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• Nearly all National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles are demobilizing, Governor Newsom demands those remaining be released California Governor - Gavin Newsom 31 Jul 2025 -- Nearly two months after the unlawful federalization of units of the California National Guard, and deployment of almost 5,000 soldiers in the Los Angeles area, all but 300 National Guard members are expected to go home soon.
• Trump's unlawful CalGuard power grab results in 57% decrease in fentanyl pounds seized California Governor - Gavin Newsom 31 Jul 2025 -- While President Trump comes to the realization that his unlawful deployment of the military in Los Angeles has been unnecessary and deeply unpopular, there has been a significant drop in the reported fentanyl seizures by California National Guard members.
• MRF-D assists with urgent lifesaving support to the Philippines USMC News 31 Jul 2025 -- At the request of the government of the Philippines, U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to provide urgent lifesaving support to communities affected by typhoons, tropical storms, and the Southwest Monsoon. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating the U.S.'s commitment to allies and partners during times of need.
• PH, US aircraft hold disaster response ops in Batanes Philippine News Agency 31 Jul 2025 -- Philippine and US military aircraft are now hard at work airlifting relief supplies to communities in Basco, Batanes, which have been severely affected by recent weather disturbances.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Readout of the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC) DoD 31 Jul 2025
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Republic of Korea Minister of Defense Ahn Gyu-back DoD 31 Jul 2025
• Milestone sensor upgrade enhances Space Force identifying, tracking capability United States Space Force 31 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Space Operations Command, in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command, approved the operational acceptance of a milestone upgrade to the Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance site in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. SpOC is now in the integrated testing phase of an upgrade to its Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance site in Maui, which will upgrade to GBOSS upon operational acceptance.
• U.S. Army Awards Enterprise Service Agreement to Enhance Military Readiness and Drive Operational Efficiency US Army 31 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Army today awarded Palantir a new Enterprise Agreement that establishes a comprehensive framework for the Army's future software and data needs. The Army anticipates sustained capability growth to meet operational warfighting needs for proven commercially available solutions. The EA will enhance military readiness and drive operational efficiency while delivering significant cost efficiencies.
• Allied eyes on the fight: US, Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25 US Air Force 31 Jul 2025 -- On a dusty northern Australian airfield, deep in the heart of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, a small but powerful coalition team is proving that command and control doesn't just happen in the sky. From the ground, a combined U.S. and Australian battle management command and control element is operating in real time to manage the fight, respond to threats and deliver effects across the battlespace.
• F-16s relocate to Osan AB as Super Squadron test prepares to enter Phase II US Air Force 31 Jul 2025 -- Starting July 28, the first F-16 Fighting Falcons relocated from Kunsan Air Base to Osan AB marking a major step in preparation for the continuation of the U.S. Air Force's Super Squadron Test. These F-16s are the first of many being temporarily re-assigned to Osan AB for Phase II of the test, the temporary transfer supporting Seventh Air Force's efforts to maximize capabilities and increase combat effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula.
• DAF PEO C3BM unveils new strategic framework to counter emerging threats US Air Force 31 Jul 2025 -- The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management announced new strategic anchors July 30, designed to deliver resilient decision advantage to joint and coalition forces facing evolving challenges.
• U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns home following 134-day Western Pacific patrol US Coast Guard 31 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew returned to their Base Alameda home port, Wednesday, following a 134-day patrol in the Indo-Pacific.
• South Dakota Guard, Suriname Armed Forces Strengthen Partnership Army News 31 Jul 2025 -- The South Dakota National Guard and Suriname Armed Forces, or SAF, strengthened their partnership during a first-of-its-kind jungle warfare exchange that concluded July 18.
• DC Guard tests skills with Jamaican, Barbadian Forces Army News 31 Jul 2025 -- Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard; Jamaica Defence Force, or JDF; Jamaica National Reserve; and Barbados Defence Force Reserves recently participated in the Caribbean Regional Training Camp 2025, a joint exercise aimed at bolstering regional security, enhancing disaster response capabilities and strengthening interoperability among the participating nations.
• Alaska Guard Hosts Symposium for Search and Rescue Partners Army News 31 Jul 2025 -- Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to G Company, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, hosted mission partners for a multi-agency hoist symposium at Bryant Army Airfield on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 20-22.
• Missouri Guard Hosts Cyber Exchange with Panamanian Partners Army News 31 Jul 2025 -- U.S. cyber specialists from the Missouri National Guard, in coordination with U.S. Southern Command, hosted a cyber subject matter exchange alongside Panamanian government and security agencies this week to enhance joint cyber readiness and strengthen regional partnerships.
• NATO's 'eyes in the sky' obtain air-to-air refuelling certification NATO 31 Jul 2025 -- NATO's Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) E-3A fleet, and its Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport A330 (MRTT) aircraft have demonstrated their ability to perform air-to-air refuelling. In July 2025, after successful test flights, the necessary airworthiness certification for mid-air fuel transfer procedures was obtained. As NATO strengthens its capabilities, this increases the Alliance's strategic flexibility, interoperability and operational reach.
• Ukraine and Poland discussed prospects for joint projects in the defense industry Ukraine MOD 31 Jul 2025
• To date, the MoD's DPA has onboarded 11 drone manufacturers to the DOT-Chain Defence weapons marketplace Ukraine MOD 31 Jul 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: We are strengthening our strategic partnership with Italy in the defence sector Ukraine MOD 31 Jul 2025
• Parliament approves UAH 412 billion increase in defense spending Ukraine MOD 31 Jul 2025
• Parliament of Ukraine approved amendments to the 2025 State Budget to strengthen Ukraine's defense capability Ukraine Government 31 Jul 2025 -- On July 31, the Parliament of Ukraine Budget Committee approved draft law No. 13573, and Members of the Parliament supported it in the session hall.
• Yulia Svyrydenko: Parliament supports increase in defence spending by UAH 412 billion Ukraine Government 31 Jul 2025 -- The Verkhovna Rada has passed a critically important decision, amending the state budget to allocate an additional UAH 412 billion to the defence and security sector.
• Government simplifies ammunition production Ukraine Government 31 Jul 2025 -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has regulated certain issues related to the production, procurement and supply of explosives and ammunition to meet the needs of the Defence Forces under martial law.
• Ranking Member Shaheen and Senator Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Ukraine Security Assistance Package Ahead of the President's New Deadline for Putin US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 31 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced the introduction of new legislation to support President Trump's efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, push back on Russian aggression, and ensure America's allies are paying their fair share to end this conflict.
• Xi signs order to unveil flag patterns of four PLA branches PRC MND 31 Jul 2025 -- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), has signed an order to unveil the flag patterns of four branches of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), namely the aerospace force, cyberspace force, information support force and joint logistics support force.
• Chinese official media releases footage of ICBM launch, submarine far seas mission ahead of PLA's 98th founding anniversary Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- Ahead of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) 98th founding anniversary on Friday, Chinese official media on Thursday intensively published a series of national defense achievements, including release of rare video footage of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch of last year and, for the first time, footage of a far seas mission by a new type of submarine.
• China's mysterious J-9 fighter jet project unveiled for first time Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- In the history of Chinese aviation, the Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), codenamed 611 Institute, is undoubtedly a prestigious name. It is here that China's iconic fighter jets such as the J-10 and J-20, which safeguard the nation's skies, were born. Following the remarkable performance of the J-10CE in foreign military air combat, renewed public interest has been sparked in the development of the Chengdu Institute and the stories behind its cutting-edge fighter aircraft. Recently, the Global Times conducted exclusive interviews with researchers at the institute who have participated in the development of advanced fighter jets.
• Chinese official media releases rare video footage of ICBM launch in 2024 Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- Chinese official media on Thursday released rare video footage on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch last year, ahead of the 98th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday. An expert said the move highlighted the PLA's strong nuclear deterrence.
• Serbia-China Military Drills End Amid EU, US Objections RFE/RL 31 Jul 2025 -- A Serbian military special operations brigade has completed joint training with a Chinese brigade in China despite strong objections from the European Union and the United States.
• Think tank highlights shifts in Taiwan's defense posture CNA 31 Jul 2025 -- The key takeaways from the recently concluded Han Kuang military exercises include the military's evolving response to gray zone threats, efforts to secure critical maritime and air routes, and the possibility of stationing the Marine Corps' 99th Brigade in northern Taiwan, according to a Taiwan-based think tank.
• Remote weapons technology tested on Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 31 Jul 2025 -- The 1st Armoured Regiment (1AR) has transformed this year to provide the Australian Army with a Combat Experimentation Group, designed to test and trial emerging technology to gain battlefield advantage.
• Overnight success bridges gap for Battle Group Australia DOD 31 Jul 2025 -- Under the over of darkness, using specialist equipment, soldiers from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment constructed a 46-metre Dry Support Bridge, proving the Battle Group with a vital armoured assault corridor.
• General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), while on an official visit to Egypt for the 3rd round of Defence and Security Talks, called on His Excellency Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, The President of Arab Republic of Egypt, General Abdel Mageed Ahmed Abdel Mageed Saqr, Minister of Defence and Military Production and Commander-in-Chief of Egyptian Armed Forces, Admiral Osama Mounier Mohamed Rabie, Chairman and Managing Director Suez Canal Authority and His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. ISPR Pakistan 31 Jul 2025
• Second Edition of India-UAE Defence Industry Partnership Seminar Held on JDCC Sidelines India PIB 31 Jul 2025 -- On the sidelines of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC), a seminar on the India-UAE Defence Industry Partnership was held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on July 31, 2025
• PROJECT 17A INDIGENOUS ADVANCED STEALTH FRIGATE HIMGIRI DELIVERED TO INDIAN NAVY India PIB 31 Jul 2025 -- A major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the first of the class built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 Jul 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata.
• New PH Army chief to focus on 'human capital development' Philippine News Agency 31 Jul 2025 -- Newly appointed Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete said Thursday his leadership would focus on "human capital development," noting that the strength of any military lies in its personnel.
• Marcos to new Army chief: Lead with vigilance amid global tensions Philippine News Agency 31 Jul 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on newly installed Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete to demonstrate firm leadership and unwavering vigilance as he takes command of the service, amid heightened global uncertainty and security challenges.
• Conversation between Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jul 2025 -- On Thursday evening, Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed ways to strengthen the Strategic Partnership.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Toiu US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Brian Kilmeade of Fox Radio US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with ROK Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025
• Top Senate Democrats Sound Alarm on Treasury Misusing Sanctions Program Meant to Address Serious Human Rights Abuse to Instead Help Trump's Political Allies US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 31 Jul 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement:
• Shaheen, Kaine, Schumer, Wyden Announce Intent to Challenge Trump's Tariffs on Brazil US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 31 Jul 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), announced their intent to file privileged legislation to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs on goods from Brazil in response to steps Brazil is taking to hold friend of Trump and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accountable for attempting a coup. The additional tariffs announced by Trump will put the total Trump tariffs on Brazilian exports at 50 percent, raising costs for Americans on basic household goods.
• Lula Slams US Sanctions Against Brazilian Judge as 'Unacceptable Interference' Sputnik 31 Jul 2025 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has lashed out at US sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes as interference in the country's justice system.
• US reaches flurry of tariff deals with India, South Korea and Brazil, sparking wide range of criticism Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday local time unleashed a flurry of tariff-related moves, including revisions to previously proposed duties on copper imports and products from Brazil and South Korea, as well as the termination of a tariff exemption for low-value shipments from abroad, according to media reports. The latest moves, which had sparked a wide range of criticism in those countries, disregard World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and undermine the stability and institutional foundation of international trade, some observers said.

Defense Industry

• Contracts For July 31, 2025
• California Defense Contractor and Private Equity Firm Agree to Pay $1.75M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Cybersecurity Violations US Dept. of Justice 31 Jul 2025 -- Defense contractor Aero Turbine Inc., of Stockton, California, and private equity company Gallant Capital Partners LLC, of Los Angeles, have agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve their liability under the False Claims Act for knowingly failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in an Aero Turbine contract with the Department of the Air Force.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 31 July 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 31 Jul 2025

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

• FM Sa'ar meets with German FM Johann Wadephul at the MFA in Jerusalem Israel MFA 31 Jul 2025 -- The two discussed relations between the countries, the situation in Gaza, and calls worldwide for recognition of a Palestinian state. FM Sa'ar also explained Israel's efforts in the humanitarian field, and a discussion was held in this context.
• Israel rejects the statement by the Prime Minister of Canada Israel MFA 31 Jul 2025 -- The change in the position of the Canadian government at this time is a reward for Hamas and harms the efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a framework for the release of the hostages.
• Israel kills nearly 90 Palestinians, including 71 seeking aid, in Gaza amid worsening starvation Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- At least 86 people, including 71 seeking humanitarian aid, have lost their lives in fresh Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip as the regime pushes ahead with its genocidal war on the Palestinian territory despite international condemnations.
• US-run aid sites become massacre grounds for starving Gazans Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- Israeli bombardment has killed at least 111 Palestinians, including 91 aid seekers, and injured 820 others across Gaza in the past 24 hours.
• Israel's 'cowardly' assassination of Haniyeh reinforced resistance: Hamas Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- Hamas says Israel's "treacherous and cowardly" assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the former head of the resistance group's political bureau, strengthened the resilience of the Palestinian people against the occupation.
• Israel launches new attacks on Lebanon IRNA 31 Jul 2025 -- Lebanese sources reported new Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa regions.
• On brink of famine, Gazans forced to scour dirt for food UN News 31 Jul 2025 -- In Gaza, UN aid teams continued their efforts on Thursday to help people of the war-shattered enclave by retrieving urgently needed fuel and other supplies from the Kerem Shalom crossing in the south of the Strip.
• Gaza Strip: Humanitarians warn of worsening famine conditions, attacks on civilians UN News 31 Jul 2025 -- Famine conditions are tightening their grip on the Gaza Strip, as the latest UN humanitarian update warns of soaring malnutrition-related deaths, relentless civilian attacks, and mounting obstacles to aid access amid deepening crisis.
• East and Southeast Asia Strengthen Political, Financial, and Diplomatic Support to UNRWA and Palestine Refugees UNRWA 31 Jul 2025 -- At a time of immense humanitarian need in the Gaza Strip and across the region, countries of East and Southeast Asia reaffirmed their strong political, financial, and moral support to UNRWA and millions of Palestine Refugees.
• Gaza: UN expert denounces serious threats by Israeli army against Al Jazeera correspondent OHCHR 31 Jul 2025 -- Online attacks and unfounded accusations by the Israeli army against Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif are a blatant attempt to endanger his life and silence his reporting on the genocide in Gaza, a UN expert said today.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025
• Sanctioning Officials of the Palestinian Authority and Members of the Palestine Liberation Organization US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025
• Trump warns Canada of trade retaliation over Palestine recognition Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has indicated that Canada's recognition of Palestinian statehood is complicating efforts to secure a trade deal with the country, using the decision as leverage in ongoing negotiations with its northern neighbor.
• Chairman Mast Applauds Sanctions Against Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization Officials U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 31 Jul 2025
• Qalibaf: Knesset speaker 'disgrace to humanity' for denying Gaza starvation Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has blasted the Israeli Knesset speaker as a "disgrace to humanity" for denying the starvation of Gaza's children.
• Saudi Arabia Welcomes Canada and Malta's Intention to Recognize State of Palestine in September SPA 31 Jul 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela of their intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September
• Canada to Recognize Palestine in September - PM Carney Sputnik 31 Jul 2025 -- Canada is going to recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
• Canada to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly in September: Carney Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Ottawa's intention to recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations in September.
• Albares confirms departure this Thursday of Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation's emergency aid to Gaza to feed 11,000 people Spain MFA 31 Jul 2025 -- This Thursday, a shipment of humanitarian aid from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), consisting of 12 tonnes of food to alleviate the "induced famine" in Gaza due to the humanitarian blockade imposed by Israel, will leave from the Zaragoza Air Base, with its final destination being the Gaza Strip.
• "It is time now to end this war" - Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Israel and the Palestinian territories Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Jul 2025 -- Hamas is still holding hostages captive. At the same time, the situation in Gaza is disastrous. Foreign Minister Wadephul will discuss the dramatically worsened situation with his interlocutors.
• Participation to The High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 31 Jul 2025
• "We are obliged to do whatever it takes to stop the oppression in Gaza" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 31 Jul 2025 -- Holding a joint press conference with Gabonese President Oligui Nguema, President Erdoğan said: "Our priority is to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to our Gazan brothers and sisters. As the front of humanity, we are obliged to do whatever it takes to stop the oppression in Gaza."
• PM call with President El-Sisi of Egypt: 31 July 2025 Gov.UK 31 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Israel and the Palestinian territories Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Endorses Final Document of Two-State Solution Conference, Urges Global Support SPA 31 Jul 2025 -- On behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the French Republic, and the main participating countries in the working groups of the international conference, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah endorsed the final document of the high-level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution
• Houthi: 100,000 Gaza children face imminent death amid Israeli siege Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says more than 100,000 children in the Gaza Strip are at risk of imminent death amid a months-long total Israeli blockade.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine, Haiti, Syria UNOCHA 31 Jul 2025
• US Government fuelling global humanitarian catastrophe: UN experts OHCHR 31 Jul 2025 -- The abrupt suspension of United States of America's foreign aid has fuelled a global humanitarian catastrophe - made worse by the administration's failure to publish a review it committed to undertake of USAID contracts and disbursements, UN human rights experts* said today.
• China Coast Guard patrols waters around Huangyan Dao Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on Thursday.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jul 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Asaad al-Shaibani, Moscow, July 31, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jul 2025
• Humanitarian aid to Druze in Sweida successfully delivered Israel MFA 31 Jul 2025 -- This is the second aid package delivered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Druze in Syria, following a previous aid package sent in March.
• Statement by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula on the Humanitarian Convoy to As-Sweida Governorate UNOCHA 31 Jul 2025 -- Today, the United Nations and humanitarian partners successfully dispatched an inter-agency convoy carrying life-saving assistance to AsSweida Governorate.
• Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Myanmar government lifting nationwide state of emergency Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding the Myanmar government's announcement on Thursday to lift the nationwide state of emergency, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that, as a friendly neighbor, China is closely following the developments of situation in Myanmar and has consistently supported the country's efforts to maintain stability, achieve peaceful reconciliation, pursue a development path suited to its national conditions, and advance its domestic political agenda in an orderly manner.
• Myanmar junta forms new government ahead of elections Radio Free Asia 31 Jul 2025 -- The military junta that controls Myanmar nominally transferred power to an interim government on Thursday ahead of a planned election in December and January.
• In Myanmar, conflict and floods collide as UN warns of deepening crisis UN News 31 Jul 2025 -- As Myanmar reels from deadly floods, renewed fighting and widespread displacement, the United Nations warned on Thursday that urgent humanitarian needs are going unmet due to escalating violence and blocked access.
• Naxalite killed, 3 policemen wounded in India's Chhattisgarh gunfight People's Daily 31 Jul 2025 -- A Naxalite was killed, while three policemen were wounded in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast during a fierce gunfight between them in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said Wednesday.
• Gov't laments MILF delay in final decommissioning phase Philippine News Agency 31 Jul 2025 -- The government on Thursday expressed disappointment over the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's (MILF) decision to again postpone the final phase of decommissioning its combatants and firearms, calling it a setback for the Bangsamoro peace process.
• Joint Statement on the Inaugural Joint Oversight Committee Meeting for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, and the African Union on the occasion of the first Joint Oversight Committee held this week in Washington, D.C.

News Reports

• Department of Justice, CIA Transmit Declassified Durham Documents to Senator Chuck Grassley US Dept. of Justice 31 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Department of Justice transmitted the declassified Appendix of the Durham Report to the Senate Judiciary Committee following collaboration with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
• Life imprisonment for terrorist crimes Swedish Security Service 31 Jul 2025 -- An individual has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Stockholm District Court for terrorist crimes and gross war crimes. The individual has been convicted for murdering a Jordanian fighter pilot together and in collusion with other perpetrators belonging to the Islamic State.
• Migrant Crossings at the Darien Gap Continue to Plummet, Crossings Are Down 99.98% DHS 31 Jul 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced migrant crossings at the Darien Gap have dropped 99.98% for the months of May and June 2025 compared to a peak under the Biden Administration in August 2023.
• Russian-Laotian talks President of Russia 31 Jul 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks with President Thongloun Sisoulith of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, who visited Russia on an official visit.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on July 31, 2025 PRC MofA 31 Jul 2025
• Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on extraterritorial arrest warrants European External Action Service (EEAS) 31 Jul 2025 -- The European Union strongly condemns the extraterritorial arrest warrants issued by the Hong Kong National Security Police on 25 July 2025 targeting 15 pro-democracy activists, including, for the first time, an EU citizen.
• Macao resident arrested for alleged collusion with anti-China organization in violation of national security law Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- The Macao Judiciary Police announced on Thursday that a Macao resident has been found suspected of violating the Law on Safeguarding National Security and has been arrested by the national security enforcement agency of the Judiciary Police.
• Dialogue and mutual benefit key to long-term stability in China-US trade ties Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- In the latest round of China-U.S. economic and trade talks in Stockholm from Monday to Tuesday, the two sides held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges over important topics of mutual interest, sending a clear signal that the world's two largest economies remain committed to dialogue, managing differences and fostering global stability.
• China, U.S. should respect each other's core interests, avoid conflicts: Chinese FM People's Daily 31 Jul 2025 -- China and the United States should respect each other's core and major interests, and avoid falling into confrontation and conflict, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Beijing on Wednesday.
• China launches low Earth orbit satellite group People's Daily 31 Jul 2025 -- China successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan on Wednesday.
• Taiwan, U.S. complete 'technical consultations' on trade: Cabinet CNA 31 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan has completed "technical consultations" on tariffs and other trade issues with the United States, Cabinet spokesperson Michelle Lee (李慧芝) told a news briefing in Taipei on Thursday.
• China urges US to stop official exchanges with Taiwan region: FM responds to US congressional delegation's planned August visit to Taiwan Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- When asked for comments on reports saying that a top Republican lawmaker will lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan in August, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China has always firmly opposed any form of official exchanges between the US and China's Taiwan region.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Jul 2025
• US calls off a meeting with head of Taiwan island 'defense authority' 'at last minute': media report Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- The US administration has called off a meeting with Wellington Koo, head of so-called "defense authority" of the island of Taiwan, "at the last minute" in June, according to Financial Times (FT) on Wednesday.
• Mainland says flight route adjustment benefits both sides of Taiwan Strait People's Daily 31 Jul 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that the mainland's W121 connection line of the M503 flight route benefits both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
• PRC government fully enjoys, exercises sovereignty over Taiwan: spokesperson People's Daily 31 Jul 2025 -- The government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) naturally and fully enjoys and exercises China's sovereignty, which includes sovereignty over Taiwan, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
• DPP denounced for allowing U.S. to take liberties at cost of Taiwan People's Daily 31 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities were on Wednesday blasted for allowing the United States to take whatever it wants in trade talks at the expense of the island and its people.
• China hopes certain countries not to be swayed by "Taiwan independence" forces: spokesperson People's Daily 31 Jul 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday expressed hope that Taiwan's so-called "diplomatic allies" will not be repeatedly swayed or used by "Taiwan independence" forces.
• Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe and North America US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025 -- The following statement is released by the governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden.
• Pezeshkian: No power can bring a united Iran to its knees Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says no power will be able to bring the Iranian people to their knees, and no obstacle can hinder their progress as long as they maintain their unity and coherence.
• Compensation for war prerequisite for resumption of nuclear talks with US: Iran FM Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the United States must compensate Tehran for losses incurred during the 12-day US-Israeli aggression on the Islamic Republic before resumption of nuclear talks.
• US Must Guarantee Not to Repeat Attack on Iran in Order to Resume Talks - Araghchi Sputnik 31 Jul 2025 -- The United States must guarantee that it will not repeat the attack on Iran as part of the conditions for resuming talks with Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
• Imposing Sanctions on an International Procurement Network for Iran's UAV Program US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025 -- The United States today sanctioned five entities and one individual based in Iran, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong SAR that have been involved in the procurement of technology and equipment in support of Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program.
• Treasury Sanctions Global Network Supporting Iran's Military UAV Program US Treasury 31 Jul 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating five entities and one individual based in Iran, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China for their procurement of technology in support of OFAC-designated Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA). HESA is a state-owned subsidiary of Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) that manufactures Iran's military aircraft and Ababil‑series unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which have been employed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
• Iran strongly condemns US sanctions against energy, oil industries Press TV 31 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has vehemently denounced the United States latest round of sanctions as a blatant assault on the Iranian people and their national dignity.
• US Sanctions Shipping Empire Controlled By Son Of Khamenei Adviser RFE/RL 31 Jul 2025 -- The United States on July 30 imposed sanctions on a major shipping network controlled by the son of a top aide to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in what the Treasury Department said was its "largest Iran-related action" since 2018.
• Pakistan Successfully Launches Remote Sensing Satellite Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jul 2025 -- In a major milestone for space exploration and technological progress, Pakistan today successfully launched its Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China.
• US slaps 25% of tariffs on Indian goods, sparking criticism in New Delhi Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the US is still negotiating with India on trade after announcing earlier in the day the US would impose a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from the South Asian country starting on Friday, Reuters reported.
• 50 Years After The Helsinki Final Act, Can The OSCE Stay Relevant? RFE/RL 31 Jul 2025 -- On July 31 and August 1, hundreds of officials and politicians will gather in Finland to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
• Secretary-General's video message to the High-level Conference commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act UN Secretary-General 31 Jul 2025
• Andrii Sybiha at the Helsinki+50 Conference: security of Ukraine and of Europe is indivisible Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 31 Jul 2025 -- On July 31, during his visit to Helsinki, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, took part in a panel discussion at the Helsinki+50 Conference alongside with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Elina Valtonen, and Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh.
• Interview with Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul in the Zeit newspaper Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 Jul 2025
• Qatar: UN experts gravely concerned about discrimination against the Baha'i religious minority OHCHR 31 Jul 2025 -- The abrupt suspension of United States of America's foreign aid has fuelled a global humanitarian catastrophe - made worse by the administration's failure to publish a review it committed to undertake of USAID contracts and disbursements, UN human rights experts* said today.
• Angola protests: UN urges restraint, investigations into deaths UN News 31 Jul 2025 -- What began as protests against fuel price hikes in Angola have escalated into deadly unrest across the country, with at least 22 people killed and more than 1,000 detained, prompting calls from the UN for restraint and urgent investigations into possible rights violations by security forces.
• Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan on deaths during protests in Angola OHCHR 31 Jul 2025 -- Authorities in Angola must carry out prompt, thorough and independent investigations into the deaths of at least 22 people, as well as associated human rights violations, during protests this week against an increase in fuel prices.
• World News in Brief: First UN mission to Syria's Sweida, fresh displacement in Haiti, new lightning record UN News 31 Jul 2025 -- The first UN inter-agency mission to embattled Sweida governorate in Syria arrived there on Thursday, UN aid coordination office OCHA has reported.
• Once-in-a-decade push for the 'locked out': Global leaders set for landmark UN conference in Turkmenistan UN News 31 Jul 2025 -- In early August, Heads of State, ministers, investors and grassroots leaders will gather in Awaza on Turkmenistan's Caspian coast for once-in-a-decade UN conference aiming to rewire the global system in support of 32 landlocked developing countries whose economies are often "locked out" of opportunity due to their lack of access to the sea.