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• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on Detailing of Department of Defense Civilian Employees to Support the Department of Homeland Security DoD 02 Jun 2025 -- Today the Secretary of Defense authorized the DoD Components to detail qualified Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees to support the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) border security efforts as well as interior immigration enforcement.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa DoD 02 Jun 2025
• USNS Comfort Departs Norfolk in Support of Continuing Promise 2025 US Navy 02 Jun 2025 -- The U.S. Navy Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed Naval Station Norfolk to begin its summer deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of operation in support of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S.4th Fleet's Continuing Promise 2025, May 30.
• First Time Ever U.S. Navy F-35Cs Operate at Iwo To US Navy 02 Jun 2025 -- Aircrew from the Navy's only forward deployed air wing completed another qualification milestone with Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs) at Iwo To, Japan May 19-31, 2025.
• USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Singapore, Speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue US Navy 02 Jun 2025 -- Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Singapore from May 29 - June 1, 2025, where he met with senior military and government officials to engage with allies and partners, deepen relationships, and discuss global security challenges at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
• USS Blue Ridge Departs Sydney Following Port Visit US Navy 02 Jun 2025 -- The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Sydney following a scheduled port visit, May 26-31, 2025.
• US Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander highlights growing role of space in regional security at Australian Space Summit United States Space Force 02 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, USSF Indo-Pacific commander, emphasized the critical role of space capabilities in ensuring stability across the Indo-Pacific region at Australian Space Summit 2025, May 27-28.
• FACT SHEET - Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) DOD 02 Jun 2025
• Acting Chief of Naval Operations Attends BAE Systems Shiplift & Land Level Facility Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony US Navy Press Release 02 Jun 2025 -- Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 2 at the BAE Systems newly expanded Shiplift and Land Level Repair Facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
• NATO's top Senior enlisted leaders gather in Lisbon NATO SHAPE 02 Jun 2025 -- The 21st International Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSEL) Conference, held from May 26 to 29, 2025, in Lisbon, brought together senior non-commissioned leaders from more than 35 NATO Allies and Partners, including key attendees from Japan, Kosovo, Jordan, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
• NATO Secretary General joins the Vilnius Summit of B9 and Nordic Allies NATO 02 Jun 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte participated in the B9 and Nordic Summit in Vilnius on Monday (2 June 2025), hosted by President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, at which Allied leaders were joined by President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Discussions focused on preparing the NATO Summit in The Hague and strengthening support for Ukraine.
• NATO DIANA unveils 10 new challenges to accelerate dual-use technology breakthroughs NATO 02 Jun 2025 -- On Monday (2 June 2025), NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) launched ten new challenges aimed at finding the next generation of dual-use deep technologies to help better protect the Alliance's one billion citizens. Innovators will be able to submit proposals to DIANA's challenges until 12:00 UTC on Friday 11 July 2025. Selected innovators will join Phase 1 of DIANA's programme, participating in a six-month accelerator programme starting in January 2026 - becoming part of DIANA's 2026 cohort of innovators.
• Forging the Future of Ukraine's Combat Power: OFDeF Conference Strengthens NATO-Ukraine Integration NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) 02 Jun 2025 -- In a powerful show of unity and purpose, over 300 military and civilian leaders from NATO, the European Union, Ukraine, and partner nations gathered in Poland for the third Operational Force Development Framework (OFDeF) Conference.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meets with Mark Rutte President of Ukraine 02 Jun 2025
• Investments in Ukraine's Defense Industry and Air Defense Reinforcement: President Meets with Prime Minister of Norway President of Ukraine 02 Jun 2025
• President of Ukraine and Prime Minister of Finland Discuss Various Formats of Defense Cooperation President of Ukraine 02 Jun 2025
• To End the War, Ukraine Needs Continued Defense Support and Diplomacy Backed by Strong Action - Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 02 Jun 2025
• The President: Significantly increasing military support for Ukraine is essential President of the Republic of Lithuania 02 Jun 2025 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with the leaders of NATO's eastern and northern flank countries at the Vilnius Summit to discuss continued support for Ukraine.
• How Ukraine's 'Spiderweb' Drone Attacks May Change Modern Warfare RFE/RL 02 Jun 2025 -- On June 1, videos of bomb-laden quadcopters launching from trucks as fires blazed nearby spread through social media after Ukraine's Security Services launched daylight strikes on air bases throughout Russia that destroyed many of the Kremlin's long-range aircraft.
• China's newly modified version of Type 052D destroyer joins training exercises Global Times 02 Jun 2025 -- According to an official release, a newly upgraded version of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 052D destroyer was featured in recent training exercises, with an expert saying on Monday that a new radar, visually similar with the one used on the latest Type 054B frigate, could grant the Type 052D destroyer even stronger search and tracking capabilities.
• China advocates cooperative security at Shangri-La Dialogue People's Daily 02 Jun 2025 -- At the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the Chinese delegation said China will uphold the three global initiatives, and expressed willingness to cooperate under the framework of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future.
• Soldiers see result of their work on the gun line Australia DOD 02 Jun 2025 -- Dust clouds the air through the percussion of each blast from four M777A2 howitzers on the gun line, shrapnel falls just metres away.
• Army boosts helicopter missile range 7-fold: Commander IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari, says the country's Army Aerospace Force has achieved self-sufficiency in producing strategic components and has succeeded in increasing the range of its helicopter-launched missiles by seven times.
• Iran Army achieves self-sufficiency in critical aerospace parts manufacturing: Top commander Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The commander of Iran Army Ground Force says the country has achieved self-sufficiency in production of critical aerospace parts, and managed to extend the range of air-launched missiles "sevenfold."
• UK Shifts to War-Fighting Readiness in New Defense Strategy Sputnik 02 Jun 2025 -- The United Kingdom is moving to a "war-fighting readiness" as part of its new defense strategy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.
• UK Unveils Plans for 12 New Nuclear Subs Under AUKUS Deal Sputnik 02 Jun 2025 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce on Monday his country's intention to build up to 12 nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS pack with the United States and Australia, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said.
• PM's remarks on the Strategic Defence Review: 2 June 2025 Gov.UK 02 Jun 2025
• Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first UK MOD 02 Jun 2025 -- More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for Change
• Strategic Defence Review oral statement UK MOD 02 Jun 2025 -- Oral statement to Parliament
• Comoros and Kiribati: Statement by the Spokesperson on their accession to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Jun 2025 -- The European Union (EU) welcomes the accession of Comoros on 14 February and Kiribati on 20 May to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), becoming the 188th and 189th States Parties to the Convention.
• Prime Minister Orpo at the summit in Vilnius: Europe will shoulder its responsibility for strengthening defence and security Finnish Government 02 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Petteri Orpo attended the joint summit of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic countries in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Monday 2 June. Discussions at the Vilnius Summit focused on preparing for the NATO Summit to be held in The Hague on 24--25 June and on support for Ukraine.
• The Ministry of Defence and Navantia have through a judicial mediation settled the Helge Ingstad case Government of Norway 02 Jun 2025 -- The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Navantia have agreed to settle the dispute between the parties about the Helge Ingstad frigate. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into an agreement to ensure Navantia's continuing life cycle support and upgrades to the F310 class frigates for a maximum of six years.
• D. Šakalienė unveiled Lithuania's new strategy for security and defence engagement with the Indo-Pacific crafted by the Ministry of National Defence at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore Lithuania MND 02 Jun 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė presented Lithuania's strategy for security and defence engagement in the Indo-Pacific formulated by the Ministry of National Defence at the key highest level security and defence forum in Asia, the Shangri-La Dialogue.
• The President at the Vilnius Summit: We need a new, ambitious agreement on defense spending President of the Republic of Lithuania 02 Jun 2025 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda opened the Vilnius Summit at the Palace of Grand Dukes of Lithuania. The summit brought together the leaders of NATO's eastern and northern flank countries.
• Vilnius Summit Chairs' Statement President of the Republic of Lithuania 02 Jun 2025 -- The Heads of State and Government of the Bucharest Nine - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia - and the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - met today in Vilnius.
• Albares reaffirms to Slovak counterpart Spain's commitment to eastern flank Spain MFA 02 Jun 2025 -- The Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, met today in Madrid with his Slovak counterpart, Juraj Blanár.
• Joint Media Release: Maldives to receive Guardian-class Patrol Boat from Australia Australia DOD 02 Jun 2025 -- Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles and Maldives Minister of Defence, Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, are proud to announce Australia will gift an Australian-built Guardian-class Patrol Boat to Maldives.
• The EU and the Philippines enhance Security Cooperation European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Jun 2025 -- Joint Press Release on the Meeting between High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Enrique A. Manalo
• Philippines: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the joint press conference with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Jun 2025 -- Dear Secretary Manalo, dear Enrique,
• The Philippines and the EU Enhance Security Cooperation Philippines DFA 02 Jun 2025 -- Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique A. Manalo met today with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission (HRVP) Kaja Kallas, for a high-level dialogue reaffirming the strong and growing partnership between the Philippines and the European Union. The visit marks a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between the Philippines and the EU, rooted in shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, anchored in the Philippines-EU Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, as well as the EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
• EU-PH defense dialogue vs. foreign interference, cyber threats eyed Philippine News Agency 02 Jun 2025 -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a dialogue to deepen cooperation on defense and security, aimed at combating emerging challenges such as cyber threats, foreign interference and information manipulation.
• DND chief bats for enhanced cross-regional security cooperation Philippine News Agency 02 Jun 2025 -- Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said nations must try to beef up cross-regional security cooperation, counter unilateral attempts to undermine the prevailing global order, and rebuild trust in multilateralism amid "interlocking dynamics that transcend regional boundaries".
• PH eyes expanded defense ties with Japan, Ukraine, Netherlands Philippine News Agency 02 Jun 2025 -- The Philippines is looking at strengthening defense cooperation with Japan, Ukraine and the Netherlands.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 02 Jun 2025

Defense Industry

• Contracts For June 2, 2025
• Commission clears creation of defence joint venture by BAES, JAIEC, and Leonardo European Commission 02 Jun 2025 -- The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed creation of a joint venture ('JV') between BAE Systems (Holdings) Limited ('BAES'), Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd. ('JAIEC'), and Leonardo S.p.A. ('Leonardo'). This JV will be the prime contractor and lead systems integrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 2 June 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 02 Jun 2025

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

• Kfir Brigade Troops Locate and Dismantle Weapons and Rockets in Khan Yunis Israel Defense Forces 02 Jun 2025
• At least 31 killed by Israeli gunfire near aid center in S. Gaza: health authority People's Daily 02 Jun 2025 -- At least 31 Palestinians were killed on Sunday by Israeli gunfire near a humanitarian aid center in southern Gaza, according to Palestinian sources.
• War on hospitals: Israel destroys North Gaza's only dialysis center Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli military has completely demolished the Noura al-Kaabi dialysis center, the only medical facility providing kidney dialysis to Palestinian patients in the northern Gaza Strip.
• Gaza Calls Israeli Video on Rafah Aid Attack Fabricated After 31 Civilians Killed Sputnik 02 Jun 2025 -- The Gaza Strip's authorities have rejected Israel's account of a recent incident near a humanitarian aid distribution point in Rafah where dozens were killed, saying it was not the result of clashes but rather a deliberate attack by the Israeli military against Palestinian civilians.
• Hamas condemns incursion by Israeli settlers into al-Aqsa Mosque Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned the latest provocative incursion by hundreds of Israeli settlers into the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
• Hezbollah member killed in Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- A member of the Hezbollah resistance movement has been killed in a new Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon, in the latest violation of a fragile ceasefire agreement with the Arab country.
• Statement by the Secretary-General on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Gaza) UN Secretary-General 02 Jun 2025
• Gaza: Guterres urges probe into killings at food distribution sites UN News 02 Jun 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General has condemned the reported killing and injury of Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza on Sunday, calling for an investigation into the matter.
• Gaza: UN experts demand safe passage for Freedom Flotilla Coalition OHCHR 02 Jun 2025 -- UN experts* today called for safe passage for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's ship carrying essential medical aid, food, and baby supplies to Gaza which departed from Italy on 1 June 2025.
• UN warns Israeli settler violence in West Bank 'at highest level' as 2 Americans kidnapped, tortured Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has surged dramatically in 2025, with over 220 injuries recorded, averaging 44 per month, marking the highest monthly attack rate observed in 20 years.
• 'Militarized' aid mechanism: UN blasts Israel's weaponization of food amid Gaza aid site massacres Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has condemned Israel's massacre of aid seekers at humanitarian sites in Rafah and near the Netzarim corridor in central Gaza, as more Palestinians are killed in an Israeli strike on an aid site.
• In Egypt, Iran FM calls for Muslims 'collective action' to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have called on Muslim countries to take "collective and effective" measures to end Israel's crimes in Gaza and the regime's expansionism and occupation in Lebanon and Syria.
• Meeting between Foreign Minister IWAYA and Mr. Mohammed Al-Amour, Minister of National Economy of Palestine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 Jun 2025 -- On June 2, 2025, commencing at 3:10 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Mr. Mohammed Al-Amour, Minister of National Economy of Palestine.
• Chile's president vows to intensify pressure on Israel over Gaza genocidal war Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Chilean President Gabriel Boric has vowed to work to intensify pressure on Israel over its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, which has killed over 54,400 Palestinians, most of them women and children, since October 2023.
• Yemeni forces carry out ballistic missile strike on Ben Gurion airport Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The Yemeni army carried out a fresh retaliatory operation against Israel in response to the regime's genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Sirens sound in Israeli-occupied territories as Yemen launches fresh missile attack Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli military says a ballistic missile from Yemen has triggered sirens across the Israeli-occupied territories, as Yemeni Armed Forces press ahead with their operations in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amidst the Tel Aviv regime's genocidal war on the coastal sliver.
• Yemen warns foreign companies to leave Israeli-occupied territories as 'next phase of escalation' looms Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The chairman of Yemen's Supreme Political Council has warned of a growing risk of investing in the Israeli-occupied territories due to drone and missile attacks that Yemen's Armed Forces are conducting in retaliation for the Tel Aviv regime's ongoing brutal campaign in Gaza.
• Yemeni ballistic missile hits Israel's Ben Gurion airport Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The Yemeni army says it has launched fresh retaliatory operations against Israeli targets deep inside the occupied Palestinian territories in response to the ongoing aggression against the people of Gaza.

Operation SINDOOR / Operation Bunyanun Marsoos

• Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Media Queries Related to Visits of High Level Delegations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Jun 2025 -- In response to media inquiries, the Spokesperson confirmed that, under the directive of Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, high-level Pakistani delegations will engage with key capitals in June, including Moscow, to present Pakistan's perspective on recent Indian aggression and Pakistan's measured and responsible conduct.
• Visits of High-Level Delegations to Important Capitals Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Jun 2025 -- Pursuant to the Prime Minister's directive, a high-level multiparty delegation will visit New York, Washington DC, London and Brussels from 2 June 2025.
• Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Latest Antagonistic Statements Made by the Indian Leaders and the Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Jun 2025 -- Responding to media queries concerning a flurry of antagonistic statements made by the Indian leaders as well as the remarks made by the Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on 29 May 2025, the Spokesperson said:

Other Conflicts

• Envoy: EU rejects coercion, willing to defend int'l law in SCS Philippine News Agency 02 Jun 2025 -- The European Union (EU) rejects any use of coercion and is willing to defend international law in Asia Pacific, including the South China Sea (SCS) issue, its top diplomat said Monday.
• Secretary-General's statement on one year of detention of United Nations and other personnel in Yemen UN Secretary-General 02 Jun 2025
• UN calls for 'immediate and unconditional' release of aid workers arbitrarily detained in Yemen UN News 02 Jun 2025 -- As June marks one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the UN, NGOs, civil society organizations and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, the UN Secretary-General has reiterated his call for their release, urging they be freed "immediately and unconditionally."
• Pakistan Delegation Calls on the Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Jun 2025 -- Pakistan delegation led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East), Ambassador Shehryar Akbar Khan, called on Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, in Damascus today.
• US gives Syria green light to bring foreign Takfiri militants into army: Report Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The United States has granted approval for Syria to incorporate thousands of foreign Takfiri militants into the country's new military, after the head of the HTS-led regime expressed readiness to normalize ties with Israel, a report says.
• Democratic Republic of the Congo: National ownership essential to address internal displacement crisis, says UN expert OHCHR 02 Jun 2025 -- The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must lead protection of internally displaced persons across the country, where over 7 million people have been driven from their homes by armed conflict, intercommunal violence and forced evictions in the context of conservation and extractive projects, and disasters.

News Reports

• Romanian Citizen Pleads Guilty to 'Swatting' Numerous Members of Congress, Churches, and Former U.S. President US Dept. of Justice 02 Jun 2025 -- Thomasz Szabo, also known as Plank, Jonah, and Cypher, 26, of Romania, pleaded guilty today to being the leader of a years-long conspiracy that targeted victims across the United States with "swatting" and bomb threats. Szabo and his co-conspirators falsely reported ongoing violent emergencies at government buildings, houses of worship, and private residences, including the homes of senior government officials.
• Justice Department Files Federal Charges Against Alleged Perpetrator of Anti-Semitic Terror Attack in Colorado US Dept. of Justice 02 Jun 2025 -- The Justice Department has filed federal charges against illegal alien Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the alleged perpetrator of yesterday's anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Colorado.
• Trump to announce new nominee to lead NASA, replacing Musk ally People's Daily 02 Jun 2025 -- The White House said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump will soon announce a new nominee for the head of NASA, following his decision to withdraw former candidate Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk.
• Video address on 70th anniversary of Baikonur Space Centre President of Russia 02 Jun 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Jun 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Jun 2025
• US restrictions against China seriously undermine consensus reached during talks in Geneva: MOFCOM Global Times 02 Jun 2025 -- Amid China's commitment to implementing the consensus reached at the economic and trade talks in Geneva, Washington has continuously provoked new trade frictions that violated the consensus, while China firmly rejects the unwarranted accusations from the US, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Monday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Jun 2025
• DPRK Premier Inspects Various Sectors KCNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier of the DPRK Cabinet, made a field survey of various sectors.
• Press Statement of Chief of External Policy Office of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 02 Jun 2025 -- The chief of the External Policy Office of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on June 1 issued the following press statement titled "Our efforts to defend the dignity and interests of the state will not be bound by anyone's prejudiced viewpoint and malicious criticism":
• North Korea Slams Report on Country's Cooperation With Russia as Sovereignty Breach Sputnik 02 Jun 2025 -- The North Korean Foreign Ministry condemned the report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the country's cooperation with Russia as violating sovereignty, warning of consequences, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
• Tehran Skeptical Of Reported US Sanctions Pause, Signals Pushback On Nuclear Proposal RFE/RL 02 Jun 2025 -- Iran has cast doubt on a reported pause in new US sanctions, demanding guarantees and verifiable relief as it reportedly is preparing to reject a nuclear proposal from Washington involving a regional fuel consortium.
• White House directs US agencies to 'pause new sanctions' against Iran: US media Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- A US media report claimed that Washington paused new sanctions on Iran amid "maximum pressure" against the Islamic Republic and recent anti-Tehran sanctions, which were leveled amid indirect talks between the two countries.
• Iran's red lines will shape response to U.S. proposal: Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei says Iran will considering its own red lines when responding to the recent U.S. proposal .
• Nuclear chief: Uranium enrichment is a red line with no alternatives IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (A.E.O.I.) has stated that uranium enrichment is the foundation of the country's nuclear industry and a non-negotiable red line for the Islamic Republic.
• Iran is preparing its response to U.S. proposal: Araqchi IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has announced that Iran is preparing a response to an official proposal of the United States regarding the Omani-mediated nuclear talks.
• Iran vows to continue enrichment, calls for dismantling Israel's nuclear weapons Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran will respond to a new offer presented by the US for a nuclear deal based on the nation's rights and principles.
• Iran 'ready' for dialogue with European troika, EU: FM Araghchi Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to continue negotiations with the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany (E3) and the European Union over its nuclear program.
• Iran Ready to Prove Peaceful Nature of Its Nuclear Program - Foreign Minister Sputnik 02 Jun 2025 -- Iran is ready to take measures to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, and will not under any circumstances give up its right to uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign MInister Abbas Araghchi has announced.
• Foreign Minister Araqchi and IAEA chief meet in Cairo IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi have met in Cairo.
• Don't let IAEA credibility be eroded by certain members' political pressures, Araghchi tells Grossi Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has voiced strong protest against a report that the International Atomic Energy Agency issued against Tehran's peaceful nuclear program, saying the IAEA shouldn't allow the erosion of its credibility as a result of political motives and pressures from certain member states.
• Uranium enrichment Iran's redline, cornerstone of nuclear industry: AEOI chief Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- The head of Iran's nuclear organization has underlined uranium enrichment as an essential and non-negotiable element of the Islamic Republic's nuclear industry.
• Enemies seek to weaken Iran with false propaganda campaign: President Pezeshkian IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned about the false propaganda campaign against Iran, saying that adversaries are resorting to plunge the country into a crisis.
• Egypt's foreign minister welcomes Iran's outreach toward Persian Gulf states IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has said that his country welcomes Iran's efforts to strengthen ties with other Persian Gulf states, Egyptian media reported.
• Path to expanding Tehran-Cairo relations more open than ever, Araqchi says IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the path to expanding Tehran-Cairo ties is more open than ever, noting that there is no obstacle to the improvement of ties between the two countries.
• Araqchi meets Egypt's president, foreign minister during Cairo visit IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who is in Cairo, has met with top Egyptian officials, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
• Iran, Egypt call for 'immediate, permanent' ceasefire in Gaza, entry of humanitarian aid Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for the establishment of an "immediate and sustainable" ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
• Pezeshkian administration prioritizes long-term cooperation with neighbors: President's advisor IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Masoumeh Aghapour, the advisor to President Masoud Pezeshkian for economic cooperation, says a central agenda of the administration is to enhance long-term economic collaboration with Iran's neighboring countries.
• Iran's voting right in FAO restored after 15 years IRNA 02 Jun 2025 -- Minister of Agriculture Gholam-Reza Nouri-Ghezeljeh has said that Iran's voting right has been restored following the partial repayment of its debt to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), ending a 15-year suspension.
• Iran's oil and gas refining capacity up by over 7% in nearly a year Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Iran has significantly increased its oil refining capacity in the past year despite the continued pressure of US sanctions on its energy sector.
• Iran 'resolved' to strengthen strategic ties with Venezuela, shifts to BRICS Pay in trade: Qalibaf Press TV 02 Jun 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran and Venezuela are resolved to expand all-out ties, calling for a shift to non-dollar and national currencies as well as the BRICS Pay in bilateral trade.
• Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on State Visit of President of Paraguay to India (June 02, 2025) India MEA 02 Jun 2025
• Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), jointly addressed a Grand Jirga of tribal elders at the Zehri Auditorium in Quetta. Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 01 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), jointly addressed a Grand Jirga of tribal elders at the Zehri Auditorium in Quetta.
• New UK-Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy UK FCDO 02 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Secretary in Morocco to forge new business opportunities with Morocco
• Arson, Lies, And Russian Flags Fail To Halt Bulgaria On Euro Adoption RFE/RL 02 Jun 2025 -- Bulgarian authorities expect to get the green light this week from the European Commission and the European Central Bank to introduce the euro from January 1, 2026.
• "Türkiye is becoming a hub of peace diplomacy" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 02 Jun 2025 -- Speaking after the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "Türkiye is becoming a hub of peace diplomacy. Russian and Ukrainian delegations came together in our country as a result of our efforts. Following the first meeting held after a three-year hiatus that resulted in the exchange of 1,000 prisoners, the second meeting took place today."
• Karol Nawrocki: Conservative Historian Wins Poland's Presidential Election With Trump Playbook RFE/RL 02 Jun 2025 -- Conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki, a historian who has played up a tough-guy image while brandishing his support from US President Donald Trump, delivered a major upset by beating Warsaw's liberal mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, in Poland's Presidential election on June 1.
• Nawrocki Elected as President of Poland - Election Commission After Counting 100% of Votes Sputnik 02 Jun 2025 -- Opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has been elected as the president of Poland, according to data published on the official website of the election commission after processing 100% of the ballots.
• Prime Minister Donald Tusk's Address Poland - Chancellery of the Prime Minister 02 Jun 2025 -- "The presidential election is behind us. It has been a long time since emotions have run so high. I want to sincerely thank all of you for participating in the vote. Over 20 million Poles chose the new President of the Republic, demonstrating their strong commitment to democracy and its fundamental principle: free and universal elections."
• On Poland's Presidential Election US Dept. of State 02 Jun 2025 -- "The United States extends congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his election as President of the Republic of Poland."
• Read-out of the meeting between President von der Leyen and US Senator Lindsey Graham European Commission 02 Jun 2025
• The President met with the Romanian leader President of the Republic of Lithuania 02 Jun 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda met with Romanian President Nicușor Dan on Monday on the sidelines of the Vilnius Summit.
• Vietnam communist party budget is the elephant in the room as To Lam cuts costs Radio Free Asia 02 Jun 2025 -- Since becoming general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam has drawn international attention with his aggressive plans for cost-cutting within the government but he's been quiet about another drain on the state budget - the ruling party itself.
• World News in Brief: Guterres condemns antisemitic attacks, ILO to debate pros and cons of working online, Sudan, Ukraine updates UN News 02 Jun 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General on Monday reinforced his stand against all acts of antisemitism following the horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, at the weekend and vandalism in France targeting Jewish landmarks.
• Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands UN News 02 Jun 2025 -- Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead and 3,000 people displaced - more than half of whom are children aged 12 and under - the UN said on Monday.