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• Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returns home to Florida after 60-day patrol US Coast Guard 18 Jul 2025 -- The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returned to their home port in Pensacola, Friday, following a 60-day maritime border security patrol in the Gulf of America.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Statements Regarding Defense Secretary Announcement of Presidential Nominations DoD 18 Jul 2025
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa DoD 18 Jul 2025
• Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Greets Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz DoD 18 Jul 2025
• Defense Secretary, Joint Chiefs Chairman Host Israeli Defense Minister DoD News 18 Jul 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted Israel Katz, Israel's defense minister, during a bilateral engagement today at the Pentagon.
• The future of defense procurement and Foreign Military Sales Army News 18 Jul 2025 -- Industry experts and defense officials called for reforms to the Foreign Military Sales process to prepare NATO allies and partners before conflicts begin.
• Updating the Arsenal of Democracy: Allies Embrace Co-Production Model Army News 18 Jul 2025 -- As competition between global powers intensifies, NATO and its partners are rethinking how they produce, deliver and sustain military power. That means shifting from traditional individualized arms development and procurement sales to a more collaborative model of co-production, shared development and manufacturing of weapons, munitions and systems among trusted allies.
• From Concept to Combat: LANDEURO Spotlights Multi-Domain Readiness Army News 18 Jul 2025 -- Army experts stressed the importance of joint doctrine and technology for the U.S. military, NATO and its allies to successfully operate in multi-domain operations during the 2025 LANDEURO symposium in Wiesbaden, Germany, July 17, 2025.
• 325th Fighter Wing leads the way during Red Flag-Alaska 25-3 US Air Force 18 Jul 2025 -- The 325th Fighter Wing "Checkertails" recently deployed Airmen and F-35A Lightning II aircraft to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to serve as the lead wing during exercise Red Fag-Alaska 25-3, July 17 to Aug. 1.
• F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution US Air Force 18 Jul 2025 -- In a significant milestone for U.S. airpower modernization in the Indo-Pacific, two F-15EX Eagle II aircraft from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, arrived at Kadena Air Base, July 12, for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners.
• US, Australian C-17s spearhead multinational joint force entry during Talisman Sabre 25 US Air Force 18 Jul 2025 -- Multiple U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs executed a joint force-entry operation into Australia, deploying U.S. Army and international paratroopers in support of Talisman Sabre 25.
• Rescue squadrons unite, strengthen interoperability during REFORPAC US Air Force 18 Jul 2025 -- Airmen of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Wing, the U.S. Air National Guard's 102nd Rescue Squadron, and the 130th Rescue Squadron came together for a cross-unit static display and capability exchange during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, July 15.
• U.S. Coast Guard, USS Sampson conduct drug interdiction in Eastern Pacific US Navy 18 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard, in coordination with the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), interdicted two suspected drug smugglers, and seized approximately 3,439 pounds of cocaine in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean July 10.
• U.S., the Philippines Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity US Navy 18 Jul 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the U.S. Navy, conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, July 16.
• SECNAV Re-Industrialize 2.0 Keynote Speech US Navy 18 Jul 2025
• Fueling the fight: Dyess modernizes for future missions USSTRATCOM 18 Jul 2025 -- For decades, Dyess has relied on two independent fueling systems—Alpha and Bravo—to meet demanding operational requirements. The Alpha system, activated in 1986, includes two fuel storage tanks and pumps that distribute fuel through the Alpha loop at a rate of 2,400 gallons per minute. In 1994, the Bravo system was introduced, adding 20 additional refueling locations to meet growing demand.
• MARCORSYSCOM explores cutting-edge boot designs to enhance warfighter lethality USMC News 18 Jul 2025 -- To enhance the lethality of individual Marine warfighters, 25 School of Infantry-West instructors will spend the summer testing a new design for Marine Corps Systems Command's (MARCORSYSCOM) Optional Boot Program.
• Kremlin Says NATO Instrument of Confrontation, Bloc Hostile Towards Russia Sputnik 18 Jul 2025 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that NATO was an instrument of confrontation, adding that the bloc is hostile towards Russia.
• Strengthening Air Defense, Sanctions Against Russia, and Energy Support: The President of Ukraine Holds a Call with the Prime Minister of Norway President of Ukraine 18 Jul 2025
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron Discuss Military Needs, Reinforcement of Air Defense, and Further Steps within the Coalition of the Willing President of Ukraine 18 Jul 2025
• Denys Shmyhal met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Chief of the General Staff Ukraine MOD 18 Jul 2025
• Army+ has launched a survey to assess satisfaction with non-lethal logistics support Ukraine MOD 18 Jul 2025
• Key areas of efforts — production, supply, and debureaucratization — were discussed by Denys Shmyhal and Deputy Ministers Ukraine MOD 18 Jul 2025
• Ukrainian Diplomats in Latin America Recruiting Mercenaries for 25th Air Assault Brigade Sputnik 18 Jul 2025 -- The Ukrainian Embassy in Peru, which also handles Kiev's relations with Ecuador and Colombia, has been recruiting mercenaries with combat experience to join Ukraine's 25th Air Assault Brigade via its website, Sputnik has found out.
• PLA Navy's aircraft carrier Shandong drives away foreign aircraft with J-15 fighter jets in recent mission: official media Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- The aircraft carrier Shandong of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy launched J-15 fighter jets and drove away foreign aircraft attempting close-in reconnaissance during a recent far seas training operation, official media revealed.
• Ministry of National Defense: Minister Koo Announces Conclusion of Han Kuang Exercise, Commends Personnel for Ten Days and Nine Nights of Dedicated Effort ROC MND 18 Jul 2025
• Defense chief lauds effort but acknowledges mishaps in Taiwan drills CNA 18 Jul 2025 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) on Friday praised Taiwanese troops for their hard work over the past 10 days as the longest-ever live-fire component of Taiwan's annual military exercises concluded early Friday.
• Newly acquired micro-drones make Han Kuang drills debut CNA 18 Jul 2025 -- Several newly deployed micro surveillance and reconnaissance drones have made their debut in the Han Kuang military exercises, Taiwan's military media reported Thursday.
• Over the Horizon Radar technology milestone with Canada Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to support collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) research and development.
• HIMARS gives force to strategy of denial Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- The thundering roar of rockets tore through the skies at Shoalwater Bay, signalling the start of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, and a new chapter in Australia's defence capability.
• Partners hit the beach for littoral operations Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Boots and heavy vehicles hit the shores of Cowley Beach, kicking off the first phase of a littoral amphibious training exercise as part of Talisman Sabre 2025.
• Sappers gear up for asset protection Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Sitting at a desk five days a week in an otherwise wholesome job had Army Reserve soldier Sapper Nicholas Kour champing at the bit to throw his uniform on and deploy on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
• 3rd Brigade sprints ahead Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Exercises North Queensland Warfighter and Brolga Sprint have showcased the transformation of Army's Armoured Brigade, bringing 3500 soldiers, officers and international partners to Townsville over May and June.
• Britain, Germany sign defense, migration deal People's Daily 18 Jul 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday signed a wide-ranging bilateral deal covering various areas including defense and migration, which is believed to be the most significant treaty between Britain and Germany since the end of World War II.
• INS Nistar, first indigenously designed & constructed Diving Support Vessel, commissioned in Vizag in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri India PIB 18 Jul 2025 -- INS Nistar, the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth in Visakhapatnam on July 18, 2025
• Raksha Rajya Mantri visits DRDO's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad India PIB 18 Jul 2025 -- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth visited Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO in Hyderabad on July 16 & 17, 2025
• Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander in Chief of Libyan Armed Forces called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, today. ISPR Pakistan 18 Jul 2025 -- Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander in Chief of Libyan Armed Forces called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, today.
• Pevkur in Iraq: a fragile but stable security situation allows Estonia to end its mission participation by September Estonia MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur visited Iraq this week to meet with the Iraqi Minister of Defence, the President and Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, the Kurdish Minister of Defence, as well as the commanders of NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) and Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).
• National Armaments Director meets with the Armaments Directors from Germany and Austria for the annual trilateral discussions in Vienna 18 Jul 2025 -- National Armaments Director Urs Loher travelled to Vienna from 17 to 18 July 2025 to take part in the D-A-CH meetings with the Armaments Directors from Germany and Austria. The main topics of the exchange were ongoing armament procurements and trilateral cooperation.
• Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- Joint statement following the sixth meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Specialised Committee on issues related to the implementation of the Protocol relating to the Sovereign Base Areas of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Cyprus
• EDA Chief Executive visits Ukraine European Defence Agency 18 Jul 2025 -- European Defence Agency (EDA) Chief Executive André Denk travelled to Ukraine this week for his first official visit since taking office, aiming to reinforce defence cooperation and gain insight into the country's wartime innovations.
• HMNZS Canterbury delivers leading-edge technology to support regional security tasks in Fiji New Zealand Defence Force 18 Jul 2025 -- The Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN) multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury has sailed into Suva for annual Operation Calypso, this time with a technologically advanced capability aboard.
• AFP: Push for modernization program shows PBBM's strong political will Philippine News Agency 18 Jul 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has demonstrated "strong political will" in his continuous support to the ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), military spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said Friday.
• AFP okay with US plan to construct Palawan boat maintenance facility Philippine News Agency 18 Jul 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is supportive of any outside effort that will help increase its capability, a ranking official said amid the United States' plan to build a facility in Palawan.
• US District Court Orders USAGM to Pay RFE/RL for Rest of Fiscal Year RFE/RL 18 Jul 2025 -- A US court granted Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) over its failure to pay RFE/RL its congressionally appropriated funds.
• Welcoming the Release of U.S. Nationals and Political Prisoners Held in Venezuela US Dept. of State 18 Jul 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with President Geerlings-Simons of Suriname US Dept. of State 18 Jul 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Djiboutian President Guelleh US Dept. of State 18 Jul 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Trilateral Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi and ROK First Vice Foreign Minister Park US Dept. of State 18 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Holds a Phone Call with U.S. Secretary of State SPA 18 Jul 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Thursday with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio
• Japan-U.S. Vice-Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Jul 2025
• Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Jul 2025

Defense Industry

• Contracts For July 18, 2025

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 18 July 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 18 Jul 2025

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

• Commander: Israeli public being 'fed lies' about progress made against Hamas Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- A senior Israeli military commander says the Israeli public is being "fed lies" about the progress made against Hamas, warning that the Palestinian resistance movement will not be defeated for years.
• Hamas remains defiant; settlers misled by lies and propaganda: Israeli media Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- An Israeli newspaper says the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is still "standing" after 21 months of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, adding that the regime's claims of imminent victory are mere lies and propaganda.
• Hamas vows to continue war of attrition as Israel rejects comprehensive ceasefire offers Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- Hamas says the Palestinian resistance factions are all ready for a "prolonged war of attrition" with the Israeli regime.
• Israel pursuing 'policy of mass starvation' in Gaza: Hamas Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israel is pursuing a "policy of mass starvation" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as it intensifies an all-out blockade and continues its military offensive in the besieged region.
• Israel had sought to destroy Iran, but Tehran won: Hezbollah Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- Hezbollah's secretary-general says the Israeli regime had sought to advance its destructive agenda against Iran during its war against the Islamic Republic last month, but Tehran managed to outmaneuver the regime.
• Humanitarians report more deaths, displacement and desperation in Gaza UN News 18 Jul 2025 -- The continued onslaught and mass deprivation of people in the Gaza Strip is becoming normalised, the UN aid coordination office OCHA warned on Friday.
• UN experts call for end to anguish of families seeking truth about disappeared loved ones in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel OHCHR 18 Jul 2025 -- About 4,000 Palestinians, including children and the elderly and 51 Israelis are still missing since 7 October 2023, UN experts* said today, calling on authorities in both Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory to disclose the fate and whereabouts of all victims of enforced disappearance.
• UK statement: response to E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- The UK has issued a statement in response to the announcement by Israel's Civil Administration to reintroduce the E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank
• Yemeni hypersonic ballistic missile strikes busiest Israeli airport Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have struck the Israeli regime's busiest airport for the third time in just two days, this time hitting the facility with a hypersonic ballistic missile.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti UNOCHA 18 Jul 2025
• UNHCR: As funding cuts bite, some 11m people are losing aid UNHCR 18 Jul 2025 -- Following major cuts to humanitarian budgets, up to 11.6 million refugees and others forced to flee risk losing access this year to direct humanitarian assistance from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, according to a report published today. The figure represents about one-third of those reached by the organization last year.
• Estrada condemns CCG harassment of BRP Teresa Magbanua Philippine News Agency 18 Jul 2025 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Friday denounced the China Coast Guard (CCG) for tailing and obstructing the BRP Teresa Magbanua near Bajo de Masinloc, saying the incident was a blatant show of aggression within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
• UN experts appalled by mass forced returns of Afghan nationals OHCHR 18 Jul 2025 -- UN experts* today condemned ongoing mass returns of Afghan nationals - many of them refugees - from Iran and Pakistan, as well as threatened or actual forced returns from other countries.
• Afghanistan: Returns of Afghans creating multi-layered human rights crisis OHCHR 18 Jul 2025 -- The surge in the number of Afghans forced or compelled to return to Afghanistan this year is creating a multi-layered human rights crisis requiring the urgent attention of the international community.
• FM Sa'ar orders transfer of humanitarian aid to Druze in Suwayda Israel MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- The aid will be directed in a targeted manner to the Druze areas in the Suwayda district, which were directly affected by the violent attacks against the Druze.
• FM Sa'ar's statement to the President of the Security Council regarding the situation in Syria Israel MFA 18 Jul 2025
• Syria crisis: Hundreds killed in ongoing violence, hospitals overwhelmed UN News 18 Jul 2025 -- Amid violent clashes in southern Syria's Suweida governorate, a picture of grave human rights abuses and rising humanitarian needs is emerging by the hour, the UN said on Friday.
• Türk calls for immediate steps to ensure protection of people in Suweida and across Syria OHCHR 18 Jul 2025 -- Syria's interim authorities must ensure accountability and justice for the killings and other gross human rights violations and abuses in the southern city of Suweida, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said today, repeating his call for a new Syria that works for all its people, equal in dignity and without discrimination.
• Israel's Actions Violate Syrian Sovereignty - UN Official Sputnik 18 Jul 2025 -- Israeli military actions jeopardize Syrian sovereignty and exacerbate instability in the neighboring country during a critical period, Khaled Khiari, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East and Asia Pacific, said on Thursday.
• Baqaei: Iran supports Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity loud and clear IRNA 18 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei in a message has offered Iran's loud and clear support for Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• Iran condems Israeli aggression against Syria IRNA 18 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N. Amir Saeed Iravani has strongly condemned Israel's military attacks on Syria, calling them deliberate acts of aggression.
• Iran calls Israeli aggression against Syria dangerous escalation Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's military attacks on Syria, calling them deliberate acts of aggression.
• Chinese envoy condemns Israel for infringing Syria's sovereignty at UN Security Council emergency meeting Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- The actions of the Israeli side flagrantly violate international law, infringing upon Syria's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and have introduced new complicating factors to Syria's peace, stability, and political transition. China hereby unequivocally condemns these actions, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang said at an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Syria on Thursday.
• Situation in Libya: Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri arrested for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes ICC 18 Jul 2025 -- On 16 July 2025, Mr Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a national of Libya, was arrested by the authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued under seal by Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court") on 10 July 2025.
• Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the arrest of a suspect in the Situation in Libya ICC 18 Jul 2025 -- The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court welcomes the arrest of the suspect, Mr Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, on 16 July 2025 by authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued by the ICC.
• Aid cuts leave refugee agency unable to shelter six in 10 fleeing war in Sudan UN News 18 Jul 2025 -- Major cuts to aid budgets have already left people fleeing wars in Sudan and beyond without the assistance and protection they need, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday.
• Sudan: Council sanctions individuals and entities over serious human rights violations and threats to the peace, stability and security of the country EC/CEU 18 Jul 2025 -- The Council today adopted a fourth package ofrestrictive measuresagainst two individuals and two entities, in view of the continued severe situation in Sudan, where fighting is ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more than two years.
• Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan EC/CEU 18 Jul 2025
• Press Release Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025 -- Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms and manifestations; zero tolerance, and international cooperation against terrorism are cornerstone of our policy. Pakistan has been, and is a frontline state against terrorism, and has contributed tremendously towards achievement of global peace through its CT efforts including apprehension of Terrorist Sharifullah, the mastermind of Abbey Gate Bombing
• UN envoy urges Colombia to 'stay the course' as peace faces new strains UN News 18 Jul 2025 -- Colombia has changed profoundly since the 2016 peace deal, but uneven state presence, lingering armed groups and mounting political tensions threaten to erode confidence unless implementation accelerates, the top UN envoy for the country said on Friday.
• Despite Colombia's Progress in Peacebuilding, Communities, Ex-Combatants, Political, Social Leaders Remain Under Threat, Special Representative Tells Security Council UN Security Council 18 Jul 2025 -- Despite Colombia's notable progress since the signing of the 2016 peace accord — with overall violence receding from conflict-era levels — communities, ex-combatants, and political and social leaders remain under threat, the Head of the United Nations special political mission in the country told the Security Council today, urging a stronger State presence.
• The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia.
• Security Council Sanctions Committee Concerning Democratic Republic of Congo Discusses Group of Experts' Final Report UN Security Council 18 Jul 2025 -- On 2 July 2025, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo was briefed by the Group of Experts on its final report.

News Reports

• New Evidence of Obama Administration Conspiracy to Subvert President Trump's 2016 Victory and Presidency Director of National Intelligence 18 Jul 2025 -- On Friday, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard revealed overwhelming evidence that demonstrates how, after President Trump won the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton, President Obama and his national security cabinet members manufactured and politicized intelligence to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a years-long coup against President Trump.
• Hybrid threats / Russia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU condemning Russia's persistent hybrid campaigns against the EU, its Member States and partners EC/CEU 18 Jul 2025 -- The European Union remains unwavering and unequivocal in its strong condemnation of the persistent malicious activities posed by Russia.
• UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin's malicious regime UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin's orders.
• Statement on Russia's malicious cyber activity affecting the United Kingdom Canada 18 Jul 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:
• Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna: Estonia condemns Russia's malicious cctivities in the UK's cyberspace Estonia MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- Today, on 18 July, the UK Foreign Office published a statement accusing Russia of malicious cyberattacks targeting British cyberspace.
• Statement of condemnation by the North Atlantic Council concerning Russian malicious cyber activities NATO 18 Jul 2025
• Poland stands in solidarity with the UK over Russia's harmful actions in cyberspace Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025 -- Poland stands in solidarity with the United Kingdom as it imposes restrictive measures against three units of GRU (the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation), as well as several individuals linked to GRU.
• NATO and the EU strongly condemn the malicious cyber activities carried out against multiple NATO and EU Member States by entities subordinated to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU) Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025 -- NATO and the EU strongly condemn the malicious cyber activities carried out against multiple NATO and EU Member States by entities subordinated to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU).
• Designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) by the United States Department of State (July 18, 2025) India MEA 18 Jul 2025 -- The Government of India welcomes the decision of the United States Department of State to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
• Israel arrests soldier over allegation of spying for Iran Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- An Israeli soldier has been arrested and formally charged with allegedly passing information to Iranian intelligence in exchange for financial compensation.
• Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual measures EC/CEU 18 Jul 2025 -- The Council adopted today a 18th package of economic and individual restrictive measures hitting hard on Russia's energy, banking and military sectors, as well as trade with the EU, and ensuring accountability for Russia's continued war of aggression against Ukraine.
• EU adopts 18th package of sanctions against Russia European Commission 18 Jul 2025 -- The European Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 18th Russia sanctions package, aimed at further ramping up pressure on the country and supporting EU's goal of achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
• Questions and answers on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia European Commission 18 Jul 2025
• Oil Cap In New EU Sanctions Package Signals Independence From G7 RFE/RL 18 Jul 2025 -- The European Union finally managed to approve a new round of sanctions on Russia - as well as Belarus - before going on its traditional all-August recess, eventually overcoming a Slovak veto in a saga that has dragged on for two months.
• EU Approves New Russia Sanctions Package Including Key Oil Price Cap RFE/RL 18 Jul 2025 -- The European Union has approved its latest sanctions package, the 18th since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine over three years ago, including a key price cap on Russian oil exports.
• European Union Adopts New Sanctions Package Against Russia Estonia MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- Today, on 18 July, the European Union approved its 18th sanctions package aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and preventing the financing of its war machine.
• EU adopts new sanctions against Russia Government Offices of Sweden 18 Jul 2025 -- The EU has today adopted an 18th sanctions package in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
• Latvia: 18th package of sanctions confirms EU's united stance to support Ukraine while increasing pressure on Russia Latvia MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- On 18 July 2025, at the General Affairs Council in Brussels, the European Union approved the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, imposing significant sector-specific restrictive measures and targeted individual sanctions.
• EU adopted 18th package of sanctions targeting Russia's war machine - energy and financial sectors Lithuania MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- Today, 18 July, the Council of the European Union (EU) adopted the 18th package of economic and individual sanctions aimed at limiting the activities of Russia's critical oil and financial sectors and further comprehensively restricting the regime's ability to continue its aggression against Ukraine.
• UK tightens Oil Price Cap in blow to Putin's war machine UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- The UK and EU will lower the crude Oil Price Cap.
• UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin's malicious regime UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin's orders.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on July 18, 2025 PRC MofA 18 Jul 2025
• China firmly opposes US report touting 'big power rivalry' and 'China threat': Chinese FM Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on a report released Monday by Democrats serving on the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which claimed that the Trump administration has ceded diplomatic ground and global influence to China since Donald Trump took office six months ago and called for "the urgent restoration and reconstruction of the tools America needs to compete" with China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that the report is filled with Cold War mentality, touts for confrontation between major countries, hypes up the so-called "China threat," and essentially intends to contain and suppress China. China firmly opposes this, Lin said.
• Chinese foreign ministry urges US to abide by market economy rules after graphite tariff ruling Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed on Friday that China-US economic ties benefit both sides, while urging the US side to abide by the rules of the market economy and keep the trade and economic ties sound and stable, after the US Commerce Department announced to impose preliminary anti-dumping taxes of over 90 percent on a kind of graphite imported from China.
• Chinese FM spokesperson says authority to review CK Hutchison's Panama Canal deal in accordance with the law Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- In response to a Wall Street Journal report claiming that China would block a deal in which CK Hutchison Holdings would transfer ownership of its Panama Canal port and dozens of other ports globally to Western investors such as BlackRock unless China COSCO Shipping Corporation was granted a stake, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that he is not aware of the situation the reporter mentioned.
• Chinese FM urges US to abide by market economy rules, as Washington moves to impose 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on graphite from China Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- Responding to the US Commerce Department's announcement to impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5 percent on imports of anode-grade graphite from China, claiming the materials had been unfairly subsidized, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said "I'd refer you to competent authorities for anything specific."
• Chinese commerce ministry urges US to lift all other unreasonable trade curbs on China following Washington's approval of Nvidia's H20 sales Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- Responding to the US government's approval of Nvidia's sale of H20 chips to China, a Chinese Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) spokesperson said on Friday that the US side should abandon zero-sum thinking and continue to lift a series of unreasonable trade restrictions against China.
• China-US trade cooperation has solid public foundations; 'decoupling' is infeasible: MOFCOM Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao stated on Friday that facts have proven China-US trade cooperation has solid public foundations, and any artificial "decoupling" is infeasible.
• China's Ministry of State Security warns of foreign espionage attempts to smuggle rare earths via shipping channels Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) reminded on Friday that foreign espionage and intelligence agencies have attempted to collude with and recruit domestic lawbreakers to steal China's rare earth-related items through shipping and delivery channels, posing a serious threat to national security.
• Taiwan VP Hsiao reaffirms security focus amid Chinese threats CNA 18 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) on Friday reaffirmed the government's efforts to strengthen national security amid rising threats from China and underscored its commitment to maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
• Fact that both sides of Taiwan Straits belong to one and same China remains unchanged, FM says on Hsiao's claims Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- Responding to media inquiries for comment after Taiwan island's deputy regional leader Hsiao Bi-khim said in a press conference Friday that "aggressive military posturing by China is counterproductive" and that "defending the status quo with China is consistent with the interests of the entire region," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that no matter what the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities say or do, they cannot change the fact that the two sides of the Straits belong to one and the same China, the prevailing international commitment to the one-China principle, nor can they change the trend toward ultimate and inevitable reunification.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Jul 2025
• Measures for Protecting of Crops from Disastrous Abnormal Weather KCNA 18 Jul 2025 -- Farms in North Hamgyong Province of the DPRK push ahead with the work to minimize damage to crops from disastrous abnormal weather.
• Press Statement by Policy Section Chief of Institute for Japan Studies under DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 18 Jul 2025 -- The policy section chief of the Institute for Japan Studies under the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Thursday issued the following press statement titled "Japan's defense white paper is a war scenario for realizing its ambition for reinvasion from A to Z":
• Iran air defense will make enemies regret their miscalculations: Top cmdr. Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- Iran's top military official has praised the country's air defense units for their performance during last month's 12-day US-Israeli aggression, warning that the units will make any aggressor regret any potential attack against Iranian soil.
• Iranian warns of consequences of replacing self-defense with preventive defense IRNA 18 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Ambassador to Germany Majid Nili reacted to a report by the German Bundestag Scientific Services Center about Israel's attack on Iran, and said that there is no doubt that the attacks by Israel and the U.S. on Iran are gross violations of international law.
• Iran Tells Europeans To Abandon 'Worn Out' Threats Amid Nuclear Sanctions Debate RFE/RL 18 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has called on European powers to halt threats against Tehran, including warnings about reinstating UN sanctions.
• Iran warns Europeans to drop 'worn-out policies of threat, pressure' Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the EU and European troika need to abandon their "worn-out policies" of threat and pressure if they seek to play a role in the possibly new round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States.
• Zarif: The only 'existential threat' to Israel is peace IRNA 18 Jul 2025 -- Former Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad-Javad Zarif has described peace as only existential threat to Israel.
• Iran rejects baseless accusations in AMIA bombing case IRNA 18 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has vehemently dismissed the unfounded accusations leveled against the country in the prolonged AMIA bombing case.
• Iran rejects Argentine's 'baseless' accusations in 1994 AMIA case, urges fair probe Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- Tehran has dismissed "baseless" accusations leveled by Argentine at Iranian nationals in connection with the deadly 1994 AMIA bombing, urging the country's judiciary to handle the case fairly without third-party influence.
• Why Iran Is Watching Baku And Damascus Closely RFE/RL 18 Jul 2025
• Treaty on Strategic Partnership Between Russia and Iran Enters Into Force - Ambassador Sputnik 18 Jul 2025 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova earlier said that the treaty provides for various forms of bilateral cooperation.
• ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025 UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke at the UK Post Ministerial Conference with ASEAN member states, highlighting achievements under the UK's Dialogue Partnership.
• PM meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 18 July 2025 Gov.UK 18 Jul 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's response to a media question regarding the publication in Japan of the annual Defence White Paper Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025
• Prime Minister's visit to China Prime Minister of Australia 18 Jul 2025
• Australian PM says dialogue with China matters for Australian economy, regional security Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- "Dialogue with China matters. For jobs, our economy and the security of our region," visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a post on X platform on Friday.
• Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 18 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
• "We determinedly and hopefully advance towards our goal of a terror-free Türkiye" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 18 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at the staff officers' graduation ceremony at the National Defense University, President Erdoğan said: "We advance towards our goal of a terror-free Türkiye and a terror-free region in a determined, hopeful and cautious manner. We will inshallah all together have made Türkiye much stronger, much more influential and much more reputable once we achieve this goal of ours."
• Gas storage: Council greenlights 2-year extension of reserves filling rules to safeguard winter supply European External Action Service (EEAS) 18 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Council adopted proposed changes to the gas storage regulation, extending the current requirement for member states to maintain sufficient gas reserves before the winter season by an additional two years.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna: We Sanctioned 19 More Georgian Officials Estonia MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna signed a directive adding 19 more high-ranking Georgian officials to Estonia's sanctions list.
• UN Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain, and Viet Nam OHCHR 18 Jul 2025 -- The UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain and Viet Nam, following its review of these States parties during its 144th session.
• World News in Brief: Violence in Haiti, rising insecurity in DR Congo, expert panel on nuclear war UN News 18 Jul 2025 -- The UN humanitarian affairs office OCHA is stressing the need to scale up support for displaced families in Haiti amid ongoing insecurity and violence.