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• Trump Announces End To Bombing Of Houthi Rebels In Yemen, Saying They 'Don't Want To Fight Anymore' RFE/RL 07 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on May 6 that he's ordering a halt to US air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen after the Iran-backed group agreed to stop attacking ships on important shipping routes in the Middle East.
• US loses second fighter jet in Red Sea in just over a week Press TV 07 May 2025 -- For the second time in eight days, the US Navy has lost a multi-million-dollar warplane in the Red Sea, officials say.
• Iran welcomes Oman-mediated ceasefire halting U.S. attacks on Yemen IRNA 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has welcomed Oman's statement regarding the cessation of U.S. attacks on Yemen, saying that regional countries will not forget the Yemeni people's legendary resistance against foreign aggression.
• Saudi Arabia Welcomes Oman's Statement Regarding the Agreement to Ceasefire in Yemen to Protect International Navigation and Trade SPA 07 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the statement issued by the Sultanate of Oman regarding the agreement to a ceasefire in Yemen, aimed at protecting international navigation and trade.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Quad Concludes Simulation Exercise to Advance Indo-Pacific Logistics Network DoD 07 May 2025 -- From April 28 to May 2, the Quad partners (the United States, Australia, India, and Japan) convened at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii, for a Tabletop Exercise, a simulation to launch the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN).
• Service Leaders Discuss Budget, Combat Readiness DoD News 07 May 2025 -- The Army is building a force that is leaner, more lethal, and better equipped to operate in contested domains with speed and precision, said Army Gen. James J. Mingus, vice chief of staff of the Army, who testified on a panel yesterday during a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee hearing on military readiness.
• International Visitors Learn About National Guard Ops DoD News 07 May 2025 -- International visitors involved in emergency preparedness and crisis response came to the Pentagon today to learn more about the National Guard.
• Experts Say Special Ops Has Made Good AI Progress, But There's Still Room to Grow DoD News 07 May 2025 -- The United States' special operations forces community has made commendable progress in embracing and integrating artificial intelligence into the battlespace over the past year, but it still has room to grow to keep pace with adversaries like China.
• Beverly Herd 25-2: Kadena AB demonstrates Indo-Pacific readiness with joint elephant walk US Air Force 07 May 2025 -- In a demonstration of combat readiness and regional deterrence, the 18th Wing conducted a large-scale elephant walk, May 6, at Kadena Air Base, assembling one of the most diverse formations of U.S. military aircraft in the Indo-Pacific.
• Ashworth, Allvin and Saltzman outline fiscal 2026 budget priorities to congressional panel US Air Force 07 May 2025 -- The three most senior civilian and military officials from the Department of the Air Force told a congressional panel May 6 that "the strategic landscape has shifted dramatically" and that the Air Force and Space Force need the resources and creative thinking, along with modern capabilities, to meet emerging threats.
• NAVFAC Northwest Begins Electrical Upgrades to Improve Power, Increase Efficiency for Naval Platforms US Navy 07 May 2025 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, in coordination with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), began work to replace a degraded electrical substation in the Controlled Industrial Area of the shipyard in March.
• USS Forrest Sherman Departs Norfolk for Routine Deployment US Navy 07 May 2025 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment on May 6, 2025.
• Cyber lethality: Multidomain training enhances readiness at exercise African Lion 2025 Army News 07 May 2025 -- Cyber capabilities are a fundamental function of modern warfighting. During African Lion 2025 (AL25) U.S. Cyber Command Soldiers joined Wyoming National Guardsmen and Tunisian Armed Forces cyber teams for an academic exchange to enhance the protection of critical infrastructure, enable secure communication and streamline battlefield coordination.
• Joint Integrated air and missile defence exercise Formidable Shield 25 underway NATO Allied Air Command 07 May 2025 -- From May 1 to 31, 2025, NATO's multinational live-fire integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise - Formidable Shield 25 will be executed from Norway and the United Kingdom.
• Ahead of the NATO Summit, Allies meet to discuss logistics for collective defence NATO 07 May 2025 -- In order to ensure NATO's collective defence, it is necessary to have not only military plans, forces, and capabilities but also food, fuel, and other essentials in order to project and sustain combat power. Logistics includes the supply, movement and maintenance of equipment, personnel and services. It is crucial for any military undertaking, from early planning to execution and drawdown.
• Czech Ground Based Air Defence in NATO spotlight: Anniversary conference discussed the future vision and current challenges Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 07 May 2025 -- The Defence Ministers of the countries united in the so-called Coalition of the Willing and the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) met in Brussels to discuss further support of Ukraine.
• Czech Initiative Criticized For Costs, Quality, And Delays -- But Keeps Ammo Flowing To Ukraine RFE/RL 07 May 2025 -- The Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine emerged in early 2024 as a response to the monthslong suspension of US military aid and Brussels' failure to keep up with the promised pace of shell deliveries, affecting Kyiv's ability to fend off Russia's full-scale invasion.
• Ministry of National Defense Press Release on the Case of a Graduating Student Disqualified from Military Academy Application Due to Not Meeting the 20-Year Residency Requirement ROC MND 07 May 2025
• Growing number of Taiwanese want bigger defense budget: Poll CNA 07 May 2025 -- Fifty-one percent of Taiwanese support increasing Taiwan's defense budget, including 44 percent in favor of a "significant increase," a recent survey commissioned by the Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) has found.
• Persistent Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons by Pyongyang Continues to Undermine Global Non-proliferation Regime, Assistant Secretary-General Tells Security Council UN Security Council 07 May 2025 -- The persistent pursuit of nuclear-weapons and ballistic-missile programmes by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea — in violation of Security Council resolutions — continues to undermine the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime, a senior United Nations official told the 15-nation organ today.
• DPR Korea ploughing ahead with nuclear and ballistic missile programme UN News 07 May 2025 -- A top UN official has warned that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is ramping up its nuclear and missile programme in defiance of international law, as it moves into the final year of its military plan.
• Russia has acted to obfuscate and embolden the DPRK's unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 07 May 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea.
• INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DEFENCE EXHIBITION (IMDEX) - 2025 India PIB 07 May 2025 -- Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan arrived in Singapore to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025 at the Changi Exhibition Centre
• Public warning system EE-ALARM to be launched nationwide on May 14 during exercise "Siil" Estonia Defence Forces 07 May 2025 -- On Wednesday, May 14 at 15:00, the comprehensive public warning system EE-ALARM will be activated nationwide for the first time as part of the Estonian Defence Forces' large-scale exercise "Siil".
• The President: Lithuania is becoming a hub for defense innovation President of the Republic of Lithuania 07 May 2025 -- On Wednesday, President Gitanas Nausėda addressed participants at the Baltic Miltech Summit 2025, an international conference held in Vilnius.
• A look at the Defence news 28 April - 4 May Netherlands Ministry of Defence 07 May 2025
• A fiery Five Eyes relationship is sparked New Zealand Air Force 07 May 2025 -- A chance conversation in Antarctica between a couple of firefighters more than a year ago has led to the United States Air Force Air National Guard arriving in New Zealand for a two-week firefighting exercise.
• National Defense Undersecretary Discusses Typhon Missile System at FSI Philippines DFA 07 May 2025 -- To keep researchers abreast of the current developments on issues affecting foreign policy and national security, the Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies (CIRSS) of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) hosted its third "Breakfast Conversation" on 25 April 2025 featuring National Defense Undersecretary for Strategic Assessment and Planning Ignacio B. Madriaga of the Department of National Defense (DND).
• Canadian PM says talks with Trump constructive despite no tariffs lifting People's Daily 07 May 2025 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he had wide-ranging and constructive discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House, although the two leaders disagreed on tariffs lifting and the "51st state," according to the live broadcast of CBC News.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 07 May 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Al-Khuraiji US Dept. of State 07 May 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Gala US Dept. of State 07 May 2025

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 7 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 07 May 2025
• The UK will continue to pay tribute to the victims of war by pressing for a just and lasting peace in response to conflicts around the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 07 May 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the Eightieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

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

• Hamas insists on 'comprehensive' deal to end Israeli aggression in Gaza Press TV 07 May 2025 -- A senior official from the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has underscored the need for a "comprehensive" agreement to end the ongoing Israeli aggression across the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Israel kills 59 Palestinians across Gaza as it expands genocidal war Press TV 07 May 2025 -- Gaza medical personnel reported on Wednesday that the Israeli regime has murdered 59 Palestinians across Gaza since Tuesday, including children and women, as it has decided to expand its genocidal war against the territory.
• New horror in Gaza as double strike on school shelter kills 30 UN News 07 May 2025 -- Grim details emerged on Wednesday of Israeli airstrikes on a UN-run school in Gaza sheltering 2,000 displaced people, which reportedly killed 30 Palestinians sheltering there.
• End unfolding genocide or watch it end life in Gaza: UN experts say States face defining choice OHCHR 07 May 2025 -- Escalating atrocities in Gaza present an urgent moral crossroads and States must act now to end the violence or bear witness to the annihilation of the Palestinian population in Gaza - an outcome with irreversible consequences for our shared humanity and multilateral order, UN experts warned today, demanding immediate international intervention.
• Türk: Israeli plans to expand Gaza offensive aggravate concerns regarding Palestinians' existence in the strip OHCHR 07 May 2025 -- Israel's reported plans to forcibly transfer Gaza's population to a small area in the south of the strip and threats by Israeli officials to deport Palestinians outside of Gaza further aggravate concerns that Israel's actions are aimed at inflicting on Palestinians conditions of life increasingly incompatible with their continued existence in Gaza as a group.
• Joint statement by High Representative Kallas, Commissioner Šuica and Commissioner Lahbib on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza European Commission 07 May 2025 -- For over two months, no humanitarian supplies have entered Gaza. This is the longest such closure the Strip has ever faced and a matter of grave concern.
• Joint statement on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza Government of Norway 07 May 2025 -- Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza.
• Iran condemns Israeli regime's brutal attacks on Yemen IRNA 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's military aggression against the port of Al-Hodeidah and other infrastructure in Yemen describing it as a clear crime and a blatant violation of the principles and rules of international law.
• Yemen will not retreat from supporting Gaza: Ansarullah official IRNA 07 May 2025 -- President of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen Mahdi al-Mashat said that regardless of the costs, Sana'a will not retreat from supporting the Gaza Strip, warning all Israeli settlers to immediately go to the shelter or leave the occupied Palestinian territories, because the Israeli regime will no longer be able to protect them.
• Ansarullah: Deal with US will not halt Yemeni strikes on Israel Press TV 07 May 2025 -- The Ansarullah resistance movement says the US pause in airstrikes on Yemen in exchange for a halt on attacks on US warships in the Red Sea does not alter Yemen's position on targeting Israel.

Operation SINDOOR

• India-Pakistan War Drumbeat Quickens As Islamabad Accuses New Delhi Of Sparking 'Inferno' RFE/RL 07 May 2025 -- Indian and Pakistani forces have exchanged artillery fire after Indian air strikes claimed multiple lives, as tensions between the two nuclear-armed regional powers threatened to boil over.
• 26 dead, 46 injured amid escalation of tensions between India, Pakistan IRNA 07 May 2025 -- The escalation of tension between India and Pakistan has left at least 26 people dead and 46 injured, following the Indian airstrikes, according to Associated Press.
• Civilian toll mounts as India, Pakistan stand on brink of war Press TV 07 May 2025 -- India and Pakistan have started heavy artillery exchanges along their contested frontier, after New Delhi launched missile strikes on its arch-rival in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
• 9 civilians killed, over 40 wounded in India, Pakistan clashes in Kashmir People's Daily 07 May 2025 -- At least nine civilians were killed and over 40 others wounded Wednesday in clashes between Indian and Pakistani troops across the Line of Control in Kashmir, officials said.
• 8 killed, 35 injured, 2 missing after India fired missiles at 6 locations in Pakistan Global Times 07 May 2025 -- At least eight people were killed, 35 others injured, and 2 were missing on Wednesday after India fired missiles at six different locations in Pakistan, said the Pakistani military, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday.
• India conducts strikes on Pakistani territory IRNA 07 May 2025 -- India has carried out missile strikes against several targets inside Pakistan, as tensions between the two nuclear-armed arch-enemies boil over.
• Transcript of Special Briefing on OPERATION SINDOOR (May 07, 2025) India MEA 07 May 2025
• Through Operation Sindoor, India used its 'Right to Respond' to the attack on its soil: Raksha Mantri India PIB 07 May 2025 -- "Through Operation Sindoor, India has used its 'Right to Respond' to the attack on its soil, and the Armed Forces scripted history by acting with precision, precaution & compassion to destroy the camps used to train terrorists in Pakistan and PoK," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the 66th Raising Day event of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on May 07, 2025
• PRESS RELEASE - OPERATION SINDOOR : INDIAN ARMED FORCES CARRIED OUT PRECISION STRIKE AT TERRORIST CAMPS India PIB 07 May 2025 -- A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched 'OPERATION SINDOOR', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed
• The National Security Committee (NSC), was convened under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 07 May 2025 -- The National Security Committee (NSC), was convened under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
• Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Briefs the Islamabad-based Ambassadors on Indian Aggression Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, briefed the Islamabad-based Ambassadors on the Indian strikes in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir during the intervening night of 6 and 7 May 2025.
• Demarche to the Indian Chargé d'Affaires Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025 -- The Indian Chargé d'Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today to receive Pakistan's strong protest over the unprovoked Indian strikes at multiple locations across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. These strikes resulted in the deaths and injuries of several civilians, including women and children.
• Pakistan condemns India's 'blatant aggression,' says it brings 'two nuclear-armed states closer to major conflict' Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of India's latest military attacks, calling them "blatant aggression" that has "brought the two nuclear-armed states closer to a major conflict."
• Pakistan restores flight operations after Indian overnight strikes People's Daily 07 May 2025 -- The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan on Wednesday restored flight operations in major cities after India attacked civilian settlements in the country.
• Pakistan Strongly Condemns India's Blatant Aggression Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025 -- In an unprovoked and blatant act of war, the Indian Air Force, while remaining within Indian airspace, has violated Pakistan's sovereignty using standoff weapons, targeting civilian population across international border in Muridke and Bahawalpur, and across Line of Control in Kotli and Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. India's act of aggression has resulted in martyrdom of civilians, including women and children. This act of aggression has also caused grave threat to commercial air traffic.
• UN chief calls for military restraint from India, Pakistan People's Daily 07 May 2025 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for military restraint from India and Pakistan.
• India-Pakistan clash sparks global concerns as airstrikes escalate tensions Global Times 07 May 2025 -- India has launched military strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, which it claimed as "terrorist infrastructure." The Pakistani government condemned the move as "blatant aggression," saying the strikes hit civilian areas in six locations on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, according to the Xinhua News Agency and a statement released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Ongoing Situation Between India and Pakistan PRC MofA 07 May 2025
• Chinese FM advises Chinese citizens, institutions to stay cautious, avoid areas involved in India-Pakistan conflict Global Times 07 May 2025 -- In response to a question on whether the escalating tension between India and Pakistan has affected Chinese citizens there or Chinese airlines flying over the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday that China is closely following the development of the situation. We advise Chinese citizens and institutions in the relevant areas to closely watch and enhance risk awareness about the local situation, and avoid traveling to locations involved in the conflict. In case of emergencies, please immediately contact the Chinese embassy or consulate for assistance, said the spokesperson.
• Chinese FM responds to whether Chinese side would engage with both sides to ease India-Pakistan tension Global Times 07 May 2025 -- When addressing a question regarding whether China would engage with India and Pakistan to help ease the escalating tensions between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday afternoon that China stands ready to work with the international community and continue to play a constructive role in easing the current tensions.
• Iran urges restraint amid India-Pakistan military attacks Press TV 07 May 2025 -- Tehran has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both sides to exercise restraint.
• Iran voices serious concern over escalation of India-Pakistan tensions IRNA 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has expressed Iran's deep concern regarding the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both opposing sides to exercise self-restraint.
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the continued aggravation in India-Pakistan relations Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025
• Russia 'Deeply Concerned' About Escalating Military Confrontation Between India, Pakistan Sputnik 07 May 2025 -- Russia is deeply concerned about the escalating military confrontation between India and Pakistan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
• The Situation in Kashmir (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 07 May 2025
• Albares calls for restraint from Indian and Pakistani counterparts in the face of escalating tensions Spain MFA 07 May 2025
• Prime Minister speaks with President Erdogan Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 07 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye, this evening.
• No: 97, 7 May 2025, Regarding the Recent Developments Between Pakistan and India Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025
• Foreign Secretary statement on India and Pakistan UK FCDO 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Secretary statement 7th May 2025

Other Conflicts

• PH maritime, air patrols in Scarborough Shoal to continue Philippine News Agency 07 May 2025 -- The Philippines will continue to deploy maritime and air patrols to assert the country's sovereignty and jurisdiction over Scarborough Shoal (also known as Bajo de Masinloc) despite mounting security challenges.
• Syria: Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent wave of violence in Southern Syria European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 May 2025 -- The EU strongly condemns the violent attacks and ensuing clashes which have resulted in a significant number of casualties in Southern Syria over the last days. The EU calls for an end to violence across the country, unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, and the respect of international humanitarian law and human rights law in all circumstances.
• Syria's HTS-led administration in talks with Israel to stop situation from 'getting out of control': Jolani Press TV 07 May 2025 -- The head of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led administration in Syria has confirmed "indirect" negotiations with the Israeli regime aiming to prevent, what he called, an uncontrollable explosion of the underway situation amid Tel Aviv's incessant military aggression towards Syria.
• Myanmar's ethnic Karen face food shortages amid aid cuts to camps on Thai border Radio Free Asia 07 May 2025 -- Myanmar residents forced to flee their homes for camps across the border in Thailand are facing growing hardship amid cuts to international aid, with more than 108,000 people now struggling to access stable food supplies, civil society organizations told Radio Free Asia on Wednesday.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Sudan UN Secretary-General 07 May 2025
• Port Sudan: Aid officials call for greater protection as drone attacks continue UN News 07 May 2025 -- The UN has renewed its call to end the brutal conflict in Sudan after a surge in drone strikes, including in Port Sudan — the vital hub and lifeline for humanitarian aid.
• Sudan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the attacks on Port Sudan European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 May 2025 -- In light of recent drone attacks on Port Sudan reportedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the European Union expresses its profound concern over the escalation of hostilities in Sudan.
• Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on mass displacement from the Zamzam IDP camp Government of Norway 07 May 2025
• DR Congo aid operation reaches Beni with food supplies for thousands UN News 07 May 2025 -- A UN food convoy has successfully delivered vital supplies to support tens of thousands of displaced people affected by escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to humanitarian teams on the ground.

News Reports

• DA confirms 1st case of H5N9 bird flu strain in PH Philippine News Agency 07 May 2025 -- The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) on Wednesday confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) Type A Subtype H5N9 in Camaligan, Camarines Sur.
• Russian-Venezuelan talks President of Russia 07 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, who has come to Russia on an official visit, at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
• Meeting with President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh President of Russia 07 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, who arrived in Moscow to attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory, in the St Catherine Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
• Working meeting with head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov President of Russia 07 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov at the Kremlin.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's article, Russia and Vietnam: 75 Years of friendship, trust and mutual assistance, May 7, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Estonian airspace cannot be used for travelling to Moscow for the 9 May parade Estonia MFA 07 May 2025 -- The Foreign Ministry announced today that Estonian airspace cannot be used for travelling to and from Moscow for the 9 May parade.
• Meeting with President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez President of Russia 07 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, who arrived in Russia to participate in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's article for Cuban "Granma", Russia and Cuba: Celebrating brotherhood through the years and across distances, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of reinstating diplomatic relations between Russia and Cuba, May 7, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 7, 2025 PRC MofA 07 May 2025
• US, China in for protracted trade talks, warn experts ahead of crucial Geneva meet Radio Free Asia 07 May 2025 -- U.S. and Chinese officials will hold high-level talks in Switzerland this weekend, a first step toward easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies over tariffs but experts did not expect immediate breakthroughs.
• China, US to hold economic, trade talks in Switzerland Global Times 07 May 2025 -- At the invitation of the government of Switzerland, He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council will visit Switzerland from May 9 to 12, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
• Chinese FM refutes US' claims that China cannot bear pressure brought by high tariffs Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Asked to comment on the US' recent repeated claims that China cannot bear the pressure brought by the imposition of high tariffs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that no external shocks can change the fundamentals of China's economy, which has a stable foundation, many advantages, strong resilience and great potential, or change the solid momentum of China's solid progress in high-quality development.
• Chinese FM responds to question about whether China expects China-US mutual tariff reduction or exemption Global Times 07 May 2025 -- In responding to media questions about why China decides to hold talks with the US after previously stating that it won't negotiate with the US unless the US cancels tariffs, and about whether China expects the two countries will reduce or remove tariffs on each other, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday that China's position has not changed in any way.
• Upcoming China-US trade talks are arranged at US request, Chinese FM on Chinese vice premier to hold talks with US representatives in Switzerland Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Regarding China's expectations for the upcoming talks between Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US representatives in Switzerland jointly announced by China's Ministry of Commerce and the Foreign Ministry, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that the US side has recently expressed its willingness to engage in negotiations with China. The meeting is arranged at the request of the US side.
• China decides to agree to engage with US for talk: MOFCOM Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Recently, US senior officials frequently released signals to adjust tariffs and actively sent information to the Chinese side through multiple channels, expressing intention to start talk on tariff-related issues with China. The Chinese side has conducted careful evaluation of these communications. With full consideration of the expectations across the world, the interests of the Chinese side, and the call from US business community and consumers, the Chinese side decides to agree to engage with the US side, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Wednesday.
• Chinese vice premier to meet with US official on economic and trade affairs in Switzerland: FM Global Times 07 May 2025 -- At the invitation of the government of Switzerland, from May 9 to 12, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council He Lifeng will visit Switzerland. He will hold talks with Swiss leaders and relevant parties. During his visit to Switzerland, Vice Premier He, as the Chinese lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, will have a meeting with the U.S. lead person Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. From May 12 to 16, Vice Premier He will be in France to co-chair with the French side the 10th China-France High Level Economic and Financial Dialogue, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
• He Lifeng to travel to Switzerland and France, have a high level meeting with the US on economic and trade affairs and co-Chair the 10th China-France High Level Economic and Financial Dialogue Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces:
• H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People's Republic of China for the Russian Gazette PRC MofA 07 May 2025 -- Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future
• Officials announce new policies measures to boost housing market Global Times 07 May 2025 -- China's monetary authorities on Wednesday introduced new measures to strengthen the ongoing stabilization of the real estate sector, as China's property market shows growing signs of recovery amid rising transactions this year.
• China unveils policy package to boost economy, reflecting focus on high-quality devt despite external uncertainties Global Times 07 May 2025 -- Chinese officials on Wednesday announced a package of major policies to support stabilizing the market and expectations, including lowering the policy rate and reserve requirement ratio (RRR), while projecting strong confidence in the country's high-quality development.
• China's central bank cuts housing provident fund loaning rates to help stabilize property market Global Times 07 May 2025 -- China's monetary authorities on Wednesday introduced a set of new measures to strengthen the ongoing stabilization of the real estate sector, as China's property market shows more signs of recovery amid rising transactions this year.
• Taiwan at center of 'one-theater' defense concept: Former Japanese general CNA 07 May 2025 -- A former Japanese defense officer said Wednesday Taiwan is at the center of a new "one-theater" defense concept, which Japan reportedly proposed to the United States earlier this year in response to growing security challenges posed by China.
• Xi says trend of China's reunification is unstoppable People's Daily 07 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the historical trend that China will and must achieve reunification is unstoppable.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 May 2025
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance at Major Munitions Enterprises under Second Economy Commission KCNA 07 May 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, gave field guidance at major munitions enterprises under the Second Economy Commission to learn about the production of shells and the state of machine-building industry.
• Iran rejects U.K. officials' baseless allegations IRNA 07 May 2025 -- Alireza Yousefi, the director-general for the Western Europe department at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has refuted recent allegations made by UK Home Office and certain British parliamentarians against Iran following the suspicious detainment of several Iranian nationals.
• Iran offers to cooperate with Britain 'if misconduct is established' in the case of arrested nationals IRNA 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran stands ready to assist Britain investigate the case of seven Iranian nationals arrested over allegations of "terrorism" if misconduct on their part is credibly established.
• FM Araghchi calls for respect for rights of Iranians arrested in UK Press TV 07 May 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister has called on the UK to respect the rights of Iranians arrested in Britain, underscoring Tehran's readiness to assist investigations in the incident.
• Trump's Reported Move To Rename Persian Gulf Unites Iranians In Outrage RFE/RL 07 May 2025 -- If there's one thing that transcends Iranians' personal beliefs and politics, it's the name of the body of water historically known as the Persian Gulf - a name that has become a point of national pride amid efforts by some Arab states to rename it the Arabian Gulf.
• Iran denies reports of proposing direct nuclear talks with US Press TV 07 May 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed as "fabricated and baseless" recent media reports that it has proposed direct talks with Washington and that a meeting between the presidents of the two countries is to happen soon.
• Araghchi warns of 'wrath of all Iranians' if Trump renames Persian Gulf Press TV 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of the "wrath of all Iranians" after rumors that US President Donald Trump plans to rename the Persian Gulf during his visit to Saudi Arabia next week.
• 'Every patriotic Iranian will be angry': Zarif warns against reported U.S. bid to misname Persian Gulf IRNA 07 May 2025 -- Former Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad-Javad Zarif has warned against any attempt by the United States to misname the Persian Gulf, stating that such a fabrication would anger every patriotic Iranian.
• Iran condemns politically-motivated attempts at misnaming the Persian Gulf IRNA 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that politically motivated attempts to alter the historically established name of the Persian Gulf are indicative of hostile intent toward Iran and its people, and are firmly condemned. Such biased actions are an affront to all Iranians.
• UK strengthens security relationship with Europe ahead of UK-EU summit UK FCDO 07 May 2025 -- Foreign Secretary heads to EU Foreign Ministers meeting to highlight the need for a new, ambitious security relationship.
• A Franco-German "reset" for Europe. Élysée - President of France 07 May 2025
• Taking Europe to heart: On his first full day in office, Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Paris and Warsaw Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 May 2025 -- The day after having assumed office, Foreign Minister Wadephul pays a visit to Germany's most important partners in Europe, France and Poland. Afterwards, he takes part in the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Warsaw. The focus is on a strong Europe - today and tomorrow.
• Joint press statement by the German and French Foreign Ministers on the occasion of Foreign Minister Wadephul's introductory visit to Paris Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 May 2025
• Xi congratulates Merz on election as German chancellor People's Daily 07 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.
• Germany's Merz elected chancellor after setback People's Daily 07 May 2025 -- The man who won Germany's federal election in February and who spent the following weeks building a potential ruling coalition was finally elected chancellor on Tuesday, after a last-minute hitch threatened to derail his plans.
• Prime Minister Carney concludes First Ministers' Meeting Prime Minister of Canada 07 May 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers. He was joined by the Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the King's Privy Council for Canada, Dominic LeBlanc.
• Japan-India Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 07 May 2025
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the Global Conference on Space Exploration (GLEX) 2025 India PIB 07 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Global Conference on Space Exploration (GLEX) 2025 via videoconferencing today
• Text of PM's address at the Global Conference on Space Exploration via video message India PIB 07 May 2025
• Meeting Between Italy's Minister for Interior Matteo Piantedosi and Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025 -- Italy's Minister for Interior Mr. Matteo Piantedosi paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
• Prime Minister speaks with Prime Minister of the State of Qatar Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 07 May 2025
• No: 98, 7 May 2025, Regarding the European Parliament's 2023-2024 Report on Türkiye Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 May 2025
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Washington: The Kremlin understands only the language of strength and action Estonia MFA 07 May 2025 -- On 5 and 6 May, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is in Washington DC, where yesterday he met with members of Congress and think tanks, as well as with former Deputy Secretary of State and US Ambassador to Moscow, John Sullivan, with whom he discussed strengthening the strategic cooperation of Estonia and the USA and the security situation in Europe and the world at large.
• Informal meeting of foreign affairs ministers - Gymnich Republic of Poland 07 May 2025 -- The foreign ministers of the European Union member states and the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, met in Warsaw to discuss the challenges for Europe's foreign and security policy.
• China firmly supports Egypt in safeguarding sovereignty, legitimate rights, opposes bullying, Chinese FM on US related remarks on Suez Canal Global Times 07 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on the strong opposition from various sectors in Egypt regarding US President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social claiming that American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez canals, both routes would "not exist" without the US, and that he had asked the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, to "immediately take care of" the situation, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said at the press conference on Wednesday that China has noted the relevant reports. Egypt's sovereignty over and management and operation rights of the Suez Canal are indisputable. We firmly support the Egyptian government and people in safeguarding their sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests, and oppose any acts or words of bullying.
• ICC prosecutor discloses 2nd set of evidence vs. Duterte Philippine News Agency 07 May 2025 -- The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Prosecution has sent to the defense team of Rodrigo R. Duterte the second set of evidence in the crimes against humanity case filed against the former president.