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• Senior Defense Officials Discuss the Iran Nuclear Facilities Bombing DoD 10 Jul 2025

Defense Policy / Programs

• Tucano Tales: A-29C operations formally begin at the USAF Test Pilot School US Air Force 10 Jul 2025 -- The Air Force Test Pilot School is working judiciously to integrate the recently acquired A-29C Super Tucano into the student flight curriculum. In partnership with the Air Force Test Center and the Sierra Nevada Corporation, the three airplanes will soon be providing critical cutting-edge instruction to future test leaders.
• US, allies launch largest Pacific air exercise with REFORPAC 2025 US Air Force 10 Jul 2025 -- Pacific Air Forces, alongside U.S. allies and partners, launched Resolute Force Pacific 2025, the largest contingency response exercise ever conducted by the U.S. Air Force in the Indo-Pacific region, July 10.
• Arkansas Air Guard participates in REFORPAC 25 US Air Force 10 Jul 2025 -- The Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Wing is playing a pivotal role in Resolute Force Pacific 25, the Pacific Air Forces' most comprehensive contingency response exercise running from July 10 to Aug. 8.
• NCIS Deploys Special Agents aboard Guided-Missile Destroyers Patrolling Southern Border US Navy 10 Jul 2025 -- The Navy deployed two Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in mid-March to conduct border security objectives in support of the U.S. Northern Command southern border mission: the USS Gravely (DDG 107) to the Gulf of America and the Caribbean, and the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) to the Pacific Ocean. Earlier this summer, the USS Cole (DDG 67) relieved the USS Gravely after 83 days of service to the mission.
• SETAF-AF forensic team deploys expertise at sea, protects US and allied assets Army News 10 Jul 2025 -- When U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) identified a need to gather evidence, the U.S. Army's Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center (JTFAC) answered the call. Its forensic team launched into action at sea, turning expertise into real-world impact.
• First-of-its-Kind, Renewably Powered Ocean Buoy to Enhance NPS Research and 5G Maritime Communication Applications US Navy 10 Jul 2025 -- Floating in Monterey Bay, California, five miles north of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) campus, a self-powered ocean buoy will showcase a unique combination of oceanographic and meteorological sensors with 5G communication technologies for real-time, 24/7 scientific and maritime observations.
• Turkish multinational exercise Anatolian Eagle 25 enhances interoperability NATO Allied Air Command 10 Jul 2025 -- From June 23 to July 4, 2025, Allied and Partner air forces met in Türkiye as Exercise Anatolian Eagle 25 executed from the 3rd Main Jet Base in Konya. Hosted by the Turkish Air Force, this live-fly multinational exercise delivered advanced, high-tempo combat training designed to sharpen interoperability and reinforce NATO's collective defence posture.
• NATO Secretary General commends Germany's role in the Alliance NATO 10 Jul 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday (9 July 2025), thanking him for Germany's leading role in the Alliance, and its support to Ukraine.
• Russia to Consider UK-France Nuclear Deal in Military Strategy Sputnik 10 Jul 2025 -- Russia will take onto account in its military planning the UK-France nuclear cooperation agreement, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday.
• Coalition of the Willing Discusses Further Support for Ukraine, Security Guarantees, and Increased Pressure on Russia President of Ukraine 10 Jul 2025
• Statement of the Coalition of the Willing Meeting by the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine President of Ukraine 10 Jul 2025
• Joint Weapons Production and Strengthening Ukraine's Air Defense: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meets with Donald Tusk President of Ukraine 10 Jul 2025
• Statement of the Coalition of the Willing meeting by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine: 10 July 2025 Gov.UK 10 Jul 2025 -- Today the leaders of member states and international organisations of the Coalition of the Willing gathered in London, Rome and virtually to discuss strengthening support to Ukraine and further pressure on Russia.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz Discuss Increased Investment in Ukrainian Drone Production President of Ukraine 10 Jul 2025
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Dick Schoof Discuss Joint Weapons Production President of Ukraine 10 Jul 2025
• Ukraine's Recovery, Defense Assistance, and Strengthening EU Sanctions Against Russia: President Meets with President of the Council of Ministers of Italy President of Ukraine 10 Jul 2025
• Meeting at the Ministry of Defence: Norwegian defence company opens branch in Ukraine Ukraine MOD 10 Jul 2025
• The future of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Oleksandr Kozenko discusses recruitment of new personnel with combat pilots Ukraine MOD 10 Jul 2025
• The MoD's DOT successfully passed an independent financial audit Ukraine MOD 10 Jul 2025
• Military support and interoperability: Ukraine and NATO deepen cooperation through JATEC Ukraine MOD 10 Jul 2025
• US Supplies Ukraine With Artillery Shells, Mobile Rocket Artillery Missiles - Reports Sputnik 10 Jul 2025 -- The United States is delivering to Ukraine artillery shells and mobile rocket artillery missiles, Reuters reported, citing two US officials.
• 8th NDU International Defense Forum held in Beijing PRC MND 10 Jul 2025 -- The 8th International Defense Forum hosted by the National Defense University (NDU) of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off in Beijing recently. More than 200 military and civilian scholars from nearly 100 countries participated in the forum. Under the theme of "International Security Cooperation amid Interweaving Turbulence and Changes", the forum focused on three topics including the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN and maintaining world peace, international and regional security amid interweaving turmoil, and new paths and initiatives for global and regional security governance.
• Exclusive: World's first unit to down stealth aircraft praises new missiles from China after deployment Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- In 1999, during the NATO aggression on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Serbia's 250th Air Defense Missile Brigade, then part of the Yugoslav air defense forces, gained global fame by using a second-generation S-125 missile to shoot down a US F-117A stealth aircraft of NATO - the first recorded instance of a stealth aircraft being downed by an air defense missile.
• Ministry of National Defense Statement on Full Support for Typhoon Danas Post-Disaster Recovery Efforts ROC MND 10 Jul 2025
• Army drill simulates Chinese airborne assault on Taoyuan Airport CNA 10 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's Army conducted a drill Thursday that simulated a response to potential Chinese operations aimed at seizing control of Taoyuan International Airport.
• Key Taipei-New Taipei bridge to close briefly for Han Kuang drills CNA 10 Jul 2025 -- A key bridge linking Taipei and New Taipei will be temporarily closed next week for a military drill simulating efforts to prevent enemy forces from advancing into the capital, a source told CNA Wednesday as part of the ongoing Han Kuang exercises.
• Taiwan conducts M1A2T tank live-fire drill CNA 10 Jul 2025 -- The military conducted a live-fire drill Thursday in Hsinchu County involving a platoon of M1A2T tanks Taiwan purchased from the United States.
• Chinese military aircrafts' unusual close approach toward Self-Defense Force aircrafts Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 10 Jul 2025
• INDIAN NAVY TO COMMISSION THE FIRST INDIGENOUS DIVING SUPPORT VESSEL - 'NISTAR' India PIB 10 Jul 2025 -- Indian Navy is all set to commission the first of the class Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nistar at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 18 Jul 2025 in the presence of the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh.
• 2 Indian Air Force pilots die in jet crash People's Daily 10 Jul 2025 -- Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) died when the trainer jet they were flying crashed in the country's western state of Rajasthan on Wednesday, confirmed the IAF.
• Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), chaired the 271st Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters (GHQ). ISPR Pakistan 10 Jul 2025 -- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), chaired the 271st Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the General Headquarters (GHQ).
• Northwood Declaration: 10 July 2025 (UK-France joint nuclear statement) Gov.UK 10 Jul 2025 -- Statement by the United Kingdom and the French Republic on Nuclear Policy and Cooperation - July 2025.
• Prime Minister's remarks at the UK-France Summit press conference: 10 July 2025 Gov.UK 10 Jul 2025
• UK-France Leaders Declaration Gov.UK 10 Jul 2025 -- The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit.
• Lancaster House 2.0: Declaration on Modernising UK-French Defence and Security Cooperation Gov.UK 10 Jul 2025 -- The UK and France, as Europe's only nuclear powers and leading militaries, share a unique responsibility for European and international defence and security. Our two nations represent nearly 40% of the defence budget of European Allies, and more than 50% of European spending on research and technology.
• Finland presented the instrument of withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 10 Jul 2025 -- Finland presented the instrument of withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention on 10 July 2025. The withdrawal shall take effect in January 2026. Finland will continue its support for the humanitarian goals of the Convention.
• Government proposal: the Conscription Act will be amended with regard to Åland residents and persons whose gender has been legally recognised Finnish MoD 10 Jul 2025 -- On 10 July 2025, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for amending the Conscription Act and the Act on Voluntary Military Service for Women. The amendments would apply to Åland residents and to persons whose gender has been legally recognised.
• The Lithuanian-German collaboration will only grow stronger, says Vice Minister of National Defence O. Mašalė Lithuania MND 10 Jul 2025 -- Vice Minister of National Defence in charge of support to stationing of the German Brigade of Lithuania Orijana Mašalė substituted for Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė at the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Berlin, also attended by Chief of Defence of Lithuania General Raimundas Vaikšnoras. Germany's contribution in strengthening the principles of collective defence and responsibility for the security of the whole Alliance was highlighted at the commemoration as well.
• Chinese Defense Ministry denies Germany's laser-targeting claim Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- In response to media reports that Germany claimed the Chinese military had laser-targeted a German aircraft, China's Ministry of National Defense told the Global Times on Wednesday that the allegation was completely inconsistent with the facts.
• Japan, NZ working on defence logistics agreement New Zealand Government 10 Jul 2025 -- New Zealand and Japan are developing a logistics agreement to support ongoing defence cooperation between our two countries, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced.
• Female Engagement Team - mission critical New Zealand Defence Force 10 Jul 2025 -- The New Zealand Defence Force's recent deployment to the Middle East included a member of a team specifically trained to engage with vulnerable people, a mission-critical role on operations like this.
• BRP Miguel Malvar undergoing readiness, capability tests Philippine News Agency 10 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Navy's (PN) newest guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) is undergoing Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) as a prerequisite for its operational deployment.
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Kosovo's President Osmani US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Senegalese President Faye US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Remarks to the International Press US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Remarks to the Press at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference with the United States US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato' Seri Mohamad Hasan at the Signing of a MOU Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Lazaro US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025
• Ranking Member Shaheen, Foreign Relation Democrats Statement on State Department Personnel Cuts US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 10 Jul 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD),?Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement on announced plans by the State Department to terminate personnel.
• Trump sends tariff letters to 8 more countries People's Daily 10 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump sent letters to the leaders of eight countries Wednesday, notifying them that tariffs ranging from 20 percent to 50 percent will be charged on goods imported from these countries starting Aug. 1.
• US sets 20% tariff on PH goods; Manila seeks reconsideration - envoy Philippine News Agency 10 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine government is looking to renegotiate the 20 percent tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Philippine goods, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez.
• Trump says U.S. shifting Africa policy "from aid to trade" People's Daily 10 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent "from aid to trade."
• Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump's Proposed 50 Percent Tariff on Brazil as Retaliation for Bolsonaro's Prosecution US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 10 Jul 2025 -- "Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's threat to impose 50 percent tariffs on Brazil as retaliation for the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is charged with attempting to stage a coup against current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva:"

Defense Industry

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• 10 July 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 10 Jul 2025

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

• More Than 130 Terrorist Infrastructure Sites Dismantled in Khan Yunis as the Golani Brigade Continues to Operate in the Area Israel Defense Forces 10 Jul 2025
• Israel insists on keeping troops in southern Gaza in blow to ceasefire talks: Report Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli regime has been insisting, during the ceasefire talks with Hamas, on keeping troops in the Gaza Strip, derailing the negotiations aimed at ending the genocidal war.
• Scores killed in intensified Israeli strikes in Gaza despite truce talks Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- At least 55 Palestinians, including eight children, have been killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Thursday, local hospital sources said.
• Hamas reorganizes command, launches attacks using fresh intel in Gaza: Israeli media Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- An Israeli media report indicates that the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has reorganized its command structure and is executing deadly attacks based on new intelligence, despite ongoing Israeli pressure and a relentless, months-long military campaign in the besieged region.
• Zarif criticizes U.S. sanctions on U.N. special rapporteur for West Bank and Gaza IRNA 10 Jul 2025 -- Former Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad-Javad Zarif has criticized to the United States' sanctioning of Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights on the West bank and the Gaza Strip.
• Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on children killed during a nutrition aid distribution in the Gaza Strip UNICEF 10 Jul 2025 -- The Coordination Committee of the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council today strongly condemned the US Government's sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, for allegedly assisting the International Criminal Court in taking action against the US or Israel officials.
• UNICEF deplores 'unconscionable' killing of families lining up for aid in Gaza UN News 10 Jul 2025 -- The head of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has voiced deep dismay over the "unconscionable" killing of children during an aid distribution in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday.
• UN 'firmly against' forced displacement in Gaza, warns of deteriorating health crisis Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- The United Nations says it is opposed to any forced displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, while raising the alarm about the deteriorating health crisis in the territory.
• Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Jul 2025 -- Following the Israeli Cabinet's resolutions and the constructive dialogue between the EU and Israel, significant steps have been agreed by Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
• Chinese envoy to UN urges 'seven must-to-do' on Middle East situation Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- China's deputy permanent representative to the UN Geng Shuang urged the Houthi forces to safeguard the security of navigation in the Red Sea when spoke at a UN Security Council open meeting on the Yemen issue on Wednesday local time.
• Yemeni missile fired at Israel; Ben Gurion Airport temporarily shut down IRNA 10 Jul 2025 -- A ballistic missile fired from Yemen toward the Israeli-occupied territories has triggered sirens across Tel Aviv and other areas, prompting the temporary closure of Ben Gurion International Airport.
• Ansarullah leader's warning to Israel: Reopening Eilat port impossible Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Yemen's Ansarullah leader has declared that reopening the port of Eilat (Umm al-Rashrash) is impossible, affirming Yemen's firm stance and ongoing decision to enforce maritime sanctions against the Israeli occupation regime in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea.
• Yemeni Armed Forces target Israel's Ben Gurion airport in support of Gaza Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Yemeni Armed Forces have launched a missile strike on Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid Israel's genocidal war on the besieged territory.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine, Sudan, Somalia UNOCHA 10 Jul 2025
• UN calls for reversal of US sanctions on Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese UN News 10 Jul 2025 -- Top UN human rights officials have voiced serious concern over the imposition of sanctions by the United States targeting Francesca Albanese, a UN-appointed independent expert on the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
• Comment by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on U.S. sanctions against Francesca Albanese OHCHR 10 Jul 2025
• "Silence is not an option": UN Special Procedures' Coordination Committee condemns US sanctions on Francesca Albanese OHCHR 10 Jul 2025 -- The Coordination Committee of the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council today strongly condemned the US Government's sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, for allegedly assisting the International Criminal Court in taking action against the US or Israel officials.
• UN rights council blasts US sanctioning of rapporteur for documenting Gaza genocide Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council has sharply criticized the United States for sanctioning a UN-appointed human rights expert who has been vocal in documenting Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
• UN envoy warns against Yemen being drawn deeper into regional crises People's Daily 10 Jul 2025 -- UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg on Wednesday warned against Yemen being drawn deeper into regional crises involving Israel.
• Syria's prominent Shia cleric shot dead near Homs amid growing HTS-led violence Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- An influential Shia cleric has been shot dead in central Syria, raising concerns about growing sectarian violence under the controversial rule of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group over the Arab country.
• IRGC deals major blows to Israel-linked terrorists in Sistan and Baluchestan, seizes weapons Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Amid a major counterterrorism operation in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has struck sharp blows to Israel-linked terrorists.
• Army chief orders 4ID to sustain gains vs. Reds in Caraga, N. Mindanao Philippine News Agency 10 Jul 2025 -- Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido has ordered the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) to sustain their gains against New People's Army (NPA) rebels in the Caraga and Northern Mindanao regions.
• UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Central African Republic UK FCDO 10 Jul 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the Independent Expert on Central African Republic (CAR). This statement was delivered on 4 July 2025 during the 59th session of the HRC in Geneva.
• International Criminal Court: War crimes, systematic sexual violence ongoing in Darfur UN News 10 Jul 2025 -- Systematic rape and sexual violence are being used as weapons of war in Darfur, the International Criminal Court (ICC) warned on Thursday, as part of a widening investigation into what its Deputy Prosecutor said are escalating atrocities against civilians in the conflict-ridden region.
• Number of severely malnourished children doubles in North Darfur as nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan UNICEF 10 Jul 2025 -- Alarming new data from UNICEF reveals a 46 per cent surge in the number of children being treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) across Sudan's five Darfur states between January and May 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. In North Darfur alone, more than 40,000 children were admitted for treatment for SAM in the first five months of the year - double the number for the same period last year.
• The UK welcomes the Office of the Prosecutor's continued focus on Darfur: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 10 Jul 2025 -- Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.

News Reports

• Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information US Dept. of Justice 10 Jul 2025 -- A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base pleaded guilty today to conspiring to transmit classified information relating to the national defense (National Defense Information) on a foreign online dating platform beginning in or around February 2022 until in or around April 2022.
• EU-Central Asia: First Counterterrorism Dialogue in Dushanbe European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Jul 2025 -- On 10 July, the European Union and Central Asian countries convened for their first Counterterrorism Dialogue in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
• Fourteenth Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focused on Countering Hizballah's Terrorist and Illicit Activities US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2025 -- The United States Department of State, United States Department of Justice, and Europol convened the fourteenth meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) on countering Hizballah's terrorist and illicit activities on July 9-10. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and financial practitioners from approximately 30 governments from across the Middle East, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America participated in this session.
• WHO Member States hold first meeting, agree on next steps to take forward key elements of the WHO Pandemic Agreement WHO 10 Jul 2025 -- WHO Member States have held their first meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, formalizing next steps on implementing key provisions of the historic legal instrument to make the world safer from future pandemics.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• Changing Situation in World Requires Constant Dialogue Between Russia, China - Lavrov Sputnik 10 Jul 2025 -- The complex and rapidly evolving global landscape necessitates ongoing dialogue between Moscow and Beijing, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Thursday.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, Kuala Lumpur, July 10, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during the meeting with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, Kuala Lumpur, July 10, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• Wang Yi Attends the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK (APT) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
• Wang Yi Attends the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK (APT) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
• Wang Yi Meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur.
• Press release on signing a memorandum of understanding between the Russian Foreign Ministry and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• Press release on the Russia-ASEAN ministerial meeting Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at Russia-ASEAN ministerial meeting, Kuala Lumpur, July 10, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia Prak Sokhonn Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• Foreign Ministry statement on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025
• What The Death Of Roman Starovoit Says About Putin's Russia RFE/RL 10 Jul 2025 -- In December 2024, almost exactly seven months before Russia's transport minister was found dead from a gunshot wound, lying in the bushes near his Tesla in a Moscow suburb, investigators in Kursk announced the arrest of a former executive with a border region's development corporation.
• Angara-A5M Rocket Launch Set for 2027 as Roscosmos Completes Vostochny Upgrades Sputnik 10 Jul 2025 -- Russian space agency Roscosmos set the first launch of the Angara-A5M heavy-lift rocket for 2027 after considering the schedule for upgrading the Vostochny cosmodrome, Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov told Sputnik.
• China's state security authority reveals three foreign espionage cases targeting public servants Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday disclosed three cases involving foreign espionage and intelligence agencies setting traps targeting Chinese public servants for infiltration operations and intelligence theft.
• Li Qiang Meets with Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Hanafy Ali Gebaly PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 9, 2025 local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Hanafy Ali Gebaly in Cairo.
• Wang Yi Meets with Adviser for Foreign Affairs of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Touhid Hossain PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Adviser for Foreign Affairs of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Touhid Hossain in Kuala Lumpur.
• China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting Held in Kuala Lumpur PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the meeting with the representative of the Country Coordinator for China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations. Foreign ministers of ASEAN member states, ASEAN observers and the Secretary-General of ASEAN attended the meeting.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on July 10, 2025 PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025
• China opposes overstretching concept of national security, says Chinese FM on US' announcement of 50% tariff on imported copper Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday that a 50 percent tariff would be imposed on imported copper on the grounds of national security, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that China's position on this issue is very clear.
• China, US maintain close communication at multiple levels in trade, economic field: MOFCOM on Lutnick's claims about possibly meeting Chinese negotiators in Aug Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- Commenting on US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's remarks claiming that he and other top American trade officials may meet Chinese negotiators in early August, He Yongqian, spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce, told a press conference on Thursday that both sides are currently maintaining close communication at multiple levels on their respective concerns in the economic and trade field.
• MOFCOM rebukes EU leader's claims against China Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday sharply rebuked recent criticisms leveled by European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen against China, calling the EU's allegations on overcapacity, market access and other issues as "unfounded."
• Chinese commerce ministry rejects EU leader's claims against China, urges Brussels to focus less on accusations, more consultations Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- In responding to a Global Times' request for comment on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's recent speech accusing China of market access, subsidies, government procurement, export controls, overcapacity and other issues, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday that the relevant remarks do not truly reflect the current state of China-EU economic and trade relations, nor do they reflect the positive progress made in the dialogue and communication between the economic and trade authorities of the two sides.
• Wang Yi Meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Viet Nam Bui Thanh Son PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Viet Nam Bui Thanh Son in Kuala Lumpur.
• Wang Yi on Achievements of China-ASEAN Mutually Beneficial Cooperation PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed the fruitful achievements of China-ASEAN cooperation on the sidelines of the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
• China voices support for Arab nations' unity, development -- premier Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Wednesday that China supports Arab countries in strengthening strategic autonomy, enhancing unity and self-reliance, and pursuing development paths suited to their own national conditions.
• China, Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade, investment, Chinese premier says Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- China and Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade and investment, strengthen industrial alignment and market connectivity, and push for a higher level of win-win cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Wednesday.
• Hong Kong police arrest four individuals linked to a Taiwan-based group on suspicion of conspiracy to subvert state power Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- The Hong Kong Police Force's National Security Department has arrested four males aged between 15 and 47 on suspicion of conspiracy to subvert state power. The suspects are allegedly linked to an organization established in the island of Taiwan and are currently under investigation, according to local media reports.
• China has taken measures to crack down on strategic minerals transshipment, smuggling: MOFCOM Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- A spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said that China has taken measures to tackle the transshipment and smuggling of critical minerals, emphasizing that related export controls align with international common practice.
• From resilient economy to wider opening up, China's 14th five-year plan delivers remarkable results People's Daily 10 Jul 2025 -- With the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) nearing conclusion, China has clocked up a series of landmark achievements, including a resilient economy, solid steps in green transition and unwavering opening up.
• NATO chief sounds alarm over China's ambition of taking Taiwan CNA 10 Jul 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning over China's military buildup and its ambitions toward Taiwan, calling the growing alignment between Beijing, Moscow and other authoritarian regimes a serious threat to global stability.
• U.S. introduces bill to combat China's sabotage of Taiwan's underseas cables CNA 10 Jul 2025 -- A bipartisan bill aimed at protecting Taiwan's undersea communication cables from Chinese "gray zone tactics" was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, calling on the government to help strengthen cable resilience near Taiwan.
• Lafayette scandal's Kuo Li-heng dies at 73 CNA 10 Jul 2025 -- Kuo Li-heng (郭力恆), a former Navy captain who had been jailed for 20 years for his involvement in the Lafayette frigate and minesweeper procurement scandals and released in June 2015, died of cancer at the age of 73, sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed Thursday night.
• Taiwan's military exercise will only jeopardize well-being of its residents: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 10 Jul 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday spoke out against Taiwan's recent military exercise, noting that it would only further undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and jeopardize the safety and well-being of the people of Taiwan.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Jul 2025
• Taiwan's military exercise will only jeopardize well-being of its residents: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 10 Jul 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday spoke out against Taiwan's recent military exercise, noting that it would only further undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and jeopardize the safety and well-being of the people of Taiwan.
• Enlarged Plenary Meetings of Party Committees of Ministries and National Agencies Held KCNA 10 Jul 2025 -- Enlarged plenary meetings of the Workers' Party of Korea's committees of the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Land and Maritime Transport, the Pyongyang Construction Commission, the State Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports took place from July 3 to 9 to implement the decisions of the Twelfth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the WPK.
• Enlarged Plenary Meeting of C.C., GFTUK Held KCNA 10 Jul 2025 -- The 13th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) took place on July 9.
• DPRK Premier Inspects Various Fields KCNA 10 Jul 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, inspected various fields.
• Iran-US Nuclear Talks Set To Resume For First Time Since 12-Day War Amid Deep Mistrust RFE/RL 10 Jul 2025 -- The United States and Iran are poised to return to the negotiating table at a moment when tensions between the two are high and trust is low.
• Qalibaf hails great command of military after Israeli attack IRNA 10 Jul 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has lauded the swift and wise actions taken by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the first hours after Israel initiated the recent 12-day war.
• Decisive military response forced Israel to seek ceasefire: Defense minister IRNA 10 Jul 2025 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says the decisive blow dealt by the Iranian Armed Forces in response to the Israeli aggression last month forced the regime to request a ceasefire.
• Iran Armed Forces ready to give harsh response to any Israeli adventurism: Defense chief Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says the country's Armed Forces are fully prepared to give a harsh response to any possible adventurism by the criminal Israeli regime and its Western supporters.
• 'Iran open to resuming negotiations but US must first compensate for its mistakes' Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran is open to resuming negotiations with the United States based on dignity and mutual respect.
• Iran's parliament speaker: US must compensate for aggression against Iran Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, asserts that the cessation of Israel's recent military aggression was due to the regime's failures rather than any restraint on its part.
• Pezeshkian: Future cooperation with I.A.E.A. hinges on ending double standards IRNA 10 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran's continued cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) hinges on the agency ending its double standards in handling the country's nuclear file.
• Pezeshkian: IAEA must drop double standards for Iran to resume cooperation Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will resume its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if double-standard policies regarding its nuclear program are dropped.
• Iran denounces UK intelligence report meant to 'malign national interests' Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Iran has categorically rejected a report by the United Kingdom's parliament's intelligence watchdog as "unfounded and politically-motivated," warning that such a "hostile" move reveals a broader attempt of distortion aimed at maligning the Islamic Republic's legitimate regional and national interests.
• Meeting of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, with First Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025 -- As part of his two-day official visit to the Russian Federation, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, met with Russian First Deputy Minister of Energy, Pavel Sorokin, in Moscow today.
• Meeting of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, with Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Jul 2025 -- A high-powered delegation led by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, as well as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, who is also the focal point for the Pakistan Steel Mills project, called on Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow today.
• Japan-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 10 Jul 2025
• Wang Yi Meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Kuala Lumpur.
• Press conference - Sydney Australia DOD 10 Jul 2025
• FM Sa'ar holds a trilateral meeting in Vienna Israel MFA 10 Jul 2025 -- FM Sa'ar: "Today's trilateral meeting between Israel, Germany and Austria is not a one-time thing. It is the beginning of a trilateral dialogue between our three nations. A strategic partnership."
• PM Netanyahu's statement from Washington DC Israel - Prime Minister 10 Jul 2025
• Bilateral relations, security in Europe, the situation in the Middle East: Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Vienna for bilateral talks Germany Federal Foreign Office 10 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Vienna for his first talks with his Austrian counterpart since assuming office. He will also meet with the Israeli Foreign Minister. The talks will focus on Europe's security, the situation in the Middle East and relations between Germany and Austria.
• Bangladeshi tribunal indicts ex-PM Sheikh Hasina over 1,400 deaths Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- A special tribunal in Bangladesh has formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two senior officials with crimes against humanity linked to a violent uprising last year, which resulted in the death of nearly 1,400 Bangladeshis.
• Court in Moldova Extends House Arrest of Gagauzia Head Gutsul for 30 Days Sputnik 10 Jul 2025 -- A court in Moldova extended on Thursday the house arrest of the head of Moldova's autonomous region of Gagauzia, Yevgenia Gutsul, for 30 days, a Sputnik correspondent reported.