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• Resistance groups condemn US, Israel aggression in Yemen Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Islamic resistance groups and factions have condemned the US and Israel attacks against the people of Yemen as acts of war crimes.
• US-Israeli airstrikes target Yemen's Hudaydah port as Tel Aviv reeling from missile attack Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Dozens of Israeli warplanes have carried out airstrikes on targets in Yemen as the Arab nation's military forces escalate operations in response to foreign aggression and Israeli atrocities.
• US carries out more aggression against Yemen Press TV 05 May 2025 -- The United States carries out more airstrikes in different areas in Yemen, as Washington presses ahead with its aggression against the Arab country.
• 14 injured in pre-dawn U.S. airstrikes on Yemeni capital: medics People's Daily 05 May 2025 -- At least 14 people were injured in fresh U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital of Sanaa early Monday morning, local medics told Xinhua.
• Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Israel vows strong response Global Times 05 May 2025 -- Yemen's Houthi group on Sunday claimed responsibility for a missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel in the morning.
• U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia AFRICOM 05 May 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on May 4, 2025.
• U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia AFRICOM 05 May 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia May 3, 2025.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Memorandum Directing General and Flag Officer Reductions DoD 05 May 2025 -- A memorandum directing general and flag officer reductions.
• Defense Secretary's First 100 Days of Delivering on Promises DoD News 05 May 2025 -- Even before arriving at the Pentagon, Jan. 27, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made clear his vision for reshaping the U.S. military.
• Software Fast Track Initiative DoD 05 May 2025 -- On April 24, Ms. Katie Arrington, performing the duties of the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), signed a memo titled "Accelerating Secure Software," which establishes the Software Fast Track (SWFT) Initiative for the Department.
• Department of Defense Demonstrates Reusability of Hypersonic Test Vehicle DoD 05 May 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), conducted a second successful flight of a fully recoverable uncrewed hypersonic test vehicle in March 2025, within three months of the first test in December 2024.
• Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Greets Peru's Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo and Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmer Schialer DoD 05 May 2025
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Peru's Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo and Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer DoD 05 May 2025
• Hegseth Says Deterring China Important for Hemispheric Security DoD News 05 May 2025 -- China poses a threat to people and peace in the region, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting, welcoming Peruvian Defense Minister Walter Astudillo and Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer to the Pentagon today.
• General Langley Engages with Leaders in Côte d'Ivoire AFRICOM 05 May 2025 -- U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, traveled to Côte d'Ivoire, April 24-25, to meet with Ivorian leaders and deliver remarks at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 25, the command's annual combined special operations exercise.
• Exercise Obangame Express holds Opening Ceremony in Cabo Verde US Navy 05 May 2025 -- Obangame Express 2025 (OE 25), sponsored by United States Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Sixth Fleet, held the opening ceremony for the exercise May 5th, 2025 in host nation Cabo Verde.
• The United States Honors Egyptian Admiral and Celebrates Maritime Partnership During USS Truxtun Visit to Alexandria US Navy 05 May 2025 -- U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet, presented Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Navy Vice Adm. Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed with a personal military decoration from U.S. Central Command during a reception aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) in Alexandria, Egypt, May 1.
• Blue Ridge Arrives in Suva, Fiji US Navy 05 May 2025 -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Suva, Fiji for a scheduled port visit May 5, 2025, marking the ship's first return to the city since 1998.
• U.S. 6th Fleet and STRIKFORNATO kick off Exercise Formidable Shield 2025 US Navy 05 May 2025 -- Eleven Allied nations kick off exercise At Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 25, led by U.S. 6th Fleet and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), in the North and Norwegian Seas and North Atlantic Ocean, May 3, 2025.
• Virginia Guard Soldiers, Tajikistan Conduct Battle Exchange Training Army News 05 May 2025 -- Four Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers recently conducted a close-quarters battle exchange training with members of the Tajik military.
• Balikatan 25 | 3d MLR Concludes Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations in Batanes USMC News 05 May 2025 -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, supported by U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, U.S. Soldiers with 25th Infantry Division, and Philippines Marines with Marines Battalion Landing Team 10, concluded the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations (MKTSO) event during Exercise Balikatan 25 with the retrograde of forces from the Batanes islands to Northern Luzon, May 2, 2025.
• Joint Press Statement for the 26th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue DoD 05 May 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) held the 26th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) on May 1-2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
• 2025 U.S.-Turkiye High Level Defense Group Meeting DoD 05 May 2025 -- On April 28, 2025, the Department of Defense and the Turkish Ministry of National Defense held a High Level Defense Group (HLDG) in Ankara, Turkiye.
• NATO releases strategy to use data for enhancing collective defence NATO 05 May 2025 -- On Wednesday 30 April 2025, NATO published a public version of its first Data Strategy. Agreed by Allies in February 2025, the strategy aims to accelerate how the Alliance uses data to help achieve interoperability and integration across all operational domains.
• Ministry of Defence joins development of NATO Science and Technology Strategy for the first time Ukraine Government 05 May 2025 -- Experts from Ukraine's Ministry of Defence system are participating in the development of a new NATO Science and Technology Strategy for the first time.
• EU Assistance to Ukraine (in U.S. Dollars) European External Action Service (EEAS) 05 May 2025
• Czechs Say Initiative Delivered 500,000 Artillery Shells To Ukraine This Year RFE/RL 05 May 2025 -- Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said around 500,000 artillery shells have been delivered to Ukraine this year under a Czech-led global effort to support Kyiv in its fight against Russia.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with Representatives of Leading Czech Defense Companies President of Ukraine 05 May 2025
• China, Egypt wrap up first joint air force training, practice air superiority combat, suppressive air defense Global Times 05 May 2025 -- The air forces of China and Egypt have recently wrapped up their first joint air force training, featuring exercises on air superiority combat and suppressive air defense, as well as low-altitude flyovers of the Pyramids. An expert said on Monday that the training courses showed a high level of collaboration among the two countries' warplanes in drills that were close to real combat.
• US Army's dispersed new units targeting China in conflict to face logistics, comms, air defense problems: expert Global Times 05 May 2025 -- The US' new Pacific Army commander recently claimed that the US Army has created agile new units to operate on the frontline, to disperse and hit Chinese targets from land in a conflict, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
• Sanctions, War Tribunal On Agenda As EU Ministers Prepare For Warsaw And Lviv Meetings RFE/RL 05 May 2025 -- European Union foreign ministers will gather in Warsaw this week for an informal council meeting and then head to Lviv in a show of solidarity with Ukraine in the face of a major Victory Day celebrations in Russia.
• Soldiers ready for real-world challenges Australia DOD 05 May 2025 -- Australian Army soldiers worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Philippine and United States marines to dig in at the beachfront at Rizal, preparing to turn back a notional invasion on Philippine territory.
• International debut for Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 05 May 2025 -- Australia's largest military exercise will be making its international debut, with Papua New Guinea hosting elements of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25.
• DRDO & Indian Navy conduct combat firing (with reduced explosive) of indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine India PIB 05 May 2025 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully undertaken combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM)
• Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi India PIB 05 May 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defense of Japan Mr Gen Nakatani at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 05, 2025
• INS SHARDA ARRIVES MAAFILAAFUSHI, MALDIVES FOR HADR EXERCISE India PIB 05 May 2025 -- In line with India's commitment towards regional cooperation, INS Sharda arrived at Maafilaafushi Atoll, Maldives, for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise planned from 04 to 10 May 25
• Iran warns enemies: Air Force 'at forefront', will respond to any threat in the 'quickest possible time' Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi says that the Air Force is the front line for rapid response to any threat against the country.
• Iran Tests Missile It Claims Can Reach Israel, Get Past US Defenses RFE/RL 05 May 2025 -- Iran says it has "successfully" tested a new ballistic missile that it claims can reach Israel and penetrate some of the most advanced missile-defense systems in the world.
• Pakistan today conducted a successful training launch of a FATAH Series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 kilometers as part of ongoing Ex INDUS. ISPR Pakistan 05 May 2025 -- Pakistan today conducted a successful training launch of a FATAH Series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 kilometers as part of ongoing Ex INDUS.
• Pakistan test-fires 2nd missile amid escalated tensions with India Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Pakistan has test launched a second ballistic missile amid mounting tensions with India.
• EU Statement at the sixty-fourth session of the Legal Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, 5 May 2025 European External Action Service (EEAS) 05 May 2025
• Czech Republic - Communications Equipment DSCA 05 May 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Czech Republic of Communications Equipment and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $181 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• The Largest Estonian Military Exercise in 2025 Begins Today Estonia MoD 05 May 2025 -- Today, on 5 May, the Estonian Defense Forces launch Exercise Hedgehog 25, the largest international military exercise in Estonia this year, where more than 16,000 Estonian and allied troops are expected to participate.
• 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 regional issues (Middle East) European External Action Service (EEAS) 05 May 2025 -- European Union Statement on Cluster II regional issues - including with respect to the Middle East and implementation of the 1995 Middle East resolution 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
• Defence Force receives operating funding boost Royal New Zealand Navy 05 May 2025 -- Minister of Defence Judith Collins has announced a large investment in New Zealand Defence Force operating funding ahead of Budget 2025.
• Navy: Decommissioned BRP Miguel Malvar sinks due to rough seas Philippine News Agency 05 May 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) announced that the target vessel for this year's maritime strike (MARSTRIKE) as part of the Balikatan exercises sunk due to rough sea conditions hours before the start of the live-fire exercise off the coast of Zambales Monday.
• Large scale amphibious landing exercise held in Palawan Philippine News Agency 05 May 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday announced that the 3rd Marine Brigade (3MDBE) conducted a "large-scale amphibious landing exercise" in Balabac, Palawan on Sunday, as part of this year's "Balikatan" drills.
• PH Fleet Submarine Group joins Turkish sub search, rescue drills Philippine News Agency 05 May 2025 -- The Philippine Fleet (PF) Submarine Group participated for the first time in a search-and-rescue drill hosted by the Turkish government.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan US Dept. of State 05 May 2025

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 5 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 05 May 2025
• EU Statement - UN 5th Committee Second Resumed Session: Organisation of Work European External Action Service (EEAS) 05 May 2025 -- Statement on behalf of the Member States of the European Union by María REYES FERNÁNDEZ, Head of Section - Counsellor, Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, on 79th Session of the General Assembly Fifth Committee Second Resumed Session: Organization of work

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows

• Israeli Gov't Approves Plan to Expand Gaza Operation, Including Seizing Land Sputnik 05 May 2025 -- The Israeli military-political cabinet has approved a plan to expand the ground operation in the Gaza Strip that provides for seizing and holding territory, displacing populations and powerful strikes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's adviser Dmitri Gendelman said on Monday.
• Israeli cabinet reportedly approves full occupation of Gaza Strip IRNA 05 May 2025 -- The Israeli cabinet has reportedly approved plans to occupy the entire Gaza Strip and maintain its military presence in the war-torn region for an unspecified duration.
• Israel to launch 'intensive' Gaza offensive to relocate Palestinians Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel plans to seize the entire besieged Gaza Strip.
• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson BG Effie Defrin-,May 5, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 05 May 2025
• Wider Gaza aggression 'will cost us blood', warns Israeli reserve general Press TV 05 May 2025 -- A major general of Israel's military reserve has warned that the recent decision to expand the ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip will claim the lives of more Israelis for the sake of the political survival of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• At least 20 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza: civil defense People's Daily 05 May 2025 -- Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 20 Palestinians on Sunday, including women and children, as ground and air operations intensified amid continued shelling and drone attacks on residential areas, according to local authorities.
• Hamas condemns Israel's Gaza aid plan as extension of 'starvation policy' IRNA 05 May 2025 -- The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has rejected an Israeli plan to sidestep international aid organizations and deliver supplies directly inside Gaza's "militarized zones."
• Dozens injured in West Bank as Israeli raids, settler violence rage on Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Dozens of Palestinians, including a child, sustained injuries and several abducted in the latest wave of Israeli military and settler violence in the West Bank.
• Guterres alarmed by Israeli plans to expand Gaza ground offensive UN News 05 May 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a spokesperson for António Guterres said on Monday.
• 'Dangerous scheme': UN, aid groups say Israeli-US aid plan aims to reinforce Gaza control Press TV 05 May 2025 -- The United Nations and aid organizations operating in Gaza say they will not cooperate with Israel and the US to establish a new "mechanism" for aid delivery, arguing the plan is aimed at reinforcing control over life-sustaining items as a pressure tactic against Palestinians.
• Iran rejects accusations of involvement in Houthi attacks after Israel vows to retaliate: report Global Times 05 May 2025 -- Iran on Monday rejected accusations by US and Israeli officials of its involvement in attacks on Israel by the Houthis in Yemen, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to retaliate against Houthi forces in Yemen and their ally, Iran, after a missile launched by the group struck Israel's international airport.
• Iran rejects 'baseless' allegations of involvement in Yemen's retaliatory operations IRNA 05 May 2025 -- The Foreign Ministry has firmly denounced as "baseless and misleading" the repeated claims attributing Yemen's actions in self-defense and in support of the Palestinian people to Iran.
• Yemen army announces complete aerial blockade on Israel IRNA 05 May 2025 -- According to the Al-Masirah TV network, the Yemeni Armed Forces have issued a statement announcing the aerial blockade.
• Yemeni Houthis Impose Complete Air Blockade of Israel Sputnik 05 May 2025 -- Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said that it was launching a complete air blockade of Israel with constant shelling of airports, calling on all airlines to suspend flights to Israel for their own safety.
• Yemen: Aerial blockade on Israel will trigger 'reverse migration' from occupied territories Press TV 05 May 2025 -- A senior member of Ansarullah's political bureau says retaliatory strikes by Yemeni armed forces and their planned comprehensive aerial blockade on Israel will soon trigger reverse migration of thousands of settlers from the occupied territories.

Other Conflicts

• Vietnam enters fray at disputed South China Sea sandbank Radio Free Asia 05 May 2025 -- Vietnam protested China and the Philippines over their competing activities at Sandy Cay in the disputed South China Sea, highlighting the country's increasingly assertive voice in regional maritime disputes.
• Over 250,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran in April: UNHCR People's Daily 05 May 2025 -- More than 250,000 Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland from neighboring Pakistan and Iran in April, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported late Sunday.
• Iran and Saudi Arabia support Syria's territorial integrity IRNA 05 May 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their support for Syria's territorial integrity and condemned Israeli attacks on Syria.
• Iran, Saudi Arabia stress 'strong support' for Syria's territorial integrity amid Israeli aggression Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Iranian and Saudi officials have jointly affirmed their commitment to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and condemned the Israeli military aggression against the Arab nation as "destabilizing and unlawful".
• Myanmar's Ta'ang army says it won't give up territory despite junta, Chinese pressure Radio Free Asia 05 May 2025 -- An ethnic army that has been fighting a 10-year battle against Myanmar's military in Shan state said it refused a request from the junta to hand back captured territory despite joint pressure from the military regime and China.
• US blacklists Myanmar warlord and ethnic army linked to scam centers Radio Free Asia 05 May 2025 -- The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday blacklisted a Myanmar militia group, its leader Saw Chit Thu and his two sons for facilitating cyber scams from territory they control on the Thai-Myanmar border.
• Treasury Sanctions Burma Warlord and Militia Tied to Cyber Scam Operations US Treasury 05 May 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Karen National Army (KNA), a militia group in Burma, as a transnational criminal organization, along with the group's leader Saw Chit Thu, and his two sons, Saw Htoo Eh Mooand Saw Chit Chit, for their role in facilitating cyber scams that harm U.S. citizens, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling.
• On 4-5 May 2025, eight Khwarij were killed during multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 05 May 2025 -- On 4-5 May 2025, eight Khwarij were killed during multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
• General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), interacted with participants of 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ today. ISPR Pakistan 05 May 2025 -- General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), interacted with participants of 15th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ today.
• 'Step back from the brink', Guterres urges India and Pakistan UN News 05 May 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for "maximum restraint" from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir risk spiralling into outright military confrontation.
• Pakistan decides to formally apprise the UNSC of the Latest Developments in South Asia Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 May 2025 -- Pakistan has decided to formally apprise the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of the latest developments in South Asia. Pakistan will particularly brief the UNSC on how India's aggressive actions, repeated provocations, and inflammatory rhetoric pose a serious threat to regional and global peace and stability.
• OIC-IPHRC Condemns Rising Islamophobia and Reprisal Attacks in India and IOJK Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 May 2025 -- The OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) has expressed grave concern over the alarming surge in Islamophobic rhetoric, hate-fueled violence, and targeted attacks against Muslim communities in India and Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK), particularly in the wake of the recent tragic incident in Pahalgam.
• Sudan drone attacks raise fears for civilian safety and aid efforts UN News 05 May 2025 -- The UN is sounding the alarm over escalating violence in Sudan following drone strikes near Port Sudan airport reportedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
• Iran condemns attacks on civilian targets in Sudan IRNA 05 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the continued attacks on civilian positions in Sudan.
• OIC Condemns the Attacks on Vital Facilities in Port Sudan and Kassala Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 05 May 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) firmly denounces the recent assaults on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan and Kassala, Republic of Sudan.

News Reports

• ODNI Releases 12th Annual Intelligence Community Transparency Report Director of National Intelligence 05 May 2025 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) today released the Annual Statistical Transparency Report Regarding the Intelligence Community's (IC) Use of National Security Surveillance Authorities for Calendar Year 2024 (hereafter the ASTR).
• 100 Days of Secretary Noem: Making America Safe Again DHS 05 May 2025 -- In her first 100 days on the job, Secretary Kristi Noem returned the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to its core mission of securing the homeland.
• British Police Detain 7 Iranians In Two Separate Counterterrorism Operations RFE/RL 05 May 2025 -- British police have arrested eight men - including seven Iranian nationals - in two apparently unrelated counterterrorism operations, officers said on May 4, and authorities are attempting to determine if there are "any further risks" to the public.
• Meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin President of Russia 05 May 2025 -- The President held a working meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin to discuss the economy, industry, construction, and the modernisation of the capital's social infrastructure.
• Russian Journalist Secretly Flees To France After Being Charged For War Criticism RFE/RL 05 May 2025 -- A Russian journalist who was charged for her criticism of Moscow's war on Ukraine and ordered to remain under house arrest pending trial secretly fled the country for France.
• Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi President of Russia 05 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
• Reshuffle to create 'fighting-style' Cabinet 'pure speculation': Lee CNA 05 May 2025 -- Taiwan's government on Monday denied reports that it plans to form a "fighting-style Cabinet" after May 20 in response to the ongoing recall election campaign that has dominated news headlines in recent months.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 May 2025
• Trump Seeks Iran Nuclear Dismantling, Hints At Flexibility RFE/RL 05 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump says the goal of negotiations with Iran is to ensure the "total dismantlement" of Tehran's nuclear program but would consider allowing Iran to maintain a civilian nuclear energy program.
• Iran: Any U.S. or Israeli military adventurism will be met with a swift and proportionate response IRNA 05 May 2025 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeed Iravani in a letter to the U.N. Security Council said that any military adventurism by the United States or its proxy, the Israeli regime, whether it is an action against the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or national and vital interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be met with a swift, proportionate, and legitimate response.
• Diplomacy based on 'mutual respect' is the only way to reach a deal: Araqchi IRNA 05 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has emphasized that diplomacy rooted in "mutual respect and mutual interest" is the only viable path to securing a deal in the ongoing indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
• Iran: Diplomacy based on mutual respect, interests 'sole path' to achieve deal Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserts that the only way to achieve a deal with the United States is through diplomacy based on mutual respect and mutual interests.
• Iran's peaceful nuclear program is consistent with international law, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA 05 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has reiterated Iran's right to acquire nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in accordance with international law.
• 'Non-negotiable': Iran reaffirms its 'legal right' to use peaceful nuclear energy Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Iran has once again reiterated its "unchangeable" stance on the topics of discussions in the indirect talks with the United States, saying Tehran reserves a legal right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
• Iran develops 20-year strategic plan for nuclear industry, says AEOI chief IRNA 05 May 2025 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has announced the development of a 20-year strategic plan for the country's nuclear industry, asserting that the uranium enrichment program is a symbol of both national independence and strength.
• Araghchi: Iran ready for 'constructive, unbiased' talks with EU troika Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to hold "constructive and unbiased" talks with the European troika - France, Germany and Britain - on its nuclear program.
• Iran's supply of gas to power plants at record levels Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Iran is supplying record amounts of natural gas to its power plants amid a sudden rise in temperatures that has pushed up demand for cooling.
• Pakistan is determined to work with Iran to advance regional peace, says prime minister IRNA 05 May 2025 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Islamabad is committed to strengthening cooperation with Iran in pursuit of peace and stability in the region.
• Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ today. ISPR Pakistan 05 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ today.
• Iran and Pakistan strongly condemn ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza IRNA 05 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad, where the two officials discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, and jointly condemned ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
• Meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 May 2025 -- The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, met with Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today in Islamabad.
• Iran, Pakistan say 'committed' to strong ties, urge diplomacy during Araghchi's visit Press TV 05 May 2025 -- The top Iranian and Pakistani diplomats have agreed to build a strong foundation for "economic and strategic" cooperation in the region.
• Araghchi in Islamabad: Relations with Pakistan, India of 'utmost significance' for Iran Press TV 05 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is in Islamabad, says Tehran and Islamabad are working to put bilateral cooperation on a "better path."
• Experts urge Belarus to release political prisoners with disabilities and serious health conditions OHCHR 05 May 2025 -- Independent human rights experts* today called for the release of political prisoners with disabilities and serious health conditions, who were convicted to prison sentences for various forms of civil disobedience in the context of the 2020 presidential elections.
• Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD Sign Coalition Agreement to Form New Cabinet of Ministers Sputnik 05 May 2025 -- Germany's Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) bloc and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have signed a coalition agreement to form a new cabinet of ministers, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday.
• PM call with President Macron of France: 5 May 2025 Gov.UK 05 May 2025
• Press conference - Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 05 May 2025
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 05 May 2025 -- Yesterday, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese.
• China stands ready to work with new Australian government: FM Spokesperson Global Times 05 May 2025 -- China stands ready to work with the new Australian government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Saturday.
• Ultranationalist Simion To Face Moderate Dan In Romania's Presidential Election Runoff RFE/RL 05 May 2025 -- Ultranationalist politician George Simion easily won the first round of a rerun of Romania's presidential election, setting up a runoff with pro-Western reformist Nicusor Dan in a vote that could impact the country's political direction and its support for Ukraine.
• Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania's presidential campaign left without sufficient oversight: international observers OSCE 05 May 2025 -- The first round of Romania's repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented approach of the authorities to overseeing the online space, and a lack of transparency in decision-making had a negative impact on the election process, international observers said in a statement today.
• Romanian Prime Minister Ciolacu Resigns, His Party Leaving Ruling Coalition Sputnik 05 May 2025 -- Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Monday that he would resign as head of the government, and that the Social Democratic Party he leads would leave the ruling coalition.
• Opposition Leader Simion Leads in Romanian Presidential Election With 40.96% Sputnik 05 May 2025 -- The first round of the presidential election took place in Romania on November 24, 2024.
• Japanese PM expresses "strong disappointment" over U.S. auto parts tariff People's Daily 05 May 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday expressed his strong disappointment that a new 25 percent U.S. tariff on auto parts took effect earlier in the day.
• China, Japan, S.Korea, and ASEAN countries call for enhanced regional unity and cooperation, sounding alarm over rising protectionism Global Times 05 May 2025 -- During the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting which took place on May 4 in Milan, Italy, ASEAN members along with China, Japan, and South Korea, called for enhanced regional unity and cooperation to address heightened uncertainties, including rising protectionism and volatile global financial conditions in a joint statement issued after the meeting.
• Yemen appoints finance minister as new PM People's Daily 05 May 2025 -- Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Finance Minister Salem Saleh Bin Braik as the country's new prime minister on Saturday, following the resignation of Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak.
• Lao troops killed in attack tied to drug crackdown: report Radio Free Asia 05 May 2025 -- Gunmen attacked Lao military positions in Bokeo province near the northern Thai border, sources told Radio Free Asia on Monday. A news report said at least five Lao soldiers were killed in the ongoing violence that may be retaliation for a drug trafficking crackdown.
• 4 year sentence and lifetime ban from politics: Cambodia throws book at Rong Chhun Radio Free Asia 05 May 2025 -- A Cambodian court convicted prominent opposition figure Rong Chhun on an incitement charge Monday and sentenced him to four years in prison and permanently barred him from voting or running for office in the latest ruling to target a critic of the government.
• World News in Brief: Deadly attacks in South Sudan and Ukraine, World Court rejects Sudan case, lifesaving aid in Yemen UN News 05 May 2025 -- According to the UN relief coordination office (OCHA), the hospital in Old Fangak was struck early Saturday, killing seven civilians and injuring at least 20 more. The attack also destroyed vital supplies and forced the withdrawal of aid workers, leaving the town's population without access to critical care.