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• U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al-Shabaab AFRICOM 26 May 2025 -- In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against al-Shabaab on May 21, 2025.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Blue Ridge Arrives in Sydney, Australia US Navy 26 May 2025 -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Sydney, Australia for a routine port visit, May 26, 2025. This is Blue Ridge's first visit to the coastal city since 2015.
• Polish President: No Trump at Summit, No Unity at NATO Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's absence from the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague would signify a "serious crisis" in the alliance, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Monday.
• Iskanders Don't Miss: How Russia is Turning Ukraine's NATO-Made Air Defense Shield Into Swiss Cheese Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- Russian missiles keep overwhelming NATO-sourced air defenses in Ukraine - and the latest strikes prove it. The enemy can do nothing but watch Iskander missiles fly, fully aware that their targets are doomed but unable to respond, says Russian state defense giant Rostec. Here's why.
• Western Air Defense Systems Helpless Against Iskander Missiles - Rostec to Sputnik Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- Western-made air defense systems used by Ukraine — including the US-supplied Patriot batteries — are incapable of intercepting Russia's Iskander missiles and can only watch how they fly, Russia's state tech corporation Rostec told Sputnik.
• UK, France, Germany, US Lift Range Restrictions on Military Supplies to Ukraine - Merz Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- The United Kingdom, France, the United States and now Germany have lifted range restrictions on military supplies to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
• Sweden contributes SEK 4.8 billion to strengthen Ukraine's defence capability Government Offices of Sweden 26 May 2025 -- On 22 May, the Government instructed the Swedish Armed Forces to provide economic donations to multilateral funds and initiatives aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defence capability. These donations total approximately SEK 4.8 billion.
• Xi signs order on protection of military-industrial facilities PRC MND 26 May 2025 -- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), has signed an order to promulgate a set of regulations on protecting China's important military-industrial facilities.
• China unveils regulations on protecting military industrial facilities Global Times 26 May 2025 -- China's State Council and the Central Military Commission have jointly published a set of regulations on protecting China's important military industrial facilities, which will take effect on September 15, 2025, according to the Xinhua News Agency on Monday.
• China, Cambodia conduct first Ream training center-based live-force sea-air drill Global Times 26 May 2025 -- The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise conducted a live-force drill in the maritime and aerial domains near the port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Monday local time. Official media highlighted that this was the first time the Cambodia-China Joint Support and Training Center at Port Ream was utilized for live-force operations.
• PLA Navy's carrier Liaoning holds damage control drills amid Japanese media hype Global Times 26 May 2025 -- The aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently held damage control drills that Chinese experts said are crucial to the vessel's combat capability. The experts stressed that China's carrier operations are normal, routine and expected to continue to increase, as Japanese media hyped the Liaoning's recent activities in the East China Sea.
• Software problems cause signal anomalies in HIMAR tests: Army CNA 26 May 2025 -- Two instances of "signal anomalies" during a recent test firing of missiles using the U.S.-made M142 high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) were due to a fire control computer malfunction rather than Chinese signal jamming, the Army said Monday.
• Taiwan minister calls air base images on Chinese platform 'composites' CNA 26 May 2025 -- Aerial photos of Hualien Air Base that appeared recently in a video on Chinese social media were digitally composed images and not taken by a drone that flew over the military base, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Monday.
• Objective brought to heel on Global Dexterity Australia DOD 26 May 2025 -- Sitting in the cabin of a C-17A Globemaster III above the Northern Territory, soldiers from 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), Battle Group Heeler, were bombed up and ready for a fight.
• Exercise Southern Jackaroo a call to arms Australia DOD 26 May 2025 -- "Let me be blunt, this will not be a walk in the park." The cautionary words of Commander 1st (Australian) Division Major General Ash Collingburn echoed over the parade ground at Lavarack Barracks as Australian, United States Marine Corps (USMC) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder.
• Converting brain power to fire power Australia DOD 26 May 2025 -- With drones buzzing overhead and uncrewed vehicles scrabbling over the harsh desert terrain, Australian soldiers were given a glimpse of the future during Project Convergence - Capstone 5 (PCC5).
• Monitoring and surveillance activities by Australia against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 26 May 2025 -- From mid to late May, Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS SYDNEY conducted monitoring and surveillance activities against illicit maritime activities, including ship-to-ship transfers with North Korean-flagged vessels prohibited by the United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), in waters surrounding Japan.
• Damaged Destroyer under Repair KCNA 26 May 2025 -- At the scene of the destroyer launch accident, the work for completely restoring the balance of the warship is being actively conducted under the technical guidance of an expert group according to its schedule.
• Raksha Mantri reviews performance of eight DPSUs in meeting with CMDs in New Delhi India PIB 26 May 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a review meeting with CMDs of eight Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at South Block, New Delhi on May 26, 2025
• Chief Army commander: Iran fully prepared to respond to threats IRNA 26 May 2025 -- Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of Iran's Army, says Israel is unable to harm Iran, with the Islamic Republic being in full preparedness to give an appropriate response to threats.
• Iran's Army chief says forces 'fully prepared' to deliver appropriate strikes against Israel Press TV 26 May 2025 -- The chief commander of the Iranian Army says his forces are "fully prepared" to deliver an appropriate strike at Israel as the regime continues to ratchet up its bellicose rhetoric against the Islamic Republic.
• Lithuania is looking to invest EUR 1.1 bllion in countermobility measures over the next decade, says Minister of National Defence D. Šakalienė Lithuania MND 26 May 2025 -- On May 22 through 23, the Baltic Defence Cooperation Ministerial Committee (B3) met in Estonia. Minister of National Defence of Lithuania Dovilė Šakalienė with Minister of Defence of Latvia Andris Sprūds and Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur discussed status of the joint regional projects, security of the critical undersea infrastructure, and agenda of the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague.
• Over 4K PH-US troops participate in 'Kamandag' drills Philippine News Agency 26 May 2025 -- At least 4,000 Filipino and American troops will participate in the weeklong "Kamandag" military exercise, which started Monday at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

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Ukraine Conflict News

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

• Al-Qassam Brigades operations in Gaza; Israeli soldiers and tanks targeted IRNA 26 May 2025 -- The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement, targeted Israeli soldiers and tanks in three operations in Gaza City.
• Israeli strikes kill about 60 Palestinians and two ICRC staff in Gaza IRNA 26 May 2025 -- Palestinian sources reported that 57 Palestinians and two staff members of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been killed in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since Sunday morning.
• Israeli lawmaker, settlers break into UNRWA facility in occupied east al-Quds Press TV 26 May 2025 -- A group of extremist Israeli settlers, led by a Knesset member, have forcefully entered a compound of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in occupied east al-Quds.
• Settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Israeli occupation of al-Quds Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Hundreds of Israeli settlers have stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in al-Quds to mark Israel's occupation of the city's eastern sector following the 1967 Six-Day War.
• Israeli airstrike on Gaza school-turned-shelter kills over 35 Palestinians, including children Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Israel's overnight airstrikes on a Gaza school sheltering displaced families kill at least 36 Palestinians, including many children, according to medics and civil defense officials.
• Gaza's agricultural infrastructure continues to deteriorate at alarming rate FAO 26 May 2025 -- Available cropland now at less than five percent, according to latest geospatial assessment from FAO and UNOSAT
• Gazans' suffering goes on amid intensifying Israeli strikes UN News 26 May 2025 -- After another deadly weekend of Israeli attacks in Gaza, aid teams stressed once again on Monday that the "trickle" of supplies being allowed into the war-torn enclave will not halt famine.
• UNRWA condemns the forced entry of a group of Israelis, including a member of parliament, into the Agency's compound in East Jerusalem UNRWA 26 May 2025 -- UNRWA condemns the forced entry of a group of Israelis, including a member of parliament, into the Agency's compound in East Jerusalem
• UN: 95% of Gaza's agricultural land unusable amid Israeli war Press TV 26 May 2025 -- A new geospatial assessment from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows less than five percent of the Gaza Strip's cropland is capable of being cultivated.
• Leader stresses need for effective measures to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza IRNA 26 May 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei while referring to Pakistan's special position in the Muslim world emphasized the need for joint and effective activities between Iran and Pakistan to stop the crimes of the Israeli regime in Gaza.
• Iran, Pakistan must take joint action to stop Israel's crimes in Gaza: Leader Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran and Pakistan should take "joint and effective" measures to stop the crimes of the Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip.
• U.S., other Israeli allies, must be held accountable for complicity in Gaza genocide: Iran IRNA 26 May 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned a deadly Israeli strike on a school sheltering the displaced Palestinians in Gaza, saying the United States and other Western backers of the Israeli regime must be held accountable for their complicity in the ongoing genocide in the enclave.
• OIC Condemns Extremist Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir's Storming of the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 26 May 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the storming of the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Extremist Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Israeli occupation government along with a group of extremist settlers, violating its sanctity under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces.
• The Ministerial Committee Assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit holds an expanded meeting with the Madrid Group and a number of European countries Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 26 May 2025 -- Members of the Ministerial Committee Assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Developments in Gaza held an expanded meeting on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Madrid, the capital of Spain.
• No: 115, 26 May 2025, Regarding Israel's Provocative Acts Targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 May 2025
• Sweden to summon Israeli envoy over Gaza blockade Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Growing international backlash against Israel's blockade of aid into Gaza has sparked calls for sanctions by European nations.
• German chancellor slams Gaza school massacre as humanitarian tragedy, political catastrophe Press TV 26 May 2025 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has denounced the latest Israeli air strikes on a school building sheltering displaced families in Gaza City, which killed at least 35 Palestinians, labeling the assault as a humanitarian tragedy and a political catastrophe.
• 'Entirely untenable': Australia condemns Israel's 'outrageous' blockade of aid into Gaza Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blasted Israel for blocking the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, where people are starving amid the regime's genocidal war.

Operation SINDOOR / Operation Bunyanun Marsoos

• Pezeshkian reaffirms Iran's support for India-Pakistan ceasefire IRNA 26 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has once again voiced Iran's support for a durable ceasefire between India and Pakistan, calling for dialogue between regional countries to resolve disputes and promote peace.

Other Conflicts

• Myanmar: UN report maps pathway to fulfil aspirations for peace, inclusivity and democracy OHCHR 26 May 2025 -- In the face of years of suffering and abuse, the vast majority of the people of Myanmar are united in their defiance of military authoritarianism and violence, a report by the UN Human Rights Office finds, calling for renewed international resolve to end the military's stranglehold on power and to support the democratic aspirations of the Myanmar people.
• UN warns of 'catastrophic' human rights crisis in Myanmar as violence and economic collapse deepen UN News 26 May 2025 -- Myanmar's spiralling human rights crisis - fuelled by relentless military violence, systemic impunity and economic collapse - has left civilians caught in the crossfire of an increasingly brutal conflict, according to a new report by the UN human rights office (OHCHR).

News Reports

• Trump agrees to EU tariff extension after call with von der Leyen People's Daily 26 May 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he agreed to postpone the planned 50 percent tariff on imports from the EU until July 9.
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on yet another drone attack on the Russian Embassy in Sweden Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 May 2025
• Putin: Russia Cannot Achieve Sovereignty Without Economic Independence Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- For Russia no other sovereignty is possible without its economic sovereignty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the reception on Africa Day, Moscow, May 26, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 May 2025
• Slovenian President Slams EU for Cutting Ties With Russia Sputnik 26 May 2025 -- Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar called out the European Union for shutting down communication with Russia, describing it as a mistake while also revealing that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is looking to reconnect with Moscow during an interview with Politico out on Monday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on May 26, 2025 PRC MofA 26 May 2025
• Wang Yi Has a Group Meeting with Diplomatic Envoys of African Countries to China PRC MofA 26 May 2025 -- On May 26, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a group meeting with diplomatic envoys of African countries to China in Beijing and jointly celebrated Africa Day.
• Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov PRC MofA 26 May 2025 -- On May 26, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov.
• China's central bank cranks up market liquidity to accelerate economic growth Global Times 26 May 2025 -- The People's Bank of China (PBC), the country's central bank, on Monday continued to inject new liquidity into the financial system through open market operations, as the authorities step up policy support for economic recovery and create a stable financial environment for the high-quality development of the world's second-largest economy.
• China's Ministry of State Security reminds the public of potential espionage of foreign spies under disguised as scholars and detectives and tourists Global Times 26 May 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Sunday warned the public of potential espionage threats by summarizing several common disguises used by foreign spies and the deceptive tactics they employ to conduct activities that endanger China's national security.
• Taiwan-China interactions continue despite stalled talks: MAC head CNA 26 May 2025 -- Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) head Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) said Monday that Taiwan and China still maintain some level of interaction, even though official dialogue has stalled.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 26 May 2025
• Trump Hints 'Something Good' Could Be Announced Soon On Iran Talks RFE/RL 26 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said progress has been made in nuclear talks with Iran and suggested that "something good" could be announced in the "next two days," without being specific.
• Iran asserts interim deal 'off limits' in talks with US, no compromise on enrichment Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says an interim agreement has not been a part of the agenda in the ongoing indirect nuclear talks with the United States.
• Iran never seeks to waste time in negotiations: Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA 26 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that Iran has demonstrated over the past few weeks that it is not interested in wasting time in the Omani-mediated negotiations with the United States.
• Pezeshkian: Iran 'more powerful than ever'; has hundreds of alternatives if sanctioned Press TV 26 May 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is "more powerful than ever" thanks to its scientists and elites, adding that if the Islamic Republic is sanctioned instead of engaged in diplomacy, it has "hundreds" of effective alternatives ready.
• Iran 'reviewing' Omani proposal aimed at removing obstacles in US talks: Araghchi Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is reviewing a number of approaches put forwarded by Omani mediators towards removing the standing obstacles lying in the way of the indirect talks with the United States.
• Fuel smuggling inflicting $4bn in annual losses on Iran: official Press TV 26 May 2025 -- The Iranian government's official estimates show that fuel smuggling is inflicting some $4 billion in annual losses on the country.
• Prime Minister meets President Pezeshkian Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 26 May 2025 -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran today on 26 May, 2025.
• Prime Minister Calls on the Supreme Leader of Iran Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 26 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid a courtesy call on His Eminence Sayyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran today on 26th May,2025.
• Pakistani PM in Tehran to discuss bilateral, regional issues with top Iran officials Press TV 26 May 2025 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on key bilateral, regional, and global issues.
• Telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 26 May 2025
• Kosovo Faces Deepening Political Crisis After 21 Failed Attempts To Elect Speaker RFE/RL 26 May 2025 -- Opposition politician Hykmete Bajrami reminded Kosovo's lawmakers of Einstein's alleged description of insanity -- doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome -- after an early attempt to elect a house speaker failed.
• Joint engagement for Europe's security and future: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Spain and Portugal Germany Federal Foreign Office 26 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Wadephul's talks in Spain and Portugal will focus on topics including Europe's defence capabilities and support for Ukraine, as well as economic issues such as competitiveness and the climate-friendly restructuring of our economy.
• Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Spain and Portugal Germany Federal Foreign Office 26 May 2025
• Japan-Italy Summit Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 26 May 2025 -- On May 26, commencing at 8:15 p.m. for approximately 35 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone talk with H.E. Ms. Giorgia MELONI, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic
• Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Announce New Oil Discovery in the Partitioned Zone SPA 26 May 2025 -- The governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait announced that Wafra Joint Operations have made a new oil discovery in (North Wafra Wara-Burgan) field, located 5 kilometers north of Wafra field. Crude oil flowed from the Wara reservoir in the North Wafra (Wara-Burgan-1) well at a rate exceeding 500 barrels per day, with an API gravity of 26 to 27 degrees.
• United Arab Emirates : Eighth EU-UAE Structural Dialogue on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Concludes in Abu Dhabi European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 May 2025 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted the 8thEU-UAE Structural Dialogue on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Abu Dhabi. The strategic meeting reaffirmed the strong commitment and continued collaboration between the UAE and European Union (EU) in combating financial crimes and strengthening international cooperation.
• Foreign Affairs Council (Development): press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 May 2025 -- Check against delivery!
• Joint statement from the leaders of France, Poland and Germany on Independence Day of Georgia. Élysée - President of France 26 May 2025 -- On the occasion of the Independence Day of Georgia, with Mr Donald Tusk, Prime minister of the Republic of Poland, and Mr Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, we would like to send a message of friendship and solidarity to the Georgian people, and reiterate our unwavering support for the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Georgia.
• At the EU development ministers meeting, Latvia highlights its priorities in development cooperation policy, notably support to Ukraine Latvia MFA 26 May 2025 -- On 26 May 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Artjoms Uršuļskis participated in the meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in its Development configuration addressing the topics of financing for development, the EU-Africa relations, support for Ukraine's resilience, the future of EU development cooperation with a view to the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework, which will take effect when the current budget period ends in 2027.
• ASEAN summit kicks off in Malaysia with eye on integration, resilience People's Daily 26 May 2025 -- The 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit kicked off here on Monday in the capital of Malaysia, with greater regional integration and resilience against trade and economic disruptions high on the agenda.
• DILG to seek ICC approval for Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's oath-taking Philippine News Agency 26 May 2025 -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday said they will ask the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it will allow a Philippine embassy official to administer former president Rodrigo Duterte's oath-taking as Davao City mayor while in detention in The Hague, Netherlands.
• Maduro's ruling party sweeps Venezuela's parliamentary and regional elections Press TV 26 May 2025 -- President Nicolas Maduro's United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) has achieved a decisive victory in the Latin American country's elections, securing 82% of the National Assembly seats and 23 votes out of 24 governor positions.
• Jordan and Norway: Defending multilateral cooperation Government of Norway 26 May 2025 -- Ministers of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ayman Safadi of Jordan and H.E. Espen Barth Eide of Norway met today for regional consultations.