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• US Launches Large-Scale Attack On Huthi Rebels, Warns Iran To End Support RFE/RL 15 Mar 2025 -- The US military has launched a large-scale attack against Iran-linked Huthi fighters in Yemen and warned Tehran that it must immediately cease support for US-designated terrorist group.
• CENTCOM Forces Launch Large Scale Operation Against Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen CENTCOM 15 Mar 2025 -- On March 15, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) initiated an operation consisting of precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen in order to restore freedom of navigation.
• President Trump Is Standing Up to Terrorism and Protecting International Commerce The White House 15 Mar 2025
• The U.S. launches large-scale military strikes against Yemen IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- The United States has launched airstrikes against Yemen as the Arab country has pledged to attack any Israeli-linked ship passing through the Red and Arabian Seas in response to the regime's blockade on the Gaza Strip.
• Resistance groups rage against US aggression on Yemen, Washington's bid to protect Israel Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- Various resistance movements have unanimously delivered a strong condemnation of the United States and the UK's ongoing aggression against Yemen, which began with intensified deadly force earlier amid Washington's efforts to protect the Israeli regime in the face of Sana'a's pro-Palestinian operations.
• Trump orders airstrikes on Sana'a to shield Israel from Yemen's fury Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- American and British warplanes savagely attack Yemen, killing as many as 18 civilians after the US president vows using "overwhelming lethal force" against the already impoverished Arab Peninsula nation that had recently resumed a ban on Israeli ships from crossing key maritime regions.

Defense Policy / Programs

• USS Gravely Deploys to U.S. Northern Command Area of Responsibility US Navy 15 Mar 2025 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) departed Naval Weapons Station Yorktown for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Northern Command Area of Responsibility (USNORTHCOM AOR), March 15. The ship will operate in U.S. and international waters.
• USS Truxtun Deploys from Naval Station Norfolk US Navy 15 Mar 2025 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled independent deployment today.
• Successful pilot ejection confirmed in fighter aircraft crash in South China's Hainan: PLA Navy Global Times 15 Mar 2025 -- At around 1:30 pm on Saturday, a fighter aircraft from the navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command crashed during a training exercise, landing in an unpopulated area near Jialai Township, Lingao County, South China's Hainan Province, the PLA Navy said in a statement. The pilot(s) successfully ejected, and no collateral damage was reported on the ground. The Southern Theater Command Navy is managing the aftermath, while the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
• INS IMPHAL COMPLETES VISIT TO PORT LOUIS FOR NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS India PIB 15 Mar 2025 -- INS Imphal completed her port visit to Mauritius and left Port Louis on 14 Mar 25
• The U.S. expels South Africa's ambassador, calls him 'race-baiting' politician IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- The United States has expelled South Africa's ambassador, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio charging that the envoy is a "race-baiting politician" who hates the U.S. and President Donald Trump.
• US says South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' over his criticism of Trump Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- The United States has declared South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, following his remarks critical of US President Donald Trump.

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• Dozens of Wanted Individuals Arrested and Many Weapons Seized: The Counterterrorism Operation in Judea and Samaria Continues Israel Defense Forces 15 Mar 2025
• Hamas condemns 'brutal' Israeli attack in northern Gaza IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- Hamas has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza that killed at least nine Palestinians, including two local journalists, and left several others critically injured.
• Nine Palestinians, including two journalists, killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- At least nine Palestinians, including two local journalists, have been killed in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza.
• Hamas: We have acted with high responsibility, ball is now in Israel's court Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- Hamas says it has acted responsibly in the latest round of ceasefire negotiations for Gaza, adding that it has accepted a proposal from mediators and the ball is now in the Israeli regime's court.
• Israeli airstrike kills 9 Palestinians in northern Gaza Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- An Israeli airstrike on the northern Gaza Strip has killed at least nine Palestinians, including three local journalists, medics say.
• Palestine demands intl. action to stop Israeli demolitions in West Bank camps Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has denounced the widespread home demolitions by Israeli military forces in the three refugee camps in the northern West Bank, calling for international action to stop the policy.
• Speaker Berri: Lebanon will not give up its land and soil IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri says the country will not relinquish even an inch of its land under any circumstances.
• Lebanon will not surrender an iota of its soil, says Parliament Speaker Berri Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has censured the Israeli prime minister's latest remarks that the regime forces will remain stationed at five sites in southern Lebanon, stressing that his country will not give up any inch of its land "under no circumstances."
• Israeli aid block costing Gaza children their lives: UNICEF Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, warns that Israel's blockade on the entry of humanitarian supplies into the Gaza Strip is costing Palestinian children their lives.
• UNRWA Situation Report #163 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.All information updated for 5-11 March 2025 UNRWA 15 Mar 2025

Other Conflicts

• 'Time for bold moves': UN urges inclusive transition as Syria marks 14 years of conflict UN News 15 Mar 2025 -- Marking 14 years since the start of the Syrian conflict, top UN officials raised alarm over renewed violence and growing instability, warning that without urgent action, Syria's fragile transition could be at risk.
• Iraq says key Islamic State leader is dead VOA 15 Mar 2025 -- One of the Islamic State terror group's most senior leaders is dead, killed in what U.S. and Iraqi officials describe as a joint operation.
• OSCE Mission to BiH condemns all forms of violence OSCE 15 Mar 2025 -- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) condemns all forms of violence, including those targeting political actors, journalists and other citizens.
• League welcomes agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan League of Arab States 15 Mar 2025 -- The League of Arab States welcomed the announcement of a peace agreement between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, viewing it as a pivotal and essential step towards ending the longstanding conflict between the two nations and fostering sustainable peace in the Caucasus region.
• PBBM: Collaboration with ex-rebels vital to sustain peace in PH Philippine News Agency 15 Mar 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has stressed the importance of bridging political differences and establishing a common goal with former rebels to maintain peace and order in the country.
• Myanmar's junta seeks to regain air edge with foreign night vision drones Radio Free Asia 15 Mar 2025 -- Chinese- and Russian-made drones using night vision cameras are giving Myanmar's military junta an advantage in its war against rebel groups, according to sources on the ground, touching off what one observer termed a "drone arms race" between the two sides.

News Reports

• RFA operations may cease following federal grants termination Radio Free Asia 15 Mar 2025 -- The federal grants that fund Radio Free Asia and partner networks were terminated Saturday morning, according to a grant termination notice received by RFA.
• Trump Signs Executive Order For Major Cuts To 7 Agencies, Including RFE/RL Overseer USAGM RFE/RL 15 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to reduce seven federal agencies - including the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and other federal broadcasters.
• Statement from Attorney General Pamela Bondi on Federal Judge Blocking Deportations US Dept. of Justice 15 Mar 2025
• Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua The White House 15 Mar 2025
• Air Force major pilots NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission US Air Force 15 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers, NASA astronaut, successfully completed her next mission: space.
• NASA, SpaceX launch crew to space station to retrieve stuck astronauts VOA 15 Mar 2025 -- The replacement crew for the International Space Station was launched late Friday, paving the way for the return home of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, two NASA astronauts stuck on the space station for nine months.
• FPRRD faces ICC judges via video link; next hearing on Sept. 23 Philippine News Agency 15 Mar 2025 -- Former president Rodrigo R. Duterte made his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) via a video link on Friday (Manila time), with the next hearing for confirmation of his charges set for Sept. 23.
• Gov't won't meddle in FPRRD camp's ICC defense Philippine News Agency 15 Mar 2025 -- The Philippine government will not intervene as the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte begins preparing for his defense against the charges of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court (ICC), Malacañang said Saturday.
• Palace: Justice rolling down after FPRRD faces ICC's 'fair' pre-trial Philippine News Agency 15 Mar 2025 -- Justice is "starting to roll down" after the International Criminal Court (ICC) held its "fair" pre-trial on former president Rodrigo R. Duterte's drug war case, Malacañang said on Saturday.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2025
• Telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, Emomali Rahmon, and Ilham Aliyev President of Russia 15 Mar 2025
• China launches new satellites People's Daily 15 Mar 2025 -- China on Saturday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing a remote sensing satellite into space.
• G7 foreign ministers highlight Taiwan support, peace, stability CNA 15 Mar 2025 -- The G7 foreign ministers on Friday cited support for Taiwan and reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
• Taiwan slams China for using Anti-Secession Law to justify annexation CNA 15 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Friday criticized Chinese authorities for using the Anti-Secession Law to justify annexing Taiwan after Beijing's No. 3 official stressed the use of legal measures against Taiwan independence at a symposium marking the law's 20th anniversary.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Mar 2025
• Lai Ching-te's separatist statements spark widespread criticism in Taiwan People's Daily 15 Mar 2025 -- People from various sectors in Taiwan have expressed strong concerns over the latest statements made by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, warning such comments could lead to escalated tension and standstill of cross-Strait exchanges.
• Int'l Affairs Analyst of DPRK on Doctrine of "America First" KCNA 15 Mar 2025 -- Kim Myong Chol, an international affairs analyst of the DPRK, issued the following article titled "'America first' prioritizing the U.S. exclusive interests will positively promote the whole world's multi-polarization":
• Iran says its oil exports cannot be stopped IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says Western sanctions cannot halt Iran's oil exports, as the country is determined to protect its share of the global energy market.
• Iran will never back down from its share in global oil market: Government spokeswoman Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says the Islamic Republic will never back down from its share in the global oil market.
• Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejects 'unfounded' G7 allegations against Iran IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned allegations made against Iran by foreign ministers from the group of seven industrialized countries, known as G7, dismissing them as totally unfounded and hypocritical.
• Iran ready for talks with European countries based on mutual respect: Foreign minister IRNA 15 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in a telephone conversation with his Dutch counterpart, Caspar Veldkamp, reiterated Iran's readiness to engage in dialogue with European countries based on mutual respect and shared interests.
• Iran ready to engage in talks with Europeans based on mutual respect, common interests: Araghchi Press TV 15 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to engage in talks with European countries based on mutual respect and common interests.
• China, Russia, Iran endorse dialogue for nuclear solution Global Times 15 Mar 2025 -- China, Russia and Iran issued a joint statement on Friday, reaffirming that political and diplomatic engagement and dialogue remains the only viable and practical option for the Iranian nuclear issue after deputy foreign ministers of the three nations held a meeting in Beijing on Friday.
• UN: Iran using drones to enforce hijab law VOA 15 Mar 2025 -- A Friday report by the United Nations says Iran is using advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition and a citizen-reporting app to crack down on violations of its mandatory hijab laws.
• China, Russia, Iran reaffirm dialogue as only viable option for Iranian nuclear issue People's Daily 15 Mar 2025 -- China, Russia and Iran held a meeting in Beijing to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue on Friday, in a fresh bid to strengthen communication and pave the way for resumption of talks.
• China proposes five points on proper settlement of Iranian nuclear issue People's Daily 15 Mar 2025 -- China proposed five points on the proper settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi in Beijing on Friday.
• Prime Minister Carney to strengthen ties with France and the United Kingdom and reaffirm Canada's sovereignty Prime Minister of Canada 15 Mar 2025 -- The Prime Minister and Canada's new government are focused on what matters most right now: creating more higher-paying jobs, building new trade relationships with reliable partners, and making Canada more secure.
• Widespread power outage in Cuba leaves millions in dark VOA 15 Mar 2025 -- Cuba's power grid failed Friday night, leaving millions of the island nation's 10 million residents in the dark.
• Thousands Of Hungarian Opposition Supporters Rally; PM Orban Vows Crackdown On Media RFE/RL 15 Mar 2025 -- Thousands of Hungarians rallied in Budapest to protest Prime Minister Viktor Orban as the leader of the surging opposition Tisza party vowed to end Orban's 15-year rule.
• Tens Of Thousands Fill Belgrade Streets In Massive Serbian Student-Led Protest RFE/RL 15 Mar 2025 -- Tens of thousands of people jammed the streets of central Belgrade, the largest in a wave of student-led demonstrations demanding Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's government be held accountable for a deadly canopy collapse at a railway station in November.
• Romanian Far-Right Candidate Cleared For Ballot In May Election Rerun RFE/RL 15 Mar 2025 -- Election authorities have cleared an ultranationalist party leader to run in Romania's May presidential election, days after the Constitutional Court upheld a decision to bar far-right populist Calin Georgescu from the ballot.
• UN chief affirms solidarity with Bangladesh amid political transition UN News 15 Mar 2025 -- On a visit to Bangladesh, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the pivotal moment the country is facing as it navigates a period of significant transition and reform.