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• Coast Guard offloads more than $20 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea US Coast Guard 02 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland's crew offloaded approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $20.1 million, Wednesday, at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With India's Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh DoD 02 Jul 2025
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Meeting With India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar DoD 02 Jul 2025
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Bilateral Meeting With Argentina's Minister of Defense Luis Petri DoD 02 Jul 2025
• Argentina Increases Military Ties to the United States DoD News 02 Jul 2025 -- Argentina and the United States will continue to build on their more than 200-year relationship, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting today, welcoming Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri to the Pentagon.
• Pentagon Provides Update on Southern Border, Recruitment Numbers DoD News 02 Jul 2025 -- Approximately 8,500 military personnel attached to Joint Task Force Southern Border continue to enhance U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ability to identify, track and disrupt threats to security at the southern border, the Defense Department announced today during a press conference at the Pentagon.
• Lethal Unmanned Aerial Systems - a new chapter in safe, reliable and lethal armaments capability at every echelon Army News 02 Jul 2025 -- For many decades, engineers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center executed the critical research, development and engineering activities that have led to the many safe and decisive armaments lethality capabilities employed by our Nation's warfighters.
• RFA 25-2: US, allied forces advance joint training, strengthen readiness US Air Force 02 Jul 2025 -- Red Flag-Alaska 25-2, a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise, concluded June 27 after two weeks of multinational flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex.
• Allied forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland US Air Force 02 Jul 2025 -- U.S., U.K., French and Finnish forces partnered in Atlantic Trident 25, a two-week, tactical and operational training exercise held across multiple locations in Finland June 16-27.
• Continuing Promise 2025 Mission Update: Ecuador US Navy 02 Jul 2025 -- The USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is now scheduled to conduct its Continuing Promise 2025 mission stop in Manta, Ecuador from July 4-10, instead of the previously planned July 12-19.
• U.S., ROK Navies Conduct CONSOL Training US Navy 02 Jul 2025 -- Military Sealift Command's commercial charter oiler MT Allied Pacific conducted a simulated consolidated cargo replenishment at sea, at Chinhae, June 16-19, 2025.
• Army scales down Military Working Equid program for warfighting priorities US Army 02 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Army is streamlining its Military Working Equid program to align more resources with warfighting capability and readiness. MWEs include horses, mules, and donkeys owned by the Department of Defense and housed on Army installations.
• Russia Warns: EU Militarization Forces Strategic Shift in Moscow's Defense Policy Sputnik 02 Jul 2025 -- The militarization of the European Union fundamentally changes Russia's attitude towards it, which Moscow takes into account while developing military sector, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Wednesday.
• DOD 'Capability Review' to Analyze Where Military Aid Goes, Ensure America Is First DoD News 02 Jul 2025 -- Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the U.S. has provided Ukraine with nearly $66 billion in security assistance. Much of that assistance involved American military hardware and munitions pulled from U.S. inventory as part of presidential drawdown authority.
• Ranking Member Smith Responds to Trump Administration Halting Support for Ukraine House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 02 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration has halted delivery of weapons and support for Ukraine.
• Ukraine in 'total shock' as US partially halts weapons shipments Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Ukraine has expressed concern over the United States' decision to halt some shipments of critical weapons.
• In June, the Ministry of Defence codified over 120 new models of weapons and military equipment Ukraine MOD 02 Jul 2025
• Ministry of Defence launches joint weapons production with international partners Ukraine MOD 02 Jul 2025
• From recruitment to AI: Ukraine and Germany deepen cooperation in the digitalization of the Defence Forces Ukraine MOD 02 Jul 2025
• Sweden and Estonia join forces to bolster Ukraine's cyber defences Estonia MFA 02 Jul 2025 -- The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is committing €12.2 million to boost Ukraine's civilian cyber resilience within the framework of the Tallinn Mechanism, with activities being implemented by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV).
• Currently, at the Working Level, Ukraine and the U.S. Are Clarifying All the Details of the Defense Support - Address by the President President of Ukraine 02 Jul 2025
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. to discuss support for Ukraine in countering Russian aggression Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 02 Jul 2025 -- On Wednesday, July 2, at the request of Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires ad interim in Ukraine, John Ginkel, was invited to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
• US Halts Some Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Concerns Over Stockpile Levels RFE/RL 02 Jul 2025 -- The United States is halting some shipments of weapons previously promised to Ukraine for use in its war with Russia under the Biden administration after a Pentagon review determined that US stockpiles have declined too much.
• US halts weapons shipments to Ukraine amid concerns over low stockpiles Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has halted some shipments of weapons to Ukraine over concerns that the country's own stockpiles are too low, a senior White House official says.
• US Suspends Deliveries of Dozens of Patriot Interceptor Missiles to Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 02 Jul 2025 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered to suspend some deliveries of missiles and ammunition to Ukraine, including dozens of Patriot interceptor missiles, more than 100 Hellfire missiles and dozens of Stinger missiles, the NBC News broadcaster reported, citing its sources.
• Some US Weapons Won't Be Sent To Ukraine Following Pentagon Review RFE/RL 02 Jul 2025 -- The United States is halting some shipments of weapons previously promised to Ukraine for use in its war with Russia under the Biden administration after a Pentagon review determined that US stockpiles have declined too much.
• U.S. halts military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about low U.S. stockpiles People's Daily 02 Jul 2025 -- The Trump administration has halted part of military aid to Ukraine following a review of U.S. own stockpiles, the White House and Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday.
• ICYMI: Ranking Member Shaheen Slams the Pentagon's Decision to Halt Arms Shipments to Ukraine in Interviews US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 02 Jul 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined WGIR and WKBK radio in New Hampshire, where she criticized the Trump Administration's decision to halt arms shipments to Ukraine.
• "Switzerland's Security 2025": Global confrontation has direct effects on Switzerland Federal Council - Swiss Government 02 Jul 2025 -- The security situation around Switzerland is deteriorating year by year. A global confrontation is emerging, with the USA on one side and China and Russia on the other. This has direct implications for Switzerland: the threat of espionage is high and proliferation activities are increasing. The terrorist threat remains elevated. Particularly concerning is the growing online radicalization of youth. In its new situation report "Switzerland's Security 2025," the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) assesses the threat landscape facing the country.
• Public consultation opens for the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulations Australia DOD 02 Jul 2025 -- The Albanese Government is taking an important step as part of Australia's acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.
• Air Force flies with British and Indian navies Australia DOD 02 Jul 2025 -- Flying from the city of Goa on India's west coast, Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon crews have stretched their wings alongside their Indian Navy counterparts.
• Eight-year evolution tracks demands of modern warfare Australia DOD 02 Jul 2025 -- Joint Capabilities Group's transformation over eight years tells the story of the Australian Defence Force shifting, shaping and integrating to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare.
• Exercise TRIDENT FURY 2025 concludes off coast of Vancouver Island Canada 02 Jul 2025 -- Exercise TRIDENT FURY 2025 (Ex TF25) concluded yesterday following two weeks of multinational training activities conducted across southern Vancouver Island.
• Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 02 Jul 2025 -- Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
• A look at the Defence news 23 - 29 June Netherlands Ministry of Defence 02 Jul 2025
• Adhering to bans on mines only in peace time will not work: UN rights chief UN News 02 Jul 2025 -- The UN's top human rights official on Wednesday expressed grave alarm that six European countries are either in the process of or are considering withdrawing from the international treaty prohibiting anti-personnel mines.
• UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk gravely alarmed by steps to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban convention OHCHR 02 Jul 2025
• PH-US 2025 'Salaknib' drills to conclude July 7 Philippine News Agency 02 Jul 2025 -- This year's iteration of the "Salaknib" joint military exercises between Filipino and American troops will formally conclude on Monday next week in Nueva Ecija province.
• DND, Hawaii National Guard reaffirm defense ties Philippine News Agency 02 Jul 2025 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Hawaii National Guard on Tuesday reaffirmed their long-standing defense partnership following the meeting of their two ranking officials.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 02 Jul 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente US Dept. of State 02 Jul 2025
• USAID officially ceases operations, disrupting global aid delivery Global Times 02 Jul 2025 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the official end of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Tuesday, after rapidly dismantling the government's foreign aid arm since President Donald Trump's return to the White House, the Hill reported.

Defense Industry

• Contracts For July 2, 2025

Other Conflicts

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

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows | Giddeon's Chariots

• Israeli minister calls for Netanyahu cabinet to accelerate annexation of West Bank Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Israeli minister Yariv Levin has called for Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet to accelerate the annexation of the occupied West Bank.
• Israeli minister calls on Tel Aviv to seize 'historic opportunity' to annex West Bank IRNA 02 Jul 2025 -- Israeli Minister Yariv Levin has called on the Tel Aviv regime to seize the "historic opportunity" to annex the occupied West Bank, Israeli media reported.
• IDF Troops Dismantled a Complex Underground Tunnel Junction at the Intersection of Multiple Tunnels in the Khan Yunis Area Israel Defense Forces 02 Jul 2025
• The 7th Brigade Continues Operating in the Gaza Strip Israel Defense Forces 02 Jul 2025
• Israel intensifies genocide in Gaza as Trump floats 60-day truce plan Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- More than 30 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military aggression across the besieged Gaza Strip as US President Donald Trump claims to push for a two-month-long ceasefire between Hamas and the Tel Aviv regime.
• Lebanese lawmaker says Hezbollah won't lay down arms amid Israel's attacks Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- A Lebanese lawmaker from the political wing of Hezbollah says the resistance movement will not lay down arms while Israel continues its attacks on southern Lebanon.
• Hamas studying new ceasefire proposal; urges end to Israel's war on Gaza Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says it is open to a ceasefire agreement—but only one that guarantees a full end to Israel's devastating war and the withdrawal of its occupying forces from Gaza.
• Hamas issues 10-day ultimatum to Daesh-linked group leader to surrender over ties to Israel Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has given Yasser Jihad Abu Shabab, leader of a Daesh-linked group, 10 days to surrender to authorities, waning he will be tried in absentia if he fails to comply.
• Gaza: Access to key water facility in Khan Younis disrupted, UN reports UN News 02 Jul 2025 -- A key water reservoir serving Khan Younis in southern Gaza has become inaccessible following new Israeli displacement orders, sparking fears of a collapse in the city's water distribution network and worsening already dire humanitarian conditions, the United Nations warned on Wednesday.
• US approves $510 million arms deal for Israel amid Gaza genocide Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- The US government has approved a $510 million weapons sale to the Israeli regime, reinforcing Washington's military backing as the regime's genocide in Gaza reaches its 21st month.
• Israel Agrees to 'Necessary Conditions' to Finalize 60-Day Ceasefire in Gaza Strip - Trump Sputnik 02 Jul 2025 -- Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalize the 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Tuesday meeting with US representatives, US President Donald Trump said.
• Trump Urges Hamas To Accept Proposal For 60-Day Cease-Fire RFE/RL 02 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump urged Iran-backed Hamas militants to agree to what he called a "final proposal" for a 60-day cease-fire with Israel in Gaza.
• Trump proposes 60-day Gaza ceasefire plan Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has announced a 60-day ceasefire proposal for Gaza aimed at halting Israel's genocidal war in the besieged territory.
• Israel agrees to necessary conditions to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza: Trump People's Daily 02 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire to end the conflict in Gaza, and also urged Hamas to accept the deal.
• Aboul Gheit condemns extremist Israeli statements calling for annexation of the West Bank League of Arab States 02 Jul 2025 -- Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, condemned recent statements by the Israeli Justice Minister calling for the annexation of the West Bank, exploiting the current situation, and described them as dangerous and irresponsible.
• Tripartite Mechanism and UNRWA hold meeting on catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip League of Arab States 02 Jul 2025
• OIC, LAS, and AU launch a joint emergency humanitarian appeal regarding the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 02 Jul 2025 -- Amb. Samir Bakr, the Assistant Secretary-General for Palestine and Al-Quds Affairs, led a delegation from the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in a consultative meeting with UNRWA and representatives from the League of Arab States (LAS) and the African Union (AU).
• Swiss govt. orders closure of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Geneva branch Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Switzerland's government has initiated proceedings to close the Geneva branch of the Israel-US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
• Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Occupation's Calling for Imposition of Sovereignty Over Palestine's West Bank SPA 02 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by an official from the Israeli occupation authorities calling for the imposition of sovereignty over the West Bank in Palestine, in violation of international legitimacy resolutions

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, address by UN Relief Chief, Expo 2025 UNOCHA 02 Jul 2025
• China can't silence pro-PH voices, Palace says after Tolentino ban Philippine News Agency 02 Jul 2025 -- Filipinos will not be intimidated from speaking out in defense of the country's sovereign rights, Malacañang said Wednesday, following reports that China has imposed sanctions on former senator Francis Tolentino over his remarks on the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
• Israeli military chief 'tours' occupied Syrian territory amid HTS talks Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli military's chief of staff has "conducted a field tour" of the occupied Syrian territory amid reports that the HTS-led administration in Damascus is in direct negotiations with Tel Aviv for normalization.
• Special Activity in Southern Syria: IDF Troops Apprehended an Iranian Terrorist Cell Israel Defense Forces 02 Jul 2025
• Trump eases sanctions on HTS amid report of Israeli expansion in Syria's Quneitra Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Israel has expanded its grip on the Syrian territory by establishing a new military base in the southwestern Syrian province of Quneitra, a report says.
• Haitian capital 'paralysed and isolated' by gang violence, Security Council hears UN News 02 Jul 2025 -- More than 1.3 million people have been displaced in Haiti as surging gang violence, lawlessness, and impunity expose the population - especially women and girls - to heightened risks of exploitation and sexual violence.
• Top United Nations Officials Urge Swift Global Action as Haiti Nears Collapse UN Security Council 02 Jul 2025 -- Spiralling violent and humanitarian crises are pushing Haiti "closer to the brink", senior United Nations officials warned the Security Council today, as emboldened gangs expand their control and the risk of a total collapse of State authority in the capital grows — demanding urgent international action.
• The international community needs to support the Haitian government's efforts to re-establish security and stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 02 Jul 2025 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Haiti.
• Dalai Lama says he will have a successor who won't be picked by China Radio Free Asia 02 Jul 2025 -- The Dalai Lama on Wednesday affirmed that he should have a successor and said the next Dalai Lama should be chosen by the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit group that he set up — rejecting moves by China to steer his succession.
• Press Release on the recent development in Mali (July 02, 2025) India MEA 02 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of External Affairs expresses its deep concern regarding the abduction of three Indian nationals employed at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, Republic of Mali.

News Reports

• Member of Transnational Terrorist Group Charged with Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials in Connection with Hit List US Dept. of Justice 02 Jul 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today that Noah Lamb, 24, was charged in the Eastern District of California in an eight-count indictment for conspiracy, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and other offenses in connection with his work on a hit list of "high value targets" for assassination.
• Presentation of the Slovenian-Croatian Federation of Cyber Training Facilities Republic of Slovenia 02 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Ministry of Defence hosted a presentation of the Slovenian-Croatian Cyber Range Connect project, aimed at establishing a federation of cyber training ranges on the SimSpace platform.
• Talks with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov President of Russia 02 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, who is in Russia on a working visit.
• Russia Calls on Baku to Take Steps to Return Relations to Strategic Alliance Sputnik 02 Jul 2025 -- Russia calls on Azerbaijan to take measures to return the countries' relations to the level of strategic alliance, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
• Azerbaijan's Actions Against Sputnik Are Politically Motivated - Russian Foreign Ministry Sputnik 02 Jul 2025 -- The recent measures against Sputnik Azerbaijan by Baku authorities stem from political considerations rather than any legitimate concerns about the outlet's work, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated.
• Russia Seeks Integration Into Electric Power System of Central Asia - Grid Chief Sputnik 02 Jul 2025 -- Russia intends to become the fifth member of the Coordination Electric Power Council of Central Asia, Fedor Opadchy, the chair of the Russian Unified Energy System's operator, told Sputnik on Wednesday.
• China always opposes unfounded hype about so-called 'Chinese spies,' FM says on US DOJ charges Global Times 02 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on the US Department of Justice's claim regarding the arrest of two Chinese nationals allegedly engaging in espionage and attempting to identify Navy members willing to spy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, "I am not aware of the specifics, but we have always opposed unfounded hype about so-called 'Chinese spies.'"
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on July 2, 2025 PRC MofA 02 Jul 2025
• President of the European Council António Costa Meets with Wang Yi PRC MofA 02 Jul 2025 -- On July 2, 2025 local time, President of the European Council António Costa met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels.
• China: High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas holds EU-China Strategic Dialogue with Foreign Minister Wang Yi European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Jul 2025 -- The European Union and China held the 13th Strategic Dialogue in Brussels, co-chaired by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on 2 July.
• China looks forward to working with all parties to strengthen BRICS strategic partnership: FM Global Times 02 Jul 2025 -- When asked about China's expectations for the 17th BRICS Summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at the regular press conference on Wednesday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism serves as the most important platform for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, and represents a key force in advancing an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization.
• Hong Kong enjoys broad prospects, a promising future: FM spokesperson People's Daily 02 Jul 2025 -- With the firm support of the motherland, the protection of the "one country, two systems" policy, the dedication of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government, and the concerted efforts of all sectors of society, Hong Kong has broad prospects and a promising future, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
• NSB Alerts the Significant Cybersecurity Risks in China-Made Mobile Applications ROC NSB 01 Jul 2025 -- In recent years, the international community has shown growing concerns over cybersecurity issues deriving from China-developed mobile applications (apps).
• Taiwan intelligence agency warns of RedNote, TikTok data breaches CNA 02 Jul 2025 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB) has urged Taiwanese to be careful when using Chinese mobile applications due to potential security breaches following a recent inspection of five of those apps, including RedNote and TikTok, by the NSB.
• Taiwan, U.S. face 'bumps' in ongoing tariff talks: VP CNA 02 Jul 2025 -- Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) on Wednesday said that Taiwan and the United States are having some "bumps" due to the potential imposition of sweeping tariffs on Taiwanese goods by Washington, but both sides are still talking with the hope of reaching a mutually acceptable solution.
• Chinese firm's reported bid for Taiwan's Source Photonics scrutinized CNA 02 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Wednesday it will conduct a "strict review" of any proposed acquisition of Taiwanese tech company Source Photonics Co., Ltd., following media reports that a Chinese firm was planning to buy the Hsinchu-based company.
• 'Taiwan independence' separatism is greatest disaster to island, says mainland spokesperson on Lai's latest remarks on cross-Straits ties Global Times 02 Jul 2025 -- In response to remarks on cross-Straits relations in Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's fourth speech in the so-called "10 lectures on unity," Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said in a statement on Wednesday that Lai's speech once again exposed his sinister intent to rely on foreign forces to seek "Taiwan independence" and use military means to pursue independence.
• Ministry of National Defense Statement on the PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol ROC MND 02 Jul 2025
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Jul 2025
• Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII Hisayuki by Ms. Elisabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 Jul 2025
• Top general vows 'more crushing response' if Iran attacked again IRNA 02 Jul 2025 -- The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has warned the enemies that they will receive a more crushing response if they launch a new act of aggression against Iran.
• President Pezeshkian enforces law to suspend cooperation with U.N. nuclear watchdog IRNA 02 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially signed into law a bill passed by Parliament that obliges the administration to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.).
• Iran president mandates end of cooperation with IAEA over political resolution Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has given a final approval to a law to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following its politically-motivated resolution which paved the way for US-Israeli acts of aggression against the country.
• Iran Cuts Off IAEA Over Nuclear Safety Concerns, Labels Agency 'Servant of Israel' Sputnik 02 Jul 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a decree on the suspension of the country's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday.
• Iran advocates peace but remains steadfast in defending its people: President IRNA 02 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic of Iran advocates for peace, but is determined to defend its security and people.
• Envoy terms Israeli and U.S. aggression a clear violation of international law IRNA 02 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N. Office and International Organizations in Geneva Ali Bahreini has described the recent military aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States on Iran as a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international law and human rights.
• Iran rejects EU's call to negotiate termination of nuclear program Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the European Union's recent push to initiate talks aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program.
• U.S. bombing 'heavily' damaged Fordow nuclear facility: Araqchi IRNA 02 Jul 2025 -- The United States bombing of the Fordow nuclear site has "seriously and heavily damaged" the facility, says Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
• Iran FM condemns US-Israeli aggression as blow to diplomacy Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, describing it as a violation of international law and a severe setback to diplomatic efforts.
• Iran's missile might nullified Iron Dome: Parliament speaker Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Iran's missile capabilities have neutralized the Israeli regime's much-hyped Iron Dome defense system, according to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
• Attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities exposed 'law of jungle': Atomic chief Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities were a blow to the UN Charter, demonstrating that the law of the jungle prevails in this world, said the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.
• European Powers Alarmed As Iran Halts Nuclear Oversight RFE/RL 02 Jul 2025 -- Iran has enacted a decision to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), alarming European powers who called the move "disastrous."
• Chinese FM responds to Israeli envoy's remarks about China's influence on Iran Global Times 02 Jul 2025 -- In response to a question about remarks reportedly made by Israel's consul general in Shanghai during an interview with Bloomberg, suggesting that China should use its political and economic sway to rein in Iran's military and nuclear ambitions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that serious conflicts have erupted recently in the Middle East, and the essence of the issue is very clear. China aims for a sustained and effective ceasefire and seeks to foster a return to peace and stability in the region.
• Military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities a breach of U.N. conventions: Russia IRNA 02 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Tarabrin, Russia's Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (O.P.C.W.), has condemned U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities, calling them a grave violation of international law, including United Nations conventions.
• PM Sudani: Iraq complains to UN over Israeli violation of airspace to attack Iran Press TV 02 Jul 2025 -- Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says Iraq has formally lodged a complaint with the UN concerning repeated violations of its airspace by Israeli warplanes during the regime's recent aggression against Iran.
• Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities Raise Serious Concerns - OPCW Envoy Sputnik 02 Jul 2025 -- Strikes on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities grossly violate international law, particularly the UN Convention, raising serious concerns, Russian Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Vladimir Tarabrin has said.
• FM Sa'ar meets with Estonian PM Kristen Michal and FM Margus Tsahkna Israel MFA 02 Jul 2025
• PM Netanyahu at EAPC Facilities in Ashkelo Israel - Prime Minister 02 Jul 2025
• Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership: Joint Statement Gov.UK 02 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E Musalia Mudavadi met in London on 2 July 2025 and reflected on the new Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership
• Space is not the final frontier - it is the foundation of our future: UN deputy chief UN News 02 Jul 2025 -- Space technologies are no longer a distant frontier but a critical foundation for daily life and global development, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Wednesday.
• "Our mission is to build the Century of Türkiye with all its magnificence" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 02 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at "AK Party's Women Branches Organization Academy Leadership School Camp" event, President Erdoğan said: "Our goal is a great and strong Türkiye. Our mission is to build the Century of Türkiye with all its magnificence. Our compass is our ancient values that make us who we are. Our guide is our nation's most precious, esteemed will."
• Baiba Braže: the visit of the Israeli Foreign Minister to the Baltic countries is a testament to the significance of the relations between our countries Latvia MFA 02 Jul 2025 -- The working visit to the Baltic countries by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is his first foreign trip since the ceasefire agreement with Iran on 24 June
• PH ready on possible outcome of tariff negotiations with US Philippine News Agency 02 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine government is prepared for the possible fallout of reciprocal tariffs that may be imposed by the United States (US), Malacañang said Wednesday.