15 July 2025 Military News |
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- Adopting Resolution 2787 (2025), Security Council Extends Reporting Requirement on Houthi Attacks against Merchant, Commercial Vessels in Red Sea UN Security Council 15 Jul 2025 -- The Security Council today extended the request to the Secretary-General to provide written monthly reports through 15 January 2026 on any further Houthi attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
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- DoD Releases the Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection With U.S. Military Operations in 2024 DoD 15 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Department of Defense submitted to Congress and released the Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection with United States Military Operations in 2024.
- 55th Wing arrives in Australia for Talon Shield, reinforcing global partnerships, combat readiness US Air Force 15 Jul 2025 -- The 55th Wing has arrived in Australia, launching the execution of Talon Shield. This high-end training event reinforces the U.S. Air Force's ability to project power, integrate with allies, and execute from forward locations. Talon Shield is part of the larger exercise, Talisman Sabre, which will bring together more than 30,000 personnel from 19 countries across the Indo-Pacific region.
- USS Mount Whitney Returns to Homeport US Navy 15 Jul 2025 -- The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returned to homeport in Gaeta, Italy, after operating in the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Baltic Sea. The underway underscored the U.S. Navy's commitment to regional security and strong partnerships with European and African nations.
- Talisman Sabre 2025 Begins with Record Participation and Enduring Purpose US Navy 15 Jul 2025 -- Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 formally commenced today from the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide in Sydney Harbor, launching military activities involving 19 nations and over 30,000 service members across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. This marks the largest bilateral military training event between the United States and Australia to date.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Meeting With the Federal Minister of Defense of Germany, Boris Pistorius DoD 15 Jul 2025
- Spain hand over Command and Control of NATO's Allied Reaction Force to Türkiye NATO Allied Air Command 15 Jul 2025 -- The Spanish Air and Space Force have concluded their commitment providing high-readiness Air Command and Control capabilities for NATO's Allied Reaction Force, handing over to the Turkish Air Force.
- Allies strengthen maritime security in the Mediterranean Sea during Operation Sea Guardian deployment NATO Allied Maritime Command 15 Jul 2025 -- NATO has concluded another successful focused operation under Operation Sea Guardian (OSG), reinforcing maritime situational awareness, counter-terrorism efforts, and cooperation with regional Allies and partners in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Zelenskyy Hails Trump Move To Boost Arms Supplies To Ukraine Amid Frustration With Putin RFE/RL 15 Jul 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US President Donald Trump for his "willingness to support" Kyiv hours after the US leader vowed to provide a major influx of new weapons to Ukraine and threatened Russia with "severe" new financial measures.
- Zelenskyy Hails Trump Move To Boost Arms Supplies To Ukraine Amid Frustration With Putin RFE/RL 15 Jul 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US President Donald Trump for his "willingness to support" Kyiv hours after the US leader vowed to provide a major influx of new weapons to Ukraine and threatened Russia with "severe" new financial measures.
- Ukraine Expands Defense Cooperation with the EU: Focus on Joint Production and the New SAFE Instrument President of Ukraine 15 Jul 2025
- Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Latvia discuss expanding cooperation in defence industry and innovation Ukraine Government 15 Jul 2025 -- A meeting between the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Latvia, Denys Shmyhal and Evika Siliņa, took place in Kyiv. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
- Trump says U.S. to send weapons to Ukraine through NATO, threatens "severe tariffs" targeting Russia People's Daily 15 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will send weapons to Ukraine through NATO, and threatened "severe tariffs" targeting Russia if a ceasefire deal is not reached in 50 days.
- US's New Assistance to Ukraine Could Include Long-Range ATACMS Missiles Sputnik 15 Jul 2025 -- New supplies to Kiev announced by US President Donald Trump on July 14 may include long-range ATACMS missiles, according to a report by The Washington Post on Tuesday.
- NATO Secretary General meets President Trump to bolster support for Ukraine NATO 15 Jul 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House yesterday (14 July 2025) to advance critical efforts in support of Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression.
- Patriot Systems Delivery to Ukraine Will Take Months - German Defense Ministry Sputnik 15 Jul 2025 -- German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine, following an agreement with the United States on their purchase in the coming days or weeks, will take months. This came after his meeting with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
- Food, gear and clothing, and fuel for the army: in the first half of the year, DOT, the procurement agency of the MoD, contracted 87% of the annual requirement Ukraine MOD 15 Jul 2025
- 4,000 service members have started a course on ground robotic systems in Army+ Ukraine MOD 15 Jul 2025
- Chinese FM lashes out Japan's new defense white paper hyping 'China threat' narrative Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Japan's latest defense white paper reflects a wrong perception of China, interferes in China's internal affairs and peddles the false "China threat," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday at a regular press conference, adding that China strongly deplores and firmly opposes this, and has protested with Japan, as he refuted the paper's claims that China's military activities could seriously impact Japan's security.
- China's robot wolves join PLA exercise, official media reveals Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- China's robot wolves have recently been deployed in a human-drone collaborative exercise, official media reported. This marks the quadrupedal robot's first appearance in a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) drill shown to the public.
- China-based lidar manufacturer appeals to US court over DoD linking firm to military Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- China-based lidar manufacturer Hesai Group appealed on Monday to the US Court of Appeals to challenge the decision of the US District Court for the District of Columbia, which upheld the US Department of Defense's (DoD) decision to add the firm to a list of companies working with Chinese military, Hesai said in a press release on Tuesday.
- Lai inspects extended-range Hsiung Feng III missiles in New Taipei CNA 15 Jul 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday morning undertook a closed-to-the-media military inspection tour in New Taipei's Bali District, which reportedly included viewing the extended-range version of Taiwan's domestically made Hsiung Feng III anti-ship missile system, as part of the ongoing Han Kuang military exercises.
- Key Taipei bridge closed for drills aimed at blocking PLA from capital CNA 15 Jul 2025 -- A key bridge in the Greater Taipei area was closed in the early hours of Tuesday for a military drill simulating efforts by Taiwan's armed forces to prevent enemy forces from moving into the capital city of Taipei.
- Strengthening Defence's space edge Australia DOD 15 Jul 2025 -- For the first time, the Australian Defence Force will establish a purpose-built space workforce.
- Demand for drone operators set to soar Australia DOD 15 Jul 2025
- Review to modernise reserve force Australia DOD 15 Jul 2025 -- The Strategic Review of the Australian Defence Force Reserves identified 17 recommendations to modernise the ADF Reserve, supporting an integrated, focused force prepared to meet evolving strategic challenges.
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO & AIIMS Bibinagar unveil first Make-in-India cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis India PIB 15 Jul 2025 -- First Make-in-India cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis, indigenously designed and developed by DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS Bibinagar was unveiled at AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana on July 14, 2025
- Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement at the Hasmonean Brigade Israel - Prime Minister 15 Jul 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited today (Tuesday), along with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the training facility of the Hasmonean Brigade at IDF Camp Tevetz in the Jordan Valley.
- IMOD Director General Convened the CEOs of Four Major Defense Industries for a Situation Assessment and Lessons Learned Following Operation Rising Lion Israel MOD 15 Jul 2025 -- Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram convened the CEOs of IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Elbit Systems, and Tomer LTD to participate in a situation assessment and lessons-learned discussion following Operation Rising Lion.
- Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of Indonesia leading a delegation comprising representatives from various services and intelligence agencies called on the Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, today. ISPR Pakistan 15 Jul 2025
- General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), attended commemoration ceremony of 98th founding day of People's Liberation Army of People's Republic of China as a Chief Guest. ISPR Pakistan 15 Jul 2025
- Army Aviation Regiment holds 2-day air patrol over Mindanao waters Philippine News Agency 15 Jul 2025 -- The Army Aviation Regiment (AAR) conducted a two-day maritime air patrol (MARPAT) over Mindanao waters, the Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday.
- PH Army makes debut in Australia's largest war drills Philippine News Agency 15 Jul 2025 -- For the first time, the Philippine Army (PA) is taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia's largest bilateral exercise with the United States.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani US Dept. of State 15 Jul 2025
- U.S. tariff threat on EU "absolutely unacceptable": Danish FM People's Daily 15 Jul 2025 -- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen condemned the Trump administration's threat to impose 30 percent tariffs on European Union (EU) exports as "absolutely unacceptable" during a joint press conference with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic here on Monday.
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- 15 July 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 15 Jul 2025
- Footage From the Activity of IDF Troops in Beit Hanoun: The Dismantling of an Explosives Site, Launchers, and Underground Tunnel Routes in the Area Israel Defense Forces 15 Jul 2025
- IDF Troops Dismantled an Underground Terror Tunnel Approximately 3.5 Kilometers Long in the Khan Yunis Area Israel Defense Forces 15 Jul 2025
- Israeli Air Force Strikes Hezbollah Terror Targets in the Beqaa Valley Area in Lebanon Israel Defense Forces 15 Jul 2025
- Gaza authorities say US-backed GHF operates as security cover for Israel Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Gaza authorities say the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has been serving as a security front for the Israeli regime under the guise of humanitarian work across the besieged Palestinian territory.
- At least 78 Palestinians killed across Gaza as Tel Aviv torpedoes ceasefire talks Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Israeli regime forces have killed at least 78 Palestinians, including several aid seekers, in bombardment attacks across the Gaza Strip as the regime strives to derail ceasefire talks amid a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory.
- Palestinian lawmaker killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- An Israeli strike against Gaza City has killed a Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) member, who used to be a veteran political figure as well as a leader with the Gaza Strip's Hamas resistance movement.
- 'Iron Footprints' stumble: Israel loses 3 forces in northern Gaza Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- As many as three troopers from an Israeli armored brigade known for its ferocious war tactics have been killed in the northern Gaza Strip, reportedly under heavy anti-tank fire from the Palestinian territory's resistance fighters.
- Hezbollah warns of 'major escalation' after deadly Israeli strikes Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- The Hezbollah resistance movement has issued a strong warning after Israeli airstrikes killed at least a dozen people in eastern Lebanon in the deadliest attack since a November ceasefire took hold.
- Israel kills 12 in eastern Lebanon in deadliest ceasefire breach Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Israel has killed at least 12 people in airstrikes on eastern Lebanon in the deadliest breach of the ceasefire that took effect in November last year.
- Gaza: 875 people confirmed dead trying to source food in recent weeks UN News 15 Jul 2025 -- Nearly 900 desperate and hungry Gazans have been killed in recent weeks trying to fetch food, with most deaths linked to private aid hubs run by the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
- Israel must stop killings and home demolitions in occupied West Bank OHCHR 15 Jul 2025 -- Israeli settlers and security forces have intensified their killings, attacks and harassment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, in the past weeks. This includes the demolition of hundreds of homes and forced mass displacement of Palestinians, contributing to the ongoing consolidation of annexation of West Bank territory by Israel, in violation of international law.
- Israel bidding to 'complete colonial genocide project' against Palestinians: Iran Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Iran has sharply denounced the Israeli regime for trying to "complete its colonial genocide project" against Palestinians through ever more lethal and devastating assaults.
- General Secretariat condemns Israeli plans to confine Palestinians to a camp in southern Gaza Strip League of Arab States 15 Jul 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States strongly condemns the recently circulated Israeli plans aimed at confining Palestinians to a small camp in the southern Gaza Strip.
- Spain calls on E.U. to suspend cooperation agreement with Israel amid Gaza war IRNA 15 Jul 2025 -- Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares says Madrid will press the European Union to suspend its cooperation agreement with Israel, calling for stronger measures to ensure an end to the war in Gaza.
- Yemeni army launches drone toward Red Sea Eilat port in fresh anti-Israeli operation Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have launched a homegrown combat drone toward the city of Eilat in the southernmost tip of the occupied Palestinian territories in their most recent anti-Israeli operation.
- Palace: SCS ruling legally binding, cornerstone of int'l maritime law Philippine News Agency 15 Jul 2025 -- The 2016 arbitral ruling in the South China Sea (SCS) remains "legally binding and cornerstone of international maritime law," Malacañang said on Tuesday, after China continues to disregard the Philippines' historic win in its territorial dispute with Beijing.
- US Court Temporarily Halts Bid To End Protection Status For Afghans RFE/RL 15 Jul 2025 -- A US court has for the time blocked plans by the government to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans in the country, granting at least a one-week reprieve to thousands of people at risk of deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
- Oral Statement on Afghan data breach UK FCDO 15 Jul 2025 -- Statement on a significant data protection breach from February 2022, relating to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy.
- Joint statement by PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz Israel - Prime Minister 15 Jul 2025 -- Joint statement by PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz following the attack on the Druze in Syria by the Syrian regime:
- Israel says won't withdraw from Syria's demilitarized zone Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says Tel Aviv will not withdraw from the demilitarized buffer zone in Syria's occupied Golan Heights.
- UN urges de-escalation, protection of civilians as conflict roils Syria UN News 15 Jul 2025 -- Inter-ethnic violence in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida has been met with government intervention, Israeli airstrikes - and on Tuesday, a reported ceasefire announcement by Syria's defence minister.
- Iran condemns Israeli attack on Syria's Sweida, criticizes U.N.S.C. inaction IRNA 15 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei expressed concern over clashes in Syria and strongly criticized the U.N. Security Council's inaction in the face of the Israeli regime's aggression on Syria, Lebanon and Gaza.
- Iran condemns deadly Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Tehran has expressed deep concern over the recent clashes in the Suwayda region in southern Syria and condemned the Israeli attacks on the Arab country over the past two days.
- No: 143, 15 July 2025, Regarding Israel's Interventions in the South of Syria Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
- Israeli warplanes strike multiple installations in southern Syria Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have carried out airstrikes against a number of installations once belonging to the ousted president Bashar al-Assad's army but now used by the militant forces of the ruling Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) regime in the southwestern province of Suweida.
- UN Syria Commission deeply alarmed by Suwayda violence, urges de-escalation, civilian protection and respect for human rights OHCHR 15 Jul 2025 -- The most recent violence in Suwayda governorate in southern Syria has reportedly resulted in the deaths of dozens, including women and children, and the injury of more than one hundred others, with clashes reportedly ongoing. A conflict between Bedouin tribal forces and local armed groups drawn from the Druze community has escalated significantly in recent days, drawing the deployment of Syrian Interim government security and military forces to the city and prompting a series of Israeli-claimed airstrikes. Local residents have reported killings, abductions, burning of properties, and looting, as well as an increase in incitement and hate speech online and in person. The interim Ministry of Defence has reported at least 18 soldiers have been killed.
- Haiti: EU lists three individuals and renews sanctions regime for an additional year EC/CEU 15 Jul 2025 -- Today the Council decided to list three individuals that have engaged in criminal activities and gang violence in Haiti, and are therefore responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of the country.
- Mr. Jacob Zuma, former President of South Africa and leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, stated that his party believes Morocco's Autonomy Proposal allows for significant local governance by the populations of the Sahara region, while ensuring that Morocco retains its sovereignty over the Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
- Mr. Ahmad Said Ahmad Al-Tamimi, Head of the Human Rights and Civil Society Department and member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), praised Morocco's "steadfast and vital" support for the Palestinian cause, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds committee. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
- Scores killed in Sudan's Kordofan region as fighting intensifies UN News 15 Jul 2025 -- Intensifying clashes in Sudan's Kordofan region between rival militaries have killed hundreds and wounded many more in recent days, warned the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) on Tuesday.
- At least 35 children reportedly killed in attacks in communities in Sudan's North Kordofan State UNICEF 15 Jul 2025
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- Coast Guard seizes over 240,000 pounds of cocaine, doubling amount interdicted over previous year DHS 15 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard announced that it has seized 242,244 pounds of cocaine since the start of President Trump's administration on January 20th. This is a more than 100% increase over the cocaine seized under the previous administration over the same period in 2024.
- Justice Department Highlights DEA Drug Seizures for First Half of 2025, Successful Operations Over the Last Several Weeks US Dept. of Justice 15 Jul 2025 -- Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi highlighted the great work of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to get illegal drugs off our streets and protect innocent Americans from addiction, overdose, and drug-related crime and violence.
- Xi Jinping Meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov PRC MofA 15 Jul 2025 -- On the morning of July 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Press release on the meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
- Press Release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jul 2025
- Human rights violations in Russia: EU lists further five individuals EC/CEU 15 Jul 2025 -- The Council today imposed restrictive measures on five individuals responsiblefor serious violations or abuses of human rights and for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Russia.
- Russian hybrid threats: EU lists nine individuals and six entities responsible for destabilising actions in the EU and Ukraine EC/CEU 15 Jul 2025 -- The Council today decided to impose additional restrictive measures against nine individuals and six entities responsible for Russia's destabilising actions abroad, including through Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).
- Latvia calls for the adoption of the 18th round of sanctions against Russia as soon as possible and for new restrictive measures, including increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian imports Latvia MFA 15 Jul 2025 -- On 15 July 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Artjoms Uršuļskis, took part in a meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on July 15, 2025 PRC MofA 15 Jul 2025
- Xi Jinping Has a Group Meeting with Heads of Foreign Delegations Attending the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States PRC MofA 15 Jul 2025 -- On the morning of July 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a group meeting with foreign ministers and heads of permanent bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), who are in China to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- China firmly opposes illicit unilateral sanctions: FM on US threat of 500% tariff over Russia trade Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Responding to a question on threats by US Senator Lindsey Graham of imposing 500 percent tariffs on countries including China if they continue to trade with Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear.
- China consistently opposes blockade and suppression, FM responds to Nvidia selling H20 chips Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- In response to a question about Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang's announcement on Tuesday that the US government has approved Nvidia's export license and Nvidia will start selling H20 chips to the Chinese market, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that "we generally do not make specific comments on the behavior of companies."
- China updates tech export control catalogue: 3 removed, 1 added, 1 revised Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, on Tuesday updated its catalog of technologies prohibited and restricted for export. features one new addition, three removals, and one modification of an existing item, according to a spokesperson for the MOC in response to a media inquiry.
- Commissioner's Office of Chinese FM in HK expresses strong condemnation over certain foreign media outlets' smear of NSL Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- The Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region strongly condemned several foreign media outlets on Tuesday, telling them to remove their "tainted glasses" immediately and stop making false remarks about Hong Kong as those outlets deliberately smeared the National Security Law for Hong Kong (NSL) on the fifth anniversary of the law's implementation.
- China's Tiangong space station welcomes Tianzhou-9 as spacecraft delivers over 1.5 tons of food and key science payloads Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- China's Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the rear port of the orbiting Tiangong space station's Tianhe core module at 8:52 am on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The mission delivered a wide array of supplies, including more than 190 types of food and 23 batches of scientific experiment materials.
- China Space Station receives new supplies from Tianzhou-9 craft Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Shenzhou-20 taikonauts who are currently staying and working in the orbiting China Tiangong Space Station have opened the hatch of the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft and entered the craft on Tuesday afternoon. They will carry out work including cargo transfer according to plan, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Tuesday.
- PhilSA warns public vs. retrieving possible rocket debris Philippine News Agency 15 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Tuesday warned the public against retrieving possible rocket debris and advised them to report if suspected debris is sighted.
- Any Lai stopovers to follow past practice: U.S. State Department CNA 15 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Department of State has said that any stopovers by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) will be "in line with past practice, and fully consistent with our longstanding policy," on Monday evening, Washington time.
- Japan's defense white paper highlights China's military drills around Taiwan CNA 15 Jul 2025 -- Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani presented the 2025 edition of Japan's defense white paper on Tuesday, which highlighted China's intensification of military drills surrounding Taiwan since 2024, accusing Beijing of trying to isolate President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) government.
- Chinese FM urges Paraguay to stop going against trend of times, over it reportedly preparing to receive Taiwan regional leader next month Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- In response to a question that Paraguay President Santiago Pena claimed on Monday that the country is preparing to receive Taiwan's regional leader Lai Ching-te next month, and he could make stopovers in the US during the transit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that on the so-called "diplomatic ties" between Paraguay and China's Taiwan region, China has made its position clear more than once. The one-China principle is a basic norm in international relations and an international consensus. Upholding the one-China principle is the right thing to do. It is where the arc of history bends and public opinion trends.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Jul 2025
- Taiwan's COVID-19 cases fall, ongoing vigilance crucial: CDC CNA 15 Jul 2025 -- COVID-19 cases in Taiwan have continued to decline, but health authorities are urging the public to remain alert as the risk of severe illness and death remain high, particularly among older adults and those with chronic health conditions.
- Iran: Council sanctions eight individuals and one entity over serious human rights violations and transnational repression EC/CEU 15 Jul 2025 -- The Council today imposed restrictive measures on eight persons and one entity under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions regime.
- Pezeshkian: Nation's courage foiled enemy plot during Israeli aggression IRNA 15 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has hailed the national unity and public resilience shown during Israel's recent military aggression against the country, saying the nation's courage rendered the enemy's conspiracies ineffective.
- Iran not looking for war, but will not submit to bullies: Administration spokesperson IRNA 15 Jul 2025 -- Administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says that Iran has not launched a war in modern history and is not looking for it, but will not succumb to coercion and bullying, in any way.
- 'Even those with grievances rose up': Pezeshkian hails national unity in face of Israeli aggression Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Iran's president has praised the nationwide unity and solidarity achieved after the Israeli regime's aggression on the country, saying those who had even been unjustly treated over the years threw their weight behind the Islamic Republic in the wake of the imposed 12-day war.
- President Pezeshkian: Window of diplomacy remains open IRNA 15 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran still believes the window of diplomacy is open and remains committed to pursuing a peaceful path.
- Pezeshkian warns against Israel's destabilizing role in region, urges unity to thwart its plots IRNA 15 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned against Israel's destructive role in the region, and called on regional countries to foster unity to counter the regime's plots.
- Iran calls on SCO to take urgent action over recent Israeli aggression Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to promptly review the situation regarding the recent Israeli aggression against Iran, urging the body to adopt measures offering Tehran essential political backing and related support.
- S.C.O. stresses guaranteeing Iran's legitimate nuclear rights: Russian Foreign Minister IRNA 15 Jul 2025 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (S.C.O.) member countries reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Iran's legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
- Russia calls for diplomatic solution to Iranian nuclear issue IRNA 15 Jul 2025 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, has stressed the importance of resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means.
- Russian FM calls for diplomatic resolution of Iran's nuclear issue Press TV 15 Jul 2025 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has strongly condemned recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran, reiterating the importance of resolving Tehran's nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means.
- Lavrov Emphasizes Need for Peaceful Resolution to Iran's Nuclear Program Crisis Sputnik 15 Jul 2025 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the importance of resolving the crisis over Iran's nuclear program through political and diplomatic efforts during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
- Azerbaijan And Syria In A Plot Against Iran? Tehran Thinks So. RFE/RL 15 Jul 2025 -- Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa's visit to Baku last weekend highlighted a dramatic shift in regional alliances, prompting a mix of concern, suspicion, and strategic recalculation across Iranian media.
- Republic of Moldova: Council lists seven individuals and three entities for actions destabilising the country EC/CEU 15 Jul 2025 -- Today the Council has imposed restrictive measures against seven individuals and three entities responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence as well as democracy, the rule of law, and stability of the Republic of Moldova.
- Sanctions Galore As EU Hits Moldovan Opposition, Mulls Targeting Tbilisi RFE/RL 15 Jul 2025
- Foreign Affairs Council: remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas at the press conference European External Action Service (EEAS) 15 Jul 2025
- Foreign Affairs Council: press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 15 Jul 2025
- EU Eyes Sanctions And Visa Moves Over Georgia's Political Crackdown RFE/RL 15 Jul 2025 -- As EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels on July 15 for their last official meeting before the summer break, Georgia is once again high up on the agenda due to the deteriorating political situation in the South Caucasus republic after the recent arrests of several opposition politicians.
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Sudan UNOCHA 15 Jul 2025
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Prime Minister of Canada 15 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.
- Xi Jinping Meets with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese PRC MofA 15 Jul 2025 -- On the morning of July 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Statement on Joint Outcomes of the China-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jul 2025
- Opening remarks - Australia-China bilateral meeting Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jul 2025
- Opening remarks - Australia-China Annual Leaders' meeting Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jul 2025
- Australia-China leadership meetings Prime Minister of Australia 15 Jul 2025
- Xi meets Australian PM, calls to further advance relations Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Noting that the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership has entered its second decade, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China stands ready to work with Australia to further advance their relations for sound development to bring greater benefits to the two peoples, during his meeting with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Tuesday.
- Chinese FM urges US to immediately lift blockade, sanctions against Cuba Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement on sanction imposition on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Armed Forces Minister General Alvaro Lopez Miera and Interior Minister Lazaro Alberto Alvarez Casas, citing human rights violations as the reason, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that China firmly opposes the US using the so-called human rights pretext to impose unilateral sanctions and interfere in Cuba's internal affairs.
- "Our fight against FETO will continue with the same determination" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at a commemoration for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Erdoğan said: "Our fight against FETO will continue with the same pace and same determination. We will take the revenge of the heroes who lost their lives here. The traitors, who betrayed their state, opened fired on their nation and sold their souls for a dollar, will definitely pay the price for all this."
- "July 15 is the last example of how strong and invincible we are" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at a commemoration for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Erdoğan said: "This epic is the victory of brave people, whose roots lie in these lands, against traitors, who have sold their homeland together with their souls. This epic is the last example of how great, vigilant, strong and invincible we are when we as the nation unite together as one."
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15 Jul 2025
- Japan-Mauritius Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15 Jul 2025
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