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• Red Sea Adventure Depleted US Stockpiles — Navy Secretary Sputnik 15 May 2025 -- The United States has used large amounts of air defense munitions against the Houthis since October 2023 and is now replenishing its stockpiles with industry help, US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said on Wednesday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Transcript of a Senior Defense Official Background Briefing on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness: Implementation Guidance DoD 15 May 2025
• Readiness, Shipbuilding Top Priorities for Navy DoD News 15 May 2025 -- On Capitol Hill yesterday, Navy Secretary John Phelan told lawmakers that increasing shipbuilding to better outfit the Navy, developing an accountable and innovative warfighter culture and improving the welfare of the fighting force were his top priorities.
• Defense Leaders Discuss Threats, Golden Dome During Budget Talks DoD News 15 May 2025 -- Senior Defense Department officials met with the Senate Armed Services Committee strategic forces subcommittee in Washington, May 13, 2025, to discuss Golden Dome, a next-generation missile defense shield aimed at protecting the U.S. from evolving aerial threats.
• USS Normandy Returns from Deployment to 4th Fleet US Navy 15 May 2025 -- The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returned to Naval Station Norfolk May 15, concluding a nearly three-month deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility.
• Obangame Express 2025 Sets Sights on Illegal Fishing Networks US Navy 15 May 2025 -- African nations are ramping up enforcement against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF), a practice draining billions from coastal economies.
• CNIC Leader: 'NSA Bahrain Integral to Middle East' US Navy 15 May 2025 -- Vice Adm. Scott Gray, Commander, Navy Installations Command, and CNIC Force Master Chief Andre Brown visited Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, May 11.
• SACEUR visits Iceland Government of Iceland 15 May 2025 -- Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of the U.S. European Command, met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and had meetings on defence issues with ministry officials during a brief visit to Iceland.
• NATO Foreign Ministers meet to prepare the Summit in The Hague NATO 15 May 2025 -- On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May, NATO Foreign Ministers met in Antalya, Türkiye to discuss strengthening Allied deterrence and defence, and to move forward preparations for the Summit in The Hague in June.
• Multinational Corps Northeast's leaders reinforce readiness during MNC NE largest annual exercise NATO Multinational Corps Northeast 15 May 2025 -- As Griffin Lightning 25, Multinational Corps North East's (MNC NE) largest annual exercise, unfolds across the northeastern flank of NATO, senior Corps leadership is actively engaging with deployed forces to assess readiness, integration and operational cohesion.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio And NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 15 May 2025
• Budrys: we are committed to achieving a stronger, more prepared, and more lethal NATO Lithuania MFA 15 May 2025 -- Today, on 15 May, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, is attending an informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Türkiye.
• The decision time is now or others will decide, says Minister D. Šakalienė in a discussion on the future of NATO Lithuania MND 15 May 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė made a distance address to participants of the "Navigating the New Era of NATO" discussion organized by the Ministry of National Defence in partnership with the Atlantic Council.
• Minister Radosław Sikorski takes part in informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 May 2025 -- During their meeting, NATO countries' top diplomats focused on the preparations for the summit of NATO heads of state and government scheduled to take place in The Hauge this June. The talks were held in Antalya on 14-15 May 2025.
• US Proposes to Resume Work of Russia-NATO Council - Reports Sputnik 15 May 2025 -- The United States supplemented the proposal on the Ukrainian settlement with the idea to resume the work of the Russia-NATO council, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
• Estonia Accuses Russia Of 'Serious Threat' To NATO After Fighter Jet Disrupts Tanker Inspection RFE/RL 15 May 2025 -- Estonia has accused Russia of creating a "serious threat" to NATO in the Baltic Sea after a Russian fighter jet disrupted operations by the Estonian Navy to inspect an unflagged tanker that is on the United Kingdom's sanctions list.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires to present a note on the violation of Estonian airspace Estonia MFA 15 May 2025 -- Today 14 May, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Russian Federation in Estonia to protest and present a note concerning the violation of Estonian airspace on 13 May.
• Tsahkna at NATO's ministerial meeting: Violation of NATO airspace by a Russian fighter jet protecting the shadow fleet confirms yet again that Russia is the biggest threat to the Alliance's security Estonia MFA 15 May 2025 -- At the informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Antalya, Türkiye, on 14 and 15 May, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that the incident this week, when a fighter jet of the Russian Federation violated Estonian airspace to protect a shadow fleet tanker, is a real example of the serious threat Russia poses to NATO as a whole.
• Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on May 15th, 2025 PRC MND 15 May 2025
• China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2025 Strengthens Joint Maritime Operations Capability Global Times 15 May 2025 -- Question: It is reported that China and Singapore are holding China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2025 joint maritime exercise. Please further brief us on the exercise.
• China to establish three new military academies: defense ministry spokesperson Global Times 15 May 2025 -- China will restructure its current military schools and establish three new military academies, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.
• Chinese university unveils new DeepSeek-based simulated military scenario generator Global Times 15 May 2025 -- A research team led by Professor Fu Yanfang from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, has recently achieved automatic generation of simulated military scenarios using the DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) large model, the Global Times learnt from the research team on Thursday.
• Chinese defense minister holds talks with German counterpart PRC MND 15 May 2025 -- The Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun, who is currently on a visit to Germany at invitation, held talks with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, on May 15.
• 2nd Meeting of China-Brunei Joint Defense Working Committee convened in Beijing: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 15 May 2025 -- The 2nd Meeting of China-Brunei Joint Defense Working Committee (JDWC) was convened in Beijing on May 14, said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), on May 15, 2025.
• Chinese Armed Forces Ready to Work With Russia to Deepen Strategic Mutual Trust - Military Sputnik 15 May 2025 -- The Chinese armed forces are ready to work with Russia to deepen strategic mutual trust, strengthen strategic communications and expand cooperation, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
• U.S. senators introduce bill to streamline arms sales to Taiwan CNA 15 May 2025 -- Two United States senators have introduced legislation to streamline arms sales to Taiwan by adopting similar rules as those used for "NATO Plus" countries.
• INTERVIEW/Polish defense experts urge Taiwan to raise defense budget CNA 15 May 2025 -- Two Polish defense experts said Wednesday that Taiwan should follow Poland's example by significantly increasing its defense budget and investing in affordable military technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles to better prepare for a potential Chinese invasion.
• Partners ready for high-stakes medical missions Australia DOD 15 May 2025 -- A multinational aeromedical evacuation (AE) team has taken interoperability to new heights during Exercise Balikatan 2025 in the Philippines.
• HMCS William Hall Departs for Operation CARIBBE Canada 14 May 2025 -- On May 14, 2025, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall will depart from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to join Operation CARIBBE, Canada's contribution to the U.S.-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations under the Joint Interagency Task Force South.
• UK at heart of NATO talks on strengthening Euro-Atlantic security and support for Ukraine UK FCDO 15 May 2025 -- NATO Allies are in Turkey to underline the Alliance's support for Ukraine and commitment to a secure and stable Euro-Atlantic.
• Joint statement on UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement progress - 15 May 2025 UK MOD 15 May 2025 -- A joint statement between the UK and Germany, providing progress on the Trinity House Agreement, following a meeting of Defence Secretary John Healey and Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in Berlin
• New 2,000 km "deep precision strike" weapon to be developed by UK and Germany as Trinity House Agreement delivers first major milestones UK MOD 15 May 2025 -- The UK and Germany will confirm for the first time that they will work together to develop a new long-range strike capability with a range of over 2,000 km
• UK reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping operations as Minister announces new funding for programmes UK MOD 15 May 2025 -- More than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violence
• Baiba Braže at NATO meeting in Türkiye: Weakening Russia's military capabilities is the most direct and cheapest way to achieve peace in Ukraine; Russia needs to be pushed to peace. Latvia MFA 15 May 2025 -- Strengthening NATO's defence and security, cooperation with partners around the world, weakening Russia's military and economic capabilities, and continuing support for Ukraine were the main topics at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting on 14-15 May 2025 in Antalya, Türkiye.
• Undersecretary Roger participated in foreign and security policy consultations between the USA and the Nordic and Baltic countries Estonia MFA 15 May 2025 -- The Foreign Ministry's Undersecretary for Political Affairs Martin Roger was in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 12 to 13 May, participating in foreign and security policy consultations of the US and the joint cooperation format of Nordic and Baltic countries (Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe or E-PINE).
• German Brigade gets inaugurated in the Cathedral Square May 22 Lithuania MND 15 May 2025 -- On May 22 at 2.00 p.m. the 45th Brigade Litauen of Germany will be inaugurated at a ceremony in the Cathedral Square of Vilnius, with a concert of Lithuanian and German Armed Forces Bands to follow later in the Day at 4.30 p.m.
• PH, Germany ink defense cooperation pact Philippine News Agency 15 May 2025 -- The Philippines and Germany have signed an "Arrangement concerning Defense Cooperation", showcasing the growing security ties between the two nations.
• Foreign Minister: The U.S. President's Visit to the Kingdom Holds Special Importance and Reflects the Two Countries' Commitment to Enhancing the Partnership to Achieve Shared Goals SPA 15 May 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held a press conference today, Wednesday, at the conclusion of the visit by President Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, to the Kingdom.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Sean Hannity of Fox News US Dept. of State 15 May 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 15 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 15 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 15 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with German Foreign Minister Wadephul US Dept. of State 15 May 2025
• United States Welcomes Norway's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 15 May 2025 -- Norway became the 55th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at the Norwegian Space Agency in Oslo, Norway today.

Defense Industry

• Contracts For May 15, 2025
• Trump asks US companies to manufacture drones similar to Iranian drones Press TV 15 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump says he asked American companies to manufacture drones similar to Iranian drones, which are not very expensive but very fast and lethal.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 15 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 15 May 2025
• UN needed 'more than ever before' says Germany's candidate to head General Assembly UN News 15 May 2025 -- The former Foreign Minister of Germany outlined her vision for the role of UN General Assembly President, pledging to make the world body more effective, inclusive and focused on results.
• PH commits more forces for UN peacekeeping missions Philippine News Agency 15 May 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has expressed the Philippines' commitment to deploy more Filipino troops in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions worldwide.

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

• Netanyahu hits back at Macron for criticizing starvation policy in Gaza Press TV 15 May 2025 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Emmanuel Macron of supporting Hamas, after the French president criticized as "unacceptable" and "shameful "the Tel Aviv regime's blocking of humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip.
• New Israeli strikes kill over 100 in Gaza amid Trump's tour of region Press TV 15 May 2025 -- Thursday has been another bloody day for Gaza residents as the Israeli military pressed ahead with its unrelenting attacks across the blockaded territory.
• Hamas: Israel using starvation as weapon against over 2 million Gazans Press TV 15 May 2025 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has condemned Israel for persistently using starvation as a tactic against over two million people in the Gaza Strip, in clear violation of international law.
• 4 Palestinians killed as Israeli military targets house with missiles in West Bank Press TV 15 May 2025 -- Israeli forces have shot and killed four young Palestinian men during a raid in a town in the northeastern sector of the West Bank, Palestinian security sources say, as violence surges in the occupied region.
• West Bank retaliatory operation: Hamas says Palestinians will keep fighting against Israel Press TV 15 May 2025 -- The Hamas resistance group has praised a retaliatory shooting operation in the occupied West Bank, saying Palestinians will continue to fight against Israeli crimes and plots to steal more land.
• Israeli military aggressions continue in Jenin; 600 houses destroyed IRNA 15 May 2025 -- The Israeli army continued its aggressions in the Jenin camp in the West Bank, destroying 600 homes, the Palestinian sources reported.
• Gaza: New displacement orders force thousands to flee as famine looms UN News 15 May 2025 -- Intensified hostilities continue in the Gaza Strip, bringing further death, displacement and destruction as the weeks-long aid blockade grinds on, the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said on Thursday.
• Study shows how UNRWA delivered emergency nutrition support to children in Gaza UNRWA 15 May 2025 -- As the humanitarian and hunger crisis deepens in the Gaza Strip, a new article outlines how UNRWA's emergency nutrition response in 2024 supported tens of thousands of Palestine Refugee children at risk of malnutrition amid the war.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu US Dept. of State 15 May 2025
• Iran blames Israeli unaccountability on U.S. support IRNA 15 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Israel's genocide in Gaza and the West Bank are emboldened by U.S. support, which has led to the lack of meaningful action from the United Nations or its Security Council.
• Parliament speaker condemns silence on Israeli regime's Gaza crimes IRNA 15 May 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has said that silence and indifference toward the atrocities committed by the Israeli regime are unforgivable sins, adding that supporting Gaza is a duty for all Muslims.
• Iran has fulfilled its Islamic duty in supporting Palestine, says Ansarullah chief Press TV 15 May 2025 -- The leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah resistance movement has hailed Iran over its unflinching support for the Palestinian nation and their legitimate cause, stating that the Islamic Republic is following an honorable path in this regard and all other Muslim states must follow suit.
• Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Occupation's Persistent Military Escalation Against Defenseless Civilians SPA 15 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the continued Israeli military escalation against unarmed civilians, including the targeting of the European Hospital in Khan Younis, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens. This comes as part of a series of repeated assaults by the Israeli war machine on the Palestinian people.

Operation SINDOOR / Operation Bunyanun Marsoos

• PM Modi has redefined India's policy against terrorism, any attack on Indian soil will be considered as an act of war: Raksha Mantri in Srinagar India PIB 15 May 2025 -- "Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has redefined India's policy against terrorism which now says that any attack on Indian soil will be considered as an act of war," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the brave Indian Army soldiers at Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar on May 15, 2025
• The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Planning & Development, Minister of Information, Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) and the Chief of the Naval Staff, visited the Pakistan Air Force's operational base at Kamra today. ISPR Pakistan 15 May 2025 -- The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Planning & Development, Minister of Information, Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) and the Chief of the Naval Staff, visited the Pakistan Air Force's operational base at Kamra today.
• Pakistan Condemns the Remarks of Indian Defence Minister Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 May 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the remarks of Indian Defence Minister on its nuclear arsenal, made today in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K).

Other Conflicts

• Numbers Continue Rising Six Years after Security Council Adopted Resolution 2474 (2019) on Missing Persons in Armed Conflict, Speakers Warn, Urging Action to Implement Text UN Security Council 15 May 2025 -- As the Security Council met today to consider the issue of persons reported missing in armed conflict, speakers — including a woman whose father was abducted during the Korean War and a father whose son's remains have yet to be returned from the one in Gaza — illustrated that the number of such persons has only continued to increase since the adoption of a resolution on this matter almost six years ago.
• All parties to conflict must reunite families and grant access to information on missing persons: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 15 May 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
• China's defense ministry urges the Philippine side to stop any risky infringements and provocations Global Times 15 May 2025 -- Question: It is reported that recently the Philippines has frequently sent frigates in an attempt to intrude into the territorial sea of China's Huangyan Dao, and claimed that the Chinese military vessels took high-risk maneuvers. What's your comment?
  
• Philippines should stop risky infringements and provocations: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 15 May 2025 -- "We urge the Philippine side to stop any risky infringements and provocations, and refrain from challenging China's firm resolve in safeguarding territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Otherwise, it will only taste the bitter fruit of its own doing," said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday.
• China always opposes illegal unilateral sanctions: FM responds to Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria Global Times 15 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions.
• Pakistan Welcomes the United States' Decision to lift Sanctions from Syria Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 May 2025 -- Pakistan welcomes the United States' decision to lift sanctions from Syria, marking a pivotal step towards regional stability and economic recovery.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani US Dept. of State 15 May 2025
• Trump meets Syrian interim leader on ties, says willing to make deal with Iran People's Daily 15 May 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting on Wednesday with Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss normalizing bilateral ties, while expressing his willingness to reach a deal with Iran.
• Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC to the United Nations Security Council on the Situation in Libya, pursuant to Resolution 1970 (2011) ICC 15 May 2025
• Libya accepts ICC jurisdiction over alleged crimes from 2011 to the end of 2027 ICC 15 May 2025 -- On 12 May 2025, the Registrar of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court"), Osvaldo Zavala Giler, received a declaration lodged by the Libyan government declaring Libya's acceptance of the ICC's jurisdiction with respect to alleged crimes in its territory from 2011 to the end of 2027.
• Libya's fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli UN News 15 May 2025 -- A fragile calm has settled over Tripoli after a sudden surge of violence this week left parts of the city in ruins, claimed civilian lives, and heightened concerns about the stability of Libya's already fragile political and security situation.
• As Criminal Court Prosecutor Accelerates Work, Libya Must Be Prepared to Carry Out Credible, Effective Proceedings at National Level, Delegate Tells Security Council UN Security Council 15 May 2025 -- In a briefing to the Security Council today, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) underscored the Libyan Government's stated commitment to cooperate with the Court and pursue justice for its people, while urging the handover of a suspect alleged to have committed grave crimes against detainees — including migrants and refugees.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Libya UN Secretary-General 15 May 2025
• UN 'alarmed' by violence in Libya capital as fighting rages Press TV 15 May 2025 -- The United Nations refugee organization has announced that it is "alarmed" by the level of violence in Libya's capital, Tripoli.
• A UN-facilitated political process can deliver lasting peace, stability and security for Libya: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 15 May 2025 -- Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
• Iran expresses concern over the worsening security situation in Libya IRNA 15 May 2025 -- The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced deep concern over the ongoing military clashes in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, which have resulted in dozens of casualties.
• Iran urges immediate end to deadly violence in Libyan capital Press TV 15 May 2025 -- Iran has expressed concerns about the continuation of deadly armed clashes in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, calling for an immediate end to the violence and bloodshed there.
• Alarmed by reports of Rohingya cast into the sea from Indian navy vessels, UN expert launches inquiry of "unconscionable, unacceptable acts" OHCHR 15 May 2025 -- Alarmed by credible reports that Rohingya refugees were forced off an Indian navy vessel and into the Andaman Sea last week, a UN expert has begun an inquiry into such "unconscionable, unacceptable acts" while urging the Indian government to refrain from inhumane and life-threatening treatment of Rohingya refugees, including their repatriation into perilous conditions in Myanmar.
• Reports of Indian navy forcing Rohingya refugees into sea 'unconscionable': UN expert Press TV 15 May 2025 -- A United Nations expert has censured Indian naval forces for reportedly abandoning Muslim Rohingya refugees in the sea and telling them to return to Myanmar by swimming.
• Myanmar's ousted government calls for international aid after junta kills hundreds Radio Free Asia 15 May 2025 -- Myanmar's ousted civilian government called for international intervention, accusing the military regime of committing "war crimes" by killing nearly 400 people within a month, despite the junta's declaration of a ceasefire on April 2.
• Statement by Global Affairs Canada on dissolution of Kurdistan Workers' Party in Türkiye Canada 15 May 2025
• "A terror-free Türkiye will take the Turkish economy to new heights" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 May 2025 -- Speaking at the TOBB Service Recognition Plaque Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: "With the 'Terror-free Türkiye' initiative that we have been carrying out with great patience, determination and sincerity, we are inshallah removing yet another obstacle before our country's peace, prosperity, development and advancement. Rest assured that a 'terror-free Türkiye' will take the Turkish economy to new heights."
• "We are determined to completely free our country from the 40-year vortex of terrorism" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 May 2025 -- Speaking at the Organization Academy Leadership School, President Erdoğan said: "We are determined to completely free our country from the 40-year vortex of terrorism that has devoured tens of thousands of lives and trillions of dollars of resources of our nation. Have no doubt whatsoever that the Republic of Türkiye is the master of its own agenda."
• Indian army says 10 militants killed in Manipur gunfight People's Daily 15 May 2025 -- At least 10 militants were killed in a gunfight with paramilitary troopers in the northeastern state of Manipur, the Indian army said Thursday.

News Reports

• Leader of Prolific Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organization and Guatemalan Politician Who Supplied Tons of Cocaine to the Sinaloa Cartel Presented in U.S. District Court US Dept. of Justice 15 May 2025 -- Today, Freddy Arnoldo Salazar Flores of Guatemala, a representative of the Central American Parliament, made his initial appearance in federal court in the District of Columbia. Salazar Flores voluntarily returned from abroad to the United States on May 14.
• Thirty Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking, Fraud, and Firearm Charges US Dept. of Justice 15 May 2025 -- An eight-count indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants - all alleged Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang members and associates - with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and related firearm and drug trafficking crimes.
• New report sheds light on the fight against organized crime in Denmark and Sweden Police of Finland 15 May 2025 -- The report underpinned the update of the strategy against organized crime and the implementation of the Government Program in Finland.
• Targeting Hizballah Finance Operations and Support Network US Dept. of State 15 May 2025 -- The United States sanctioned a network of senior Hizballah officials and financial facilitators.
• Treasury Disrupts Financial Facilitation Network Supporting Hizballah Terrorists US Treasury 15 May 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting two senior Hizballah officials and two financial facilitators for their roles in coordinating financial transfers for Hizballah. These individuals, based in Lebanon and Iran, work closely with Hizballah leadership to send money to the group from overseas donors. These donations are a significant portion of the terrorist group's overall budget. In addition to managing and processing funding for Hizballah within Lebanon, one of these individuals is responsible for overseeing financial activity for Hizballah-aligned groups around the world.
• Meeting with Bank PSB CEO Pyotr Fradkov President of Russia 15 May 2025 -- The President held a working meeting with Bank PSB CEO Pyotr Fradkov.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on May 15, 2025 PRC MofA 15 May 2025
• Xiplomacy: How China, LAC countries bolster shared development, boost Global South unity People's Daily 15 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Tuesday the launch of five major programs to advance China's shared development and revitalization with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries at the just concluded fourth ministerial meeting of a key cooperation platform for the two sides in Beijing.
• China cuts banks' reserve requirement ratio on Thursday, injecting 1 trillion yuan liquidity to shore up economy Global Times 15 May 2025 -- China's central bank cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 0.5 percentage points for financial institutions on Thursday, marking its first RRR cut of the year. The move is expected to provide about 1 trillion yuan ($138.77 billion) in long-term liquidity into the market.
• DPP files for constitutional review of budget, fiscal allocation law CNA 15 May 2025 -- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus on Thursday filed a petition for a constitutional interpretation of the 2025 Central Government General Budget Proposal and revisions to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures.
• Tsai calls for more Taiwan-U.K. collaboration in 'testing time for democracy' CNA 15 May 2025 -- Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) called for more collaboration between Taiwan and the United Kingdom, especially when it comes to countering security threats from foreign forces, during a visit to the British Parliament on Thursday.
• Taiwan probing entertainers allegedly spreading Chinese propaganda CNA 15 May 2025 -- A senior Taiwanese cross-strait affairs official said Thursday that his agency has identified more than 20 entertainers who could be guilty of spreading Chinese propaganda and might face punishment.
• Taiwan regional leader distorts WWII history, spreads deceitful rhetoric: Chinese defense ministry spokesperson Global Times 15 May 2025 -- China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday strongly criticized Taiwan's regional leader Lai Ching-te, who claimed that "Taiwan and Europe now face threats from a new authoritarian bloc." The ministry's spokesperson said that Lai distorted WWII history and spread deceitful rhetoric.
• Chinese side decides not to approve Taiwan region's attendance at WHA due to DPP's separatist stance: FM Global Times 15 May 2025 -- Asked to comment on media inquiries on Taiwan region has not received an invitation to the WHA's 78th annual assembly scheduled to open on May 19, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday Chinese side's position on the participation of China's Taiwan region in international organizations, including the WHO, is consistent and clear — it must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle.
• Mainland slams DPP's push for "non-red supply chain" in semiconductor industry People's Daily 15 May 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for advocating the establishment of a so-called global "non-red supply chain" in the semiconductor sector, accusing him of promoting economic decoupling across the Taiwan Strait and kowtowing to the United States.
• Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te for distorting WWII history People's Daily 15 May 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Lai Ching-te for distorting World War II history in his recent remarks and attempting to equate the just history of anti-fascism and anti-aggression in World War II with the evil deeds of the Democratic Progressive Party seeking to split the country.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 May 2025
• Foreign Ministry condemns U.S. president's 'divisive and deceptive' remarks on Iran IRNA 15 May 2025 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the false, divisive, and misleading claims made by the U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran.
• Pezeshkian strongly criticizes Trump's anti-Iran remarks IRNA 15 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his recent remarks against Iran, saying that the efforts to undermine the Islamic Republic over the past 47 years have failed to diminish the determination and resilience of the Iranian nation.
• Iran's president condemns Trump's anti-Tehran remarks People's Daily 15 May 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly condemned recent anti-Tehran remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling them evidence of Trump's failure to understand the true character of the Iranian people.
• Iran will never bow to threats, pressure, Pezeshkian tells Trump Press TV 15 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will never bow to threats and pressure, rebuking US President Donald Trump, who has accused Tehran of being a destabilizing force in the region
• Threats do not work against this nation: Iran tells US after Trump's accusations Press TV 15 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian firmly rejects his American counterpart's recent accusations and threats against Iran, asserting that the Islamic Republic would not be intimidated by external threats and remained resolute in its pursuit of national development and regional peace.
• IRGC chief rejects Trump's 'heavy psychological' ruse against Iran Press TV 15 May 2025 -- IRGC chief Major General Hossein Salami says US President Donald Trump's imagination of Iran's situation reflected in his disparaging remarks in Riyadh Tuesday is too far from reality.
• Iran Pitches Enrichment Consortium To Save Nuclear Program RFE/RL 15 May 2025 -- Iran has put forward a proposal to the United States and its Gulf Arab neighbors in an attempt to accelerate negotiations and ease concerns about its nuclear program.
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Prime Minister of Canada 15 May 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.
• Prime Minister speaks with President of Azerbaijan Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 15 May 2025
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Rama of Albania: 15 May 2025 Gov.UK 15 May 2025
• PM Meeting with President Begaj of Albania: 15 May 2025 Gov.UK 15 May 2025
• Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference with Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama EC/CEU 15 May 2025
• Europe – A Promise Worth Defending Government of Norway 15 May 2025 -- Speech held at the Europe Day celebration at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, 12 May.
• Statement by State Secretary Varteressian at the Council of Europe Ministerial Meeting, 14 May Government of Norway 15 May 2025
• A Forged Document Throws Kushner's Belgrade Trump Hotel Project Into Doubt RFE/RL 15 May 2025 -- It was supposed to be a splashy and posh addition to the Belgrade skyline: a $500 million luxury hotel and residential complex built on the damaged Defense Ministry office that was bombed by NATO jets in 1999s.