23 June 2025 Military News |
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- U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab AFRICOM 23 Jun 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on June 19, 2025.
Defense Policy / Programs
- US, Sweden partner for CSAR training US Air Force 23 Jun 2025 -- In the challenging terrain of northern Sweden, the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano, Italy and Swedish air force rangers based out of Ronneby, Sweden, collaborated to accomplish high-stakes personnel recovery training from March 30 through June 14. What began as planned participation in the Arctic Challenge Exercise transformed into a focused bilateral mission in one of Europe's most strategically vital regions.
- U.S. and Indonesian Navies Commence Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2025 US Navy 23 Jun 2025 -- The United States Navy and the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) and Marine Corps (KORMAR RI) commenced Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2025 with an opening ceremony June 23, 2025 at Madura Pier onboard the TNI-AL Second Fleet Command.
- Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga US Navy 23 Jun 2025 -- Pacific Partnership has returned to the Kingdom of Tonga to conduct the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster response readiness mission present in the Indo-Pacific region, June 18, 2025.
- FRCE Innovation Lab manufactures quick win for F-35 fleet US Navy 23 Jun 2025 -- At the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) Innovation Lab, a team of two fulfilled a request from the F-35 Joint Program Office to use additive manufacturing - commonly referred to as 3D printing - to produce an O-ring installation tool used for all three variants of the fifth-generation fighter jet.
- Tripoli Arrives in Sasebo, Japan US Navy 23 Jun 2025 -- The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, June 23, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Indo-Pacific.
- BALTOPS 25 concludes in Kiel, Germany US Navy 23 Jun 2025 -- Sixteen NATO Allies concluded the 54th iteration of exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25), in Kiel, Germany, June 20, 2025.
- Blue Ridge Returns to Japan After Summer Patrol US Navy 23 Jun 2025 -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, June 23, marking the completion of the scheduled patrol in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns home after 62-day patrol in the Windward Passage US Coast Guard 23 Jun 2025 -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport, Friday, following a 62-day patrol in the Windward Passage.
- NATO Secretary General outlines expectations ahead of historic Summit NATO 23 Jun 2025 -- On Monday 23 June [2025] NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, outlined his expectations for the NATO Summit in The Hague. This year's Summit takes place on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June and will bring together heads of state and government from across the Alliance; it will be hosted by the Netherlands for the first time.
- Defense Spending, Ukraine, And Trump: What To Expect At NATO's Hague Summit RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- NATO leaders will gather in The Hague on June 24-25 with one key question looming: Can they agree on a hefty new defense spending target of 5 percent of GDP?"
- Upcoming NATO summit eyes defense budget increase, 'likely to demonstrate transatlantic rift' Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- A NATO summit is set to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Dutch city of the Hague, as the US pushes its allies to sharply increase their defense spending to 5 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP).
- Meeting with graduates of higher military schools President of Russia 23 Jun 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with top graduates of higher military schools of the Defence Ministry, the Emergencies Ministry, the Federal Security Service, the Federal Guard Service, the National Guard, the Interior Ministry, the Investigative Committee and the Federal Penitentiary Service in the St George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
- Russia Wipes Out Simulated Enemy Warships During Baltic Fleet Drills Sputnik 23 Jun 2025 -- Russian servicemen used missile systems deployed near the coast of the Kaliningrad Region and the Gulf of Finland to destroy the targets.
- 1,000 service members have started learning the fundamentals of defense procurement thanks to the Army+ course Ukraine MOD 23 Jun 2025
- Rustem Umerov: Working with Kongsberg on solutions to strengthen the protection of the population and critical infrastructure Ukraine MOD 23 Jun 2025
- Front line drone technology to fuel UK - Ukraine partnership Gov.UK 23 Jun 2025 -- A landmark agreement between the UK and Ukraine to share battlefield technology has been reached today, boosting Ukraine's drone production and linking up the UK's defence industry with the cutting-edge technology being developed on the front lines in Ukraine.
- Meeting with the Norwegian Defence Minister: new NASAMS systems, joint UAV procurement, and $400 million for Ukrainian-made weapons Ukraine MOD 23 Jun 2025
- Bulletproof and versatile: Ukraine's arsenal of ground robotic systems has been reinforced with a new addition Ukraine MOD 23 Jun 2025
- New Zealand announces further aid for Ukraine New Zealand Government 23 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of support for Ukraine ahead of this week's NATO Summit in the Hague.
- Vessels of PLA Nansha Garrison hold multi-course training in South China Sea Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Nansha Garrison recently deployed two dedicated replenishment ships to collaborate with helicopters in recent multi-course training sessions in the South China Sea, aiming to boost the troops' comprehensive combat capabilities.
- U.S. turns Taiwan into cash machine through soaring arms sales People's Daily 23 Jun 2025 -- "Ukraine is convinced that Iran's nuclear program must be brought to an end so that it never again poses a threat neither to the countries of the Middle East nor to any other state."
- UK to deliver on 5% NATO pledge as Government drives greater security for working people Gov.UK 23 Jun 2025 -- Working people will be more secure as the Prime Minister will make a historic commitment at the NATO Summit to spend 5% of GDP on national security.
- Trench warfare doctrine put to the test Australia DOD 23 Jun 2025 -- Engineers explosively breach wire obstacles surrounding an enemy trench system, under covering fire from two M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks.
- INS TEG ON OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT TO THE SOUTH WEST IOR CONCLUDES VISIT TO PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS India PIB 23 Jun 2025 -- INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 Jun 2025.
- Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on June 16 - 22, 2025 Lithuania MND 23 Jun 2025
- European Defence Industry Programme: Council ready to start negotiations with the European Parliament EC/CEU 23 Jun 2025 -- Today, member state representatives (Coreper) adopted a mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament on the proposal to establish the European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (EDIP).
- Philippines to be Removed as a Situation of Concern in the United Nations Secretary-General's Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict Philippines DFA 23 Jun 2025 -- The 2024 report of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Children and Armed Conflict, released on 20 June 2025, reported that the situation of the Philippines will be removed from the agenda of children and armed conflict in 2025.
- UN Children and Armed Conflict report drops PH from 'concerns' list Philippine News Agency 23 Jun 2025 -- The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's 2024 Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict has confirmed that the Philippines will be officially removed from the list of situations of concern in 2025.
- Sweden signs agreement with US on advanced space technology Government Offices of Sweden 23 Jun 2025 -- Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard today signed an agreement with the United States that will enable American companies to export advanced space technology to Sweden.
- President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situation in Middle East and Finland's preparations for NATO Summit Finnish Government 23 Jun 2025 -- In their meeting on Monday 23 June, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the current situation in the Middle East.
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Other Conflicts
- 23 June 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 23 Jun 2025
- Call for accountability after violence against Gaza activists in Egypt and Libya OHCHR 23 Jun 2025
- UNRWA and the Palestinian Authority receive €202 million of support to ensure key services on the ground European Commission 23 Jun 2025 -- The European Commission is stepping up its support to the Palestinian people by allocating a total of €202 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA) and the Palestinian Authority under the Comprehensive and Multiannual Programme for Palestine's Recovery and Resilience.
- PM Netanyahu at an Air Force Arrow unit: "The objective - total victory; no less." Israel - Prime Minister 23 Jun 2025
- Israeli Air Force strikes command centers and assets belonging to the Internal Security Forces and the IRGC in Tehran Israel MFA 23 Jun 2025 -- These command centers have significant military effect and additionally they impact the regime's ability to impose control.
- Operation Rising Lion - update Israel MFA 23 Jun 2025 -- As of June 23, 2025, over 500 ballistic missiles and over 1,000 UAVs have been launched at Israel from Iran.
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin-June 23, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 23 Jun 2025
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin-June 23, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 23 Jun 2025
- The IDF Struck Surface-to-Surface Missile Launch and Storage Sites That Were Aimed Toward Israeli Territory Israel Defense Forces 23 Jun 2025
- The IDF Struck Six Airports in Iran: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Destroyed 15 Iranian Regime Fighter Jets and Attack Helicopters Israel Defense Forces 23 Jun 2025
- Over 50 Israeli Air Force Fighter Jets Struck Military Targets in Tehran Israel Defense Forces 23 Jun 2025
- Dozens of Iranian UAVs Intercepted With Electronic Warfare During Operation "Rising Lion" Israel Defense Forces 23 Jun 2025
- The IDF Completed a Series of Strikes in Western Iran: Missiles and UAV Storage Sites Were Struck Israel Defense Forces 23 Jun 2025
- The IAF Completed a Series of Strikes in Western Iran: Underground Military Infrastructure Used to Store Missiles and Launchers Targeted Israel Defense Forces 23 Jun 2025
- Israel Pounds Tehran After Trump Speaks Of Possible 'Regime Change' In Iran RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- Loud explosions rocked parts of Tehran after US President Donald Trump suggested he might welcome the toppling of the government in Iran despite members of his administration insisting that recent attacks on the country were not intended to bring about "regime change."
- Op. Tidings of Victory: Iran pounds US military base in Qatar in retaliatory operation Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iranian armed forces have launched a missile barrage at American military bases in Qatar in a retaliatory operation a day after Iranian nuclear sites were targeted by US bombers.
- For the first time, IRGC uses multi-warhead Ghadr-H missiles against Zionist entity Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), in a statement on Monday, announced that it used multi-warhead Ghadr ballistic missiles for the first time during the latest phase of Operation True Promise III.
- Iran's top general vows non-stop operations until Netanyahu is brought to his knees Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's top military general has vowed to continue retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime "with full force" until Benjamin Netanyahu is brought to "utter helplessness."
- True Promise III: Iran unleashes several new-generation missiles in fresh wave Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran carried out the new phase of Operation True Promise III with a barrage of new-generation missiles, which made direct impacts across occupied territories.
- 'Good News of Victory': Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against US Bases in Middle East Sputnik 23 Jun 2025 -- Eyewitnesses told Sputnik that their houses were shaking amid loud sounds similar to explosions in the northern parts of the Qatari capital of Doha.
- What Comes Next: Iran's Options After US Strikes On Its Nuclear Sites RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- US air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have upended the already tense standoff between Tehran, Washington, and Israel, raising urgent questions about what comes next -- and just how far Iran might go in its retaliation.
- The Strait Of Hormuz: What Is It And Why Does It Matter? RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- Iranian lawmakers have been backing calls to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global trade route, where more than a fifth of the world's oil supply passes every day.
- Analysis: Iran's Attack On US Air Base In Qatar Highly Symbolic RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- The Iranian missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar was a highly symbolic act, carefully calibrated to send a message of resolve while avoiding a broader and more destructive conflict.
- Iran decided to punish US aggressors; won't accept imposed peace: Def. Min Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's defense minister says the country will never yield to forcible reconciliation with aggressors, while condemning the American aggression against the country.
- Iran's parliament weighing suspension of cooperation with IAEA: Speaker Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said on Monday that the top legislative body is considering a bill to suspend Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- FM Araghchi says he had 'very good' meeting with Putin in Moscow Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iranian foreign minister says he held a very good meeting and detailed talks with the Russian president about the Israeli regime's ongoing acts of aggression against Iran.
- Iran has 'clear expectations' from Russia based on strategic partnership deal: FM spox Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said the country has "clear expectations" from Russia regarding the Israeli-American aggression, based on the Strategic Partnership Agreement between Tehran and Moscow.
- Iran's FM meets Putin; commends Russia's stance after Israeli, US aggression Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized Iran's close coordination with Russia on regional and nuclear issues amid unprovoked Israeli and American aggression.
- 'Time not on your side': Iran warns US of 'unpredictable' consequences of its aggression Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's highest operational command unit has warned the US that the Islamic Republic's imminent retaliation against unlawful and unprovoked aggression on the country's nuclear sites carries unforeseeable consequences, noting that time is not on Washington's side.
- US aggression gives Iranian armed forces 'free hand' for any retaliatory action: Top general Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's top military general says the American aggression against the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities has given the country's armed forces free hand for any retaliatory measure.
- Iran slams US for 'betrayal of diplomacy' after aggression on peaceful nuclear sites Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the US military aggression on Iranian soil, saying Washington's actions are "unprecedentedly dangerous" and a "betrayal of diplomacy."
- No radioactive contamination near nuclear sites targeted by US: Health ministry Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's health ministry says no radiological contamination has been reported near the nuclear facilities that were earlier struck by the US military in different locations across the country.
- Pezeshkian: Iran seeks peace but will make aggressors regret their actions Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that while Iran seeks peace, it will make the aggressors regret their actions, referring to the Israeli regime and the United States.
- Iran Evacuated Equipment, Uranium From Fordow Facility Days Before US Strikes - Reports Sputnik 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran removed equipment and uranium from the Fordow nuclear facility days before US strikes, the New York Times reports, citing two Israeli officials.
- Mossad-affiliated network dismantled in Iran amid imposed war; a spy executed Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Iranian security agencies have dismantled a network affiliated with the Israeli spy agency Mossad amid the ongoing war imposed on the Islamic Republic and executed its ring-leader.
- Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate The White House 23 Jun 2025
- Smith, Meeks, Himes Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 23 Jun 2025
- Rogers Responds to Iran's Strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar House Armed Services Committee 23 Jun 2025
- US Used Misleading Maneuver by Sending Some Bombers Away From Middle East - Reports Sputnik 23 Jun 2025 -- The United States used a diversionary maneuver by sending a group of bombers with their radar transponders turned on in the opposite direction from the Middle East, while a group of planes carrying bunker busters with their transponders turned off flew toward Iran, the New York Times reported.
- US move to bomb Iranian nuclear sites divide GOP supporters: media reports Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- The US move to attack three nuclear sites in Iran has divided Trump supporters in the US and unsettled some allies, the Washington Post reported.
- Trump Speaks Of Possible 'Regime Change' In Iran Following US Air Strikes RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- US President Donald Trump suggested he might welcome the toppling of the government in Tehran, hours after members of his administration insisted that recent attacks on Iran were not intended to bring about "regime change."
- US issues 'worldwide caution' as tensions in the Middle East escalate: report Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- The US State Department issued a "worldwide caution" for Americans on Sunday, saying that the conflict in the Middle East could put those traveling or living abroad at an increased security risk, the AFP reported.
- U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear sites sparks fears of wider conflict People's Daily 23 Jun 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States has completed attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran, namely Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.
- IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors IAEA 23 Jun 2025
- Iran: UN Fact-Finding Mission, Special Rapporteur call for civilian protection and respect for human rights as Israeli attacks cause extensive suffering OHCHR 23 Jun 2025 -- The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran and the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran urged all parties in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran to immediately respect international law and protect civilians, who have borne the brunt of casualties so far.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Qatar UN Secretary-General 23 Jun 2025
- US military aggression on Iran's nuclear sites marks a 'perilous turn': UN chief Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said the bombing of Iran's peaceful nuclear sites by the United States marks a "perilous turn", warning that the region cannot endure yet another "cycle of destruction."
- Russian Foreign Ministry Statement regarding the spiralling escalation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jun 2025
- Middle East on edge as Iran weighs response to US strike Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- Tension is continuously building up in the Middle East as the world is closely watching how Iran will respond to US' strikes on its nuclear sites. Iran issued a stark warning to the US government on Monday, saying that the attack on its nuclear sites expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces, Reuters reported.
- Attacking nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards seriously violates UN Charter and international law: Chinese FM Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- When asked to comment on a media inquiry regarding the US strike on Iranian #nuclear facilities, that the world had actually witnessed US' unilateral attack on a sovereign country, as well as a dangerous and unprecedented incident of attacking nuclear facilities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China had made its position clear: attacking nuclear facilities under the safeguard of the International Atomic Energy Agency constitutes a serious violation of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law.
- China urges to intensify efforts to de-escalate tensions: FM on question about possible disruptions to Strait of Hormuz Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- When asked about Iran's parliament reportedly endorsing closing the Strait of Hormuz and about China's comments and whether China has held talks with Iran regarding the issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that the Persian Gulf and its surrounding waters are vital channels for international goods and energy trade.
- Chinese FM calls for actions from UN Security Council after US' strike on Iranian nuclear facilities Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding the draft UN Security Council resolution reportedly put forward by Russia, China, and Pakistan on the situation in Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that the US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities constitutes a serious violation of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and has further intensified tensions in the Middle East. He stressed that the Security Council can't remain inactive in the face of such developments.
- 3,125 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran; large-scale government-organized evacuation completed: FM spokesperson Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- 3,125 Chinese citizens have been safely evacuated from Iran, including a 10-month-old baby, a 70-year-old senior, and citizens from Hong Kong and Taiwan, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday when sharing the latest updates on the evacuation of Chinese citizens from Iran and Israel.
- U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities - (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Jun 2025
- Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry of DPRK Strongly Denounces U.S. Military Attack on Iran KCNA 23 Jun 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on June 23 as regards the U.S. military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities:
- Meeting with Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi President of Russia 23 Jun 2025 -- The President met in the Kremlin with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi.
- Putin Meets Iran's Top Diplomat Araghchi in Kremlin Sputnik 23 Jun 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Moscow to hold 'serious consultations' with President Putin following the US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
- Attacks on Iranian nuclear sites undermine global trust: Russia's atomic chief Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- Russia's top atomic official has said that US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities have damaged the confidence that once existed in the international nuclear community.
- Budrys in Brussels Urges Iran to Choose Diplomatic Path Lithuania MFA 23 Jun 2025 -- Today, on 23 June, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys is participating in the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels. EU foreign ministers will discuss the situation in the Middle East, sanctions against Russia, support for Ukraine, and the deteriorating situation in Georgia.
- Morocco strongly condemns the odious missile attack against the sovereignty of the sisterly State of Qatar and its airspace. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jun 2025
- Gov't ready for any eventuality, Palace says amid Middle East conflict Philippine News Agency 23 Jun 2025 -- Malacañang on Monday moved to dispel growing public anxiety over the possibility of a global war, assuring Filipinos that the government is fully prepared to respond to any eventuality amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
- PH envoys: Contingency plans in place as US joins Iran-Israel conflict Philippine News Agency 23 Jun 2025 -- The Philippine government has assured that contingency measures are in place to safeguard overseas Filipinos as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, now further complicated by the direct military involvement of the United States.
- Hezbollah chief hails Iranian nation and Leader for bravely confronting aggressors Press TV 23 Jun 2025 -- The secretary general of Hezbollah has praised the unity and courage demonstrated by the Iranian nation and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in the face of Israeli-American aggression against the country.
- Caught Off-Guard By US Strikes On Iran, Europe Still Looking For Role RFE/RL 23 Jun 2025 -- Europe is still looking for a role in the Israel-Iran conflict after it was caught by surprise following the United States' strikes on Iran over the weekend.
- GCC Chief Strongly Condemns Iranian Missile Attack on Qatari Territory SPA 23 Jun 2025 -- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the missile attack launched by Iran against the territory of the State of Qatar
- Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Aggression against Qatar, Pledges Full Support SPA 23 Jun 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the aggression launched by Iran against the State of Qatar
- First RAF flight for British nationals leaves Israel UK MOD 23 Jun 2025 -- As announced by the Foreign Secretary in the House of Commons, A RAF flight to take vulnerable British nationals and their dependents out of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) has departed this afternoon.
- OIC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Missile Attack on Qatar Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 23 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister speaks to Ambassador of Qatar Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 23 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister speaks to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 23 Jun 2025
- China strongly condemns US attacks on Iran and the bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the IAEA: Chinese envoy Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- The United States conducted attacks on three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. China strongly condemns the US attacks on Iran and the bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the IAEA. The actions of the United States seriously violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, as well as Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. They have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East and dealt a heavy blow to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council Emergency Meeting, according to a release posted on the website of China's Permanent Mission to the UN on Sunday.
- Most Chinese nationals in Iran have been safely evacuated: Chinese embassy Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- As of Saturday, the vast majority of Chinese nationals in Iran have been safely evacuated, with the remaining few having avoided high-risk areas, said the Chinese Embassy in Iran as reported by the Xinhua News Agency on Sunday evening.
- China strongly condemns U.S. attacks on Iran: FM spokesperson People's Daily 23 Jun 2025 -- China strongly condemns the U.S. attacks on Iran and bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
- Today's top news: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Sudan, Haiti, Afghanistan, Ukraine UNOCHA 23 Jun 2025
- US condemns China Coast Guard's water cannon attack on PH vessels Philippine News Agency 23 Jun 2025 -- The United States (US) on Monday expressed concern over China Coast Guard's (CCG) action against vessels of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) near Bajo de Masinloc.
- Canada concerned over China water cannon assault vs. PH in SCS Philippine News Agency 23 Jun 2025 -- Canada has expressed concern over another unprovoked incident involving Chinese vessels firing water cannons against civilian boats from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the South China Sea.
- Ms. Joyce Msuya, ASG for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator - Briefing to the Security Council on Afghanistan, 23 June 2025 UNOCHA 23 Jun 2025
- Security Council Members Hold Quarterly Briefing on Situation in Afghanistan UN Security Council 23 Jun 2025
- The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban's edict denying women their right to education: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Jun 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
- Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime: EU imposes restrictive measures on five Syrian individuals associated with the former Assad regime for supporting crimes against humanity and for fueling sectarian violence EC/CEU 23 Jun 2025 -- The Council today imposed restrictive measures under the European Union Global Human Rights Sanctions regime on five persons responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Syria, including involvement in the violence in the coastal region of Syria in March 2025and supporting the use of chemical weapons against the civilian population under the al-Assad regime.
- Syria: Council approves conclusions EC/CEU 23 Jun 2025 -- The Council approved today conclusions on Syria reaffirming the EU's commitment to stand with the Syrian people and to support a peaceful and inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned transition to help build a better future for all Syrians.
- Syria: Statement by the Spokesperson on the terrorist attack in Mar Elias church in Damascus European External Action Service (EEAS) 23 Jun 2025 -- The EU strongly condemns the terrorist attack perpetrated yesterday against Mar Elias church in Damascus, which claimed a large number of victims. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
- Pakistan Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Damascus Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jun 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the heinous suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria, on 22 June 2025, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and left many injured.
- Spain strongly condemns terrorist attack on St. Elias church in Dawaila neighbourhood of Damascus Spain MFA 23 Jun 2025 -- Spain strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the church of St. Elias in the Dawaila neighbourhood of Damascus, which has left at least 13 people dead and more than 50 wounded.
- Statement by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, on the Suicide Bombing at St. Elias Church in Damascus UNOCHA 23 Jun 2025
- Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Terrorist Attack in Damascus UN Secretary-General 23 Jun 2025
- Security Council Committee on Libya Meets with Libyan Investment Authority UN Security Council 23 Jun 2025 -- On 12 December 2024, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya held informal consultations to meet with a delegation from the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), an entity subject to the assets freeze measures imposed by resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), as modified by resolution 2009 (2011).
- French Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, on Monday reiterated her country's steadfast position on the Moroccan Sahara, affirming that the present and future of the Sahara "lie fully within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty." Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jun 2025
- Bearing the brunt of war: UNICEF chief meets some of Sudan's 700,000 child refugees crossing into Chad UN News 23 Jun 2025 -- Since fighting erupted in Sudan in April 2023, more than two million children have been displaced by the brutal war between rival militaries there.
- UNICEF Executive Director concludes three-day mission to Chad, meeting with some of the 700,000 children displaced across border from Sudan UNICEF 23 Jun 2025 -- UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell today concluded a three-day mission to Chad, warning of the worsening crisis affecting children in the eastern part of the country that has seen the arrival of hundreds of thousands of refugees from Sudan.
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News Reports
- Vasyl Maliuk: SSU foils plans of russian intelligence to eliminate brother of President's Office Head Security Service of Ukraine 23 Jun 2025 -- The Security Service of Ukraine has foiled plans by russian special services to eliminate Denys Yermak, brother of the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. This was announced by the SSU Head, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, at a meeting with journalists.
- Vasyl Maliuk reveals new details of special operations in which SSU prevented two assassination attempts on President of Ukraine Security Service of Ukraine 23 Jun 2025 -- The Security Service of Ukraine has foiled two assassination attempts on the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi. The SSU Head, Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, revealed details of these special operations at a meeting with journalists.
- SSU detains FSB agent-combat network in Kyiv preparing second assassination attempt on Dmytro Gordon Security Service of Ukraine 23 Jun 2025 -- The SSU Counterintelligence has prevented a second assassination attempt on Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon. As a result of a multi-stage special operation in Kyiv, four FSB agent-combat groups and their coordinator, who were preparing the contract killing, were apprehended simultaneously.
- Organised criminal activity driving neglected crisis of internal displacement: UN expert OHCHR 23 Jun 2025 -- A UN expert warned today that organised criminal activity is fuelling a neglected global crisis of internal displacement.
- Bangladesh records 36 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths People's Daily 23 Jun 2025 -- Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day toll of five COVID-19 deaths this year on Sunday, bringing the tally to 29,515 since the start of the pandemic, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
- Russia-Mali talks President of Russia 23 Jun 2025 -- The talks between Vladimir Putin and Interim President of the Republic of Mali Assimi Goïta, who is in Russia on an official visit, took place at the Kremlin.
- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Iraq Muhammed Shia Al-Sudani President of Russia 23 Jun 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Muhammed Shia al-Sudani.
- Greetings on the opening of Primakov Readings International Forum President of Russia 23 Jun 2025 -- Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the organisers and participants in Primakov Readings International Forum.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on June 23, 2025 PRC MofA 23 Jun 2025
- Lai's first '10 Talks' speech draws mixed reactions CNA 23 Jun 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) speech on Sunday received mixed reactions, with the opposition criticizing it as "hollow" and "sowing division."
- Lai Ching-te's fabricated fallacies will be swept into dustbin of history: Taiwan affairs office spokesperson on Lai's speech Global Times 23 Jun 2025 -- In response to Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's first so-called "10 Talks on the Country" speech, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, issued a strong rebuke, stating that Lai's remarks were filled with lies and deception, hostility and provocation, and his distortions of history, reality, and legal principles will only be swept into the dustbin of history.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Jun 2025
- US strikes on Iran may strengthen North Korea's nuclear resolve, experts warn Radio Free Asia 23 Jun 2025 -- The U.S. air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities will have reinforced North Korea's perception that possessing nuclear weapons is essential for its survival and may even prompt Pyongyang to accelerate the development of its nuclear capabilities, warned South Korean experts.
- NSA's meeting with Member of the Politbureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and China's Foreign Minister (June 23, 2025) India MEA 23 Jun 2025 -- On 23 June 2025, Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser met with H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, Member, Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Beijing.
- Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 23 Jun 2025
- Foreign Affairs Council: remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas at the press conference European External Action Service (EEAS) 23 Jun 2025
- Foreign Affairs Council: press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 23 Jun 2025
- Joint read-out from the meeting between President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Luxon European Commission 23 Jun 2025 -- President von der Leyen met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today in Brussels. Their discussions focused on the warm and deepening partnership between the EU and New Zealand.
- Tsahkna at the EU foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels: Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine remains the EU's primary security concern Estonia MFA 23 Jun 2025 -- Today 23 June, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna took part in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in Brussels.
- Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis: Geopolitical Tensions Are Rising Worldwide; at the Same Time, the EU Must Maintain a Strong Focus on Ukraine Latvia MFA 23 Jun 2025 -- On 23 June 2025, Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis took part in the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium.
- A key week for Europe's security: EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels and NATO Summit in The Hague Germany Federal Foreign Office 23 Jun 2025 -- Foreign Minister Wadephul is today travelling to Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council, where he will discuss topics including the situation in the Middle East with his EU counterparts. He will then attend the NATO Summit in The Hague together with the Federal Chancellor and the Defence Minister.
- Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa and Prime Minister Carney of Canada European Commission 23 Jun 2025
- Canada announces new, strengthened partnership with the European Union Prime Minister of Canada 23 Jun 2025
- Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Wever Prime Minister of Canada 23 Jun 2025
- India must halt arbitrary demolitions targeting minorities and marginalised communities: UN experts OHCHR 23 Jun 2025 -- India must immediately put an end to its practice of arbitrary and punitive demolitions affecting low-income households, minorities and migrants, independent human rights experts* warned today.
- MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE (NSC) Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 23 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) today to review the evolving regional situation following Israeli aggression against Iran.
- Thailand closes its land border crossings with Cambodia Radio Free Asia 23 Jun 2025 -- Thailand closed its international land border crossing points with Cambodia on Monday as the cycle of retaliation from a territorial dispute between the Southeast Asian neighbors grew more intense.
- Prime Minister Golob: "The agreement we have signed will contribute to coexistence and positive stories on both sides of the border" Republic of Slovenia 23 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minster Robert Golob met with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković in Vinica. The meeting focused on reviewing bilateral relations and issues on the European Council's agenda.
- Minister Fajon: Urgent return to diplomacy and political dialogue needed in the Middle East Republic of Slovenia 23 Jun 2025 -- ister Tanja Fajon participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss the current situation in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran, Israel and Gaza, Russian aggression against Ukraine, China and European security.
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