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• Performing the Duties of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Tim Dill Holds Off-Camera, On-The-Record Briefing on Permanent Change of Station Targeted Reductions Review and Personnel Policy Changes DoD 28 May 2025
• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesperson and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell, on Permanent Change of Station Targeted Reductions Review and Personnel Policy Changes DoD 28 May 2025 -- The Department recently directed the Military Departments to consider ways to reduce the frequency of permanent change of station (PCS) moves while continuing to accomplish the mission.
• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell, on Reorganization of the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation DoD 28 May 2025 -- As part of the Department's commitment to rebuild our military, ensure lethality, and reestablish deterrence while advancing broader efficiency initiatives, the Secretary of Defense has directed a restructuring of the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E).
• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesperson and Senior Advisor, Sean Parnell, on Conclusion of "What You Did Last Week" Exercise DoD 28 May 2025
• Hegseth Travels to Singapore for Asian Defense Summit DoD News 28 May 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth left Washington for Singapore today to attend an annual Asian security summit and meet with an assortment of defense counterparts.
• U.S. Central Command Hosts Third Biennial Medical Security Cooperation Exchange in San Antonio CENTCOM 28 May 2025 -- United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) brought together military medical professionals and leaders from 19 partner nations for the third biennial Medical Security Cooperation Exchange (MSCE), held from May 11 to 15, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. The event served as a pivotal opportunity to strengthen regional medical collaboration, accelerate innovation, and enhance readiness across the coalition.
• Naval Special Warfare Group ONE celebrates 50 Years US Navy 28 May 2025 -- Retired and active operators, civilians, and combat support representing warfighters from every era of American combat since the Vietnam War, reunited with former and current teammates on May 22, 2025, to celebrate a milestone - 50 years of Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) 1.
• C-130s deliver US, Spanish paratroopers to Latvia, demonstrating allied strength in Swift Response 25 US Air Force 28 May 2025 -- The 37th Airlift Squadron conducted airlift operations in Latvia May 13-17 as part of exercise Swift Response 25, a multinational exercise aimed at testing NATO's ability to deploy forces quickly across Europe.
• Guardians strengthen multinational partnerships and demonstrate electronic warfare during African Lion 2025 United States Space Force 28 May 2025 -- U.S. Space Forces Europe - Space Forces Africa is advancing multinational collaboration and readiness by bringing cutting-edge space-based capabilities and electromagnetic warfare expertise to exercise African Lion 2025.
• Louisiana Guard Rehearses Emergency Plans for Hurricane Season Army News 28 May 2025 -- The Louisiana National Guard conducted its annual Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Baton Rouge May 21, uniting key personnel across multiple commands to refine emergency response plans ahead of the 2025 hurricane season.
• Guam Guard Cyber Participates in Balikatan 2025 Army News 28 May 2025 -- A team of cyber professionals and an intelligence analyst from the Guam National Guard attended Balikatan 2025, participating in the three-week Cyber Defense Exercise alongside teams from various nations.
• Trump claims Canada would need to pay 61 bln USD to join "Golden Dome" system People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that Canada would need to pay 61 billion U.S. dollars to join his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system.
• Fortifying NATO's Northeastern Flank: The Strategic Role of Germany's 45th Armoured Brigade in Lithuania NATO JFC Brunssum 28 May 2025 -- In a landmark development for NATO's deterrence posture in the Baltic region, Germany has established the 45th Armoured Brigade—designated "Brigade Litauen"—as a permanently stationed force in Lithuania.
• NATO Allies showcase Agile Combat Employment in Nordic highway exercises NATO Allied Air Command 28 May 2025 -- NATO Allies conducted highway operating exercises in Finland and Sweden, showcasing Agile Combat Employment (ACE) tactics that enhances operational flexibility and resilience in contested environments.
• NATO Secretary General welcomes Icelandic Prime Minister to NATO Headquarters NATO 28 May 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir in Brussels on Wednesday (28 May 2025) to discuss Iceland's contributions to the Alliance, support to Ukraine, and preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague.
• Senior officials from NATO Allies and partners gather for NATO's first Southern Neighbourhood Security Dialogue NATO 28 May 2025 -- NATO's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Javier Colomina, convened NATO's first Southern Neighbourhood Security Dialogue of Senior Officials, which was held yesterday (27 May 2025), at the NATO Joint Force Command in Naples (Italy).
• Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia EC/CEU 28 May 2025 -- The European Union and its Member States, together with international partners, stand in solidarity with Czechia regarding the malicious cyber campaign that targeted its Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Statement of solidarity by the North Atlantic Council concerning the malicious cyber activities against the Czech Republic NATO 28 May 2025 -- "We stand in solidarity with the Czech Republic following the malicious cyber campaign against its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We recognise that the Government of the Czech Republic has attributed the responsibility to the People's Republic of China, specifically APT31, which is associated with the Ministry of State Security."
• Western Countries Create Military Tension in Baltic Sea - Putin's Aide Sputnik 28 May 2025 -- Western countries are creating military tension in the Baltic Sea, and Russia is already taking retaliatory measures, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev said on Wednesday.
• Lavrov Warns of Alarming NATO Build-Up Along Russia's Border Sputnik 28 May 2025 -- NATO's build-up of its contingents along the border with Russia causes concerns, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.
• IT Coalition led by Estonia and Luxembourg has raised over one billion euros in support of Ukraine Estonia MoD 28 May 2025 -- Yesterday in Tallinn, member states of the IT Coalition Steering Group gathered for their ninth meeting to receive an update on recent developments and Ukraine's most urgent needs in communications and information technology.
• Defense Assistance and Support for Ukraine on Its Path to the EU: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meets with President of the German Bundestag President of Ukraine 28 May 2025
• Now We Have Very Important for Us Agreements with Germany on Air Defense - President President of Ukraine 28 May 2025
• Denys Shmyhal addresses implementation of projects in economy and defense with Finnish entrepreneurs Ukraine Government 28 May 2025 -- Today, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed the implementation of projects in the fields of economy, education and defense with representatives of Finnish businesses.
• Ukraine and Finland launch international Civil Protection Shelter Coalition to support Ukraine Ukraine Government 28 May 2025 -- Ukraine and Finland are launching an international Civil Protection Shelter Coalition to support our country.
• UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine's self-defence, while President Putin rejects ceasefire as war deepens Russia's economic and global isolation: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 28 May 2025 -- UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that Russia's invasion shatters European security and undermines peace. Despite President Putin's claims, continued attacks show absolutely no intent to negotiate. The UK urges an immediate, lasting ceasefire to enable real dialogue and end the humanitarian crisis.
• NATO and the European Union unite for Ukraine at a NAC - PSC meeting NATO 28 May 2025 -- On Wednesday 28 May [2025], at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, together with the Chair of the Political and Security Committee of the European Union, Delphine Pronk, led an informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council and the Political and Security Committee, focusing on Ukraine. Senior political and military figures, and representatives of every Allied nation and EU member state also took part.
• Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Kyiv: Finland and Ukraine will establish a coalition to support the construction of civil defence shelters Finnish Government 28 May 2025 -- Prime Minister Petteri Orpo travelled to Kyiv on Wednesday 28 May at the invitation of Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
• Drone Coalition expands and gets stronger - new member states join, €2.75 billion allocated to support Ukraine Latvia MOD 28 May 2025 -- On Wednesday, May 28, during the Drone Summit, Minister of Defence of Republic of Latvia Andris Sprūds announced that Turkey and Belgium have expressed their intention to join the international Drone Coalition led by Latvia and the United Kingdom in support of Ukraine. Coalition member states have also committed to allocating €2.75 billion this year to support Ukraine.
• Merz Comments Put Spotlight On Taurus Cruise Missiles For Ukraine RFE/RL 28 May 2025 -- Remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on allowing Ukraine to fire Western-supplied missiles at military targets deep inside Russia have rekindled debate about supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv amid German media reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would visit Berlin on May 28.
• FM spokesperson responds to why aircraft carrier Liaoning is so close to Japan Global Times 28 May 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged Japan to view activities by Chinese naval vessels from an objective and reasonable perspective, after the Japanese side said it had spotted the aircraft carrier Liaoning among a number of warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sailing into the Western Pacific through the Miyako Strait on Tuesday.
• China, Cambodia conduct live-force land-air drill, wrapping up whole joint exercises Global Times 28 May 2025 -- The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise concluded with a live-fire drill in the land and air domains and a closing ceremony at a training center in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia, on Wednesday local time, marking the completion of the joint military exercise, according to Xinhua News Agency.
• Senior military official calls for high-level training support system PRC MND 28 May 2025 -- Senior Chinese military official Zhang Youxia has called for accelerated efforts to build a high-level military training support system.
• 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce conducts multi-subject training PRC MND 28 May 2025 -- In recent days, the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce, which is undertaking escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, has organized multi-subject training for its special operations forces (SOF) members based on the actual situation of the escort mission. The training covered gunnery, visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS), confrontation between red and blue forces, and other subjects, aiming to enhance the capabilities of the SOF members in performing diversified tasks.
• MND News References of Routine Press Conference on May 28, 2025 ROC MND 28 May 2025
• USS Blue Ridge makes port call on Indo-Pacific patrol Australia DOD 28 May 2025 -- It was a 'Blue Monday' as the oldest ship serving in United States Navy (USN) sailed into Sydney Harbour, calling in at HMAS Kuttabul as part of its current voyage patrolling the Indo-Pacific.
• RNZAF NH90 fleet's software upgrade a world first New Zealand Air Force 28 May 2025 -- The Royal New Zealand Air Force's (RNZAF) NH90 helicopter fleet has just been updated with software and equipment that will now allow the aircraft to better integrate into New Zealand's controlled airspace - and it was done in record time at Base Ohakea.
• LAUNCHING OF SIXTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG SABAL (YARD 340) India PIB 28 May 2025 -- Launching of sixth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Sabal was held on 27 May 25 at M/s TRSL, Kolkata in presence of Cmde S Sreekumar, WPS, Kolkata as the Chief Guest
• Govt notifies Rules under Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act 2023 enabling greater jointness and Command efficiency in Armed Forces India PIB 28 May 2025 -- The Rules formulated under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through a Gazette Notification and will come into effect from May 27, 2025
• Iran prepared for all scenarios, IRGC chief commander warns US amid threats of aggression Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has roundly dismissed US threats of military aggression against Iran, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic is fully prepared for any possible threat and is strong enough to repel all kinds of threats.
• Israel MOD, Israeli Air Force, and Rafael Reveal: Scores of Enemy Threats Intercepted by High Power Lasers for the First Time in War Israel MOD 28 May 2025 -- During the Swords of Iron War, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems executed an accelerated development program to deploy revolutionary interception systems.
• US delivers 90,000 tons of weapons to Israel since start of Gaza genocide Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The US has delivered the 800th arms shipment to Israel, bringing Washington's total military aid since the Gaza war began to over 90,000 tons, according to Israeli officials.
• US Shipped 90K Tons of Weapons to Israel since October 2023 Sputnik 28 May 2025 -- The United States has delivered over 90,000 tonnes of military supplies to Israel since October 2023, including armored vehicles and ammunition, The Times of Israel newspaper reported, citing the Israel Defense Ministry.
• Azerbaijan: Joint Press Release on the 6th EU-Azerbaijan Security Dialogue in Brussels European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 May 2025 -- On 22 May, the European Union and Azerbaijan held their sixth Security Dialogue meeting.
• New EU strategy for secure, prosperous and resilient Black Sea region European Commission 28 May 2025 -- Today the EU is putting forward a new strategy for a stable and secure Black Sea region.
• Questions and answers on the European Union's strategic approach to the Black Sea region European Commission 28 May 2025
• Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kallas, Commissioner Kos and Commissioner Síkela on the Black Sea Strategy and increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee European Commission 28 May 2025
• Black Sea Strategy: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 May 2025 -- Thank you, and good day everybody.
• EU Mulls Black Sea Security Hub To Counter Russian Threats RFE/RL 28 May 2025 -- The European Union hopes to set up a "Black sea maritime security hub" to counter Russia's action in the region and to protect critical maritime infrastructure.
• A look at the Defence news 19 - 25 May Netherlands Ministry of Defence 28 May 2025
• Groundbreaking military cooperation between the US and Norway Forsvaret - Norwegian Armed Forces 28 May 2025 -- For the first time, the Americans have allowed another country to take control of an American bomb on its way to the target. A Norwegian-developed concept for network weapons was recently tested at Andøya, together with the US Air Force, and the result is groundbreaking.
• Latvia establishes an Autonomous Systems Competence Centre Latvia MOD 28 May 2025 -- On Wednesday, 28 May, during the Drone Summit, Minister of Defence of Republic of Latvia Andris Sprūds announced the establishment and opening of a Competence Centre for Autonomous Systems — also referred to as the Drone Competence Centre — scheduled for this autumn.
• Government decided on national model for host nation support Finnish MoD 28 May 2025 -- On 28 May 2025, the Government issued a resolution on the national model for host nation support.
• PH, US troops hold joint air assault training in 'Salaknib' drills Philippine News Agency 28 May 2025 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday said troops from its 18th Scout Ranger Company and their US counterparts successfully conducted a joint air assault training exercise at the Cagayan North International Airport, as part of the ongoing "Salaknib" Phase 2 exercises between the two services.
• AFP chief Brawner: No coup under my watch Philippine News Agency 28 May 2025 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday assured that no coup d'état will occur under his watch, rejecting claims of internal unrest within the institution.
• Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans US Dept. of State 28 May 2025 -- "Free speech is among the most cherished rights we enjoy as Americans. (...) Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign nationals who are responsible for censorship of protected expression in the United States."
• US halts student visa appointments, plans expanded social media vetting: media reports Global Times 28 May 2025 -- The US government has ordered US embassies and consular sections worldwide to pause scheduling new interviews for student visa applicants as it is considering requiring all foreign students applying to study in the US to undergo social media vetting, the Politico cited a cable dated Tuesday and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
• U.S. pauses new student-visa interviews People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- The U.S. government has ordered U.S. embassies and consular sections worldwide to pause scheduling new interviews for student-visa applicants as it is considering requiring all foreign students applying to study in the United States to undergo social media vetting, local media cited a cable dated Tuesday and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Barzani US Dept. of State 28 May 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Misri US Dept. of State 28 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with German Foreign Minister Wadephul US Dept. of State 28 May 2025

Defense Industry

• Contracts For May 28, 2025

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 28 May 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 28 May 2025

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

• Ben-Gvir vows to expand Israeli settlements as ICC prepares arrest warrant Press TV 28 May 2025 -- Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir has remained defiant and undeterred by reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) was preparing to issue an arrest warrant against him.
• Hamas says it reached framework agreement with US envoy over Gaza ceasefire Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says it has reached a framework agreement with the US special envoy to West Asia, Steve Witkoff, on a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, amid the group's significant efforts to end Israel's "brutal" war on the besieged territory.
• Hamas confirms agreement with U.S. on 'general framework for ceasefire' IRNA 28 May 2025 -- Hamas says it has reached an agreement with the U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on "a general framework" for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
• Israel killed 10 aid seekers in two days in Rafah: Gaza's Media Office Press TV 28 May 2025 -- Israeli forces have killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded 62 others in two days, who rushed to get aid from a distribution center under a US and Israeli mechanism.
• Hamas condemns Israel's 'Gaza aid plan' as 'security trap under humanitarian cover' Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has sharply condemned the Israeli regime's so-called aid distribution mechanism for the Gaza Strip, warning that it rather endangered civilian lives and undermined international humanitarian mechanisms and principles.
• One killed as Israeli drone hits motorcycle in southern Lebanon in violation of ceasefire Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The Israeli military has conducted an assault in the southern Lebanese province of Nabatieh, killing at least one individual, in the latest flagrant breach of a tenuous ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.
• 'Two-State Solution on Life Support', Special Coordinator Tells Security Council, Calling for Urgent Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza UN Security Council 28 May 2025 -- The two-State solution is on life support, the Security Council heard today from a senior United Nations official who called for urgent humanitarian assistance in Gaza while speakers for Israel and the State of Palestine accused each other of politicizing aid delivery.
• Gaza: Top UN envoy calls on Israel to end devastating strikes, starvation of civilians UN News 28 May 2025 -- Gaza's population is being "starved and denied the very basics," while the region stands at a dangerous crossroads, the UN's Middle East peace envoy warned the Security Council Wednesday, urging immediate action to halt the violence, restore aid and advance a two-State solution before time runs out.
• UN aid teams plead for access amid reports Gazans shot collecting food UN News 28 May 2025 -- In Gaza, dozens of Palestinians have been reportedly injured and shot trying to collect aid from the new US and Israeli-backed aid distribution facility operating independently of the UN.
• UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: a summary execution among more than 310 UNRWA staff killed in Gaza UNRWA 28 May 2025
• U.N. and aid groups condemn U.S.-Israeli initiative after deadly stampede in Gaza IRNA 28 May 2025 -- The United Nations and humanitarian aid organizations have condemned a U.S.-Israeli-backed aid initiative after three Palestinians were killed and dozens injured by Israeli fire at an aid distribution center in southern Gaza.
• UNICEF: Over 50,000 children killed, injured in Israeli genocidal war on Gaza Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The Regional Director for West Asia and North Africa of UN's International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says the Israeli regime is directly responsible for the death or injury of more than 50,000 children in Gaza either through direct military assault or through causing hunger and disease.
• UNRWA warns Israel-US-backed aid model wastes resources Press TV 28 May 2025 -- Commissioner General of the UN's Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that the aid delivery and distribution model introduced by the Israeli regime and the US not only wastes much-needed resources but is also a distraction from the Israeli atrocities in the territory.
• Video reportedly showing thousands of Gazans rushing for aid heartbreaking: UN People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- The video reportedly showing thousands of desperate Gazans rushing for aid is heartbreaking, said a UN spokesman on Tuesday.
• Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on the occupied Palestinian territory European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 May 2025 -- Israel's military operation in Gaza, the disproportionate use of force and the deaths of civilians cannot be tolerated. The continued targeting of civilian infrastructure is unacceptable. We call for a return to the ceasefire, leading to the release of all hostages and the permanent end to hostilities through negotiations.
• France-Indonesia Joint Declaration on the peaceful resolution of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-State solution Élysée - President of France 28 May 2025 -- France and Indonesia condemned the return of the war in Gaza, that marks a dramatic step backward for the people of Gaza, the hostages, their families and the entire region.
• Government proposal on withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention submitted to Parliament Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 28 May 2025 -- On 28 May 2025, the Government approved a proposal on withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines. The proposal will now be submitted to Parliament. The withdrawal also necessitates the consent of Parliament, approval of the President of the Republic and submission of the instrument of withdrawal to the UN Secretary-General.
• Aggression on the Gaza Strip: the world faces an international impotence amid calls to exterminate Palestinians - Settlers perpetrate 77 assaults in the West Bank amid 362 incursions by the occupation forces in a week Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 28 May 2025 -- The occupation forces mounted the pace of their aggression on the Gaza Strip from 20 to 26 May 2025. According to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) Media Observatory for Israel's Crimes against Palestinians, 491 martyrs fell and 1489 persons were injured. The occupation committed 2,801 crimes across the Palestinian territories.
• UAE summons Israeli envoy over provocations at al-Aqsa Mosque Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has summoned Israel's ambassador to the country to protest provocative actions by Israeli forces and settlers against Muslims at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East al-Quds.
• Israel must immediately let aid into Gaza and enable the UN to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 May 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
• Joint Statement of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Norway: A renewed commitment for the implementation of the two State solution Spain MFA 28 May 2025

Operation SINDOOR / Operation Bunyanun Marsoos

• Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Recent Remarks by the Prime Minister of India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 May 2025 -- It is regrettable, though not entirely unexpected, that the Indian Prime Minister has, once again, set aside the ongoing project of historical revisionism and the internal repression of minorities to deliver yet another inflammatory monologue. His references to weaponizing water, a shared, treaty-bound resource, reflect a troubling departure from international norms and a stark contrast between India's conduct in the region and its declared global ambitions. A leadership truly in pursuit of international respect might first look inward, and seek to cleanse its conscience before issuing threats to others.
• French military responds to reported downing of Rafael jets in India-Pakistan clash: media Global Times 28 May -- According to some media reports, French-made Rafale fighter jets were shot down during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, sparking widespread discussion.

Other Conflicts

• Experts highlight China's sovereignty over Yongxing Dao amid Western media hype of Chinese bomber deployment Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Western media on Wednesday hyped an alleged Chinese bomber deployment on an island in the South China Sea, claiming the move signaled China's growing military capabilities. Chinese military affairs experts, however, said that even if such deployment was made, it is normal, reiterating China's sovereignty over the island.
• EU lifts sanctions against Syria as HTS moves to normalize ties with Israel Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The European Union has lifted economic sanctions imposed against Syria, as the new administration in the Arab country expressed readiness to normalize ties with the Israeli regime.
• Syria: EU adopts legal acts to lift economic sanctions on Syria, enacting recent political agreement EC/CEU 28 May 2025 -- The Council has adopted legal acts lifting all economic restrictive measures on Syria,with the exception of those based on security grounds. The adoption formalises the political decision announced on 20 May 2025, and aims at supporting the Syrian people in reuniting and rebuilding a new, inclusive, pluralistic and peaceful Syria.
• Commission welcomes lifting of EU economic sanctions on Syria European Commission 28 May 2025 -- The European Commission welcomes the Council's decision to lift EU economic sanctions on Syria.
• Foreign Minister Receives US Special Envoy for Syria SPA 28 May 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received today US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, with whom he discussed measures to support the brotherly Syrian people on both humanitarian and economic levels and provided aid and assistance during this critical period.
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 28 May 2025 -- "The Air Force has attacked the airport in Sanaa again, which is controlled by the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen."
• Yemen: UN warns against Houthi-Israel escalation, calls for dialogue UN News 28 May 2025 -- The United Nations has called for restraint following another wave of escalation between Houthi rebels in Yemen and Israeli forces.
• Israeli strikes a desperate attempt to restore its lost deterrence: Ansarullah IRNA 28 May 2025 -- Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement Abdulmalik al-Houthi says the Israeli regime's continued attacks on the Arab country are a desperate attempt to restore its lost deterrence.
• 'Hot summer awaits you': Yemen threatens reprisal after Israel attacks Sana'a airport Press TV 28 May 2025 -- A top Yemeni official has condemned Israel's aggression against the Sana'a airport, saying Zionists must await a 'hot summer' as the Arab country will not back down from its decision to support Gaza until the genocide stops.
• 491 NPA members, supporters neutralized from Jan. 1 to May 22 - AFP Philippine News Agency 28 May 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that 491 New People's Army (NPA) members and their supporters have been neutralized from Jan. 1 to May 22 this year.
• "The victory of independence in Karabakh renders Azerbaijan much stronger" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 28 May 2025 -- Speaking at Azerbaijan's Independence Day celebrations, President Erdoğan said: "Just as the republican regime, established in Azerbaijan in 1918, became the epitome of liberty and free will, the victory of independence in Karabakh today renders Azerbaijan much stronger and more prosperous."
• Sudan war exacerbates risk of cholera and malaria: UNICEF UN News 28 May 2025 -- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned of an escalating public health crisis in Sudan, as conflict and mass displacement continue to drive a surge in disease, particularly cholera and malaria.
• Over 1 million children at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan's Khartoum State UNICEF 28 May 2025 -- More than 7,700 cholera cases - including over 1,000 cases in children under the age of five - and 185 associated deaths have been reported in Khartoum State since January 2025, according to health authorities. UNICEF and partners are working with the Federal Ministry of Health to curb the spread of the deadly disease and save lives.

News Reports

• Exponential rise in synthetic drug production and trafficking in the Golden Triangle UN News 28 May 2025 -- The Golden Triangle - the remote, jungle-covered border region where Thailand, Myanmar, and the Lao People's Democratic Republic meet - has seen an exponential surge in the illicit manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs.
• Georgia's Ivanishvili Refuses To Meet US Ambassador Bearing Trump Message RFE/RL 28 May 2025 -- Bidzina Ivanishvili, the Russia-friendly billionaire considered Georgia's most powerful political figure, has refused a meeting with the US ambassador in Tbilisi, which the embassy said was requested to deliver a message from the Trump administration.
• Statement Regarding United States Engagement with Georgian Dream Party U.S. Embassy in Georgia 28 May 2025 -- "Bidzina Ivanishvili has refused to meet with Ambassador Dunnigan to hear a message from the Trump Administration."
• Secretary Rubio's Phone Call with Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 28 May 2025
• Talks with Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen Rashad Mohammad al-Alimi President of Russia 28 May 2025 -- In the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin held talks with Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council the Republic of Yemen Rashad Mohammad al-Alimi, who is in Russia on an official visit.
• Video address to participants in the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues President of Russia 28 May 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues, Moscow, May 28, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 May 2025
• Greetings to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Russia 28 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the country's national holiday, Independence Day.
• Statement of the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Office and Other International Organisations in Geneva Gennady Gatilov at the Plenary Meeting of the Conference on Disarmament, May 27, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 May 2025
• Press Release on Russian-Indonesian Consultations on Biological Safety and Security Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 May 2025
• Telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia 28 May 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Special Advisor to the President of Brazil for Foreign Policy Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 May 2025
• China's first large-scale general-purpose spectroscopic telescope JUST starts infrastructure construction Global Times 28 May 2025 -- China's first large-scale general-purpose spectroscopic telescope - the Jiao Tong University Spectroscopic Telescope (JUST) project began infrastructure construction of the tower and control room on Wednesday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on May 28, 2025 PRC MofA 28 May 2025
• New Visa Policies Put America First, Not China US Dept. of State 28 May 2025 -- "Under President Trump's leadership, the U.S. State Department will work with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields."
• List of Measures for China to Implement the Consensus Of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- From May 28 to 29, 2025, the Third China-Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Xiamen, Fujian Province. The participating parties had an in-depth exchange of views on China-PICs relations and issues of mutual interest, and reached broad consensus.
• China's Initiative on Deepening Cooperation with Pacific Island Countries on Combating Climate Change PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- Climate change is a common challenge faced by humanity and bears on the future of all mankind. The international community should work together to tackle the challenge, protect planet Earth which is our common home, and build a community of life for man and nature. The Pacific Island region is one of the regions most severely affected by climate change.
• Wang Yi: Unite to Address Global Climate Change PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- On May 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau in Xiamen. After the meeting, Wang Yi and Taneti Maamau jointly met the press and answered questions.
• Wang Yi on the Consensus Reached at the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- On May 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau in Xiamen.
• Wang Yi Meets with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- On May 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Xiamen with President and Foreign Minister of Kiribati Taneti Maamau, who is in China for the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
• Joint Statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 28 May 2025 -- From May 28 to 29, 2025, the People's Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as "All parties") held the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
• Premier Li pledges stronger strategic alignment with ASEAN, GCC for common development Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that China is ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, continuously opening up new prospects for common development.
• China, ASEAN, GCC seek enhanced inter-regional cooperation Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday called on China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to jointly forge an example in openness, development cooperation and cross-civilization integration, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
• Chinese premier calls for forging example of openness, development cooperation with ASEAN, GCC People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to jointly forge an example in openness, development cooperation and cross-civilization integration on Tuesday.
• Full Text: Speech by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) Economic Forum 2025.
• Lai urges deeper Taiwan-U.S. ties, 'non-red' supply chain cooperation CNA 28 May 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday reiterated Taiwan's commitment to deepening economic ties with the United States, highlighting the island's desire to work with Washington in building a "non-red" supply chain.
• American senator Duckworth in Taiwan as part of Indo-Pacific tour CNA 28 May 2025 -- United States Senator Tammy Duckworth is in Taiwan on her fourth visit since becoming a member of Congress in 2017, during which she will meet with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and other top officials to exchange views on regional security issues.
• Taiwan says China using cultural summits for 'lectures,' not exchanges CNA 28 May 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Wednesday criticized China for holding two summits for Taiwanese participants later this week to "lecture" them rather than promote genuine cross-Taiwan Strait exchanges.
• Taiwan Affairs Office condemns unfair treatment of mainland spouses in Taiwan, vows accountability for 'Taiwan independence' perpetrators Global Times 28 May 2025 -- When asked about the recent incidents of mainland spouses of Taiwan residents facing unfair treatment in the Taiwan island, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said compatriots from both sides of the Taiwan Straits share the same roots and are one family.
• Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson responds to Lai Ching-te's omission of cross-Straits relations in May 20 address Global Times 28 May 2025 -- In response to a question regarding Lai Ching-te's May 20 address, which made no mention of cross-Straits relations and instead focused on strengthening Taiwan-US ties, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that no matter whether the Taiwan region's leader addresses the topic or not, or what is said and how it is said, none of it can change the fact and status that Taiwan is a part of China, nor can it alter the direction and pace of the development of cross-Straits relations.
• Mainland official slams the DPP for 'selling out' Taiwan to appease US Global Times 28 May 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday slammed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' shameless attempt to sell out Taiwan region's interests to appease the US, warning that continuously making concessions will lead to full exploitation of Taiwan by the US.
• Mainland slams Rubio's claim on 'deterrence for China begins with Taiwan's own self-defense capabilities' Global Times 28 May 2025 -- When asked to comment on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim that "deterrence for China obviously begins with Taiwan's own self-defense capabilities," as well as US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo's claims of "existing plans to deter and stop a military invasion from the Chinese mainland", and his advocacy for creating a "hellish scenario" in response, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that some individuals in the US have ulterior motives to hype "China military threat" narrative.
• Mainland spokesperson reiterates one-China principle after "merger" analogy by Taiwan leader People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said China's sovereignty and territory have never been divided, and the fact that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China has never changed.
• Top political advisor urges joint efforts across Taiwan Strait to promote Chinese culture People's Daily 28 May 2025 -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Tuesday called for joint efforts across the Taiwan Strait to promote Chinese culture.
• CGA vessels shadow 4 Chinese coast guard ships off Kinmen Islands CNA 28 May 2025 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Wednesday that it "expelled" four Chinese coast guard ships that intruded into Taiwan-controlled waters off the nation's outlying Kinmen County earlier that day.
• Taiwan monitors Chinese aircraft carrier ahead of reported drills CNA 28 May 2025 -- Taiwan's military said Wednesday it was closely monitoring the movements of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) near the island, after the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning (遼寧號) was spotted in waters off Taiwan amid reports of potential upcoming military drills.
• Fujian coast guard conducts routine patrol of waters near Kinmen Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Fujian coast guard conducted a routine law enforcement patrol in the waters near Kinmen per the law on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for a regional bureau of China Coast Guard.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 May 2025
• Ministry of National Defense Statement on the PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol ROC MND 28 May 2025
• 'No bottom line in currying favor with US, selling out Taiwan', mainland slams DPP increasing investment to 'make America great again' Global Times 28 May 2025 -- In response to a question about the recent claim of an official from Taiwan island, that Taiwan would further expand its investment in the US to help "make America great again," which has caused an uproar in public opinion on the island, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that this once again proves that the DPP authorities have no bottom line in currying favor with the US and selling out Taiwan.
• State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson responds to US hype on mainland's 'ability to invade Taiwan' by 2027 Global Times 28 May 2025 -- When asked about comments on US' claim that the mainland could have "the ability to invade Taiwan" as early as 2027 and the demand by head of Taiwan defense authorities that Taiwan's armed forces must reach a high level of combat readiness by 2027, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Chen Binhua said on Wednesday that the DPP authorities, in pursuit of political self-interest, have been toeing the US line in turning Taiwan island into a "powder keg" and provoking confrontation, thereby pushing Taiwan compatriots into peril. Their sinister intentions are laid bare. No matter how the situation changes on the island or how external forces meddle, nothing can stop the historic trend that China will be and must be reunified.
• Celebrities' recognition of Chinese culture 'sincere expression', mainland official slams DPP's distortion Global Times 28 May 2025 -- Commenting on claims by Taiwan island's so-called "mainland affairs council" that many celebrities from Taiwan are acting out of necessity rather than voluntarily, and that they will not allow these celebrities to be manipulated by the mainland, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that when Taiwan celebrities express their recognition of Chinese culture and the idea that people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits are one family, it is a sincere expression of emotion, and it is their freedom and right.
• South Korean presidential debate mired in top contender's alleged link to North Korea Radio Free Asia 28 May 2025 -- The final televised presidential debate ahead of South Korea's June 3 election was dominated by fierce scrutiny over the leading candidate from the Democratic Party Lee Jae-myung's alleged involvement in illegal cash transfers to North Korea.
• Iran Executes Man Accused Of Spying For Israel As Human Rights Groups Condemn 'Killing Spree' RFE/RL 28 May 2025 -- Iran said it has executed Pedram Madani, who was accused of "spying for Israel" in a case human rights groups said was filled with "fundamental flaws" and based on confessions made under duress.
• Mossad spy executed in Iran IRNA 28 May 2025 -- A Mossad spy has been executed after being convicted of intelligence cooperation with the Israeli regime.
• A man convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad executed in Iran Press TV 28 May 2025 -- A man arrested in 2020 and convicted of extensive collaboration with the Israeli spy agency Mossad has been executed, the Iranian judiciary announced on Wednesday.
• Iran launches plan to produce 20,000 megawatts of nuclear electricity: AEOI chief Press TV 28 May 2025 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said the Islamic Republic has launched a plan aimed at production of as much as 20,000 megawatts of electricity from its peaceful nuclear energy activities.
• No talks with Europeans if they insist on 'zero enrichment,'says Araqchi IRNA 28 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has reaffirmed Iran's firm stance on its uranium enrichment program, saying that if Europeans insist on a "zero enrichment" position, further negotiations on the nuclear issue will be impossible.
• Iran vows uranium enrichment 'uncompromisable'; again spurns reports of 'interim deal' with US Press TV 28 May 2025 -- Iran has reiterated the non-negotiable nature of continued peaceful uranium enrichment activities on its soil, while repeating the Islamic Republic's rejection of reports alleging that the country could suspend the process as part of an "interim deal" with the US.
• Iran says it will reject any proposal restricting its uranium enrichment IRNA 28 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran will not accept any proposal that would restrict its uranium enrichment program, which he said is a fundamental part of its nuclear industry.
• Iran is committed to preserve nuclear fuel cycle and enrichment: Top security official IRNA 28 May 2025 -- Iran remains committed to maintaining its nuclear fuel cycle and enrichment capabilities while welcoming diplomatic dialogue, says the country's top security official.
• Iran determined to preserve nuclear fuel cycle, enrichment: Security official Press TV 28 May 2025 -- Iran welcomes negotiations on the removal of Western sanctions on the country over its nuclear work but insists on retaining its atomic independence and its fuel cycle and enrichment capabilities, according to the top Iranian security official.
• Iran will consider accepting U.S. inspectors following nuclear agreement: Top nuclear official IRNA 28 May 2025 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami has said that the Islamic Republic will reconsider its stance on accepting American inspectors if an agreement is achieved in the Omani-mediated negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
• Araqchi reacts to Britain's stance on zero enrichment in Iran IRNA 28 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has strongly reacted to a recent position by Britain claiming that Iran should adopt zero enrichment policy.
• Joint statement between the President of the Republic of Indonesia h.e. Prabowo Subianto and the President of the french Republic h.e. Emmanuel Macron on the state visit by h.e. Emmanuel Macron to Indonesia Politics Élysée - President of France 28 May 2025
• Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), met with Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence, Azerbaijan, in Lachin, Azerbaijan. ISPR Pakistan 28 May 2025
• Doorstop interview - Brisbane Prime Minister of Australia 28 May 2025
• Japan-Cambodia Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 May 2025
• Back from ASEAN meet, PBBM highlights PH stance on WPS, cooperation Philippine News Agency 28 May 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is back from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia after attending the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits where he reiterated the Philippines' position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and emphasized regional economic resilience and cooperation.
• Thai prime minister urges calm after Cambodian soldier killed in border clash Radio Free Asia 28 May 2025 -- The Thai prime minister said Wednesday she spoke to her Cambodian counterpart to reduce tensions after Cambodia said one of its soldiers was killed in a brief gunfight with Thai troops at a sensitive border region.
• Climate change: World likely to breach 1.5°C limit in next five years UN News 28 May 2025 -- Fact: 2024 was the warmest year on record - but the heat is far from over. A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that global temperatures will likely continue rising, with an 80 per cent chance that at least one year between now and 2029 will be even hotter.