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• US Launches Large-Scale Attack On Huthi Rebels, Warns Iran To End Support RFE/RL 16 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.
• US Officials Pledge To Keep Hitting Huthi Targets In Yemen RFE/RL 16 Mar 2025 -- U.S. officials vowed to continue hitting Huthi targets in Yemen after launching air strikes aimed at curbing the group's attacks on maritime shipping and naval vessels in the Gulf region.
• US launches air strikes on Yemen's Houthis; raid could further tilt balance of power in Mideast: expert Global Times 16 Mar 2025 -- US fighter jets carried out a series of air strikes across Yemen on Saturday, killing at least 31 people as of press time, after US President Donald Trump warned the Houthi group not to attack ships passing through the Red Sea, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
• Yemen attacks USS Harry Truman in Red Sea in retaliation for deadly strikes Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and its accompanying vessels in the Red Sea in retaliation for the latest aggression against the Arab nation.
• Yemen says American aircraft carrier targeted in the Red Sea in revenge for U.S. aggression IRNA 16 Mar 2025 -- The Yemeni army says it has launched missile and drone attacks against American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea in retaliation for Washington's latest airstrikes against the Arab country.
• Yemen vows painful response to deadly U.S. strikes IRNA 16 Mar 2025 -- Yemen's Army has condemned the deadly U.S. aggression against Yemen in support of Israel, pledging that the nation will punish the criminal regime in a "painful" manner.
• Ansarullah leader: US aggression against Yemen will be met with escalation Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- The leader of the Ansarullah resistance movement has warned the United States that the aggression against Yemen will be met with escalation, and that the Yemeni Armed Forces will target the American aircraft carrier, and warships in the region.
• Yemen vows 'professional and painful' response to deadly US strikes Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- Yemen's Supreme Political Council has condemned the deadly US aggression against the country in support of Israel, pledging that the nation will punish the criminal regime in a "painful" manner.
• U.S. attack on Yemen was a 'futile attempt' to stop support for Palestine: Hezbollah IRNA 16 Mar 2025 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has condemned the overnight attack on Yemeni targets by the United States and Britain, calling it a "futile attempt" to hinder the Arab country's support for Palestine.
• US-UK aggression on Yemen 'desperate attempt' to stop support for Palestine: Hezbollah Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has strongly condemned the latest US-British aggression against Yemen as a blatant violation of international law, calling it a "desperate attempt" to prevent the resilient Yemeni people from supporting Palestine.
• Iran condemns deadly U.S. aggression against Yemen IRNA 16 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the overnight military aggression by the United States and Britain against Yemen, describing the airstrikes as a major threat to both regional and international peace and security.
• IRGC chief: Iran has no role in shaping Yemen's national policies IRNA 16 Mar 2025 -- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salaman has squarely rejected U.S. allegations of Iranian involvement in Yemen's decision-making and national policies.
• Iran roundly denounces renewed US, British aggression on Yemen Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the latest airstrikes carried out by the US and the UK against several sites in the Yemeni capital Sana'a and elsewhere in the Arab nation, which left dozens of people, including women and children, killed and injured.
• Russia urges US to halt Yemen aggression, engage in dialogue Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, called for all parties to refrain from "using force" in Yemen and engage in "political dialogue."
• Yemen: 31 dead, over 100 wounded in U.S.-Britain airstrikes IRNA 16 Mar 2025 -- The Yemeni government says 31 people have been killed in the latest airstrikes carried out by the United States and Britain in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, and elsewhere in the Arab nation.

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• UK active in marshalling European allies in sending troops to Ukraine Global Times 16 Mar 2025 -- As the fate of a proposed cease-fire plan to end Russia-Ukraine conflict remains uncertain and the latest battlefield dynamic adds to the complexity of the situation, European leaders presented varying attitudes toward the way and scale of military support for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal after a virtual summit on Saturday.
• Three New "Adir" (F-35i) Aircraft Landed Last Week (Thursday) at the Nevatim Airbase Israel Defense Forces 16 Mar 2025
• Pakistan Navy's second Hangor-class submarine launched in China Global Times 16 Mar 2025 -- The Pakistan Navy's second Hangor-class submarine was recently launched in China, with a Chinese expert expecting the boat with strong comprehensive combat capability to become a mainstay for the Pakistan Navy and represent a high level of military cooperation between the two countries to safeguard peace and stability in the region.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Margaret Brennan of CBS's Face the Nation US Dept. of State 16 Mar 2025

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• US calls latest Hamas' ceasefire proposal a 'non-starter' despite Israeli violations Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- United States, Israel's biggest benefactor, has called the latest demands by Hamas resistance movement regarding the Gaza ceasefire "an unacceptable response."
• Israeli drone strikes kill three civilians in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- At least three civilians were killed when Israeli military aircraft carried out separate airstrikes targeting vehicles in southern Lebanon in a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement with the Arab country.
• Palestinian children remain deprived of the most essential supplies and services UNICEF 16 Mar 2025 -- Statement by UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder

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• EU pledges €2.5 billion to support Syria and the region European Commission 16 Mar 2025 -- Today, in a pivotal moment for Syria's transition, the European Union hosted the ninth edition of the Brussels Conference "Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition."
• Speech by President von der Leyen at the 9th Brussels Conference on Syria European Commission 16 Mar 2025
• Violence in Syria Prime Minister of Australia 16 Mar 2025 -- "The Australian Government condemns the recent horrific violence in Syria's coastal region."
• Baluch Militants Attack Pakistani Security Convoy, Killing At Least 5 RFE/RL 16 Mar 2025 -- Baluch militants attacked a Pakistani security convoy, killing at least five people, officials said, the latest in a series of attacks in troubled regions bordering Afghanistan.
• UN chief: Discussing humanitarian aid corridor from Bangladesh to Myanmar Radio Free Asia 16 Mar 2025 -- The United Nations is discussing the possibility of a humanitarian aid corridor to Myanmar from Bangladesh in an effort to create equitable conditions for Rohingya refugees to eventually return, the U.N. chief said in Dhaka on Saturday.
• Iran president welcomes peace treaty between Armenia, Azerbaijan Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the long-awaited peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, reiterating Iran's commitment to promoting regional peace and stability.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina destabilisation of national institutions Australia DFAT 16 Mar 2025 -- The Australian Government is concerned by recent developments that destabilise Bosnia and Herzegovina's national institutions and inflame ethnic tensions.

News Reports

• On the President's Action to Protect Americans from Dangerous Foreign Gang Members US Dept. of State 16 Mar 2025 -- "Under the President's direction, his administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to initiate the removal of hundreds of dangerous members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a vicious and violent Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), which has been threatening our nation, conducting irregular warfare, and terrorizing Americans."
• Statement from the Press Secretary The White House 16 Mar 2025
• EU leaders are 'affectionate puppies' at the feet of their master: Putin's aide Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy aide drew parallels between European leaders and "affectionate puppies," reflecting Putin's earlier comments on US influence over European politics.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Mar 2025
• China customs vows to intensify efforts to help firms stabilize overseas orders Global Times 16 Mar 2025 -- China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Sunday that it is accelerating the introduction of measures to promote steady growth in foreign trade, including efforts to help enterprises stabilize overseas orders.
• Chinese cities strengthen policy efforts to help stabilize real estate market Global Times 16 Mar 2025 -- Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province, on Sunday announced plans to raise the maximum housing provident fund loan to 2.31 million yuan ($319,155), while further lowering the minimum down payment requirement, making it the latest Chinese city to boost housing provident fund loan support to further unlock demand and revitalize the property market.
• Taiwan protests rep office name change on South African gov't website CNA 16 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Sunday that it had lodged an official protest over the "unilateral" change to the name of Taiwan's representative office on a South African government website.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Mar 2025
• Talks Held between Vice Foreign Ministers of DPRK and Russia KCNA 16 Mar 2025 -- Talks were held here on Saturday between Kim Jong Gyu, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Andrei Rudenko, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
• DPRK Foreign Minister Meets Russian Foreign Ministry Delegation KCNA 16 Mar 2025 -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met and had a friendly talk with a delegation of the Russian Foreign Ministry led by Vice-Minister Andrei Rudenko which paid a courtesy call on her on Saturday.
• KCNA Commentary Warns against Any War Reinforcements KCNA 16 Mar 2025 -- The U.S. is getting ever more undisguised in its intention to become the most hostile and confrontational entity to the DPRK through practical actions.
• IRGC chief: Iran will not start a war but will respond decisively to threats Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that while the Islamic Republic will never seek to initiate a war, it remains determined to deliver a resolute response to any threats or acts of aggression by the enemies.
• Washington has no authority to dictate Iran's foreign policy: Araqchi IRNA 16 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the United States has "no business" dictating Iran's foreign policy, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to stop supporting Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement.
• US has no authority or business dictating Iran's foreign policy: Araghchi Press TV 16 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has asserted that the US government has no authority to dictate the Islamic Republic's foreign policy.
• Press conference - Melbourne Prime Minister of Australia 16 Mar 2025
• PNP to assist Interpol in possible arrest of Duterte co-accused Philippine News Agency 16 Mar 2025 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it would assist anew the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) if arrest warrants are issued against others accused in the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into the Duterte administration's war on drugs.
• Serbia's Vucic Says Government Gets 'The Message' After Biggest Protest In Decades RFE/RL 16 Mar 2025 -- President Aleksandar Vucic acknowledged the "enormous negative energy and anger" directed at authorities as the Serbian capital witnessed its biggest public protest in decades.