08 August 2025 Military News |
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- Colorado National Guard Assisting Rio Blanco County with Aerial Wildland Fire Suppression Army News 08 Aug 2025 -- Under executive authority, two Colorado Army National Guard helicopters and aircrews are supporting wildfire suppression efforts in Rio Blanco County.
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- Pentagon Faces 'Wake-Up Call' To Meet Drone Innovation Highlighted In Ukraine War RFE/RL 08 Aug 2025 -- When a US MQ-9 Reaper drone loitered over Baghdad airport in the early hours of January 3, 2020 and fired a Hellfire missile that killed the powerful Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, it showcased the full force of American drone supremacy.
- Space RCO engages industry to shape dynamic satellite development United States Space Force 08 Aug 2025 -- The Space Rapid Capabilities Office hosted an Agile Satellite Industry Engagement Day on July 30, bringing together 13 prospective industry partners for a full day of technical discussions aimed at advancing next-generation satellite design and procurement.
- Partnerships key to space superiority Army News 08 Aug 2025 -- Senior Army leader stressed the importance of interoperability, partnerships, and next generation technology for space superiority during a Space and Missile Defense Symposium here Aug. 5.
- The Theater Army Field Support Brigade: Integrating Sustainment from the Strategic Support Area to Area of Operations Army News 08 Aug 2025 -- From the Arctic tundra to the equatorial bamboo forests of Southeast Asia, Soldiers of U.S. Army Pacific are rehearsing for operations across the vast and complex geography of the Indo-Pacific. The region covers more than 50 percent of the Earth's surface and comprises over thousands of islands spanning 36 nations, with diverse languages, cultures, and bilateral and multilateral agreements.
- REFORPAC 2025 comes to a close US Air Force 08 Aug 2025 -- After four weeks of nonstop flying, fueling, loading and launching, Misawa Air Base's 35th Fighter Wing is wrapping up exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, marking a milestone month of Agile Combat Employment, joint integration and combat readiness across the Indo-Pacific.
- U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Increased Chinese Research Vessel Activity in U.S. Arctic US Coast Guard 08 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard detected and responded to two Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic and is currently monitoring a total of five similar vessels in or near the U.S Arctic.
- USS Savannah (LCS 28) Returns To Homeport US Navy 08 Aug 2025 -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) arrived at its San Diego homeport Aug. 7, following a 12-month rotational deployment throughout the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operation. The Savannah operates with a dual-crew, allowing the hull to stay in theater for longer durations.
- Lukashenko Says Putin Praised North Korean Military's Conduct on Battlefield Sputnik 08 Aug 2025 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin in a conversation with him had praised the North Korean military for good preparedness, as demonstrated during the liberation of the Kursk Region.
- Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on August 8, 2025 PRC MND 08 Aug 2025
- China advances aircraft carrier construction in line with natl security needs, devt of equipment technology, says MND spokesperson on Fujian's latest test footage Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about the recently released documentary on China's military development — Forging Ahead — which for the first time disclosed footage of the Fujian aircraft carrier successfully completing a simulated aircraft launch test and stated that the Fujian has entered the final sprint before commissioning, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said that "We have always advanced aircraft carrier construction in line with national security needs and the development of equipment technology."
- Lessons written with blood must never be forgotten; historical tragedies must never be repeated: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 Aug 2025 -- "In the face of hard evidences, no attempt to distort WWII history and whitewash the war of aggression will succeed", said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Friday.
- Canada - Joint Light Tactical Vehicles DSCA 08 Aug 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $160 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
- Improvements to Compensation and Benefits for the Canadian Armed Forces Canada 08 Aug 2025 -- The Government of Canada today announced improvements to compensation and benefits for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. These initiatives will be rolled out over the next 12 months.
- India denies suspending US defense purchase amid tariff dispute Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- India has refuted reports suggesting it has paused planned arms purchases from the United States following an escalation in trade tensions between the two countries.
- Report on India Pausing Defense Purchases From US 'False and Fabricated' - MoD Official Sputnik 08 Aug 2025 -- A report on India pausing defense purchases from the US is 'false & fabricated', a senior MoD official tells Sputnik.
- India Suspends Plans to Buy New Weapons and Aircraft From US Amid Imposed Tariffs - Report Sputnik 08 Aug 2025 -- India has suspended its plans to purchase new weapons and aircraft from the United States following the imposition of tariffs, media reports, citing Indian officials.
- Chinese defense ministry responds to Pakistan inducting Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopter Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on media reports that the Pakistani military has inducted the Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopter to advance the modernization of its defense equipment, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that China is willing to share the achievements of its equipment development with friendly countries, including Pakistan.
- Declaring 'war', Israeli ultra-Orthodox rebel against military draft Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Tensions among Israeli settlers have sharply escalated as ultra-Orthodox Jewish leaders and media declared an ideological "war" against the Israeli military's enforcement of draft orders for Haredi men, revealing deepening divisions amid the prolonged war on Gaza.
- Chinese expert warns Japan's increased surprise attack capability with first F-35B deployment for negatively impacting regional peace, stability Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) deployed F-35B stealth fighter jets to the Nyutabaru Air Base in Miyazaki Prefecture for the first time on Thursday, marking the first time since World War II that Japan has possessed carrier-based fighter jets. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times on Friday that with the introduction of the F-35B, the JASDF has acquired a rapid-response aerial combat platform, greatly enhancing its surprise attack and assault capabilities - moves that will undoubtedly have a negative impact on regional peace and stability.
- Scotland at the heart of defence investment as small and medium businesses get a seat at the table UK MOD 08 Aug 2025 -- The contribution of Scottish SMEs to the UK's national security was recognised during a roundtable held yesterday at Edinburgh's Queen Elizabeth House, chaired by Defence Minister Lord Coaker following his visit to the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo.
- Massive tick for partnership as large-scale military exercise wraps up New Zealand Defence Force 08 Aug 2025 -- Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, which officially concluded with a closing ceremony on 4 August in Papua New Guinea, has showcased New Zealand's commitment to regional security and stability.
- Developing Army's leaders New Zealand Defence Force 08 Aug 2025 -- When it comes to leadership, the New Zealand Army regularly punches above its weight.
- PH, India to conduct more maritime drills Philippine News Agency 08 Aug 2025 -- The Philippines and India have agreed to hold more joint maritime exercises, both bilaterally and with other nations, as part of efforts to strengthen security and cooperation in the West Philippine Sea and the wider Indo-Pacific region, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday.
- BrahMos an important part of PH deterrent capability - DND chief Philippine News Agency 08 Aug 2025 -- The Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile system, three batteries of which were acquired by the Philippines in 2022, is an important part of the country's deterrent capabilities, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Thursday.
- 'Nuclear weapons have no place in our world,' UN chief tells mayors in Nagasaki UN News 08 Aug 2025 -- 80 years after the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the "only guarantee" against the use of nuclear weapons today is their "total elimination", the UN Secretary-General said on Friday.
- Secretary-General's message to the Nagasaki Peace Memorial on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki UN Secretary-General 09 Aug 2025
- Consultation between Minister Akazawa and Secretary Lutnick, and Consultation between Minister Akazawa and Secretary Bessent Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 Aug 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Prime Minister Mitsotakis US Dept. of State 08 Aug 2025
- Modi, Lula speak on phone amid growing tariff pressure from the US Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke on the phone on Thursday amid growing tariff pressure from the US government.
- PM Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from the President of Brazil (August 07, 2025) India MEA 08 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today (August 07, 2025) from the President of Brazil, His Excellency, Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- Modi and Lula discuss Trump's tariffs amid strained trade relations with US Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have spoken by phone regarding various issues, including the tariffs recently imposed by the United States on goods from both nations.
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- 8 August 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 08 Aug 2025
- Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 08 Aug 2025
- Israeli regime weighing retribution against UK over planned Palestine recognition: Report Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- The Israeli regime is considering retribution against Britain in response to London's plan to officially recognize the State of Palestine.
- Israel approves plan to occupy Gaza City in new escalation of genocide Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Israel's so-called "political-security cabinet" has approved a plan to occupy Gaza City after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the regime's intention to return the entire strip to Israeli occupation.
- Israeli Cabinet Approves Plan to Defeat Hamas, Take Gaza City - Office Sputnik 08 Aug 2025 -- The Israeli security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to defeat Palestinian movement Hamas, and the Israeli army is preparing to establish control over Gaza City, Netanyahu's office said on Friday.
- Hamas slams Israel's Gaza City takeover plan as 'war crime, ethnic cleansing' Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Hamas has vehemently condemned Israel's plan to occupy Gaza City as a "full-fledged war crime" and "ethnic cleansing" that will come at a "high cost" for the occupying regime.
- Hamas condemns Netanyahu's Gaza occupation plan IRNA 08 Aug 2025 -- The Islamic resistance movement Hamas has condemned Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest plan to occupy all of Gaza, denouncing him a war criminal wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- Resistance groups: Plan to occupy Gaza exposes 'height' of Israel's crisis Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Palestinian resistance groups have slammed Israel's latest plan to occupy Gaza City, calling it a desperate move by a regime that has failed and is bent on completing its war crimes.
- Disarmament is suicide: Top Hezbollah MP Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- A Lebanese lawmaker from Hezbollah's political wing has strongly dismissed demands for the resistance movement to lay down its arms following American pressure on the government to disarm the group.
- Israel launches drone attack on Lebanon IRNA 08 Aug 2025 -- Israel launched a drone attack on southern Lebanon, killing one person, news sources reported.
- Six killed, 10 injured as Israeli drone strikes target eastern Lebanon Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- In yet another flagrant breach of the fragile ceasefire with Lebanon, Israeli forces launched deadly airstrikes in the country's eastern region on Thursday, killing at least six people and injuring 10 more.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Gaza UN Secretary-General 08 Aug 2025
- UN rights chief calls for immediate halt to Israel's Gaza takeover plan Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has said the Israeli plan for a full-scale military takeover of the besieged Gaza Strip will cause more deaths and suffering and must be halted immediately.
- Israeli plan to take military control of Gaza must stop now, says UN rights chief UN News 08 Aug 2025 -- The UN's top human rights official insisted on Friday that the Israeli Government must not pursue a complete military takeover of the Gaza Strip, beginning with full control of Gaza City.
- Israel's military takeover of Gaza City would mark 'a dangerous escalation': Guterres UN News 08 Aug 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over Israel's decision to "take control of Gaza City", his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.
- UN Security Council to convene to address Israel's Gaza City 'takeover plan' Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency session this Saturday evening to address the Israeli regime's latest push to occupy Gaza City.
- Türk: Israel's plan for complete military takeover of Gaza must be immediately halted OHCHR 08 Aug 2025 -- "The Israeli Government's plan for a complete military takeover of the occupied Gaza strip must be immediately halted."
- Special Rapporteur on Torture warns cruelty is becoming the enemy of peace in Gaza, and calls for release of hostages OHCHR 08 Aug 2025 -- The Special Rapporteur on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, repeats her urgent calls for the unconditional and immediate release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, after videos and photographs of emaciated hostages were released over the weekend.
- WFP food convoys keep moving into Gaza as starvation drives lawlessness, leaving the most vulnerable without food WFP 08 Aug 2025 -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) continues to bring convoys of food aid into Gaza virtually every day but dire operating conditions prevent the delivery of life-saving supplies at the scale needed to push back escalating starvation. At the same time, increasing lawlessness inside the territory is hindering supplies from reaching the most vulnerable people.
- Iran: Gaza City occupation plan shows Israel's 'specific intent' for genocide Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Iran says Israel's plan to occupy Gaza City is another clear indication of the regime's "specific intent" to commit ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza.
- Iran condemns Israeli regime's intention to control Gaza IRNA 08 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that the Israeli regime's plan to fully occupy Gaza and forcibly displace its people is another sign of the regime's intention to commit genocide in Palestine.
- Iran, Egypt urge Islamic action over Israeli strikes on Gaza, Lebanon Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Iran and Egypt have called for united Islamic action to halt Israel's genocide in Gaza and attacks on Lebanon, warning of worsening humanitarian and security crises.
- EU voices concern over Gaza occupation plan while keeping Israel's arsenal stocked Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Israel to reconsider its latest plan to occupy Gaza City, even as the EU continues to arm and shield Tel Aviv in its 22-month war on the besieged Palestinian territory.
- Backgrounder: Canada's International Assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Canada 08 Aug 2025 -- Canada's international assistance to respond to the humanitarian crisis in the West Bank and Gaza is designed to meet the immediate humanitarian needs of Palestinian civilians and to help lay the foundations for long-term peace and stability by supporting the development of institutions and socio-economic conditions necessary for a viable 2-state solution.
- Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the Israeli government's decision to expand military operations across Gaza Prime Minister of Canada 08 Aug 2025 -- "Canada condemns the Israeli government's decision to further escalate the conflict in Gaza.
- Statement by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the development in Gaza Germany Federal Foreign Office 08 Aug 2025
- Germany Suspends Issuing Permits for Export of Weapons to Israel - Merz Sputnik 08 Aug 2025 -- Germany is suspending issuing permits for export of weapons to Israel, which can be used in the Gaza Strip, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday.
- Germany to halt military exports to Israel over Gaza City occupation plan Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Germany has suspended military exports to Israel over its planned occupation of Gaza City, marking a rare rift after months of steadfast support for Tel Aviv's genocidal war on Gaza.
- Aboul Gheit rejects and condemns Israeli plan to reoccupy Gaza Strip League of Arab States 08 Aug 2025 -- Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, rejected and strongly condemned a plan announced to have been approved by the Israeli Security Cabinet.
- Restricting arms to the state is the means for Lebanon's stability: Aboul Gheit League of Arab States 08 Aug 2025 -- Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the Lebanese government's decision to adopt a practical plan to implement the resolution restricting arms to state authorities as the means of ensuring Lebanon's stability.
- OIC Strongly Condemns Israel's Decision to Reoccupy the Gaza Strip and Forcefully Displace Nearly One Million Palestinians Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 08 Aug 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemns in the strongest terms the decision of the Israeli occupation authorities to reoccupy the entire Gaza Strip and forcefully displace approximately one million Palestinians from Gaza City and the northern part of the Strip to the south.
- OIC condemns Israeli regime's decision to occupy Gaza IRNA 08 Aug 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the Israeli regime's decision to occupy Gaza in the strongest possible terms in a statement issued on Friday.
- Pakistan Condemns the Reported Israeli Plan for a Complete Military Takeover of Gaza Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Aug 2025 -- Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the reported Israeli plan for a complete military takeover of Gaza. This not only represents yet another flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, but also the occupying power's intention to further expand its ongoing genocidal military campaign.
- Pakistan Dispatches 18th Humanitarian Aid Consignment to Gaza Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Aug 2025 -- In a demonstration of Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the Palestinian people, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Atta Ullah Tarar, officiated the send-off of the 18th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza at a ceremony held at Islamabad International Airport today.
- Saudi, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Gaza Development SPA 08 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
- Foreign Minister, German Counterpart Discuss Gaza Development SPA 08 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah spoke by phone with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul today
- Saudi, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Gaza Developments SPA 08 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah today held a phone call with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, with whom he discussed recent developments in Gaza Strip and their related security and humanitarian repercussions
- No: 165, 8 August 2025, Regarding the Israeli Government's Plan to Expand its Military Operations in Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Aug 2025
- Joint Foreign Ministers' statement on Gaza UK FCDO 08 Aug 2025 -- Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the United Kingdom
- PM statement on the Israeli government's decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza: 8 August 2025 Gov.UK 08 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the Israeli government's decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza.
- Yemen keeps pounding Israeli targets in response to 'historic' atrocity Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for a fresh wave of drone strikes on critical Israeli targets, describing the operations as part of an expanding military front in defense of the war-hit Gaza Strip.
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique UNOCHA 08 Aug 2025
- SCS COC, open communication lines vital in protecting PH waters - PBBM Philippine News Agency 08 Aug 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated the importance of having a binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (SCS) and open lines of communication to assert and protect the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
- The Philippines should stop stirring up troubles in South China Sea: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 Aug 2025 -- "We require the Philippine side to stop its provocations and propaganda, and stop ganging up with others to stir up troubles in the South China Sea," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a press briefing on Friday.
- Philippines urged to stop ganging up with others to stir up trouble in South China Sea: China's defense ministry Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to a question about reports that the Philippine armed forces claimed that the Philippine-Indian joint naval exercise conducted near China's Huangyan Dao was designed to enhance the interoperability of the two militaries and to demonstrate support for the Philippines in its skirmishes with China, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that "we oppose using the South China Sea issue as a pretext to provoke confrontation, and believe that military cooperation between relevant countries should not target any third party or undermine regional peace and stability."
- 'The real challenge is still ahead': UN warns on Afghan returnees UN News 08 Aug 2025 -- Millions of people returning to Afghanistan from neighbouring countries are receiving humanitarian support at the border, but they will need more help to rebuild their lives, according to UN-Habitat, the agency that advocates for sustainable communities.
- Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Deal Aimed At Ending Decades Of Conflict RFE/RL 08 Aug 2025 -- The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on a major deal aimed at ending decades of conflict - including two full-scale wars - potentially opening up new trade opportunities in a region long hampered by historic grievances.
- Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Deal Aimed At Ending Decades Of Conflict RFE/RL 08 Aug 2025 -- The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on a major deal aimed at ending decades of conflict -- including two full-scale wars -- potentially opening up new trade opportunities in a region long hampered by historic grievances.
- President Trump Brokers Another Historic Peace Deal The White House 08 Aug 2025
- Peace Deal Between Armenia and Azerbaijan US Dept. of State 08 Aug 2025 -- The United States celebrates today's historic peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. President Trump brought these parties together and brokered a deal that ends decades of conflict.
- Armenia and Azerbaijan: A milestone on the road to lasting peace Council of Europe 08 Aug 2025 -- The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, has made the following statement: "I warmly welcome today's initialing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in Washington DC, which paves the way towards a final settlement of the long-standing conflict between the countries - both member states of the Council since 2001.
- Armenia/Azerbaijan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the initialling of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty EC/CEU 08 Aug 2025
- Joint statement by President Costa of the European Council and President von der Leyen of the European Commission on the initialling of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty and on the declaration between President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan in Washington DC EC/CEU 08 Aug 2025
- Joint statement by President Costa of the European Council and President von der Leyen of the European Commission on the initialling of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty and on the declaration between President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan in Washington DC European Commission 08 Aug 2025
- Chairman Mast Applauds Armenia-Azerbaijan Economic, Peace Framework U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 08 Aug 2025 -- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in support of Armenia and Azerbaijan's joint agreement finalized at today's Peace Summit hosted by President Trump.
- Saudi Arabia Welcomes Peace Agreement between Armenia, Azerbaijan SPA 08 Aug 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of a peace agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and praised the United States for its role in sponsoring the agreement
- No: 167, 8 August 2025, Regarding the Peace Process Between Azerbaijan and Armenia Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Aug 2025
- Armenia, Azerbaijan Will Sign Peace Deal At White House Meeting, Trump Says RFE/RL 08 Aug 2025 -- The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are expected to sign a US-brokered peace deal that could end decades of conflict when their leaders are hosted by US President Donald Trump in the White House on August 8.
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya EC/CEU 08 Aug 2025
- ICC Office of the Prosecutor welcomes unsealing of arrest warrant in the Situation in Libya ICC 08 Aug 2025 -- The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court welcomes the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber I granting its request to unseal a warrant of arrest against a suspect in the Situation in Libya, Mr Saif Suleiman Sneidel.
- Situation in Libya: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I unseals the arrest warrant for Mr Saif Suleiman Sneidel ICC 08 Aug 2025 -- Today, 8 August 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court") decided to unseal the arrest warrant issued initially on 10 November 2020 against Mr Saif Suleiman Sneidel.
- On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan. ISPR Pakistan 08 Aug 2025
- Ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand Australia DFAT 08 Aug 2025 -- Australia welcomes the commitment made at the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on 7 August to fully and effectively implement the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, including the establishment of an ASEAN-led observer mechanism.
- Sudan: You can run - but we will find you, militias warn terrified civilians UN News 08 Aug 2025 -- Help is needed urgently to halt a deadly cholera outbreak that is sweeping across Sudan, UN agencies said on Friday, while warning that communities continue to be terrorised by parties to the conflict even as they flee violence.
- Sudan downs UAE plane carrying mercenaries; Emirates responds with airspace ban Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Sudan says the UAE banned its aircraft from entering the country after Khartoum shot down an Emirati plane carrying Colombian mercenaries.
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan EC/CEU 08 Aug 2025
- Cholera outbreak among refugees from Sudan's Darfur, urgent funding needed UNHCR 08 Aug 2025 -- A deadly cholera outbreak has hit a refugee settlement in eastern Chad hosting Sudanese arrivals from Darfur, raising alarm over worsening sanitary and health conditions as humanitarian aid dries up.
- Joint Statement on the Inaugural Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) Meeting for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda US Dept. of State 08 Aug 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, the African Union Commission, and the Togolese Republic (as the Representative of the AU Mediator) on the occasion of the first Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting held this week at the African Union Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa.
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- Smith Statement on Department of Defense Diverting Military Construction Funds to the Border House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 08 Aug 2025 -- U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after being notified of the Department of Defense's (DoD) intent to divert $100 million in military construction funds to the southern border.
- U.S. judge orders temporary halt to construction of "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center People's Daily 08 Aug 2025 -- A U.S. federal judge on Thursday ordered Florida to temporarily halt construction at an immigration detention center in the Everglades, marking a temporary win for environmental advocates.
- Leader of Transnational Terrorist Group Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Hate Crimes, Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials, and Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists US Dept. of Justice 08 Aug 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 35, of Elk Grove, California — leader of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group — pleaded guilty to all charges against her, including soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.
- Iraq dismantles terror cell plotting attacks on Arba'een pilgrims Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Iraqi security forces have dismantled a terrorist cell linked to Israel that was plotting attacks on Arba'een pilgrims, arresting two dozen suspects, according to the governor of Karbala
- Trump says to meet Putin on Aug. 15 in U.S. state of Alaska People's Daily 09 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday on social media that his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place on Aug. 15 in the U.S. state of Alaska.
- Trump Says He Will Meet Putin On August 15 In Alaska RFE/RL 09 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump says he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss the war in Ukraine as Trump seeks a breakthrough in his effort to end the war.
- Putin meets senior Indian official amid tariff war with US Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with visiting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Moscow just a day after Washington slapped new tariffs on New Delhi.
- Press Release on Russian-Venezuelan Consultations on Biological Security Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Aug 2025
- Dmitry Medvedev's Son Works For Russian Military Industry Giant, RFE/RL Finds RFE/RL 09 Aug 2025 -- The son of former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has a job at an affiliate of Rostec, the giant state industrial conglomerate that makes many of the weapons Moscow uses in its war against Ukraine, RFE/RL's Russian investigative unit, Systema, has found.
- Telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia 08 Aug 2025
- Putin, Trump meeting to be held as early as next week People's Daily 08 Aug 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he hopes for a presidential summit with U.S. President Donald Trump as early as next week, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging as a potential venue.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Remarks on August 8, 2025 PRC MofA 08 Aug 2025
- Chinese Defense Ministry urges relevant parties to view China-Russia defense cooperation objectively and rationally Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- We hope relevant parties will view defense cooperation between China and Russia objectively and rationally, and stop spreading groundless speculation and smears, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said at a press briefing on Friday.
- Telephone conversation with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping President of Russia 08 Aug 2025
- Xi holds phone talks with Putin Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China will remain consistent in its position on the Ukraine crisis and continue to promote peace talks no matter how the situation evolves. Saying that complex problems have no simple solutions, Xi elaborated on China's principles and position in his phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
- Joint Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants US Dept. of State 08 Aug 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and other members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) regarding Hong Kong arrest warrants.
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to CK Hutchison's Panama ports deal Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to reports suggesting that China COSCO Shipping Corporation is seeking to acquire a 20 percent to 30 percent stake in CK Hutchison's global port deal, and the details of the negotiations have not been finalized yet, but one option is allowing COSCO to take a stake in ports excluding the two Panama ports, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that on CK Hutchison's sales of its assets overseas, the Chinese government will conduct lawful regulation, firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and uphold justice and fairness in the market.
- Beijing further optimizes housing purchase policies; eligible families face no limit on units bought outside fifth ring road Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Beijing on Friday announced further optimization for its housing policies, with measures including that eligible families face no restrictions on the number of housing units purchased outside the fifth ring road, according to an official notice issued by responsible local authorities.
- Marcos to China: Give early notice on rocket debris to avoid risks Philippine News Agency 08 Aug 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on China to give early notice before rocket stages or debris fall into Philippine waters, saying it would help avoid risks and allow authorities to recover them safely.
- China completes its first manned lunar lander landing, takeoff test People's Daily 08 Aug 2025 -- China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive landing and takeoff test for its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai County, north China's Hebei Province.
- Legislature takes step in bid to abolish Control Yuan CNA 08 Aug 2025 -- The Legislative Yuan decided Friday to set up an ad hoc committee tasked with revising the Constitution of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in a bid to change the constitution to get rid of the body that investigates and censures government wrongdoing and impeaches public officials.
- Constitutional Court to review DPP, Cabinet challenges to 2025 budget CNA 08 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Constitutional Court has accepted separate petitions from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Executive Yuan to review the constitutionality of the 2025 central government budget, to which opposition lawmakers made cuts and freezes.
- Taiwan urges inclusion in Pacific forum amid reports of exclusion CNA 08 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday called on the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to allow for Taiwan's participation this year, following reports that Taiwan would be blocked from the 2025 event, as have been China and the United States.
- China firmly opposes any form of official engagement between US and Taiwan: MND on US Senator's reported visit to island Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to reports indicating that the chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee may soon lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan region, which will be the first visit to Taiwan by a senator holding this position since 2016, the Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said the Chinese side firmly opposes any form of official engagement between the US and the Taiwan region.
- Lai and others who kowtow to US will be devoured like 'a lamb in a tiger's den': MND Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- Regarding reports that the regional leader of China's Taiwan island Lai Ching-te recently claimed that next year Taiwan's "defense budget" would be raised to over 3 percent of GDP, which some analysis said is made in response to US concerns, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin asked that "Taiwan is a province of China - where does a so-called 'national defense budget' come from?"
- China firmly opposes any official engagement between US and Taiwan region: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 08 Aug 2025 -- "There is but one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory. China firmly opposes any form of official engagement between the US and the Taiwan region," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press briefing on Friday.
- President Marcos Expresses Philippines' Interest in Peace and Stability in Taiwan Strait Philippines DFA 08 Aug 2025 -- President Marcos reiterated the Philippines' longstanding position on the importance of peace and stability in Taiwan and the peaceful settlement of differences.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Philippine Leader's Comment on Taiwan PRC MofA 08 Aug 2025
- Chinese FM and Embassy lodge serious protests over Philippine President's comment on Taiwan Global Times 08 Aug 2025 -- In response to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's recent comment on Taiwan in an interview during his visit to India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that China firmly opposes this. The Chinese Foreign Ministry and Embassy in the Philippines have lodged serious protests with the Philippine side.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Philippine Leader's Comment on Taiwan Global Times 08 Aug 2025
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Aug 2025
- Dean of Kim Il Sung University on Thoroughly Defending DPRK's Legitimate Right to Use Aerospace KCNA 08 Aug 2025 -- The DPRK amended and supplemented the Law of the DPRK on Aerospace Development at the 21st Plenary Meeting of the 14th Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK on August 7, 2022, thus providing a legal framework for accelerating the construction of aerospace industry.
- Iran nuclear: letter from E3 foreign ministers, 8 August 2025 UK FCDO 08 Aug 2025
- Iran's envoy to UN slams French 'hypocrisy' over nuclear proliferation Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Iran has sharply denounced France at the United Nations, saying Paris is distorting facts and promoting double standards over Tehran's nuclear program while ignoring Israel's undeclared arsenal.
- Telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 08 Aug 2025
- 'Crude political propaganda': Venezuela slams $50 million US bounty on Maduro Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Washington has announced a record $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro—a move Caracas has sharply denounced as a political stunt.
- PM Narendra Modi speaks with President Putin India MEA 08 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin.
- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi President of Russia 08 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
- Transcript of the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Friday August 8, 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Aug 2025
- Israel signs largest-ever export deal to supply gas to Egypt Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Israel has signed its largest-ever export agreement to send natural gas to Egypt despite calls worldwide to boycott the occupying regime over its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
- Japan-Australia Summit Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 Aug 2025
- Japan-Australia Foreign Minister's Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 08 Aug 2025
- Marcos: SC ruling on Sara impeachment 'has no bearing on merits' Philippine News Agency 08 Aug 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. clarified on Friday that the Supreme Court's decision related to the shelved impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte addressed only procedural issues and did not touch on the substance of the complaint.
- US issues security warning in UAE over potential threats to Israeli-linked sites Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- The United States has warned its citizens in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avoid locations linked to Israel, citing potential security threats amid heightened tensions over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
- Africa's 'land-linked' economies poised to drive continent's prosperity UN News 08 Aug 2025 -- By leveraging their central location, expanding regional connectivity and embracing transformative technologies, Africa's landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are positioning themselves as vital contributors to the continent's prosperity and sustainable development.
- Landlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap UN News 08 Aug 2025 -- The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries wrapped up earlier Friday in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with delegates adopting a landmark political declaration aimed at speeding up sustainable development and boosting resilience in 32 nations that lack direct access to the sea.
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