of the Arab nation.
• Taliban Must Uphold International Obligations, Restore Women's 'Non-Negotiable' Rights, Security Council Told UN Security Council 10 Mar 2025 -- Pointing to growing frustration over the lack of progress in political engagement with Afghanistan's de facto authorities — compounded by cuts to humanitarian-aid funding that are placing additional pressure on the Afghan people — the top UN official there told the Security Council today that the Taliban must clearly demonstrate their commitment to Afghanistan's international reintegration.
• Afghanistan: Top UN envoy calls for 'a moment of realism', as Taliban's isolation grows UN News 10 Mar 2025 -- The top UN envoy for Afghanistan on Monday underscored the need for realistic engagement with the country as humanitarian and human rights crises deepen amid growing international isolation.
• Kabul stresses strengthening ties with Tehran IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- The spokesperson of the Afghan caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid has stressed reinforcing brotherly relations with Tehran.
• The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban's ban on girls' education in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 10 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
• Myanmar junta troops massacre 11 villagers, most too old to flee, residents say Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- Myanmar soldiers on a sweep through a central village known for its support of anti-junta forces killed 11 civilians, most of them too old to flee, residents of the area who saw the bodies told Radio Free Asia on Monday.
• Central African Republic: UN expert acknowledges efforts to respect human rights, highlights over-reliance on external aid, urges economic and governance reforms OHCHR 10 Mar 2025 -- A UN expert recognised ongoing commitment to enhance the respect of human rights in the Central African Republic (CAR) while cautioning against over-reliance on international development assistance, saying it could hinder progress on human rights, transitional justice, long-term stability and development ahead of crucial elections later this year.
• Urgent appeal as major donors reduce life-saving funding amid Sudan crisis - Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami UNOCHA 10 Mar 2025 -- Sudden funding cuts by top government donors are a catastrophic blow to humanitarian assistance in Sudan, a country in the grip of one of the deadliest humanitarian crises of our times.

News Reports

• Press release on revoking the accreditation of certain staff members of the British Embassy in Moscow Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Mar 2025
• Russia expels British diplomats on espionage charges IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has declared that it has decided to revoke the accreditation of two British diplomats and order them to leave the country within two weeks, as reported by the Russian government broadcaster Russia Today (RT) on Monday.
• Russia expels two British diplomats for spying Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Russia has expelled two British diplomats on suspicion of carrying out espionage activities, the country's domestic security service said.
• DHS Launches CBP Home App with Self-Deport Reporting Feature DHS 10 Mar 2025 -- Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching the CBP Home app with a self-deportation reporting feature for aliens illegally in the country.
• Canadian Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Destruction of Energy Facilities in North and South Dakota US Dept. of Justice 10 Mar 2025 -- Cameron Monte Smith, 50, a citizen of Canada, was sentenced today 150 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for two counts of destruction of an energy facility, one act in the District of North Dakota and one act in the District of South Dakota. Smith was also ordered to pay $2.1 million in restitution.
• Drug traffickers running routes through war zones, top UN official warns UN News 10 Mar 2025 -- A "new black market" for synthetics and drug trafficking through war zones are fuelling instability around the world, the chief of the UN drugs and crime office said on Monday.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Russian scholars and experts Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Mar 2025
• 'Two sessions' showcase China's confidence, vitality Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- The third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, wrapped up on Monday. The third session of the 14th National People's Congress will conclude on Tuesday.
• CPPCC National Committee concludes annual session Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- China's top political advisory body on Monday concluded its annual session, calling on political advisors to make new and greater contribution to advancing Chinese modernization.
• China's top political advisory body holds closing meeting of annual session Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- The third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, held its closing meeting on Monday morning.
• China's top political advisory body concludes annual session, vowing greater contribution to modernization People's Daily 10 Mar 2025 -- China's top political advisory body on Monday concluded its annual session, calling on political advisors to make new and greater contribution to advancing Chinese modernization.
• China ramps up surveillance of residents through video cameras Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- Authorities in a single district of the southwestern megacity of Chongqing have installed 27,900 surveillance cameras and 245 sensors as part of a comprehensive "grid" surveillance plan to keep tabs on residents, officials from the district said Monday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on March 10, 2025 PRC MofA 10 Mar 2025
• Tariffs could further hit Hong Kong's struggling container ports Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- The tariff wars between the United States and China could further hit Hong Kong's status as a major international container port, where fewer ships are docking and many workers are on reduced pay, according to an investigation by RFA's Cantonese Service.
• 'Two sessions' inspire global confidence in China's economic prospects Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- Multiple international observers have expressed confidence in prospects of Chinese economy during this year's "two sessions," and they noted that the world's second-largest economy's high-quality development through innovation will inject fresh impetus into world economic growth amid mounting global uncertainties.
• China cites domestic demand as key economic driver amid US export 'over-reliance' claims: FM Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that China has made domestic demand a strategic priority, while the US trade war harms others without benefiting itself, in response to US export "over-reliance" claims.
• China reaffirms commitment to reform, opening up at two sessions Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- Those keen to understand the trajectory and focus of the world's second-largest economy will find a recurring theme at China's "two sessions" this year -- reform and opening up.
• China's top political advisory body holds 3rd plenary meeting of annual session People's Daily 10 Mar 2025 -- The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, held the third plenary meeting of the ongoing annual session on Sunday.
• China launches communication technology test satellite Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- China sent a new test satellite for communication technology into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern Sichuan Province early on Monday.
• NPC deputy proposes commercial satellite export policy Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- A deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) has proposed the swift introduction of a specialized commercial satellite export policy, with clear procedures and requirements to spur capable private aerospace firms to capture overseas markets.
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Statement Regarding Chinese Communist Party's Carrier Rocket Launch ROC MND 10 Mar 2025
• "Taiwan as province of China" is U.N.'s consistent position: Chinese spokesperson People's Daily 11 Mar 2025 -- It has been clearly stated in official legal opinions of the Office of Legal Affairs of the U.N. Secretariat that "the United Nations considers 'Taiwan' as a province of China with no separate status," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed on Monday.
• Taiwan's government slams Taiwanese artists' China propaganda posts CNA 10 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan's government issued a video calling for the "immediate stop to actions harming national sovereignty" on Monday after a number of popular Taiwanese artists shared Chinese propaganda posts claiming that Taiwan is a "province" of China.
• FM spokesperson responds to views holding Chinese mainland's policy toward Taiwan region becoming tougher Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- In response to a question that following Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks at the Two Sessions press conference that "the only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is 'Taiwan, Province of China,'" some views hold that it shows the Chinese mainland's policy toward the Taiwan region is becoming tougher, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, clearly stated that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is not a country, and Taiwan is part of China. It affirmed that there is only one seat of China in the UN, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government that represents China.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Mar 2025
• Chinese journalists return to North Korea after 5 years: South Korean ministry Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- Journalists from China's state-run media outlets, CCTV and the People's Daily, have returned to North Korea five years after their withdrawal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said South Korea's unification ministry.
• Press Statement by Department of Press and Information of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 10 Mar 2025 -- The Department of Press and Information of the DPRK Foreign Ministry on March 9 issued the following press statement "U.S. random exercise of strength will result in aggravated security crisis":
• Iran Will Not Negotiate Under US 'Intimidation' As Trump Intensifies Pressure RFE/RL 10 Mar 2025 -- Iran said it will not enter negotiations with the United States over its disputed nuclear program under what it said is "pressure and intimidation" from Washington.
• Tehran reiterates: No letter received from U.S. president IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- Tehran has once again said that it has not received a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump, days after he claimed to have sent such a letter to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
• Foreign minister says negotiating is different from bullying IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran will not hold talks on its nuclear energy program under pressure as negotiation is different from bullying.
• Iran will never engage in negotiations under pressure, intimidation: Araghchi Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has categorically dismissed the possibility of engaging in negotiations under pressure and intimidation.
• Russian diplomat says JCPOA has no alternatives IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, has emphasized that there is no alternative to the JCPOA, urging for genuine diplomacy rather than "microphone diplomacy."
• Russia plans to cooperate with U.S. on Iran's nuclear file amid improving ties IRNA 10 Mar 2025 -- Russia has expressed a desire to collaborate with the United States to address West Asia issues, including the commotion surrounding Iran's nuclear program, given that its ties with Washington are improving.
• Iran petrochemicals under pressure for failing to return export proceeds Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Iranian petrochemical companies have been criticized by the country's central bank and economic experts for failing to do enough to calm a hard currency crisis that has fueled inflation.
• Iran opens first infill well at South Pars gas field Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Iran has started gas production from a first infill well in its largest gas field in the Persian Gulf amid efforts to boost supply from the field to respond to a growing demand for energy in the country.
• Visit of External Affairs Minister to the United Kingdom (March 4-9, 2025) India MEA 10 Mar 2025 -- At the invitation of the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9, 2025 (during this period, he also visited Ireland on March 6-7, 2025).
• Chinese FM spokesperson extends congratulations to Mark Carney as he wins leadership of Canada's ruling party Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- When asked to comment on Mark Carney winning the leadership of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and set to become prime minister, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that China has noted the relevant reports and extends its congratulations to Mr. Carney.
• China's countermeasures against Canada's 'discriminatory' measures 'fully necessary, justified': FM Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- China's Foreign Ministry (FM) said on Monday that China's countermeasures against Canada's discriminatory restrictive measures on some Chinese imports are "fully necessary, justified, reasonable and lawful," urging Ottawa to take concrete steps to correct its "wrongdoings."
• Trump "attacking Canadian workers, families and businesses," says Canada's next prime minister People's Daily 10 Mar 2025 -- Mark Carney, who won the election on Sunday to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister, said U.S. President Donald Trump is "attacking Canadian workers, families and businesses."
• Canada's next PM: We cannot let Trump and his trade war win Press TV 10 Mar 2025 -- Canada's newly-elected prime minister says his country will stand strong against US President Donald Trump and his trade war.
• Mark Carney elected leader of ruling Liberal Party of Canada Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- The ruling Liberal Party of Canada announced Sunday that former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will take over as the party's new leader.
• Observers dismiss latest junta plan for Myanmar elections Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- Observers on Monday dismissed plans announced by Myanmar's junta to hold elections in the war-torn country by January, saying the military won't be able to hold the vote in territory it doesn't control — about half the country — and that the public will view the results as a sham.
• "As Turks, Arabs, Kurds, Sunnis and Alawites, we are friends and guardians of each other" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 10 Mar 2025 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We have lived together and shared the same destiny in this geography for thousands of years. We will inshallah continue to live here side by side forever. As Turks, Arabs, Kurds, Sunnis and Alawites, we are friends and guardians of each other, and share the same destiny."
• With Calin Georgescu's Electoral Disqualification, Romania Could Be In For A Rocky Ride RFE/RL 10 Mar 2025 -- To some, Calin Georgescu is a dangerous populist; to others, he is a fearless champion of the anti-establishment cause. His disqualification from the May 4 presidential election by Romania's electoral commission has only deepened this divide, fueling discontent and uncertainty about the country's political future.
• Bucharest On Edge As Romanian Far-Right Candidate Georgescu Appeals Election Ban RFE/RL 10 Mar 2025 -- Several hundred supporters of Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu gathered peacefully outside the Constitutional Court in Bucharest late on March 10 ahead of a consequential ruling that will determine whether the former engineer can run in May's presidential election.
• Government instructs Sida to stop all direct governmental agency cooperation with Georgia Government Offices of Sweden 10 Mar 2025 -- The Government has instructed Sida to stop all direct governmental agency cooperation with Georgia. This comes in response to the serious deterioration of the democratic situation in the country.
• Foreign Minister Budrys: Germany's leadership is important to Europe Lithuania MFA 10 Mar 2025 -- On 7 March in Munich, the Head of Lithuanian Diplomacy met with Florian Herrmann, head of the Bavarian State Chancellery and Bavarian Minister of State for Federal and European Affairs and the Media.
• PNP duty-bound to cooperate with Interpol if asked for assistance Philippine News Agency 10 Mar 2025 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it is prepared if the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeks the International Criminal Police Organization's (Interpol) assistance to implement the alleged arrest warrant against former President Rodrigo Duterte.
• DOJ says no arrest warrant notice for Duterte from ICC Philippine News Agency 10 Mar 2025 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has not received any warrant of arrest for former president Rodrigo R. Duterte from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating the previous administration's war on drugs, an official said Monday.
• Vietnam, Indonesia upgrade relations to highest level Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2025 -- Vietnam and Indonesia have agreed to upgrade ties to the top level Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Vietnamese state media reported on Tuesday.