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- Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Arrives in Kagoshima, Leads Joint Operations with Partner Coast Guards US Coast Guard 20 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) arrived in Kagoshima, Japan, June 16 to conduct the first-ever trilateral operations between the U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) within Japan's territorial waters.
- USS Mount Whitney Hosts DV Day during BALTOPS 25 US Navy 20 Jun 2025 -- U.S. and NATO flag and general officers gathered for a Distinguished Visitor (DV) Day as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 25 aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) on June 17.
- Pacific Partnership 2025 Concludes Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji, June 16, 2025 US Navy 20 Jun 2025 -- Pacific Partnership 2025 officially concluded its mission stop in Fiji with a closing ceremony hosted at the Waiqanake District School on June 16, 2025.
- Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill Submits Tank Closure Plan to Regulators US Navy 20 Jun 2025 -- Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill (NCTF-RH) submitted Supplement 4 of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF) Closure Plan to the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), marking a significant milestone in the facility's permanent closure.
- Iowa Army Guard Soldiers Train at Tigerland Army News 20 Jun 2025 -- More than 4,000 Soldiers from the Iowa Army National Guard trained throughout June at Fort Polk, undergoing one of the Army's most demanding combat training events in preparation for an upcoming overseas deployment.
- Illinois Army National Guard trains with Polish Territorial Defence Force Army News 20 Jun 2025 -- Soldiers with the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois Army National Guard, recently spent two weeks in Torún, Poland, training alongside members of the Polish Territorial Defence Force.
- The Defence Forces' fleet of kamikaze drones has been reinforced with a new model Ukraine MOD 20 Jun 2025
- Operation Beech Australia DOD 20 Jun 2025 -- To assist Australian Government efforts to support Australians seeking to leave the region, Australian Defence Force personnel and aircraft have been deployed to the Middle East in non-combat roles.
- Hands-on aids boost F-35A maintenance Australia DOD 20 Jun 2025 -- Aviation technicians will be able to hone their skills on the most accurate F-35A maintenance training aids, with the arrival of two new purpose-built pieces of equipment in April.
- OPERATIONALLY DEPLOYED INS TEG ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS India PIB 20 Jun 2025 -- INS Teg, on her Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, is visiting Port Louis, Mauritius from 19-22 Jun 2025
- STEEL CUTTING OF FOURTH FLEET SUPPORT SHIP FOR INDIAN NAVY India PIB 20 Jun 2025 -- "India's change in policy towards terrorism is a result of unmatched valour & dedication of our soldiers"
- During his official visit to the United States, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington D.C. The interaction with prominent U.S. think tanks and representatives of the strategic affairs institutions, provided an opportunity to articulate Pakistan's principled stance on key regional and global issues, and to deepen understanding of Pakistan's strategic outlook. ISPR Pakistan 20 Jun 2025
- Norwegian Government commits to allocating 5 % of GDP to defence-related expenditures Government of Norway 20 Jun 2025 -- The Government will invest 5 % of GDP in strengthening Norway's defence capability and safeguarding people in Norway.
- Federal Council approves armaments policy strategy Swiss Government 20 Jun 2025 -- The deteriorating security situation calls for a rethink of Switzerland's armaments policy. At its meeting on 20 June 2025, the Federal Council therefore approved its first armaments policy strategy, which aims to maintain the remaining defence-critical industrial base in Switzerland and strengthen the broader technology and industrial base relevant to national security.
- Baiba Braže on a visit to Germany: Germany is an indispensable NATO Ally to Latvia in the Baltic Sea region Latvia MFA 20 Jun 2025 -- During her working visit to Germany, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Dr Johann Wadephul, for a discussion on the security situation in the Baltic Sea region, bilateral cooperation and the deepening of economic cooperation, as well as the NATO Summit in The Hague coming up next week (24-25 June).
- EIB backs new military base in Lithuania with €540 million loan Lithuania MND 20 Jun 2025 -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to lend €540 million for Lithuania to build a military base south of the capital Vilnius, highlighting Europe's collective commitment to bolster its defence infrastructure and deterrence capacity.
- Leaders of four EU member states call on European institutions to support joint defense initiatives on the EU's eastern border President of the Republic of Lithuania 20 Jun 2025 -- President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, together with the Prime Ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Poland, sent a letter to the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, calling for focused attention to joint European Union security initiatives along the EU's eastern border.
- Israel MOD to Sign Contract for Two Additional Boeing Refueling Aircraft for the IDF Israel MOD 20 Jun 2025 -- Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, instructed the IMOD Mission to the U.S to sign the contract with the U.S. Government to procure the fifth and sixth refueling aircraft for the Air Force, manufactured by Boeing, once approval of the Israel Defense Procurement Ministerial Committee is obtained.
- PH Army holds maritime air patrol over Central Visayas waters Philippine News Agency 20 Jun 2025 -- Air units of the Philippine Army (PA) conducted a maritime air patrol (MARPAT) over the waters of Central Visayas as part of efforts to boost its maritime domain awareness capabilities in the region.
- U.S.-Sweden Technology Safeguards Agreement US Dept. of State 20 Jun 2025 -- Today, the United States and Sweden signed the Agreement on Technology Safeguards Associated with U.S. Participation in Space Launches from Sweden, or the U.S.-Sweden Technology Safeguards Agreement.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Swedish Foreign Minister Stenergard US Dept. of State 20 Jun 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Kombos US Dept. of State 20 Jun 2025
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- 20 June 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 20 Jun 2025
- UN Peacebuilding Commission 'more needed than ever' amid rising conflict UN News 20 Jun 2025 -- Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and other senior officials from across the world have spoken about how international support was critical to putting their countries on the path to peace.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council Open Debate on the Threats to International Peace and Security UN Secretary-General 20 Jun 2025
- Gaza's Taps Running Dry: Fuel Crisis Deepens Daily Struggle for Families UNICEF 20 Jun 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson, James Elder, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
- Gaza horrors continue as the weakest succumb to injuries and disease UN News 20 Jun 2025 -- Death and suffering in Gaza are ever-present and the enclave's people now have little choice but to risk their lives to fetch aid supplies, UN agencies said on Friday.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Palestine Government of Norway 20 Jun 2025
- "As Muslims, it is imperative for us to act in unity and solidarity" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 20 Jun 2025 -- Addressing the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, President Erdoğan said: "As Muslims, it is imperative for us to act in unity and solidarity, to act with the awareness of brotherhood, without losing any further time and in a manner befitting our faith. During this critical period, it is not only a necessity but also an obligation for us to set aside our differences of opinion and strengthen our friendship and togetherness without allowing the seeds of discord sown amongst us to flourish."
- The IDF Completed a Series of Strikes in the Heart of Tehran Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- More than 50 IAF Fighter Jets Struck Priority Targets of the Nuclear Weapons Program and Industrial Sites for the Production of Missile Components in Tehran Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- Over 25 IAF Fighter Jets Struck and Neutralized Over 35 Missile Storage and Launch Infrastructure Components in the Areas of Tabriz and Kermanshah in Iran Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- The IDF Struck the Internal Security Headquarters of the Iranian Regime in Tehran Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- The IDF Struck the Internal Security Headquarters of the Iranian Regime in Tehran Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- The IDF Has Eliminated the Commander of the Hezbollah Firepower Array in the Litani Sector Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- The IDF Struck Military Infrastructure in Southwestern Iran Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- The IAF Struck Ready-To-Fire Launchers and an Iranian Military Cell, Thwarting a Missile Barrage Toward Israel Overnight Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- Over 15 UAVs Launched From Iran Toward Israel Were Intercepted by the IAF Today Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- The Chief of the General Staff: "To remove a threat of such magnitude, against such an enemy, we must be ready for a prolonged campaign. The IDF is prepared. Day by day, our freedom to operate is expanding, and the enemy's is narrowing" Israel Defense Forces 20 Jun 2025
- How Iranian missile struck at the heart of Israeli cyber empire in Beer al-Sabe Press TV 20 Jun 2025 -- A day after the Israeli regime launched multiple coordinated cyberattacks targeting Iran's banking network and state television, Iran responded with a missile strike on what is widely regarded as the regime's cyber capital.
- Iran's missile, drone barrage hits Israeli military sites, command and control hubs Press TV 20 Jun 2025 -- In a fresh wave of Operation True Promise III, Iranian armed forces on Friday launched a barrage of missiles and drones at military targets in the south and north of occupied territories.
- Iran exercising its legitimate right to self-defense, FM Araghchi tells E3 counterparts Press TV 20 Jun 2025 -- The first high-level meeting between Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and his E3 counterparts as well as the European Union's foreign policy chief has concluded, with both sides agreeing to meet again in the near future.
- Israeli attack on ambulances, enabled by world's silence, amounts to 'war crime': FM spox Press TV 20 Jun 2025 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's attack on a Red Crescent ambulance in Tehran as a blatant war crime and a serious violation of international humanitarian law.
- Third hospital in Tehran deliberately targeted in a week of Israeli aggression Press TV 20 Jun 2025 -- A third hospital in the Iranian capital Tehran was deliberately attacked early on Friday by the Zionist regime, according to Iran's ministry of health.
- No return to diplomacy amid aggression against Iran in which US is complicit: FM Press TV 20 Jun 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has ruled out diplomatic negotiations as long as the wanton aggression against the Islamic Republic continues, holding the United States complicit in it.
- Leader's advisor Ali Shamkhani, injured in Israeli aggression, says 'dawn of victory is near' Press TV 20 Jun 2025 -- Putting an end to speculation, Admiral Ali Shamkhani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has confirmed that he is recovering from injuries sustained in an Israeli aggression last week.
- Iran Fires About 20 Missiles at Israel - Reports Sputnik 20 Jun 2025 -- Iran has fired about 20 missiles at Israel, Israeli news portal Ynet reported on Friday.
- Imposing Sanctions Targeting Entities Facilitating Procurement of Sensitive Machinery for Iran's Defense Industry US Dept. of State 20 Jun 2025 -- "Today, the United States is sanctioning eight entities and one individual, and identifying one vessel as blocked property, for their involvement in the procurement and shipment of proliferation-sensitive machinery from China for Iran's defense industry."
- Treasury Targets Entities Procuring Sensitive Machinery for Iran's Defense Industry US Treasury 20 Jun 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating one individual and eight entities, and identifying one vessel as blocked property, for their involvement in the procurement and transshipment of sensitive machinery for Iran's defense industry. The vessel, SHUN KAI XING, owned by Hong Kong-based Unico Shipping Co Ltd, was carrying this machinery for OFAC-designated Rayan Roshd Afzar Company (RRA) and Towse Sanaye Nim Resanaye Tarashe, a company controlled by RRA executives.
- Trump To Decide 'Within 2 Weeks' On US Action As Israel Threatens Khamenei, Vows Further Attacks on Iran RFE/RL 20 Jun 2025 -- The White House said President Donald Trump will make a decision "within two weeks" on whether to get directly involved in the Israeli-Iran conflict, while Israel threatened further attacks against Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile assets as the violence showed no signs of easing.
- Trump to decide on Iran action in 2 weeks: White House People's Daily 20 Jun 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Thursday.
- IAEA Director General Grossi's Statement to UNSC on Situation in Iran IAEA 20 Jun 2025 -- "Attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur."
- UN experts condemn Israeli attack on Iran and urge end to hostilities OHCHR 20 Jun 2025 -- UN experts* today unequivocally condemned recent Israeli military attacks against Iran, which have targeted nuclear facilities, energy and military infrastructure, as well as residential and media buildings across multiple locations.
- Statement by UNICEF ad interim Representative to Iran, Monika Oledzka Nielsen, on the Impact of escalating hostilities on children in Iran UNICEF 20 Jun 2025 -- The continued escalation of hostilities in Iran poses a grave threat to the lives and well-being of millions of children.
- 'A fire no one can control': UN warns of spiralling Iran-Israel war UN News 20 Jun 2025 -- The world stands on the edge of catastrophe, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, as Israel's military campaign inside Iran intensifies and strikes on nuclear facilities threaten to trigger a catastrophe.
- Window to Prevent Catastrophic Escalation between Iran, Israel Has Not Yet Closed, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Urging Cessation of Hostilities UN Security Council 20 Jun 2025 -- Warning that further escalation between Israel and Iran could "ignite a fire that no one can control", UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on both parties to "give peace a chance" during an emergency meeting of the Security Council — where Israeli and Iranian delegations exchanged sharp accusations of aggression and fuelling instability across the region.
- Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Confrontation That Could Ignite Fire 'No One Can Control' Secretary-General Urges Security Council, Parties to Conflict 'Give Peace a Chance' UN Security Council 20 Jun 2025
- UN rights chief: Israel-Iran hostilities inflict severe civilian harm People's Daily 20 Jun 2025 -- The large-scale attacks carried out by Israel across Iran, along with missile and drone strikes launched by Iran in response, have caused serious human rights and humanitarian impacts on civilians and risk igniting a broader regional conflict, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said in a statement issued on Thursday.
- Australian Embassy in Tehran Australia DFAT 20 Jun 2025 -- The Australian Government has directed the departure of all Australian officials and dependants and suspended operations at our Embassy in Tehran, based on advice about the deteriorating security environment in Iran.
- Giving negotiations a chance - Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Geneva for nuclear talks Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Jun 2025 -- Israel has been attacking targets in Iran for a week now. Iran has reacted with air attacks on Israel. Germany, France and the UK are starting a diplomatic initiative aimed at opening the way for a negotiated solution.
- Chinese FM responds to question on preferred mediator in Iran-Israel conflict, reaffirms willingness to play a 'constructive role' Global Times 20 Jun 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about whom China hopes will lead mediation efforts and whether China will propose its own initiatives, following Russian President Vladimir Putin's confirmation of Russia's readiness to mediate dialogue between Iran and Israel, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Friday that after Israel launched military actions against Iran, China has actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, maintaining communication with all relevant parties, including Iran and Israel, to help de-escalate tensions and prevent the region from descending into greater turmoil.
- PH raises Alert Level 3 in Israel, Iran Philippine News Agency 20 Jun 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday raised Alert Level 3 in both Israel and Iran effective immediately, enjoining all overseas Filipinos (OFs) in the two warring countries to return to the Philippines.
- Israel didn't anticipate Iran would demonstrate such military capabilities: Maduro Press TV 20 Jun 2025 -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says the Zionist regime did not anticipate the Islamic Republic of Iran would demonstrate such military capabilities in its retaliatory operation.
- European Diplomats Report No Progress After Talks In Geneva As Trump Considers US Action In Iran RFE/RL 20 Jun 2025 -- Israel and Iran exchanged more strikes on June 20 as diplomatic efforts led by France, Britain, and Germany yielded only a statement expressing "grave concerns" about the escalation of tensions and a willingness to meet again.
- Russia Finds Talk of Regime Change in Iran 'Unacceptable' Sputnik 20 Jun 2025 -- Russia believes that talk about regime change in Iran, including the possible assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is "unacceptable," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
- E3 + EU Foreign Ministers' statement: 20 June 2025 UK FCDO 20 Jun 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK and the High Representative of the EU on escalation of tensions in the Middle East
- A diplomatic solution is in the interests of all concerned. Even now, it is not out of reach.: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Jun 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iran.
- Japan-Israel Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 20 Jun 2025
- Xi says ceasefire an urgent priority in Middle East during phone talks with Putin People's Daily 20 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that ceasefire must be an urgent priority in the Middle East.
- Is Military Intervention In Iran A Viable Path To Regime Change? RFE/RL 20 Jun 2025 -- The question of whether Israel's objective in its escalating conflict with Iran extends beyond targeting Tehran's nuclear and missile infrastructure to pursuing regime change has become a central topic of debate among analysts and observers.
- Iran, Israel, And The High-Stakes Gamble Of Intervention RFE/RL 20 Jun 2025
- Joint statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on World Refugee Day European Commission 20 Jun 2025 -- On World Refugee Day, we commemorate the strength and resilience of refugees, who have left their homes not by choice, but due to conflict, violence, persecution or human rights violations.
- Secretary-General's message on World Refugee Day UN Secretary-General 20 Jun 2025
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine UNOCHA 20 Jun 2025
- CCG expels Philippine official vessel near Huangyan Dao Global Times 20 Jun 2025 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Friday that it has taken necessary measures against Philippine official vessel 3006, which deliberately intruded into the adjacent waters of China's Huangyan Dao, despite repeated warnings and dissuasions from the Chinese side.
- China Coast Guard expels Philippine official vessel deliberately intruding into adjacent waters of Huangyan Dao: spokesperson Global Times 20 Jun 2025 -- Despite repeated warnings and dissuasions from the Chinese side, Philippine official vessel 3006 deliberately intruded into the adjacent waters of China's Huangyan Dao, China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson Liu Dejun said in a statement on Friday. In accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the CCG took necessary measures, including issuing warnings, tracking and monitoring, expelling the vessel, and using water cannons to alert the ship, which are all carried out in a professional, standardized, justified, and lawful manner.
- China expels Philippine vessel at Huangyan Dao People's Daily 20 Jun 2025 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday expelled the official Philippine vessel 3006 from China's territorial waters around Huangyan Dao in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, a CCG spokesperson said.
- China slams Philippines for illegal operations in South China Sea People's Daily 20 Jun 2025 -- A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday warned the Philippines that any attempts to infringe upon China's territorial sovereignty are futile.
- Targeting Illicit Traders and Shipping Facilitators Sustaining the Houthis US Dept. of State 20 Jun 2025 -- Today, the United States is sanctioning a range of actors who have generated significant revenue for Iran-backed Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis.
- Treasury Sanctions Houthi Illicit Oil Trading and Shipping US Treasury 20 Jun 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking its single largest action to date against Iran-backed Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, targeting four individuals, 12 entities, and two vessels that have imported oil and other illicit goods in support of the terrorist group.
- Syria - lifting of economic sanctions Swiss Government 20 Jun 2025 -- On 20 June, the Federal Council decided to lift economic sanctions against Syria. Switzerland is thereby aligning itself with the EU's decision of 27 May.
- From Syria, UN refugee chief calls for greater solidarity with displaced people UN News 20 Jun 2025 -- Although record numbers of people - over 122 million worldwide - have been uprooted due to war, violence and persecution, their ability to find safety and support is threatened more than ever.
- Operation Sindoor is proof that New India is assertive, resolute and will no longer be a victim of terrorism, it will respond with strength & strategy: Raksha Mantri India PIB 20 Jun 2025 -- "Operation Sindoor sent a powerful message to terrorists and their patrons that New India is assertive, resolute and will no longer be a victim of terrorism, but respond with strength & strategy," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while interacting with soldiers at Northern Command, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir on June 20, 2025
- Statement by the Co-Chairs of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Jun 2025 -- On June 20, 2025, the International Follow-up Committee on Libya, co-chaired by SRSG and Head of UNSMIL, Hanna Tetteh, and Ambassador Christian Buck, convened at Senior Official level in Berlin, in support of the implementation of a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations, leading to a political solution of the Libyan crisis.
- Former Haitian Mayor and Human Rights Violator Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Lying about Past Involvement in Political Violence US Dept. of Justice 20 Jun 2025 -- Jean Morose Viliena, the former Mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, was sentenced today to nine years in prison followed by three years of supervised release by Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV for the District of Massachusetts for possessing and using a Permanent Resident Card he had fraudulently obtained by falsely stating that he had not ordered, carried out, or materially assisted in extrajudicial and political killings and other acts of violence against the Haitian people.
- For too long, 'unbound horrors' have unfolded in Sudan UN News 20 Jun 2025 -- Hostilities continue to escalate across Sudan's North Darfur and Kordofan regions, with reports of civilian casualties, sexual violence, abductions and looting, the UN human rights chief warned on Friday, describing the consequences as disastrous.
- Sudan: Türk warns of catastrophic surge in violence OHCHR 20 Jun 2025 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warned today of the disastrous consequences stemming from ongoing and escalating hostilities across the North Darfur and Kordofan regions in Sudan, where civilian casualties, sexual violence, abductions and looting have been reported in multiple areas.
- IOM Sounds Alarm Over Suspension of Life-Saving Transport in South Sudan IOM 20 Jun 2025 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is deeply alarmed by the suspension of its life-saving transport services for thousands of displaced people in South Sudan due to critical funding shortfalls.
- Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Claims in Indian Media That Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Said that Pakistan Requested a Ceasefire Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jun 2025 -- In response to media queries regarding claims in Indian media that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, said that Pakistan requested a ceasefire, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued the following statement:
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- The Hidden Threat: How DanaBot Malware Facilitated Data Theft and Russian State-Sponsored Spying RFE/RL 20 Jun 2025 -- The email arrived in inboxes - thousands possibly - around the world on January 15, 2020, billed as the latest update from international observers monitoring the situation in eastern Ukraine.
- High-Ranking Member of Violent Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for His Role in an International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 20 Jun 2025 -- A Mexican national and violent member of Los Zetas cartel was sentenced today to 35 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $792 million for conspiring to manufacture and distribute large quantities of cocaine and marijuana knowing that the drugs would be unlawfully imported into the United States.
- Co-Founder of Los Cuinis Drug Cartel Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison; High-Ranking Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) Operative Pleads Guilty US Dept. of Justice 20 Jun 2025 -- Today, a Mexican national and the co-founder of the armed, violent, and prolific Los Cuinis drug cartel was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a major drug trafficking conspiracy.
- ICYMI: ICE Agents Now Face a 500% Increase in Assaults Against Them DHS 20 Jun 2025 -- DHS releases new data highlighting the dangers brave federal law enforcement faces while protecting and serving American communities
- Plenary session of St Petersburg International Economic Forum President of Russia 20 Jun 2025 -- Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. This year's theme is Shared Values: The Foundations of Growth in a Multipolar World.
- Putin's Message to the West at SPIEF: Your Dominance is Over - BRICS+ is the Future Sputnik 20 Jun 2025 -- In his speech at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Vladimir Putin touched on array of issues, from Western neocolonialism and emerging global power centers to Russia's economic prospects and defense exports potential. Sputnik asked experts in each of these areas to share their thoughts.
- Russia Adjusts Baltic Sea Borders Amid NATO War Prep on its Doorstep Sputnik 20 Jun 2025 -- The Russian government has officially replaced a Soviet-era list of coordinates used to define the baselines of its territorial waters in the Baltic Sea — the first update in nearly 40 years.
- Conversation with National Security Adviser, Commander of the Royal Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa President of Russia 20 Jun 2025 -- On the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the President of Russia met with Representative of the King of Bahrain for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, National Security Adviser, Commander of the Royal Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister without Portfolio in the Government of the Republic of Serbia, Co-Chairman of the Intergovernmental Russian-Serbian Committee on Trade, Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation Nenad Popovic Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jun 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Secretary General of the Organisation of Black Sea Economic Cooperation Lazar Comanescu, St Petersburg Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jun 2025
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Dealing with the shadow fleet requires joint and coordinated action Estonia MFA 20 Jun 2025 -- Today, on 19 June, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna participated in a high-level video meeting to discuss dealing with Russia's shadow fleet.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on June 20, 2025 PRC MofA 20 Jun 2025
- Conversation with member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee, Vice Premier of the China's State Council Ding Xuexiang President of Russia 20 Jun 2025 -- On the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin had a conversation with member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang.
- Chinese efficiency boosts Central Asia infrastructure with region's first light rail in Kazakhstan People's Daily 20 Jun 2025 -- Near the international airport in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, a light rail train, painted in the deep blue of Kazakh national flag, hangs on the newly built elevated tracks, its car bodies freshly hoisted into place.
- Chinese firm makes breakthrough in reusable rocket technology as ground test succeeds Global Times 20 Jun 2025 -- A Chinese firm has made a major breakthrough in reusable rocket technology as the first-stage propulsion system of the Zhuque-3 rocket, developed by private company LandSpace, successfully completed a large-scale ground test on Friday at the Dongfeng commercial space pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province.
- PM Luxon meets with President Xi Jinping New Zealand Government 20 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- PM Luxon concludes successful China visit New Zealand Government 20 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Xi meets NZ Prime Minister, calls for greater emphasis on cooperation Global Times 20 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday, calling on both sides to place greater emphasis on cooperation, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
- China, New Zealand should place greater emphasis on cooperation PRC MND 20 Jun 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday, calling on both sides to place greater emphasis on cooperation.
- Taiwan VP Hsiao outlines efforts to prevent conflict amid China's threats CNA 20 Jun 2025 -- Taiwan is doing everything it can to prevent a military conflict with China, including building up asymmetric defense capabilities and fortifying public resilience, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said in a recent interview.
- China firmly opposes any provocations in name of 'freedom of navigation' through Taiwan Straits Global Times 20 Jun 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding claims made by the DPP authorities in the island of Taiwan that 46 PLA planes crossed the so-called median line in the Taiwan Straits in the past 24 hours and whether it has anything to do with the British and Japanese naval vessels that went through the Straits or with the visit of US congressmen to Taiwan recently, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated on Friday that the Taiwan question bears on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Pursuing 'independence' by military means is doomed to fail: FM responds to DPP's 'espionage' provocations Global Times 20 Jun 2025 -- No matter what the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities say or do, it cannot change the fact that Taiwan is an integral part of China, nor can it alter the historical trend that China will inevitably and must be reunified, FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing on Friday.
- PLA spokesperson slams UK warship's sailing through Taiwan Strait PRC MND 20 Jun 2025 -- On June 18th, the UK's offshore patrol vessel (OPV) HMS Spey sailed through the Taiwan Strait and hyped it up publicly. Troops assigned to the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command (ETC) tracked and monitored the action of the UK warship throughout the process and dealt with it effectively, said Senior Captain Liu Runke, spokesperson for the navy of the Chinese PLA ETC, in a written statement released on Friday.
- Ministry of National Defense Statement on the PRC's Carrier Rocket Launch ROC MND 20 Jun 2025
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Jun 2025
- Ministry of National Defense Statement on the PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol ROC MND 20 Jun 2025
- Chinese PLA's Eastern Theater Command effectively responds to UK warship's transit through Taiwan Straits, slams UK's intentional provocations Global Times 20 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s Eastern Theater Command issued a statement on Friday regarding the UK offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey's transit through the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday, slamming the UK for publicly hyping up the transit.
- Albares reiterates Spain's commitment to freedom and democracy in Belarus Spain MFA 20 Jun 2025 -- The minister receives the opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and shows his support in defending her democratic aspirations.
- Minister Anand and United Arab Emirates' Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs strengthen bilateral relationship Canada 20 Jun 2025
- Minister Sidhu meets with Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade Canada 20 Jun 2025
- Speech by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Kiel Security Conference Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Jun 2025
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 20 Jun 2025
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