27 March 2025 Military News |
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- Top U.S. officials blasted for jaw-dropping security breach People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- Top U.S. officials are facing a tsunami of criticism after a journalist was accidentally invited to their online discussion over war plans on Houthi forces in Yemen.
- The Atlantic releases full text of group chat on Yemen airstrike plans, White House responds People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, released on Wednesday the full content of a group chat regarding the operation plan to strike Houthi forces in Yemen, after President Donald Trump and several high-ranking officials claimed the group chat did not contain classified information.
- Combined Drug Operation Seizes Six Tons of Cocaine in Gulf of Guinea AFRICOM 27 Mar 2025 -- In a significant combined operation, the French Navy seized over six tons of cocaine from a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea on Saturday, March 15.
- South Carolina National Guard Fights Upstate Wildfires Army News 27 Mar 2025 -- Following a successful fire suppression support mission in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina National Guard aviation units are helping control wildfires in the Upstate.
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- Joint Statement on the United States Department of Defense and Federated States of Micronesia Understanding on Shared Force Posture and Infrastructure Priorities DoD 27 Mar 2025 -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Wesley Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) announced today that they reached a mutual understanding to enable the U.S. Department of Defense to begin planning and construction on key infrastructure projects in the State of Yap.
- Defense Department Nominees Promise Better Warfighting Tools, Improved Medical Care DoD News 27 Mar 2025 -- More efficient and faster acquisition, better technology and military hardware, and better medical care to keep service members healthy were among the commitments made on Capitol Hill today by three Defense Department nominees.
- Hegseth Brings DOD's Message to Troops on Guam DoD News 27 Mar 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived today in Guam, where he addressed hundreds of troops stationed in the region and a group of World War II veterans in attendance about the Defense Department's aligned core tenets of restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and reestablishing deterrence.
- In his confirmation hearing, Meink stresses the need for speed, innovation US Air Force 27 Mar 2025 -- Dr. Troy E. Meink, nominated to be the next secretary of the Department of the Air Force, told a Senate committee March 27 that America's "near-peer competitors are evolving faster that we are" and that the Air Force and Space Force must "innovate faster" to meet the challenge.
- US-Kenya partnership fortified through joint engineering efforts at Camp Simba US Air Force 27 Mar 2025 -- Camp Simba, strategically located near the Kenyan naval base in Manda Bay, exemplifies the flourishing U.S.-Kenyan partnership, strengthened by Kenya's designation as a major non-NATO ally in 2024.
- Luke AFB concludes final US F-16 divestment US Air Force 27 Mar 2025 -- The 56th Fighter Wing flew the final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight out of Luke Air Force Base, March 24, delivering it to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB.
- Airmen at 105th AW modernize C-17 fleet with microvanes US Air Force 27 Mar 2025 -- The 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is playing a fundamental role in a modernization initiative aimed at the whole U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III fleet and has become the first base to permanently maintain the new, innovative technology on one of its own aircraft.
- Warrior Completes Port Visit to Kobe, Japan US Navy 27 Mar 2025 -- The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) departed Kobe, Japan, March 26, following a two-day port visit.
- US Navy to Christen Future USNS Billy Frank Jr. US Navy Press Release 27 Mar 2025 -- The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11) during a ceremony on Saturday, March 29, at 10:00 a.m. CDT at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama.
- US Space Force certifies United Launch Alliance Vulcan for National Security Space Launch missions United States Space Force 27 Mar 2025 -- Space Systems Command's Assured Access to Space organization has announced the certification of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan launch system for National Security Space Launch missions. ULA is now eligible to launch NSSL missions as one of two certified providers.
- Update on the search and recovery efforts regarding the missing United States servicemembers Lithuania MND 27 Mar 2025 -- The search and rescue operation launched on March 25 to recover four U.S. servicemembers and a tracked vehicle missing in the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Area in Pabradė continues through March 27.
- Four US soldiers still missing, rescue operation ongoing Lithuania MND 27 Mar 2025 -- On March 25, four United States soldiers and one tracked vehicle went missing during an exercise at a training area in Lithuania.
- Recovery Efforts Continue at Site of Submerged Vehicle in Search for Missing Soldiers Army News 27 Mar 2025 -- Efforts continue by U.S. and Lithuanian personnel March 27 in the search and recovery for four missing U.S. Army Soldiers and their M88 armored vehicle near Pabradė, Lithuania.
- One year since accession: Sweden commence first contribution to NATO's Air Policing mission NATO Allied Air Command 27 Mar 2025 -- Yesterday Six Jas 39 Gripen from Norrbotten Wing of the Swedish Air Force, landed at Malbork Air base, Poland, as they prepare to take on NATO's enhanced Air Policing Mission for the first time since their accession.
- Royal Air Force Typhoons Arrive in Malbork, Poland, ahead of NATO's enhanced Air Policing Mission NATO Allied Air Command 27 Mar 2025 -- Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon jets have landed at the 22nd Air Base in Malbork, Poland, ahead of NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission (eAP).
- NATO Secretary General visits Thales Herstal factory NATO 27 Mar 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to Herstal, Belgium on Thursday (27 February 2025) for a meeting with the Chairman and CEO of the Thales Group, Patrice Caine. While in Herstal, Mr Rutte toured the Thales factory with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart De Wever.
- NATO Allies discuss boosting defence spending and industrial capacity with the European Commissioner for Defence and Space NATO 27 Mar 2025 -- On Wednesday (26 March 2025), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska welcomed the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, to NATO Headquarters for a meeting with Allies in the North Atlantic Council.
- PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 27 March 2025 Gov.UK 27 Mar 2025
- Greetings on National Guard Day President of Russia 27 Mar 2025
- Visit to Atomflot Maritime Operations Headquarters President of Russia 27 Mar 2025
- Launch of the Perm nuclear-powered submarine President of Russia 27 Mar 2025 -- During his visit to Atomflot, Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in the official ceremony to launch the new nuclear-powered submarine Perm.
- Vladimir Putin visited Arkhangelsk nuclear-powered cruiser submarine President of Russia 27 Mar 2025 -- The President toured the cruiser's control centre, the crew quarters and weapons storage facilities, and also spoke with the crew members.
- Macron Pushes Forward With Reassurance Force Plans For Ukraine Following Summit RFE/RL 27 Mar 2025 -- Leaders from more than 30 countries met in Paris for talks about to how to firm up Ukraine's position on and off the battlefield as they promised new aid and considered proposals on the potential deployment of European forces in the country to complement a future cease-fire or peace deal.
- Meeting on Peace and Security for Ukraine. Élysée - President of France 27 Mar 2025 -- The President of the French Republic chaired a meeting on peace and security for Ukraine with heads of state and government on Thursday, 27 March.
- PM remarks following the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris: 27 March 2025 Gov.UK 27 Mar 2025
- Prime Minister meets Coalition of the Willing in Paris following UK military planning meetings Gov.UK 27 Mar 2025 -- The Prime Minister will co-host the next meeting of the Coalition of the Willing alongside President Macron in Paris today (Thursday 27 March).
- The President in Paris: We need to create firm security guarantees for Ukraine President of the Republic of Lithuania 27 Mar 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda is participating in the "coalition of the willing" meeting in Paris on Thursday. The meeting was initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Carrier Fujian's tests normal arrangement, Chinese Defense Ministry says over vessel's 7th sea trial Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson called for a calm mindset over information suggesting that the Fujian, China's first 80,000 ton-class electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier, has recently embarked on its seventh sea trial, during which analysts expect tests on aircraft takeoff and landing.
- China's defense ministry responds to Hegseth's X poll on 'Department of Defense' or 'Department of War' Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- When asked to comment on the news that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suggested renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, and previously, Hegseth had stated that the US does not seek to go to war with China but will rebuild its military to be prepared for conflict, China's Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian told the Global Times on Thursday that whether the US Department of Defense changes its name is an internal matter for the US, and the ministry does not comment on such a question.
- China-US military exchanges are advancing as planned: Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- When asked about whether the Chinese and US militaries would conduct important exchanges in the near future and on further information on the bilateral military relations, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Thursday that the two sides have reached some preliminary consensus on China-US military exchanges, which are advancing as planned. Building a stable China-US military relationship serves the common interests of both sides and meets the expectations of the international community.
- North Korea unveils its first airborne radar, AI-powered suicide drones Radio Free Asia 27 Mar 2025 -- North Korea unveiled what appears to be its first airborne radar system and suicide attack drones equipped with artificial intelligence, adding to indications that Russia has provided technical assistance in exchange for the North sending troops to fight Ukraine.
- North Korea's Kim Parades New Drones Amid Reports It's Sent More Troops To Russia RFE/RL 27 Mar 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paraded new military drones amid reports that he has sent an additional 3,000 troops to help Russia in its war on Ukraine.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Guides Defence Science Research Work KCNA 27 Mar 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, guided the defence science research work of the Unmanned Aeronautical Technology Complex and the detective electronic warfare research group on March 25-26.
- Spartan supports fisheries patrol in Marshall Islands Australia DOD 27 Mar 2025 -- An Air Force C-27J Spartan and its crew have played a key role in the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency's first maritime surveillance operation of 2025, Operation Rai Balang, conducted under the broader Operation Solania framework.
- COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi highlights Five Pillars of Transformation encompassing Technology Absorption, Structural Changes, HRD & Increasing Cohesion between Three Services India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has stressed upon the Five Pillars of Transformation encompassing technology absorption, structural changes, human resource development and increasing cohesion between the three services
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 2,500 crore contracts for NAMIS Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform & 5,000 Light Vehicles India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform and Force Motors Ltd & Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore
- LAUNCH OF TENTH AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 24 (YARD 134) India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Launching ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on 26 Mar 25 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane
- The Baltic Military Conference started in Vilnius Lithuania MND 27 Mar 2025 -- The Baltic Military Conference kicked off in Vilnius today. It will focus on the new era of warfare and resilience while highlighting the response to actions of hostile states. The event is attended by decisions-makers, high-ranking officers and defence experts.
- Gitanas Nausėda greeted the participants of the Baltic Military Conference President of the Republic of Lithuania 27 Mar 2025 -- The President, who is in Paris to take part in the "coalition of the willing" meeting, extended a video greeting to the participants of the international security and defense event, the Baltic Military Conference "Defeating Aggressive Powers: A New Era of Warfare and Resilience."
- Europe Unites Around Security Poland - Chancellery of the Prime Minister 27 Mar 2025-- Prime Minister Donald Tusk took part in a meeting in Paris bringing together 30 Western leaders focused on peace and security in Ukraine.
- New logistics system to optimize operations within PH Army Philippine News Agency 27 Mar 2025 -- In line with its ongoing efforts to make the service more effective, the Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday announced that it has formally launched the "Philippine Army Logistics Management Information System" (PALMIS), which is expected to optimize operations within the organization.
- US has a record of breaking promises: Chinese Defense Ministry on US defense secretary's Philippine visit Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- In response to US defense secretary's scheduled visit to the Philippines to discuss China's activities in the South China Sea, the US support of the Philippine armed forces and the claims made by the Philippine Ambassador to the US, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said at a regular press conference on Thursday that US-Philippines military cooperation must not harm other countries' security interests or the peace and stability of the region.
- IRGC Navy chief: Yemenis developing own weapons, not taking orders from any side Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has hailed Yemen's retaliatory operations in support of Palestinians, emphasizing that the country's forces are developing their own weapons and not taking orders from any foreign side.
- Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen kick off joint naval drills in support of Gaza Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen have launched a joint naval exercise in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who have been enduring the Israeli regime's criminal war.
- Secretary-General's message to the Inaugural Global Conference on "AI, Security and Ethics", organized by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research UN Secretary-General 27 Mar 2025
- Radio Free Asia files lawsuit against US administration to restore funding Radio Free Asia 27 Mar 2025 -- Radio Free Asia, which transmits uncensored news to millions of people living under authoritarian regimes in Asia, filed a lawsuit on Thursday to restore congressionally-mandated funding that was abruptly frozen earlier this month.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Al-Yahya US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025
- Joint Statement on U.S.-Argentina Bilateral Space Consultations US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Argentine Republic on the occasion of the U.S.-Argentina Bilateral Space Consultations.
- Trump nominates ambassador to South Africa amid diplomatic tensions People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- Following U.S. President Donald Trump's nomination of Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa amid tensions between the two countries, some analysts view this swift appointment as a sign that the Trump administration is ready to engage with South Africa.
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- 27 March 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 27 Mar 2025
- A 25 Barrel Launcher Located During IDF Operations in the Tel al-Sultan Area Israel Defense Forces 27 Mar 2025
- Gaza death toll tops 50,200 as dozens more killed in Israeli genocide Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- At least 38 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks carried out across the Gaza Strip, bringing the overall death toll from Israel's onslaught since October 2023 to more than 50,200.
- Israel kills Hamas spokesperson in predawn strike on Gaza IRNA 27 Mar 2025 -- Israeli forces have killed Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua in a predawn airstrike on Gaza, marking the third assassination of a senior Hamas official this week amid escalating attacks on the Palestinian territory.
- Israel kills Hamas spokesman in assault on northern Gaza as assassination spree rages on: Reports Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Israeli airstrikes on the northern Gaza Strip have claimed the life of Abdul-Latif al-Qanou, a spokesman for the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, according to reports.
- UN warns about escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza as over 142,000 displaced within a week Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- The United Nations has raised alarm over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, reporting that at least 142,000 Palestinians have been displaced within just one week due to intensified Israeli bombardments and forced evacuation orders.
- Fresh Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon leave four dead despite ceasefire Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- In fresh violations of a fragile ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, Israeli military aircraft have launched a string of airstrikes in the southern part of the Arab nation, leaving at least four people dead.
- Gaza: UN humanitarians flag impact on children of return to war UN News 27 Mar 2025 -- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) issued a warning on Thursday over the terrible impact on youngsters of renewed Israeli bombardment and the total aid blockade.
- Hunger looms again in Gaza as WFP food stocks begin to run out WFP 27 Mar 2025 -- Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are again at risk of severe hunger and malnutrition as humanitarian food stocks in the Strip dwindle and borders remain closed to aid. Meanwhile, the expansion of military activity in Gaza is severely disrupting food assistance operations and putting the lives of aid workers at risk every day.
- Palestine: remarks by High Representative/vice-President Kaja Kallas at the joint press conference with the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammad Mustafa European External Action Service (EEAS) 27 Mar 2025
- "Türkiye will provide the brotherly Palestinian people with any kind of support" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 27 Mar 2025 -- Speaking at the award ceremony of the Holy Quran Fine Recitation Competition, President Erdoğan said: "All should know that we will always stand by our Palestinian brothers and sisters. We will stand by them with our humanitarian relief works, we will stand by them with our diplomatic contacts, we will stand by them with our peaceful and principled policies that advocate justice. We as Türkiye will provide the brotherly Palestinian people with any kind of necessary support."
- Yemen targets Israel's Ben Gurion airport, US aircraft carrier Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Yemen's armed forces say they have successfully carried out an operation against Israel's Ben Gurion Airport and a number of military targets within the occupied territories in solidarity with Palestinians.
- Missiles launched from Yemen trigger sirens in Israeli occupied territories IRNA 27 Mar 2025 -- The Israeli military says it has intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen toward Tel Aviv, Al-Quds and other cities.
- Vietnam expands island building in disputed waters Radio Free Asia 27 Mar 2025 -- Vietnam reclaimed land at a record pace in the Spratly island chain in the disputed South China Sea last year and recently finished new features on the islands, the latest study shows.
- Palace turns table on China: Follow int'l law, PH no one's chess piece Philippine News Agency 27 Mar 2025 -- The Philippines is an independent country and does not act as a "chess piece" to any global power, Malacañang said Thursday as it took a swipe at China's remarks about the country's defense cooperation with other nations.
- Millions Of Afghan Girls Barred From School For Fourth Consecutive Year RFE/RL 27 Mar 2025 -- The new school year started in Afghanistan on March 22, but for the fourth consecutive year, millions of teenage girls were barred from attending classes.
- Arakan Army to begin conscription in Myanmar's west Radio Free Asia 27 Mar 2025 -- One of Myanmar's most powerful rebel armies will begin conscription for all residents over 18 years old, sources told Radio Free Asia on Thursday.
- South Sudan: Protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement critical to preventing all-out war, warns UN Commission OHCHR 27 Mar 2025 -- The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has sounded the alarm over the country's rapidly escalating crisis, calling for urgent, coordinated action to protect civilians and preserve the Revitalized Peace Agreement, the cornerstone of South Sudan's fragile stability.
- UN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis UN News 27 Mar 2025 -- The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan issued an alert on Thursday over the rapidly escalating crisis in the country, calling for urgent coordinated action to protect civilians and preserve the 2018 peace deal that ended five years of civil war.
- Sudan war: Displacement figures fall for first time UN News 27 Mar 2025 -- For the first time in nearly two years of brutal conflict between rival militaries, the number of Sudanese internally displaced has fallen, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Thursday.
- Armed groups install 'parallel administration' in DR Congo, Security Council hears UN News 27 Mar 2025 -- Armed groups affiliated with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have continued to expand their control in North and South Kivu - setting their sights on more territorial gains.
- Amidst Renewed Offensives in Democratic Republic of Congo, Head of UN Presence Says All Parties Must Honour Commitment to Silence Guns, Pursue Peace UN Security Council 27 Mar 2025 -- An increasingly volatile situation — driven by resurgent incursions by rebel militia groups — is killing and displacing civilians in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Head of the United Nations Mission in that country warned the Security Council today.
- DR Congo: Record numbers face acute or emergency hunger UN News 27 Mar 2025 -- A record 27.7 million people are in the grip of acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid ongoing conflict linked to massive displacement and rising food prices, global food security experts warned on Thursday.
- Conflict and rising food prices drive Congolese into one of the world's worst food crises according to new IPC data WFP 27 Mar 2025 -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced that new data from the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis reveals the highest number ever recorded of acutely food insecure populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- The UK demands unconditional ceasefire and withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces from DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 27 Mar 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Increased returns to the Central African Republic signal hope for lasting solutions UNHCR 27 Mar 2025 -- The voluntary return of nearly 20,000 Central African refugees marks a key step toward sustainable peace and development in the region, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today.
- Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK response, March 2025 UK FCDO 27 Mar 2025 -- Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Mission over the last 12 months, and condemns recent attempts by Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik to undermine regional stability.
- Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Niger UN Security Council 27 Mar 2025
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- US agents conduct 'off campus' arrest of Iranian PhD student Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- US immigration agents have conducted an "off campus" arrest, detaining an Iranian doctoral student.
- US immigration agents snatch pro-Palestine PhD student off street in Boston Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Agents of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have detained a PhD student in Boston after the administration of President Donald Trump terminated her student visa.
- Apparent Russian Foreign Interference and Manipulation of Information: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 27 Mar 2025 -- Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that Russia's citing of a fake UK newspaper article would damage trust and credibility if, as seems likely, it was a deliberate attempt to manipulate the Forum.
- Justice Department Disrupts Hamas Terrorist Financing Scheme Through Seizure of Cryptocurrency US Dept. of Justice 27 Mar 2025 -- The Court-Authorized Seizure Interdicts Cryptocurrency Valued at Approximately $200,000 Intended to Support the Terrorist Activities of Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya (Hamas)
- Suspected hacking into Foreign Service's remote access service Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 27 Mar 2025 -- After unusual activity was noticed in the Foreign Service's remote access service, the initial investigation confirmed a suspected hacking incident. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has blocked the use of the service and made a request for an investigation to the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation.
- The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue international forum President of Russia 27 Mar 2025 -- Vladimir Putin addressed a plenary session of the 6th International Arctic Forum, The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue.
- Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, March 27, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Mar 2025
- Meeting on the development of the Arctic Zone and the Arctic Transport Corridor President of Russia 27 Mar 2025 -- Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on the development of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation and the Arctic Transport Corridor.
- Presentation of master plans for core communities in the Arctic President of Russia 27 Mar 2025 -- The Head of State was presented with master plans for core communities in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's greetings to organisers and participants of the International Research and Diplomatic Congress to mark the 80th anniversary of the 1945 Yalta Conference Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Mar 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video address to the participants in the Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda international conference, Moscow, March 27, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Mar 2025
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna meeting with Baerbock: Europe holds strong levers to keep up the pressure on Russia Estonia MFA 27 Mar 2025 -- Today 27 March, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Berlin to discuss further steps in supporting Ukraine, raising the cost of the war for Russia and reinforcing Europe's defence capabilities.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on March 27, 2025 PRC MofA 27 Mar 2025
- Chines FM advise US to reflect on its own hegemony in Latin America and the Caribbean following Rubio's claim on Chinese investment Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- In response to claim made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Chinese investment involves predatory practices and comes attached with huge loans that can never be repaid, Guo Jiakun, Chinese FM spokesperson said on Thursday that the US is maliciously spreading false information with the aim of sowing discord between China and other countries, but these attempts will not succeed.
- China firmly opposes economic coercion, says FM on question regarding CK Hutchison's ports deal Global Times 27 Mar 2025
- French FM visits China as 'EU ups dialogue with China' Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in Beijing on Thursday, with both sides emphasizing the importance of openness and cooperation while rejecting unilateralism, decoupling, and trade wars. Meanwhile, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic was reportedly to embark on his visit to China on the same day as the bloc navigates growing tensions with Washington.
- No more Uyghurs left in immigration detention center: Thai police Radio Free Asia 27 Mar 2025 -- Thailand said Thursday there are no longer any Uyghurs stranded in its immigration facilities following the internationally criticized repatriation of 40 Uyghur men to China in late February, in an apparent move to put an end to the confusion over the total number of detainees.
- China urges U.S. not to project its hegemonic logic onto China People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- China urges the United States not to project its hegemonic logic onto China or view China-U.S. relations through an outdated Cold War mentality, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Wednesday.
- Tainan simulates emergency response to explosion in civil defense drill CNA 27 Mar 2025 -- The first-ever field exercise organized under the Presidential Office's civil defense committee was held in Tainan on Thursday, with around 1,500 people from the public and private sectors participating in an emergency rescue and response operation.
- Taiwan Navy vessel collides with Chinese fishing boat CNA 27 Mar 2025 -- The Taiwanese Navy said one of its vessels collided with a Chinese fishing boat in the early hours of Thursday in waters off central Taiwan, but no injuries were reported.
- Taiwan slams China's new reporting section as interference CNA 27 Mar 2025 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday criticized Chinese authorities for a newly launched online reporting section targeting "Taiwan independence" advocates and their accomplices, calling it "a full-scale interference in Taiwan's internal affairs."
- Japan, Taiwan cooperation needed to face Trump challenges: Envoy CNA 27 Mar 2025 -- Japan's top representative to Taiwan on Thursday said that both sides need to work closely on responsive measures to security and economic challenges brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's new administration.
- PLA will take resolute measures to defeat any separatist attempt for 'Taiwan independence': Defense Ministry spokesperson Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army recently conducted readiness patrols and joint exercises in areas around Taiwan island, the Chinese defense ministry revealed on Thursday, saying that the Chinese military will take resolute measures to defeat any separatist attempt for "Taiwan independence".
- Ministry of National Defense Issues Statement Regarding Chinese Communist Party's Carrier Rocket Launch ROC MND 27 Mar 2025
- Ministry of National Defense Press Release on the Execution of "PRC Joint Combat Readiness Patrol" ROC MND 27 Mar 2025
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Mar 2025
- Taiwan question concerns political foundation of China-Japan relations, says Chinese Embassy over report of inviting Tsai to visit Japan Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- Regarding reports of Japanese media hyping the invitation of "Taiwan independence" figure Tsai Ing-wen to visit Japan, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Japan commented on Wednesday that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan question is at the core of China's core interests and concerns the political foundation of China-Japan relations as well as the basic trust between the two countries.
- Taiwan Affairs Office's newly launched reporting column receives 323 emails on 'Taiwan independence' accomplices: spokesperson Global Times 27 Mar 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about the launch of an online column on the Taiwan Affairs Office's official website this morning for reporting malicious acts of "Taiwan independence" henchmen and accomplices persecuting Taiwan compatriots, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the platform has drawn significant attention and received an enthusiastic response. As of 5 pm today, a total of 323 report emails had been received.
- Mainland spokesperson reaffirms commitment to implementing Anti-Secession Law People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday reaffirmed commitment to earnestly implementing the Anti-Secession Law and enriching and improving the legal system for punishing secessionist activities.
- Lai Ching-te slammed for attempt to decouple from mainland at expense of Taiwan's economy People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said economic ties across the Taiwan Strait cannot be decoupled or severed, warning that attempt to decouple from the mainland will only backfire and harm Taiwan's industries.
- Chinese mainland denounces certain countries' unwarranted comments on Taiwan question People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to certain countries' unwarranted comments on the Taiwan question, which grossly interfered in China's internal affairs.
- Official: Russia preparing for visit by North Korean leader Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has announced that his country is preparing for a visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year.
- Araghchi: Iran's official response to Trump's letter sent Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran's official response to a letter from US President Donald Trump has been sent through Oman.
- Exclusive | Iran has relayed its response to U.S. President Trump's letter IRNA 27 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran has relayed its response to a letter by U.S. President Donald Trump via Oman.
- Iran open to 'indirect negotiations,' but rejects the U.S. approach: Head of Strategic Council IRNA 27 Mar 2025 -- Kamal Kharazi, head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), says the Islamic Republic remains open to indirect negotiations despite rejecting Washington's current diplomatic approach.
- Leaked Signal chat further exposes U.S. government's worldview: Foreign minister IRNA 27 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says leaked private conversations among top officials from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump further reveal the worldview of the U.S. government and provide yet another reason for Iran to to view Washington's recent political outreach to Iran with great skepticism.
- Iran's FM says 'Signalgate' further fuels Tehran's skepticism of US political overtures Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the leak of top-secret attack plans of the United States has further deepened Tehran's skepticism of political overtures recently made by Washington.
- Address Israeli aggression instead of labeling Iran as a threat, Iran tells the E.U.'s Kaja Kallas IRNA 27 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized the European Union's new foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, for her remarks labeling Iran as a "threat" during her recent visit to the Israeli-occupied territories.
- Iran urges EU to address Israel's genocide, aggression instead of leveling 'hypocritical' claims Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Iran says the European Union should address the Israeli regime's genocide and aggression against the countries in the region instead of leveling "hypocritical" claims against Tehran.
- Tehran, Baghdad need to maintain vigilance in face of enemies' plots: Iran oil minister Press TV 27 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says Iran and Iraq should maintain their vigilance in the face of enemies' plots.
- PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEVELOPMENT OF REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Towards the development of India's reusable launch vehicle technology, ISRO is developing a winged body Orbital Re-entry Vehicle (ORV), which will be launched into orbit using an ascent vehicle and subsequently re-enter into the earth's atmosphere for an autonomous approach & landing on a runway
- PARLIAMENT QUESTION: STARTUP ENCOURAGMENT PROGRAMME India PIB 27 Mar 2025
- Transcript of the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Thursday March 27, 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Mar 2025
- Belarus: EU lists further 25 individuals and 7 entities in the context of the so-called presidential election and for supporting the repressive regime of Lukashenka EC/CEU 27 Mar 2025 -- The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 25 individuals and 7 entities responsible of undermining democracy and the rule of law in Belarus, as well as contributing to the ongoing internal repression, human rights abuses as well as military cooperation with Russia in support of the war against Ukraine.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Europe25 conference hosted by ZEIT, the Handelsblatt, Wirtschaftswoche and Tagesspiegel publications Germany Federal Foreign Office 27 Mar 2025
- PM Netanyahu's keynote speech at "Ambassadors of Truth" - the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism Israel - Prime Minister 27 Mar 2025
- Congress urges Türkiye to release detained mayors and stop their dismissals and detention Council of Europe 27 Mar 2025 -- In a Declaration adopted today following an urgent debate, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has called on the Turkish authorities to stop prosecuting and detaining elected representatives from opposition parties; release current detainees, including Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu and Mayor of Van and Congress member Abdullah Zeydan; guarantee the rights of the defence and refrain from making extensive use of pre-trial detention when clear evidence of reasonable suspicion is missing.
- Denmark voices concern over U.S. intentions in Greenland despite scaled-back visit People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen on Wednesday expressed concern over ongoing tensions related to U.S. activities in Greenland, despite the recent scaling back of Vice President JD Vance's planned visit.
- Congress urges Georgia to resume political dialogue at all levels of government Council of Europe 27 Mar 2025 -- The Congress has urged Georgian authorities to resume inclusive political dialogue at all levels of government and with all stakeholders - including local authorities, opposition and civil society - in order to reduce polarisation, restore the checks and balances essential in a pluralist democracy and regulate the participation rights of the opposition.
- LatAm countries reject U.S. tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan oil People's Daily 27 Mar 2025 -- Multiple Latin American countries voiced disagreement on a U.S. government decision to impose tariffs on countries that purchase oil or gas from Venezuela.
- Joint Statement following the meeting between the Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova Spain MFA 27 Mar 2025
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