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• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell, on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness DoD 08 May 2025
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Greek Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias DoD 08 May 2025
• Senior Official Outlines Future Priorities for Special Ops DoD News 08 May 2025 -- Colby Jenkins, performing the duties of the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, outlined his priorities for the future of the special warfare community while delivering remarks today during Special Operations Forces Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
• Like Cars, Rockets Evolve: Navy's Ramjet Test Proves Game-Changing Potential US Navy 08 May 2025 -- Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division successfully air-launched a Solid Fuel Integral Rocket Ramjet (SFIRR) from an unmanned vehicle for the first time, one step toward modernizing missile technology.
• Some of Hegseth's Passwords Exposed in Cyberattacks, Available on Internet - Reports Sputnik 08 May 2025 -- A number of passwords that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth used to register for various websites have been compromised in cyberattacks and are available online, the New York Times reported.
• Balikatan 25: Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise strengthens multinational cooperation USMC News 08 May 2025 -- U.S., Philippine, and Japanese military forces, along with civilian leaders, gathered for the Balikatan 25 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Tabletop Exercise, working together to enhance crisis response coordination and strengthen their longstanding alliance from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
• NATO addresses electromagnetic interference threats to civil aviation safety NATO 08 May 2025 -- Civil aviation is increasingly affected by jamming and spoofing. The NATO Aviation Committee continues its work to address these threats, in close cooperation with other international organisations, including the International Civil Aviation Organisation and EUROCONTROL.
• Address by NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska at the Kyiv Security Forum NATO 08 May 2025
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy Submits Draft Law on Military Ombudsman to Parliament President of Ukraine 08 May 2025
• Defence and technological cooperation between Ukraine and the EU discussed by Prime Minister and EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Ukraine Government 08 May 2025 -- On 8 May, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius to discuss defence and technological cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.
• Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on May 8th, 2025 PRC MND 08 May 2025
• China's Shandong aircraft carrier task group conducts training mission, boosts combat capabilities: spokesperson Global Times 08 May 2025 -- China's Shandong aircraft carrier task group recently carried out an annual training mission aimed at enhancing combat capabilities not directed at any particular country, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday amid reports claiming that the Chinese aircraft carrier appeared in the waters north of the Philippines during a US-Philippine exercise.
• Chinese, Egyptian air forces hold joint training in Egypt PRC MND 08 May 2025 -- The Chinese Air Force dispatched aircraft such as J-10C, KJ-500 and YY-20 to participate in a recent joint training with its Egyptian counterpart at an Egyptian air force base, according to a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.
• Chinese and Cambodian Militaries to Hold "Golden Dragon 2025" Joint Exercise: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 May 2025 -- "In mid-to-late May, the Chinese and Cambodian militaries will hold the 'Golden Dragon 2025' joint exercise in Cambodia," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Thursday.
• MAC defends military med school rejection of China-born student CNA 08 May 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday defended a decision by the military-run National Defense Medical Center (NDMC) to revoke the admission of a China-born student, citing the applicant's failure to meet the requirement of having held household registration in Taiwan for at least 20 years.
• Taiwan, Estonia sign MOUs on aerospace, defense collaboration CNA 08 May 2025 -- A Taiwanese business delegation has signed two memoranda of understanding (MOU) with Estonia to facilitate collaboration between the aerospace and defense industries on the two sides, according to the Taipei Mission in the Republic of Latvia.
• Dual ship commissioning celebrates maritime capability Australia DOD 08 May 2025 -- The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed two more Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.
• Navy strengthens Global Combat Ship links Australia DOD 08 May 2025 -- The Royal Australian Navy has hosted the 2025 Global Combat Ship (GCS) User Group meeting at the Maritime Combat Systems Integration Centre in St Kilda, Adelaide.
• INS SUNAYNA (IOS SAGAR) RETURNS TO KOCHI ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF MONTH LONG DEPLOYMENT India PIB 08 May 2025 -- Indian Navy's maiden initiative of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar, jointly crewed by personnel from nine IOR Navies, concluded its month long deployment in SW IOR region and returned to Kochi on 08 May 25
• DELIVERY OF 'ARNALA'- FIRST ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT TO THE INDIAN NAVY India PIB 08 May 2025 -- 'Arnala', the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 08 May 25 at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli
• Quad Concludes Simulation Exercise to Advance Indo-Pacific Logistics Network India MEA 08 May 2025 -- From April 28 to May 2, the Quad partners (Australia, India, Japan and the United States) 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).
• Iran prioritizes diplomacy while staying prepared for war at any level: IRGC commander IRNA 08 May 2025 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major-General Hossein Salami said on Thursday that Iran seeks to address its nuclear issue diplomatically and fairly free from threats; however, the Islamic Republic is prepared for conflict at any scale.
• IRGC chief Gen. Salami: Iran will hit any point used to target its interests Press TV 08 May 2025 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Salami says Iran would strike any point where the enemy uses to act against the country.
• Prime Minister's remarks at the London Defence Conference: 8 May 2025 Gov.UK 08 May 2025
• Allies Hone Interoperability in Southern Estonia Estonia Defence Forces 08 May 2025 -- As part of the Exercise Hedgehog 25, units from the United Kingdom and France are training together at the Nursipalu training area to enhance their cooperation and align support unit operations on the battlefield.
• Statement from Indonesia and Norway: Defending multilateral cooperation Government of Norway 08 May 2025 -- Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Arrmanatha Nasir, and State Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, met 7 May 2025 for political consultations.
• In Emergency Ruling, US Appeals Court Reverses Halt To Funding For Radio Free Europe RFE/RL 08 May 2025 -- A US appeals court issued a ruling that advances efforts by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) to secure congressionally mandated funds it sorely needs to keep operations going in the coming weeks, pausing a decision delivered just hours earlier by a three-judge panel of the same court.

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 8 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 08 May 2025

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

• PM Netanyahu at the 5th Brigade training exercise in Tze'elim: "To Hamas I say one thing: The rules are about to change very soon" Israel - Prime Minister 08 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, visited a training exercise of the IDF 5th Brigade (reserve) at the Ground Forces Training Center in Tze'elim.
• Hamas kills several Israeli soldiers in 'fierce fighting' in south Gaza Press TV 08 May 2025 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement says its fighters have killed a large number of Israeli soldiers in "fierce fighting" with the regime forces in the south of the Gaza Strip near Rafah.
• Gaza authorities warn of Israeli scheme to set up 'forced isolation camps' for Palestinians Press TV 08 May 2025 -- The Palestinian government in Gaza has denounced plans by Israel to set up so-called "aid-distribution camps" cautioning they will resemble "Nazi ghettos," and warning that the move would constitute a policy of "forced isolation" and "systemic segregation" of Palestinians in the war-torn territory.
• Hezbollah chief: Resistance will continue until final victory Press TV 08 May 2025 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement says resistance will continue until the final victory and the total annihilation of Israeli occupiers.
• UNRWA Commissioner-General on East Jerusalem: An assault on children. An assault on education UNRWA 08 May 2025
• UNRWA condemns 'storming' of schools in East Jerusalem UN News 08 May 2025 -- The UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, has strongly condemned the forced entry by Israeli security forces into three of its schools in occupied East Jerusalem, describing it as a violation of children's right to education and safety.
• OIC Condemns the Israeli Occupation's Decision to Close UNRWA Schools in Occupied Al-Quds Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 08 May 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed strong condemnation regarding the Israeli occupation authorities' recent decision to shutter six UNRWA schools in the Occupied Al-Quds City.
• OIC Condemns Ecuador's Opening of a Diplomatic Office in Al-Quds Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 08 May 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemns the decision of the President of Ecuador to reopen an innovation and entrepreneurship office of diplomatic status in the occupied city of Al-Quds, considering that this illegal step is a violation of United Nations resolutions on Al-Quds, especially UN Security Council Resolution 478, which calls on countries that have established diplomatic missions in Al Quds to revoke these missions from the holy city.

Operation SINDOOR

• Pakistan, India Fighting Persists In Wake Of Kashmir Killings RFE/RL 08 May 2025 -- Pakistan and India traded accusations of attacks on May 8, as tensions persisted amid the worst flare-up of fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbors in more than 20 years.
• 26 civilians killed, 46 injured in Indian attack on Pakistan: official People's Daily 08 May 2025 -- Twenty-six people, including women and children, were killed and 46 others injured when India attacked civilian settlements in six areas of Pakistan on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, a spokesperson for the Pakistani army's media wing said.
• Transcript of Special briefing on OPERATION SINDOOR (May 08, 2025) India MEA 08 May 2025
• Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment, says Raksha Mantri at National Quality Conclave 2025 India PIB 08 May 2025 -- "Operation Sindoor was successfully executed because our formidable & professionally-trained Armed Forces were equipped with high-quality equipment," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the National Quality Conclave in New Delhi on May 08, 2025
• PAKISTAN'S BID TO ESCALATE NEGATED - PROPORTIONATE RESPONSE BY INDIA India PIB 08 May 2025 -- During the Press Briefing on Operation SINDOOR on 07 May 2025, India had called its response as focused, measured and non-escalatory
• PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meeting with Secretaries of Government of India India PIB 08 May 2025 -- The Prime Minister today chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security
• Statement on Baseless Indian Allegations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 May 2025 -- The Government of Pakistan categorically rejects the baseless and irresponsible allegations propagated by the Indian media, accusing Pakistan of launching attacks on Pathankot, Jaisalmer, and Srinagar. These claims are entirely unfounded, politically motivated, and part of a reckless propaganda campaign aimed at maligning Pakistan.
• Transcript of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister's Briefing to the Islamabad-based Ambassadors on Indian Aggression against Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 May 2025 -- Excellencies,
• Flights operations temporarily suspended at Pakistani airports People's Daily 08 May 2025 -- Flight operations at airports of major cities of Pakistan have been temporarily suspended due to operational reasons, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said on Thursday.
• Pakistan vows response to civilian deaths in Indian strikes Press TV 08 May 2025 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned India's deadly attacks, saying Islamabad will retaliate for "every drop of blood" spilled in the raids.
• Pakistan confirms participation of J-10C jets in response to Indian attacks: report Global Times 08 May 2025 -- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday confirmed that J-10C jets participated in Pakistan's response to Indian attacks, media reported, following wide speculations over if Pakistan's equipment procured from China have played roles in the clash that led to the downing of several Indian aircraft.
• India/Pakistan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the latest developments EC/CEU 08 May 2025 -- The European Union (EU) and its 27 Member States unequivocally condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April and the murder of innocent civilians.
• China opposes all forms of terrorism, calls on India and Pakistan to prioritize peace and stability: FM Global Times 08 May 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's vow to avenge the victims of the Kashmir attack, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Thursday that China had already expressed its position on the current India-Pakistan situation the previous day. China is concerned about the current developments. India and Pakistan are immovable neighbors, and both are China's neighbors.
• India and Pakistan: Statement by the Foreign Minister Government of Norway 08 May 2025
• Iran urges India and Pakistan to exercise restraint to prevent escalation of tensions IRNA 08 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has called for restraint between India and Pakistan to prevent further escalation of tensions in the region.
• Araghchi in India: Iran seeks reduction of tensions, region requires peace Press TV 08 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran calls on India and Pakistan to exercise self-restraint and prevent an escalation of tension in the region.
• MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF IRAN CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT India PIB 08 May 2025 -- H.E. Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 8, 2025).
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 08 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif US Dept. of State 08 May 2025
• Prime Minister receives telephone call from the U.S. Secretary of State Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 08 May 2025 -- Prime Minister receives telephone call from the U.S. Secretary of State

Other Conflicts

• PH Navy: No let-up in WPS patrols despite Chinese harassment Philippine News Agency 08 May 2025 -- China's latest acts of harassment will not deter the Philippines from holding maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Navy (PN) said Thursday.
• Tolentino blasts 'reckless' Chinese maneuvers near Bajo de Masinloc Philippine News Agency 08 May 2025 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Thursday decried the parlous maneuvers of two Chinese warships and a China Coast Guard vessel near Bajo de Masinloc on Monday, saying this posed a direct threat to regional stability.
• Chinese ships harass PH Navy vessel BRP Emilio Jacinto in WPS Philippine News Agency 08 May 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has announced that Chinese frigates and coast guard vessels have conducted "aggressive and unsafe" maneuvers against a Filipino naval vessel, the BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35), conducting lawful maritime operations in Bajo de Masinloc, West Philippine Sea (WPS) last May 5.
• Philippines should stop offending China's core interests in any form: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 May 2025 -- "We sternly warn the Philippine side to cease its infringements and provocations, and stop offending China's core interests in any form," said Chinese defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang at a press briefing on Thursday.
• Chinese FM refutes Philippines' claims of an incident at Huangyan Dao as disregarding facts Global Times 08 May 2025 -- In response to a question concerning the Philippine military's claim on Thursday of an "incident" involving the Chinese navy at Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, where the Philippine side claimed Chinese warship conducted "high-risk maneuvers", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory. Philippine warship attempted to intrude into Huangyan Dao, and Chinese side took necessary measures which were justified, lawful, professional, and restrained.
• External countries creating chaos under guise of order biggest source of risk in SCS, says FM on joint patrol between Philippines, US, Australia Global Times 08 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on recent statements by the Philippines, the US, and Australia regarding their joint maritime and aerial patrols in the South China Sea, claiming that the activities aim to strengthen joint operational capabilities and support a so-called "free and open Indo-Pacific", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China firmly opposes the recent joint maritime and aerial patrols conducted by the Philippines, the US, and Australia in the South China Sea, as well as their attempts to hype up these actions.
• PLA prevents Philippine corvette from trespassing into Huangyan Dao waters, releases trail illustration Global Times 08 May 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has recently prevented a Philippine corvette from intruding into Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao, and the Chinese Ministry of National Defense and Foreign Ministry slammed the Philippine side's infringing provocations on Thursday. An expert said that frequent maritime provocations and media manipulation are habitual tactics employed by the Philippines, warning that such disregarding of facts negatively impacts regional peace.
• PLA prevents Philippine corvette from entering Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao: spokesperson Global Times 08 May 2025 -- Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command, said on Thursday that on Monday, the Philippine Corvette 35 attempted to intrude into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao. The PLA Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to lawfully track, monitor, issue warnings, and expel the vessel, effectively preventing the Philippine vessel from entering China's territorial waters.
• CCG expels Japanese fishing boat that illegally enters Chinese waters of Diaoyu Islands: spokesperson Global Times 08 May 2025 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) lawfully took control necessary measures against a Japanese fishing vessel and issued warnings to expel it after it illegally entered the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday and Thursday, CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun said on Thursday.
• Macron hosts Syria's de facto president and ex-Qaeda leader at Elysee Press TV 08 May 2025 -- Syria's de facto leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani has met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in his first visit to a European country.
• Myanmar junta bombs hospital days after declaring ceasefire extension Radio Free Asia 08 May 2025 -- Junta airstrikes on villages in southeast Myanmar destroyed a hospital and forced over 8,000 residents from their homes, leaving them in urgent need of aid, according to an insurgent administration opposing the military.
• Port Sudan: No let-up in drone attacks as UN chief urges peace UN News 08 May 2025 -- Amid reports that renewed drone strikes on a key Sudanese aid hub were thwarted late Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres added his voice to increasingly urgent calls for serious peace negotiations to end more than two years of war in Sudan.
• UN experts demand international action as human rights violations escalate in Sudan's displacement camps OHCHR 08 May 2025 -- A group of independent human rights experts* today strongly condemned the targeted attacks perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam and Abu Shuk camps in North Darfur.
• Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Mission in South Sudan for One Year, Adopting Resolution 2779 (2025) by Vote of 12 in Favour with 3 Abstentions UN Security Council 08 May 2025 -- The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) until 30 April 2026.
• UN Security Council extends South Sudan mission amid rising instability UN News 08 May 2025 -- The Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for another year, as the world's youngest nation teeters on the brink of renewed conflict.
• Lifesaving humanitarian supply route cut in South Sudan leaving malnourished children at risk UNICEF 08 May 2025 -- More than 60,000 malnourished children in South Sudan's Upper Nile state are at risk of plunging deeper into malnutrition as treatment supplies run critically low and resupply efforts are hampered, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned today.
• Foreign Minister Eide on attack on MSF hospital in South Sudan Government of Norway 08 May 2025
• Lifesaving humanitarian supply route cut in South Sudan, leaving malnourished children at risk WFP 08 May 2025 -- More than 60,000 malnourished children in South Sudan's Upper Nile state are at risk of plunging deeper into malnutrition as treatment supplies run critically low and resupply efforts are hampered, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned today.

News Reports

• Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, First American To Lead Catholic Church RFE/RL 08 May 2025 -- US Cardinal Robert Prevost, long-time missionary in Latin America who was born in the United States, has been elected pope in a surprise move by the Roman Catholic conclave of cardinals to choose the first American to lead the Church.
• On the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV US Dept. of State 08 May 2025
• Guterres welcomes election of Pope Leo 'at a time of great global challenges' UN News 08 May 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a new Pope on Thursday.
• Danish FM to summon U.S. ambassador over reported espionage against Greenland People's Daily 08 May 2025 -- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Wednesday that he will summon the United States ambassador to Denmark for a meeting following media reports suggesting that Washington plans to intensify espionage activities targeting Greenland.
• US' plan to deport Filipinos to Libya 'cruel, inhumane': Escudero Philippine News Agency 08 May 2025 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Thursday condemned a reported plan by US immigration authorities to deport undocumented Asian nationals, including Filipinos, to Libya, calling the move cruel and a violation of basic human rights.
• Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years in Prison for Crypto-Terror Financing Scheme US Dept. of Justice 08 May 2025 -- A Springfield, Virginia, man was sentenced yesterday to 364 months in prison for his efforts to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
• Statement by the Delegations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan to the OSCE on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 May 2025
• Dinner on behalf of the President of Russia for the heads of delegations attending the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory President of Russia 08 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin spoke at a dinner hosted on behalf of the President of Russia for the heads of foreign delegations and honorary guests who have come to Moscow for the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
• Media statements by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping President of Russia 08 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping made statements for the media following Russian-Chinese talks.
• Greetings to the leaders and citizens of foreign states on the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War President of Russia 08 May 2025 -- On the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Israel, as well as to the peoples of Georgia and Moldova.
• US and Russia Discuss Potential Role in Restoring Russian Gas Sales to Europe Sputnik 08 May 2025 -- Officials from the United States and Russia held discussions about how the US may help restore Russian gas sales in Europe, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
• President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin PRC MofA 08 May 2025 -- On the morning of May 8 local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with President Xi Jinping at the Kremlin in Moscow. The two presidents had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Russia relations and major international and regional issues.
• Xi Jinping Arrives in Moscow for a State Visit to Russia and Attends the Celebrations Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union PRC MofA 08 May 2025 -- On the evening of May 7, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow by special plane to pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Calls Talks Between Russia, China 'Constructive' Sputnik 08 May 2025 -- Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said on Thursday that the meeting between the Russian and Chinese delegations in Moscow was "constructive."
• Migrants Beaten In Moscow Cafe As Crackdown On Central Asians Intensifies RFE/RL 08 May 2025 -- Staff and customers at a Moscow cafe that employs Central Asians say they were badly beaten by police during a raid, part of what they say is an intensifying campaign against migrants from the region.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 8, 2025 PRC MofA 08 May 2025
• China will not sacrifice principle to reach deal with US: MOFCOM Global Times 08 May 2025 -- If the US says one thing but does another, or even attempts to continue to coerce and blackmail under the guise of tariff talks, China will never agree, nor will it seek to reach any agreement by sacrificing its principle and position as well as international fairness and justice, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday.
• Russian-Chinese talks President of Russia 08 May 2025 -- Talks between Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping took place in the Kremlin.
• Beginning of Russia-China talks in expanded format President of Russia 08 May 2025
• Beginning of meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping President of Russia 08 May 2025
• Xi says China, Russia find right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries People's Daily 08 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that China and Russia have found a right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries.
• Xi, Putin sign joint statement on further deepening China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era PRC MND 08 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a joint statement on further deepening the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.
• Now 'friends of steel': Xi and Putin meet in Moscow Radio Free Asia 08 May 2025 -- The leaders of China and Russia vowed to deepen their "strategic partnership" in a show of solidarity in Moscow on Thursday, casting themselves as defenders of the world order.
• China opposes political maneuvering with ill intent, FM says on claims of Chinese exports of manipulators may be used for Russia drones Global Times 08 May 2025 -- When asked about China's view on claims that customs data reflects a substantial increase in China's exports of electronic game machines and manipulators to Russia, and that these manipulators may be used to control drones, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that China's position on the Ukraine issue has always been clear. China has always been actively committed to halting the fighting and promoting peace and negotiation. China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict and has strictly controlled dual-use items.
• Hong Kong removes protection against land reclamation in Victoria Harbor Radio Free Asia 08 May 2025 -- Hong Kong's legislature has passed a law that will make it easier for the government to conduct land reclamation in the territory's iconic Victoria Harbor, despite long-standing opposition from environmentalists.
• Chinese embassy reiterates three points after US signals planned trade talks not initiated by Washington Global Times 08 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on the US' statement that it will not lower tariffs before negotiations begin and has implied that the talks were not initiated by the US side, following China's recent announcement of upcoming talks with the US side, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the US said on Thursday that first, the US side has recently reached out to China through various channels, actively conveying its desire to engage with China on tariffs and other related issues. After carefully assessing the US messages, China decided to agree to hold discussions. The talks are being held at the request of the US side.
• China, US scheduled to hold trade talks People's Daily 08 May 2025 -- China and the United States are scheduled to hold official trade talks later this week, as Beijing reiterates its commitment to dialogue and cooperation while firmly safeguarding its legitimate interests in the face of escalating US-initiated trade tensions.
• Xi says China, Russia find right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries Global Times 08 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that China and Russia have found a right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries.
• Cabinet approves NT$8.8 billion plan to enhance cybersecurity resilience CNA 08 May 2025 -- The Cabinet on Thursday approved a four-year plan to spend NT$8.8 billion (US$290.6 million) to strengthen the country's cybersecurity resilience.
• Secessionists' words and deeds cannot alter fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, says FM on Lai Ching-te's rhetoric Global Times 08 May 2025 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities consistently use "democracy and freedom" as a pretext to conceal their "Taiwan independence" separatist agenda. No matter what they say or do, they cannot alter the historical and legal fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory, nor can they change the international community's prevailing consensus on upholding the one-China principle, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.
• Spies in DPP government expose weaknesses in vetting system for aides CNA 08 May 2025 -- Recent discoveries of people within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government spying for China have exposed potential flaws in Taiwan's security vetting system and highlighted the difficulties involved in fixing them.
• U.S. senators reintroduce Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act CNA 08 May 2025 -- Two United States senators have reintroduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, which they said aims to reaffirm U.S. policy to support Taiwan's democracy and international engagement amid China's increasing diplomatic and military aggression.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 May 2025
• Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministries' Official Telephone Talk on North Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 May 2025
• FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 8 May UK FCDO 08 May 2025 -- The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 8 May.
• Negotiating on equal terms with no threat is wise and honorable: Top security official IRNA 08 May 2025 -- Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said on Thursday that as direct negotiations under conditions of coercion and threat are unwise and dishonorable, talks on equal terms and free from threats are wise and honorable.
• Security chief: Iran's red lines clear, everything depends on US behavior Press TV 08 May 2025 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian says the Islamic Republic's red lines are quite clear in the indirect talks with the US, stressing that everything depends on the US behavior.
• Iran rejects any involvement in a supposed plot to target Israeli embassy in London IRNA 08 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that Iran categorically rejects any involvement in a supposed plot to target the Israeli embassy in London.
• Third China-Based "Teapot" Refinery Designated for Violating Iran Sanctions US Dept. of State 08 May 2025 -- The United States is sanctioning China-based independent "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd. and three oil terminal operators for their role in purchasing or facilitating the delivery of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil.
• Treasury Increases Pressure on Firms Importing Iranian Oil US Treasury 08 May 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is increasing pressure on Iran's export of oil, designating the "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd.and three port terminal operators in Shandong Provincefor their role in purchasing or facilitating the delivery of hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil. These teapot refineries, most of which are located in Shandong Province, purchase the majority of Iranian crude oil exports. OFAC is also imposing sanctions on several companies, vessels, and captains responsible for facilitating Iranian oil shipments as part of Iran's "shadow fleet."
• Iran categorically rejects involvement in alleged plot to attack Israeli embassy in UK Press TV 08 May 2025 -- Tehran has categorically rejected Western media reports about Iranian nationals being involved in an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London.
• 'Diplomacy that lets you bomb': Trump says prefers 'deal with Iran' that enables military aggression Press TV 08 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump says he is willing to reach an agreement with Iran that allows Washington to "blow up" Tehran's nuclear energy facilities.
• Japan-Australia Summit Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 May 2025 -- On May 8, commencing at 4:15 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a telephone meeting with the Hon. Anthony Albanese, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia.
• PM remarks on the UK's landmark economic deal with the US: Thursday 8 May Gov.UK 08 May 2025
• Gymnich: press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas after the meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 08 May 2025
• Baiba Braže at the EU foreign ministers' meeting: the EU must achieve full energy independence from the aggressor state of Russia Latvia MFA 08 May 2025 -- Further support for Ukraine and economic pressure on Russia and its supporters, including the 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia and the EU's plan for full energy independence from Russia, strengthening Europe's security and defence capabilities, dialogue with the United States on its presence in Ukraine and security guarantees - those were key issues discussed at the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers, or Gymnich.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Warsaw: Europe holds the lever of power and Putin has no aces Estonia MFA 08 May 2025 -- On 7 and 8 May, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna participated in the informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers (Gymnich) in Warsaw, where the Russian aggression against Ukraine and relations between the European Union and the United States were discussed.
• Conclusions of informal Gymnich - EU foreign ministers talks in Warsaw Republic of Poland 08 May 2025 -- The foreign ministers of EU member states and the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, continued their informal talks on Thursday on issues affecting Europe's security and stability.
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen Prime Minister of Canada 08 May 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen.
• "The Development Road Project will significantly contribute to the stability and prosperity of both Iraq and our entire region" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 08 May 2025 -- Holding a joint press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Al Sudani, President Erdoğan said: "The Development Road Project will significantly contribute to the stability and prosperity of both Iraq and our entire region. We invite countries that are interested in the Development Road to become part of this strategic project."
• Mali: UN Experts say Mali should not hinder or suspend the activities of political parties OHCHR 08 May 2025 -- The adoption of a bill repealing basic protections to political participation by the Council of Ministers on 30 April 2025 and the signature of a decree on 7 May 2025 suspending the activities of political parties until further notice are a direct violation of basic human rights, a group of independent human rights experts* warned today.
• World News in Brief: South Sudan urged to avoid slide to war, Türk calls on EU not to weaken landmark law, Ukraine and Mali updates UN News 08 May 2025 -- The UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) together with the African Union mission there, and other key bodies collectively known as the Quartet, have raised the alarm over rising violence and political instability in South Sudan.