06 August 2025 Military News |
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- Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman DoD 06 Aug 2025
- Resolute Space 25: Large-scale US Space Force exercise tests, validates 'allied by design' United States Space Force 06 Aug 2025 -- Integration between the U.S. and its allies is a consistent focal point for the U.S. Space Force, with critical command and control and operational elements of allied partnerships being tested and validated in Resolute Space 2025.
- Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances, integrated readiness US Air Force 06 Aug 2025 -- Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink concluded a multi-nation visit to the Indo-Pacific region, where he met with senior defense officials, observed multinational training and visited with Airmen and Guardians supporting Department-Level Exercise 2025.
- Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby Observes Large Scale Exercise 2025 US Navy Press Release 06 Aug 2025 -- Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Jim Kilby observed Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia, Aug. 5.
- US, UK, Japan, others hold drill in Pacific; move undermining regional peace: expert Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- Six countries, including the US, the UK and Japan, are holding a multilateral exercise featuring aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific, with Japanese media hyping the drill as pointed at China. A Chinese expert said on Wednesday that the drill undermines peace and stability in the region.
- The U.S. has approved over $200 million in security assistance sales to Ukraine Ukraine MOD 06 Aug 2025
- China has asked Chinese nationals to avoid participation in any party's military operations, Chinese FM on Ukraine's claim of mercenaries from China and other countries fight on Russia's side Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that Ukrainian soldiers record the participation of mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and African countries in the battles on the Russia's side in the Kharkiv direction, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson from Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday that on the Ukraine crisis, China's position is consistent and clear. We have been committed to promoting talks for peace and the end of fighting.
- Russian, Chinese Navy Conduct Joint Artillery Drills - Pacific Fleet Sputnik 06 Aug 2025 -- Ships of the Russian navy together with ships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) navy conducted artillery firing exercises during the final phase of the Russian-Chinese Maritime Interaction - 2025 drills, the Russian Pacific Fleet has said.
- Chinese, Russian naval taskforces conclude maritime drill of Exercise Joint Sea 2025 PRC MND 06 Aug 2025 -- The Chinese and Russian naval taskforces concluded the maritime drill phase of China-Russia Exercise Joint Sea 2025 on Tuesday afternoon. The exercise proceeded to the phase of joint maritime cruise on August 6.
- Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Addressing Media Reports on "International Scholars' Negative Interpretation of Han Kuang 41 Exercise" ROC MND 05 Aug 2025
- Ministry of National Defense: Minister Ku Receives Palmer Luckey, Expresses Gratitude for New Equipment Delivery to Enhance Combat Capabilities ROC MND 05 Aug 2025
- Defence industry showcased at Talisman Sabre Australia DOD 06 Aug 2025 -- For the first time, selected Australian defence industry companies showcased their capabilities at Australia's largest military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre.
- ADF strengthens relationships in the Pacific Australia DOD 06 Aug 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has concluded a successful deployment of personnel to Papua New Guinea, as part of Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025.
- Providing a valuable contribution to US-led exercise Australia DOD 06 Aug 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has concluded a successful deployment of personnel to Papua New Guinea as part of Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025.
- Australia - MC-55A Baseline 2 Upgrade DSCA 06 Aug 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of MC-55A Baseline 2 Upgrade and related equipment for an estimated cost of $404 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
- Secretary-General's message to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima UN Secretary-General 06 Aug 2025
- Hiroshima, 80 years on: 'Real change' needed to end existential nuclear threat UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- The world changed forever 80 years ago this Wednesday when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during the Second World War.
- 80th anniversary of the bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Aug 2025 -- Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the bombings on Hiroshima (6 August 1945) and Nagasaki (9 August 1945)
- Foreign Minister Wadephul on the 80th anniversary of the atom bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Germany Federal Foreign Office 06 Aug 2025
- The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- Security Council Split Over Export Controls, Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology in 1540 Committee Debate UN Security Council 06 Aug 2025 -- Amid an evolving and challenging international security landscape, speakers in the Security Council underscored the continued relevance of its Committee tasked with monitoring and supporting efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors.
- A look at the Defence news 28 July - 3 August Netherlands Ministry of Defence 06 Aug 2025
- The Defence Forces received the next six CAESAR self-propelled howitzers Estonia CDI 06 Aug 2025 -- The Estonian Defence Forces have received another six CAESAR self-propelled howitzers, which will be put into use by the artillery regiment operating under the Estonian division. The first six weapon systems arrived in Estonia at the beginning of the year, and the training of the first battery took place using conscripts. The second artillery battery was manned with reservists in July of this year during a training assembly held for this purpose.
- Lithuania's Ministers of Foreign Affairs and National Defence call on NATO to take additional measures to ensure the security of Lithuanian airspace Lithuania MFA 06 Aug 2025 -- On Tuesday, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys, together with the Acting Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė, addressed a joint letter to the Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte, urging the Alliance to take additional measures in Lithuania to ensure the security of Lithuanian airspace.
- Minister Budrys discussed air defence and anti-drone capability enhancement with NATO chief over the phone Lithuania MFA 06 Aug 2025 -- Today, on August 6, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, had a telephone conversation with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte.
- Ministry of National Defence invests EUR 30 million in Host Nation Support infrastructure at Kazlų Rūda Lithuania MND 06 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defence has dedicated EUR 30 million for further developing Reception, Staging and Onward Movement (RSOM) infrastructure at Kazlų Rūda over the period until 2030.
- International exercise in Guam tests RNZAF air mobility, aero-medical skills New Zealand Defence Force 06 Aug 2025 -- United States Air Force (USAF)-led Exercise Mobility Guardian has provided an opportunity for Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) personnel to flex their skills in Guam.
- RNZAF carries out mid-winter medical evacuation from Antarctica New Zealand Defence Force 06 Aug 2025 -- Crew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules have carried out a challenging mid-winter medical evacuation from McMurdo Station in Antarctica.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Serbian Foreign Minister Djuric US Dept. of State 06 Aug 2025
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 06 Aug 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Swiss President Keller-Sutter US Dept. of State 06 Aug 2025
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Larry Kudlow of Fox Business Network US Dept. of State 06 Aug 2025
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- 6 August 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 06 Aug 2025
- Nearly 80,000 soldiers rehabilitated since start of war on Gaza: Israeli military Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- The rehabilitation department of Israel's ministry of military affairs says it has received 80,000 soldiers since the start of the genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023.
- Hezbollah calls disarmament plan 'grave sin,' refuses to disarm Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has condemned the government's decision to disarm it as a "grave sin," warning that such a move would weaken the country against Israeli aggression. The group declared it would ignore the decision entirely, treating it "as if it did not exist."
- Lebanese government's push to disarm resistance 'grave mistake': Hezbollah IRNA 06 Aug 2025 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has condemned a recent decision by the government to disarm the resistance, calling it a "grave mistake" that undermines national security.
- Gaza: Alarm over Israeli move to deregister NGOs UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- Aid agencies warned on Wednesday that most partner organizations providing vital relief across Gaza will likely have to shut down their operations within weeks, unless Israel withdraws its demand that they provide sensitive information about Palestinian employees.
- Just 1.5 per cent of Gaza's agricultural land remains accessible and undamaged UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- UN data published on Wednesday underscores the tiny amount of cultivable land that remains in the Gaza Strip, contributing to the famine-like conditions now being endured by more than two million people there.
- Gaza starvation death toll rises as UN warns Israel blocking lifesaving access Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- Five more Palestinians have died of starvation in the past 24 hours in Gaza, as the UN health agency warns that Israel's "arbitrary denial" of medical teams is fueling a rising death toll across the besieged territory.
- Israel's US-backed GHF aid scheme must be immediately dismantled: UN experts Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- A group of 35 UN special rapporteurs has demanded the immediate dismantling of Israel's US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
- Gaza is, must remain part of Palestinian state: UN warns as Israel pushes for 'full occupation' Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations has issued a chilling warning in response to reports that the Israeli regime was pushing for a "complete military occupation" of the entire Gaza Strip, a move widely warned as one that would certainly plunge the region into even deeper catastrophe.
- Global alarm over Gaza catastrophe, as US defends Israel at UNSC IRNA 06 Aug 2025 -- While the world raises the alarm over the dire humanitarian conditions caused by Israel in the Gaza Strip, the United States continues to dismiss Israeli war crimes and reaffirm its unwavering support for the occupying regime—this time at the UN Security Council.
- Gaza is the most besieged region in the world: Iranian vice president IRNA 06 Aug 2025 -- The First Vice President arrived in Tehran after attending the Third Conference of Landlocked Developing Countries and announced that he met and discussed with nine senior officials from the participating countries on the sidelines of the summit.
- Chinese envoy calls for immediate ceasefire and implementation of two-state solution at UN Security Council meeting Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang, spoke at an open meeting of the Security Council on the Palestine-Israel issue on Tuesday, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, the implementation of the two-state solution, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Mozambique, Somalia UNOCHA 06 Aug 2025
- The EU provides €1.6 million in humanitarian funding to support those affected by the escalation of violence in southern Syria European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Aug 2025 -- The European Union (EU) is providing emergency humanitarian funding of €1.6 million to support people most affected by the recent violence in southern Syria, where intense clashes and airstrikes have led to the forced displacement of close to 192,000 people in the governorates of Sweida, Dar'a and Rural Damascus.
- Syria: Ceasefire under strain as violence and aid access issues persist in Sweida UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- Hostilities have continued in Sweida, Syria, despite a ceasefire agreement, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in an update published on Wednesday.
- On night 5/6 August 2025, terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan, targeted a Security Forces' vehicle with an improvised explosive device in Mastung District. ISPR Pakistan 06 Aug 2025 -- On night 5/6 August 2025, terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan, targeted a Security Forces' vehicle with an improvised explosive device in Mastung District.
- Ceasefire in doubt as Rwanda-backed rebels kill hundreds in eastern DR Congo UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- Hopes for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been shaken by a surge in brutal attacks on civilians by armed groups, including the Rwandan-backed M23 militia, in the country's troubled eastern region.
- DRC: Türk appalled by attacks against civilians by Rwandan-backed M23 and other armed groups OHCHR 06 Aug 2025 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Wednesday condemned the escalation in deadly attacks by the Rwandan-backed M23 and other armed groups against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past month.
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- Active-Duty Soldier Arrested and Charged with Espionage and Export Violations US Dept. of Justice 06 Aug 2025 -- Taylor Adam Lee, 22, of El Paso, Texas, was arrested today on charges of attempted transmission of national defense information to a foreign adversary and attempted export of controlled technical data without a license.
- Secretary Noem Unveils No Age Limit for Patriotic Americans to Join ICE Law Enforcement to Help Remove Worst of the Worst from U.S. DHS 06 Aug 2025 -- In less than one week since DHS launched its recruitment campaign, more than 80,000 Americans applied to join ICE
- Governor Newsom files request to expose taxpayer cost of Trump's illegal National Guard deployment California Governor - Gavin Newsom 06 Aug 2025 -- Today, Governor Gavin Newsom's Office submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to uncover the cost to American taxpayers of President Trump's illegal militarization of Los Angeles.
- NCTC Supports Multi-Agency Effort to Arrest Top Sinaloa Cartel Narcotics Trafficker Director of National Intelligence 06 Aug 2025 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) provided crucial intelligence to support the successful detention and arrest of a dangerous Sinaloa Cartel leader, Jaime Rene Huereca Casavantes at the Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas, on August 1, 2025.
- Corrupt Guatemalan Mayor Extradited to United States on Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge US Dept. of Justice 06 Aug 2025 -- Yesterday, Romeo Ramos Cruz, of Guatemala, made his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia following his extradition from Guatemala on Aug. 4.
- Treasury Sanctions Additional Members and Associate of Narco-Terrorist Cartel del Noreste US Treasury 06 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three high-ranking members and one prominent associate of the Mexico-based Cartel del Noreste (CDN), formerly known as Los Zetas. CDN, one of the most violent drug trafficking organizations in Mexico, is a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) that exerts significant influence over the U.S.-Mexico border, specifically the Laredo, Texas point of entry.
- Meeting with US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff President of Russia 06 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, who is in Russia on a state visit.
- ADDRESSING THREATS TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION The White House 06 Aug 2025 -- "Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order imposing tariffs on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian Federation oil, and establishing a process for the potential imposition of similar tariffs on other countries that directly or indirectly import oil from the Russian Federation."
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation The White House 06 Aug 2025
- Russia-Malaysia talks President of Russia 06 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, who is in Russia on a state visit.
- The US Wants To Squeeze Putin. Are Oil Sales To China The Answer? RFE/RL 06 Aug 2025 -- Ahead of an August 8 deadline set by US President Donald Trump for the Kremlin to stop the fighting in Ukraine, Washington is looking to squeeze Moscow economically and has found a new target: Russian oil sales to China.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Remarks on August 6, 2025 PRC MofA 06 Aug 2025
- Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Brazilian Chief Advisor to the Presidency Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim PRC MofA 06 Aug 2025 -- On August 6, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi had a phone call with Brazilian Chief Advisor to the Presidency Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim at the latter's request.
- DFA Statement on China's Launching of its Long March 12 Satellite Launch Vehicle on 04 August Philippines DFA 06 Aug 2025 -- The Philippines notes with concern China's launch of its Long March 12 satellite launch vehicle on 4 August 2025, which resulted in debris falling into Philippine archipelagic waters.
- PH alarmed as China rocket debris falls on local waters Philippine News Agency 06 Aug 2025 -- The Philippines has expressed concern over the reported fall of debris from a Chinese rocket into its waters, urging spacefaring nations to act responsibly and safeguard the interests of other states.
- Debris of Long March-12 rocket falls into predesignated drop zones in international waters, sources say, refuting Philippine official's claims Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- Sources confirmed to the Global Times on Wednesday that the debris from China's recently launched Long March-12 rocket had fallen into predesignated drop zones in international waters, which aligns with the mission designs, safety notices to surrounding countries and is in accordance with international practice.
- Chinese FM responds to Chinese descent on trial for espionage charges in Germany Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on media reports that a former assistant of Chinese descent to a politician for the Alternative for Germany, who is charged with spying for China's intelligence agency, has gone on trial and that a woman identified as Chinese national is also on trial being charged with helping him by providing information about flights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Wednesday that China always opposes peddling the so-called spying threat from China.
- Lai's 'separatist' narrative violates mainstream public opinion on Taiwan island, rejected by most Taiwan compatriots: spokesperson Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on the claims made by Lai Ching-te during his speech at the opening ceremony of the "Ketagalan Forum," where he peddled the separatist fallacy of "Taiwan independence," exaggerated the so-called "mainland threat," and incited the narrative of the so-called "democracy versus authoritarianism," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, responded on Wednesday that, Lai stubbornly adheres to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence" and follows the erroneous paths of "relying on external forces to seek independence" and "seeking independence through military means." Lai hypes up the so-called "mainland threat" and peddles the false narrative of "democracy versus authoritarianism," which exposes Lai's true nature as a "saboteur of peace," a "warmonger," and a "troublemaker," according to the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Aug 2025
- INTERVIEW/Taiwan should spend more on defense: Ex-Canada defense head CNA 06 Aug 2025 -- A former Canadian defense chief has advised Taiwan to raise its defense spending in the face of growing military threats from China to show it is determined to defend itself instead of solely relying on the United States' support.
- Trump unexpectedly says TSMC 'spending US$300 billion in Arizona' CNA 06 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday (U.S. time) that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) could invest US$300 billion in Arizona, which, if true, would be nearly double the total investment TSMC has announced to date in the United States.
- Chinese embassy in UK strongly opposes former British PM's visit to island of Taiwan Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- In response to former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visiting Taiwan who has called on Western countries to build economic relations with Taiwan, the Chinese Embassy in the UK said on Tuesday local time that it strongly opposes any visit to Taiwan by British politicians under any pretext, noting that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. Taiwan affairs are purely China's internal affairs and brook no external interference.
- Iran's IRGC vows decisive response to any US-Israeli aggression Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it is fully ready to deliver a forceful response to any threats posed by adversaries, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding Iran's sovereignty and security.
- Araqchi: IAEA should know that conditions for cooperation with Iran have changed IRNA 06 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that now the IAEA knows and its Director General should know that completely new conditions have been created, adding that "we have the parliamentary law and the conditions on the ground have changed."
- Egyptian foreign minister holds mediation talks between Iran and IAEA IRNA 06 Aug 2025 -- The Egyptian foreign minister held separate phone talks with the Iranian foreign minister and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Any threat to Iran's security will face a decisive response, IRGC warns IRNA 06 Aug 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any threat to Iran's security will be met with a decisive and unimaginable response, surpassing its retaliation in Operation True Promise 3.
- After The 12-Day War, Iran Turns To Veteran Politician Ali Larijani RFE/RL 06 Aug 2025 -- As the Iranian authorities grapple with the aftermath of the June conflict with Israel and the United States, the return of veteran politician Ali Larijani as secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council marks something of a political comeback but was not unexpected.
- President Pezeshkian appoints Ahmadian to new strategic post IRNA 06 Aug 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, former Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), as his Special Representative and Head of the Iranian Headquarters for National and Strategic Projects Development.
- Iran executes convicted Daesh Takfiri terrorist, says Judiciary Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- Iranian Judiciary authorities have executed a member of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group convicted of plotting to carry out terrorist attacks in the country.
- Iran executes Mossad spy over role in nuclear scientist's assassination Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Judiciary has confirmed the execution of a Mossad spy convicted of leaking information about an assassinated nuclear scientist to the Israeli spy agency.
- PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 6 August 2025 Gov.UK 06 Aug 2025
- US-India trade tension further escalates, as Washington raises tariffs on Indian goods to 50% Global Times 06 Aug 2025 -- Growing trade tension between the US and India marked another escalation on Wednesday, as the White House announced that it is imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on India, bringing the total levies against the South Asian country to 50 percent.
- Trump raises India tariffs to 50% following threats over Russian oil purchases Press TV 06 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has announced an additional 25 percent tariff on imports from India, bringing total levies against one of Washington's most important trading partners to 50 percent.
- India Condemns New US Tariffs as Unjust, Vows to Take 'All Necessary Measures' in Response Sputnik 06 Aug 2025 -- India considers the US actions to impose new tariffs unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable and will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said on Wednesday.
- PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PLANETARIUM OR SPACE SCIENCE CENTRE IN BIHAR India PIB 06 Aug 2025 -- As of now, there are no such proposals to establish modern Planetarium/ Space Science Centre in Bihar
- PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SATELLITE LAUNCH PAD India PIB 06 Aug 2025 -- The Financial Sanction for the Third Satellite Launch Pad Project was received in March 2025
- President Herzog meets with Estonian President Alar Karis Israel MFA 06 Aug 2025 -- President Herzog presented images of hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavsky juxtaposed against a staged photo from Gaza showing Gazans holding empty pots in front of cameras, but not in a food line.
- President Herzog meets Latvian President Rinkēvičs in Riga Israel MFA 06 Aug 2025 -- "In order to get to the day after, in order to finish the tragedy in Gaza, the terrible tragedy in Gaza, which was imposed only by Hamas, one has to get the hostages back home."
- PM Netanyahu Meets with US Congressional Republican Delegation Israel - Prime Minister 06 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday evening, met with an AIPAC-organized delegation of Republican members of the US Congress.
- Georgian Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli Sentenced To 2 Years in Prison RFE/RL 06 Aug 2025 -- Mzia Amaglobeli, a noted Georgian journalist and founder of the independent media outlets Netgazeti and Batumelebi, has been sentenced to two years in prison in what rights groups are calling a politically motivated case.
- Georgia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Aug 2025 -- The European Union strongly condemns the sentencing of Mzia Amaglobeli, a prominent Georgian journalist, to two years in prison, and expresses grave concern over the instrumentalisation of the justice system as a tool of repression against independent voices.
- Marcos: Budget can fund priorities if corruption is stopped Philippine News Agency 06 Aug 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the national budget could sufficiently fund his administration's priority programs in the next three years, if public funds are used properly and corruption is eliminated.
- Senate votes to archive impeachment case vs. VP Sara Philippine News Agency 06 Aug 2025 -- The Senate on Wednesday formally agreed to archive the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, following a Supreme Court (SC) ruling that declared the complaint "null and void ab initio" and that the Senate did not acquire jurisdiction over the case.
- World News in Brief: Funding schools in Afghanistan, Seaweed farming in Latin America, drought in Somalia UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday welcomed a contribution of $3.5 million from the Government of Indonesia to support the agency's school meal programme in Afghanistan.
- Landlocked nations 'invisible to much of the world': UN trade and development chief UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- Trapped by geography and squeezed by global market forces, the world's 32 landlocked developing countries remain among the poorest - and most overlooked.
- 'Landlocked to landlinked': UN summit seeks to turn geography into opportunity UN News 06 Aug 2025 -- For the world's landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), geography isn't just a challenge, it's a costly barrier to trade. Cut off from direct access to the sea, these nations face steep transport costs, sluggish delivery times, and a maze of border procedures that slow down economic progress.
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