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- U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and United Arab Emirates Partnering to Enhance Defense-Tech Ecosystems DoD 19 May 2025 -- DIU and the Tawazun Council of the UAE sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen defense cooperation and develop cutting-edge technologies
- Mojave Falcon 25: Army Reserve's largest exercise ever Army News 19 May 2025 -- "We must be prepared and ready to win in [large-scale combat operations.]"
- Infantry APS-2 set, more issued to Vermont National Guard in Greece for DEFENDER 25 Army News 19 May 2025 -- When the Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers touched down in Greece at 1 a.m. May 18 for DEFENDER 25, they were traveling light. The Soldiers from the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) were carrying a couple of bags each - the typical allotted baggage allowance most commercial airline companies permit.
- USS Alexandria Returns to Naval Base Point Loma Following Seven-Month Pacific Ocean Deployment US Navy 19 May 2025 -- Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) returned home to Naval Base Point Loma following a successful seven-month deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025.
- Texas Guard Pairs with United Arab Emirates in State Partnership Program Army News 19 May 2025 -- The Texas National Guard and the United Arab Emirates will be paired in the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program (SPP), the Defense Department announced in a Monday news release.
- Arizona National Guard's Task Force SAFE strengthens border security Army News 19 May 2025 -- In an effort to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States, Arizona National Guard members with Task Force SAFE — Stopping Arizona's Fentanyl Epidemic — support U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Arizona-Mexico border.
- Allied air forces demonstrate multi-domain integration during Exercise Hedgehog 2025 NATO Allied Air Command 19 May 2025 -- From May 5 to 23, 2025, Allied forces demonstrate interoperability and integration during Exercise Hedgehog 25. Allied nations Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, join Estonia participating in Estonia's largest annual military exercise focused on defensive multi-domain operations. Over 16,000 personnel from the land, sea, and air domains are deployed in supporting of exercise Hedgehog 25.
- NATO Allies Project Power and Readiness in Exercise Swift Response 25 NATO Allied Air Command 19 May 2025 -- From 11 to 31 May 2025, NATO Allies and partners are executing Swift Response 25, led by the United States, conducting near-simultaneous airborne and mobility aircraft operations, and multinational training across the High North and Baltic region to enhance collective defence readiness.
- Former NATO Chief Rasmussen Says Plan For European Force In Ukraine 'Moving Too Slowly' RFE/RL 19 May 2025 -- Former NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen has told RFE/RL that preparations for a European force to deploy to Ukraine after a cease-fire or peace deal are "moving too slowly" and that the whole European security model was "at a turning point."
- Ministry of Strategic Industries and BRDO sign memorandum of cooperation in the defence-industrial sector Ukraine Government 19 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine and the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to advance the development of the defence-industrial sector.
- Ukrainian demining personnel trained with OSCE and EU support OSCE 19 May 2025 -- Seventeen representatives from Ukraine's demining agencies underwent a two-and-a-half month training to obtain an international qualification in explosive ordnance disposal.
- Finland to supply ammunition to Ukraine by using proceeds from frozen Russian assets Finnish MoD 19 May 2025 -- Finland has been selected as one of the states implementing European Union measures to supply Ukraine with defence materiel using proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
- PLA Navy unveils third 10,000-ton-class hospital ship Global Times 19 May 2025 -- China's domestically built 10,000-ton-class hospital ship, the Auspicious Ark, conducted a multi-element, full-process medical rescue drill in a certain area of the Yellow Sea recently, the official Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) media reported on Monday. An expert told the Global Times that this indicates the new ship has been commissioned into the navy of the PLA Northern Theater Command, completing the strategic deployment of hospital ships across the PLA's Eastern, Southern and Northern theater commands.
- China exhibits world-class anti-drone, long-range, anti-stealth radars at expo Global Times 19 May 2025 -- The 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo), which is being held in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province from Saturday to Monday, is displaying some of China's top radar equipment, such as low-altitude anti-drone radars, long-range radars, and anti-stealth radars, as the Global Times visited the event to learn about China's world-leading radar technologies.
- China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2025" joint exercise kicks off PRC MND 19 May 2025 -- The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2025" joint exercise kicked off at the Military Police Training Center of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) in Kampong Chhnang Province in Cambodia on the morning of May 17.
- Top general: Iran's air defense power has grown markedly IRNA 19 May 2025 -- Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the country's air defense capabilities and readiness have significantly expanded compared to the previous year.
- 'Unimaginable cost': Iran top general warns enemies of 'devastating harms' if airspace violated Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has warned that any hostile move by enemies against the Islamic Republic, including violation of the country's airspace, will cost them dearly.
- Security and Defence: EU and UK conclude a Security and Defence Partnership European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 May 2025 -- On 19 May, the European Union and the United Kingdom concluded a Security and Defence Partnershipat the first EU-UK Summit.
- We share our view on the scope of the russian threat, says Minister of National Defence D. Šakalienė Lithuania MND 19 May 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė has met with Minister of Defence of Norway Tore Onshuus Sandvik conducting a visit to Lithuania.
- Gitanas Nausėda in Poland: Defense of the Suwałki Corridor is our shared responsibility President of the Republic of Lithuania 19 May 2025 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda and Polish President Andrzej Duda observed the joint international military exercise 'Gallant Boar'25' near the Suwałki Corridor. During the bilateral meeting, the leaders discussed key security issues in the region and across Europe.
- PH Army gears to defeat drone, other modern threats Philippine News Agency 19 May 2025 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday said its ongoing modernization program and training exercises with foreign allies are geared toward ensuring it can defeat armed drones and other modern threats.
- PH, US 'Kamandag' drills set May 26-June 6 Philippine News Agency 19 May 2025 -- The Philippine and US Marine Corps will participate in the annual "Kamandag" exercises from May 26 to June 6 to bolster cooperation between the two armed services.
- Chinese FM responds to Indian military's claim that China provided Pakistan with air defense support Global Times 19 May 2025 -- On May 19, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press briefing. In response to a question raised by a Bloomberg reporter regarding Indian military's claim that China provided Pakistan with air defense support, Mao stated that for specific details, it is advisable to consult the competent Chinese authorities, according to the Beijing Daily.
- Convening of the U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Managing Board US Dept. of State 19 May 2025 -- The Trilateral Coordinating Secretariat Managing Board, led by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Kevin Kim, Japanese Deputy Director-General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Okochi Akihiro, and ROK Deputy Director-General for North American Affairs Yi Wonwoo convened May 19 in Washington to reaffirm the three countries' unwavering commitment to advancing trilateral cooperation.
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- 19 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 19 May 2025
- UN faces deepening financial crisis, urges members to pay up UN News 19 May 2025 -- The United Nations is facing a worsening cash crisis that threatens its ability to carry out vital work, Member States warned this week, as the General Assembly's Fifth Committee met to discuss the world body's financial health.
- Netanyahu Approves Resumption of Gaza Aid Sputnik 19 May 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the immediate resumption of "basic" humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, ending monthslong blockade.
- Raging genocide: Netanyahu says Israel will 'control all of Gaza' as military expands ground ops Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the regime plans to "take control of all" of the Gaza Strip, as his military launched a newly expanded offensive in the besieged territory.
- Israel escalates ground operations in Gaza, eases blockade amid humanitarian crisis People's Daily 19 May 2025 -- Israel on Sunday launched a major ground incursion into multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, marking a new phase in its conflict with Hamas. Meanwhile, it began easing the blockade to allow limited aid entry into the territory amid growing international pressure to address the worsening humanitarian crisis.
- Hamas asserts it won't free captives until Israel ends Gaza genocide Press TV 19 May 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has rejected claims of agreeing to a temporary truce in the Gaza Strip, asserting that it will not release the remaining Israeli captives as long as the occupying regime can continue its genocidal war afterward.
- Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn rises to 140: civil defense People's Daily 19 May 2025 -- The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday has risen to 140, according to the Civil Defense in Gaza.
- UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption - but it's a 'drop in the ocean' UN News 19 May 2025 -- The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israel's decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade - but significantly more is needed "starting tomorrow morning".
- Gaza: Israel 'approaches UN' to resume limited aid deliveries, says aid agency UN News 19 May 2025 -- Amid intensifying Israeli bombing and ground operations in Gaza, the UN's relief coordination agency, OCHA, said on Monday that it was in talks with Israel to re-start deliveries of lifesaving supplies to the stricken enclave.
- UN Relief Chief welcomes renewed aid deliveries to Gaza, but stresses it's only a "drop in the ocean" of what is needed UNOCHA 19 May 2025 -- Statement on Gaza by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
- Vance Skips Visit to Israel to Avoid Encouraging New IDF Operation in Gaza - Reports Sputnik 19 May 2025 -- US Vice President JD Vance has decided against his trip to Israel over the weekend amid the new offensive in the Gaza Strip, media reported on Monday, citing US officials.
- US envoy defends Israel's Gaza genocide, says mass killings 'needed' to free captives Press TV 19 May 2025 -- The US special envoy on Israeli captives has defended the Israeli genocide in Gaza as a demonstration of strength, which he said is needed to release the captives held by Palestinian resistance fighters.
- Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank Gov.UK 19 May 2025
- Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza Canada 19 May 2025 -- The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as the the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management and the EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, today issued the following statement:
- Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard on the situation in Gaza. Government Offices of Sweden 19 May 2025
- No: 108, 19 May 2025, Regarding Israel's Extensive Ground Operation in Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 May 2025
- Yemeni army imposes naval blockade on Israeli-occupied port of Haifa Press TV 19 May 2025 -- The Yemeni army says it has imposed a naval blockade on the Israeli-occupied Haifa port in response to the regime's escalation of genocidal crimes in Gaza.
- Houthi: Persian Gulf states' money flowing to US must be used to stop Gaza genocide Press TV 19 May 2025 -- A high-ranking Yemeni official denounced certain Persian Gulf states for striking multi-billion-dollar deals with US President Donald Trump during his recent tour of the region, stressing that financial gains from such agreements must be used to stop the ongoing Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
- Yemen warns international airlines over flights to Israeli Ben Gurion Airport amid reprisal ops Press TV 19 May 2025 -- A senior Yemeni official has warned international commercial airlines against resumption of flights to Ben Gurion International Airport in the Israeli-occupied territories as the retaliatory operations by the Arab county continue.
- Statement by the Spokesperson in Response to Indian Media's Baseless Claims Regarding Pakistan's Use of Shaheen Missile in Operation Bunyanun Marsoos (BM) Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 May 2025 -- In response to Indian Media's baseless claims regarding Pakistan's use of Shaheen missile in Operation Bunyanun Marsoos (BM), the Spokesperson has stated:
- Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, visited Pakistan Navy Dockyard today to pay tribute to the Pakistan Navy for its pivotal role in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. ISPR Pakistan 19 May 2025 -- Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, visited Pakistan Navy Dockyard today to pay tribute to the Pakistan Navy for its pivotal role in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos.
- International Criminal Court: Deputies take over amid Prosecutor misconduct probe UN News 19 May 2025 -- The Deputy Prosecutors of the International Criminal Court have assumed leadership of the Office of the Prosecutor following Karim Khan's decision to take a leave of absence amid an ongoing UN investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.
- Syrians heading home find few of the basics needed to survive UN News 19 May 2025 -- Syrians trying to rebuild their lives in their war-torn country urgently need the support of the rest of the world to help them start again, UN aid agencies insist.
- Türk says Syria commissions are integral steps for better future OHCHR 19 May 2025
- Syria - Statement by the Spokesperson on the establishment of the National Authority for Transitional Justice and the National Authority for Missing Persons European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 May 2025 -- The EU welcomes the formation of the National Authority for Transitional Justice and the National Authority for Missing Persons in Syria. This is an important step towards the comprehensive justice and truth which the Syrian people deserve.
- Iran opposes any external intervention in Syria: Diplomat IRNA 19 May 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says Iran firmly opposes any form of external intervention in Syria, tressing that it is the Syrian people who must move toward political, ethnic and cultural unity through dialogue.
- Iraqi FM urges stability, inclusivity in Syria as country in tatters by foreign interventions Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has emphasized the critical need for stability, security and an inclusive political process in Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's government, stating that all groups and factions must be involved in shaping the Arab nation's future.
- Drone strikes on civilian infrastructure in Port Sudan must end: UN expert UN News 19 May 2025 -- Repeated drone strikes over the past two weeks in Port Sudan have damaged key infrastructure across the crucial Sudanese aid hub, disrupted humanitarian operations, and placed civilians in danger, a UN-appointed human rights expert has warned.
- Sudan: UN expert calls for end to attacks on critical civilian infrastructure amidst intensifying drone strikes OHCHR 19 May 2025 -- The designated Expert on human rights in Sudan of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Radhouane Nouicer, on Monday expressed deep concern at the recent intensification of drone strikes and the expansion of the conflict to Red Sea state in eastern Sudan. The reported availability of advanced long-range drone technology marks a dramatic escalation which has taken the conflict to a new level, further exacerbating conditions for civilians.
- On 17-18 May 2025, nine Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij, were sent to hell in multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 19 May 2025 -- On 17-18 May 2025, nine Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij, were sent to hell in multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
- On 17-18 May 2025, three terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, so called Baloch Liberation Front, were killed in two separate engagements in Balochistan. ISPR Pakistan 19 May 2025 -- On 17-18 May 2025, three terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, so called Baloch Liberation Front, were killed in two separate engagements in Balochistan.
- Iran denounces 'unacceptable' Arab League statement on Persian Gulf trio islands Press TV 19 May 2025 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected as "unacceptable" a recent statement by the Arab League regarding the Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb islands in the Persian Gulf, stressing they are an inseparable part of Iran's territory.
- Tehran rejects Arab League's statement on Iranian islands, calling it baseless and unacceptable IRNA 19 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has rejected the claims made in the final statement of the Arab League summit in Baghdad regarding the three Iranian islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa.
- Foreign Ministry: Kingdom Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack on Mogadishu Military Base SPA 19 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the suicide attack on the Damanyo military base in Mogadishu, the capital of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens.
- No: 109, 19 May 2025, Regarding the Various Activities and Statements Made on 19 May 2025 in Greece Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 May 2025
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- Pro-West Bucharest Mayor Wins Romanian Presidential Runoff; Simion Concedes RFE/RL 19 May 2025 -- Centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan has won the presidential runoff over ultranationalist candidate George Simion, a surprising outcome that will likely keep Romania on its pro-Western path.
- Bucharest Mayor Dan's Surprise Presidential Win Spells Relief For EU And NATO RFE/RL 19 May 2025 -- After months of political turmoil following annulled elections and a banned front-runner nationalist candidate, Romanians have finally elected a new president. One that will bring a sigh of relief from Brussels.
- Competitive Romanian presidential run-off, but campaign marred by hostile rhetoric and inauthentic behaviour online, international observers say OSCE 19 May 2025 -- In the strongly-contested second round of Romania's repeat presidential election, fundamental freedoms of assembly and association were respected. However, defamatory rhetoric, biased media, and persistent inauthentic behaviour online, alongside regulatory gaps and fragmented responses by institutions, limited voters' opportunity to make an informed choice and impacted public trust, international observers said in a statement today.
- Moscow hits back at Romania's election 'interference' accusations Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Moscow has rejected claims of "Russian interference" in Romania's presidential election.
- French Intelligence Rejects Durov Allegation Of Romanian Election Meddling RFE/RL 19 May 2025 -- Russian-born Pavel Durov said French intelligence asked him to ban Romanian right-wing comments on the Telegram messaging app he founded ahead of the weekend runoff presidential election in the Balkan country, an accusation the Directorate General for External Security (DGSE) rejected.
- Poland's presidential election was competitive but affected by deep polarization, international observers say OSCE 19 May 2025 -- The first round of Poland's presidential election offered voters a genuine choice between political options, but it took place against a background of deep political polarization that also impacted some key state institutions involved in the electoral process, international observers said in a statement today.
- Member States approve WHO Pandemic Agreement in World Health Assembly Committee, paving way for its formal adoption WHO 19 May 2025-- World Health Organization Member States, meeting today in Committee A of the World Health Assembly, approved a resolution that calls for the adoption of an historic global compact to make the world safer from future pandemics. The WHO Pandemic Agreement will next be considered for final adoption by the Assembly on Tuesday during the plenary session.
- Cyber attacks may call for government-level decision-making: Finland steps up shared expertise through national cyber exercises Finnish Government 19 May 2025 -- A national cyber exercise ("KYHA") brought together more than 120 central government employees to improve their technical skills and mutual cooperation against cyber attacks.
- Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information on Hizballah Financial Networks in the Tri-Border Area US Dept. of State 19 May 2025 -- The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, has a standing reward offer of up to $10 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the terrorist organization Hizballah.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video address to organisers and participants in the CIS International Legal Forum on the theme Legal Legacy of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War: Historical Significance and Modern Challenges, May 19, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 May 2025
- Russia bans Amnesty International as 'undesirable organization' Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has banned the "undesirable activities" of Amnesty International.
- Amnesty International Defiant In Face Of Russian Designation As 'Undesirable Organization' RFE/RL 19 May 2025 -- Amnesty International pledged to redouble its efforts to expose human rights violations in Russia after Moscow labeled the group an "undesirable organization," effectively outlawing it and making it punishable under Russian law to have any association with it.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on May 19, 2025 PRC MofA 19 May 2025
- Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski PRC MofA 19 May 2025 -- On May 19, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski at the latter's request.
- Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul PRC MofA 19 May 2025 -- On May 19, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with the new German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul at the latter's request.
- Chinese FM urges US to adopt responsible policies to maintain stability of intl financial system after Moody's cuts US sovereign credit rating Global Times 19 May 2025 -- In response to media inquiry that whether China, as one of the largest holders of US Treasury bonds, is concerned about the Moody's downgrade of US′ sovereign credit rating as Moody's Ratings announced on May 16 that it had downgraded the US sovereign credit rating from the highest level of Aaa to Aa1 and it also issued a warning regarding the increasing US government debt, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday that China has taken note of the relevant reports. The US should adopt responsible policies and measures to maintain the stability of the international economic and financial system and to safeguard the interests of investors.
- WHA rejects Taiwan-related proposal for ninth consecutive year Global Times 19 May 2025 -- The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation as an observer, according to the Xinhua News Agency. Following the decision, a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a statement on Monday, saying that this marks the ninth consecutive year that the WHA has rejected such Taiwan-related proposals.
- Chinse FM spokesperson responds to World Health Assembly's rejection of Taiwan region's participation as an observer Global Times 19 May 2025 -- The World Health Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization, decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation as an observer, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
- Chinse FM spokesperson responds to World Health Assembly's rejection of Taiwan region's participation as an observer Global Times 19 May 2025 -- The World Health Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization, decided on Monday not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation as an observer, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the 78th WHA's Rejection of the Proposal on Taiwan PRC MND 19 May 2025 -- On May 19, the General Committee and the Plenary Session of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) respectively decided to reject the so-called proposal of "inviting Taiwan to participate in the WHA as an observer" submitted by certain countries.
- 8 diplomatic offices voice support for Taiwan's WHA participation CNA 19 May 2025 -- Eight countries' representative offices in Taiwan issued a joint statement on Monday, reiterating their support for Taiwan's meaningful engagement with the World Health Organization (WHO) and for Taipei's participation as an observer at the World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision making body of the WHO.
- 11 Taiwan allies attend Geneva reception in support of WHA bid CNA 19 May 2025 -- Representatives from 11 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies attended a reception held Sunday in Geneva in support of Taiwan, after it was once again excluded from the World Health Organization's (WHO) annual decision-making meeting.
- Lai calls Beijing 'aggressor' threatening peace CNA 19 May 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday called out China for threatening peace across the Taiwan Strait, despite reiterating his openness to engaging in dialogue with Beijing.
- Mainland slams Taiwan's DPP for targeting artists supporting reunification Global Times 19 May 2025 -- In response to a question about the recent statement from the Taiwan island's so-called "mainland affairs council" that Taiwan artists, including Ouyang Nana and over 20 others, would be subjected to administrative scrutiny if they made or shared messages opposing "Taiwan independence" and promoting reunification, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Monday that in recent years, an increasing number of Taiwan artists have come to the mainland to pursue their careers.
- Solomon Islands reaffirms steadfast commitment to one-China principle in govt statement Global Times 19 May 2025 -- The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed the government's steadfast commitment to the one-China principle, which recognizes the People's Republic of China as the sole legal representative of China, according to a statement released on the website of the government of the Solomon Islands.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 May 2025
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri to Mark Third Anniversary of Demise of Hyon Chol Hae KCNA 19 May 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri on May 18 on the occasion of the third anniversary of demise of Hyon Chol Hae who was a prominent military and political activist of our state.
- British Charging Of Iranians In UK Ramps Up Diplomatic Spat With Tehran RFE/RL 19 May 2025 -- Simmering tensions between Tehran and London are threatening to boil over after each country summoned the other's senior diplomats on May 19 over the charging of three Iranians with aiding a foreign spy agency to carry out activities on British territory.
- Foreign Ministry summons British chargé d'affaires over illegal arrest of Iranian expats IRNA 19 May 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran summoned Britain's chargé d'affaires in Tehran (in the absence of the ambassador) in response to the illegal arrest of some Iranian expatriates.
- Tehran strongly protests detention of Iranians in UK Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Iran has summoned the British charge d'affaires in Tehran following the suspicious and unjustified detention of a number of Iranian nationals in the UK.
- Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement UK FCDO 19 May 2025 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom.
- As US Pushes For Zero Enrichment, Iran Insists It Won't Give Up Nuclear Program RFE/RL 19 May 2025 -- US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff declared that the Donald Trump administration's "red line" in the nuclear talks with Iran is Tehran's ability to enrich uranium at any level, prompting Iran to say it will continue enrichment "with or without a deal."
- Iran will not take orders or seek permission for progress: President Pezeshkian IRNA 19 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran will never bow to external pressure and will not deprive its citizens of the benefits of peaceful nuclear technology in healthcare, agriculture, and industry.
- Iran-U.S. talks can play an effective role in regional peace and stability: Araqchi IRNA 19 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has stressed that the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States could play a key role in promoting peace and stability across the region.
- Iran denies existence of a parallel negotiation track with the U.S. IRNA 19 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed reports suggesting that there is a parallel negotiation track between Iran and the United States alongside the ongoing indirect talks between Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff.
- Iran to continue enrichment activities 'with or without a deal': Foreign minister IRNA 19 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran will continue its uranium enrichment activities under the country's civilian nuclear program with or without a deal with the United States.
- Araqchi: Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy is non-negotiable IRNA 19 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran's right to benefit from peaceful nuclear energy is non-negotiable.
- Pezeshkian: Agreement with U.S. within reach if Washington avoids bullying IRNA 19 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the path to an agreement with the United States is open if Washington avoids a bullying attitude in indirect talks regarding the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and the lifting of anti-Iran sanctions.
- President Pezeshkian: Iran-U.S. indirect talks could lead to fair deal IRNA 19 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced hope that the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States will lead to a fair agreement that will guarantee sustainable stability in the West Asia region.
- 'Path of Diplomacy': Araghchi says Iran-US talks promoting peace, stability in region Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says indirect talks between Iran and the United States can play an "effective role" in promoting peace and stability in the region.
- Iran: Sanctions prove US hostility, its claim of diplomacy 'dishonest' Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Iran says each new package of sanctions indicates that the United States is pursuing a hostile approach toward the Iranian people and its claim of diplomacy should not be trusted.
- President Pezeshkian: Deal 'within reach' only if US stops bullying tactics Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that reaching an agreement with the United States is possible but only if Washington abandons its bullying tactics.
- Iran says 'ready' for win-win deal if sanctions terminated, reiterates rights to nuclear energy Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is ready to reach a win-win deal on its nuclear program if the US sanctions against the country are terminated.
- Iran Stands Firm: No Surrender to US, Uranium Enrichment Continues Sputnik 19 May 2025 -- The deal between Iran and the United States will not take place if Washington continues to insist on a complete halt to uranium enrichment, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said.
- Iranian petrochem plant to receive home-made super-heavy reactor Press TV 19 May 2025 -- A super-heavy chemical reactor manufactured by an Iranian company is due to be supplied and installed at a petrochemical plant in the south of the country.
- Iran, Pakistan won't allow regional security to be exploited by enemies: Security chief Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Iran's top security official says the Islamic Republic and Pakistan will never allow enemies to exploit regional security.
- U.S. launches "endless war" to plunder others' resources: Iranian president People's Daily 19 May 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said here Sunday that the United States has begun an "endless war" across the world to plunder other countries' resources and even human workforce, the official news agency IRNA reported.
- Lithuania refers Belarus to the International Court of Justice in The Hague over the international law violating migrant crisis caused by the Lukashenko regime Lithuania MFA 19 May 2025 -- The Government of Lithuania today, on 19 May, filed a case against Belarus at the International Court of Justice seeking the accountability of the Belarusian regime for organizing large-scale smuggling of migrants into Lithuania.
- Belarus: Experts demand immediate release of activist Viktoria Kulsha OHCHR 19 May 2025 -- Independent human rights experts* today called on Belarusian authorities to immediately release Viktoria Kulsha, imprisoned in Zarechye Correctional Colony No. 24, in order to save her life.
- Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference following the EU-UK summit in London EC/CEU 19 May 2025
- Opening remarks by President António Costa at the EU-UK summit in London EC/CEU 19 May 2025
- A renewed agenda for European Union - United Kingdom cooperation Common Understanding European Commission 19 May 2025 -- In view of the United Kingdom - European Union summit of 19 May 2025, the European Commission and the United Kingdom explored areas with the potential to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the European Union and the United Kingdom
- Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa and UK Prime Minister Starmer following the EU-UK Summit European Commission 19 May 2025
- PM call with leaders of US, France, Germany and Italy: 18 May 2025 Gov.UK 19 May 2025
- PM's remarks at press conference with EU leaders : 19 May 2025 Gov.UK 19 May 2025
- Foreign Minister Wadephul in an interview for the Schleswig-Holsteinischer Zeitungsverlag Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 May 2025
- Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France 19/05/2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 May 2025 -- The Algerian Government has been following with great astonishment the recent developments in French communication regarding the visa issue in general and the exemption of diplomatic and service passports from this procedure in particular.
- China, Pakistan to advance the continuous growth of bilateral relationship during Deputy PM Dar's visit: FM Global Times 19 May 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China from May 19 to 21, according to a notice issued by the Foreign Ministry on Monday.
- PBBM on VP Sara impeachment: Let process take its course Philippine News Agency 19 May 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte must proceed without interference.
- Marcos open to reconciling with Dutertes Philippine News Agency 19 May 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he is open to reconciling with the Duterte family, stressing the need for unity and political stability.
- Turkmenistan eyes increased transit of gas via Iran Press TV 19 May 2025 -- Turkmenistan seeks to increase the volume of natural gas it transits to other countries via Iran amid efforts by the Central Asian state to use growing relations with Iran as an opportunity to expand its energy exports.
- Doorstop interview - Rome Prime Minister of Australia 19 May 2025
- World News in Brief: Terror-crime link alarm, child detention in Australia, judiciary in Maldives, Protection of Civilians Week UN News 19 May 2025 -- The head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), called on Monday for renewed global commitment to combating emerging criminal threats and strengthening justice systems worldwide.
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