11 March 2025 Military News |
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- Navy Intends to Ramp Up Shipbuilding Through Collaborative Efforts DoD News 11 Mar 2025 -- U.S. shipbuilders continue to produce the highest quality, safest and most advanced warships on the planet, said Brett A. Seidle, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition, who testified today at a House Armed Services Committee's seapower and projection forces subcommittee hearing on the state of U.S. shipbuilding.
- Mass Timber, 3D Printing May be Future of Military Construction for Army, Navy DoD News 11 Mar 2025 -- Army and Navy barracks may one day be 3D printed or built using mass timber construction that involves large wooden structural beams manufactured from smaller lumber.
- USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, unit partners incorporate Army modernization into future property plans Army News 11 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, Col. Jeffery Higgins, hosted the winter Real Property Planning Board (RPPB) Council of Colonels Engagement Meeting at the workforce development center Feb. 18. The RPPB is a forum for the garrison to align infrastructure priorities with tenant unit and mission partner leaders while incorporating forecasted personnel growth, organizational changes and the Army's modernization efforts.
- Pentagon official: "Picatinny best suited for intergovernmental support agreement process" - Shared cost savings for community and installation Army News 11 Mar 2025 -- More than 40 participants representing the U.S. Army and multiple northern New Jersey municipalities convened during a Community Partners meeting at "The Club at Picatinny" facility on March 5.
- USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, unit partners incorporate Army modernization into future property plans Army News 11 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, Col. Jeffery Higgins, hosted the winter Real Property Planning Board (RPPB) Council of Colonels Engagement Meeting at the workforce development center Feb. 18. The RPPB is a forum for the garrison to align infrastructure priorities with tenant unit and mission partner leaders while incorporating forecasted personnel growth, organizational changes and the Army's modernization efforts.
- Northern Fleet's destroyers Snezhnogorsk and Yunga practise attack on submarine in Barents Sea Russia MoD 11 Mar 2025 -- Crews of the Northern Fleet's destroyers Snezhnogorsk and Yunga of the Kola Flotilla practised the attack on the mock enemy submarine using standard weapons in the Barents Sea.
- Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid VOA 11 Mar 2025 -- European military and political heads are holding high-level talks this week after calls for massively rearming Europe — and boosting aid for Kyiv — amid fears of a less engaged United States. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris.
- European Military Chiefs Discuss Blueprint For Peacekeeping Force In Ukraine RFE/RL 11 Mar 2025 -- The military chiefs of 30 European and NATO countries are meeting in Paris to discuss a blueprint for a potential peacekeeping mission to Ukraine after any negotiated cease-fire with Russia.
- Ukraine Agrees To US-Brokered Cease-Fire Deal, Unlocking Military Aid And Intelligence Sharing RFE/RL 11 Mar 2025 -- Ukraine has agreed to a US proposal for a 30-day cease-fire in the war against the Russian invasion, prompting the United States to say it would immediately lift the suspension of military aid, including the sharing of intelligence.
- Ukraine agrees to an immediate 30-day ceasefire after talks with American officials in Saudi Arabia IRNA 11 Mar 2025 -- The United States will immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing and resume providing security assistance to Ukraine after delegates from Kyiv agreed to accept the Trump administration's proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire with Russia.
- The American Side Understands Our Arguments and Considers Our Proposals, I Am Grateful to President Trump for the Constructive Nature of the Dialogue Between Our Teams - Address by the President President of Ukraine 11 Mar 2025
- Joint Statement of Ukrainian and American delegations following their meeting in Jeddah President of Ukraine 11 Mar 2025
- Joint Statement on the United States-Ukraine Meeting in Jeddah US Dept. of State 11 Mar 2025
- US resumes intelligence sharing, security aid to Ukraine VOA 11 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine following Tuesday's talks between senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Deputy reveals China's Y-20 strategic transport aircraft in constant hardware, software upgrades: media report Global Times 11 Mar 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Y-20 strategic transport aircraft is in a constant process of hardware and software upgrades, with primary-level troops making innovations by applying 3D printing technologies, a pilot has revealed.
- Taiwanese with Chinese citizenship not exempt from conscription: Minister CNA 11 Mar 2025 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Tuesday that Taiwan citizens found to have Chinese nationality are still required to undertake the mandatory one-year military service, amid recent controversy surrounding a member of the Navy.
- EXPLAINED: Taiwan's military manpower crisis and search for solutions Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- The size of Taiwan's military has been at the center of a public debate in recent months, with reports emerging of plans to recruit women and foreigners while extending military training.
- Iran's participation in multinational drills showcases Navy's strength in international waters: FM Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the Iranian Navy's deserving and powerful participation in the 7th Maritime Security Belt 2025 multinational naval exercises demonstrated the strength and capability of the force in operating across the international waters.
- Iran, China, Russia carry out shooting operations at naval drill Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- The spokesman for the large-scale Security Belt-2025 joint naval exercise says participating units of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia, and China have successfully conducted day and night shooting operations against aerial targets during the drill in the northern part of the Indian Ocean.
- Foreign Minister Baiba Braže on the decision of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to continue financing of military assistance to the Baltic states Latvia MFA 11 Mar 2025
- The Estonian Defence Forces and the Rescue Board Receive New Armored Vehicles Estonia CDI 11 Mar 2025 -- The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has handed over nearly fifty newly acquired wheeled armored vehicles from Turkey to the 2nd Infantry Brigade. Most of these are 6×6 ARMA armored vehicles used by infantry units, but the Defence Forces have also received 4×4 NMS armored vehicles, which will be used by combat support units in both the 1st and 2nd Infantry Brigades. Additionally, a smaller number of 4×4 armored vehicles have been procured for the Estonian Rescue Board.
- More Military Training, Less Bureaucracy - Poland Ramps Up National Security Poland - Chancellery of the Prime Minister 11 Mar 2025 -- Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced an increase in the number of trained volunteers and new mechanisms to support national security. The government is working on expanding the voluntary military training program so that by 2027, 100,000 volunteers can participate annually.
- UK and Nordic-Baltic Eight Ministerial Roundtable: Joint Statement UK FCDO 11 Mar 2025 -- On Tuesday 11 March, UK Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, chaired a roundtable with Nordic and Baltic counterparts to discuss support for Ukraine, security in Northern Europe, and tackling hybrid threats.
- Chinese defense company builds industrial estate in Cambodia Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- A Chinese defense company and its Cambodian partner have begun developing an industrial park on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, strengthening China's foothold in the kingdom's defense sector.
- The Chief of the General Staff Visited the Israeli Air Force Israel Defense Forces 11 Mar 2025
- 'Controlled detonation' done with fighter jet wreckage, ordnance Philippine News Agency 11 Mar 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said the parts of the wrecked FA-50PH fighter jet and the ordnance it carried underwent "controlled detonation".
- Minister of Defense Meets with Turkish Counterpart SPA 11 Mar 2025 -- Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has received Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler.
- Irish PM visits White House amid divisions on economy, Ukraine, Gaza VOA 11 Mar 2025 -- For more than 70 years, Irish leaders have visited the White House for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish-America heritage.
- HRH the Crown Prince, U.S. Secretary of State Review Bilateral Relations in Various Fields SPA 11 Mar 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio today at his office in Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
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- 11 March 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 11 Mar 2025
- Israel kills six Palestinians in Gaza, three in occupied West Bank Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Israeli airstrikes have killed at least six Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources.
- Hamas warns of famine as Israel's blockade of aid deepens hunger crisis in Gaza IRNA 11 Mar 2025 -- Gaza is in the throes of a humanitarian catastrophe as the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas warns of an impending famine due to Israel's continued blockade of aid for the 10th consecutive day.
- Hamas says Israel's blocking of aid entry to Gaza amounts to 'war crime' Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the Israeli decision to block the entry of humanitarian aid and basic needs into the besieged Gaza Strip amounts to "war crime and collective punishment."
- Israel conducts new West Bank raids amid 'Gazafication' project Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- The Israeli military has conducted new raids in several areas across the West Bank, pushing ahead with the "Gazafication" of the occupied Palestinian territory.
- UNRWA warns of another Gaza hunger crisis as Israel blocks humanitarian aid Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that another hunger crisis will threaten the survival of two million Palestinians living in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip if Israel continues blocking the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged territory.
- White House defends Trump's push to deport pro-Palestinian activist VOA 11 Mar 2025 -- The White House on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's deportation policy after the weekend arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and U.S. legal permanent resident, who played a prominent role in last year's university protests over the Gaza war.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Palestine Government of Norway 11 Mar 2025 -- 'The situation in Palestine has been in a critical phase since the first period of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza expired a week ago', says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- "Projects aimed at exiling Palestinians from their own lands are unacceptable" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 11 Mar 2025 -- Speaking at an iftar dinner with Palestinians, President Erdoğan said: "We will not allow new plans, based on 'divide and rule' tactic, to be implemented in our region. None of the projects aimed at exiling Palestinians from their own lands and making them suffer a second Nakba is acceptable."
- Yemen resumes strikes against Israeli ships as deadline passes for reopening Gaza's crossings Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Yemen announces resumption of military operations targeting Israeli vessels in key maritime regions off its coastline following the expiration of a deadline for the Israeli regime to reopen the Gaza Strip's crossings and allow aid into the war-wrecked and impoverished Palestinian territory.
- China warns Britain against 'provoking tensions' in South China Sea Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- China has warned Britain against labeling its actions in the South China Sea region "dangerous and destabilizing."
- 1st unilateral WPS drill bolsters PH Fleet's operational performance Philippine News Agency 11 Mar 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday announced that three major naval vessels from the Philippine Fleet (PF) took part in the first ever simultaneous unilateral and gunnery exercises held in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Monday.
- Syria: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the recent wave of violence EC/CEU 11 Mar 2025 -- "The European Union is gravely alarmed by the widespread violence in Syria's coastal region over the last days, which has caused a high number of victims, including many civilians."
- EU statement on Syria Government Offices of Sweden 12 Mar 2025 -- "The European Union is gravely alarmed by the widespread violence in Syria's coastal region over the last days, which has caused a high number of victims, including many civilians."
- OIC General Secretariat Welcomes the Agreement to Integrate all Syrian State Institutions Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 11 Mar 2025
- Agreement between the Syrian Interim Authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces US Dept. of State 11 Mar 2025 -- "The United States welcomes the recently announced agreement between the Syrian interim authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate the northeast into a unified Syria."
- Syria: Distressing scale of violence in coastal areas OHCHR 11 Mar 2025 -- Reports continue to emerge of the distressing scale of violence in Syria's coastal region since 6 March.
- Kidnappings, killings, lawlessness grip Syria under HTS rule Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- A wave of kidnappings in Syria under the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rule has reportedly caused residents to fear leaving their homes after dark.
- Israeli airstrikes target former military sites near Damascus, in southern Syria Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have struck former army barracks and outposts near Damascus and southern Syria, in the latest attack on the country's military infrastructure following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- Militants Hijack Train, Take Dozens Of Hostages In Restive Pakistan Region RFE/RL 11 Mar 2025 -- Militants hijacked a packed train in a tunnel in southwestern Pakistan, taking dozens of hostages as they battled with security forces, leaving several dead.
- Militants attack train, take hostages in Pakistan's Balochistan province VOA 11 Mar 2025 -- Militants attacked a cross-country passenger train Tuesday in Pakistan's restive southwestern Balochistan province, taking many hostages.
- Pakistan train hijacking: Police say armed militants hold 35 people hostage IRNA 11 Mar 2025 -- Armed militants are holding 35 people hostage after they attacked a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan, local police said.
- Gunmen take 35 hostages in attack on train in southwest Pakistan Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Militants have taken 35 passengers hostage after attacking a train in southwestern Pakistan.
- 27 per cent surge in number of children admitted for severe acute malnutrition treatment in Rohingya refugee camps UNICEF 11 Mar 2025 -- The number of children needing emergency treatment for severe acute malnutrition in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh has surged by 27 per cent in February 2025 compared to the same period last year, as worsening conditions push more young children into life-threatening hunger.
- Geneva Palais briefing note: Malnutrition tightening its grip on children in Rohingya refugee Camps UNICEF 11 Mar 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, Rana Flowers, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
- Bangladesh: Rohingya children's acute hunger surges amid funding cuts UN News 11 Mar 2025 -- In Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar refugee settlements, child malnutrition has surged and cuts to aid funding risk creating a humanitarian "catastrophe", the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.
- WHO injects fresh support into DR Congo vaccination drive UN News 11 Mar 2025 -- The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up efforts to improve vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by providing vital logistical support, including boats and motorcycles to reach remote communities along the Congo River.
- 'Haiti's survival is at stake,' says UN expert, warning of worsening crisis UN News 11 Mar 2025 -- Haiti is in freefall. Gangs are tightening their grip on the capital, violence is spreading, and "suffering permeates all social strata" in a nation teetering on the brink, according to the UN human rights office's designated expert on the country, William O'Neill.
- Sudan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest political developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Mar 2025 -- "The European Union reiterates its commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan and the sovereignty of the Sudanese people."
- Dalai Lama says his successor will be born in 'free world,' outside China Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, said in a new book his successor would be born in the "free world," which he described as outside China.
- Government declares 'Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen' (JKIM)' and 'Awami Action Committee (AAC)' as unlawful associations India PIB 11 Mar 2025 -- The Government has declared 'Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen' (JKIM)' and 'Awami Action Committee (AAC)' as unlawful associations for a period of 5 years under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967
- Gunmen attack hotel in Somalia, killing at least 5 VOA 11 Mar 2025 -- Gunmen stormed a hotel in the Somali city of Beledweyne on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead and triggering an ongoing siege, according to witnesses and a Somali lawmaker.
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- Philippine Ex-President Duterte 'Headed To Hague' After Arrest Over Deadly Antidrug Campaign RFE/RL 11 Mar 2025 -- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte boarded a Europe-bound plane on March 11, local media reported, hours after he was arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant linked to his decades-long campaign against drugs that killed thousands of people in the South East Asian nation.
- Duterte sent to Netherlands on International Criminal Court warrant Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was en route to the Netherlands on Tuesday to face trial before the International Criminal Court for his bloody "war on drugs" that left thousands of Filipinos dead, in a stunning development cheered by human rights advocates.
- Ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings IRNA 11 Mar 2025 -- Police in the Philippines have arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over a case of crime against humanity filed against him.
- Arrest necessary to ensure Duterte appearance in probe - ICC Philippine News Agency 11 Mar 2025 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued the arrest warrant against former president Rodrigo Duterte to ensure his appearance before the tribunal in connection with its investigation of his bloody war on drugs.
- PNP calls for calm as ICC issues arrest warrant for Duterte Philippine News Agency 11 Mar 2025 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading misinformation as the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for former president Rodrigo Duterte.
- Duterte's arrest won't undo the pain - drug war victims Philippine News Agency 11 Mar 2025 -- Families of victims killed in former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs said his arrest was a step toward justice but could never undo the suffering and loss they endured.
- PH laws, gov't nothing to do with Duterte's legal woes - Enrile Philippine News Agency 11 Mar 2025 -- Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on Tuesday said the legal troubles of former President Rodrigo Duterte are not related to Philippine laws and should not be blamed on the government.
- DFA defers actions on ICC warrant vs. Duterte to DOJ, other agencies Philippine News Agency 11 Mar 2025 -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said Tuesday the agency has yet to issue any instruction to its foreign mission in The Hague, as it defers actions related to the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte to law enforcement agencies, including the justice department.
- ICC warrant served: Palace says Duterte now under police custody Philippine News Agency 11 Mar 2025 -- Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now under police custody after arriving in Manila on Tuesday, following an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- Trump revokes security clearance of Biden officials in sweeping vendetta Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has ordered revocation of security clearances for dozens of officials, including several senior figures, from the country's former administration of Joe Biden in a sweeping move that has reignited debate over potential political purge.
- Exclusive: Suspected Russian Spy Seeks Top Security Post In Serbia, Central Asia RFE/RL 11 Mar 2025 -- A Russian diplomat recalled from Brussels amid a spy purge by Belgian authorities has been nominated to head the Belgrade mission of Europe's largest security body, a joint investigation by RFE/RL and several European media outlets has found.
- Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Issues Southwest Border Geographic Targeting Order US Treasury 11 Mar 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) to further combat the illicit activities and money laundering of Mexico-based cartels and other criminal actors along the southwest border of the United States. The GTO requires all money services businesses (MSBs) located in 30 ZIP codes across California and Texas near the southwest border to file Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) with FinCEN at a $200 threshold, in connection with cash transactions.
- Trump escalates trade war; doubles tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum VOA 11 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war with Canada on Tuesday, doubling the 25% U.S. tariff on its northern neighbor's steel and aluminum exports to 50% after Canada's Ontario provincial leader said he is adding a 25% levy on electricity sold to 1.5 million American customers.
- Commission responds to unjustified US steel and aluminium tariffs with countermeasures * European Commission 11 Mar 2025 -- In response to the imposition of new, unjustified US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports, the Commission has launched swift and proportionate countermeasures on US imports into the EU.
- EU countermeasures on US steel and aluminium tariffs explained European Commission 11 Mar 2025 -- On 12 March, the United States imposed tariffs of up to 25% on imports of steel, aluminium, and certain products containing steel and aluminium from the European Union and other trading partners. In response, the Commission is launching a series of countermeasures to protect European businesses, workers and consumers from the impact of these unjustified trade restrictions.
- EU countermeasures on US steel and aluminium tariffs explained European Commission 11 Mar 2025
- Regional organisations must respect and promote human rights while countering terrorism: UN expert OHCHR 11 Mar 2025 -- Dozens of regional organisations around the world play a vital role in the fight against terrorism, but they have also enabled serious human rights violations and evaded adequate scrutiny, a UN expert said today.
- Troubled international situation poses a threat to Sweden Swedish Security Service 11 Mar 2025 -- Developments internationally occur quickly and could affect Swedish security. Sweden is experiencing a serious security situation, and there is a substantial risk that this situation could deteriorate.
- Meeting with Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky President of Russia 11 Mar 2025 -- The head of the region reported to the President on the socioeconomic development of the Arkhangelsk Region.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Secretary General of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Feridun Sinirlioglu, Moscow, March 11, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Mar 2025
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna at a meeting with Barrot: Russia must not be rewarded with the return of its frozen assets Estonia MFA 11 Mar 2025 -- On 10 and 11 March, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna was on a visit to Paris, meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot today and with Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad yesterday to discuss help to Ukraine and European security.
- 5 takeaways from China's National People's Congress Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- China's 10-day National People Congress ended in Beijing on Tuesday amid sweeping promises from the country's leaders to boost economic growth, support AI and to take control over democratic Taiwan.
- China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session Global Times 11 Mar 2025 -- The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its third session on Tuesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on March 11, 2025 PRC MofA 11 Mar 2025
- UK changes rules to allow freer travel by Hong Kongers Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- The British government says Hong Kongers holding a British National Overseas, or BNO, passport will soon be allowed to travel to the country without completing an advance travel authorization form, allowing people to flee a political crackdown in the city more easily.
- Hong Kong social worker convicted of rioting for her role in 2019 protests Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- A social worker and rights activist was convicted on Tuesday of participating in a riot during Hong Kong's 2019 pro-democracy protests.
- Fate of 8 Uyghurs in Thailand in limbo after 40 deported to China VOA 11 Mar 2025 -- Human rights advocates say at least some of the eight ethnic minority Uyghurs who remain in Thailand's custody since authorities deported 40 others to China last month are at risk of the same fate.
- Presidium of China's annual legislative session holds 3rd meeting People's Daily 11 Mar 2025 -- The presidium of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held its third meeting Monday.
- Despite withdrawal, U.S. to continue WHA support for Taiwan: MOFA CNA 11 Mar 2025 -- The United States is expected to maintain its long-term support for Taiwan's efforts to join the World Health Organization (WHO) despite Washington's withdrawal from the international organization, a Taiwanese diplomat said Tuesday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Mar 2025
- U.S. and ROK Military Gangsters Launch Large-scale Joint Military Exercises KCNA 11 Mar 2025 -- The U.S. and the ROK military gangsters launched the large-scale joint military exercises Freedom Shield 2025, an aggressive and confrontational war rehearsal, on March 10.
- Sanctions pose challenges to Iran's fight against drug trafficking: Official IRNA 11 Mar 2025 -- Hossein Zolfaghari, the secretary general of the Drug Control Headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said on Monday that the imposition of unilateral and cruel sanctions on Iranian citizens and the government not only hindered efforts to combat drug trafficking but also increased the costs of healthcare programs.
- Iran succumbs to no request under pressure, threat, or sanction: Official IRNA 11 Mar 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has stressed that the Iranian nation will not welcome any request under pressure, sanction, or threat.
- 'Do whatsoever you want': President Pezeshkian rejects talks with US under threats Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharply rebuked the Trump administration's maximalist approach toward Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic is not Ukraine and it will not negotiate with the United States under threats or coercion.
- Senior official: Iran not to cave in under pressure of sanctions Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Islamic Republic will not cave in to external pressure, adding that the so-called rights advocates are themselves the biggest rights violators for subjecting Iran to the most brutal sanctions.
- Foreign minister says Iran stands with Iraq to thwart unlawful U.S. moves IRNA 11 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is determined to fulfill its obligation to the Iraqi administration in thwarting unlawful actions by the United States.
- Iran: US decision to revoke Iraq waiver 'extremely deplorable' Press TV 11 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has slammed the new US administration's decision to revoke Iraq's sanctions waiver for importing electricity from Iran.
- Japanese trade minister fails to secure U.S. tariff exemptions: media People's Daily 11 Mar 2025 -- Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Yoji Muto has met with U.S. officials in Washington to seek exemptions from President Donald Trump's planned tariffs on steel, automobiles, and other imports, but failed to secure assurances, local media reported on Tuesday.
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Mar 2025
- Thailand's power and fuel cuts hurting ordinary Myanmar residents Radio Free Asia 11 Mar 2025 -- Thailand's move to cut off electricity, fuel and internet service to an area across the border in Myanmar rife with scam centers is hurting ordinary people more than the crime syndicates it was trying target, residents told Radio Free Asia.
- South Africa's energy future and strategic partnerships in the G20: Exclusive from Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa People's Daily 11 Mar 2025 -- Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa, currently serving as South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy, sat down for an interview with the press and other essential stakeholders, where he laid down the energy problems the nation faces and how it plans to tackle them even as they prepare to head the G20 summit.
- In the face of 'unprecedented pressure', EU calls for primacy of international law and partnership UN News 11 Mar 2025 -- The European Union remains committed to upholding international law and defending the United Nations Charter amid growing security threats, the bloc's top diplomat told the Security Council on Tuesday.
- Security Council Debate Sparks Praise for European Union's UN Commitment, Criticism for Alleged Russophobia UN Security Council 11 Mar 2025 -- The European Union remains the United Nations' reliable partner of choice and a cornerstone of its financing, even amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, the Security Council heard today during its annual briefing on cooperation between the two entities.
- United Nations: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas after her address to the UN Security Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Mar 2025
- United Nations: Speech by High Representative Kaja Kallas at the annual UN Security Council session on EU-UN cooperation European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Mar 2025
- Cooperation between the EU and UN is more important now than ever: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation with the EU.
- Top Romanian Court Upholds Ban On Nationalist Calin Georgescu Running For President RFE/RL 11 Mar 2025 -- Romania's Constitutional Court has upheld the decision to bar populist Calin Georgescu from running in the May presidential election.
- Greenland Holds Crucial Elections; Brussels Delays New System For Travelers RFE/RL 11 Mar 2025
- World News in Brief: Syria families executed, Duterte arrested on ICC warrant, Sudan's healthcare collapse UN News 11 Mar 2025 -- Days of violence against Syria's mainly ethnic Alawite communities have included the summary execution of entire families, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, confirmed on Tuesday.
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