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• The White House Office of Management and Budget Releases the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Skinny Budget The White House 02 May 2025
• Trump Requests Record $1.01 Trillion for National Defense for FY2026 Sputnik 02 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has proposed a historic $1.01 trillion budget for national defense for fiscal year 2026, representing a 13% increase from the current year's $878.4 billion, according to a document released by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Friday.
• Statement on the Development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy DoD 02 May 2025 -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has directed Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby to begin the development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy (NDS).
• U.S. Navy Proves Sea-Based Hypersonic Launch Approach DoD 02 May 2025 -- The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs is continuing on the path toward the nation's first sea-based hypersonic fielding with a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This test marked the first launch of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) capability utilizing the Navy's cold-gas launch approach that will be used in Navy sea-based platform fielding.
• Navy Proves Sea-Based Hypersonic Launch Approach DoD News 02 May 2025 -- The Defense Department conducted a successful flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
• Stevedores, Soldiers set stage for successful African Lion 2025 Army News 02 May 2025 -- A stevedore shouted over the diesel hum of cranes as the first storage container was lifted out of the cargo ship and onto Tunisian soil. For the untrained eye, it may have looked like just another port delivery. But for the Soldiers and civilians waiting at the port of Gabes, it marked the start of something much bigger.
• CSAF letter to Airmen on Air Force's strategic direction US Air Force 02 May 2025
• U.S. Navy Proves Sea-Based Hypersonic Launch Approach US Navy 02 May 2025 -- The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs is continuing on the path toward the nation's first sea-based hypersonic fielding with a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
• Blue Ridge Participates in Exercise Croix du Sud 2025 US Navy 02 May 2025 -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participated in the 11th iteration of Exercise Croix du Sud in the Coral Sea near New Caledonia, May 1, 2025.
• Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby Speaks at Modern Day Marine 2025 US Navy Press Release 02 May 2025
• Army to Roll Out Enlisted Space Ops Specialty DoD News 02 May 2025 -- The Army confirmed it will implement a new space domain-related enlisted military occupational specialty by next fall, the service's top space officer announced during a media briefing at the Pentagon today.
• US Eyes Aleutian Military Revival As Russia, China Expand Operations Near Alaska RFE/RL 02 May 2025 -- In October 2024, the US Coast Guard spotted two Chinese maritime enforcement vessels operating alongside a pair of Russian border patrol boats as they transited the Bering Sea, just miles from Alaskan waters.
• In Alaska, Nordhaus Sees National Guardsmen Defending the Homeland, Enabling Global Power Projection Army News 02 May 2025 -- From within Alaska's vast Interior, Alaska National Guardsmen defend the homeland from long-range missile attacks and enable global power projection.
• Michigan-Sierra Leone Partnership Moves Ahead with Multidisciplinary Engagements Army News 02 May 2025 -- The partnership between the Michigan National Guard and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) took another step forward April 11-18 with three separate engagements conducted at various RSLAF facilities in Sierra Leone's capital region.
• Signalgate fallout: Ousted US security advisor gets UN nomination despite scandal Press TV 02 May 2025 -- The 'Signalgate' security scandal has claimed its first high-profile victim, as President Trump removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz—only to immediately nominate him as UN ambassador, ensuring the controversy will follow him to Senate confirmation hearings.
• NATO AWACS land in Lithuania, to support enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region NATO Allied Air Command 02 May 2025 -- On April 23, 2025, the first E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) landed at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania to support enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region.
• Italian Eurofighters scramble from Romania during NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission NATO Allied Air Command 02 May 2025 -- On April 29, 2025, Italian Eurofighters were scrambled from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base for the first time since their Air Policing deployment to Romania commenced.
• Ukraine - F-16 Training and Sustainment DSCA 02 May 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of F-16 Training and Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $310.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• Reconstruction Investment Fund will contribute to Ukraine's recovery and strengthening its defense capabilities: Denys Shmyhal Ukraine Government 02 May 2025 -- The Agreement to establish a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund with the United States is intended not only to enhance Ukraine's defense today, but also to create a platform for long-term partnership with the world's largest economy.
• The Task Is to Accelerate the Creation of Ukrainian Ballistic Systems as Much as Possible - Address by the President President of Ukraine 02 May 2025
• Inside The (New) Ukraine-US Minerals Deal: Who Got The Better End? RFE/RL 02 May 2025 -- Three months ago, Ukraine's president was sitting in the White House's Oval Office, berated by U.S. President Donald Trump and his vice president for balking at a major deal giving Washington privileged access to Kyiv's lucrative mineral wealth.
• Ukraine Hails Minerals Deal As Helping Strengthen US Support For Its Security RFE/RL 02 May 2025 -- A landmark minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States offers "equal" benefits for both sides and opportunities for investment in Ukraine and the modernization of its industry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 1.
• IOS SAGAR IN PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES India PIB 02 May 2025 -- Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 01 May 25, marking another important milestone in her ongoing operational deployment across the South-West Indian Ocean Region
• Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), presided over a Special Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) at General Headquarters (GHQ) today. ISPR Pakistan 02 May 2025 -- Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), presided over a Special Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) at General Headquarters (GHQ) today. The Forum conducted a comprehensive review of the prevailing geo-strategic environment, with particular emphasis on the current Pakistan-India standoff and the broader regional security calculus.
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles DSCA 02 May 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Prime Minister hails game changing UK-made RAF drones Gov.UK 02 May 2025 -- Hundreds of highly skilled jobs are being supported by the RAF's new cutting-edge UK made drones, known as 'StormShroud', which come into operation today (Friday 2 May), as the Prime Minister further bolsters UK national security.
• Norway - AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles DSCA 02 May 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway of AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $370.9 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• EU Statement - Third Preparatory Committee for the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): Cluster II European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 May 2025 -- European Union Statement on Cluster II (nuclear non-proliferation) at the Third Preparatory Committee for the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) 28 April - 9 May 2025
• EU Statement - Third Preparatory Committee for the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): Cluster I European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 May 2025 -- European Union Statement at the Third Preparatory Committee for the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) on Cluster I (28 April - 09 May 2025)
• PH, NZ visiting forces pact highlights commitment to peace, stability Philippine News Agency 02 May 2025 -- National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday hailed the Philippines' signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with New Zealand on April 30, calling it an "important milestone" in the country's growing strategic and defense partnership.
• Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration To Temporarily Halt Funding To Radio Free Europe, Other Broadcasters RFE/RL 02 May 2025 -- A federal appeals court has granted a temporary stay of the court rulings requiring the Trump administration to cease blocking the flow of Congressionally approved money to several publicly-funded broadcasters - including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - that provide news and information to countries that have little to no independent press.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago US Dept. of State 02 May 2025
• Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the Foreign Affairs Day Opening Plenary Session US Dept. of State 02 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with President Abinader of Dominican Republic US Dept. of State 02 May 2025

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• Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 22 Palestinians IRNA 02 May 2025 -- Medical sources have announced that at least 22 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza.
• Israel attacks Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters Press TV 02 May 2025 -- Israel has carried out a drone attack on a Gaza-bound ship carrying humanitarian aid and activists off the coast of Malta in international waters, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) says.
• Statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General, Mr Philippe Lazzarini, on Israeli Security Forces demolition orders issued on 1 May UNRWA 02 May 2025
• UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: Today marks two months of siege on the people of Gaza UNRWA 02 May 2025
• Statement from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the situation for children in the Gaza Strip after two months of aid blockade UNICEF 02 May 2025
• Gaza: 'Worst-case scenario' unfolds as brutal aid blockade threatens mass starvation UN News 02 May 2025 -- Two months into a devastating aid blockade of Gaza food has run out and people are fighting over water amid relentless bombing, the UN's humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) said on Friday.
• Gaza humanitarian work on 'verge of total collapse': Red Cross Press TV 02 May 2025 -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that the humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip is on the "verge of total collapse" as Israel continues a genocidal war and maintains its criminal siege on the Palestinian territory.
• In Defence of UNRWA, OIC Presents Pleadings Before ICJ Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 02 May 2025 --The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) presented its case on May 02, 2025, before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, seeking an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations regarding the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations, and third states in relation to the occupied Palestinian territories.
• Statement by Foreign Minister Eide and Minister of International Development Aukrust on Humanitarian Access to Gaza Government of Norway 02 May 2025 -- After 18 months of war, the situation in Gaza is catastrophic. It is unacceptable that Israel has blocked humanitarian aid and supplies for two months. Under international law, Israel is obliged to facilitate aid to the Palestinian population. I want to emphasise that the use of starvation as a method of warfare is prohibited under international humanitarian law, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
• Ireland says Israel's Gaza aid blockade 'unconscionable' as children starving Press TV 02 May 2025 -- Ireland has slammed as "unconscionable" Israel's ban on humanitarian aid into Gaza, as Palestinian children there are "starving", calling on the occupying regime to allow goods and supplies into the besieged territory.
• QA-7, 2 May 2025, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Attack on a Vessel Navigating in International Waters off the Coast of Malta Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 May 2025
• Yemen launches missile attack on Israel for second time in hours IRNA 02 May 2025 -- The Yemeni forces have conducted a "successful" missile attack on Israel, the second of its kind in the past hours, in defiance of the US strikes.
• Yemeni army hits Israeli airbase with hypersonic missile IRNA 02 May 2025 -- The Yemeni army has launched fresh missile strikes against the Israeli regime, triggering missile sirens across northern occupied Palestine.
• Yemen launches missile attack on Israel for second time in hours Press TV 02 May 2025 -- Yemeni forces have conducted a "successful" missile attack on Israel, the second of its kind in the past hours, in defiance of the US strikes.
• Yemen targets Israeli airbase with hypersonic missile after US airstrike Press TV 02 May 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree has announced that his country conducted a missile attack against an Israeli airbase in retaliation for the regime's genocidal war on Gaza.

Other Conflicts

• Funding crisis increases danger and risks for refugees UN News 02 May 2025 -- The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday that a worsening funding crisis is placing refugees - who cannot return home due to war or persecution - in increasing danger.
• UNHCR: Funding crunch increases risks of violence, danger and death for refugees UNHCR 02 May 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by Elizabeth Tan, UNHCR's Director of International Protection - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
• PM Netanyahu Speaks with the Spiritual Leader of the Druze Community in Israel, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif Israel - Prime Minister 02 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Friday, 2 May 2025), spoke with the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, who thanked him for his directive to take strong action to protect the Druze in Syria in recent days, including the Prime Minister's decision last night to strike the Presidential Palace compound in Damascus.
• OIC General Secretariat Strongly Condemns Israeli Airstrikes near Presidential Palace in Damascus Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 02 May 2025 --The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the continued and escalating Israeli aggression against the Syrian territory and denounced the Israeli airstrike in the vicinity of the Presidential Palace in Damascus, in flagrant violation of international law and the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic.
• Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus Presidential Palace SPA 02 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation in the strongest terms of the Israeli airstrike that targeted the vicinity of the presidential palace in Damascus. The Kingdom reiterated its firm rejection of the Israeli attacks that violate the sovereignty, security, and stability of the Syrian Arab Republic.
• Israel Struck Target Near Presidential Palace in Damascus - Netanyahu Sputnik 02 May 2025 -- Israel struck a target near the presidential palace in Damascus to prevent a threat to the Druze community in Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
• Israel escalates attacks on post-Assad Syria, strikes near presidential palace IRNA 02 May 2025 -- The Israeli regime has launched a new round of assaults against Syria, targeting the vicinity of the Arab country's presidential palace in Damascus as a warning to the ruling Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham-led (HTS) administration.
• Israel strikes near presidential palace in Syria amid HTS silence Press TV 02 May 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have conducted airstrikes adjacent to the presidential palace in the Syrian capital of Damascus, marking the regime's second attack in the Arab country this week amid the silence of the ruling Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham-led (HTS) administration.
• UN Syria Commission: Fresh clashes and Israeli intervention threaten fragile peace OHCHR 02 May 2025 -- The recent surge in violence and deadly clashes with sectarian dimensions in Damascus countryside, which also spread to Suweyda governorate, is deeply troubling for Syria's path toward sustainable and rights-respecting peace, the UN Syria Commission warned today.
• Guterres condemns violence against civilians in Syria, urges Israel to stop attacks UN News 02 May 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres is following developments in Syria, where fresh fighting in the capital Damascus and elsewhere is threatening fragile efforts toward peace and political transition.
• The Federal Foreign Office on clashes in southern Syria Germany Federal Foreign Office 02 May 2025 -- A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (2 May 2025):
• Türk warns of unremitting violence against civilians in Myanmar OHCHR 02 May 2025 -- Amidst so many crises around the world, the unbearable suffering of the people in Myanmar cannot be forgotten.
• Health workers say disease on rise in Myanmar as aid cuts bite Radio Free Asia 02 May 2025 -- In conflict-hit zones on the eastern and western border regions of Myanmar, health workers are reporting rising cases of tuberculosis and other diseases amid global aid cuts from the U.S and other international donors.
• Myanmar crisis deepens as military attacks persist and needs grow UN News 02 May 2025 -- More than a month after two powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, the country is spiralling deeper into crisis as continued military attacks, obstructed aid access and widespread displacement leave nearly 6.3 million people in urgent need.
• Joint statement European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 May 2025 -- The Embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the Delegation of the European Union strongly concur with the assessment by the Chairman of the Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission that the political and security situation in South Sudan has markedly worsened in ways not seen since 2018.
• TERRORISM POSES A PROFOUND GLOBAL CHALLENGE AND ALL DEMOCRATIC NATIONS WILL HAVE TO COME TOGETHER TO ELIMINATE IT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER India PIB 02 May 2025 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today asserted that all democratic nations—bound by a shared commitment to peace, security, and the rule of law - will have to come together to eradicate the menace of terrorism
• The OIC General Secretariat Calls for De-escalation of the Situation in South Asia Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 02 May 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the South Asian region and called for restraint and the urgent resumption of dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India.
• Pakistan-administered Kashmir prepares food reserves amid India tensions Press TV 02 May 2025 -- Pakistani-administered Kashmir has issued an order for stockpiling food supplies amid an escalation of tensions with India.
• Ambassador of the UAE calls on the Prime Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 02 May 2025
• Ambassador of Saudi Arabia calls on the Prime Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 02 May 2025
• Ambassador of Kuwait calls on the Prime Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 02 May 2025

News Reports

• ODNI Releases September 2024 FISC Opinion on FISA 702 Certification Amendments Director of National Intelligence 02 May 2025 -- Today, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), in consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), is publicly releasing a September 2024 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinion with redactions.
• Terrorist Designations of Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif US Dept. of State 02 May 2025 -- "Today, I am announcing the State Department's designation of Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The age of impunity for those supporting violence in Haiti is over."
• Designation of Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif US Dept. of State 02 May 2025 -- The United States remains committed to protecting our national security interests and dismantling violent criminal gangs terrorizing the Haitian people.
• China 'evaluating' tariff talks with US, warns against 'extortion' Press TV 02 May 2025 -- China says it is "evaluating" an offer to engage in negotiations with the United States over US President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs, but warned that it is not going to entertain "extortion and coercion."
• US conveys information to China on several occasions, hoping to talk about tariffs; China is making assessments: MOFCOM Global Times 02 May 2025 -- In response to a question asking whether China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has any further information and comments as the US has repeatedly said that it is negotiating with the Chinese side on economic and trade issues and will reach an agreement, a spokesperson from the MOFCOM said on Friday that China has taken note of the repeated statements made by the US side at a high level that it is willing to negotiate with China on the issue of tariffs.
• Over 40% of Taiwanese doubt U.S. security support under Trump: Survey CNA 02 May 2025 -- More than 40 percent of Taiwanese people believe the United States' commitment to protect Taiwan will decrease during U.S. President Donald Trump's second term in office, compared to that of his predecessor, according to a survey by Academia Sinica, Taiwan's top research institution.
• Taiwan-Japan cooperation necessary amid global challenges: Nakasone CNA 02 May 2025 -- Collaboration between Taiwan and Japan on economic and maritime security is necessary, visiting Japanese House of Representatives member Yasutaka Nakasone said Friday.
• No industry will be sacrificed in U.S. tariff talks: President Lai CNA 02 May 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Friday assured Taiwanese industries that no sector would be sacrificed in ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States, pledging to safeguard national interests and preserve space for industrial development.
• Taiwan legislators talk chips at U.S. Commerce Department CNA 02 May 2025 -- A delegation of Taiwanese lawmakers met with American officials in Washington, D.C. on Thursday to discuss several issues, including the flow of chips made in Taiwan, according to Wang Ting-yu (王定宇), one of the lawmakers.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 May 2025
• Monitoring and surveillance activities by Italy against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 May 2025 -- In late April, Italian Navy frigate ANTONIO MARCEGLIA conducted monitoring and surveillance activities against illicit maritime activities, including ship-to-ship transfers with North Korean-flagged vessels prohibited by the United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), in waters surrounding Japan.
• Senior Party and Government Officials Congratulate Working People on May Day KCNA 02 May 2025 -- The people across the DPRK ushering in a new heyday of socialist construction through vigorous exertion and inexhaustible patriotic struggle under the leadership of the Central Committee of the great Workers' Party of Korea significantly greeted the international holiday of the working people of the whole world.
• Foreign Ministry spokesperson refutes France's 'baseless' claim on Iran's nuclear program IRNA 02 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has rejected the baseless claims made by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.
• Iran rejects France's 'absurd' claims on nuclear weapons, sanctions Press TV 02 May 2025 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed as "simply absurd" France's claims about Tehran being on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon.
• Iran condemns escalating U.S. sanctions; says coercion won't be accepted IRNA 02 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry has announced in a statement that Iran will never accept threat-based approaches that flagrantly breach international law and the UN Charter, emphasizing that Tehran remains committed to diplomatic engagement and further talks.
• Iran will never accept threats, pressure in talks with US: Foreign Ministry Press TV 02 May 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says the country will never accept approaches based on threats and pressure in the indirect talks with the United States, as Washington imposed new sanctions on Tehran.
• Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil Press TV 02 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap secondary sanctions and cut off business with the countries that purchase Iranian oil or petrochemicals.
• The Economic Fallout From Deadly Blast At Iran's 'Golden Gateway' Of Trade RFE/RL 02 May 2025
• Iraq bans anti-Iran groups from operating on its territory IRNA 02 May 2025 -- Iraq has issued an official order banning all activities of anti-Iran militant groups on its soil, particularly in the Kurdistan Region, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with the Islamic Republic.
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Japan Ishiba Shigeru Prime Minister of Canada 02 May 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Japan, Ishiba Shigeru.
• Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the upcoming Royal Visit to Canada Prime Minister of Canada 02 May 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, issued the following statement on the upcoming Royal Visit to Canada:
• Japan-France Foreign Ministers' Luncheon Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 May 2025 -- On May 2nd, commencing at 0:45 p.m. in local time (May 2nd, 7:45 p.m. JST) for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during his visit to France, held a luncheon meeting with H.E. Mr. Jean-Noël BARROT, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic.
• Japan-Canada Summit Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 May 2025 -- On May 2, commencing at 08:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone talk with the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada.
• Japan-U.S. Consultation on U.S. Tariff Measures Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 May 2025
• German Counterintelligence Recognizes AfD as Extremist - Statement Sputnik 02 May 2025 -- The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the country's counterintelligence service, on Friday granted the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party with the status of an extremist movement.
• Global press freedom ebbs to a new low Radio Free Asia 02 May 2025 -- Press freedom is at its lowest ebb globally in more than two decades, Reporters Without Borders said Friday, as economic pressures shake the foundations of journalism.