06 May 2025 Military News |
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- Trump says US will halt bombing of Yemen in surprise announcement Press TV 06 May 2025 -- President Donald Trump says the US will halt its bombing campaign in Yemen, claiming that the Yemenis have told his administration that they no longer want to "fight."
- Oman announces ceasefire between U.S. and Houthis IRNA 06 May 2025 -- Oman announced it has brokered a ceasefire agreement between Yemen's Houthi and the United States.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Delivers Keynote Address at Special Operations Forces Week 2025 DoD 06 May 2025
- Hegseth Underscores Importance of Special Ops Community at Annual Conference DoD News 06 May 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today highlighted the importance and significance of the U.S. special operations forces community while delivering a keynote speech at the Special Operations Forces 2025 annual conference in Tampa, Florida.
- Nation's Leaders Turning More to Special Ops in Volatile Environment DoD News 06 May 2025 -- The role of special operations forces in global conflicts has steadily increased amid what the U.S. Special Operations Command's top leader called the most complex security environment the United States has faced in decades.
- 388th Fighter Wing prioritizes ACE during home-station exercise US Air Force 06 May 2025 -- Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a regional Agile Combat Employment exercise with the F-35A Lightning II, operating from forward and contingency locations.
- C2WAC goes global: Largest class to date unites allied warfighters in UK hosted course US Air Force 06 May 2025 -- The Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course was held outside of the United States for the first time. The most recent iteration, which is customarily held at Hurlburt Field, Flaorida, was held at RAF Waddington in the United Kingdom and had nearly equal numbers of coalition and U.S. personnel — making it the largest C2WAC class to date.
- U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's NIKE Laser-Target Facility Helps to Advance Department of Defense Nuclear Mission US Navy 06 May 2025 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has announced a new strategic direction for its NIKE laser-target facility to align its world-class capabilities with the Department of Defense's (DoD) nuclear strategic priorities.
- Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo Completes Five-day Operational Readiness Exercise US Navy 06 May 2025 -- Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo, the readiness command embedded at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, completes an operational readiness exercise on Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The five-day training exercise which began April 25, 2025, covered multiple areas of patient care in a forward-deployed field environment.
- Sullivan's Island Plays Key Role in Navy's 'Southern Lightning' Event US Navy 06 May 2025 -- Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic recently completed a week of research and communications testing involving unmanned autonomous systems off the coast of Sullivan's Island in partnership with Indiana-based Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
- US Space Command hosts Global Sentinel 2025 exercise United States Space Force 06 May 2025 -- U.S. Space Command kicked off its premier space security cooperation capstone event, Global Sentinel 2025, bringing together nearly 30 partner nations plus NATO, April 28.
- NATO, EU Prepare West for Direct War Against Russia - Shoigu Sputnik 06 May 2025 -- NATO and the European Union have launched programs aimed at preparing the collective West for a direct military conflict with Russia, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said.
- EU To Formally Accuse Russia Of Using Chemical Weapons In Ukraine RFE/RL 06 May 2025 -- The Council of the European Union has prepared a new sanctions regulation that, for the first time, formally accuses Russia of using CS gas as a method of warfare on the front lines in Ukraine.
- The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 06 May 2025 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- At least 5,000 more reservists to participate in Han Kuang drills: MND CNA 06 May 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday it will increase the number of reservists called up to its largest annual drills by over 5,000, in line with its policy goal to boost the combat readiness of the country's reserve force.
- MND News References of Routine Press Conference on May 6, 2025 ROC MND 06 May 2025
- Iran has world-class military prowess: Navy commander IRNA 06 May 2025 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has hailed the Islamic Republic's military strength, especially its navy, attributing the power to the dedication of teachers and instructors.
- UK to Update Defense Plan to Prepare for Possible Attack on Country Sputnik 06 May 2025 -- The UK government is working to update its 20-year-old defense plan to prepare for an attack by another state, including Russia, amid concerns that Britain is not ready for war, The Telegraph newspaper reported.
- Prime Ministers of Finland and Luxembourg: Europe must invest in its defence Finnish Government 06 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden met in Helsinki on Tuesday 6 May.
- Flying Kiwi joins Aussies in monitoring North Korean sanctions New Zealand Air Force 06 May 2025 -- A New Zealand pilot has joined a Canadian counterpart aboard an Australian aircraft in a multinational effort monitoring United Nations sanctions against North Korea.
- PAF showcases combat search, rescue capabilities in 'Balikatan' Philippine News Agency 06 May 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its combat search and rescue (CSAR) capabilities as part of this year's "Balikatan" exercise, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday.
- PH, US troops train on airfield repair, ordnance disposal Philippine News Agency 06 May 2025 -- Philippine Army (PA) engineers along with their American counterparts have trained together as part of efforts to enhance their capabilities in airfield damage repair (ADR) and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD).
- Canada 'never for sale': Carney tells Trump in Oval Office meeting Press TV 06 May 2025 -- In an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump, newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country is "not for sale" and "won't be for sale, ever."
- Prime Minister Carney meets with President Trump Prime Minister of Canada 06 May 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Eastern Caribbean and Bahamas Heads of Government US Dept. of State 06 May 2025
- Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Beninese Foreign Minister Bakari US Dept. of State 06 May 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 06 May 2025
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- 6 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 06 May 2025
- PM Netanyahu Speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin Israel - Prime Minister 06 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening , spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu President of Russia 06 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the State of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Joint Statement by PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz Israel - Prime Minister 06 May 2025 -- Pursuant to the approval of the operation and following the directive from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the Air Force, today , for the second time in 24 hours, attacked terrorist targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen.
- Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's Sanaa, Amran; more uncertainties in regional tensions: expert Global Times 06 May 2025 -- Intensive airstrikes struck Yemen's capital Sanaa and the northern province of Amran on Tuesday afternoon, according to local residents. Israel later confirmed it carried out the strikes, stating they targeted infrastructure sites, including an airport and power stations, Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
- Israeli warplanes bomb Yemen's main airport in Sana'a IRNA 06 May 2025 -- The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sana'a, targeting the city's international airport and key power stations.
- Iran strongly condemns Israeli aggression against Yemen IRNA 06 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hudaydah port and other infrastructures in violation of international law.
- Yemen warns Israel after aggression: Response is coming Press TV 06 May 2025 -- A senior Yemeni official has issued a stern warning to the Israeli regime following the latter's intense aerial aggression against the Arab Peninsula nation.
- Israeli warplanes bomb Yemen's Sana'a airport, power plants Press TV 06 May 2025 -- The Israeli regime has bombed the international airport of the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, as well as several major power stations, in a continued escalation of its aggression against the Arab country.
- Israeli PM warns of "intensive" Gaza offensive, with senior official saying window still open for deal People's Daily 06 May 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday that the country's new offensive in the Gaza Strip would be "intensive," referring to a plan approved by his security cabinet on escalating the ongoing campaign in Gaza.
- Hawkish Israeli minister threatens Gaza with total destruction IRNA 06 May 2025 -- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened that Gaza will be entirely destroyed before its residents are displaced to other countries, after the Israeli military called up tens of thousands of reservists to expand the war.
- Smotrich: Gaza will be 'entirely destroyed' before its people depart Press TV 06 May 2025 -- Israel's finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has said victory in Gaza means that the Palestinian territory will be "entirely destroyed" before its people depart for other countries.
- 20 Palestinians, including 7 children, killed after Israel bombs school in Gaza Press TV 06 May 2025 -- At least 20 Palestinians, including seven children, have been killed and dozens more injured after an Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in the central Gaza Strip.
- Trump's remarks on Gaza aid meant to justify Israeli policy of starvation: Hamas Press TV 06 May 2025 -- Hamas has rejected the accusation by US President Donald Trump that the Palestinian resistance group makes it impossible for aid to reach Palestinians in Gaza, saying the remarks are meant to justify Israel's policy of starvation in the besieged territory.
- Hamas says will not engage in truce talks unless Israel halts 'hunger war' on Gaza Press TV 06 May 2025 -- Hamas says it will not engage in new ceasefire talks with Israel, as long as the regime continues its "hunger war" against Palestinians in Gaza.
- Palestinians 'legally entitled' to armed resistance against Israeli occupation: Hamas Press TV 06 May 2025 -- A senior official of the Hamas resistance group says Palestinians are morally and legally entitled to use arms in their struggle to free their homeland from the decades-long Israeli occupation.
- Gaza: UN aid teams reject Israel's 'deliberate attempt to weaponize aid' UN News 06 May 2025 -- The reported Israeli proposal to deliver humanitarian supplies through hubs controlled by the military would be a breach of the core principles of neutral, impartial and independent aid delivery, the UN said on Tuesday.
- Gaza is facing 'extreme risk of famine': Red Crescent Society Press TV 06 May 2025 -- The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) says the nutritional situation in Gaza is now "even more dire than in the past 19 months."
- Germany stands by Israel - and is seeking to bring about a de-escalation Germany - Federal Government 06 May 2025 -- The Federal Government views the renewed escalation in the Gaza Strip with great concern. A ceasefire must be swiftly reinstated and strictly enforced. Hamas is urged to release all hostages. The goal must be to end the war.
- Israeli crimes in Gaza escalate amid international impotence -----Fait-accompli Gaza Strip faces a catastrophic situation Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 06 May 2025 -- Recent statements by the occupying forces and media reports over the past week indicate Israel's intent to escalate its actions in the Gaza Strip.
- No: 96, 6 May 2025, Regarding Israel's Aggression in the Region Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 May 2025
- Minister for the Middle East statement on Gaza UK FCDO 06 May 2025 -- Oral statement to Parliament
- NSA: Security challenges in South China Sea unlikely to ease soon Philippine News Agency 06 May 2025 -- National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Tuesday said security challenges in the South China Sea are unlikely to be reduced anytime soon.
- UN investigators take on 'titanic' task of finding Syria's missing UN News 06 May 2025 -- As Syria emerges from over a decade of brutal conflict, a new chapter is beginning in the search for the tens of thousands who went missing during more than 50 years of dictatorship.
- UN Secretary-General urges military restraint from India, Pakistan UN News 06 May 2025 -- The UN chief has expressed deep concern over Indian military operations across the Line of Control and the international border with Pakistan.
- Pakistan And India Say Civilians Killed After India Fires Missiles Into Pakistani Territory RFE/RL 06 May 2025 -- Pakistan said eight people were killed early on May 7 in missile strikes launched by Indian armed forces and called the attack a "blatant act of war" amid mounting tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
- Pakistan Says 8 Civilians Killed In Military Operation Launched By India RFE/RL 06 May 2025 -- Pakistan said eight people were killed early on May 7 in missile strikes launched by Indian armed forces, and the country's prime minister vowed to respond, saying Pakistan has every right to give robust response to what he called an act of war.
- India attacks 'terrorist sites' in Pakistan, Islamabad reports 'heavy casualties' Press TV 06 May 2025 -- India announces attacking nine sites in Pakistan and the Pakistan-administered Kashmir, targeting "terrorist infrastructures," while Islamabad reports scores of casualties.
- Meeting of the UN Security Council on the India-Pakistan Question Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 May 2025 -- The United Nations Security Council held closed consultations today under the agenda item "The India-Pakistan Question". The meeting was held to discuss the deteriorating regional security environment, heightened tensions between India and Pakistan and the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The meeting was convened at Pakistan's request, in view of India's recent unilateral measures and provocative public pronouncements that have significantly increased the risk of military confrontation and threatened regional and international peace and security.
- India, Pakistan troops exchange fire on Kashmir LoC People's Daily 06 May 2025 -- Amid escalating tension, the troops of India and Pakistan exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions Monday on the Line of Control (LoC), an Indian army official said.
- Seven Pakistani soldiers killed in Balochistan IRNA 07 May 2025 -- The Pakistani army announced that seven of its soldiers were killed in an attack by separatist terrorist elements in the province of Balochistan.
- On 6 May 2025, Terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, so called 'Baloch Liberation Army' targeted Security Forces' vehicle with an improvised explosive device in general area Mach, Kachhi District. ISPR Pakistan 06 May 2025 -- On 6 May 2025, Terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, so called 'Baloch Liberation Army' targeted Security Forces' vehicle with an improvised explosive device in general area Mach, Kachhi District.
- Myanmar junta extends post-quake ceasefire despite repeatedly violating it Radio Free Asia 06 May 2025 -- Myanmar's military junta on Tuesday extended a post-quake ceasefire that critics say exists in name only amid a floundering effort to help disaster victims.
- Statement on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan Government of Norway 06 May 2025
- Sudan cuts diplomatic ties with 'state of aggression' UAE Press TV 06 May 2025 -- Sudan has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Persian Gulf Arab state of backing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group fighting the Sudanese army.
- Spain condemns attacks against civilian infrastructure in Port Sudan Spain MFA 06 May 2025
- Exhausted Sudanese flee into Chad as fighting escalates UN News 06 May 2025 -- Thousands of exhausted Sudanese refugees continue to flee fighting in search of safety in neighbouring Chad, aid teams said on Tuesday, as a third day of drone strikes ripped into the city of Port Sudan.
- UNHCR warns of soaring needs amid Sudanese influx to Chad from Darfur UNHCR 06 May 2025 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned by the rapidly increasing number of Sudanese refugees crossing into eastern Chad, with nearly 20,000 people - mostly exhausted and traumatized women and children - arriving in the past two weeks alone.
- Port Sudan drone attacks: A call to protect civilian infrastructure - Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami UNOCHA 06 May 2025
- Targeting of MSF hospital may constitute a war crime, says UN Commission, urges immediate halt to hostilities in South Sudan OHCHR 06 May 2025 -- The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan condemns in the strongest terms the deliberate aerial bombing of a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State - an atrocity crime that may constitute a grave breach of international humanitarian law and a war crime.
- Hospital bombing deepens bleak situation for war-weary South Sudanese UN News 06 May 2025 -- Aid teams in South Sudan warned on Tuesday that repeated attacks on healthcare including the bombing of a hospital in eastern Jonglei state at the weekend are just the latest of the "multiple vulnerabilities" the country's people face.
- UNHCR and partners urgently seek funding as Congolese refugee numbers soar UNHCR 06 May 2025 -- As the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to worsen, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and 107 partners are appealing for $781 million to continue providing urgent and life-saving support in 2025 to more than 1 million Congolese refugees and asylum-seekers in neighbouring countries and over 1 million people in local communities across seven countries.
- Attacks Targeting Constitutional, Legal Order of Bosnia and Herzegovina Threat to Country's Peace, Stability, Senior Official Warns Security Council UN Security Council 06 May 2025 -- Tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina have recently surged, marking what a senior UN official today described to the Security Council as "an extraordinary crisis" — the most serious since the Dayton Agreement ended the war in the country almost 30 years ago.
- Security Council urged to stand firm as Bosnia and Herzegovina faces deepening crisis UN News 06 May 2025 -- A recent rise in tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina has sparked an "extraordinary crisis" as the country continues to emerge from the shadows of the Balkan wars 30 years ago, the UN Security Council heard on Tuesday.
- It is the responsibility of this Council to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement and support Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 May 2025 -- Statement by DCMG Karen Pierce, UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, at the UN Security Council debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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- U.S. intelligence agencies refute Trump's deportation rationale IRNA 06 May 2025 -- U.S. intelligence agencies have released a memo, challenging the Trump administration's rationale for using the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport Venezuelan men to a notorious prison in El Salvador, according to The New York Times.
- National Bureau of Investigation has completed a large terrorist offence investigation Police of Finland 06 May 2025 -- The National Bureau of Investigation has completed a large criminal investigation into terrorist offences. One person is suspected of public exhortation to an offence committed with a terrorist intent and of contributing to the activities of a terrorist group.
- Accountability sought as senators press probe into China-funded trolls Philippine News Agency 06 May 2025 -- Calls for accountability intensified Tuesday as Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Francis Tolentino pressed for a deeper investigation into a Makati-based public relations firm allegedly operating a China-backed troll farm.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks during the wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial plaques in the Foreign Ministry building, Moscow, May 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 May 2025
- EU to fully end its dependency on Russian energy European Commission 06 May 2025 -- The EU will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union.
- Questions and answers on the EU Roadmap to phase out Russian energy imports European Commission 06 May 2025
- Press remarks by Commissioner Jørgensen on the Commission's roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports European Commission 06 May 2025
- Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the European Commission's proposal to end Russian energy imports by 2027 Estonia MFA 06 May 2025 -- Today 6 May, the European Commission published the RePowerEU Roadmap, which aims to end imports of Russian energy carriers into the European Union by 2027. The Commission's proposal sends a clear message: the aggressor state has no business on the European Union's energy markets.
- China strongly condemns US blatantly attempting to lure Chinese personnel to be informants: Chinese FM Global Times 06 May 2025 -- When responding to a question from the Global Times regarding the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) posting two Chinese-language videos on social media on Thursday for " recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that the US not only maliciously smears and attacks China, but also blatantly attempts to lure Chinese personnel, even government officials, to be their informants. This is a serious infringement on China's national interest and pure political provocation, the spokesperson said.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 6, 2025 PRC MofA 06 May 2025
- Foreign Ministry responds to whether the US must lower tariffs before China agrees to participate in talks Global Times 06 May 2025 -- In response to a question on how far China and the US are from formally initiating trade negotiations and whether China is willing to participate in negotiations only if the US lowers tariffs first, given that US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC that he will not drop tariffs to get China to negotiating table, Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Tuesday that this tariff war was launched by the US. China's position is consistent and clear: We will fight, if fight we must. Our doors are open, if the US wants to talk.
- Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and the European Union PRC MofA 06 May 2025 -- On May 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to warmly celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU).
- Chinese side and European Parliament agree to fully lift restrictions on exchanges, boosting bilateral ties: FM Global Times 06 May 2025 -- Following mutual agreement, Chinese side and the European Parliament had decided to simultaneously and fully lift restrictions on exchanges between the two sides, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
- Xi, EU leaders exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties PRC MND 06 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged congratulations with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU).
- China denies media reports that CK Hutchison are allowed to sell ports other than Panama Canal ports Global Times 06 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on media reports that CK Hutchison Holdings are allowed to sell ports other than the Panama Canal port, Lin Jian, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday that such reports were unfounded.
- China doesn't fear trade war, urges equal, respectful talks, envoy says Global Times 06 May 2025 -- China doesn't want or fear a trade war, and talks should be conducted in an equal, respectful and reciprocal manner, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said, as the US-China Business Council cautioned that hefty duties, if they take hold, would significantly reduce the United States' exports.
- President Lai addresses Taiwan dollar rise, reassures public on trade talks CNA 06 May 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) reassured the public that recent rapid appreciation of the Taiwan dollar against the U.S. dollar was primarily caused by market speculation in conjunction with Taiwan-U.S. talks on tariffs, but his administration would safeguard national interests in negotiations.
- U.S. House passes bills on Taiwan engagement, int'l participation CNA 06 May 2025 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed two Taiwan-related bills aimed at easing limits on bilateral engagement and supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 May 2025
- Iran's redlines in talks with U.S. are clear: Administration spokesperson IRNA 06 May 2025 -- Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson of the administration, says that Iran's redlines in indirect talks with the United States are firm and clear, and that Tehran will only engage in negotiations regarding nuclear issues.
- Araqchi: Reaching an agreement with Iran needs avoiding unrealistic and irrational positions IRNA 06 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has stressed that reaching an agreement with Iran requires avoiding unrealistic and illogical positions.
- Iran-US talks 'positive'; efforts underway to hold 4th round this weekend: Trump's envoy Witkoff Press TV 06 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's regional envoy has called the indirect talks with Iran "positive," saying efforts are underway to take the process into another round this weekend.
- Pezeshkian and Putin reaffirm commitment to Iran-Russia strategic partnership treaty IRNA 06 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Tehran and Moscow.
- Telephone conversation with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian President of Russia 06 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian.
- Iran, Russia emphasize determination to deepen strategic ties Press TV 06 May 2025 -- The presidents of Iran and Russia have emphasized their shared resolve to deepen strategic cooperation and fully implement the comprehensive cooperation agreement recently signed by the two states.
- Iran vows swift response to any act of military adventurism by US or proxy Press TV 06 May 2025 -- Iran has categorically condemned the latest threats posed by the United States and Israel over Yemen's missile strike on the occupied territories, vowing to defend its sovereignty against any threat or use of force.
- Freign Minister Araqchi meets Pakistani Army chief IRNA 06 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir.
- Iran Begins Rolling Blackouts in Tehran As Electricity Demand Soars RFE/RL 06 May 2025 -- Iran's continued struggle with electricity shortages has led to the implementation of rolling blackouts in the capital, Tehran.
- The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, and Services Chiefs visited the newly established National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre (NIFTAC) Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 06 May 2025 -- The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, and Services Chiefs visited the newly established National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre (NIFTAC) today.
- The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, and the Services Chiefs, visited the Headquarters of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 06 May 2025 -- The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, and the Services Chiefs, visited the Headquarters of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) today.
- Change of government Election of the Federal Chancellor and formation of government Germany - Federal Government 06 May 2025 -- The Bundestag is electing a new Federal Chancellor on 6 May. The proposed candidate is Friedrich Merz. Following the election, the Federal Ministers will be appointed and sworn in. Here's an overview of the proceedings.
- Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor after second vote Press TV 06 May 2025 -- Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has officially been elected Chancellor in a second round of parliamentary voting, overcoming an unexpected setback that had initially prevented him from securing a majority.
- Australian PM wins 2nd consecutive term People's Daily 06 May 2025 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged national unity on Sunday following a resounding victory in the federal election to secure his second term.
- PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 6 May 2025 Gov.UK 06 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Friedrich Merz on his election as chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- India's first human Space mission "Gaganyaan" programme has entered its final phase: Dr. Jitendra Singh India PIB 06 May 2025 -- NEW DELHI, May 6 : India's first human Space mission "Gaganyaan" programme has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027
- Thai rice faces tough times amid levies People's Daily 06 May 2025 -- Thailand needs to further develop high-quality rice varieties and boost production to meet the market demand and maintain the kingdom's competitiveness in the global rice trade amid emerging challenges partly due to steep US trade tariffs, experts say.
- Greenland: Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the EP plenary on Greenland's right to decide its own future and maintain the rule-based world order European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 May 2025
- President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine, Finland's participation in international crisis management, and JEF Leaders' Summit in Oslo Finnish Government 06 May 2025 -- On Tuesday 6 May, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in Ukraine and proposals to achieve peace and bring an end to Russia's illegal war of aggression.
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