16 June 2025 Military News |
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Current Operations
- U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia AFRICOM 16 Jun 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 13, 2025.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Air Force DASH pioneers human-machine teaming for faster battle management decisions US Air Force 16 Jun 2025 -- The Department of the Air Force took a bold step toward future command and control capabilities with the successful completion of its first Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or DASH, experiment, recently held at the Howard Hughes Operations Center, or H2O, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Blue Ridge Arrives in Guam US Navy 16 Jun 2025 -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Guam for a routine port visit, June 14. This is Blue Ridge's first visit to the island since 2020.
- USS America Arrives in Sydney US Navy 16 Jun 2025 -- Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the flagship of the America Strike Group, arrived in Sydney, today, June 14, for a scheduled port visit. The ship carries embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and is currently conducting routine operations in the South Pacific.
- National Guard, State Partnership Collaboration at Cyber Shield 2025 Army News 16 Jun 2025 -- Once a year, the National Guard invites cybersecurity professionals worldwide to attend a cumulative event known as Cyber Shield, where they can compete, learn and challenge their skill sets.
- Italian Air Policing detachment showcases the flexibility and agility of NATO air basing across the European theatre NATO Allied Air Command 16 Jun 2025 -- On June 12, 2025, Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons, deployed on NATO's enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania, conducted an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) mission in Romania, showcasing the Alliance's enhanced flexibility and rapid response capabilities.
- Mykola Shevtsov discussed Ukraine's defense needs with the NSATU delegation Ukraine MOD 16 Jun 2025
- Military leadership and manufacturers discussed the development of autonomous solutions to counter enemy drones Ukraine MOD 16 Jun 2025
- Taiwan, U.S. to outmatch China militarily in 2027: Ex-Pacific Command chief CNA 16 Jun 2025 -- The United States and Taiwan will maintain a collective military advantage over China in and around the Taiwan Strait if Beijing attempts aggression against Taiwan in 2027, as many have speculated, according to former U.S. Pacific Command head Dennis Blair.
- Air Force ties IDF flare incident to possible mechanical issue CNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Human and environmental factors have been ruled out as potential causes of the accidental firing of a flare from a jet fighter during routine training in April, the Air Force Command said Monday, and it is now looking into mechanical factors.
- Key milestone in development of Australian made combat drone Australia DOD 16 Jun 2025 -- The Australian made and designed autonomous aircraft, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, has achieved a major capability milestone, backed by the Albanese Government's $1 billion investment in developing this next generation combat drone.
- Australia - F/A-18F and EA-18G Sustainment Support DSCA 16 Jun 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of F/A-18F and EA-18G Sustainment Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.0 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Fifth FPV 'Achal' built by Goa Shipyard Ltd Launched for ICG India PIB 16 Jun 2025 -- 'Achal', the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was ceremoniously launched on June 16, 2025, in Goa by Smt
- Italy - Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles DSCA 16 Jun 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $211 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Anzac delegation rounds off Pacific tour with constructive Timor-Leste visit New Zealand Defence Force 16 Jun 2025 -- New Zealand's Chief of Army, Major General Rose King, and Australia's Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, combined for a joint visit to Timor-Leste last week.
- Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on June 9 - 15, 2025 Lithuania MND 16 Jun 2025
- Cybersecurity and strengthening civil-military cooperation are the two factors that play a significant role in enhancing total defence, says Vice Minister of National Defence T. Godliauskas Lithuania MND 16 Jun 2025 -- Vice Minister of National Defence Tomas Godliauskas was conducting a visit to the United States this past week.
- AFP open to deployment of more modern US missile systems to PH Philippine News Agency 16 Jun 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the possible deployment of more American-made missile systems in the country, as this will provide Filipino soldiers more chances to train and increase their interoperability with their American counterparts.
- Statement by the Secretary-General - on the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention UN Secretary-General 16 Jun 2025
- Guterres to launch life-saving campaign strengthening mine action worldwide UN News 16 Jun 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General is set to launch a global campaign to boost support for disarmament and mine action.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with European Union High Representative and Vice President Kallas US Dept. of State 16 Jun 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with French Foreign Minister Barrot US Dept. of State 16 Jun 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 16 Jun 2025
Defense Industry
Other Conflicts
- 16 June 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 16 Jun 2025
- FAO and WFP early warning report reveals worsening hunger in 13 hotspots: Five with immediate risk of starvation WFP 16 Jun 2025 -- A new joint UN report warns that people in five hunger hotspots around the world face extreme hunger and risk of starvation and death in the coming months unless there is urgent humanitarian action and a coordinated international effort to de-escalate conflict, stem displacement, and mount an urgent full-scale aid response.
- UNHCR steadfast in refugee protection as it completes review of operations, structures and staffing UNHCR 16 Jun 2025 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced today the completion of a review of its activities, expenditure, staffing and structures, following a significant decline in humanitarian funding compared to 2024.
- Without urgent funding, global hunger hotspots are set to grow, UN warns UN News 16 Jun 2025 -- Since conflict erupted in Sudan, more than a million people have fled to neighbouring South Sudan, seeking refuge from escalating violence that has displaced 12.4 million people and plunged over half the Sudanese population into food insecurity.
- UNHCR forced to make deep cuts, despite rising needs worldwide UN News 16 Jun 2025 -- The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) announced on Monday that it is cutting global staffing costs by around 30 per cent, following a comprehensive review of its activities, spending, staffing and structure, prompted by major funding shortfalls.
- Brutal cuts mean brutal choices warns UN relief chief, launching 'survival appeal' UN News 16 Jun 2025 -- Facing the most severe funding shortfall in the history of humanitarian aid, UN relief chief Tom Fletcher on Monday announced a "hyper-prioritised" appeal for $29 billion to meet urgent global needs.
- 'Behind each crisis, people are suffering,' Türk tells Human Rights Council UN News 16 Jun 2025 -- Eighty years after the United Nations was established to end war, uphold fundamental human rights and promote justice and international law, those founding principles are increasingly under threat, the UN's human rights chief warned on Monday.
- UN, partners unveil hyper-prioritized aid appeal amid 'cruel math' of brutal funding cuts UNOCHA 16 Jun 2025 -- In the wake of the deepest funding cuts ever to hit the international humanitarian sector, the top United Nations aid official today presented the global "hyper-prioritized" appeal aiming to help 114 million people facing life-threatening needs across the world.
- UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: tragedies go on unabated while attention shifts elsewhere UNRWA 16 Jun 2025
- Sirens wail in Israeli-occupied territories as Yemen fires new ballistic missile Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli military says a ballistic missile from Yemen has triggered sirens at several communities in the Israeli-occupied territories, as Yemeni Armed Forces launch operations in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and amid Iran's retaliatory strikes against sensitive Israeli installations.
- Operation Rising Lion - update Israel MFA 16 Jun 2025 -- Since June 13, 270 medium range ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones have been launched at Israel from Iran and 22 missile impact sites have been identified.
- PM Netanyahu visited the Tel Nof Air Force Base Israel - Prime Minister 16 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Nof Air Force Base: "The Israeli Air Force controls the skies over Tehran. We strike regime targets, as opposed to the criminal Iranian regime which targets civilians."
- President Herzog visits site of Iranian missile attack Israel MFA 16 Jun 2025
- The IDF Reveals Defensive and Neutralization Capabilities Near Tehran Israel Defense Forces 16 Jun 2025
- For the First Time, the 'Barak Magen' Aerial Defense System and the Long-Range Air Defense System 'LRAD' Were Operationally Employed Israel Defense Forces 16 Jun 2025
- The IDF Has Destroyed One-Third of the Iranian Regime's Missile Launchers Israel Defense Forces 16 Jun 2025
- The IDF Eliminated Four Senior Iranian Intelligence Officials, Including the IRGC's Head of Intelligence Israel Defense Forces 16 Jun 2025
- The IAF Locating and Neutralizing Trucks Smuggling Missiles on the Way to Tehran Israel Defense Forces 16 Jun 2025
- Two Iranian F14 Fighter Jets Were Struck and Neutralized by the IAF at an Airport in Tehran Israel Defense Forces 16 Jun 2025
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson BG Effie Defrin-June 16, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 16 Jun 2025
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson BG Effie Defrin-June 16, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 16 Jun 2025
- Israel carries out strike on Iran's national TV IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli regime has attacked the headquarters of Iran's national television, known as the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).
- Attack on Iran's media: Israeli regime bombs IRIB building in new war crime Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli regime carried out a fresh act of aggression on Monday by targeting one of the buildings of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran.
- Israel Strikes Iranian State TV After Warning Tehran Will 'Pay Price' For Attacks RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- Israel attacked Iranian state television IRIB as it broadcast live on June 16, temporarily knocking the station off the air following a warning to residents of Tehran to leave after threatening the capital will "pay the price" for Iranian missile strikes that hit Tel Aviv and Haifa and killed eight people.
- Israel asks Iran, through intermediaries, to stop attacks, return to nuclear talks: US media Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Israel has asked Iran, through western mediators, to stop its retaliatory attacks and return to nuclear negotiations with the United States, American media report.
- Iran Threatens Nuclear Exit And Oil Choke Point As War With Israel Escalates RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- Amid an escalating Israeli air campaign against Iran, calls are mounting in Tehran to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and close the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil routes.
- Tehran on Edge as Tensions Rise Over Israeli Strikes in Iran RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- When Israel issued a warning to residents of one of Tehran's most upscale and densely populated areas, District 3, to evacuate saying it intended to carry out air strikes in the area, already heightened anxiety rose even further.
- Mossad operative executed in Iran IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- A Mossad spy has been executed after being convicted of intelligence collaboration with the Israeli regime.
- Iran executes Mossad spy as it inflicts heavy blow to Israeli espionage network Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Iran executes a man convicted of collaborating with the Israeli Mossad spy agency and attempting to share classified and sensitive information with the occupying Tel Aviv regime in exchange for money.
- Police chief says several Israeli-connected spies have been arrested IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan has announced the arrest of several spies in Iran amid Israeli attacks on the country.
- Iran Detains Another 2 Mossad Agents With 23 Drones, Launcher - Police Sputnik 16 Jun 2025 -- Two more agents of the Israeli intelligence service Mossad were detained near the capital of Iran, Iranian police spokesman Saeed Montazer al-Mahdi said.
- Two more Mossad operatives arrested in Tehran Province IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Police say they have arrested two Mossad operatives in separate operations that also led to the confiscation of large amounts of explosives.
- Iran launches fresh phase of Op. True Promise III with new surprises for regime Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), in a new phase of the ongoing Operation True Promise III, launched a massive barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at the occupied Palestinian territories late on Monday.
- In new Iranian fusillade, a huge number of missiles are seen making impact; 'Iron Dome' is said to be hacked IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- The Armed Forces are hitting targets inside Israeli-occupied territories in a new wave of strikes.
- Iran says 45 children, women killed by Israel, condemns attack on hospital as 'war crime' Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Iran's government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says at least 45 women and children have been martyred and another 75 injured in Israel's acts of aggression on the country over the past days.
- Tehran: Israel targets Iranian civilians with US-supplied weapons; negotiations 'meaningless' Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- The Israeli regime attacked Iran using US-supplied weapons, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, reiterating that Tehran holds Washington responsible for the aggression.
- Iran downs another American-made Israeli drone Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Iranian armed forces have shot down another advanced American-made Israeli drone in the western province of Ilam near the border with Iraq.
- IRGC: Damages, losses inflicted on Israeli regime 'far beyond imagination' Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the damage inflicted on the Israeli regime by Operation True Promise III "far exceeds" what the regime had expected.
- Iran's Air Defense Destroys 4th Israeli F-35 Fighter Jet Since Escalation Began - Reports Sputnik 16 Jun 2025 -- Iran's air defense destroyed the fourth Israeli F-35 fighter jet since the start of the escalation of the conflict over the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran, the Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
- Iran Ready to Carry Out 'Very Big Strike' on Israel Sputnik 16 Jun 2025 -- Iran is ready to carry out a "very big strike" on Israel, the Iranian news agency Fars reported on Monday, citing a senior source in the country's security services.
- IRGC Claim They Forced Israeli Air Defenses to Attack Each Other With 'New Methods' Sputnik 16 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), claimed that during the latest wave of missile strikes on Israel, they used "new methods" to force Israeli air defense systems to attack each other.
- At least 3 Killed, 67 Hospitalized After Iran's Latest Attack on Israel - Reports Sputnik 16 Jun 2025 -- At least three people were killed in Iran's latest missile strikes on central Israel, the Times of Israel reported, citing Israel's ambulance service Magen David Adom (MDA).
- Iranian nation's will to defend homeland will not weaken: Envoy IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N. Amir Sa'eed Iravani stressed that the Iranian nation will never hesitate to defend its homeland against the Israeli regime.
- Iran's letter to UN Security Council on right of self-defense under Article 51 of UN Charter IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani in a letter to the UN underlined that in self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Iran has taken proportionate defensive actions that have targeted only Israeli military targets and related infrastructure.
- Supreme National Security Council stresses continued strikes on Israel IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- The Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has held a fourth meeting since the start of Israel's war of aggression on Iran.
- IRNA condemns Israeli strike on national TV headquarters IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has condemned an Israeli strike on the headquarters of Iran's national television.
- Iran warns of 'more painful' response if U.S. fails to rein in Israel IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Tehran would deliver "more painful" responses if the United States fails to restrain Israel in its attacks against Iran.
- Iran condemns Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities as state terrorism IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) Reza Najafi has vehemently condemned Israel's strikes on its peaceful nuclear facilities, terming it an act of state terrorism.
- Attacking hospitals is gross violation of international rules and war crime: Iran IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei strongly condemned the Israeli regime for attacking hospitals and killing civilians in Kermanshah province in western Iran.
- Parliament speaker says Israel is accustomed to slaughtering others, urges Iranians to remain united against 'savage enemy' IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has denounced the Israeli regime for its "cowardly" attacks on civilians, and civilian infrastructure, urging the Iranian nation to remain vigilant and united against the war of aggression launched by "the savage enemy."
- Pezeshkian urges Iranians to stand firm against any aggression IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian urges the people of Iran to unite and stand firm against any aggression.
- Iran slams 'hypocritical' statements justifying the Israeli war of aggression IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has reminded U.N. member states of their responsibility to deal with the Israeli aggression, warning that the two-sided statements justifying attacks on a country are nothing but hypocrisy.
- Speaker urges diplomatic de-escalation amid Israel-Iran hostilities Philippine News Agency 16 Jun 2025 -- Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday called for restraint and renewed diplomacy amid rising hostilities between Israel and Iran, warning that continued escalation threatens not only regional stability but also the safety of Filipino workers across the Middle East.
- Iran's decision on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty hinges on war developments: Envoy Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the country's decision to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will depend on future developments regarding Israel's acts of aggression on the Islamic Republic.
- Qalibaf: We'll give you hell; savage enemy's disrespect for red lines 'knows no bounds' Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the Iranian Armed Forces will render the "savage" Israeli enemy helpless as it is not committed to any red line.
- Iran president: We must stand united against genocidal Israeli regime's aggression Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people need unity and solidarity more than ever and must join hands and stand firmly against the aggression of the genocidal Israeli regime.
- Iranian President Says Will Need to Respond Tougher If US Will Not Restrain Israel Sputnik 16 Jun 2025 -- Tehran will have to respond tougher if the United States does not stop Israel, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday.
- Iran's President Stands Firm: No Nuclear Weapons for the Country Sputnik 16 Jun 2025 -- Supporters of Tehran's creation of nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's politics, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday.
- IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors IAEA 16 Jun 2025
- Grossi explains Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities damage IRNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) Rafael Grossi released details of status of the Iranian nuclear facilities after airstrikes by the Israeli regimes at the emergency session of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors.
- G7 Leaders Confront New Crisis In Middle East At Summit Also Expected To Discuss Ukraine War RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- Israel and Iran kept up their attacks on each other on June 15 as leaders of the Group of Seven began gathering in Canada for a summit expected to discuss the fighting and ways to keep the conflict from further escalating.
- G7 Leaders' statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran Prime Minister of Canada 16 Jun 2025
- EU Statement at special IAEA Board of Governors meeting on Iran, 16 June 2025 European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Jun 2025
- China is deeply concerned about Israel's attack on Iran that has led to a sudden escalation of military conflict: FM Global Times 16 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to several questions related to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran on Monday press conference, emphasizing that Chinese side will continue to communicate with relevant parties, to avoid further turmoil in the regional situation.
- Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Israeli aggression against Iran threatens West Asia security: Erdogan Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel's acts of aggression against Iran is threatening security and sparking a broader conflict across West Asia.
- Pakistan warns against 'disastrous consequences' of Western support for Israeli regime Press TV 16 Jun 2025 -- Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has sounded the alarm about the "disastrous consequences" of Western support for Israel, calling on Muslim states to unite against the occupying regime.
- "We will keep our country away from the repercussions of regional crises" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 16 Jun 2025 -- Speaking after the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "Our country, which is entrusted to us by the 86 million, is safe in competent and confident hands. With Allah's permission, no one will be able to prevent the construction of the Century of Türkiye. Just as we have honorably overcome many challenges so far, we will inshallah keep our country away from the repercussions of the crises in our region as well."
- Iran-Israel conflict: Foreign Secretary statement UK FCDO 16 Jun 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on 16 June, updating on the Israel-Iran conflict.
- Situation in the Middle East: E3 Statement at the IAEA Extraordinary Board, 16 June 2025 UK FCDO 16 Jun 2025 -- Joint statement by Ambassador Corinne Kitsell, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of France, Germany and the UK (E3) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Extraordinary Board of Governors meeting on 16 June 2025.
- Today's top news: Hyper-prioritized aid appeal, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Ukraine UNOCHA 16 Jun 2025
- Humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan urge the international community to not abandon the country UNOCHA 16 Jun 2025 -- Humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan urge the international community to not abandon the country
- Taliban weaponising justice sector to entrench gender persecution in Afghanistan: UN expert OHCHR 16 Jun 2025 -- The Taliban has dismantled legal and institutional frameworks and abolished crucial protection for women and girls in Afghanistan, a UN expert said in a new report presented to the UN Human Rights Council today.
- EU Statement - HRC59 - EID with the SR on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Jun 2025
- UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the report of the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan UK FCDO 16 Jun 2025 -- Speech
- On 15-16 June 2025, five Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 16 Jun 2025 -- On 15-16 June 2025, five Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
- DR Congo: Human rights violations could amount to war crimes, UN experts say UN News 16 Jun 2025 -- In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwandan-backed rebels, Congolese troops, and allied militias have all committed human rights abuses, some possibly amounting to war crimes, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said in Geneva on Monday.
- EU Statement - HRC59 - Enhanced Interactif Dialogue on the oral update of the Fact Finding Mission on Eastern DRC European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Jun 2025
- UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea UK FCDO 16 Jun 2025 -- Speech
- EU Statement - HRC59 - Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea with the Special Representative on the situation of human rights in Eritrea European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Jun 2025
- Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti Discusses Programme of Work, Interim Report of Panel of Experts UN Security Council 16 Jun 2025 -- On 5 June 2025, members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held informal consultations to discuss the Panel of Experts' programme of work and interim report, submitted in pursuance of paragraph 10 of resolution 2752 (2024).
Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows | Giddeon's Chariots
Operation Rising Lion / Operation True Promise III
Other Conflicts
News Reports
- After Two-Day Manhunt, Suspect Charged with Shooting Two Minnesota Lawmakers and Their Spouses US Dept. of Justice 16 Jun 2025 -- Vance Boelter, 57, of Green Isle, Minnesota, has been charged by federal complaint with stalking and murdering Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, in addition to stalking and shooting Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
- Head of the Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti Delivers Remarks at SIFMA's Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference US Dept. of Justice 16 Jun 2025
- Defence Cyber Agency begins exercise to bolster cyber resilience at national level India PIB 16 Jun 2025 -- 'Cyber Suraksha', a comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, commenced on June 16, 2025
- Delisting of One Individual Designated for Asset Freezing and Other Measures against Terrorists and Others Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025 -- In line with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1267, 1989, and 2253, Japan has been applying asset freezing and other measures on a total of 540 terrorists-affiliated individuals and entities.
- G7 Leaders Confront New Crisis In Middle East At Summit Also Expected To Discuss Ukraine War RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- Israel and Iran kept up their attacks on each other on June 15 as leaders of the Group of Seven began gathering in Canada for a summit expected to discuss the fighting and ways to keep the conflict from further escalating.
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 16 Jun 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- On additions to the list of personae non gratae in the Republic of Latvia Latvia MFA 16 Jun 2025 -- On 16 June 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, took a decision in accordance with Section 61, Paragraph two of the Immigration Law on adding a citizen of Russia Pavel Priluchny and a citizen of Russia Ekaterina Andreeva to the list of personae non gratae and on barring them from entry to the Republic of Latvia for an indefinite period of time.
- Press release on the upcoming visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Sugiono to Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Jun 2025
- Drones, Distractions, Diplomacy: How Could The Israel-Iran Conflict Affect Russia's War Against Ukraine? RFE/RL 16 Jun 2025 -- After a June 14 phone call that focused on the new explosion of fighting in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump said on social media that Russian President Vladimir Putin "feels, as I do, this war in Israel-Iran should end."
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on June 16, 2025 PRC MofA 16 Jun 2025
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to claims over China reportedly lifting sanctions on UK MPs Global Times 16 Jun 2025 -- In response to claims by The Guardian on Sunday that China is considering lifting the 2021 sanctions imposed on certain British members of parliament over their lies and disinformation about the so-called human rights issue in Xinjiang, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiankun stated Monday that this matter originated from the UK's unwarranted sanctions against Chinese individuals and entities in the first place, and China's subsequent countermeasures were necessary and justified. The merits and demerits of the case, as well as its entire course, are crystal clear, Guo said.
- Xi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev PRC MofA 16 Jun 2025
- Chinese FM responds to US claims of replacing Huawei towers in Panama Global Times 16 Jun 2025 -- Responding to a Global Times reporter's question regarding US embassy's claims about replacing Huawei telecommunication towers in Panama with what it called "trusted US technology" and that the US is working to "counter malign Chinese influence in our hemisphere, making the American continent stronger and safer," and Panama President's demand for the US Embassy to stop meddling in its domestic affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday that the US has long engaged in surveillance, monitoring, and cyberattacks in Latin America and the Caribbean regions, bringing negative influence to the Western Hemisphere and making countries on the American continent feel unsafe.
- Ex-US Navy intel chief advises strategic messaging amid 'first shot' dilemma CNA 16 Jun 2025 -- A former U.S. Navy intelligence chief said Taiwan must take steps to avoid being blamed for escalation if it responds with force to Chinese naval incursions into its territorial waters.
- Top political advisor stresses jointly guarding Taiwan Strait peace, advancing reunification People's Daily 16 Jun 2025 -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Sunday emphasized the importance of staying resolute in safeguarding peace across the Taiwan Strait and working together to promote national reunification.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Jun 2025
- Measures to Minimize Damage by Disastrous Abnormal Weather Taken in DPRK KCNA 16 Jun 2025 -- Officials and workers in the power transmission and transformation sector of the DPRK are directing efforts to improving the stability of the electric power system.
- Press Statement by Director of Institute for Japan Studies under DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 16 Jun 2025 -- The director of the Institute for Japan Studies under the DPRK Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued the following press statement titled "It is the moral responsibility and international legal obligation of Japan, a war criminal state, to face up to the history and liquidate its past":
- Justice Department Declines Prosecution of Private Equity Firm Following Voluntary Disclosure of Sanctions Violations and Related Offenses Committed by Acquired Company US Dept. of Justice 16 Jun 2025 -- The Justice Department's National Security Division (NSD) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) today announced that they declined the prosecution of private equity firm White Deer Management LLC (White Deer) and its affiliates after the firm discovered and voluntarily self-disclosed criminal violations of U.S. sanctions and export laws committed by a company it acquired, Texas-based Unicat Catalyst Technologies LLC (Unicat).
- PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 15 June 2025 Gov.UK 16 Jun 2025
- Japan-Germany Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Japan-Canada Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- G7 Kananaskis Summit - Overview of Session 4 "Making the world secure" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jun 2025
- Press conference - Kananaskis, Canada Prime Minister of Australia 16 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa Prime Minister of Canada 16 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney meets with President of the United States Donald J. Trump Prime Minister of Canada 16 Jun 2025
- Transcript of Secretary (West) Shri Tanmay Lal's briefing on Prime Minister's visit to Cyprus (June 16, 2025) India MEA 16 Jun 2025
- Venezuelan National and U.S. Citizen Arrested for Sanctions Evasion and Smuggling in Scheme to Supply Venezuela's State-Owned Steel Industry US Dept. of Justice 16 Jun 2025 -- Juan Carlos Cairo-Padron, 56, of Huntsville, Texas, and Thomas Michael Fortinberry, 51, of Decatur, Alabama, were arrested on June 13, 2025 on a federal criminal complaint charging them with violating U.S. sanctions related to Venezuela, illegally smuggling goods from the United States, and money laundering. The defendants will make their initial court appearances in the Southern District of Texas today.
- Cambodia petitions world court, threatens to block imports of Thai produce Radio Free Asia 16 Jun 2025 -- Cambodia threatened Monday to ban imports of Thai fruit and vegetables within 24 hours as a border dispute deepened after bilateral talks at the weekend failed to breach the impasse between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
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