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• Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore (As Delivered) DoD 31 May 2025
• US defense chief speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue; foreign media pay attention to whether he interacts with members of National Defense University delegation Global Times 31 May 2025 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first appearance at the first plenary session of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue and delivered a speech during session.
• Member of National Defense University delegation questions Hegseth at Shangri-La Dialogue, receives thumbs-up from ASEAN representatives Global Times 31 May 2025 -- The first plenary session of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue was held on Saturday morning in Singapore. Zhang Chi, a member of the National Defense University delegation from China posed a pointed question to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. "You mentioned that allies and partners are important. However, in recent years, when the US set up multilateral alliances and frameworks in this region, such as the Quad (US-Japan-Australia-India) and AUKUS (US-UK-Australia), it did not include ASEAN countries. So, if there are differences or disputes between the US alliances and ASEAN, which side do you choose? Do you support ASEAN's centrality? If so, how can you ensure ASEAN's centrality in this way? " Zhang asked.
• 'Signal heard clearly, but its credibility is a big question mark,' says expert attending Shangri-La Dialogue regarding Hegseth's speech Global Times 31 May 2025 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a speech at the first plenary session of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday morning. After the speech, Da Wei, director of Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University who attended the event, said when accepting media interview that the signal the US wanted to convey was "heard clearly," however, its credibility remains highly questionable.
• Trilateral Defense Consultations Ministerial Meeting Joint Statement on Efforts to Deepen Our Defense Cooperation DoD 31 May 2025 -- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth convened the fifteenth Trilateral Defense Ministerial Meeting (TDMM) in Singapore on May 31, 2025 during the 22nd International Institute for Strategic Studies Asia Security Summit (2025 Shangri-La Dialogue).
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Vietnam's Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang DoD 31 May 2025
• Readout of PTDO Assistant Secretary of Defense John Noh's Meeting With Cambodia's Secretary of State for Defence Rath Dararoth DoD 31 May 2025
• Joint Statement on the Meeting of Defense Ministers From Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States DoD 31 May 2025 -- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met together on May 31, 2025 in Singapore.
• Swift Response 25 Concludes: NATO Demonstrates Rapid Power Projection in the High North under JFC Brunssum's Command NATO JFC Brunssum 31 May 2025 -- As Exercise Swift Response 25 draws to a successful close, Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) highlights the importance of this large-scale multinational training event in reinforcing NATO's collective defence posture.
• Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 kicks off in Singapore amid geopolitical tensions People's Daily 31 May 2025 -- The 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defense and security summit, opened here on Friday amid geopolitical tensions.
• Head of PLA National Defense University delegation criticizes certain countries without naming them in speech at Shangri-La Dialogue Global Times 31 May 2025 -- The situation of maritime security in the Asia-Pacific is generally stable, adding that the region, free of maritime military conflicts for many years, is a stable part of the global landscape, said Rear Admiral Hu Gangfeng, who leads the delegation from the National Defense University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, when attending and delivering a speech during the third special session at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday afternoon, focusing on cooperative maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Head of PLA National Defense University delegation delivers speech at Shangri-La Dialogue, expressing opposition against unilateralism, hegemonic bullying Global Times 31 May 2025 -- Rear Admiral Hu Gangfeng, Vice President of the National Defense University of the PLA, attended the third simultaneous session of the Shangri-La Dialogue titled "Cooperative Maritime Security in the Asia Pacific" and delivered a speech on Saturday afternoon.
• INDIAN ARMY CONDUCTS TRIALS OF NEXT-GEN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES UNDER SIMULATED OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS India PIB 31 May 2025 -- The Indian Army is currently undertaking extensive Capacity Development Demonstrations at key locations across the country, including the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath, with dedicated Air Defence equipment demonstrations also scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur
• Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif visited Command & Staff College Quetta today and addressed the faculty and graduating officers. ISPR Pakistan 31 May 2025 -- Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif visited Command & Staff College Quetta today and addressed the faculty and graduating officers.
• UK Rules Out Deploying HMS Prince of Wales to Ukraine Conflict Sputnik 31 May 2025 -- The United Kingdom has no plans to redeploy the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier from the Indo-Pacific region to Europe for involvement in the Ukraine conflict, UK Chief of the Defense Staff Admiral Tony Radakin said on Saturday.
• PH, US discuss defense ties, 'reestablishing' Indo-Pacific deterrence Philippine News Agency 31 May 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to bolstering defense cooperation with the Philippines, as he described the two nations' partnership as key to helping keep peace and stability in the Indo Pacific region.
• PH, Singapore, Australia deepen defense ties at Shangri-La Dialogue Philippine News Agency 31 May 2025 -- Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with his counterparts from Singapore and Australia on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue Friday, conveying President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to reinforce defense ties.
• US Court Orders Agency Overseeing RFE/RL To Pay May Funding RFE/RL 31 May 2025 -- A US district judge on May 30 granted Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL)'s third request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) in its lawsuit against the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and ordered the agency to immediately disburse RFE/RL's May funding.
• Japan-U.S. Consultation on U.S. Tariff Measures Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 31 May 2025 -- On May 30, commencing at 8 a.m. local time (9 p.m., Japan time), for approximately 130 minutes, H.E. AKAZAWA Ryosei , Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization of Japan, met with the Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury of the U.S. and the Honorable Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce of the U.S. to hold the Japan-U.S. Consultation during his visit to Washington D.C., United States.

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• Israeli Military Claims to Have Eliminated Hamas Military Wing Leader Sinwar Sputnik 31 May 2025 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that the leader of Hamas' military wing in the Gaza Strip, Mohammad Sinwar, had been eliminated along with several senior members of the Palestinian movement in an airstrike on a hospital in the southern Gazan city of Khan Yunis.
• Israeli attacks killed at least 20 captives in Gaza: Report Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Israeli military offensives across the Gaza Strip have put the lives of at least 54 captives held by Palestinian resistance groups in danger, leading to the death of 20 individuals, according to a report.
• Israel to block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank: Report Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Israel says it will not allow an Arab ministerial delegation led by Saudi Arabia to visit the occupied West Bank, according to a report.
• Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon leaves one killed Press TV 31 May 2025 -- An Israeli assassination drone has carried out a terror strike in south Lebanon killing one person said to be a local military commander.
• U.N. says Gaza is 'the hungriest place on Earth' IRNA 31 May 2025 -- The humanitarian situation is deteriorating in the Gaza Strip, where Israel continues to block aid in defiance of international calls, with a senior United Nations official now saying that Gaza is "the hungriest place" on the planet.
• 'Mockery of the mass tragedy': UNRWA dismisses current amount of aid flow into Gaza Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Commissioner-General of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini has warned that the current aid flow into Gaza is "a mockery to the mass tragedy" unfolding under international observation.
• Hamas formally responds to new U.S. proposal for Gaza ceasefire IRNA 31 May 2025 -- The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, says it has formally submitted its response to a recent ceasefire proposal presented by the United States' Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.
• Hamas urges U.S. to provide serious guarantees for end of Gaza war IRNA 31 May 2025 -- Jihad Taha, a Hamas spokesperson, has said that the organization, in coordination with other resistance groups, is meticulously reviewing a proposal presented by the United States' Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve, Witkoff, according to the Palestinian Information Center.
• Hamas says responded to US-led Gaza ceasefire proposal Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Hamas says it has submitted a response to a ceasefire proposal presented by US President Donald Trump's regional envoy, Steve Witkoff, to mediators.
• Hamas: US must provide 'serious' guarantees to end Israel's war on Gaza Press TV 31 May 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has urged the US to provide "serious" guarantees to end Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, stressing that any potential agreement must include a ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the besieged territory.
• US mulls sanctions against Chile over possible break with Israel: Report Press TV 31 May 2025 -- In response to Chile's recall of military attachés from Tel Aviv over the ongoing Gaza genocide, the United States is reportedly considering imposing sanctions against the South American country.
• Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal very close; Israel threatens Hamas with 'annihilation' Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Israel says the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas must accept a ceasefire proposal submitted by US envoy Steve Witkoff or "be annihilated", as US President Donald Trump claims that a ceasefire agreement is "very close."
• Arab ministers condemn Israel for blocking planned visit to West Bank IRNA 31 May 2025 -- Foreign ministers from five Arab nations have condemned Israel's decision to block their planned visit to the occupied West Bank, where they were scheduled to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday.
• Barcelona breaks ties with Tel Aviv over Gaza genocide IRNA 31 May 2025 -- Barcelona's city council has decided to cut ties with the Israeli regime over its violations of international law and the rights of Palestinians.
• Barcelona cuts 'friendship agreement' with Tel Aviv over Gaza genocidal war Press TV 31 May 2025 -- The city council of Barcelona has voted to sever its institutional relationship with the Israeli regime and to suspend its friendship agreement with Tel Aviv, citing infringements of international law and the rights of the Palestinian people.
• Gaza genocide needs more than sympathy, requires consistency, actions: Malaysian PM Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has described the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal campaign in Gaza as a "test of our collective conscience" that demands concrete action.
• Brazilian oil unions demand energy embargo on Israel over Gaza genocide Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Two of Brazil's major oil trade union federations have urged President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to enforce an energy embargo on Israel in response to its atrocious military campaign against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Yemen will soon turn pride of Israel's aircraft into source of mockery Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Yemen says it is working to upgrade the country's air defense systems amid repeated Israeli attacks, vowing that they will soon turn the pride of the enemy's aircraft into a source of mockery.

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• China Coast Guard patrols waters around Huangyan Dao PRC MND 31 May 2025 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Saturday.
• Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao PRC MND 31 May 2025 -- The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao and its adjacent areas, according to an official statement.
• Southern Theater Command of the PLA, China Coast Guard patrol in territorial waters and surrounding areas of Huangyan Dao Global Times 31 May 2025 -- On Saturday, the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized troop forces to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao and nearby areas, the command said in a statement via its WeChat account.
• President of Yemen Presidential Leadership Counci Praises Saudi Decision to Extend Masam Landmine Clearance Project SPA 31 May 2025 -- Republic of Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's decision to extend the Project Masam contract for landmine clearance in Yemen.
• One killed, three wounded as Israeli strikes hit military positions in Syria Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have carried out a series of strikes on former Syrian army outposts in the western provinces of Latakia and Tartus, in the latest string of attacks targeting the Arab country's military infrastructure following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government.
• In nod to normalization, Jolani says Syria, Israel 'have common enemies' Press TV 31 May2025 -- Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, head of the HTS-led administration in Syria, has told a publication serving the Jewish community in Damascus that "the reality is, we have common enemies — and we can play a major role in regional security."
• Syrian President Receives Saudi Foreign Minister in Damascus SPA 31 May 2025 -- President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed al-Sharaa received Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his accompanying high-level economic delegation at Tishreen Palace in Damascus on Saturday.
• Saudi Arabia and Qatar Announce Joint Financial Support for Public Sector Employees from the Syrian Arab Republic SPA 31 May 2025 -- As part of their ongoing commitment to advancing Syria's economic recovery—and following their earlier contribution of approximately $15 million to settle Syria's arrears with the World Bank Group—the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar have announced joint financial support for public sector employees of the Syrian Arab Republic, delivered over a three-month period.
• Foreign Minister, High-Level Economic Delegation Arrive in Damascus SPA 31 May 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Damascus on an official visit to Syria, accompanied by a high-level economic delegation.

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• Kremlin: France is Not on the Path to Peace — It's Increasing Pressure on Russia Sputnik 31 May 2025 -- France is not pursuing peace but is rather escalating pressure on Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
• ISS Missions With Russia Are Like Working With Nazis, Says Former US Astronaut RFE/RL 31 May 2025 -- A retired US astronaut has told RFE/RL that joint missions with Russia on the International Space Station (ISS) should be scaled back, comparing them to collaboration with Nazi Germany at the height of World War II.
• China appoints new director for liaison office of central gov't in HKSAR Global Times 31 May 2025 -- China's State Council announced on Friday that Zhou Ji was appointed director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and national security adviser to the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR.
• Macron warns of potential impact of global 'double standards' on Taiwan CNA 31 May 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged the international community to reject "double standards" in addressing global conflicts, warning that the outcome of the war in Ukraine could have consequences for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
• China attack on Taiwan would be devastating to world: U.S. defense chief CNA 31 May 2025 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that any Chinese attempt to use force against Taiwan would have consequences far beyond the Indo-Pacific, calling for coordinated regional efforts to deter aggression and ensure stability.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 May 2025
• DPRK Minister of State Security Returns Home KCNA 31 May 2025 -- Ri Chang Dae, minister of State Security of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and his party returned home on Friday after taking part in the 13th International Meeting of High-Level Security Representatives held in Russia.
• North Korea slams US for threatening global peace, warns of 'powerful' response Press TV 31 May 2025 -- North Korea's state security minister has said that the US's unilateral and militaristic approach to foreign policy threatens global stability, vowing a response of "powerful might" should the US continue its current course.
• Omani foreign minister presents U.S. proposal to Iran: Araqchi IRNA 31 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has announced that during a one-day visit by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi to Tehran he has presented the elements of the U.S. proposal to Iran.
• Iran received 'elements of' a US proposal from Oman; will respond in line with nation's interests, rights: FM Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed Iran's having received parts of a proposal from the United States as conveyed by Oman's top diplomat, whose country is serving as the intermediary in indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.
• Iran's nuclear issue proceeding on principle of 'renouncing domination': Araghchi Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country's inalienable right to enrich uranium is based on the principle of "renouncing foreign domination."
• Iran rejects West's demand to halt enrichment as 'attempt at dominance' IRNA 31 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has strongly rejected Western demands for Iran to abandon uranium enrichment, calling them an effort to impose dominance over the Iranian nation.
• UN Watchdog Flags 'Serious Concern' Over Iran's Uranium Enrichment Surge RFE/RL 31 May 2025 -- Iran has substantially increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in recent months, multiple media outlets cited a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as saying, likely raising further doubts about a potential deal with the United States on Tehran's nuclear program.
• Iran urges IAEA to reflect truth after slamming agency's politically-charged report Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Iran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to reflect the realities concerning the Islamic Republic's peaceful nuclear energy program and prevent political exploitation of its coverage of the country's nuclear activities.
• Political, unbalanced: Iran says IAEA report drafted under pressure Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Iran has denounced as "political" and unbalanced a report by the United Nations nuclear watchdog, which it said has been drafted under European pressure.
• Iran Slams IAEA Report on Uranium Enrichment as Politicized and Biased Sputnik 31 May 2025 -- Tehran considers the new report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) politicized and protests its contents, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
• Role of new Iran-China rail line in changing global order Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Missing from the headlines amid the fifth round of indirect talks with the US, a freight train from China rolled into Iran last week at a time of a simmering war of corridors.
• Statement by the Spokesperson in Response to Media Queries Regarding Increase in Islamophobic Incidents Across India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 May 2025 -- Responding to media queries about increase in Islamophobic incidents across India, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated:
• France is a friend, and cooperates with China despite disagreement and competition: Macron at Shangri-La Dialogue Global Times 31 May 2025 -- In his keynote address to open the Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that "I will be clear, France is a friend and an ally of the United States, and is a friend, and we do cooperate - even if sometimes we disagree and compete - with China."
• Cuba slams US diplomat's 'meddling, provocative' conduct amid rising tensions Press TV 31 May 2025 -- Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement of protest against the head of the United States mission to the island, criticizing his "meddling" and "provocative" behavior since his arrival late last year.
• Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Marta Kos on Georgia's Foreign Agents Registration Act European External Action Service (EEAS) 31 May 2025 -- Georgia's Foreign Agents Registration Act marks a serious setback for the country's democracy. Alongside recent laws on broadcasting and grants, it represents another aggressive action by the Georgian authorities to suppress dissent, restrict freedoms, and further shrink the space for activists, civil society, and independent media. These repressive measures threaten the very survival of Georgia's democratic foundations and the future of its citizens in a free and open society.
• Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman Reaffirm Commitment to Market Stability on Current Healthy Oil Market Fundamentals and Steady Global Economic Outlook and Adjust Production SPA 31 May 2025 -- The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on May 31, 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook.