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• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Meeting with Israel Minister of Defense Israel Katz DoD 19 Jul 2025
• Transcript: Gen. Donahue opening keynote for LANDEURO Army News 19 Jul 2025
• M1A1 Abrams tanks delivered to Ukraine Australia DOD 19 Jul 2025 -- The Albanese Government continues its steadfast support for Ukraine, with the transfer of the first tranche of Australian-gifted M1A1 Abrams tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
• Denys Shmyhal and Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the scaling of successful defense technologies Ukraine MOD 19 Jul 2025
• Belarus's Military Budget Is Ballooning. That's Got Its Neighbors Worried. RFE/RL 19 Jul 2025 -- Belarus has increased its spending on weaponry and military hardware sharply since 2022, budget numbers show. The increase coincides with Russia's all-out war on Ukraine and has worried its immediate neighbors.
• Amphibious integration on display at Cowley Beach Australia DOD 19 Jul 2025 -- Over the last few days, the Australian Amphibious Force has completed significant Force Integration Training (FIT) and Wet and Dry Environmental Rehearsals (WADER) on Cowley Beach in North Queensland.
• INS SANDHAYAK, THE FIRST INDIGENOUS SURVEY VESSEL LARGE (SVL), VISITS PORT KLANG, MALAYSIA India PIB 19 Jul 2025 -- Indian Navy's indigenously designed and constructed Survey Vessel Large (SVL) INS Sandhayak made her maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, for hydrographic cooperation, from 16 - 19 Jul 2025
• Court rules Trump's ICC sanctions order unconstitutional, halts enforcement Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- A federal US judge has issued a ruling to block the enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order, which had imposed sanctions on individuals associated with the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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• Israel denies visa to top UN official in Palestine Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- Israel has refused to renew the visa of a top UN humanitarian official in the occupied Palestinian territories — the latest in a string of rejections targeting senior UN staff.
• Israel seeking US help to realize Gaza 'relocation' scheme: Report Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli regime has reportedly asked the United States to help it realize its so-called plan to bring about "relocation" of the Gaza Strip's population to other countries.
• Gaza residents face starvation; 69 children die of malnutrition IRNA 19 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has announced the worsening situation of starvation due to Israeli-imposed war and siege on the Palestinians residing in this region, according to Qatar's Al Jazeera TV network.
• Palestinians in Gaza face 'acute risk of famine' as food supplies run dry Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has warned that Palestinians in Gaza face an "acute" risk of famine, amid Israel's total siege on the strip.
• Israel kills dozens of Palestinians in air raids on Gaza aid distribution points Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- Dozens of Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli forces struck aid distribution points in the southern Gaza Strip, amid a worsening hunger crisis across the besieged territory.
• Hamas says more Israeli soldiers will be killed if Gaza genocide continues IRNA 19 Jul 2025 -- Abu Obaida, the military spokesperson of the Islamic Resistance Movement, has warned Israel that it would lose more soldiers if the war on Gaza continues.
• 'Ready for long war of attrition': Snippets from Hamas spox Abu Obeida's latest speech Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- In his first speech since March, Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the military wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, on Friday evening, warned of a prolonged resistance battle amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
• Hamas calls for global mobilization to stop Gaza 'genocide and starvation' Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called for a global mobilization to save the Palestinians in Gaza from death by bombing, starvation, and thirst at the hands of the Israeli regime.
• Hezbollah chief warns of US-Israeli plan to re-shape region IRNA 19 Jul 2025 -- Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has issued a warning regarding a US-Israeli agenda that seeks to diminish Lebanon and disarm the Resistance.
• Israeli strike on Gaza church sheltering displaced civilians may constitute war crime: UN Rights Office Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- The United Nations Human Rights Office in Geneva has announced that the Israeli strike on a church in the Gaza Strip sheltering displaced Palestinians may constitute a war crime.
• German Chancellor Merz calls Gaza situation "unacceptable" People's Daily 19 Jul 2025 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday described the current situation in the Gaza Strip as "unacceptable," calling for an immediate ceasefire and comprehensive humanitarian aid for the people there.
• Washington's double standard on Gaza war erodes its credibility as mediator: analysts People's Daily 19 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. administration's double standard on the war in Gaza is eroding its credibility as a mediator in the ceasefire talks, analysts said Friday.
• Houthis Say Attacked Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Using Hypersonic Missile Sputnik 19 Jul 2025 -- Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, has claimed that it has carried out another hypersonic missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.

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• Joint Press Release of the 11th Meeting of the Joint Permanent Working Group on Maritime and Ocean Concerns Between the Republic of the Philippines and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Philippines DFA 19 Jul 2025 -- The 11th Meeting of the Joint Permanent Working Group on Maritime and Ocean Concerns between the Republic of the Philippines and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (hereinafter, the 11th JPWG-MOC) was conducted from 17 to 18 July 2025 in Manila, Philippines.
• Syria: Statement by the Spokesman on the ceasefire agreement European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Jul 2025 -- The European Union welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Syria and Israel, with the support of the United States and regional partners. The ceasefire must now be fully respected. We urge all parties to immediately stop all acts of violence, to protect all civilians without distinction, and to take immediate steps to prevent incitement and sectarian discourse. We also call on Israel and all other foreign actors to fully respect Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• Recent Developments in Syria - (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 19 Jul 2025
• Israel, Syria agree to ceasefire deal halting Israeli aggression Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- The US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, has announced that Syria and Israel agreed to a ceasefire, following days of intense Israeli airstrikes and violence in Syria's southwestern Suwayda region.
• Syria and Israeli regime agree to a ceasefire IRNA 19 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and its ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack announced that the Syrian interim president - Ahmed al-Sharaa - and the Israeli regime's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a ceasefire following clashes in Sweida Governorate, located in southern Syria, which is supported by Turkey, Jordan, and other neighboring states, according to Al-Mayadeen TV network.
• Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights People's Daily 19 Jul 2025 -- Pakistan has extended an airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft, including those operated by Indian airlines as well as military and civilian aircraft owned or leased by India, the Pakistan Airports Authority said in a notification.
• The United States Welcomes the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Representatives of Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement, Facilitated by the State of Qatar US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2025
• Spain welcomes signing of Declaration of Principles between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan M23 Spain MFA 19 Jul 2025

News Reports

• U.S. rejects amended WHO health regulations People's Daily 19 Jul 2025 -- The United States said on Friday that the country has rejected amendments to the international health regulations adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) last year.
• Statement by the MFA of Ukraine on the Introduction of Cyber Sanctions Against the Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 19 Jul 2025
• NZ joins international condemnation of Russian cyber attacks New Zealand Government 19 Jul 2025 -- New Zealand has echoed international condemnation of malicious cyber activity by the Russian Government, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
• Chinese Embassy in Singapore rejects local media reports linking cyber espionage group to China, voices strong dissatisfaction Global Times 19 Jul 2025 -- The Chinese Embassy in Singapore on Saturday expressed strong dissatisfaction with local media reports alleging the UNC3886 group, believed to be behind recent cyberattacks in Singapore, is linked to China, citing claim of a cybersecurity firm of certain country. The embassy reiterated its firm opposition to such baseless smears.
• EU adopts extensive 18th sanctions package Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 19 Jul 2025 -- The European Union has adopted its 18th package of sanctions as a response to Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and its lack of willingness to negotiate for a lasting peace. The EU expands its sanctions especially to target the energy and financial sectors and Russia's shadow fleet and to prevent the circumvention of sanctions. The EU lowers the oil price cap. In addition, the EU tightens its sanctions against Belarus.
• Kremlin shrugs off new EU sanctions, citing Russia's built-up immunity Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- Russia says it has developed a degree of resilience to Western sanctions and learned to adapt, following the EU's 18th round of punitive measures targeting Moscow's oil industry.
• China expresses strong dissatisfaction, resolute opposition over EU's 18th Russia sanctions package listing two Chinese banks: spokesperson Global Times 19 Jul 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding the EU's adoption of its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, under which two Chinese financial institutions were included, the spokesperson for Mission of China to the European Union said on Friday night local time that China has always opposed unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and have not been authorized by the UN Security Council.
• China's FM reminds Chinese tourists travelling abroad not to photograph sensitive sites, facilities Global Times 19 Jul 2025 -- Following recent incidents where Chinese nationals were detained, investigated, or prosecuted abroad for photographing sensitive facilities out of personal interest, the Department of Consular Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday released a notice on its official WeChat account, reminding Chinese tourists to follow the advice of local law enforcement officers, refrain from taking photos of sensitive facilities and figures.
• Chinese Embassy in Panama rebukes US ambassador's lies on China, criticizes him for exposing 'Neo-Monroe Doctrine' mentality Global Times 19 Jul 2025 -- The spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Panama rebutted recent remarks by the US Ambassador, criticizing him for exposing "Neo-Monroe Doctrine" mentality that oversteps his diplomatic mandate. In a statement released by the Embassy on Saturday, the spokesperson reaffirmed that the Panama Canal remains Panama's asset and reiterated China's respect for canal's neutrality.
• KMT urges 'no' vote in recall election to send President Lai a message CNA 19 Jul 2025 -- The main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), called on its supporters Saturday to vote "no" in next week's recall election against 24 of its legislators, saying it would also send a "no" message to President Lai Ching-te (賴清德).
• Ex-U.S. admiral praises Taiwan's mobilization of reservists in Han Kuang drills CNA 19 Jul 2025 -- A retired U.S. Navy rear admiral on Friday praised Taiwan for mobilizing more than 20,000 reservists in its annual Han Kuang military exercises this year.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Jul 2025
• Trump Threatens to Destroy New Iran Nuclear Objects Sputnik 19 Jul 2025 -- On the social network Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said he would blast any new facilities if they were built.
• Ceasefire with Israel is fragile, Iran is prepared to respond: Araqchi IRNA 19 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says a recent ceasefire that ended 12 days of Israeli aggression against Iran last month is fragile and the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to respond if it is broken.
• Iran 'fully prepared' if Israel breaks 'fragile' ceasefire: FM Araghchi Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is fully vigilant and prepared to defend itself should the Israeli regime break a "fragile" ceasefire that ended 12 days of aggression against the country last month.
• Don't try to justify Israeli, American aggression: Iran FM to European states Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slams certain European states for their efforts at justifying the Israeli regime's and the United States acts of aggression, including their unprovoked war against Iran last month.
• President: Depriving Iranian nation of its legal nuclear rights is unacceptable IRNA 19 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated Iran's legitimate right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, stressing that depriving Iranians of their legal rights is entirely unacceptable.
• Iran May Abandon Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if Sanction Pressure Persists Sputnik 19 Jul 2025 -- Iran may withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and start enriching uranium above 60% if the sanctions pressure on it continues, the spokesman for the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, said on Saturday.
• Envoy speaks out against I.A.E.A. double standards on Iran and Ukraine nuclear sites IRNA 19 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) for applying double standards regarding attacks on nuclear facilities, comparing the agency's response to the Zaporizhzhia plant during the Ukraine war with its silence over Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
• Iran committed to international law, will never succumb to coercion: President Pezeshkian Press TV 19 Jul 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran remains committed to international law but will never yield to pressure or accept the denial of its legal rights.