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• U.S. Coast Guard receives historic investment to rebuild under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill US Coast Guard 04 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Friday — marking the largest single commitment of funding in Service history.
• Türkiye Transfers Command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 to Italy NATO Allied Maritime Command 04 Jul 2025 -- Turkish Rear Admiral H.İlker Avci handed over command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) to Italian Rear Admiral Francesco Iavazzo during a ceremony at Aksaz Naval Base, Türkiye on 4 July 2025. Vice Admiral Didier Maleterre, Deputy Commander of Allied Maritime Command, presided over the ceremony and offered his congratulations to the incoming and outgoing commanders.
• Russia further intensifies its use of chemical weapons in Ukraine Netherlands Ministry of Defence 04 Jul 2025 -- The Netherlands Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), the Netherlands General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) and the German foreign intelligence service BND warn that Russia's use of chemical weapons in Ukraine is intensifying.
• Zelenskyy Praises 'Important' Call With Trump, Says Air Defense Discussed RFE/RL 04 Jul 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised what he called a "very important and useful conversation" with his US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on July 4 that came hours after a massive Russian attack on Kyiv.
• US Secretary of Defense Hegseth Takes Unilateral Step to Reduce Military Aid to Ukraine Sputnik 04 Jul 2025 -- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has made the decision to partially suspend US military assistance to Ukraine unilaterally, ignoring an analysis by senior military officers, the NBC broadcaster reported on Friday, citing officials.
• Ukrainian UAV for laser designation approved for operational use within the Defence Forces Ukraine MOD 04 Jul 2025
• Ukraine and NATO are developing an improved algorithm for the safe evacuation of wounded personnel at JATEC Ukraine MOD 04 Jul 2025
• Ukrainian defense companies to open production facilities in Denmark Ukraine Government 04 Jul 2025 -- Today, on July 4, in Copenhagen, Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin and Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs of Denmark Morten Bødskov finalized agreements on cooperation in defense production between the two countries.
• Training of Ukrainians evolves with warfare Australia DOD 04 Jul 2025 -- Australia's support for the multi-national mission to train Ukrainian military personnel continues to evolve, three years after Russia's 2022 invasion escalated a conflict that began in 2014.
• Russia further intensifies its use of chemical weapons in Ukraine Netherlands Ministry of Defence 04 Jul 2025 -- The Netherlands Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), the Netherlands General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) and the German foreign intelligence service BND warn that Russia's use of chemical weapons in Ukraine is intensifying.
• Ministry of National Defense: Minister Wellington Koo Presides Over HIMARS Rocket Company Commissioning Ceremony to Enhance ROC Armed Forces' Precision Strike Capability ROC MND 04 Jul 2025
• New HIMARS unit will boost Taiwan's defenses: Minister CNA 04 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's military has boosted its self-defense capability with the establishment of a new company equipped with the U.S.-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said.
• Taiwan holds ceremony at Hualien Air Base to mark retirement of F-5s CNA 04 Jul 2025 -- A ceremony was held Friday at Hualien Air Base to mark the official retirement of the Air Force's F-5 series jets after more than 50 years of patrolling Taiwan's skies.
• Taiwan should push harder for global support: Ex-UK defense secretary CNA 04 Jul 2025 -- Former U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson said Friday that Taiwan can be "too polite" at times and suggested it should "push a little bit harder" in asserting its interests and seeking support from the international community.
• Strengthening ties with EDA's shareholders, EU Member States European Defence Agency 04 Jul 2025 -- Less than two months since its appointment as EDA Chief Executive, André Denk has started touring Member States to discuss their respective defence priorities and EDA's pivotal role in serving its Member States' interests and leveraging defence and capability development cooperation in the European Union.
• New space squadron for NZDF New Zealand Defence Force 04 Jul 2025 -- The Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit with the reactivation of the No. 62 Squadron today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says.
• OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan OSCE 04 Jul 2025 -- An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat.
• The Presidents of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia discussed strengthening defense and energy resilience President of the Republic of Lithuania 04 Jul 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda met with Estonian President Alar Karis and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs in Tallinn.
• US, Colombia recall envoys as once-warm relations sour Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- The United States and Colombia have both recalled their ambassadors amid escalating tensions over an alleged plot to topple Colombian President Gustavo Petro's left-wing government.

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• 'Apocalyptic': Dozens killed as Israel targets displaced Gazans, aid seekers Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- As the humanitarian crisis deepens in the besieged Gaza Strip, Israeli airstrikes on Friday killed at least 37 Palestinians—including civilians seeking food at aid distribution centers—according to medical sources.
• Hamas consults on latest Gaza ceasefire proposal Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- Hamas is engaging with Palestinian faction leaders to discuss a new ceasefire proposal received from mediators, aiming to end Israeli aggression in Gaza and ensure unrestricted aid access.
• Israel puts 85 percent of Gaza under forced displacement orders: UNRWA Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- UNRWA says 85 percent of the besieged Gaza Strip is now within Israeli-militarized zones or under forced displacement orders.
• UN: Over 600 Palestinian aid seekers killed in Gaza Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- The United Nations human rights office says at least 613 Palestinian aid seekers have been killed in Gaza, mostly at sites run by the controversial Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
• Iran condemns Israeli regime's continued war crimes in occupied Palestinian territories IRNA 04 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly condemned the escalation of genocide in occupied Palestine and the brutal massacre of hundreds of defenseless Palestinians by the Israeli regime over the past week in various areas of the Gaza Strip.
• US, Germany responsible for Israel's continued genocide in Gaza: Iran Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israel's escalating genocide in the Gaza Strip, holding the regime's supporters, including the United States and Germany, responsible for the continued massacre of Palestinians.
• Saudi Arabia urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- Saudi Arabia has called for an immediate ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip and underscored the urgency of ending the "horrific suffering" endured by Palestinian civilians.

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• Palace elated by Lithuania approval of PH's WPS stance Philippine News Agency 04 Jul 2025 -- Malacañang on Friday expressed elation over Lithuania's support for the Philippines' stand and policy to defend and protect the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
• Teodoro unfazed by possible China entry ban Philippine News Agency 04 Jul 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said he will not mind if he will be barred from entering China and its territories, similar to what happened to former senator Francis Tolentino.
• UNHCR: Needs intensify as 1.4 million people return to Afghanistan UNHCR 04 Jul 2025 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urgently seeking funding to protect over 1.4 million people who have returned or been forced to return to Afghanistan so far this year, including over 1 million from Iran.
• Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban by accepting Afghan envoy Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- Russia has formally accepted the credentials of a new Afghan ambassador appointed by the Taliban, marking the first time a country has officially recognized the group's government since it returned to power in 2021.
• China welcomes progress in Russia-Afghan interim government ties: FM Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- China welcomes the latest developments in relations between Russia and the Afghan interim government, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Friday.
• On night 1/2 and 2/3 July 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna al Khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District. ISPR Pakistan 04 Jul 2025 -- On night 1/2 and 2/3 July 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna al Khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District.
• Israeli army conducts airborne assault near Damascus, launches incursion near Lebanon Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli military forces have carried out a series of attacks on the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus, in the latest string of aggression targeting the Arab country's military infrastructure following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government.
• Ecuador reaffirmed on Friday in Rabat that the Autonomy Initiative represents "the basis" to resolve the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jul 2025
• The Republic of Liberia, as a new non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council starting 2026, reaffirmed on Friday in Rabat, its support for Morocco's territorial integrity and its sovereignty over all its territory, including the Sahara region. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jul 2025
• At 90, Dalai Lama still charts an uncertain future Radio Free Asia 04 Jul 2025 -- The Dalai Lama turns 90 years old on Sunday, a milestone birthday for the spiritual leader who transformed from humble origins in the then-remote, inaccessible "Roof of the World" to global statesman and Buddhist leader helming one of history's longest non-violent resistance movements.
• Dalai Lama succession: China warns India against interfering in Tibet-related matters Radio Free Asia 04 Jul 2025 -- China warned India on Friday against interfering in Tibet-related matters after an Indian minister supported the Dalai Lama's statement that his successor should be chosen by a Tibetan nonprofit group, rejecting moves by China to steer his succession.

News Reports

• Trump says no progress on Iran, Ukraine in phone call with Putin People's Daily 04 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said that he did not make any progress during his phone call earlier on Thursday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over Iran and the Ukraine conflict.
• Increased Tariffs on Agricultural Goods and Fertilizers from Russia and Belarus Government of Norway 04 Jul 2025 -- The government has decided to increase tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizer goods from Russia and Belarus in line with similar measures implemented by the EU.
• Latvian Foreign Minister Says Russian Economy 'Suffering' But Can Continue War RFE/RL 04 Jul 2025 -- Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze told RFE/RL in an exclusive interview on July 4 that "Russia can go on for a while" in its war against Ukraine as it is "cannibalizing all the civilian economy and prioritizing everything around the battlefield".
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to questions at a news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Moscow, July 4, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Moscow, July 4, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jul 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on July 4, 2025 PRC MofA 04 Jul 2025
• Chinese FM responds to US' announcement to inform trading partners of their tariff rates Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- Commenting on US President Donald Trump's announcement saying Washington will start sending letters to countries specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the US, Mao Ning, spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, said on Friday that for specific issues, "we suggest you consult the relevant Chinese authorities."
• Chinese FM responds on reports claiming US allows GE to resume jet engine exports to China's COMAC Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on a Reuters report citing a source which said that "the US told GE Aerospace on Thursday that it can restart jet engine shipments to China's COMAC," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a press briefing on Friday, "I would refer you to China's Ministry of Commerce for specifics on this matter. What I can say is that we hope the US will work with China to maintain the healthy and stable development of bilateral economic and trade relations."
• Wang Yi on Important Inspirations from 50 Years of China-EU Diplomatic Relations PRC MofA 04 Jul 2025 -- On July 3, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the press together with German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul in Berlin and answered questions on the spot.
• Wang Yi: Rare Earth Will Not Become an Issue Between China and the EU PRC MofA 04 Jul 2025 -- On July 3, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the press together with German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul in Berlin and answered questions on the spot.
• 'China is not US': Chinese FM calls on Europe to adopt pragmatic, rational view on China at China-EU strategic dialogue Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- The 13th round of China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue was held on Wednesday local time in the EU headquarters in Brussels, during which Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi called on Europe to develop a more objective and rational understanding of China and adopt a more positive and practical policy toward China. He noted that while Europe currently faces various challenges, they have never come - and will never come - from China. China and Europe have no fundamental conflicts of interest but rather share extensive common interests, Wang said.
• China, US working intensively to implement London Framework outcomes: MOFCOM on reported US export resumption of certain Chinese exports Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on recent reports that certain companies had received notifications from the US Department of Commerce allowing the resumption of exports to China-including EDA software, ethane, and aircraft engines-a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that both sides are working intensively to implement the outcomes of the London Framework.
• China, Germany holds 'comprehensive, pragmatic, candid, and constructive' dialogue: Chinese Foreign Ministry Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held the 8th round of China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Berlin on Thursday local time. The Chinese diplomat calls on the two countries to build a more reliable, stable, and predictable comprehensive strategic partnership.
• Rare earth exports have never been, should not be an issue between China and Europe: Chinese Foreign Minister Global Times 04 Jul 2025 -- In response to a reporter's question about European companies' concerns regarding China's export controls on rare earths, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated on Thursday during a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul that rare earth exports have never been, and should not become, an issue between China and Europe. He emphasized that as long as export control regulations are followed and necessary procedures are fulfilled, the legitimate needs of European companies will be guaranteed.
• China reassures Europe on rare earth supply amid export controls People's Daily 04 Jul 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that rare earth exports have never been and should not become an issue between China and Europe.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Jul 2025
• KCNA Report on Completion of Coastal Tourist Resort in Myongsasimni of Kalma Peninsula KCNA 04 Jul 2025 -- The Korean Central News Agency Thursday released a report on the wonderful completion of Korean-style coastal tourist city, a cultural resort of the people, in Myongsasimni, a scenic spot in the east coast.
• Plenary Meeting of DPRK SPA Standing Committee Held KCNA 04 Jul 2025 -- The 36th Plenary Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on July 3.
• Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry of DPRK Gives Answer KCNA 04 Jul 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 July 3 as regards the fact that the U.S. judicial authorities recently prosecuted DPRK citizens on the suspicion of a "cyber crime" and put them on a wanted list:
• Press Statement of Spokesperson for DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 04 Jul 2025 -- A spokesperson for the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued the following press statement titled "QUAD should stop unilateral coercive act to change the present position of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea" on July 3:
• Ceasefire between Iran and Israel - Iran called on to cooperate on nuclear programme Germany - Federal Government 04 Jul 2025 -- Following the attacks by Israel and the USA on Iranian nuclear facilities, Germany, together with France and the UK, has called on Iran to immediately resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
• Even US may be unable to save Netanyahu from Iran's next 'paralyzing' retaliation: Military chief Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- Iran's military chief vows a "paralyzing retaliation" to any renewed Israeli aggression, warning the reprisal would be so severe that even the US may not be able to save the Israeli prime minister, who had ordered Tel Aviv's recent war against the Islamic Republic.
• Iran will no longer observe any red line if attacked again, IRGC warns Israel Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran will no longer observe any red line if the Israeli regime carries out another act of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
• Senior adviser to Leader: No world power can stop Iran from reaching its legitimate rights IRNA 04 Jul 2025 -- Ali-Akbar Velayati, senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on international affairs, says Iran will work to hold the United States accountable for strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
• Eternal shame on supporters and justifiers of warmongering Israel: Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA 04 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly condemned Israel's backers for putting a blind eye to the killing of civilians in the regime's recent war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
• UN experts urge Iran to choose protection over repression after ceasefire OHCHR 04 Jul 2025 -- UN experts* today expressed alarm over the crackdown in the Islamic Republic of Iran since hostilities began on 13 June 2025 and the subsequent ceasefire.
• IAEA inspectors leave Iran after Tehran suspended cooperation Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it is pulling its inspectors out of Iran after Tehran suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear agency.
• In Azerbaijan, President Pezeshkian says Iran taught Israel a big lesson IRNA 04 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Armed Forces taught the Israeli regime a big lesson during the 12-day Israeli war of aggression on Iran and prevented the spread of the war to elsewhere in the region.
• Russia warns of Israeli 'war party' seeking to reignite aggression against Iran Press TV 04 Jul 2025 -- Russia has warned about various Israeli officials' efforts to trigger the resumption of aggression against Iran.
• Fears Of More Executions As Iran's New Espionage Bill Raises Alarm RFE/RL 04 Jul 2025
• Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 04th July 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Jul 2025
• Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference following the EU-Moldova summit in Chișinău EC/CEU 04 Jul 2025
• Joint declaration following the first Republic of Moldova - EU Summit EC/CEU 04 Jul 2025 -- On 4 July 2025, the European Union and Moldova held their first-ever summit in Chișinău.
• Opening remarks by President António Costa at the EU-Moldova summit in Chișinău EC/CEU 04 Jul 2025
• Opening speech by President von der Leyen at the EU-Moldova Summit European Commission 04 Jul 2025
• Statement by President von der Leyen with the President of the European Council, António Costa and President of Moldova, Maia Sandu European Commission 04 Jul 2025
• EU and Moldova forge deeper ties at historic first Summit in Chișinău European Commission 04 Jul 2025 -- At the first ever EU-Moldova Summit in Chișinău, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu agreed to deepen cooperation in the interest of EU and Moldovan citizens.
• Baiba Braže in Prague: Without security, there is no prosperity. We are united with the Czech Republic against threats and for growth Latvia MFA 04 Jul 2025 -- The Czech Republic's contribution to the security of Latvia and NATO's Eastern Flank, support for Ukraine and containment of Russia, the deterrence and defence capabilities of the EU and NATO, as well as bilateral cooperation in security and the economy - these were the main topics discussed by Foreign Minister Baiba Braže during her working visit to the Czech Republic on 3-4 July, 2025.
• ICC junks Duterte disqualification plea vs. two judges Philippine News Agency 04 Jul 2025 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has turned down the request filed by defense counsels of former president Rodrigo Duterte to disqualify two judges from hearing the case against him.
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Chile Gabriel Boric Prime Minister of Canada 04 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric.