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• WADS, PADS integrate with Royal Australian Air Force for Talisman Sabre 2025 US Air Force 28 Jul 2025 -- Operators from the Western Air Defense Sector and Pacific Air Defense Sector integrated with the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit to deliver seamless command and control during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
• REFORPAC 2025: US, JASDF medics conduct aeromedical evacuation training US Air Force 28 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 35th Medical Group, partnered with the 36th Airlift Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Misawa Medical Squadron, to conduct a mass casualty exercise and subject matter expert exchange during Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, July 23.
• USS Mitscher Departs Naval Station Norfolk for Scheduled Deployment US Navy 28 Jul 2025 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two (DESRON-2), departed Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, July 25, 2025.
• USS Indiana changes homeport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam US Navy 28 Jul 2025 -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22. The Indiana joined Submarine Squadron 7 as its third Virginia-class submarine after transiting from its previous homeport of Groton, Connecticut.
• Pacific Partnership 2025 Returns To Papua New Guinea US Navy 28 Jul 2025 -- Returning to Papua New Guinea following last year's visit to Port Moresby and Wewak, the mission team will work to strengthen relationships, and bolster host nation capacity in order to provide humanitarian services, and support efforts to prepare and respond to potential natural disasters in the Indo-Pacific region. Engagements for this year's mission are scheduled to take place across Lae and Port Moresby.
• USNS Bowditch Port Visit Strengthens U.S.-India Maritime Ties US Navy 28 Jul 2025 -- The Pathfinder class oceanographic survey ship USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62) departed Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly known as Port Blair) following a scheduled port visit on July 25, 2025.
• USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrives in Brisbane US Navy 28 Jul 2025 -- The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit July 27, 2025, mooring alongside the forward deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40).
• NORAD and U.S. Northern Command to conduct Arctic Edge 2025 US Northern Command 28 Jul 2025 -- North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) will conduct ARCTIC EDGE 2025, a joint and combined multi-domain Field Training Exercise (FTX) in various locations throughout Alaska from Aug. 1-31, 2025.
• US Space Force scheduled to launch eighth X-37B mission United States Space Force 28 Jul 2025 -- he U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, is scheduled to launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on Aug. 21, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
• US arsenal 'depleted' as quarter of THAAD missiles used to defend Israel against Iran: Report Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The United States used around a quarter of its THAAD missiles during the June Israeli aggression against Iran and is left with a depleted arsenal of interceptors, a report says.
• Washington Guard Brigade Trains at Raven Focus 2025 Army News 28 Jul 2025 -- More than 1,500 Soldiers with the Washington National Guard's 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team converged at Yakima Training Center this month for Raven Focus, a collective, high-intensity, field training exercise.
• Spanish Air and Space Force Deploys for first time to Iceland for NATO Air Policing Mission NATO Allied Air Command 28 Jul 2025 -- The Spanish Air and Space Force has deployed six EF/A-18M Hornet fighter jets to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, in support of NATO's air policing mission.
• Italian Eurofighters complete enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania, deploying simultaneously F-35A to Estonia for the next months NATO Allied Air Command 28 Jul 2025 -- The Italian Air Force Eurofighter detachment in Mihail Kogălniceanu, Romania, wrap up their enhanced Air policing mission in Romania. After the official hand-over, Italy will operate F-35A fighter jets from Ämari, Estonia, taking over NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission from the Portuguese Air Force.
• NATO strengthens maritime presence in the Arctic and High North NATO Allied Maritime Command 28 Jul 2025 -- A NATO maritime task group is currently operating in waters of the Arctic and High North, reaffirming the Alliance's commitment to collective security in this increasingly strategic region.
• NATO Mission Iraq conducts mass casualty exercise NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) 28 Jul 2025 -- On 24 July 2025, NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) conducted a comprehensive mass casualty (MASCAL) exercise to test its joint medical teams, operating in a Troops Medical Center (TMC) Role 1, to receive and treat casualties, validate triage and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Russia Rivals US in Full-Spectrum Space Capabilities - Roscosmos Head Sputnik 28 Jul 2025 -- Russian companies are present in all sections of the space market, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov said.
• Putin depicts Russian navy as pivotal in safeguarding national security, sovereignty People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the navy's pivotal role in protecting Russia's sovereignty and national security, as he oversaw its maneuvers, codenamed "July Storm," during Russia's Navy Day celebrations on Sunday.
• Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine and the United States continue to maintain a robust dialog on defense matters Ukraine MOD 28 Jul 2025
• MoD Defence Procurement Agency increases procurement of Ukrainian-made weapons by UAH 158 billion Ukraine MOD 28 Jul 2025
• Denys Shmyhal discusses military support for Ukraine with the Ministers of Defence of Latvia and Spain Ukraine MOD 28 Jul 2025
• Pentagon Eyes Ukraine as Drone Testing Ground After Alaska Failures Sputnik 28 Jul 2025 -- The US Department of Defense (DOD) views Ukraine to be a potential polygon for drone testing after it ran into difficulties during the June trials in Alaska, Defense News reported, citing sources in Pentagon.
• PLA Navy's new Z-20J utility helicopters seen on Type 075 amphibious assault ship in official media coverage Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- After making its public debut at the Airshow China 2024, the Z-20J helicopter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy was seen in an official media report on Monday on board a Type 075 amphibious assault ship. A Chinese military affairs expert said that this combination offers formidable capabilities during amphibious landing operations.
• Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion participates in 2025·B joint drill in South Sudan PRC MND 28 Jul 2025 -- A joint drill on internally displaced persons (IDPs) accommodation, led by the Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), kicked off recently at the main camp of the UNMISS. The Joint Operations Center (JOC) of the UNMISS, the UN Police, the Nepali riot squad, and the Rwandan riot squad participated in the drill.
• 2nd batch of 42 M1A2T tanks arrives in Taiwan CNA 28 Jul 2025 -- A second batch of 42 M1A2T Abrams tanks purchased from the United States arrived at Taipei Port late Sunday and were transported in the early hours of Monday to the Army's Armored Training Command in Hsinchu's Hukou Township.
• Military partners strengthen ties in Australia Australia DOD 28 Jul 2025 -- Thousands of kilometres from home, two allies have leveraged Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 to gain familiarity with what it takes to operate in the Indo-Pacific.
• D-Day at Shoalwater Bay Australia DOD 28 Jul 2025 -- As dawn broke over Shoalwater Bay, the Combined Task Group 628.1 waited in various landing crafts ready to assault the beach.
• Northern airbase security kicked up a notch Australia DOD 28 Jul 2025 -- As aircraft conducted training missions overhead, ADF ground security elements were generating an integrated security posture across three northern airbases - a first for Exercise Talisman Sabre.
• Air-to-air refuelling trials complete Australia DOD 28 Jul 2025 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with the United States Air Force (USAF) at USAF bases Eglin and Edwards.
• Ministry of Defence to set up testing facility in Mechanical & Material domain in Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor India PIB 28 Jul 2025 -- Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an MoU to establish a state-of-the-art testing facility in Mechanical & Material domain Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor in Tiruchirappalli under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), on July 28, 2025 in New Delhi
• Overall politico-military objective of Operation Sindoor was to punish Pakistan for fighting a proxy war; Pak-sponsored terrorism is a well-planned strategy & fundamental rage: Raksha Mantri in Lok Sabha India PIB 28 Jul 2025 -- "The objective of Operation Sindoor was not to cross the border or capture the territory, it was to eliminate terror nurseries which Pakistan had nurtured for years, and provide justice to the innocent families who lost their loved ones in cross-border attacks," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in the Lok Sabha on July 28, 2025
• NZ Army combat-ready infantry platoon deploys to the Republic of Korea New Zealand Defence Force 28 Jul 2025 -- A New Zealand Army infantry platoon of 35 soldiers has deployed to the Republic of Korea to undertake training and activities with Korean and United States forces.
• The U.S-Lithuanian relations have never been stronger as joint security projects are discussed in Washington Lithuania MND 28 Jul 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė with Latvian and Estonian colleagues had a meeting with Secretary of Defense of the United States Pete Hegseth in Washington.
• Foreign Ministry summons Russian chargé d'affaires for the violation of Estonia's maritime border Estonia MFA 28 Jul 2025 -- Today 28 July, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Russian Embassy to issue a protest and present a formal note regarding the violation of Estonia's maritime border.
• Latvia and Sweden sign Letter of Intent to Supply Archer 8x8 Artillery Systems to National Armed Forces Latvia MOD 28 Jul 2025 -- On Tuesday, June 10, the Ministry of Defence signed a letter of intent with Sweden on a mutual commitment to conclude an intergovernmental agreement in the future for the supply of 18 "Archer" 8x8 wheeled artillery systems to the National Armed Forces, potentially also promoting the participation of the local defence industry in the supply security chain.
• A. Sprūds: Baltic States and the United States Shared Security and Defense Goals Latvia MOD 28 Jul 2025 -- This week in Washington, U.S., Minister of Defense of Republic of Latvia Andris Sprūds during a working visit met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
• Israel MOD DefenseTech Leaders Day Showcases Israeli Innovation Israel MOD 28 Jul 2025 -- The Defense Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D) at the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) hosted a unique DefenseTech Leaders Day event showcasing Israeli innovation shaping global security's future.
• Marcos reiterates commitment to boost AFP, PNP capabilities Philippine News Agency 28 Jul 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday reiterated his administration's commitment to strengthening the defensive capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
• Marcos admin more focused on external defense - Teodoro Philippine News Agency 28 Jul 2025 -- Department of Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday said the Marcos administration is now more focused on external and territorial defense, describing it as a "major shift" in defense policy.
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Kyrgyz First Deputy Prime Minister Amangeldiev US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2025
• PM meeting with President Trump of the United States: 28 July 2025 Gov.UK 28 Jul 2025
• Remarks by Commissioner Šefčovič on the trade deal between the EU and the US European Commission 28 Jul 2025
• EU-US trade deal draws backlash from European business, as von der Leyen's awkward posture spark users' scorn Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- The US on Sunday announced that it had reached a trade agreement with the EU, which includes a 15 percent tariff on EU goods. BBC described the agreement as the result of "tough negotiations," even as some hailed it as a "huge deal."
• US-EU trade war temporarily averted with 15% tariff deal amid 'imbalance' criticism Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The United States and the European Union have reached a deal that sets a 15% tariff on most European goods entering the US, temporarily averting a trade war—though the agreement faces sharp criticism in Europe as an 'imbalanced' deal that favors American interests.
• 'Capitulation' Or Compromise? EU Faces Backlash Over US Trade Deal RFE/RL 28 Jul 2025 -- A US-EU trade war appears to have been avoided, the European Union took a real hit, but the transatlantic relationship will remain unpredictable. Those are the main takeaways after Brussels and Washington shook hands on a trade framework agreement in Scotland on July 27.
• U.S., EU seal trade deal amid concerns over tariff imbalance People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claimed Sunday that they had reached a trade deal under which the United States would impose a baseline tariff of 15 percent on European Union (EU) goods.
• 'Unilateral practices serve no one's interests': Chinese FM on US tariff threat against Brazil Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- Asked to comment on the US' threat of 50 percent tariffs against Brazil on August 1, a move seen as "setting example" to others in Latin America and BRICS, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday stressed that tariff wars have no winners, and unilateral practices serve no one's interests.

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• 28 July 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 28 Jul 2025

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• COGAT update: Humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza - 28 July 2025 Israel MFA 28 Jul 2025 -- Over 120 trucks were collected and distributed yesterday by the UN and international organizations. Many more are are now awaiting collection and distribution.
• Prime Minister's Office announcement - 28 July 2025 Israel MFA 28 Jul 2025 -- We'll continue to act responsibly, as we always have, and we'll continue to seek the return of our hostages and the defeat of Hamas. That is the only way to secure peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
• 'It is genocide': Israeli rights groups detail deliberate targeting of Palestinians in Gaza Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Two leading Israeli human rights organizations, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), have affirmed that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and that the US and Europe are complicit.
• Israel, US withdrew from ceasefire talks to 'burn time' and escalate genocide: Hamas leader Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The leader of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned Israel and the United States for withdrawing from ceasefire negotiations despite "clear progress" that had been made in the talks.
• Hamas: Trump repeats Israel narrative, lies and misleads public Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- A senior Hamas official has condemned US President Donald Trump's remarks about the absence of famine in Gaza.
• Hamas says Trump's remarks "inconsistent" with Gaza talks process People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- A senior Hamas official said Saturday that recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump were "inconsistent" with the process of the indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel over Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.
• UNRWA welcomes statements of humanitarian pauses and announcements that restrictions on bringing in humanitarian aid to Gaza might be eased UNRWA 28 Jul 2025 -- UNRWA welcomes statements of humanitarian pauses and announcements that restrictions on bringing in humanitarian aid to Gaza might be eased.
• UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: airdrops will not reverse the deepening starvation UNRWA 28 Jul 2025
• UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: A constructed and deliberate mass starvation UNRWA 28 Jul 2025
• Secretary-General's remarks at the Opening Segment of the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution [bilingual, as delivered] UN Secretary-General 28 Jul 2025
• Secretary-General's remarks to the wrap-up session of the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the two-State Solution [bilingual as delivered; scroll down for all-English] UN Secretary-General 28 Jul 2025
• UN chief: Israeli-Palestinian conflict at 'breaking point,' urges push for two-State solution UN News 28 Jul 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday warned that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is "at a breaking point" and headed toward a one-State reality marked by perpetual occupation and inequality, unless the international community takes urgent, irreversible steps to implement the two-State solution.
• While Gaza ceasefire remains elusive, UN readies for conference around Israel-Palestine two-State solution UN News 28 Jul 2025 -- A world in which a sovereign State of Palestine and Israel co-exist peacefully seems a distant prospect, particularly in light of the 7 October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel and the subsequent Israeli bombardment of Gaza. A high-level UN conference opening on 28 July will, nevertheless, serve as the latest UN-backed attempt to find a way to end the conflict.
• Amid starvation in Gaza, Sudan, Guterres slams hunger 'as a weapon of war' UN News 28 Jul 2025 -- As starvation worsens in war-torn Gaza, UN agencies repeated warnings on Monday that Israel's decision to support a "one-week scale-up" of aid is far from enough to reverse deadly malnutrition rates in the enclave.
• United States Rejects A Two-State Solution Conference US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2025 -- "This week, the UN will serve as host to an unproductive and ill-timed conference on the two-state solution in New York City. This is a publicity stunt that comes in the middle of delicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict."
• Iran slams Western silence on Gaza, hails Brazil's support for Palestine IRNA 28 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the inaction of Western countries over Israel's military aggression in Gaza, calling it a "shameful" failure by self-proclaimed advocates of human rights.
• The humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza is essential, but long overdue. The United Nations must be allowed to save lives, reduce suffering and preserve dignity: UK statement at the UN Two-State Solution conference. UK FCDO 28 Jul 2025 -- Statement by Rt Hon Hamish Falconer MP, Minister for the Middle East, at the UK-Egypt co-chaired Working Group on Humanitarian Action and Reconstruction.
• Remarks by Commissioner Šuica at the high-level conference on the two-state solution for Palestine European Commission 28 Jul 2025
• Minister of State Florian Hahn prior to his trip to New York Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Jul 2025
• Remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand at the Ministerial Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Canada 28 Jul 2025
• Norway contributes NOK 200 million in budget support to Palestine Government of Norway 28 Jul 2025 -- Norway is contributing NOK 200 million to help ensure that public employees in Palestine receive their salaries.
• Aboul Gheit participates in dialogue session at International Conference on Implementation of Two-State Solution, asserts: Israel's belief that normalisation can be achieved without ending occupation is an illusion League of Arab States 28 Jul 2025 -- The High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in New York from 28 to 30 July, has officially commenced.
• Houthis Declare 'New Phase': All Ships Linked to Israeli Ports Targeted Sputnik 28 Jul 2025 -- The Shiite military-political movement Ansar Allah (Houthis), which rules northern Yemen, will attack ships of any company interacting with Israeli ports, regardless of the ships' destinations and which country they belong to, Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine UNOCHA 28 Jul 2025
• One million undocumented Afghans return to Afghanistan: Minister of Interior IRNA 28 Jul 2025 -- Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior, has announced the departure of one million undocumented Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan, stating that about 6 million Afghans are present in Iran, of which approximately 2 million are undocumented and must return.
• Syria: Fragile ceasefire in Sweida 'largely holding' amid volatility UN News 28 Jul 2025 -- A fragile de-escalation in Syria's Sweida region is "largely holding" after weeks of violence displaced 175,000 people, killed hundreds and devastated critical infrastructure - exposing deep fissures in the country's political transition.
• Rocked by Deadly Violence This Past Month, Political, Security Transition in Syria Requires 'Major Course Corrections', Special Envoy Tells Security Council UN Security Council 28 Jul 2025 -- Syria's political transition remains crucial, amidst the country's compounding humanitarian, security and environmental challenges, top UN officials told the Security Council today, underscoring the need to bridge the woefully underfunded humanitarian response and enable progress from relief to recovery.
• The UK welcomes the ceasefire in southern Syria and urges all sides to stick to it: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Jul 2025 -- Statement by Rt Hon Hamish Falconer MP, Minister for the Middle East, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
• OCHA urges Security Council to protect civilians and sustain support for Syria UNOCHA 28 Jul 2025 -- Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria by Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy for OCHA, on behalf of Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
• Iran opposes any attempt to undermine Syria's national sovereignty: Envoy IRNA 28 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said that the Islamic Republic of Iran once again emphasizes its firm and unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic, and said, "We firmly oppose any attempt, whether direct or indirect, aimed at undermining Syria's national sovereignty or dividing its territory."
• Iran opposes any attempt meant to disintegrate Syria: UN envoy Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says Tehran strongly opposes any attempt aimed at undermining Syria's sovereignty and disintegrating the conflict-ridden country.
• Truce takes effect in Cambodia, Thailand border dispute Radio Free Asia 28 Jul 2025 -- A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect early Tuesday, aimed to end five days of fierce fighting in a disputed border area that has killed at least 35 people and displaced more than 200,000 others.
• The Ceasefire Between Cambodia and Thailand US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2025 -- "The United States applauds the ceasefire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand announced today in Kuala Lumpur."
• Thailand, Cambodia reach 'unconditional, immediate' ceasefire Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Monday to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire to end their border clashes starting midnight on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, as the leaders of the two countries met in Malaysia after their border conflict entered the fifth day, according to media reports.
• China to continue to maintain close communication with Cambodia and Thailand facilitate dialogue, play constructive role in promoting ceasefire and ending conflict: FM Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- China is deeply saddened by the casualties caused by the conflict in both countries and extends sincere condolences, hoping that both sides will act in the common interest of their peoples, uphold the spirit of valuing peace and good neighborliness, remain calm and restrained, cease the conflict as soon as possible, resolve differences, and restore peace and stability to the border area at an early date through dialogue and consultation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday in response to the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
• Cambodia-Thailand border clashes enter 5th day People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- Armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border areas have entered the fifth day, both sides said on Monday.
• Thailand, Cambodia announce ceasefire in deadly border clash Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire, set to take effect at midnight local time Monday night, following days of intense fighting along their shared border.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Cambodia-Thailand UN Secretary-General 28 Jul 2025
• Thai acting PM to discuss Thai-Cambodian border issue in Malaysia: gov't spokesman People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will lead a delegation to Malaysia for discussions on the Thai-Cambodian border issue, a Thai government spokesman said on Sunday.
• China to continue playing constructive role in promoting ceasefire between Cambodia, Thailand: spokesperson People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday said China will maintain its fair and impartial position and continue close communication with Cambodia and Thailand, actively facilitate talks for peace and play a constructive role for a ceasefire.
• China to maintain fair, impartial stance, actively promote peace talks, Chinese FM says on Cambodia-Thailand border clashes Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- When asked about China's position as Cambodia and Thailand have recently expressed positive intentions to cease fire and end the conflict under the mediation of the international community but exchanges of fire are still ongoing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday that Cambodia and Thailand are neighbors that cannot be moved away and are both friendly neighbors of China. Adhering to good-neighborliness and mutual trust, and properly managing differences, serve the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides and contribute to regional peace and stability.
• Truce takes effect in Cambodia, Thailand border dispute Radio Free Asia 28 Jul 2025 -- A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect early Tuesday, aimed to end five days of fierce fighting in a disputed border area that has killed at least 35 people and displaced more than 200,000 others.
• The Ceasefire Between Cambodia and Thailand US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2025 -- "The United States applauds the ceasefire declaration between Cambodia and Thailand announced today in Kuala Lumpur."
• Thailand, Cambodia reach 'unconditional, immediate' ceasefire Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Monday to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire to end their border clashes starting midnight on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, as the leaders of the two countries met in Malaysia after their border conflict entered the fifth day, according to media reports.
• China to continue to maintain close communication with Cambodia and Thailand facilitate dialogue, play constructive role in promoting ceasefire and ending conflict: FM Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- China is deeply saddened by the casualties caused by the conflict in both countries and extends sincere condolences, hoping that both sides will act in the common interest of their peoples, uphold the spirit of valuing peace and good neighborliness, remain calm and restrained, cease the conflict as soon as possible, resolve differences, and restore peace and stability to the border area at an early date through dialogue and consultation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday in response to the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
• Cambodia-Thailand border clashes enter 5th day People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- Armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border areas have entered the fifth day, both sides said on Monday.
• Thailand, Cambodia announce ceasefire in deadly border clash Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire, set to take effect at midnight local time Monday night, following days of intense fighting along their shared border.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Cambodia-Thailand UN Secretary-General 28 Jul 2025
• UN condemns deadly attack on worshippers in DR Congo UN News 28 Jul 2025 -- The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCO, strongly condemned an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on civilians during the night of 26 to 27 July.
• At least nine children killed in horrific attack in DR Congo's Ituri province UNICEF 28 Jul 2025 -- Statement by UNICEF DRC Representative John Agbor
• Sudan: UN sounds the alarm as health and food crises worsen across the country UN News 28 Jul 2025 -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is alarmed by escalating health and food crises across Sudan, notably as cholera cases continue to rise in the locality of Tawila, North Darfur state.

News Reports

• Netherlands designates Israel as security threat for spreading disinformation, intimidating ICC Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The Netherlands' National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) has, for the first time, designated the Israeli regime a security threat for spreading disinformation and putting pressure on international justice institutions.
• Meeting with Governor of Stavropol Territory Vladimir Vladimirov President of Russia 28 Jul 2025 -- The head of the region briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the Stavropol Territory.
• Remarks by Director of the Department of Economic Cooperation of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Dmitry Birichevskiy at the 3rd Russia-Africa conference of the Valdai Club and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Session 1: G20 and BRICS: Assessing Strategic Roles in an Evolving Global Order, 28 July 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Jul 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on July 28, 2025 PRC MofA 28 Jul 2025
• Cadence Design Systems Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay Over $140 Million for Unlawfully Exporting Semiconductor Design Tools to a Restricted PRC Military University US Dept. of Justice 28 Jul 2025 -- The Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) of the Justice Department's National Security Division (NSD), and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California (NDCA) today announced that Cadence Design Systems Inc. (Cadence), a multinational electronic design automation (EDA) technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, has agreed to plead guilty to resolve charges that Cadence committed criminal violations of export controls by selling EDA hardware, software, and semiconductor design intellectual property (IP) technology to the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT).
• Cadence Design Systems to Pay $95 Million Penalty to BIS for Unauthorized Exports to Chinese Entities Tied to Development of Military Supercomputers Bureau of Industry and Security 28 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed an administrative penalty of $95 million against Cadence Design Systems Inc. (Cadence) for illegal exports of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) hardware and software and semiconductor design technology to parties on the Entity List, an export controls blacklist.
• FM responds to whether China accepts a suboptimal option of trade deal with US Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- When asked about some people in the EU thinking that the agreement they recently reached with the US "is not ideal, but it is the best they could achieve," and whether China would be willing to accept a suboptimal agreement on the negotiating table or withdraw from the negotiations, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Monday that "regarding the trade agreement reached between the EU and the US that you mentioned, what I want to say is that China has always advocated for all parties to resolve economic and trade differences through equal dialogue and consultation, maintain a favorable international economic and trade cooperation environment, and abide by the rules of the World Trade Organization."
• China, US gear up for pivotal trade talks People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- As high-ranking negotiation teams from China and the United States gear up for the third round of trade talks, set to begin soon in Sweden, analysts said Beijing will arrive with a clear and consistent message: Equal dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation is the only path forward.
• Chinese FM says US' unreasonable detention of Chinese scholar will finally damage its own image, reputation Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on the recent unreasonable detention of a Chinese scholar conducting research in the US by the US law enforcement department, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that for some time, the US has been overstretching the concept of national security, frequently harassing, interrogating, and even arresting and prosecuting multiple Chinese students and researchers in the US on unfounded charges.
• China urges US to stop targeting Chinese students, scholars: FM spokesperson Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- China on Monday called on the United States to stop politically motivated and discriminatory law enforcement against Chinese students and scholars in the United States.
• Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with ROK Foreign Minister Cho Hyun PRC MofA 28 Jul 2025 -- On July 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with newly-appointed Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Cho Hyun at the latter's request.
• China will conduct lawful regulation regarding CK Hutchison port deal: FM Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- In response to a question from an AFP reporter that Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings Limited said on Monday it is considering inviting a major strategic Chinese investor to join a US-led consortium to jointly discuss the deal on ports in the Panama Canal, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China has noted the announcement.
• Chinese FM slams irresponsible comments of some foreign countries against law enforcement actions of HKSAR on 19 individuals linked to subversive organization Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Monday against some foreign countries' irresponsible comments on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's (HKSAR) recently issuing arrest warrants for 19 individuals involved in the organization or participation in the so-called "Hong Kong Parliament" subversive group.
• China, US to hold trade talks in Stockholm Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is scheduled to be in Sweden from July 27 to 30 for economic and trade talks with the US. Ahead of the meeting, Chinese state media published commentaries welcoming in-depth dialogue while underscoring Beijing's recognition of the long-term, complex nature of the negotiations.
• China launches internet satellite group People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- China successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday.
• Lai has no plans to go on overseas visit: Presidential Office CNA 28 Jul 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has no plans to make an overseas visit in the near future, a spokesperson for Lai said Monday, after local and foreign media had reported in mid-July he would visit Paraguay in August with stops in the United States.
• DPP secretary-general submits resignation after legislative recall loss CNA 28 Jul 2025 -- Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary-General Lin Yu-chang (林右昌) said Monday that he has submitted his resignation following the failure of the mass legislative recall campaign backed by his party over the weekend.
• Chinese FM urges Japan to act prudently on Taiwan question, not to harm China's sovereignty, and send wrong signal following island official's Japan visit Global Times 28 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that the head of Taiwan's so-called "foreign affairs department" recently visited Japan in a "private capacity" and met with Japanese politicians, including former Minister for Economic Security Sanae Takaichi and director of the LDP Youth Division Nakasone Yasutaka, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Monday that by allowing Lin Chia-lung to make the so-called "private" trip, Japan provided a platform for "Taiwan independence" forces to engage in anti-China separatist activities, seriously violated the basic norms governing international relations and the principles in the four political documents between China and Japan, and sent out a gravely wrong signal.
• KMT triumphs in recall vote amid growing public discontent with Taiwan's DPP authorities People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- A recall campaign against 24 legislators of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) in Taiwan failed on Saturday, with none of the proposals receiving more votes in favor of the recall than against it, according to the local election affairs authority.
• Recall vote shows DPP's manipulation runs against Taiwan people's will: mainland spokesperson People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday said that the failure of a recall vote targeting opposition lawmakers in Taiwan's local legislature shows that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s political manipulation runs against the will of the people.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Jul 2025
• Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 28 Jul 2025 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement "The DPRK-ROK relations have gone completely beyond the time zone of the concept of homogenous" on Monday:
• North Korea's Kim Yo Jong slams South's 'blind trust' in US, rejects talks Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has rejected the prospect of dialogue with South Korea, criticizing Seoul's "blind trust" in its alliance with the United States.
• Iran's Intelligence Ministry details counterintelligence masterstroke during Israeli-US war Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has detailed its complex multi-pronged intelligence operations aimed at neutralizing enemies' attempts at infiltration and subversion during the Israeli regime's and the US's unprovoked war last month.
• Iranian Intel Prevented 35 Israel's Attempts to Assassinate Its Officials During 12-Day War Sputnik 28 Jul 2025 -- Israel planned assassinations of 23 senior Iranian officials during the acute phase of the Iran-Israel conflict in June, Tehran prevented a total of 35 attempts to assassinate its senior officials and army representatives, the Iranian ministry of information and communications technology said on Monday.
• Intelligence Ministry exposes U.S.-Israeli plot against Iran IRNA 28 Jul 2025 -- The Intelligence Ministry has issued a detailed statement exposing a 12-day coordinated campaign by the U.S., the Israeli regime, and their regional allies to destabilize and dismember the Islamic Republic.
• IRGC: Iran's offensive, defensive power disrupted Israel's calculations during imposed war Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Iranian military's hard power and its offensive and defensive capabilities during the Israeli regime's 12 days of aggression disrupted all the enemy's calculations.
• Iran Navy commander visits naval units in Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has made a field visit to surface and subsurface naval units deployed in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf to assess the security situation of maritime shipping routes.
• Iran seeks peace but will respond decisively to any aggression, President says IRNA 28 Jul 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is ready for dialogue and does not seek war, but any repeated aggression will meet its decisive response.
• Pezeshkian: Iran ready for interaction, but won't give up nuclear rights Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready for negotiations over its peaceful nuclear program but will never give up the nation's rights.
• Iran warns Europe over snapback sanctions, declares defense capabilities off limits Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has rejected attempts by the UK, France, and Germany to reinstate United Nations sanctions on Tehran, saying the European countries have no legal authority to do so.
• 'You'll be the main losers', IRGC intel chief warns Europeans over 'snapback' Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s intelligence chief has strongly warned the UK, France, and Germany against trying to restore the United Nations sanctions against Iran.
• US definitely behind terror attack on courthouse in southeast Iran, says judiciary chief Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iran's judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje'i, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack by militants from the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group on a courthouse in the country's southeastern city of Zahedan, stating that such acts of terror are definitely orchestrated by the United States.
• South Pars gas production increases 5m cubic meters this year IRNA 28 Jul 2025 -- Project Director of Infill Drilling at South Pars Gas Field Shobeir Nabavi says that with the completion of drilling and the operation of three wells in the current year (starting March 21, 2025), five million cubic meters have been added to the gas production of this shared field.
• Iran opens third infill well to raise gas output in South Pars Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iran has opened another infill well in the South Pars gas field amid efforts to increase production from the field to respond to a growing demand for energy in the country.
• Türk calls on Iran to halt use of death penalty amid worrying surge in executions OHCHR 28 Jul 2025 -- Reports that there have been several hundred executions in Iran so far this year underscore how deeply disturbing the situation has become and the urgent need for an immediate moratorium in the country on the use of the death penalty, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said today.
• PM Netanyahu visits the IDF Intelligence Directorate Israel - Prime Minister 28 Jul 2025
• Prime Minister's Office announcement Israel - Prime Minister 28 Jul 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this evening with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu President of Russia 28 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the State of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
• Putin, Netanyahu Hold Talks on Syria, Iran Nuclear Program Sputnik 28 Jul 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he emphasized the importance of supporting the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria, the Kremlin said on Monday.
• Israel regrets European Union's College of Commissioners mistaken and unjustified recommendation Israel MFA 28 Jul 2025 -- At a time when Israel is fighting Hamas's jihadist terrorism, any such decision only serves to strengthen Hamas and therefore undermines the chances of reaching a ceasefire and a framework for the release of hostages.
• Commission proposes partial suspension of Israel's association to Horizon Europe European Commission 28 Jul 2025 -- Today, the European Commission proposed to partially suspend Israel's participation to Horizon Europe. The suspension specifically concerns the participation of entities established in Israel in activities funded under the Accelerator of the European Innovation Council (EIC).
• Interview with Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul in Bild am Sonntag Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Jul 2025
• "The terror-free Türkiye process is a project of our state and our nation" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 28 Jul 2025 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "The terror-free Türkiye process is a project of not only the People's Alliance but also of our government, our state, and most importantly, our nation. It is a dream, a wish, and an expectation of the 86 million. We see this dream coming true step by step."
• Senators urge SC to reconsider decision on impeachment raps vs. VP Philippine News Agency 28 Jul 2025 -- Several senators on Monday urged the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its ruling to stop the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which the High Court said was due to a technicality.
• Foreign policy intact; PH 'friend to all, enemy to none' - Marcos Philippine News Agency 28 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine government continues to chart its "friend to all, enemy to none" foreign policy, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said while assuring the public that the country is resolute in protecting Filipino interest both within its territory and abroad.
• Could Iceland Join The EU? Reykjavik Eyes Accession Talks As Security, Trade Tensions Mount RFE/RL 28 Jul 2025 -- When predicting which country would be the next to join the European Union, the smart money seems to be on Montenegro given that it has been negotiating for years and has advanced the furthest of all candidates.
• Global hunger declines, but rises in Africa and western Asia: UN report UNICEF 28 Jul 2025 -- This year's The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report also examines the causes and consequences of recent food inflation
• Slight decrease in global hunger as inequalities widen, UN report reveals UN News 28 Jul 2025 -- An interagency group from the UN released the flagship 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report on Monday, estimating a global, yet uneven, decline in hunger since 2022.
• Global hunger declines, but rises in Africa and western Asia: UN report WFP 28 Jul 2025 -- An estimated 8.2 percent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5 percent in 2023 and 8.7 percent in 2022. However, progress was not consistent across the globe, as hunger continued to rise in most subregions of Africa and western Asia, according to this year's The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2025) report published today by five specialized agencies of the United Nations.
• World News in Brief: Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, bloody weekend in Ukraine, stop hepatitis deaths UN News 28 Jul 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand following days of deadly fighting over their mutual border.