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• U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia AFRICOM 11 May 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on May 9, 2025.

Defense Policy / Programs

• PLA Navy deploys AI in warship degaussing drill for first time: report Global Times 11 May 2025 -- A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy base recently conducted a vessel degaussing exercise that, for the first time, incorporated AI, significantly improving operational efficiency, according to an official media report on Sunday.
• Armed Forces are fully prepared for any situation: Top general IRNA 11 May 2025 -- Iran's top general said the Armed Forces were fully prepared to deal with any security threat, as he toured the country's strategic southern waters to assess their combat readiness.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 11 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with German Chancellor Merz US Dept. of State 11 May 2025

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Ukraine Conflict News

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

• PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the Start of the Government Meeting Israel - Prime Minister 11 May 2025
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 11 May 2025
• One in 8 Israeli forces in Gaza unfit for war due to psychological disorders: Report Press TV 11 May 2025 -- One out of eight of Israeli forces, who waged war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, suffers from a mental disorder that make them unfit for military service.
• Trump-Netanyahu rift widens over potential deal with Iran: Report Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is "worried about any deal" the Trump administration might strike with Iran, according to NBC News.
• PM Netanyahu to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul: "We'll make our partnership even stronger." Israel - Prime Minister 11 May 2025
• Hamas condemns Israel's starvation policy against civilians in Gaza IRNA 11 May 2025 -- The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has condemned the Israeli regime for blocking humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, saying the use of starvation as a weapon of war is a "war crime."
• Gaza "dying of thirst" as water systems collapse: water authority People's Daily 11 May 2025 -- The Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) warned on Saturday that the Gaza Strip is facing a water crisis and "dying of thirst" due to the near-total collapse of water and sanitation services amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.
• Hamas agrees to free US-Israeli captive Press TV 11 May 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance group Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli captive held in Gaza, after holding direct talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the war-battered territory.
• New study puts true death toll in Gaza at around 100,000 Press TV 11 May 2025 -- A new study suggests that up to 109,000 people have been killed since the start of Israel's genocidal campaign across the besieged Gaza Strip in October 2023.
• Islamic Jihad affirms Palestinian resistance, links captives release to Gaza war's end Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Palestinian Islamic Jihad's deputy leader has said that resistance is inherent in the Palestinian identity, emphasizing the necessity of ending Israel's genocidal war in Gaza before considering the release of Israeli captives held in the besieged territory.
• Israel-driven funding freeze forces UNRWA to halt Gaza health programs: Report Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Israel-instigated funding freeze has forced the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to suspend vital health programs in Gaza, crushing the war-battered territory's already collapsing healthcare infrastructure.
• Israel using captives as 'alibi' to continue genocide in Gaza: Report Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Israel has not prioritized the safe return of captives held by Hamas in Gaza. Instead, it's using them as "an alibi" to continue its war crimes against the Palestinians, according to an Israeli intelligence source.
• Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Gaza in first Sunday message Press TV 11 May 2025 -- The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, insisting on having "no more war" in his first Sunday message.
• Borrell: Half of bombs dropped on Gaza supplied by Europe Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Former European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has strongly condemned the politico-economic bloc's stance on Israel's genocide against the Gaza Strip, asserting that "half of the bombs being dropped on Gaza are provided by us."

Operation SINDOOR / Operation Bunyanun Marsoos

• India-Pakistan Cease-Fire Appears To Be Holding After Accusations Of Early Violations RFE/RL 11 May 2025 -- A US-mediated cease-fire between India and Pakistan is largely holding, despite both sides accusing the other of violating the truce just hours after it was signed -- a truce aimed at halting the latest surge in violence over the disputed Kashmir region.
• India-Pakistan ceasefire holds amid mutual accusations of violations Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Despite mutual allegations of violations occurring just hours earlier, the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan continues to hold, maintaining a fragile peace amid the ongoing tensions.
• India launches missile, drone strikes across Pakistani cities, fires at international border People's Daily 11 May 2025 -- India launched missile and drone strikes in multiple areas of Pakistan, including three airbases of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), and also resorted to unprovoked firing along the international border in eastern Punjab province, Pakistani officials and sources confirmed in the wee hours of Saturday.
• Pakistan Welcomes President Trump's Statement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 May 2025 -- Pakistan welcomes the statement by the US President Donald J. Trump regarding Pakistan-India relations
• UN Secretary-General's Remarks Regarding the Ceasefire Agreement and Regional Peace Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 May 2025 -- Pakistan acknowledges with thanks the statement issued by UN SG Antonio Guterres @antonioguterres welcoming the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India.
• PLA Air Force refutes false information claiming Y-20 transport aircraft sending supplies to Pakistan Global Times 11 May 2025 -- Recently, there has been a large amount of online information claiming that China's Y-20 strategic transport aircraft delivered relief supplies to Pakistan. In a statement on Sunday, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force refuted these information as false, noting that the internet is not a lawless land, and creating and spreading military-related rumors bears legal responsibility.
• Chinese FM holds phone calls with Pakistani, Indian officials, urges ceasefire to be upheld Global Times 11 May 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held phone calls respectively with senior officials from Pakistan and India on Saturday, as the two countries reached a ceasefire following days of cross-border firing exchanges.
• China ready to play constructive role in Pakistan-India ceasefire efforts: FM People's Daily 11 May 2025 -- China hopes for and supports an early ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and is willing to continue playing a constructive role in this regard, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.
• Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar PRC MofA 11 May 2025 -- On May 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the latter's request.
• Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval PRC MofA 11 May 2025 -- On May 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi had a phone call with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
• China ready to play constructive role in Pakistan-India ceasefire efforts: FM Global Times 11 May 2025 -- China hopes for and supports an early ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and is willing to continue playing a constructive role in this regard, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.
• Chinese FM urges India, Pakistan to avoid escalating situation Global Times 11 May 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed on Saturday his hope that India and Pakistan will remain calm and restrained, properly handle differences through dialogue and consultation, and avoid escalating the situation.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs Welcomes Pakistan-India Ceasefire Agreement SPA 11 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the ceasefire agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of

Other Conflicts

• HRH the Crown Prince, Syrian President Review Latest Developments in Syria SPA 11 May 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has received a phone call from President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic.

News Reports

• Trump will accept a luxury aircraft from Qatar: Report IRNA 11 May 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to accept a luxury plane from the the Qatari government, a report says.
• Press statement by the President of Russia President of Russia 11 May 2025 -- In conclusion to festive events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Vladimir Putin made a statement for the media where he summarised the results of work on May 7-10.
• Xi reaffirms China's commitment to friendly cooperation, international equity People's Daily 11 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping left here Saturday after paying a state visit to Russia and attending the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
• Chinese FM restates China's firm opposition to US' 'reciprocal tariffs' Global Times 11 May 2025 -- In response to questions about the US abuse of tariffs, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu stated at a media briefing on Sunday that the US uses tariffs as a weapon to exert maximum pressure and seek self-interest, embodying typical unilateralism, protectionism, and economic bullying. This approach sacrifices the legitimate interests of countries worldwide to serve US hegemonic interests. China firmly opposes the US imposition of so-called "reciprocal tariffs" and has taken forceful legal measures to resolutely counter them, CCTV News reported on Sunday.
• Trump touts 'great progress' in US-China trade talks Press TV 11 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that US-China tariff negotiations are progressing well, saying the talks are making "great progress" and could lead to a "total reset" of trade relations between the two economic powerhouses.
• U.S. Announces China Trade Deal in Geneva The White House 11 May 2025
• China remains steadfast in upholding int'l economic and trade order Global Times 11 May 2025 -- At the request of the US side, China and the United States kicked off on Saturday a high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs in Geneva, Switzerland. China decided to make contacts with the U.S. side after taking full account of global expectations, national interests and appeals from US businesses and consumers.
• State security authorities disclose espionage case involving Chinese scholar providing sensitive data in exchange for intl publication opportunities Global Times 11 May 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Sunday disclosed an espionage case involving a Chinese university scholar provided sensitive data to a foreign nongovernmental organization in exchange for opportunities to publish papers in internationally renowned journals to boost his academic reputation.
• Ministry of National Defense Statement on the PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol ROC MND 11 May 2025
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 May 2025
• Fourth Iranian arrested by UK 'counter-terror' police on politically-motivated charges Press TV 11 May 2025 -- British authorities have arrested another Iranian national on charges widely perceived as politically motivated and influenced by pressure from anti-Iran groups within the country.
• US Hints at Hardline Shift if Iran Nuclear Talks Stall Sputnik 11 May 2025 -- The third round of US-Iran talks on the nuclear issue took place in the Omani capital of Muscat, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi applauding the "more serious atmosphere" than at previous rounds.
• Iran, US End 'Difficult But Useful' Round Of Nuclear Talks In Oman RFE/RL 11 May 2025 -- The fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States has ended in Muscat, with Tehran suggesting a new round will be scheduled by Omani mediators.
• Iran is serious and seeks agreement in negotiations: President Pezeshkian IRNA 11 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran's participation in indirect talks with the United States proves that it is committed to peace and serious in reaching an agreement.
• Araghchi: Iran, US reached 'better understanding' after fourth round of talks Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran and the United States reached a "better understanding" of each other's positions, and their stance has become somewhat closer.
• Iran and U.S. reached 'better understanding' after 'more serious' talks: Araqchi IRNA 11 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the fourth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States was more serious and detailed than previous rounds, with the two sides now having a "better understanding" of each other's positions.
• Iran says fourth round of talks with US 'difficult but useful' Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the fourth round of indirect talks with the United States was "difficult but useful."
• Iran says fourth round of talks with U.S. is over, was 'difficult but useful' IRNA 11 May 2025 -- The fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States has concluded in Muscat, Oman, with Tehran describing the discussions as "difficult but useful."
• Iran says enrichment 'non-negotiable' amid new talks with US Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has underlined as "non-negotiable" Iran's right to enrich uranium as he led the fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the US in Muscat.
• Fourth round of Iran-U.S. talks held in Muscat IRNA 11 May 2025 -- Iran and the United States have begun their fourth round of indirect negotiations in the Omani capital, Muscat, focusing on the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions on Tehran.
• Fourth round of indirect Iran-US talks kicks off in Oman Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Iran and the United States have started the fourth round of indirect talks in the Omani capital of Muscat, focusing on Iran's nuclear program and the removal of sanctions against Tehran.
• Iran Won't Compromise on Uranium Enrichment, But May Adjust Levels to Build Trust With US - Araghchi Sputnik 11 May 2025 -- In order to build trust with the US, Iran can adjust the level of uranium enrichment, the minister said, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday.
• Iran warns European troika against misusing JCPOA 'snapback' mechanism IRNA 11 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has criticized Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the European troika or E3—for their recent threat to trigger the so-called "snapback" mechanism stipulated in the 2015 nuclear deal.
• How Europe can find its way back into the room IRNA By Abbas Araqchi 11 May 2025 -- "A century after Britain and France drew the modern borders of West Asia, Europe finds itself increasingly absent from the region's diplomatic future."
• Iran warns Europeans against 'strategy of confrontation' over its nuclear program Press TV 11 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned European countries against a "strategy of confrontation" over Tehran's peaceful nuclear energy program, stressing that the move could risk provoking a nuclear proliferation crisis.
• Iran says it is ready to continue diplomatic engagement to show peaceful nature of its nuclear program IRNA 11 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that Iran is fully prepared to continue diplomatic engagement to show the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, which has already been demonstrated.
• Albania kicks off parliamentary elections People's Daily 11 May 2025 -- Voting in parliamentary elections kicked off across Albania on Sunday.