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• Yemen warns about US sabotage amid fledgling ceasefire; says strong response awaits potential violations Press TV 09 May 2025 -- A senior Yemeni official has issued a warning of potential sabotage on the part of the United States, no more than a couple of days following conclusion an Omani-mediated ceasefire agreement between the two sides.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell, on Reviewing the Department's Military Educational Institution Library Collections DoD 09 May 2025 -- Today, the Department issued guidance to senior leaders directing the review of library materials at our military educational institutions to identify library materials that may conflict with our core mission. The Department's instructional materials should be mission-focused and not promote divisive concepts and gender ideology.
• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell, on Certification of Merit-Based Military Service Academy Admissions DoD 09 May 2025 -- Today the Secretary of Defense directed the Secretaries of the Military Departments to certify their admissions are race-, ethnicity-, and sex-blind. Within 30 days, the Military Service Academies (MSAs) must confirm that admission will be based exclusively on merit for the 2026 admissions cycle and beyond.
• U.S. Navy Participates in IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore US Navy 09 May 2025 -- Personnel and assets from the U.S. Navy participate in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 in Singapore, May 6-8.
• Blue Ridge Departs Suva, Fiji Following Port Visit US Navy 09 May 2025 -- The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Suva, Fiji following a scheduled port visit, May 5-9, 2025.
• US Space Force, Italian Air Force sign statement to expand space security cooperation United States Space Force 09 May 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Luca Goretti signed a statement of understanding aimed at expanding mutual collaboration in the crucial sector of space security on May 8.
• CSO highlights growing U.S.-Italian cooperation in space operations United States Space Force 09 May 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman emphasized the critical role of partnerships and the growing strategic importance of space during his remarks at the 2nd International AeroSpace Power Conference in Rome, May 8.
• Virginia National Guard Team Trains for Disaster Response Army News 09 May 2025 -- Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conducted a collective training exercise responding to a simulated mass casualty radiological event at Fort Barfoot April 28 - May 2.
• MDA Releases Advanced Capability Concepts Solicitation MDA 09 May 2025 -- Today the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) issued on SAM.gov an open call for white papers providing industry innovators an ongoing opportunity to present the government with cutting-edge concepts and ideas.
• CRYSTAL ARROW 2025 Strengthens Regional Defence Capabilities NATO JFC Brunssum 09 May 2025 -- One of the largest military exercises in Latvia this year is underway: Exercise "Crystal Arrow 2025", which is taking place in Vidzeme region from 5th to 11th May, 2025.
• Mobile Training Team conducts air operations course in Azerbaijan NATO Allied Air Command 09 May 2025 -- NATO's Allied Air Command Mobile Training Team conducted a course on "Planning and Conducting Air Operations" for Azerbaijani Air Force personnel in Baku, 1 May 2025.
• NATO Secretary General welcomes Germany's new Chancellor to NATO headquarters NATO 09 May 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz to NATO headquarters on Friday (9 May 2025) for bilateral talks, and to discuss preparation of the NATO Summit in The Hague.
• European leaders set to travel to Kyiv as the US, France, Germany, Poland and the UK call for 30-day ceasefire Gov.UK 09 May 2025 -- The leaders of France, Germany, Poland and the UK will be in Kyiv tomorrow as calls intensify for Russia to agree a ceasefire and come to the negotiating table.
• EU allocates EUR 1 billion for purchase of Ukrainian weapons under "Danish model": Prime Minister Ukraine Government 09 May 2025 -- The European Union has officially announced its intention to allocate nearly EUR 1.9 billion for military support to Ukraine.
• Budrys in Ukraine: €1 billion for Ukraine's defence industry - an investment in the security of the entire Europe Lithuania MFA 09 May 2025 -- On 9 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in the informal meeting of the EU foreign ministers in Lviv, Ukraine.
• Military support and tougher sanctions against russia - key topics of Denys Shmyhal's meeting with Kaja Kallas Ukraine Government 09 May 2025 -- On 9 May in Lviv, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
• Meeting held between Herman Smetanin and EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Ukraine Government 09 May 2025 -- Ukraine's Minister for Strategic Industries, Herman Smetanin, held another meeting with the EU Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, alongside the head of his cabinet, Simonas Šatūnas, and cabinet member Ramūnas Stanionis.
• ASCA launches next Defence mission focused on counter small uncrewed aerial systems Australia DOD 09 May 2025 -- The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is seeking industry support to enhance Defence's counter drone capabilities with the launch of Mission Syracuse.
• Joint Striking Drill of Long-range Artillery and Missile Systems of Sub-units of KPA on Eastern Front Conducted. KCNA 09 May 2025 -- The U.S. and its vassal sates are staging a series of nuclear operation drills on the Korean peninsula and in its vicinity after making a nuclear war against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea a fait accompli and opening to the public an extremely adventurous scenario for a nuclear war. This reckless act of aggravating the situation requires the armed forces of the DPRK to prepare for a rapid reaction capability and a thoroughgoing war posture.
• HMCS Margaret Brooke returns from historic Operation PROJECTION Canada 09 May 2025 -- His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke has successfully completed Operation (Op) PROJECTION, marking the end of a historic deployment to the South American, Antarctic, and Caribbean regions.
• German Chancellor Merz Rejects EU Borrowing Plan to Increase Defense Spending Sputnik 09 May 2025 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday opposed the idea of raising a common European loan to increase defense spending, saying that this financial instrument should only be used to refinance national budgets.
• The 1st Infantry Brigade of the Estonian Defence Forces achieved combat readiness at the Hedgehog 2025 Exercise Estonia Defence Forces 09 May 2025 -- The 1st Infantry Brigade of the Estonian Defence Forces, participating in the Hedgehog 2025 exercise, today confirmed achieving combat readiness in the exercise framework, having formed its reservists and provided military skills refreshment training to its sub-units in the previous days, and is now ready to carry out combat tasks.
• Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: The revised NORDEFCO Memorandum of Understanding will strengthen Nordic defence Finnish MoD 09 May 2025 -- Nordic defence ministers signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDECO) on 6 May 2025.
• AFP chief says 'Balikatan' 2025 exemplary Philippine News Agency 09 May 2025 -- This year's "Balikatan" drills showcased "exemplary demonstrations" of joint capabilities between participating Filipino and American military forces, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Friday.
• Teodoro wants to see exercise line-up, terrain for 'Balikatan' 2026 Philippine News Agency 09 May 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he wants to see the choices of exercises and terrain for next year's 'Balikatan' drills, as the annual exercise between Filipino and American military forces formally concluded Friday.
• Trump decides to cut ties with Netanyahu over manipulation concerns: Report IRNA 09 May 2025 -- United States President Donald Trump has reportedly decided to break off direct contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over manipulation concerns.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Austrian Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger US Dept. of State 09 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul US Dept. of State 09 May 2025

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 9 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 09 May 2025

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

• All Gaza bakeries close as flour, fuel run out amid Israel's all-out blockade Press TV 09 May 2025 -- Flour reserves have been entirely depleted in the Gaza Strip, leading to the complete shutdown of all bakeries, says a local official as the Israeli regime continues the intense siege against the Palestinian territory.
• 'Strategic shift': Hamas switches to tactical attack mode as more Israeli forces killed Press TV 09 May 2025 -- The latest resistance operations against invading Israeli forces in the besieged Gaza Strip show Hamas is "switching from a defensive phase to tactical attack mode," analysts say.
• Israeli aggression on Tulkarm continues as regime intensifies West Bank siege, killings Press TV 09 May 2025 -- Israel has intensified its attacks on the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm and its two refugee camps, as the aggression has entered its 103rd consecutive day.
• Gaza: UN agencies reject Israeli plan to use aid as 'bait' UN News 09 May 2025 -- Israel's plan to take control of relief assistance in Gaza would put civilian lives in danger and cause mass displacement while using aid as "bait", UN humanitarians said on Friday.
• UNRWA Situation Report #170 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. All information updated for 30 April - 7 May 2025 UNRWA 09 May 2025
• Gaza: UN anti-racism committee decries halt to food aid, urges immediate humanitarian access OHCHR 09 May 2025 -- With food aid supplies now completely exhausted in Gaza and border crossings still sealed, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) today issued an urgent call for immediate humanitarian access and a lasting ceasefire, warning of catastrophic consequences for the civilian population.
• UN Special Committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories warns of a second Nakba OHCHR 09 May 2025 -- "Israel continues to inflict unimaginable suffering on the people living under its occupation, whilst rapidly expanding confiscation of land as part of its wider colonial aspirations. What we are witnessing could very well be another Nakba", warned a UN Special Committee* as it concluded its annual field mission to Amman.
• US pressuring Israel to reach ceasefire deal on Gaza: Report Press TV 09 May 2025 -- A report says the United States is pressuring Israel to strike a deal with Palestinian resistance movement Hamas to end the genocidal war in Gaza, as Washington seeks to move forward with an agreement with Saudi Arabia.
• Israel's US-made THAAD fails again as Yemen targets key airport with hypersonic missile Press TV 09 May 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have again targeted the Israeli regime's Ben Gurion airport near the city of Tel Aviv with a hypersonic ballistic missile as US THAAD system fails for the second time this week.
• Houthi: Both religious and secular Zionists united to realize 'Greater Israel' project Press TV 09 May 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says both religious and secular Zionists are united in their hostile agenda to dominate the region and realize the project of "Greater Israel."
• Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Sputnik 09 May 2025 -- Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said on Friday that it attacked Israel's Ben Gurion Airport using a hypersonic ballistic missile for the first time since Israeli strikes on the international airport in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.
• 200 sirens sound in Israel following Yemen missile attack IRNA 09 May 2025 -- Israeli media outlets reported that intense blasts were heard deep in the occupied territories of Palestine, prompting the activation of sirens and air defense systems in Tel Aviv and other areas following Yemen's missile attack.

Operation SINDOOR / Operation Bunyanun Marsoos

• India, Pakistan trade accusations amid escalating tensions Press TV 09 May 2025 -- India and Pakistan exchanged accusations of launching fresh attacks amid escalating tensions, as international voices urge both sides to show restraint.
• Transcript of Special briefing on OPERATION SINDOOR (May 09, 2025) India MEA 09 May 2025
• Indian PM reviews preparedness concerning national security People's Daily 09 May 2025 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in New Delhi, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office.
• Indian Army Reports Repelling Drone Attack from Pakistan Sputnik 09 May 2025 -- Pakistan carried out drone attacks and ceasefire violations along the Line of Contact in Jammu and Kashmir overnight, which the Indian Army successfully repelled, says the Army's statement.
• Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 09 May 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 May 2025
• Pakistan warns of 'major conflict' as India accuses Islamabad of 'massive drone attack' Press TV 09 May 2025 -- Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan on Friday as the nuclear-armed neighbors exchanged gunfire along the border and traded accusations, raising concerns of a broader military confrontation.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on India and Pakistan US Dept. of State 09 May 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
• India-Pakistan War 'None of Our Business' - VP Vance Sputnik 09 May 2025 -- The US vice president JD Vance said the US hopes the recent escalation doesn't spiral into nuclear war, but the White House can't control either India or Pakistan.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir US Dept. of State 09 May 2025

Other Conflicts

• DND chief sees more aggression from Chinese naval forces in WPS Philippine News Agency 09 May 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he expects an increased aggression from Chinese maritime forces toward Filipino naval vessels patrolling Scarborough Shoal (also known as Bajo de Masinloc) and other parts of the West Philippine Sea.
• Syria's HTS officials visited Israel for normalization: Report Press TV 09 May 2025 -- A delegation from the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led administration in Syria has reportedly made a secret visit to the occupied territories to hold direct talks with Israeli officials after HTS head Abu Mohammed al-Jolani signaled readiness to normalize ties with Israel.
• Junta bombs northern Myanmar after rebels reject peace negotiations Radio Free Asia 09 May 2025 -- Myanmar's military launched attacks on four villages in northern Myanmar controlled by an insurgent group, according to a statement published by rebels on Friday, despite both armies agreeing to a ceasefire extension only days earlier.
• WFP warns of deepening hunger in West and Central Africa as needs reach new highs WFP 09 May 2025 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) sounded the alarm today as persistent conflict, displacement, economic deterioration, and recurrent extreme weather in West and Central Africa are driving millions of people towards emergency levels of hunger (IPC4).
• More than 50 million in West and Central Africa at risk of hunger UN News 09 May 2025 -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of people in West and Central Africa are facing record hunger as conflict, displacement, economic hardship and repeated extreme weather push the region towards a major crisis.
• Haiti: Displaced families grapple with death 'from the inside' and out UN News 09 May 2025 -- Shattered by her husband's death during the rising tide of gang violence in Haiti last year, Christiana and her six children fled 223 kilometres from their hometown to the city of Mirebalais, where her six-year-old daughter, Leineda, began treatment for malnutrition.

News Reports

• Budapest, Kyiv Expel Diplomats After Ukraine Says It Uncovered Hungarian Spy Network RFE/RL 09 May 2025 -- Ukraine's main security agency said it uncovered a Hungarian-run spy network that was seeking sensitive information about military defenses and public opinion in the western Zakarpattya region, which borders Hungary and has a substantial ethnic-Hungarian population.
• Cooperation in Balticconnector case to continue Police of Finland 09 May 2025 -- The National Bureau of Investigation continues cooperation with Chinese authorities in the investigation into the damaged Balticconnector gas pipeline. Information about any investigative measures taken by the authorities of China and Hong Kong is, however, provided by the competent authorities themselves.
• Parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory President of Russia 09 May 2025 -- President of Russia, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin attended a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
• Russia's Unmanned Systems Troops Participate in Victory Parade for 1st Time Sputnik 09 May 2025 -- A column of Russia's unmanned systems troops on Friday for the first time took part in the Victory Parade in Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
• Gala reception on behalf of the President of Russia to mark Victory Day President of Russia 09 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin addressed an official reception held to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War.
• Meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev President of Russia 09 May 2025 -- In the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is taking part in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico President of Russia 09 May 2025 -- The President of Russia received Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico in the Kremlin. The Prime Minister is taking part in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• Meeting with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi President of Russia 09 May 2025 -- The President of Russia had a meeting with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi who is taking part in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• The EU's Latest Sanctions Package Against Russia Might Be Its Weakest Yet RFE/RL 09 May 2025 -- The European Union's latest proposal for the next round of sanctions on Russia - the 17th package since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine over three years ago - might just be its weakest yet.
• Hungary Prepares for Battle Over EU's Plan to Phase Out Russian Energy Sputnik 09 May 2025 -- The EU executive is considering bypassing Hungary in the vote on its plan to phase out Russian energy imports by relying on a "qualified majority," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
• Prime Minister to announce largest ever sanctions package targeting shadow fleet as UK ramps up pressure on Russia Gov.UK 09 May 2025 -- Russia's shadow fleet will be hit with the largest ever sanctions package today, ramping up pressure on Putin and protecting UK and European critical national infrastructure.
• UK imposes 'largest ever' sanctions package on Russia, hits 100 Russian tankers Press TV 09 May 2025 -- The United Kingdom has announced its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia to deal a blow to Russia's oil transportation network and reduce Moscow's energy revenues.
• Don't Mention The (Ukraine) War: How Putin Celebrated WWII Victory Day RFE/RL 09 May 2025 -- Eighty years after the surrender of Nazi Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin had plenty to say about it and the unparalleled destruction that the Soviet Union suffered during World War II.
• Meeting with President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva President of Russia 09 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Federative Republic of BrazilLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva who is taking part in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• Trump's Foreign Policy Upending US-Led Global Order, Says Former Russia Adviser Fiona Hill RFE/RL 09 May 2025 -- The international security and financial system built and led by the United States after World War II has weathered the Cold War, regional wars, economic crises, and even a global pandemic. But according to one of President Donald Trump's former advisers - now one of his most prominent critics - it may not survive his four-year term.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 9, 2025 PRC MofA 09 May 2025
• International trade: Karin Keller-Sutter and Guy Parmelin hold meetings with delegations from the United States and China Federal Council - Swiss Government 09 May 2025 -- On Friday, 9 May 2025 in Geneva, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Karin Keller-Sutter, and the Vice President of the Federal Council, Guy Parmelin, met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Prior to that, they met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.
• Yuyuantantian explains three considerations for why China decided to engage with the US Global Times 09 May 2025 -- China's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that 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, and during his visit to Switzerland, Vice Premier He, as the Chinese lead person for China-US economic and trade affairs, will have a meeting with the US lead person Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The announcement has drawn widespread attention with many people wondering why the Chinese side has decided to engage with the US at this time.
• China urges U.S. to show sincerity in upcoming high-level economic, trade meeting People's Daily 09 May 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce called on the United States to show sincerity if the U.S. side wants to solve the trade dispute between the two countries through negotiations.
• Xi Jinping Has a Tea Chat with Russian President Vladimir Putin PRC MofA 09 May 2025 -- On the afternoon of May 8, 2025 local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a tea chat with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the president's office of the Kremlin.
• Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin Jointly Meet the Press PRC MofA 09 May 2025 -- At noon on May 8, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly met the press after their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow.
• China, Russia deepen strategic partnership, slam US destabilizing policies Press TV 09 May 2025 -- Beijing and Moscow have pledged to deepen their strategic partnership while slamming the United States' destabilizing foreign policies.
• China mulls special operation to combat smuggling and illegal export of strategic minerals: MOFCOM Global Times 09 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday that China is planning a special operation to crack down on the smuggling and illegal export of strategic minerals.
• Xi holds talks with Putin, says China-Russia relations more confident, stable and resilient in new era Global Times 09 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Moscow on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Xi said that China-Russia relations have grown more confident, stable and resilient in the new era, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
• Xi calls on China, Russia to maintain strategic resolve, coordination Global Times 09 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve and coordination as the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation.
• China, Russia urge nuclear-weapon states to abandon Cold War mentality: joint statement Global Times 09 May 2025 -- China and Russia urged nuclear-weapon states to abandon the Cold War mentality and zero-sum games, according to a joint statement on global strategic stability released here on Thursday.
• Xi says China, Russia should make new, greater contributions to national development and revitalization, int'l fairness and justice Global Times 09 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China and Russia should take a clear stand and coordinate comprehensively to make new and greater contributions to promoting the development and rejuvenation of the two countries and safeguarding international fairness and justice.
• Xi says China, Russia to shoulder special responsibility as major countries People's Daily 09 May 2025 -- In face of the countercurrent of unilateralism and the act of power politics and bullying in the world, China will work with Russia to shoulder the special responsibility as major countries of the world and permanent members of the UN Security Council, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday.
• Xi says China, Russia should make new, greater contributions to national development and revitalization, int'l fairness and justice PRC MND 09 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China and Russia should take a clear stand and coordinate comprehensively to make new and greater contributions to promoting the development and rejuvenation of the two countries and safeguarding international fairness and justice.
• INTERVIEW/Measures being prepared to counter Chinese espionage: Cho CNA 09 May 2025 -- Preparations for measures to tackle espionage, infiltration, propaganda and other national security threats from China are under way, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Friday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 May 2025
• DPRK Supreme Leadership Congratulates Russia's Day of Victory: DPRK Foreign Minister KCNA 09 May 2025 -- Pyongyang is significantly commemorating the day of Russia's victory.
• DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song Meets Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister KCNA 09 May 2025 -- Premier of the DPRK Cabinet Pak Thae Song met with Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko, the head of the government delegation of the Republic of Belarus, who paid a courtesy call on him, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Thursday
• IRGC chief warns: Any attack's origin will be our attack's destination IRNA 09 May 2025 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that the origin of any aggression against Iran will be turned into the destination of the country's response.
• 'Utter desperation': Tehran blasts Netanyahu-led nuclear smear to sabotage U.S. talks IRNA 09 May 2025 -- Iran has strongly rebuked a recent Fox News report alleging the existence of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons facility, dismissing it as a recycled disinformation campaign aimed at undermining the indirect nuclear talks with the United States.
• Iran: Secret nuclear site report desperate Netanyahu fabrication to wreck US talks Press TV 09 May 2025 -- Iran has rejected reports about an alleged secret nuclear site, saying they are supplied by the terrorist cult Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) on Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's order in a bid to sabotage indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.
• Fourth round of indirect talks with U.S. most likely to be held on Sunday IRNA 09 May 2025 -- The fourth round of indirect talks with the United States will most likely be held on Sunday, May 11.
• Iran's nuclear spox rebukes Rubio's lack of info on enrichment, calls for 'calculated comments' Press TV 09 May 2025 -- Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman and deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has pushed back against recent remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, rejecting his claim that only nuclear-armed states are enriching uranium.
• Iran is not the only state enriching uranium without having nuclear arms: Official IRNA 09 May 2025 -- Iran is not the only country in the world that enriches uranium but does not have a nuclear weapons program, an official at the country's nuclear energy organization says.
• FM Araghchi, IAEA chief Grossi discuss nuclear cooperation, Iran-US talks Press TV 09 May 2025 -- The Iranian foreign minister and director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have discussed bilateral cooperation on Tehran's peaceful nuclear program.
• Foreign Minister Araqchi talks with IAEA Chief Grossi IRNA 09 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi engaged in a phone conversation with Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi about cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
• India affirms its growing prominence as Space power in global arena, says MoS Space India PIB 09 May 2025 -- India affirmed its growing prominence as Space power in global arena as Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr
• Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 May 2025
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre  of Norway: 9 May 2025 Gov.UK 09 May 2025
• With A Whirlwind Tour And A Bulging In-Tray, Germany's New Chancellor Steps Out RFE/RL 09 May 2025 -- Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, visits Brussels on May 9 for meetings at the European Union and NATO following a whirlwind first few days in office amid a bulging international in-tray.
• State Secretary Andžejs Viļumsons pledges Latvia's support for Belarusian democratic forces to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Latvia MFA 09 May 2025 -- The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is seeking industry support to enhance Defence's counter drone capabilities with the launch of Mission Syracuse.
• Statement by President von der Leyen with Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany European Commission 09 May 2025
• World News in Brief: 'Massive' needs in Sudan, DR Congo aid shortfall, support for Congolese refugees and Angola cholera relief UN News 09 May 2025 -- UN humanitarian teams have completed a mission to the Sudanese town of Tawila to provide life-saving assistance for civilians recently displaced by intensifying violence in North Darfur state.