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• General Guetlein to Lead the Office of Golden Dome for America DoD 22 Jul 2025
• Department of Defense Awards $6.2 Million to Sustain Critical Production of Tungsten DoD 22 Jul 2025 -- The Department of Defense announced today a $6.2 million award to Golden Metal Resources via Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA). Golden Metal Resources is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of publicly-traded Guardian Metal Resources PLC.
• Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell on Medical Conditions Disqualifying for Accession Into the Military DoD 22 Jul 2025 -- "To ensure the readiness and high standards of the America's fighting force, the Secretary of Defense issued updated guidance on medical waiver eligibility for men and women seeking to join the U.S. military. Under this guidance, some medical conditions may now not be waived, and others may now only be waived by the Secretary of a Military Department."
• China, Russia, Terrorist Networks Destabilizing Africa DoD News 22 Jul 2025 -- Africa, strategically positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and Indo-Pacific region, is increasingly at the convergence of great-power rivalry and terrorism, said Air Force Lt. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, during a nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Armed Services today.
• Army Deploys, Fires Midrange Capability During Talisman Sabre 25 DoD News 22 Jul 2025 -- The 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force successfully sank a maritime target July 15, 2025, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 during a midrange capability live-fire exercise deployed in Australia's Northern Territory.
• US and NZ Army Leaders Strengthen Strategic Partnership Army News 22 Jul 2025 -- United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Commanding General, General Ronald P. Clark, met this week with New Zealand Chief of Army, Major General Rose King, to reaffirm the strong and enduring military relationship between the two nations and advance efforts to bolster security cooperation, readiness, and interoperability across the Indo-Pacific region.
• U.S. Coast Guard conducts bilateral maritime law enforcement operations with Republic of Marshall Islands US Coast Guard 22 Jul 2025 -- The crew of national security cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) conducted at-sea boardings with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Sea Patrol within RMI's exclusive economic zone from July 9 to 13.
• Coast Guard national security cutter returns to California following 121-day Bering Sea patrol US Coast Guard 22 Jul 2025 -- The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) returned to their Alameda home port Wednesday following a 20,000-nautical-mile, 121-day deployment patrolling the Bering Sea.
• Nevada Guard Brigade Returning From Middle East Deployment Army News 22 Jul 2025 -- After 10 months of conducting logistical operations across the Middle East, the Nevada Army National Guard's 17th Sustainment Brigade is coming back home to the Silver State with its Task Force Warrior mission successfully concluded.
• NATO Resumes Second Iteration of Neptune Strike 2025 NATO Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples 22 Jul 2025 -- The second iteration of NATO's primer enhanced Vigilance Activity (eVA), Neptune Strike 25-2, will recommence July 24, 2025.
• Russia Sees West's Line of Escalating Tensions, Including in Nuclear Sphere - Kremlin Sputnik 22 Jul 2025 -- Russia sees the West's policy of escalating tensions, including in the nuclear sphere, and is monitoring the situation in order to outline tasks to ensure security, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
• UK launches 50-Day military support campaign for Ukraine People's Daily 22 Jul 2025 -- British Defence Secretary John Healey on Monday announced the launch of a 50-day military support campaign for Ukraine, aligning with a recent warning issued by U.S. President Donald Trump to Russia.
• New section "Military Personnel" added to the classifier of occupations Ukraine Government 22 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of Economy has introduced a new section, "Military Personnel," to the National Classifier of Occupations.
• Denys Shmyhal: Together with diplomats, we must intensify efforts to support our warriors and bring victory closer Ukraine MOD 22 Jul 2025
• 'Balistyka,' a manufacturer of body armor and gear, has become a new partner of the Army+ 'Pluses' Program Ukraine MOD 22 Jul 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine and Romania will maintain close cooperation to promote common security and stability in the region Ukraine MOD 22 Jul 2025
• Financial support for the defense sector: Denys Shmyhal convened a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Finance and heads of state-owned banks Ukraine MOD 22 Jul 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: Strengthening Ukraine is a guarantee of security for the entire EU Ukraine MOD 22 Jul 2025
• China releases OW5 laser anti-drone system target shooting footage Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- China's state-owned arms firm Norinco Group on Monday held an offensive and defensive drill, featuring its trade-oriented ground-based unmanned and anti-unmanned combat systems at a test site in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. During the event, China's OW5 laser weapon system demonstrated its capability to intercept incoming aerial targets using directed energy as a counter-unmanned strategy.
• Let Us Remain True to Our Party's Line of Building Military Giant by Building Mighty New-Type Warship Nampho Shipyard Vows to Build Choe Hyon-class Destroyer No. 3 till WPK Founding Anniversary of Next Year KCNA 22 Jul 2025 -- True to the ever-victorious Workers' Party of Korea's line of building a military giant, the workers at the Nampho Shipyard are making steady progress with uninterrupted innovations and successive leaps forward aimed at the rapid transformation of our navy.
• First firing for Australian NASAMS Australia DOD 22 Jul 2025 -- The Australian Army's air and missile defence capability took a step forward during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 when 16th Regiment's National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) fired two AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles in the Northern Territory.
• Philippine focus on territorial defence operations Australia DOD 22 Jul 2025 -- When a contingent of Australian reconnaissance soldiers was preparing to patrol with their Philippine counterparts, they were shocked to see how little the Filipinos carried.
• Keel Laid for First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel of ICG at MDL Mumbai India PIB 22 Jul 2025 -- The keel-laying ceremony of Yard 16401, the first of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on July 22, 2025
• UK Carrier Strike Group contributes to Exercise Talisman Sabre UK MOD 22 Jul 2025 -- The UK Carrier Strike Group has led a major British contribution to the large multinational exercise in Australia.
• GBAD MR: Contract on cooperative procurement for medium-range ground-based air defence signed Federal Council - Swiss Government 22 Jul 2025 -- Switzerland is procuring five IRIS-T SLM systems for ground-based air defence. These will protect the population from medium-range threats from the air. The procurement is part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The contract for Switzerland has now been signed between the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces and the manufacturer Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, after the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse gave authorisation to do so.
• S. Korea hopes to deliver first 3 of 12 fighter jets to PH by 2028 Philippine News Agency 22 Jul 2025 -- South Korea is shooting to deliver the first three of the 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft to the Philippines before the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s term in 2028, South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said on Tuesday.
• House Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Measures to Codify Much-Needed Reforms to Foreign Arms Sales Process U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 22 Jul 2025 -- Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced six bills aimed at improving the foreign arms sales process and strengthening the U.S. defense industrial as part of the panel's second markup of the 119th Congress.
• Trump withdraws US from UNESCO over Palestine's admission Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The United States has decided to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the second time for its decision to admit Palestine as a member state.
• Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from UNESCO US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 22 Jul 2025
• The United States Withdraws from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) US Dept. of State 22 Jul 2025 -- Today, the United States informed Director-General Audrey Azoulay of the United States' decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States.
• UN laments US withdrawal from educational and cultural agency UN News 22 Jul 2025 -- The United States announced on Tuesday that it will leave the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which will take effect at the end of December 2026.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy US Dept. of State 22 Jul 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani US Dept. of State 22 Jul 2025
• Brazil pursues talks with U.S. but braces for potential Trump tariffs People's Daily 22 Jul 2025 -- Brazil will negotiate with the United States over President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports starting Aug. 1, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said Monday.

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• Israel rejects 25 Western nations' call to end Gaza war, says statement 'disconnected from reality': media Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- Israel rejects the joint statement signed by 25 Western nations calling for an "unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza and condemning Israel's handling of the humanitarian situation in the territory, the Israeli Foreign Ministry writes on X, according to the Times of Israel on Monday evening.
• Israeli regime kills 14 Palestinians in western Gaza IRNA 22 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli regime's warplanes bombarded Palestinian refugees at Al-Shati camp, resulting in 14 deaths and several injuries in western Gaza, according to Lebanon's Al Mayadeen TV channel.
• Hamas decries regional 'silence' as Gaza faces catastrophic hunger Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has voiced surprise at the "silence" of Arab and Islamic countries amid Israel's ongoing genocidal campaign and deliberate starvation of civilians across the Gaza Strip.
• Malnutrition and starvation kills 21 Palestinian children in past 72 hours Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- At least 21 children died from "malnutrition and starvation" across the Gaza Strip in the past 72 hours, the head of the Al-Shifa Hospital confirms.
• Hamas hails UK-led call to end Gaza war, urges 'concrete actions' to stop Israel's starvation policy Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has welcomed a joint statement issued by the United Kingdom and 24 other countries calling for an immediate end to the Israeli regime's war on Gaza and the urgent entry of humanitarian aid.
• Hamas hails UK-led call to end Gaza war, urges 'concrete actions' to stop Israel's starvation policy Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has welcomed a joint statement issued by the United Kingdom and 24 other countries calling for an immediate end to the Israeli regime's war on Gaza and the urgent entry of humanitarian aid.
• Hezbollah chief slams global silence on Gaza, calls for boycott of Israel Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The head of the Hezbollah resistance movement has condemned global inaction in response to the genocide in Gaza, urging Arab and Islamic nations to halt all forms of normalization with Israel and to impose sweeping sanctions on the regime.
• Gaza: UN staff now fainting from hunger, exhaustion; WHO worker detained UN News 22 Jul 2025 -- Worrying alerts from United Nations staff in the Gaza Strip who have been fainting from hunger and exhaustion over the past 48 hours have increased fears for people's survival in the devastated enclave, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
• Amid 'Horror Show in Gaza', Humanitarian System Denied Space to Deliver, Multilateral Problem-Solving Needed More than Ever, Secretary-General Tells Security Council UN Security Council 22 Jul 2025 -- Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks to the Security Council on multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes, in New York today:
• Türk: Israeli attacks on Deir El Balah add more misery to the suffering of Palestinians OHCHR 22 Jul 2025 -- The latest Israeli displacement orders, followed by intensive attacks, on southwestern Deir El Balah, in the Gaza Strip, have added more misery to the suffering of hungry Palestinians. It seemed the nightmare couldn't possibly get worse. And yet it does.
• UN staff and doctors fainting from hunger and exhaustion in Gaza: UNRWA chief Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), says that its staff, as well as doctors and humanitarian workers, are collapsing from hunger in Gaza amid Israel's total aid blockade and aggression.
• Israel 'intentionally' starving people of Gaza, ignoring ICJ orders to stop: UN official Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the occupied Palestine says the Israeli regime is intentionally starving the people of Gaza and ignoring orders from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop.
• United States Unseals Civil Action Filed Against Approximately $2M in Digital Currency Involved in Hamas Fundraising US Dept. of Justice 22 Jul 2025 -- The Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia today announced the unsealing of a civil forfeiture action against approximately $2 million dollars in digital currency held by Tether Limited (Tether) and Binance Holdings LTD (Binance) accounts connected with Buy Cash Money and Money Transfer Company (BuyCash), a Gaza-based money transfer business that was involved in financially supporting Hamas - a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) - as well as its agents and collaborators.
• Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 22 Jul 2025
• Foreign minister: Gaza remains a symbol of resistance and oppression IRNA 22 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in a message has described attacking lines of starving people waiting to receive a piece of bread, a sip of water, and humanitarian aid as a clear example of war crime and crime against humanity.
• Iran and Turkey call for urgent action to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza IRNA 22 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have stressed the need for immediate end to the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Iran, Turkey FMs urge Muslim world to take action against ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Iran and Turkey's foreign ministers have called on the world's Muslim nations to take stern action to help end the Israeli regime's 21-month-long war of genocide on the Gaza Strip.
• Taiwan says aid to Israeli settlement still under discussion CNA 22 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that a potential donation to a medical project in an Israeli settlement is still under discussion and would be focused solely on humanitarian assistance, amid concerns it could violate international norms.
• Aboul Gheit welcomes joint statement urging immediate cessation of war in Gaza: "The statement reflects a global consensus. What is now needed is to translate words into action and pressure" League of Arab States 22 Jul 2025 -- Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the statement issued on 21 July by 25 countries, including 18 member states of the European Union, as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, Norway, and New Zealand, calling for an immediate end to the war on Gaza.
• OIC Secretary-General Warns of the Danger of the Israeli Occupation's Plans to Impose Control over the Ibrahimi Mosque, Stressing that the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip Constitutes a War Crime and a Stain on Humanity Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 22 Jul 2025 -- The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), His Excellency Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, delivered a speech at the opening session of the open-ended emergency meeting of the OIC Executive Committee at the level of Permanent Representatives regarding the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and the targeting of holy sites in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly the Ibrahimi Mosque in Al-Khalil.
• Final Communiqué Adopted by the Extraordinary Open-Ended Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation at the Level of Permanent Representatives regarding the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 22 Jul 2025
• 28 countries condemn Israel over "suffering of civilians in Gaza" People's Daily 22 Jul 2025 -- Twenty-eight countries and the European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management issued a joint statement on Monday, condemning Israel for the suffering of civilians in Gaza.
• EU threatens action as Israel fails to uphold Gaza aid pledges Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, says "all options are on the table" if Israel fails to deliver on its pledges to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
• Saudi Arabia Backs 26 International Partners' Demand for Gaza War End Saudi Press Agency 22 Jul 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has welcomed a statement from 26 international partners calling for an immediate end to the war in the Gaza Strip, lifting all humanitarian aid restrictions, and delivering said aid quickly and safely to the population.
• "Whoever remains silent in the face of the genocide in Gaza is complicit in the crimes against humanity committed by Israel" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 22 Jul 2025 -- Speaking at the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), President Erdoğan said: "Even the Holocaust in Europe did not witness scenes as inhumane as the ones in Gaza. No one with even a shred of human dignity can accept or ignore the cruelty in which dozens of innocent people die every day for lack of a morsel of bread or a sip of water, or can condone it. Whoever remains silent in the face of the genocide in Gaza is complicit in the crimes against humanity committed by Israel."
• Yemen strikes Israel's Ben Gurion airport with 'Palestine 2' hypersonic missile Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched a hypersonic ballistic missile against Israel's key airport in support of Palestinians enduring the occupying regime's brutal aggression on the besieged Gaza Strip.

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• Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes UN Secretary-General 22 Jul 2025
• Adopting Resolution 2788 (2025), Security Council Seeks to Bolster UN Toolkit on Peaceful Conflict Resolution UN Security Council 22 Jul 2025 -- "Peace is a choice, and the world expects the Security Council to help countries make that choice", said the United Nations chief during an open debate on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes.
• 'Peace is a choice': UN chief urges diplomacy as wars spread from Gaza to Ukraine UN News 22 Jul 2025 -- Warning that the world is failing to uphold international law as wars stretch from Gaza to Ukraine, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres urged all nations to choose diplomacy over division and recommit to settling disputes peacefully.
• Security Council, in unanimous vote, presses nations to resolve disputes peacefully UN News 22 Jul 2025 -- The Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging all Member States to "utilize effectively" the mechanisms for pacific settlement of disputes as outlined in the United Nations Charter, including "negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement" and other peaceful means of their choice.
• Security Council Adopts Pakistan-Sponsored Resolution on Peaceful Settlement of Disputes Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jul 2025 -- The Security Council today unanimously adopted Pakistan-sponsored resolution on "Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes".
• Multilateralism remains the best tool we have to meet the shared challenges of the 21st century: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Jul 2025 -- Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council debate on peace and security.
• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Sudan, Ukraine, Afghanistan UNOCHA 22 Jul 2025
• Marcos admin unwavering in asserting PH rights over WPS Philippine News Agency 22 Jul 2025 -- The Philippines will neither yield nor waver in asserting its rights and interests over the West Philippine Sea.
• Troops manning West PH Sea features safe amid bad weather - Navy Philippine News Agency 22 Jul 2025 -- Filipino military personnel manning the nine features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are safe despite bad weather caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon, a ranking naval official said Tuesday.
• PH-US alliance key to SCS, Indo-Pacific stability -Marcos Philippine News Agency 22 Jul 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the vital role of the Philippines-United States alliance in preserving peace and stability in the South China Sea (SCS) and the broader Indo-Pacific region, amid rising geopolitical tensions.
• Sanctioning a Houthi Petroleum and Financial Network US Dept. of State 22 Jul 2025 -- The United States is today sanctioning two individuals and five entities that have imported refined petroleum products and circumvented
• Treasury Sanctions Houthi-Linked Petroleum Smuggling and Sanctions Evasion Network US Treasury 22 Jul 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating two individuals and five entities that profit through money laundering and importing petroleum products into territory controlled by Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis. The Iran-backed Houthis gain hundreds of millions of dollars annually by working with Yemeni businessmen to tax petroleum imports, generating critical revenue that funds the Houthis' destabilizing activities in the region.
sanctions in support of the Houthis.
• Araghchi: Iran to continue repatriating undocumented Afghans respectfully Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran's commitment to repatriating Afghan refugees residing in the country without proper legal documentation, calling on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities and provide the required assistance in this matter.
• Can Iran Exploit Sectarian Clashes To Regain A Foothold In Syria? RFE/RL 22 Jul 2025 -- Amid deadly fighting between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribal militias in Syria's southern province of Sweida, one question looms: can Iran use these sectarian clashes to reclaim the influence it built during a decade of civil war?
• Following the successful intelligence based operation conducted by the security forces in Kalat District of Balochistan on 19 July 2025, during which 4 x terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan were sent to hell; on 21 July 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in the surrounding areas. ISPR Pakistan 22 Jul 2025 -- Following the successful intelligence based operation conducted by the security forces in Kalat District of Balochistan on 19 July 2025, during which 4 x terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan were sent to hell; on 21 July 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in the surrounding areas.
• As part of the international momentum generated under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, in support of Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara and the Autonomy Plan, the Portuguese Republic expresses "its full support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the most serious, credible and constructive basis to settle this dispute." Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jul 2025
• Sudan: UN scales up response plan as humanitarian needs rise in Tawila UN News 22 Jul 2025 -- As the humanitarian crisis deepens in Sudan, the UN and partners have revised and scaled up a response plan to support more than 380,000 displaced people in Tawila, North Darfur state.
• Millions risk losing access to humanitarian food assistance amid funding slowdown in South Sudan WFP 22 Jul 2025 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached over two million people with life-saving assistance in South Sudan so far this year. However, a severe funding shortfall threatens ongoing support, placing millions at risk of losing aid.

News Reports

• Meeting with Minister of Justice Konstantin Chuychenko President of Russia 22 Jul 2025 -- The President had a working meeting with Minister of Justice Konstantin Chuychenko in the Kremlin. The Minister of Justice reported on the results of the 13th International Legal Forum in St Petersburg. The discussion also touched on the development of the advocacy system and the professionalisation of legal counsels.
• Foreign Ministry statement on retaliatory measures to the 17th and 18th EU sanctions packages against Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique Maria Lucas Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jul 2025
• Former senior Chinese political adviser Qizhala expelled from Party, public office Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- Qizhala, a former member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office for serious violations of Party discipline and laws, an official statement said on Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
• Former senior Chinese political adviser Qizhala expelled from Party, public office People's Daily 22 Jul 2025 -- Qizhala, a former member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office for serious violations of Party discipline and laws, an official statement said on Tuesday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on July 22, 2025 PRC MofA 22 Jul 2025
• Chinese FM responds to question about 'US govt employee prevented from leaving China' Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- When asked whether more information could be provided regarding the US State Department's statement that a US government employee has been prevented from leaving China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Tuesday, "I have no specific information to provide."
• Chinese FM responds to Bessent's claims that trade talks with China could include its Russia, Iran oil purchases Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- In response to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that the next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guo Jiakun, said on Tuesday that on the issue of tariffs, China's position has been consistent and clear.
• China stands ready to deepen BRI cooperation with partner countries: FM spokesperson Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- Commenting on a recent report which shows that the first half of 2025 has seen the highest BRI engagement and surpassing that of all 2024, and opinions that the cooperation China pursues with Belt and Road (BRI) partner countries stands in stark contrast to the US' imposing of tariffs on its trading partners, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China stands ready to work with all parties to advance high-quality BRI cooperation, jointly promoting development and securing a shared win-win future.
• HK police to follow up with investigations into 'soft resistance' case in local book fair Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- Some anti-China activists advocating for "Hong Kong independence" took advantage of the Hong Kong Book Fair to openly provoke and organize a so-called "reading everywhere - Hong Kong independent book fair and bookstore festival," where they promoted "an atmosphere of soft resistance," local media outlet Hong Kong Wen Wei Po reported on Tuesday. In response, the Hong Kong Police Force told the Global Times on Tuesday that it will follow up with investigations and actions based on evidence, actual circumstances and case requirements, and handle the matter in accordance with the law.
• China's Ministry of State Security warns of spy-modified souvenirs from overseas trips Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security published an article on Tuesday warning that souvenirs brought back home from overseas trips may be covertly modified by foreign intelligence agencies into "gifts" with real-time photo, audio, and location-tracking capabilities, potentially posing a threat to national security.
• Former senior executive of China's state-owned enterprise handed death sentence with reprieve for bribery People's Daily 22 Jul 2025 -- He Wenzhong, a former deputy general manager of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, was sentenced on Monday to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting a large amount of bribes.
• TikTok could be tool for China to sway Taiwanese youth during wartime: Experts CNA 22 Jul 2025 -- Experts in information warfare on Tuesday warned that China could use TikTok to influence young people in Taiwan, particularly in a pre-war or wartime scenario, during a seminar in Taipei on Beijing's propaganda efforts targeting Taiwan.
• Lai calls for democratic cooperation amid authoritarian threats CNA 22 Jul 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation among democracies in the face of growing authoritarian threats, during separate meetings with visiting European and Irish parliamentary delegations.
• U.S. House passes bill on deterring Chinese aggression against Taiwan CNA 22 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill that seeks to deter Chinese military action by exposing the corruption of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials in the event of military action against Taiwan.
• China's submarine cable maneuvering leaves Taiwan at risk: Report CNA 22 Jul 2025 -- China could block undersea cable repair vessels if a conflict across the Taiwan Strait were to occur, a major problem for Taiwan given that more than 90 percent of its internet connectivity depends on submarine cable links, a report by intelligence advisory firm Recorded Future has said.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Jul 2025
• IRGC Aerospace Force vows cast-iron resolve to uphold flag of resistance Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Aerospace Force has vowed that the force would remain firmly committed to the path of resistance in the face of hegemonic oppression by global arrogant powers.
• US to Launch More Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities 'If Necessary' - Trump Sputnik 22 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has said that the United States will carry out new strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities "if necessary."
• Araqchi explains Iran's conditions for negotiations with the U.S. IRNA 22 Jul 2025 -- A member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Parliament quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi a saying if sanctions are lifted and Iran's right to use peaceful nuclear technology is respected, indirect negotiations with the United States will be held before raising the issue of snapback.
• Iran will not give up uranium enrichment program: Araqchi IRNA 22 Jul 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has reaffirmed that Iran will not give up its uranium enrichment program despite Israeli-U.S. strikes targeting its nuclear facilities last month.
• Araghchi says Iran will not give up its right to enrichment Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the country has no intention of abandoning its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, despite recent military aggression by the United States and its regional ally, Israel.
• Iran May Consider Direct Talks With US in Case of Equal Approach - Foreign Minister Sputnik 22 Jul 2025 -- Iran may consider engaging in direct negotiations with the United States in the future if Washington is ready for equal talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
• Iran to present stance on snapback mechanism at Istanbul talks: Deputy FM IRNA 22 Jul 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs of Iran Kazem Gharibabadi says Iran will outline its position on the snapback of sanctions on the country during a meeting with the European trio in Istanbul on Friday.
• E3's potential snapback activation lacks legal ground: Iran deputy FM Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Tehran has once again warned that the European parties to the JCPOA lack legal authority to invoke the deal's snapback mechanism to restore UN sanctions on Iran.
• US-Israeli aggression against Iran 'historic test' for UN Security Council: Deputy FM Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the US-Israeli aggression against the country is a blatant crime and a "historic test" for the United Nations Security Council to stand up to such acts.
• Araghchi says Iran will not give up its right to enrichment Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the country has no intention of abandoning its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, despite recent military aggression by the United States and its regional ally, Israel.
• Leader allows use of Iran's wealth fund resources for energy projects Press TV 22 Jul 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has allowed the Iranian sovereign wealth fund to use its resources for investment in the country's key energy projects, according to a latest statement by the head of the fund.
• US Management of the Zangezur Corridor In The Caucasus? Iran Won't Like It. RFE/RL 22 Jul 2025 -- A US proposal to place the proposed Zangezur Corridor - a critical link between mainland Azerbaijan and its Naxcivan exclave via southern Armenia - under American management has deepened fault lines in the South Caucasus and stirred unease in Iran.
• Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to the UK & Maldives (July 22, 2025) India MEA 22 Jul 2025
• Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Jul 2025
• Consultation between Minister Akazawa and Secretary Lutnick Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Jul 2025
• Japan - Papua New Guinea Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Jul 2025
• Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met in London on Monday with United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper. Saudi Press Agency 22 Jul 2025 -- Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met in London on Monday with United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper.
• UK-Egypt Strategic Partnership: 22 July 2025 Gov.UK 22 Jul 2025
• EU Preps Suspension Of Georgia Visa Liberalization And What's In The Bloc's New Budget Proposal? RFE/RL 22 Jul 2025
• Armenian Opposition Demands Criminal Case Against Pashinyan Over Threats to Church Sputnik 22 Jul 2025 -- The Armenian Revolutionary Federation opposition party, also known as Dashnaktsutyun, has demanded that the country's Prosecutor General's Office open a criminal case against Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his plans to attack the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC).