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• SD Hegseth Speech at 82nd Airborne, Ft. Bragg, NC DoD 22 May 2025
• Hegseth Announces Pay Raise for Army Paratroopers DoD News 22 May 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a pay raise for Army paratroopers today during remarks to current and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
• Hegseth Directs Changes to Address Shortfalls in Household Movement System DoD News 22 May 2025 -- In advance of this summer's peak permanent change of station moving season, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families.
• Task Force Validates Successful DEI Elimination Throughout DOD DoD News 22 May 2025 -- A Defense Department task force has confirmed DOD's successful implementation of a departmentwide directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion offices and initiatives.
• NIWC Pacific Enhances India's Maritime Security Capabilities US Navy 22 May 2025 -- The U.S. Navy is strengthening maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region through a $125 million initiative designed to enhance India's maritime domain awareness. Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific is playing a central role in the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) program, a flagship effort under the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy.
• U.S. Completes Bilateral Naval Exercise Nautical Defender in Arabian Gulf US Navy 22 May 2025 -- Naval forces from the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in Nautical Defender in the Arabian Gulf, May 10-19.
• Blue Ridge Departs Wellington, New Zealand Following Port Visit US Navy 22 May 2025 -- The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Wellington, New Zealand following a scheduled port visit, May 16-21, 2025.
• Two U.S. Navy DDGs Successfully Engage SRBM and MRBM during exercise Formidable Shield 2025 US Navy 22 May 2025 -- U.S. 6th Fleet Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) conducted two separate live-fire events as part of exercise At Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 25. U.S. Navy destroyers are equipped with the Aegis weapons systems designed for ballistic missile defense.
• MDA issues pre-solicitation notice for SHIELD Multiple Award IDIQ MDA 22 May 2025 -- Today the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) issued on SAM.gov a pre-solicitation notice for the Multiple Award Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
• Remarks by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman at the USGIF GEOINT Symposium United States Space Force 22 May 2025 -- As delivered by U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman on May 21, 2025.
• New Hampshire Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment Leads Historic Arctic Medical Mission Army News 22 May 2025 -- The New Hampshire Army National Guard Medical Readiness Detachment led a groundbreaking joint-service humanitarian mission, Operation Arctic Care 2025, this spring to deliver critical health services to some of the most remote and isolated communities in Arctic Alaska.
• Army Reserve medical logistics NCO ensures critical blood supply at African Lion 2025 Army News 22 May 2025 -- In the sweltering heat of North Africa, with lives potentially hanging in the balance, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christa Glass faced a critical challenge—a compromised blood shipment that threatened the medical readiness of U.S. forces.
• Nordic Air Forces Strengthen Interoperability over the Baltic Sea NATO Allied Air Command 22 May 2025 -- Air forces from Denmark, Finland and Sweden conducted a coordinated operation over the Baltic Sea on Wednesday, May 21, enhancing NATO's collective defence posture and reinforcing regional security through integrated training.
• U.S. B-52 bombers arrive in Spain, bolster Alliance training in Agile Combat Employment NATO Allied Air Command 22 May 2025 -- United States Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft arrived at Morón Air Base, Spain, on May 20, 2025, as part of a scheduled Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployment to Europe. The deployment is aimed at enhancing transatlantic security through integrated training and rapid deployment capabilities.
• NATO Secretary General visits Norway's High North in preparation for the Summit in The Hague NATO 22 May 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited northern Norway on Thursday (22 May 2025), where he met Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide, and Minister of Defence Tore Sandvik. The Secretary General also observed a demonstration of NATO's multidomain capabilities in the High North.
• NATO discusses regional security and strengthening partnership with Egypt NATO 22 May 2025 -- Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska welcomed the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Egypt, Dr Badr Abdelatty, to NATO Headquarters on Thursday (22 May 2025) to discuss NATO-Egypt relations and regional security during a meeting of the North Atlantic Council.
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Norway Government of Norway 22 May 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a chance to see key aspects of Norway's contribution to NATO first-hand when he visited Evenes Military Air Station and Ramsund Naval Station in North Norway on Thursday.
• Finland to join NATO's 2026 peacetime activities primarily in Baltic Sea, North Sea and North Atlantic Finnish MoD 22 May 2025 -- In its plenary session on 22 May 2025, the Finnish Government endorsed a report on the Finnish Defence Forces' participation in NATO's peacetime activities in 2026. The report was also submitted to Parliament.
• France takes command of NATO Mission Iraq NATO 22 May 2025 -- On Thursday 22 May, Major General Christophe Hintzy from France assumed command of NATO Mission Iraq, at a change of command ceremony in Baghdad. He succeeds Lieutenant General Lucas Schreurs from the Netherlands, who had been in post since May 2024. The ceremony was attended by Iraqi officials, Ambassadors from Allied and partner countries, NATO officials, and other representatives from the international community in Baghdad.
• Sergii Marchenko: Integrating the Ukrainian army into the European security system will shield the EU from the russian threat and preserve Ukraine's financial stability Ukraine Government 22 May 2025 -- On May 21, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko participated in a meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors, along with leadership from the IMF, World Bank, European Commission, and OECD in Banff, Canada.
• China's CH-YH1000 cargo drone completes maiden flight Global Times 22 May 2025 -- China's CH-YH1000 unmanned logistics aircraft completed its maiden test flight on Thursday at an airfield in Northwest China. The test has retrieved good flight data and achieved its goals, the Global Times learned from the cargo drone's developer.
• Senior Chinese military official holds talks with Chief of Defence Forces of Royal Thai Armed Forces PRC MND 22 May 2025 -- General Liu Zhenli, member of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and Chief of Staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department, held talks with the visiting General Songwit Noonpackdee, Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF), in Beijing on May 22, 2025.
• New U.S. bill seeks 'NATO Plus' status for Taiwan CNA 22 May 2025 -- U.S. Congress members Rick Scott and Scott Perry introduced a new bill on Wednesday, seeking to designate Taiwan as a "NATO Plus" partner of the United States to facilitate easier and faster arms sales.
• Defense ministry closely monitoring China's live-fire drills CNA 22 May 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said late Wednesday that it was keeping close track of China's live-fire exercises being held in waters off the southeastern Chinese coastal city of Shantou.
• Too big to conceal: North Korea fesses up to botched warship launch Radio Free Asia 22 May 2025 -- Notoriously secretive North Korea quickly owned up to the botched launch of a 5,000-ton naval destroyer ship that listed sideways in front of supreme leader Kim Jong Un because the mistake was too large to conceal, experts said.
• Ceremony of Launching Newly-Built Destroyer Takes Place KCNA 22 May 2025 -- A ceremony of launching a newly-built 5 000-tonnage destroyer took place at the Chongjin Shipyard on May 21.
• Iran Army adds three new drones IRNA 22 May 2025 -- The deputy commander of the Ground Forces of Iran Army announced that three new vertical takeoff and landing drone systems have joined the force.
• Iran Army unveils three new homegrown vertical take-off and landing drones Press TV 22 May 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has taken delivery of three new domestically-designed and developed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, which are versatile for various missions and can also transition to fixed-wing flight for increased efficiency and longer range.
• Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, chaired the 270th Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 22 May 2025 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, chaired the 270th Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi.
• UK secures future of vital Diego Garcia Military Base to protect national security UK MOD 22 May 2025 -- The long-term agreement secures future of joint UK-US military base at Diego Garcia.
• Defence Secretary oral statement on Diego Garcia UK MOD 22 May 2025 -- Oral statement to Parliament
• Joint Communique: UK-Mauritius Strategic Partnership Framework UK FCDO 22 May 2025 -- Communiqué on the establishment of a Strategic Partnership Framework between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Mauritius.
• PM's remarks at press conference on Diego Garcia: 22 May 2025 Gov.UK 22 May 2025
• U.S. Support for UK and Mauritius Agreement on Chagos Archipelago US Dept. of State 22 May 2025 -- Today, the United States welcomed the historic agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory—specifically, the Chagos Archipelago.
• Major £1.5 billion defence contract with British firm ensures world-class equipment testing for UK forces and secures 1,200 jobs UK MOD 22 May 2025 -- UK Armed Forces will benefit from world-class equipment training and testing under a contract which supports more than 1,200 skilled jobs across the UK.
• HMS Glasgow naming ceremony marks milestone for UK security and economy UK MOD 22 May 2025 -- The people and city of Glasgow have been honoured today (22 May) as the Royal Navy's most advanced anti-submarine warfare warship is officially named HMS Glasgow.
• Norway is adjusting its guidelines in Finnmark to enable more training with Sweden and Finland Government of Norway 22 May 2025 -- The Norwegian government has decided to make adjustments to the national guidelines for foreign military activity in Northern Norway.
• Estonia - Javelin Missiles DSCA 22 May 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Estonia of Javelin Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $296 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• The Baltic on High Alert: Poland Takes Action Against "Shadow Fleet" Poland - Chancellery of the Prime Minister 22 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Minister of National Defense Cezary Tomczyk took part in an urgent briefing with the Navy command at the Maritime Operations Center in Gdynia.
• Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation Finnish Government 22 May 2025 -- The export of ammunition intended for civilian use will become subject to authorisation. In its session on 22 May, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the bill for the relevant act on Friday 23 May.
• New barracks for NATO Multinational Brigade soldiers unveiled at Military Base "Ādaži" Latvia MOD 22 May 2025 -- On Wednesday, May 21, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Military Base "Ādaži" to unveil the fourth barrack building intended to accommodate NATO Multinational Brigade soldiers.
• Speech by Federal Chancellor Merz at the roll call for the Lithuania Brigade in Vilnius on 22 May 2025 Germany - Federal Government 22 May 2025
• The President: Deployment of a German brigade significantly strengthens Lithuania's security President of the Republic of Lithuania 22 May 2025 -- On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda, together with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, took part in the inauguration ceremony of the German 45th Armored Brigade in Vilnius Cathedral Square.
• Address by the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, at the inauguration ceremony of the German 45th Armored Brigade President of the Republic of Lithuania 22 May 2025
• The President and the German Federal Chancellor discussed regional security and defense President of the Republic of Lithuania 22 May 2025 -- On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda met at the Presidential Palace with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to Lithuania. This is the Chancellor's first visit to Lithuania and the Baltic States since he took office two weeks ago.
• DND chief: Courtesy resignation won't halt defense of PH sovereignty Philippine News Agency 22 May 2025 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday said it would continue performing its mandate of protecting the country's sovereignty.
• PH, Australia to beef up cyber defense cooperation Philippine News Agency 22 May 2025 -- The Philippines and Australia have committed to beefing up their cyber defense cooperation.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister Albares US Dept. of State 22 May 2025
• Imposing Measures on Sudan for its Use of Chemical Weapons US Dept. of State 22 May 2025 -- On April 24, 2025, the United States determined under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (the CBW Act) that the Government of Sudan used chemical weapons in 2024.
• Trump baffles Ramaphosa with baseless claim of white genocide in South Africa Press TV 22 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the White House with the baseless claim of the systematic killing of white farmers in his country.
• Trump confronts South African president with conspiracy claims People's Daily 22 May 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump confronted visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday with conspiracy theories on "white genocide" in South Africa, which Ramaphosa firmly denied.

Defense Industry

• Contracts For May 22, 2025
• L3 Technologies Inc. Agrees to Pay $62,000,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations arising from Submission of False Cost or Pricing Data on Defense Contracts US Dept. of Justice 22 May 2025 -- L3 Technologies Inc., a corporation doing business in Utah, has agreed to pay the United States $62 million to settle allegations that its division, Communications System West, violated the False Claims Act and the Truth In Negotiations Act by knowingly making false statements and submitting and causing the submission of false claims by failing to disclose accurate, current, and complete cost or pricing data for communications equipment sold to various Department of Defense agencies, including the Air Force, Army, and Navy, and other government agencies.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 22 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 22 May 2025

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

• Statement by Prime Minister Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 22 May 2025
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 22 May 2025
• Netanyahu Names Conditions for Ending War in Gaza Strip Sputnik 22 May 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named the key conditions for ending the war in the Gaza Strip, including the release of all hostages, demilitarization of the enclave and the expulsion of the leadership of Palestinian movement Hamas from it.
• Two Israeli Embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington DC Global Times 22 May 2025 -- Two staff members of Israel's Embassy in Washington, DC, were shot dead outside the district's Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night local time, officials said, and one suspect has been taken into custody, according to Washington police, US media reported.
• PM Netanyahu Speaks with US Attorney General Pam Bondi Israel - Prime Minister 22 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is outraged by the horrifying antisemitic murder of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, DC.
• PM Netanyahu Speaks with US President Donald Trump Israel - Prime Minister 22 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today , spoke with US President Donald Trump, who expressed deep sorrow over the shocking murder in Washington of two Israeli Embassy employees: Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, of blessed memory.
• Two Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington shooting IRNA 22 May 2025 -- Two staff members of the Israeli embassy were killed by a lone gunman as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., officials have reported.
• Two Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in Washington Press TV 22 May 2025 -- Two staff members at the Israeli embassy in Washington have been shot dead near a Jewish museum.
• Guterres strongly condemns killing of Israeli diplomats in US capital UN News 22 May 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the "appalling killing" of two Israeli embassy officials in the United States capital, stressing that "nothing can justify such a horrific act," his Spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.
• Israel orders 14 Gaza neighborhoods to evacuate amid intensified genocide Press TV 22 May 2025 -- The Israeli military has issued forced expulsion orders for residents of large areas of northern Gaza, as the regime intensifies its deadly air and artillery strikes across the besieged territory.
• Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in the German Bundestag on extending the UNIFIL mandate Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 May 2025
• Gaza: Strikes on houses and tents responsible for over half of deaths this week UN News 22 May 2025 -- More than half the people killed in Gaza over the past week were in shelters and residential buildings, the UN human rights office OHCHR said on Thursday.
• All eyes on Gaza as aid teams retrieve first lifesaving relief in months UN News 22 May 2025 -- UN agencies in Gaza confirmed on Thursday that desperately needed aid has finally arrived at warehouses inside the enclave after an 11-week blockade by Israeli authorities.
• Fresh bread returns for the first time in over two months as limited supplies reach bakeries overnight WFP 22 May 2025 -- A handful of bakeries in south and central Gaza, supported by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), have resumed bread production after dozens of trucks were finally able to collect cargo from the Kerem Shalom border crossing and deliver it overnight.
• Health system at breaking point as hostilities further intensify in Gaza, WHO warns WHO 22 May 2025
• No aid reached Gazans despite Israel's claim of allowing trucks to enter: UN Press TV 22 May 2025 -- The United Nations says no supplies have reached Palestinians despite Israeli claims that aid trucks were allowed into the Gaza Strip.
• Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Israeli soldiers firing 'warning shots' at diplomatic delegation in West Bank Global Times 22 May 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry on reports that Israeli soldiers fired "warning shots" near a refugee camp in the West Bank at a diplomatic delegation on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that China pays high attention to the incident, firmly opposes any actions that endanger the safety of diplomatic personnel, and calls for a thorough investigation to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
• Report: France, Saudi Arabia pushing plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza Press TV 22 May 2025 -- France and Saudi Arabia are pushing a new post-war Gaza plan aimed at disarming the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, which has already affirmed that its weapons are a "red line."
• Spain says Netanyahu deploying starvation as 'tool of war'; calls for sanctions on Israel Press TV 22 May 2025 -- A senior Spanish official has denounced Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for using starvation as a weapon of war during Tel Aviv's ongoing war of genocide on the Gaza Strip.
• Houthi warns of 'very dangerous' eventuality if Muslims fail to curb Israel Press TV 22 May 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has lashed out at Muslim nations over their silence and inaction in the face of Israeli atrocities in the Gaza Strip.
• Yemeni forces conduct missile, drone strikes against Israeli targets Press TV 22 May 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have conducted new missile and drone operations against Israeli targets in the occupied territories in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid the genocidal war on the besieged territory.
• Yemen serves Israel, US with strong warning as missile soars over occupied territories Press TV 22 May 2025 -- Yemen has issued a strong warning to the Israeli regime and the United States against their potential resumption of their attacks on the Arab Peninsula nation.

Other Conflicts

• International Framework to Protect Civilians during Armed Conflict Unraveling, Speakers Warn Security Council, Urging Enforcement of Existing Laws UN Security Council 22 May 2025 -- United Nations officials and humanitarians alike warned that the international framework created to protect civilians during armed conflict is itself under attack during a day-long debate in the Security Council today on that topic, as many speakers stressed that civilians will continue to suffer if existing laws are not enforced.
• Civilians 'trapped and terrorised': UN sounds alarm over collapse of critical protections UN News 22 May 2025 -- With more than 36,000 civilian deaths recorded in conflict zones in 2024 and sexual violence surging, senior UN officials warn that the international framework designed to protect civilians is collapsing.
• State Secretary Gabrič at UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict Republic of Slovenia 22 May 2025 -- State Secretary Dr Melita Gabrič addressed members of the UN Security Council during the open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, with a particular focus on emerging threats, safeguarding civilian populations and strengthening accountability mechanisms.
• This Council should use the tools at its disposal to press parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK =statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 May 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
• DOJ: Final SCS Code of Conduct must be consistent with UNCLOS Philippine News Agency 22 May 2025 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said negotiators must ascertain that the final Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea does not supersede the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
• BFAR condemns CCG's aggressive actions vs. research vessels in WPS Philippine News Agency 22 May 2025 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Thursday condemned the China Coast Guard (CCG) for its "aggressive" actions against two Philippine civilian vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
• CCG takes control measures against Philippine vessels intruding into waters near Zhubi Jiao, Tiexian Jiao: spokesperson Global Times 22 May 2025 -- Liu Dejun, a spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG), said on Thursday that Philippine government vessels 3002 and 3003 illegally intruded into the waters near Zhubi Jiao and Tiexian Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao on Wednesday without permission from the Chinese government. The Philippine side also sent personnel to illegally land on Tiexian Jiao and carry out activities there. In response, CCG law enforcement personnel carried out control measures in accordance with the law and boarded the reef to verify the situation, Liu said, adding that on-site operations were conducted in a professional and lawful manner.
• Norway supporting Syria at a critical time Government of Norway 22 May 2025 -- 'The sense of hope which the Syrian people expressed amid destruction, is what stands out the most, said the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, after visiting Syria today.
• The story of tomorrow's Syria is being written now. Government of Norway 22 May 2025 -- Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust visited Syria today. Six months after the fall of the Assad regime, the political situation remains fragile.
• Iran UN envoy says removal of Syria sanctions 'long overdue' but 'positive' step Press TV 22 May 2025 -- Iran has described the decision by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom to lift and suspend unilateral sanctions on Syria as a "long overdue" but "positive" step.
• As part of the international momentum initiated under His Majesty King Mohammed VI's impetus in support of Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara and its autonomy plan, "Slovakia acknowledges the Moroccan initiative, presented to the UN Secretary General on April 11th 2007, as a basis for a definitive solution under the auspices of the United Nations," to the Moroccan Sahara issue. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 May 2025
• Kenya: Refugees facing 'lowest ever' emergency food rations amid funding crisis UN News 22 May 2025 -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that it has been forced to cut food aid to unprecedented lows in Kenya's sprawling refugee camps, as a result of severe funding shortages.
• UN Emergency Fund allocates $10 million to address vulnerability and protection risks in South Sudan UNOCHA 22 May 2025 -- Amid escalating humanitarian needs driven by conflict, flooding, acute food insecurity and cholera outbreaks, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has urgently allocated US$10 million to support life-saving humanitarian assistance for more than 270,000 people in South Sudan.

News Reports

• Harvard University Loses Student and Exchange Visitor Program Certification for Pro-Terrorist Conduct DHS 22 May 2025 -- "Today, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ordered DHS to terminate the Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification."
• U.S. judge says Trump administration violates court order by deporting migrants to South Sudan People's Daily 22 May 2025 -- A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump violated an earlier court order by attempting to deport migrants to South Sudan.
• PM Netanyahu Decides to Appoint Maj.-Gen. David Zini as the next Director of the ISA Israel - Prime Minister 22 May 2025 -- rime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening , announced his decision to appoint Maj.-Gen. David Zini as the next Director of the Israeli Security Agency (ISA).
• Law Enforcement Seize Record Amounts of Illegal Drugs, Firearms, and Drug Trafficking Proceeds in International Operation Against Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids; 270 Arrested Across Four Continents US Dept. of Justice 22 May 2025 -- Today, the Attorney General and the Department of Justice's Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team, and international law enforcement partners announced the results of Operation RapTor, including the arrests of 270 dark web vendors, buyers, and administrators in Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
• Fifteen Charged with Drug Conspiracy and Weapons Charges US Dept. of Justice 22 May 2025 -- A 29-count indictment was unsealed today charging 12 men and 3 women for their roles in a drug trafficking organization and related gun offenses.
• Leader of Qakbot Malware Conspiracy Indicted for Involvement in Global Ransomware Scheme US Dept. of Justice 22 May 2025 -- A federal indictment unsealed today charges Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia, with leading a group of cyber criminals who developed and deployed the Qakbot malware. In connection with the charges, the Justice Department filed today a civil forfeiture complaint against over $24 million in cryptocurrency seized from Gallyamov over the course of the investigation.
• NSA's AISC Releases Joint Guidance on the Risks and Best Practices in AI Data Security NSA Central Security Service 22 May 2025 -- The National Security Agency's Artificial Intelligence Security Center (AISC) is releasing the joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), "AI Data Security: Best Practices for Securing Data Used to Train & Operate AI Systems," to provide best practices and recommendations for the data security of AI systems.
• OSCE boosts Tajikistan's ministry of interior capacities in combating cybercrime OSCE 22 May 2025 -- The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted two specialized practical training courses from 12 to 16 May and from 19 to 22 May 2025 focused on strengthening cybersecurity measures in Tajikistan.
• Meeting with Government members President of Russia 22 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Government members, via videoconference.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at the 4th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for Caspian Cooperation, Moscow, May 22, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 May 2025
• EU Lawmakers Increase Pressure By Targeting Fertilizers From Russia And Belarus RFE/RL 22 May 2025 -- The European Union has taken a major step toward ending imports of Russian and Belarusian nitrogen fertilizers, approving phased duties designed to make purchases economically unviable within three years.
• Russia must immediately release election monitor Grigory Melkonyants: UN Special Rapporteur OHCHR 22 May 2025 -- The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, Mariana Katzarova, today condemned the 12 May 2025 sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the "Golos" movement which had been declared "foreign agent" in Russia.
• Italian Court Gives Russian Lawyer 38-Month Prison Sentence For Role In Artyom Uss Escape RFE/RL 22 May 2025 -- An Italian court sentenced a Geneva-based Russian lawyer to 38 months in prison for his role in helping politically connected Russian businessman Arytom Uss flee house arrest from a Milan suburb two years ago.
• China adheres to peaceful use of outer space, says FM over US space chief's hype of 'threat' of China, Russia Global Times 22 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on the recent claims by US Space Operations Chief Gen. B. Chance Saltzman that surging technologies spearheaded by Chinese and Russian forces represent the "greatest threat" in space defense, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that China has always adhered to the peaceful use of outer space, and opposes the arms race in outer space, adding that China has no intention of engaging in a space race with any country, nor does it seek so-called superiority in space, according to the Beijing Daily.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on May 22, 2025 PRC MofA 22 May 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu US Dept. of StatChina and the Netherlands Reach Six Common Understandings During Foreign Ministers' Talks PRC MofA 22 May 2025 -- On May 22, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in Beijing with Foreign Minister of the Netherlands Caspar Veldkamp. The two sides reached six common understandings based on a comprehensive and in-depth exchange of views.e 22 May 2025
• Xi Jinping Has a Phone Call with French President Emmanuel Macron PRC MofA 22 May 2025 -- On the afternoon of May 22, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron at the latter's request.
• Xi urges China, France to be reliable forces for maintaining international order PRC MND 22 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged China and France to be reliable forces for maintaining international order, open forces for promoting global growth and progressive forces for guiding multilateral cooperation.
• Iran will not relinquish its right to peaceful nuclear technology: Foreign Minister Araqchi IRNA 22 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that the Islamic Republic has the right to develop its peaceful nuclear technology.
• FM: 'There'll be no deal if US insists on zero enrichment in Iran' Press TV 22 May 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister has once again highlighted uranium enrichment as the country's red line in the upcoming nuclear talks with the United States.
• Iran will take special measures to safeguard its nuclear facilities, Araqchi informs U.N. and I.A.E.A. IRNA 22 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has formally notified the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) that Iran will take special measures to defend its people, interests, and nuclear facilities, with details to be disclosed to the U.N. and I.A.E.A. at a later date.
• Iran will not hesitate to reciprocate any attacks, says Foreign Minister Araqchi IRNA 22 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that Iran will not hesitate to forcefully respond to any offense and will take all necessary actions to protect its interests and people.
• Iran's armed forces will respond to any threats proportionately, top general says IRNA 22 May 2025 -- Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major-General Mohammad Baqeri says the country's armed forces are now producing a range of drones and micro-aircraft, warning that the country will respond to any threats proportionately.
• Iran will give devastating response to any foolish act by Israel, IRGC Spokesman says Press TV 22 May 2025 -- A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran will give a devastating response to any foolish act by Israel, stressing that the Tel Aviv regime is incapable of grasping the power of the Iranian nation in supporting the Islamic Republic in times of war.
• Europe must bear the consequences of activating the 'snapback' mechanism: Araqchi IRNA 22 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says threatening Iran with the "snapback" mechanism has no legal or political legitimacy, and Europe must bear the consequences of such a wrong move.
• Iran urges UN to condemn 'Israeli plans for unlawful attack' Press TV 22 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to urgently condemn leaked plans by "rogue" Israel to strike Iran's nuclear facilities.
• PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 22 May 2025 Gov.UK 22 May 2025
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk Prime Minister of Canada 22 May 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk.
• Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (May 22, 2025) India MEA 22 May 2025
• A Staff Member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, Declared Persona Non Grata Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 May 2025 -- The Government of Pakistan has declared a staff member of the High Commission of India, Islamabad, as persona non grata for engaging in activities inconsistent with his privileged status. The concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours.
• Colombian National Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Kidnap and Assault U.S. Army Soldiers in Colombia US Dept. of Justice 22 May 2025 -- A Colombian national was sentenced today in the Southern District of Florida for her role in kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogotá, Colombia.
• Top Romanian Court Rejects 'Unfounded' Election Challenge By Pro-Russia Candidate Simion RFE/RL 22 May 2025 -- Romania's Constitutional Court has unanimously rejected a challenge to the results of last week's presidential election by the losing ultranationalist candidate George Simion, saying his request was "unfounded."
• Kosovo: remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the press conference European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 May 2025
• Serbia: remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the press conference European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 May 2025
• Mali: Dissolution of political parties a step in the wrong direction, warn UN experts OHCHR 22 May 2025 -- The signature of a decree on 13 May 2025 dissolving all political parties and "organisations of a political nature" and the promulgation of legislation repealing previous laws on political parties sends an extremely negative signal about Mali's commitment to human rights, a group of independent human rights experts* warned today.
• Developing Asia's laggard Laos faces economic headwinds Radio Free Asia 22 May 2025 -- Economists say the government hasn't done enough to address inflation, currency weakness and debt.
• Report of the Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2025 UK FCDO 22 May 2025 -- The UK underlines appreciation for the work and added value of the OSCE Mission to Skopje over the last 12 months, particularly in supporting government reforms.
• World News in Brief: UK cedes sovereignty over Chagos Islands, suffering in Sudan deepens, UN releases new emergency relief funds UN News 22 May 2025 -- The United Kingdom agreed to cede its control over the Chagos Islands to the Republic of Mauritius in an agreement signed between the two countries on Thursday.