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• U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia AFRICOM 07 Jul 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 6, 2025.
• Red Sea: Statement by the Spokesperson on the Houthi attack European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 Jul 2025 -- The EU strongly condemns the Houthi attack in the Red Sea on 06 July against the bulk carrier MV Magic Seas. The attack endangered the lives of the crew, who had to be evacuated, and risked a major ecological disaster in the region, as the vessel is currently drifting and at risk of sinking.
• Yemen claims responsibility for missile, drone attack on Israel-bound vessel in Red Sea Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on a merchant vessel in the Red Sea bound for the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, saying the ship violated a ban on sailing toward Israeli ports, which is in effect in support of the Gaza Strip.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Delaware Returns Home from Deployment US Navy 07 Jul 2025 -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791), under the command of Cmdr. Jason Patton, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Saturday, July 5, completing a six-month deployment to U.S. European Command area of responsibility.
• USNS Comfort Arrives in Manta, Ecuador US Navy 07 Jul 2025 -- The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Manta, Ecuador for the third mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP 25), July 4, 2025.
• U.S., Thailand Navies reunite to commence CARAT Thailand 2025 US Navy 07 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Navy (USN), Royal Thai Navy (RTN), and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) began the 31st exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025 with an opening ceremony in Sattahip, Thailand, July 7, 2025.
• Space Force stands up Resilient Mission Support Operations Center, strengthens missile warning, tracking capabilities through partnerships United States Space Force 07 Jul 2025 -- Space Systems Command recently opened the doors to its new Medium Earth Orbit Space Operations Center at the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility in Colorado. The new facility is enabling Guardians and mission partners to seamlessly monitor space-based sensors and make rapid, data-driven decisions that enhance missile warning and threat responses for the joint force.
• U.S., Philippine Marines Co-Host Pacific Symposium USMC News 07 Jul 2025 -- The commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and the Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps will co-host the 11th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) in Manila, July 8-10, 2025.
• A new generation of Pilots take flight at Italy's International Flight Training School, bolstering NATO's Collective Capabilities NATO Allied Air Command 07 Jul 2025 -- On July 2, 2025 a new generation of 67 pilots, including representatives from NATO Allied and Partner nations, successfully completed their advanced flying training at the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, a leading Italian Air Force facility.
• Allied Air Command Delivers ISR Training Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina NATO Allied Air Command 07 Jul 2025 -- Allied Air Command's Mobile Training Team (MTT) visited Bosnia and Herzegovina from 20 to 25 June, 2025 to support partner nation defence development.
• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on Ukraine Military Aid DOD 07 Jul 2025
• Sergiy Boyev: Ukraine is interested in joint projects with U.S. defense companies Ukraine MOD 07 Jul 2025
• Ukraine launches DOT-Chain Defence - a digital system for rapid delivery of weapons Ukraine MOD 07 Jul 2025
• Ukraine to receive rapid support from EU cyber experts in case of major attacks Ukraine Government 07 Jul 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science, and Technology Development - Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov signed amendments to the Agreement on Ukraine's participation in the EU's Digital Europe Programme (2021-2027).
• SEK 135 million in new support to Ukraine's civil cybersecurity Government Offices of Sweden 07 Jul 2025 -- Sweden is providing a new contribution of SEK 135 million to Ukraine's civil cybersecurity. Cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure are an increasing threat in many countries, especially Ukraine.
• SSU and Prosecutor General's Office expose MoD official who stole UAH 90 mln on purchase of anti-tank weapons for AFU Security Service of Ukraine 07 Jul 2025 -- The SSU Military Counterintelligence, investigators of the SSU and the Prosecutor General's Office, with the assistance of the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, have exposed another scheme of embezzlement carried out by the previous leadership of the Ministry of Defense.
• SSU and National Police detain 21 organizers of mobilization evasion schemes Security Service of Ukraine 07 Jul 2025 -- The SSU and the National Police have shut down six new schemes for evading mobilization in several regions of Ukraine. 21 organizers have been detained.
• OSCE study visit on Small Arms and Light Weapons strengthens co-operation between Sweden and Ukraine OSCE 07 Jul 2025 -- From 24 to 26 June 2025, the OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre facilitated a study visit to the Swedish National Police Force in Stockholm for Ukrainian specialists working on small arms and light weapons (SALW) control.
• PLA Navy's Task Force Wraps Up Visit to Hong Kong PRC MND 07 Jul 2025 -- A naval task force assigned to the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) led by the aircraft carrier Shandong (Hull 17) successfully concluded its five-day visit to Hong Kong and departed on Monday morning. A farewell ceremony was held by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government at the port of Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks. Attendees of the event included leaders from the Chinese PLA Navy, the PLA Southern Theater Command, the PLA Hong Kong Garrison, as well as the task force's commanding officers.
• Newly acquired HIMARS, missiles, drones to be tested during Han Kuang CNA 07 Jul 2025 -- Rockets, missile systems and drones newly acquired by Taiwan's military will be put to the test during this year's live-fire portion of annual Han Kuang exercises, which run from Wednesday until July 18.
• Ministry of National Defense: Minister Wellington Koo Meets Lithuanian Parliamentary Taiwan Friendship Group Delegation, Emphasizes Deepening Taiwan-Lithuania Defence Cooperation ROC MND 07 Jul 2025
• Ministry of National Defense Statement Clarifying Media Report on Minister Wellington Koo Allegedly Leaving National Security Council Meeting ROC MND 07 Jul 2025
• Australia and Philippines strengthen cyber resilience Australia DOD 07 Jul 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Philippine Army have participated in a combined defensive cyber activity to enhance regional cybersecurity.
• Multinational battlegroup practises urban ops Australia DOD 07 Jul 2025 -- Army's Brisbane-based 7th Brigade kicked off the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise with more than 1500 soldiers from five nations training at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
• Breaking ground on CFB Trenton's new Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Canada 07 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to mark the start of construction on a major infrastructure project that will support the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project.
• HMC Ships Edmonton and Yellowknife Depart for NATO Mine Countermeasures Mission in Europe Canada 07 Jul 2025 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Edmonton and Yellowknife departed Halifax to begin their deployment on Operation REASSURANCE, where they will join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1).
• Experts reject French intelligence's hype over Chinese embassies sowing doubts over Rafale jets Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- Chinese military experts rejected on Monday the latest claims by French intelligence that "China used embassies to undermine sales of French-made Rafale jets" following the India-Pakistan conflict in May this year. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that she is not aware of the situation, when asked about the matter.
• Chinese FM spokesperson responds to French intelligence claims regarding Chinese embassies sowing doubts over Rafale jets Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- In response to a reporter's question about an AP report about French intelligence services claiming that after the India-Pakistan conflict in May this year, China used its embassies abroad to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale fighter jets, aiming to undermine their sales, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that she is not aware of the situation.
• Japan Coast Guard Ship 'Itsukushima' Arrives in Chennai to Strengthen India-Japan Maritime Ties India PIB 07 Jul 2025 -- Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship Itsukushima, commanded by Captain Naoki Mizoguchi, arrived at Chennai Port on July 07, 2025, as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and JCG in the Indo-Pacific
• The valour displayed during Operation Sindoor & the demonstration of domestic equipment, further increased the global demand for our indigenous products: Raksha Mantri at Controllers' Conference 2025 India PIB 07 Jul 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the Controllers' Conference of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in New Delhi on July 07, 2025, emphasising the department's critical role in strengthening the operational readiness and financial agility of the Armed Forces
• Brigadier General Shekarchi: US bears primary responsibility for aggression against Iran Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- A senior Iranian commander has said that the United States is primarily responsible for the recent aggression against Iran.
• Iranian commander vows 'more crushing' retaliation if Israel attacks again Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- A senior commander has warned that Iran's Armed Forces stand ready to launch a more powerful and devastating counterstrike against any future acts of aggression perpetrated by the Israeli regime.
• Iran stashing thousands of missiles and drones in secure places: Leader's aide Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran has stockpiled several thousand missiles and drones in secure locations ready to defend the country against any act of aggression.
• Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he addressed the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course, comprising participants from all services. ISPR Pakistan 07 Jul 2025 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad today, where he addressed the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course, comprising participants from all services.
• Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement: 7 July 2025 UK MOD 07 Jul 2025 -- Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister NAKATANI Gen and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a virtual meeting.
• The Baltic states enhance partnership on total defence Lithuania MND 07 Jul 2025 -- Vice Minister of National Defence Tomas Godliauskas with the other Baltic counterparts agreed to step up trilateral cooperation on preparations for total defence at a Baltic Defence Vice Ministers' meeting in Latvia.
• Poland and the Netherlands Deepen Strategic Partnership Republic of Poland 07 Jul 2025 -- Poland and the Netherlands are strengthening cooperation in the face of the challenges Europe is confronting today - this was the main conclusion of the meeting between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland.
• Memorandum on Developing Defence Cooperation between Poland and the Kingdom of the Netherlands signed Poland - Ministry of National Defence 07 Jul 2025 -- On July 7, a Memorandum of Understanding regarding strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland and the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of the Netherlands was signed in Warsaw, in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Donald Tusk, and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof.
• PAF, US PACAF open 2nd iteration of Cope Thunder air drills Philippine News Agency 07 Jul 2025 -- Philippine Air Force (PAF) soldiers and their counterparts in the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) on Monday formally opened the second iteration of this year's Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 25-2) at the Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga.
• Army aviation unit urged to remain steadfast in territorial defense Philippine News Agency 07 Jul 2025 -- A ranking Philippine Army (PA) official has called on the Army Aviation Regiment (AAR) to remain steadfast in its core missions, including defending the country's territory.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen US Dept. of State 07 Jul 2025

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• 7 July 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 07 Jul 2025

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

• The Chief of the General Staff in Khan Yunis: "All paths lead to one place. All the options we are presenting have one goal: returning the hostages and a decisive victory" Israel Defense Forces 07 Jul 2025
• Dismantling of Hezbollah Terrorist Infrastructure Sites in Southern Lebanon Israel Defense Forces 07 Jul 2025
• First round of indirect Israel-Hamas talks ends inconclusively, 'situation in Gaza likely remains grim for foreseeable future' Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- The first round of indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas ended inconclusively in Doha, Qatar, according to multiple media reports on Monday, while Israeli offensives continue in Gaza Strip. Analysts believed that Israel's participation in talks is likely more of a perfunctory response to US pressure, and the situation in Gaza is expected to remain grim for the foreseeable future.
• First round of indirect Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks in Qatar ends without agreement: Sources Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- The initial session of indirect ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, held in Qatar, concluded without progress, according to two Palestinian sources familiar with the discussions.
• Gaza ceasefire talks to resume on Monday IRNA 07 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli regime and the Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas are set to resume indirect ceasefire talks in the Qatari capital, a day after the first round of negotiation ended without a breakthrough.
• Palestinian Authority warns of growing settler incursions into al-Aqsa Mosque Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has warned against the increasing intrusions by illegal Israeli settlers into the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds, under the protection of Israeli forces.
• Hamas welcomes BRICS call for end to Israeli genocide in Gaza, total withdrawal from Palestinian territories Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- Hamas has welcomed a call by the BRICS group of emerging economies for the Israeli regime to end its war of genocide against the Gaza Strip, and enact a complete withdrawal from the coastal sliver and all the occupied Palestinian territories.
• Iran deplores Israeli attacks on Lebanon IRNA 07 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly condemned the latest Israeli "terrorist attacks" against Lebanon.
• Iran views referendum as fair solution for Palestinian issue: Foreign Minister Araqchi IRNA 07 Jul 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran maintains that a fair solution to resolve the Palestinian issue is through holding a referendum with the participation of all main residents of Palestine, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
• Gaza's food system has collapsed as famine deepens, blocking aid means more deaths: OCHA Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Gaza's food system has completely collapsed, as famine tightens its grip on hungry Palestinians seeking assistance in the besieged coastal territory.
• Report of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission to the Government of the Republic of Poland Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025 -- On 1 April 2024, seven people working with the non-governmental organization World Central Kitchen were killed in the Gaza Strip, including a Polish citizen.
• Israeli attacks on Yemen trigger retaliatory missile fire IRNA 07 Jul 2025 -- Israel has launched attacks on multiple locations in Yemen, prompting a retaliatory response from the Arab country and promises from Yemeni officials for more operations against the regime in support of Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza.
• 'Impunity emboldens Israel to continue aggression': Iran slams renewed Israeli assaults on Yemen Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has vehemently denounced the Israeli regime's renewed attacks against Yemen's civilian infrastructure and Tel Aviv's continued impunity for the atrocities that have been enabled through unwavering American support.
• Yemeni armed forces hit Ben Gurion airport, other Israeli targets with drones, missiles Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces say they have launched a joint military operation with 11 missiles and drones targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and several other cities.
• Yemen's Ansarullah vows to 'rob Zionists of sleep' following Israeli aggression Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- A senior Ansarullah official has pledged that the Yemeni armed forces will "rob the Zionists of their sleep" in response to the Israeli regime's recent aggression against the country.
• Yemeni army strike Israeli positions after regime warplanes launch 20 airstrikes Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- The Yemeni army has launched a fresh missile strike on Israeli positions in the occupied Palestinian territories in retaliation for the regime's earlier airstrikes on the Arab country.
• Israel launches strikes on Red Sea ports in Yemen People's Daily 07 Jul 2025 -- Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea ports in western Hodeidah Province late Sunday night.
• Yemeni army strike Israeli positions after regime warplanes launch 20 airstrikes Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- The Yemeni army has launched a fresh missile strike on Israeli positions in the occupied Palestinian territories in retaliation for the regime's earlier airstrikes on the Arab country.
• GHF proposes transit camps to relocate Palestinians from Gaza Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- In a desperate attempt to evict Palestinians from Gaza, the controversial Israel-US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has proposed building camps inside, and possibly outside, the besieged strip to temporarily shelter the population.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Haiti, Ukraine UNOCHA 07 Jul 2025
• UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies UN News 07 Jul 2025 -- The UN General Assembly on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution expressing deep concern over Afghanistan's deteriorating humanitarian, economic and human rights conditions, urging the Taliban to reverse repressive policies and ensure inclusive governance.
• Revoking the Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham US Dept. of State 07 Jul 2025 -- In line with President Trump's May 13 promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria, I am announcing my intent to revoke the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation of al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• US removes HTS from terror list ahead of Syria-Israel normalization Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- The United States has revoked the foreign terrorist organization designation for the HTS, which took over Syria after toppling President Bashar al-Assad, as the new regime plans to sign a normalization agreement with the Israeli regime.
• US Removes Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham From Terrorist List - State Dept. Sputnik 07 Jul 2025 -- The United States has revoked the designation of Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group* as a terrorist organization, according to a State Department public notice scheduled to be published on Tuesday.
• In a Special Operation in Southern Syria: the IDF Apprehended a Cell Operated by the Iranian 'Quds' Force Israel Defense Forces 07 Jul 2025
• FM spokesperson responds to media report that China provided support to Pakistan during India-Pakistan conflict Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on claims by the India reports that China follows "36 stratagems" to provide all possible support to Pakistan during India-Pakistan conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that she doesn't know the specifics of the matter, but China and Pakistan are traditional friendly neighbors, and defense and security cooperation is part of the normal cooperation between the two countries and is not directed against a third party.
• China lodges representations with India over officials' greetings for 14th Dalai Lama's birthday: FM Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- The Chinese side has already lodged representations to India regarding this matter, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Monday, in response to a Global Times question about Indian senior officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union ministers — extending greetings to the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.
• UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan as displacement, hunger and disease escalate UN News 07 Jul 2025 -- UN humanitarians on Monday sounded the alarm over the worsening conditions in Sudan, as violence continues, and food and water remain at critically low levels.
• WFP airdrops food to prevent catastrophe as hunger surges in conflict-hit parts of South Sudan WFP 07 Jul 2025 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) began airdropping emergency food assistance to thousands of families in South Sudan's Upper Nile State, where surging conflict since March has forced families from their homes and pushed some communities to the brink of famine.

News Reports

• With Improved Conditions, DHS Ends TPS for Honduras DHS 07 Jul 2025 -- After finding improved country conditions in Honduras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status, as required by the statute. The termination will be effective 60 days after the publication of the Federal Register notice.
• DHS Terminates TPS for Nicaragua: It Was Never Meant to Last 25 Years DHS 07 Jul 2025 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua, which will expire on July 5, 2025. The termination will be effective 60 days after the publication of the Federal Register notice.
• Final Three Members Charged in Prolific Chinese Money Laundering Scheme Plead Guilty to Laundering Tens of Millions in Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 07 Jul 2025 -- Two Chinese nationals and a New York woman, all members of a prolific Chinese money laundering organization (CMLO), pleaded guilty today to money laundering charges involving drug trafficking proceeds. They are the last of six total defendants charged in the indictment to plead guilty.
• Meeting with Andrei Nikitin President of Russia 07 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with Andrei Nikitin to offer him the position of Acting Minister of Transport.
• Former Russian Transport Minister Starovoit Found Dead Hours After Dismissal RFE/RL 07 Jul 2025 -- Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound, investigators confirmed just hours after President Vladimir Putin abruptly replaced him amid a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks that have disrupted air traffic and exposed vulnerabilities deep inside Russian territory.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks on Environment, the 30th UNFCCC COP, and the Global Healthcare System at the 3rd session of the 17th BRICS Summit, Rio de Janeiro, July 7, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025
• Press release on the summoning of the chargé d'affaires of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Foreign Ministry Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with the Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025
• Norway Aligns with EU's Listing of Two Russian Shipping Companies Government of Norway 07 Jul 2025 -- The Norwegian government has decided to list two Russian fishing companies Norebo JSC and Murman Seafood. With this decision, Norway will align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU on May 20, in the same way that we have previously aligned with other EU sanctions against Russia.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at Session II of the XVII BRICS Summit «Strengthening multilateral world order, financial and economic issues, artificial intelligence», Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025
• China exposes series of malicious foreign websites and IP addresses used by overseas hacker groups Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- China's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNERT/CC) has uncovered a series of malicious foreign websites and IP addresses used by overseas hacker groups to carry out ongoing cyberattacks against China and other countries, according to a statement released Monday via its official WeChat account.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on July 7, 2025 PRC MofA 07 Jul 2025
• Remarks by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the session on peace and security and global governance reform of the XVII BRICS Summit PRC MofA 07 Jul 2025
• Imposing tariffs arbitrarily not in any party's interest: Chinese FM on US threat against BRICS Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry (FM) on Monday stressed that BRICS focuses on openness and win-win cooperation and does not target any country, in response to a media question about US President Donald Trump's threat to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on BRICS countries for what he claimed to be "anti-American policies."
• MSS reveals case of foreign IP posing as ordinary user to infiltrate Chinese school's network broadcast system Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Monday disclosed a case in which an unidentified foreign IP address, disguised as a regular user, infiltrated a Chinese school's network broadcast system in an attempted cyberattack to manipulate broadcast content.
• Top Haitian diplomat makes first visit to Taiwan CNA 07 Jul 2025 -- Haiti's foreign minister has arrived in Taiwan for his first-ever visit to the country since taking office in January, and he will be meeting with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) to enhance bilateral ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Monday.
• Flight route adjustment benefits both sides of Taiwan Strait: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 07 Jul 2025 -- A mainland spokesperson said on Sunday that a newly activated route W121 that connects with M503 route will benefit people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Jul 2025
• Enlarged Plenary Meetings of Pyongyang Municipal and Provincial Committees of WPK Held KCNA 07 Jul 2025 -- Enlarged plenary meetings of the Pyongyang municipal and provincial committees of the Workers' Party of Korea took place from July 3 to 6 to implement the decisions of the Twelfth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the WPK.
• Talks With Iran Scheduled, Trump Says At Start Of Netanyahu White House Visit RFE/RL 07 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on July 7 welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for a meeting expected to be dominated by the conflict in Gaza but also touch on Trump's diplomatic efforts with Iran in the wake of the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.
• Trump Hosts Netanyahu With Iran Diplomacy On The Line RFE/RL 07 Jul 2025 -- While the Gaza conflict is expected to headline the conversation when President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on July 7, it is the Iran question that looms largest over the meeting.
• Foreign Minister Araqchi: Israeli aggression was a lethal blow to rule of law IRNA 07 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has called the aggression of the Israeli regime a lethal blow to diplomacy, rule of law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (N.P.T.).
• Iran's FM condemns US-Israeli aggression as violation of international law Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran, describing it as a violation of international law, the UN Charter, and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
• Israel must not be allowed to attack Iran again, ignite new war: President Pezeshkian Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran "sees no problem" in re-entering negotiations over its nuclear program, but insists on guarantees that Israel will not carry out another attack during diplomatic talks as it did last month.
• Iran FM hails BRICS for 'strong, unequivocal' condemnation of Israeli-US strikes Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praises the "strong and unequivocal" condemnation expressed by the BRICS group of emerging economies of the recent Israeli and US acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
• Iran's FM slams US, Israeli aggression as gross violation of UN Charter, blow to diplomacy Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says "unlawful" acts of aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States against the Islamic Republic constituted a gross violation of the United Nations Charter and were a blow to diplomacy.
• Iran Ready to Hold Talks on Verification of Its Nuclear Program - President Sputnik 07 Jul 2025 -- Tehran is ready to negotiate verification of its nuclear program after the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
• BRICS leaders condemn U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran IRNA 07 Jul 2025 -- The BRICS in a statement has condemned the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on Sunday night.
• IAEA to Be Held Responsible for Its Assessments Made Days Before Strikes on Iran - Lavrov Sputnik 07 Jul 2025 -- The IAEA leadership should be held responsible for its assessments made few days before the start of strikes on Iran, as many countries consider them ambiguous, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
• Iran remains OPEC's second-largest refiner despite sanctions Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- Iran has maintained its position as the second-largest oil refiner in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a sign that the country is using the best of its petroleum industry resources despite US sanctions targeting the sector.
• Meeting between Foreign Minister Iwaya and GCC Secretary General Budaiwi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 07 Jul 2025
• At BRICS summit, Turkish FM warns of global consequences if Israel's aggression, expansionism left unchecked Press TV 07 Jul 2025 -- Turkey's minister of foreign affairs has warned of global consequences if the Israeli regime's aggression and expansionism are not brought under control.
• No: 139, 7 July 2025, Regarding the Statement of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on the Judicial Processes in Türkiye Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025
• Colombia, Uzbekistan join BRICS Bank People's Daily 07 Jul 2025 -- Colombia and Uzbekistan have joined the New Development Bank (NDB), expanding the membership of the multilateral lender commonly known as the BRICS Bank, the institution's president, Dilma Rousseff, announced here Saturday.
• Serbia completes key Chinese-built highway section with longest tunnels People's Daily 07 Jul 2025 -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday inaugurated the final segment of the E-763 "Milos Veliki" highway between Pakovrace and Pozega, completing the entire 30.9-km Preljina-Pozega section.
• Pakistan Hosts Inaugural Round of Additional-Secretary Talks Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Jul 2025 -- The inaugural round of the Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism between the Foreign Ministries of Pakistan and Afghanistan was held today in Islamabad pursuant to decisions reached during the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan to Kabul, Afghanistan, on 19 April 2025.
• Minister Budrys: Ensuring national security is the main foreign policy priority for Lithuania Lithuania MFA 07 Jul 2025 -- Today, on 7 July, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the heads of Lithuania's diplomatic missions, consular offices, and representations to international organizations.
• Proposed law would give Cambodia's government power to revoke citizenship Radio Free Asia 07 Jul 2025 -- A proposed amendment to Cambodia's constitution would allow the government to revoke the citizenship of Cambodian dissidents — a step that critics say would suppress internal dissent and eliminate political competition.
• Georgian Leadership Sent 'Threatening, Insulting' Letter To Trump Administration RFE/RL 07 Jul 2025 -- Outgoing US ambassador to Tbilisi Robin Dunnigan says the ruling Georgian Dream party leadership sent a private letter to the Trump administration that was "threatening, insulting, unserious, and was received extremely poorly in Washington."
• OSCE human rights office voices deep concern over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in Georgia, reaffirms commitment to support OSCE 07 Jul 2025 -- Legislation increasingly restricting the work of civil society and the detention and prosecution of peaceful protestors in Georgia as well as the recent arrests of political opposition leaders are of growing concern, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said today.
• UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on Technical Cooperation in Colombia UK FCDO 07 Jul 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Technical Cooperation in Colombia. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
• Secretary-General's remarks to the 17th BRICS Summit Session on "Environment, COP 30 and Global Health" [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 07 Jul 2025