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- Secretary Noem Saves American Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions by Negotiating New Contract for the Coast Guard DHS 05 Jun 2025 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she successfully saved the American taxpayer over $260 million by cancelling a failing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) shipbuilding project.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Holds a Press Engagement at the NATO Defense Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium DoD 05 Jun 2025
- Guardsmen, Montenegro, North Macedonia Strengthen Cyber Capabilities at Immediate Response 25 Army News 05 Jun 2025 -- Nearly three years after a sweeping cyberattack disrupted Montenegro's government networks, the country has taken a powerful step forward in strengthening its digital defenses by hosting its largest and most complex cyber defense exercise called Immediate Response 25.
- Army leaders propose bolstering lethality through transformation Army News 05 Jun 2025 -- During a hearing with Congress members, the Army's top leaders shared details on the Army Transformation Initiative, which calls for cutting spending on stagnant programs, upgrading equipment and restructuring forces.
- Alaska Army National Guard Conducts Medevac Mission Army News 05 Jun 2025 -- A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter assigned to A Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, transported a patient from Skagway to Juneau June 3, following a medical evacuation request from the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC).
- Army transformation, efficiency efforts drive European theater sustainment exercise Army News 05 Jun 2025 -- In support of Army transformation and efficiency efforts within U.S. Army Europe and Africa, logistics enterprise leaders from across the European theater came together for the 2025 Army Sustainment Tabletop Exercise (TTX) hosted by the 21st Theater Sustainment Command at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany, June 5, 2025.
- DLA Fuels Maritime Superiority With $5 Billion Contract DoD News 05 Jun 2025 -- The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg, located in Pennsylvania, recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses, expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships, in a move that will significantly enhance the nation's maritime advantage.
- Africom Strategy Focuses on Burden Sharing, Protecting U.S. Homeland DoD News 05 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Africa Command's approach aligns with the National Defense Strategy and guidance from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said Africom's commander, Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, during an interview yesterday at the Pentagon.
- New Behavioral Health Training Program Helps Keep Warfighters on the Battlefield DoD News 05 Jun 2025 -- Last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused in front of a ballroom of service members and industry leaders at Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa, Florida, and reminded them people matter more than equipment.
- Pacific Partnership Brings Disaster Response Training to Virac, Philippines US Navy 05 Jun 2025 -- Pacific Partnership 2025 officially commenced its mission in Virac, Philippines, bringing together international expertise and local leadership to strengthen disaster response capabilities in the region and deepen strategic partnerships, June 1.
- Hegseth, NATO Leader Find Common Ground on Defense Spending DoD News 05 Jun 2025 -- While jointly speaking at a NATO defense meeting in Brussels today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte both stated an increase in defense spending targets — by both the United States and NATO ally countries — is essential to deterring the coming threats that are posed by anti-Western aggressors.
- NATO Defence Ministers agree new capability targets to strengthen the Alliance NATO 05 Jun 2025 -- Meeting in Brussels on Thursday 5 June [2025], NATO Defence Ministers agreed an ambitious new set of capability targets to build a stronger, fairer, more lethal Alliance, and ensure warfighting readiness for years to come.
- NATO Allies enhance cooperation in the air NATO 05 Jun 2025 -- On Thursday (5 June 2025), NATO Allies further strengthened their ability to train aircrews and use cross-border airspace for exercises.
- NATO Showcases Capabilities of Uncrewed Vessels with Demonstrations in the Baltic Sea NATO MARCOM 05 Jun 2025 -- NATO's standing naval forces will conduct a series of capability demonstrations of uncrewed vessels in the Baltic Sea throughout the month of June to advance the integration of these vessels into Allied maritime operations.
- NATO wraps up landmark deterrence exercise Army News 05 Jun 2025 -- In a powerful demonstration of unity and resolve underscoring the NATO alliance's commitment to collective defense, nearly 5,000 personnel from all 32 NATO nations concluded Exercise Steadfast Deterrence 2025 on May 28 at the Joint Warfare Centre here and at locations across the alliance.
- NATO Defence: press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 05 Jun 2025
- NATO's defence readiness requires reaching 5% defence spending within 5 years Estonia MoD 05 Jun 2025 -- At today's NATO defence ministers' meeting in Brussels, ministers discussed preparations for the upcoming Hague Summit and adopted capability targets necessary for implementing NATO's defence plans.
- NATO Defence Ministers agree on new capability targets Government Offices of Sweden 05 Jun 2025 -- At the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels on 5 June, member countries' defence ministers agreed on new capability targets for the Alliance. In conjunction with the meeting, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson also signed a number of agreements on behalf of Sweden.
- US to Redirect Air Defense Technologies Intended for Ukraine to Middle East Sputnik 05 Jun 2025 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has decided to redirect fuses for air defense missile systems originally intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported.
- New donations to NATO's support to Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 05 Jun 2025 -- The Government has instructed the Swedish Armed Forces to contribute SEK 550 million to NATO's support to Ukraine.
- Britain to substantially increase drone deliveries to Ukraine People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- The British Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday that Britain will ramp up its drone supply to Ukraine, raising the target from 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025, marking a record investment of 350 million pounds (473.61 million U.S. dollars).
- Xi signs order to promulgate rules on developing military facilities PRC MND 05 Jun 2025 -- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to promulgate regulations on developing military facilities.
- China's New AI Torpedo Can Outsmart Decoys to Destroy Real Threats Sputnik 05 Jun 2025 -- Today's underwater battlespace is crowded with threats like decoys, jammers, countermeasures, and weapons. In these high-pressure environments, systems must quickly identify real targets from fakes to avoid wasted shots and mission failure.
- Taiwan-US defense industry forum to open in Taipei CNA 05 Jun 2025 -- The 2025 Taiwan-U.S. Defense Industry Forum will be held in Taipei on June 11, with a focus on potential partnerships in drones and unmanned vehicles, the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) said.
- Anzac nations strengthen ties during Navy ship's first visit to sister city Australia DOD 05 Jun 2025 -- HMAS Canberra (III), one of the Royal Australian Navy's largest ships, has arrived for its first port visit to its namesake's sister city, Wellington, New Zealand.
- A high level defence delegation led by Major General Andrei Yulianovich Lukyanovich, Commander of the Air Force & Air Defence of Belarus, visited Air Headquarters Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 05 Jun 2025 -- A high level defence delegation led by Major General Andrei Yulianovich Lukyanovich, Commander of the Air Force & Air Defence of Belarus, visited Air Headquarters Islamabad.
- British Army to increase lethality over the next decade while Royal Navy steps up innovation in NATO UK MOD 05 Jun 2025 -- British Army and Royal Navy to invest in innovative new programmes, through increased investment in drones and novel technologies to transform warfighting capability
- Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark to participate in NATO MRTT air transport fleet Finnish MoD 05 Jun 2025 -- On Thursday 5 June 2025, the defence ministers of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark signed a Letter of Intent on Participation in NATO's Multi-Role Multinational Tanker Transport (MRTT) Fleet (MMF) at the meetings of NATO defence ministers.
- Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands look into joint procurement of armoured infantry fighting vehicles Finnish MoD 05 Jun 2025 -- Finland, Sweden, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia and the Netherlands signed a statement of intent on 5 June 2025 based on which they will look into and prepare a possible joint procurement of CV90 armoured infantry fighting vehicles.
- Indonesia assesses purchasing Chinese J-10 fighter jets: media reports Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- According to media reports on Thursday, Indonesia is assessing purchasing China's J-10 fighter jets, taking into account the aircraft's recent combat success. A Chinese military affairs expert said the J-10 is an outstanding warplane that can attract many potential buyers, especially after having proved its effectiveness in real battle.
- NZDF prepares for major warfighting exercise in Australia New Zealand Defence Force 05 Jun 2025 -- New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel and assets have begun to deploy to one of the largest multi-national military exercises in the world.
- Defence Force receives operating funding boost Royal New Zealand Navy 05 Jun 2025 -- Minister of Defence Judith Collins has announced a large investment in New Zealand Defence Force operating funding ahead of Budget 2025.
- PH, US military units hold 7th bilateral maritime drills in WPS Philippine News Agency 05 Jun 2025 -- Units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) held another bilateral maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
- BRP Miguel Malvar crew holds familiarization drills for ship systems Philippine News Agency 05 Jun 2025 -- Crew members of the country's latest guided missile frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), on Wednesday engaged in familiarization and training on all shipboard systems.
- PAF: PH air defense gets upgrade with purchase of more FA-50 aircraft Philippine News Agency 05 Jun 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said the acquisition of 12 additional units of FA-50 fighter jets highlights the country's commitment to boosting its air defense.
- AFP chief beefs up PH defense partnership in Shangri-La Dialogue Philippine News Agency 05 Jun 2025 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., met with foreign military leaders at the recently concluded Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore as part of efforts to beef up the country's defense partnerships.
- Trump Revives Travel Ban, Barring Nationals From Iran, Afghanistan, And Elsewhere Entry To US As Of Next Week RFE/RL 05 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on June 4 signed a proclamation resurrecting the travel ban from his first term, ordering a new ban on citizens of 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, from entering the United States.
- Trump issues US travel ban on 12 countries, restrictions on seven others Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping order implementing a complete travel ban for nationals from 12 countries, while imposing restrictions on travelers from seven additional countries, the White House says.
- First meeting with President Trump Germany - Federal Government 05 Jun 2025 -- The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, NATO, economic and trade issues, as well as bilateral relations: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz brought a wide range of topics to the table in his first meeting with US President Trump.
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- 5 June 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 05 Jun 2025
- Lebanon condemns Israel's aggression on Beirut Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- Israel's latest aggression against the Lebanese capital has sparked strong reactions both inside and outside the country.
- UN chief urges world leaders to keep two-State solution 'alive' UN News 05 Jun 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged world leaders to revive efforts toward a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning that there is no alternative.
- In Gaza, daily food intake has fallen well below 'survival' level UN News 05 Jun 2025 -- The lack of food entering Gaza caused by ongoing Israeli aid restrictions is leaving increasing numbers of Palestinians "vulnerable to starvation", with daily energy intake now well below what a human body needs to survive, the UN warned on Thursday.
- Number of aid workers killed in Gaza conflict, highest in UN history: Guterres UN News 05 Jun 2025 -- The United Nations paid tribute on Thursday to the 168 staff members who lost their lives in 2024. They include 126 personnel killed in Gaza, all but one of whom served with the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA.
- WHO calls for urgent protection of Nasser Medical Complex and Al-Amal Hospital in the Gaza Strip WHO 05 Jun 2025
- UN says 'not a single hospital functional' in North Gaza amid Israel's aid access denials Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- The UN says all hospitals in northern Gaza have ceased functioning as a result of Israel's military aggression, while aid deliveries continue to be blocked due to the regime's persisting refusal to allow access.
- Palestinian groups slam U.S. veto of U.N. Gaza ceasefire resolution Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has condemned the United States in the strongest terms for blocking a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.
- 'Blind bias' in favor of fascist Israel: Palestinians condemn US veto of Gaza truce resolution Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- Palestinian factions have blasted the US for exercising its veto power against a United Nations Security Council draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying the move once again exposes Washington's complicity in the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians.
- U.S. blocks ceasefire resolution at U.N. Security Council as hunger grips Gaza Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- The United States has once again vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
- U.S. vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- The United States on Wednesday vetoed a Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid.
- Iran strongly condemns U.S.'s blocking U.N. resolution to halt genocide in Gaza Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has strongly condemned the United States for preventing the adoption of a United Nations resolution aimed at stopping the genocide in Gaza, calling it a sign of the moral decline of decision-makers in Washington and evidence of their complicity in killing Palestinian children.
- Leader calls on Islamic world to stand up against Israel's 'savagery and evil' Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Zionist regime's cruelty has taken the tragedy in Gaza to an unbelievable level, urging Muslims worldwide to unite against Israel's savagery and evil.
- China blasts US veto on UN Security Council draft resolution over Gaza Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese envoy on Wednesday blasted the United States for its veto on a Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid.
- Brazil's president slams Israel for carrying out 'premeditated genocide' in Gaza Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned Israel for carrying out "premeditated genocide" in the besieged Gaza Strip, saying what is happening in the Palestinian territory is not a war but sheer "genocide" perpetrated by the occupying regime against Palestinians.
- Sweden provides SEK 10 million in humanitarian assistance to Save the Children in Gaza Government Offices of Sweden 05 Jun 2025 -- The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. Children are particularly vulnerable and severely affected under the current circumstances. In light of this, the Swedish Government has decided to allocate SEK 10 million to Save the Children's efforts in Gaza.
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine UNOCHA 05 Jun 2025
- Imposing Sanctions in Response to the ICC's Illegitimate Actions Targeting the United States and Israel US Dept. of State 05 Jun 2025 -- "Today, I am designating Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda, Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza of Peru, Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou of Benin, and Beti Hohler of Slovenia pursuant to President Trump's Executive Order 14203, "Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court.""
- Imposing Sanctions in Response to the ICC's Illegitimate Actions Targeting the United States and Israel US Dept. of State 05 Jun 2025 -- Fact Sheet
- The International Criminal Court deplores new sanctions from the US administration against ICC Officials ICC 05 Jun 2025 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) deplores the additional designations for sanctions which were announced today by the United States of four judges of the Court:
- President of the Assembly of States Parties regrets withdrawal from the Rome Statute by Hungary ICC 05 Jun 2025 -- The President of the Assembly of States Parties, Päivi Kaukoranta (Finland), has reiterated her regret regarding the withdrawal of Hungary, effective as of 2 June 2026, from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court ("ICC").
- Chinese Embassy in Philippines refutes erroneous EU-Philippines remarks about SCS Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Thursday responded to media inquiries regarding erroneous remarks about China made during a recent diplomatic meeting between the European Union and the Philippines. The spokesperson stated that China's sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea have been established through long-standing historical practice and are supported by ample historical and legal grounds, in accordance with international law, including the UN Charter.
- Taliban Broadens Crackdown With Detention Of Critical Religious Scholars RFE/RL 05 Jun 2025 -- The Taliban declared dissent unacceptable after returning to power nearly four years ago. Since then, it has detained, tortured, or forced into exile secular opponents, journalists, and human rights activists.
- Security Council Press Statement on Houthi Detention of United Nations and International Non-governmental Organization Workers UN Security Council 05 Jun 2025 -- The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (Guyana):
- Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the Houthis in Yemen US Dept. of Justice 05 Jun 2025 -- A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses.
- UN hails new era of cooperation over Syria's chemical weapons stockpile - but concerns persist UN News 05 Jun 2025 -- The UN's top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria's interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country's chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts.
- International Support Key to Fully Eliminate Syria's Chemical Weapons, Disarmament Chief Tells Security Council, Welcoming Interim Authorities' Commitment UN Security Council 05 Jun 2025 -- Welcoming the Syrian interim authorities' continued engagement to address chemical-weapons issues long left unresolved by that country's previous Administration, the United Nations' disarmament chief told the Security Council today that international support is needed to fully realize the elimination of Syria's chemical-weapons programme.
- We applaud Syria's determination to ensure Assad's chemical weapons programme is destroyed: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 05 Jun 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- The Baltic and Nordic (NB8) Political Directors in Baku pledge support for the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process Latvia MFA 05 Jun 2025 -- On 4 and 5 June 2025, the Under Secretary of State, Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ivars Lasis, together with the Political Directors of the Baltic states and Nordic countries (NB8) visited Azerbaijan.
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- Secretary Noem Ends Politicized TSA Watchlist Program That Has Failed to Prevent a Single Terrorist Attack in its Existence; Calls for Congressional Investigation DHS 05 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced it is ending the Quiet Skies Program, which since its existence has failed to stop a single terrorist attack while costing US taxpayers $200 million a year.
- Targeting Network Trafficking Cocaine to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean US Dept. of State 05 Jun 2025 -- "Today, the United States is sanctioning four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals responsible for trafficking tons of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
- Treasury Targets Network Trafficking Cocaine to the United States and Europe US Treasury 05 Jun 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals responsible for trafficking tons of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
- Press Release on Russian-Cambodian Consultations on Biological Security Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Jun 2025
- Press release on Russia's re-election to UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for 2026-2028 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Jun 2025
- EU Sanctions Score A Legal Win Over Russian Oligarchs RFE/RL 05 Jun 2025 -- The European Union scored an important legal victory over Russia with its sanctions policy on June 5 as the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg issued an opinion stating that visa bans and asset freezes of five prominent Russian businessmen deemed closed to the Kremlin are not only lawful but also Brussels doesn't need to prove their ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime.
- British Council Labeled as Undesirable in Russia Sputnik 05 Jun 2025 -- The Russian Prosecutor General's Office said on Thursday that it had recognized the activities of UK international organization British Council as undesirable in the country.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on June 5, 2025 PRC MofA 05 Jun 2025
- Trump, Xi pave way for fresh trade talks in 90-minute call Radio Free Asia 05 Jun 2025 -- President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping agreed on fresh trade talks to overcome a tariff stalemate in a highly anticipated phone call on Thursday that China's state media reported first, stressing that it was the U.S. leader who initiated it.
- President Xi Jinping Speaks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the Phone PRC MofA 05 Jun 2025 -- On the evening of June 5, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
- US tariff hike on steel, aluminum harms others, itself, disrupts global supply chain stability: Chinese Commerce Ministry Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Commenting on the US' recent tariff hike on imported steel, aluminum and their derivatives from 25 percent to 50 percent, which took effect on Wednesday, He Yongqian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Commerce Ministry, said on Thursday that China has repeatedly emphasized that the Section 232 tariffs are typical unilateralist and protectionist actions, which have already been ruled by the WTO dispute settlement mechanism as violating WTO rules.
- MOFCOM urges the US to remove all restrictions against China, including Section 301 tariffs, work with China to uphold Geneva trade talks consensus Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- When asked comment on the US Trade Representative's recent announcement of an extension of the exemption period related to the Section 301 investigation into China's practices concerning technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation, which was originally set to expire on May 31, 2025 and has now been extended to August 31, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yongqian said at a regular press conference on Thursday that China's position of opposing the US Section 301 tariffs is clear and consistent.
- China urges U.S. to abandon excessive use of national security concept People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- China has urged the United States to abandon its generalized and excessive use of the national security concept, and to collaborate with all parties in maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
- MOFCOM strongly condemns US restrictive measures against China as breach of Geneva trade consensus Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on the recent US suspension of ethane exports to China, along with other retaliatory measures in response to China's rare earth export controls, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian stated on Thursday that since the release of the China-US Joint Statement on Economic and Trade Talks on May 12, China has acted responsibly, diligently fulfilling its commitments and actively working to uphold the consensus reached in Geneva. In contrast, the US has taken a series of restrictive actions against China.
- Chinese VP Han Zheng meets US delegation to China-US Track Two High-Level Dialogue Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with the US delegation to the China-US Track Two High-Level Dialogue in Beijing on Thursday. He expressed hope that the dialogue would continue to bring together insightful voices from both countries, enhance understanding of China among various sectors in the US, and jointly promote the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations.
- China to resolutely safeguard legitimate rights, interests of Chinese students and scholars abroad: FM on US' Harvard visa restriction Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President issuing a proclamation on Wednesday barring foreign students from entering the US to attend Harvard, citing national security concerns, and suspending entry under Harvard-hosted student and exchange visitor visas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that educational cooperation between China and the US is mutually beneficial. China has consistently opposed politicizing educational cooperation.
- Chinese FM responds to US travel ban and restrictions, says movement of people basis for exchanges Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on the White House's announcement on fully restricting the entry of nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Iran, and Yemen, and partially limiting the entry of nationals from seven countries including Burundi, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that "We have noticed the relevant reports. The movement of people is the basis for promoting exchanges and cooperation among countries."
- China will approve applications for due-use exports that meet requirements: MOFCOM on rare-earth exports approval Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Rare earth-related items have dual civilian and military applications, and Chinese government's move to strengthen export controls on rare-earth materials is in line with international practices, He Yongqian, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), said on Thursday, in response to a question over some foreign companies' claims that the approval process of the exports permits is relatively slow and their business may face potential halt of output.
- China's export control measures align with intl practices: Chinese FM on report claiming Suzuki halts compact cars output due to China's rare earth curbs Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- Commenting on a report claiming that due to China's export controls on rare earths, Japanese automaker Suzuki has suspended production of its main compact cars in Japan, as delays in procuring parts have also arisen, Lin Jian, spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday that the export control measures introduced by China align with international practices, which are non-discriminatory, and do not target any specific countries.
- China's top state security authority discloses three cases detected at ports Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday disclosed three state security cases involving sea, land, and air ports, noting that ports face new challenges as the bridges for international exchanges and economic cooperation - facilitating the flow of people, goods, and information.
- Report unveils DPP's 'internet army' attempting to steal PLA maritime intelligence Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday disclosed three state security cases involving sea, land, and air ports, noting that ports face new challenges as the bridges for international exchanges and economic cooperation - facilitating the flow of people, goods, and information.
- Mainland police issue wanted notice with rewards for 20 Taiwan island cyberattack suspects Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- The Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau's Tianhe District Branch in South China's Guangdong Province on Thursday released a wanted notice with reward for 20 key suspects from the Taiwan island who were involved in cyberattacks.
- Chinese mainland police pursue 20 suspects involved in cyber attacks initiated by Taiwan organization People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- The police in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou put 20 suspects on a wanted list on Thursday, accusing them of participating in cyber attacks launched by an organization of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities.
- INTERVIEW/Taiwan trip to bring relations to next level: Guatemalan president CNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Visiting Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo on Wednesday told CNA that his ongoing Taiwan trip is intended to take the decades-long historical ties between the two allies "to the next level" by enhancing economic and trade relations.
- Taiwan, Guatemala sign deals on chip cooperation, political consultations CNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Taiwan and Guatemala signed two agreements on Thursday to boost cooperation on semiconductors and establish a new mechanism for political consultations, highlighting the deep ties between the two countries.
- Chinese mainland punishes Taiwan company related to die-hard separatist People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese mainland on Thursday announced bans on a Taiwan company related to Shen Pao-yang, also known as Puma Shen, who is a die-hard supporter of "Taiwan independence," from making deals or cooperating with organizations, businesses and individuals in the mainland.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 05 Jun 2025
- Mainland imposes punitive measures on Taiwan-based company related to die-hard separatist Shen Pao-yang Global Times 05 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese mainland has decided to impose punitive measures on Taiwan-based company Sicuens International Co., Ltd., banning it from conducting any transactions or cooperation with mainland organizations, enterprises, or individuals, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Thursday. Investigations revealed that Shen Tu-cheng, the father of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang, serves as the head of the company.
- Mainland spokesperson slams Taiwan leader's defamatory remarks People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed recent remarks made by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that have been defaming the mainland's social system.
- Supreme Court upholds sentences in China 'psychological warfare' case CNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Taiwan's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld prison sentences for 10 defendants, including a six-year, eight-month term for temple leader Lee Hui-hsin (李慧馨), who was convicted of recruiting active-duty and retired military personnel to produce "psychological warfare surrender videos" under instructions from China.
- Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Over $7.74M Laundered on Behalf of the North Korean Government US Dept. of Justice 05 Jun 2025 -- The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that North Korean information technology (IT) workers obtained illegal employment and amassed millions in cryptocurrency for the benefit of the North Korean government, all as a means of evading U.S. sanctions placed on North Korea.
- Top DPRK leader meets visiting senior Russian official People's Daily 05 Jun 2025 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), met with visiting Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Thursday.
- France's Contradictory Behavior Is Main Reason Why It Cannot Be Representative of Europe KCNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Choe Ju Hyon, an international security analyst of the DPRK, issued the following article "France's contradictory behavior is the main reason why it cannot be a representative of Europe" on June 4:
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Secretary of Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu KCNA 05 Jun 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met Sergei Shoigu on a visit to the DPRK leading a delegation of the Security Council of the Russian Federation upon authorization of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, at the headquarters building of the WPK Central Committee on June 4.
- North Koreans have mixed reactions to South Korea's new pro-engagement president Radio Free Asia 05 Jun 2025 -- As South Korean President Lee Jae-myung begins his term pledging dialogue and economic cooperation with Pyongyang, North Koreans—both at home and abroad—are reacting with a mix of hope, indifference, and deep-rooted skepticism.
- Iran will never abandon enrichment, preparing new counter-proposal to US offer: Ayatollah Khamenei's aide Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- A political advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed Iran's right to enrich uranium, saying the country is drafting a counter-proposal to the latest US nuclear offer.
- Military aggression not to eliminate Iran's nuclear program: FM Press TV 05 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly dismissed the notion of military aggression's being capable of "eliminating" Iran's nuclear energy program, highlighting the invulnerable nature of the country's nuclear facilities to such attacks.
- Belarus: UN experts alarmed by persisting violations of trade unionists' rights OHCHR 05 Jun 2025 -- A group of UN independent experts* today expressed concern about persisting violations of freedom of association in labour relations in Belarus, calling on the Government to fully cooperate with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN human rights mechanisms, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its supervisory bodies to ensure respect for the human rights of leaders and members of independent trade unions.
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with Premier of China Li Qiang Prime Minister of Canada 05 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Premier of China, Li Qiang.
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto Prime Minister of Canada 05 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.
- The European Union and the Republic of Moldova confirm their strong partnership at the 9th EU-Moldova Association Council meeting EC/CEU 05 Jun 2025 -- On 4 June in Brussels, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter "Moldova") held their 9th Association Council Meeting today in Brussels.
- State of the Nation Address by Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania President of the Republic of Lithuania 05 Jun 2025
- World News in Brief: Women's health in Sudan, childhood wasting, Belarus trade unions, Guatemala child rights violation UN News 05 Jun 2025 -- As hostilities rage in Sudan, access constraints and devastating funding cuts are isolating rape survivors and pregnant women from essential health services, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency UNFPA said on Thursday.
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