11 August 2025 Military News |
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Current Operations
- DECLARING A CRIME EMERGENCY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The White House 11 Aug 2025
- RESTORING LAW AND ORDER IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The White House 11 Aug 2025
- National Guard Task Force Mobilizes to Restore Safety in Nation's Capital DoD News 11 Aug 2025 -- President Donald J. Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital today and vowed to make its streets safe again for both residents and visitors.
- Trump takes control of DC police, deploys National Guard to capital Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing Washington, DC's police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to the capital in response to what he described as a surge of lawlessness.
- U.S. Forces Conduct Series of Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab AFRICOM 11 Aug 2025 -- (this is an update to the previous August 1, 2025 press release)
- 302d Airlift Wing Provides Aerial firefighting Support in Colorado US Northern Command 11 Aug 2025 -- The Air Force Reserve's 302d Airlift Wing here provided aerial firefighting support against fires in Colorado Aug 9 and 10.
Defense Policy / Programs
- U.S. Coast Guard Commissions USCGC Storis, Bolstering Arctic Presence and Advancing Force Design 2028 US Coast Guard 11 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau, Alaska. The commissioning of this polar icebreaker marks a crucial step in President Trump's directive to rebuild the Coast Guard, which will include historic investments through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- Historic: Trump Administration Commissions First Arctic Icebreaker in Quarter of a Century DHS 11 Aug 2025 -- Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar attended the commissioning of the polar icebreaker USCGC Storis in Juneau, Alaska, marking a crucial step in President Donald Trump's and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's mission to transform the U.S. Coast Guard into a more agile, capable fighting force ready for the challenges of the 21st century.
- Coast Guard commissions Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) in Kodiak, Alaska US Coast Guard 11 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Monday.
- USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrives in Bahrain US Navy 11 Aug 2025 -- Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, and destroyers USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) arrived in Manama, Bahrain, for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 10.
- USS Harry S. Truman Conducts Ammunition Offload at Sea Following Historic Deployment US Navy 11 Aug 2025 -- Two months after returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) demonstrated its sustained readiness with a five-day ammunition offload while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Schriever Wargame 2025 to explore future space strategy, strengthen international partnerships United States Space Force 11 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force will host the Schriever Wargame Capstone 2025 Aug. 10-21 at the LeMay Center's Wargame Institute at Maxwell Air Force Base. The event will bring together more than 350 participants from the United States Department of Defense, industry and partner nations to explore strategic challenges in a future conflict scenario.
- NATO Allies Integrate for Bomber Task Force, Spanish Hornets on Iceland Air Policing Escort U.S. B-1Bs to Norway NATO Allied Air Command 11 Aug 2025 -- U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, U.S., arrived at Ørland Air Base, Norway, on 9 August for the latest Bomber Task Force Europe deployment, integrating with NATO Allies for advanced training in warfighting capabilities and readiness.
- NATO Ships Visit Stavanger, Norway NATO Allied Maritime Command 11 Aug 2025 -- Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group 1 (SNMCMG1) comprised of His Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Edmonton and Yellowknife, and flagship Latvian Navy Ship (LVNS) Virsaitis (formerly His/Her Norwegian Majesty's Ship Vale) visited Stavanger, Norway from August 8 to 11, 2025.
- NATO mission iraq assumes authority over union iii NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) 11 Aug 2025 -- The security responsibility for Union III camp in Baghdad has officially transitioned from Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) to NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) on 01 August 2025. As a symbol of this transition, the NATO flag has been raised over Union III camp.
- Russia to Avoid Playing to Raise Stakes in Arms Control - Deputy Foreign Minister Sputnik 11 Aug 2025 -- Russia will not play to raise the stakes in the sphere of arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Monday.
- Direct Funding for the Purchase of Pickup Trucks, Increased Financing for Combat Units, Simplified Write-Off Procedures, and Reduced Awarding Timelines - President Held a Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff Meeting President of Ukraine 11 Aug 2025
- Denys Shmyhal and the Minister of Defence of Estonia discussed weapons supplies and the development of joint production Ukraine MOD 11 Aug 2025
- In July, 8 new ground robotic systems were authorized for operational use Ukraine MOD 11 Aug 2025
- Ukraine and Germany updated the status of joint defence contracts Ukraine MOD 11 Aug 2025
- Combat units will be able to procure vehicles under a simplified procedure Ukraine MOD 11 Aug 2025
- Air Force punishes captain for photographing aircraft assignment list CNA 11 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Air Force said Monday that a captain has been punished for taking photos of military information with his camera phone and sharing them with others.
- Defence Council discusses productivity Australia DOD 11 Aug 2025 -- The third meeting of the Tri-Partite Defence Industry Council was held at Parliament House in Canberra today, with productivity in the defence sector a key topic of discussion.
- Visit to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji Australia DOD 11 Aug 2025 -- This week, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy, will travel to the Pacific as Australia continues to strengthen ties with our nearest neighbours.
- Navy's warfare training helps uncover lake's secrets New Zealand Defence Force 11 Aug 2025 -- What lies beneath? Hydrographers from HMNZS Matataua have conducted an underwater survey of a wildlife sanctuary lake to search for submerged hazards and shallows.
- Japanese Navy visit a boost for Indo-Pacific interoperability New Zealand Defence Force 11 Aug 2025 -- It was a cold arrival but a warm welcome for Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels JS Ise and JS Suzuname into Wellington on 8 August.
- INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION FRONTLINE STEALTH FRIGATES UDAYGIRI AND HIMGIRI India PIB 11 Aug 2025 -- Indian Navy is preparing for the simultaneous commissioning of two advanced frontline frigates - Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34) on 26 Aug 25
- LIEUTENANT GENERAL SIMON STUART, CHIEF OF AUSTRALIAN ARMY, COMMENCES FOUR-DAY VISIT TO INDIA India PIB 11 Aug 2025 -- Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, has arrived in New Delhi on an official visit to India from 11 to 14 August 2025
- Israel MOD Signs $260M Contract with Elbit Systems for Advanced Aerial Munitions Systems Israel MOD 11 Aug 2025 -- Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram has signed procurement contracts with Elbit Systems for Israeli-produced aerial munitions destined for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
- D. Šakalienė will strengthen cooperation with the PANG on UAV and UAV jamming systems in the upcoming visit to the United States Lithuania MND 11 Aug 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė is conducting a visit to the United States on August 11-13 to meet with the PANG leadership, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and representatives of defence industry and AI companies.
- Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with the Pacific Islands Ambassadors and Representatives US Dept. of State 11 Aug 2025
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- 11 August 2025- Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 11 Aug 2025
- Statement from President Herzog Israel MFA 11 Aug 2025 -- President Isaac Herzog: "Recognizing a Palestinian state now a grave mistake, reward to terror."
- Far-right Israeli finance minister Smotrich calls for large-scale Gaza occupation Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- Extremist Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the occupation of large swathes of the Gaza Strip, only a few days after the Tel Aviv regime's so-called security cabinet approved a plan by Benjamin Netanyahu for the military occupation of Gaza City.
- Israeli airstrike targets journalists' tent in Gaza, killing media professionals IRNA 11 Aug 2025 -- Palestinian media outlets have reported that Israeli fighter jets carried out an airstrike targeting a journalist's tent outside the main entrance of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The attack, which took place on Sunday night, killed five media professionals, including two reporters from Qatar's Al Jazeera TV network.
- Israeli Strike Kills Five Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza - Reports Sputnik 11 Aug 2025 -- Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera reported the death of five of its employees, including reporter Anas Al-Sharif, as a result of an Israeli attack on a journalists' tent near a hospital in Gaza City.
- Death toll from Israel's starvation of Gaza climbs to 222 Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- The Gaza Health Ministry has announced that the death toll from Israel's starvation of the besieged strip has climbed to 222, among them 101 children.
- Israel kills 5 Al Jazeera staff in Gaza, alleges Hamas role: report Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- Al Jazeera on Monday confirmed that its journalist Anas al-Sharif was killed alongside four colleagues in a targeted Israeli strike on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City.
- Hamas: Netanyahu's lies about Gaza genocide will not fool world Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal," saying his false statements about Gaza will not absolve the regime from its genocidal war on the strip.
- Gaza: Guterres urges probe into killing of journalists, as child malnutrition deaths rise UN News 11 Aug 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in Gaza this past weekend, his Spokesman said on Monday.
- Hospitals overflowing in Gaza, as malnutrition surges UN News 11 Aug 2025 -- The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, UN officials warned on Monday, describing overflowing hospitals, critically malnourished children, and desperate civilians risking their lives to secure food for their families.
- Israel's plan to take over Gaza slammed as risking calamity as killing, destructions continue Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- The UN Security Council (UNSC) held an emergency meeting on Israel's plan for its security forces to take control of Gaza City, according to the UN's website, following the approval of the Israeli security cabinet's plan to take over Gaza City on August 8. Despite the US' constant support for Israel, China, Russia, and an increasing number of countries have publicly condemned Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip.
- UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: The Israeli Army continues to silence voices reporting atrocities from Gaza UNRWA 11 Aug 2025
- Iran condemns Israeli strikes on health facilities at Geneva disarmament meeting IRNA 11 Aug 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks on its biological and public health infrastructure, calling them a "clear violation of international law" and a threat to global biosecurity.
- Iran condemns Israel's deadly attack on journalists in Gaza IRNA 11 Aug 2025 -- Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, has categorically condemned Israel's deadly attack on journalists in Gaza, describing this act as a "deliberate airstrike."
- Iran reaffirms support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity IRNA 11 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran has always emphasized the necessity of preserving the independence and territorial integrity of Lebanon in the face of repeated Israeli aggression against the Arab country.
- Lebanon's inherent right to self-defense requires military capability: Tehran Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- Amid Western calls for Hezbollah's disarmament, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has asserted that military capability is essential for Lebanon's inherent right to self-defense.
- Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 11 Aug 2025
- Australia to recognise Palestinian State Prime Minister of Australia 11 Aug 2025 -- "Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, to contribute to international momentum towards a two-state solution, a ceasefire in Gaza and release of the hostages."
- NZ considering recognition of state of Palestine New Zealand Government 11 Aug 2025 -- "The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says."
- Italy announces readiness to sanction Israeli regime IRNA 11 Aug 2025 -- Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has announced his country's readiness to impose potential sanctions against the Israeli regime, calling Israel's actions in Gaza "unacceptable."
- China urges Israel to stop military operation in Gaza as Israel kills five Al Jazeera correspondents in airstrike Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- In response to media inquiries over reports that early this morning Beijing time, Israel killed five Al Jazeera correspondents in an airstrike, adding the number of correspondents killed to 237 since Israel launched the large-scale military operation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that "we mourn the correspondents who tragically lost their lives in the conflict. China opposes all moves that harm civilians and condemns violent moves targeting correspondents."
- Pakistan Strongly Condemns the Recent Airstrike by Israeli Occupying Forces in Gaza Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Aug 2025 -- The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns the recent airstrike by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which tragically resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives.
- Norway drops investment in 11 Israeli companies over Gaza genocide Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest has divested from several Israeli companies in response to Israel's ongoing genocidal war in Gaza and its crimes in the West Bank.
- HRH the Crown Prince, Palestinian President Discuss Latest Developments, Efforts to Support Palestinian Cause SPA 11 Aug 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call today from President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas
- Saudi Arabia Welcomes Palestine Recognition Efforts by Australia, New Zealand SPA 11 Aug 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed Australia's announcement of its intention to recognize the State of Palestine, as well as New Zealand's decision to consider taking the same step
- Chinese envoy puts forward four "musts" at UN security council meeting on the Palestine-Israel issue Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- Chinese Ambassador to the UN Fu Cong put forward four "musts" at the emergency meeting held by the UN Security Council on the Palestine-Israel issue on Sunday local time after the Israeli security cabinet's approval of a plan to take over Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip.
- With tacit U.S. support, Israel's Gaza takeover plan sparks widespread outcry People's Daily 11 Aug 2025 -- As European and Arab countries on Friday condemned Israel's Gaza takeover plan, the United States has signaled its approval despite the expected international backlash.
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Ukraine UNOCHA 11 Aug 2025
- Chinese vessels collide while chasing Philippine boat near disputed Scarborough Shoal Radio Free Asia 11 Aug 2025 -- Two Chinese vessels collided in the South China Sea on Monday while pursuing a Philippine patrol boat near the contested Scarborough Shoal, officials in Manila said, releasing video footage of the incident.
- CCG lawfully handles intrusion of Philippines coast guard and government vessels near China's Huangyan Dao on Monday Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- On Monday, the Philippines sent multiple coast guard and government vessels, under the pretext of delivering supplies to fishing boats, to forcibly intrude into waters near China's Huangyan Dao, despite repeated dissuasion and warnings from the Chinese side,China Coast Guard spokesperson Gan Yu said in a statement on Monday.
- PH not seeking war, only protecting nat'l interest - Teodoro Philippine News Agency 11 Aug 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday reiterated that the Philippines is not seeking confrontation regarding the West Philippine Sea but is merely protecting its national interest.
- PCG offers aid to CCG vessel hit by another Chinese ship Philippine News Agency 11 Aug 2025 -- A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel offered aid to a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel after the latter collided with a China People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ship in waters off Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Monday morning.
- PH patrol detects, monitors Chinese ships off Batanes Philippine News Agency 11 Aug 2025 -- A number of Chinese warships and coast guard vessels were detected and subjected to radio challenge and monitoring last week off Batanes province, the Philippine Navy (PN) bared on Monday.
- Marcos rejects China's 'playing with fire' claim, vows PH defense Philippine News Agency 11 Aug 2025 -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday dismissed China's accusation that his recent remarks on the possible Taiwan conflict amounted to "playing with fire," reaffirming the Philippines' resolve to defend its territory amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
- China has taken necessary measures to protect territorial sovereignty over Huangyan Dao: FM spokesperson Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that a Chinese ship targeted a Philippine vessel with water cannon near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea early Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that on August 11, the Philippines sent multiple Coast Guard vessels, official vessels and so-called fishing vessels to intrude into the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao, and in the meanwhile, Philippine military aircraft also intruded into the air space of Huangyan Dao.
- China handles matter in accordance with laws, says FM on reports claiming China fired warning shots at intruding Japanese MSDF vessel last year Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday reiterated that the Chinese side will handle foreign military vessels that enter China's territorial waters without approval in accordance with the laws and regulations, after Japanese media on Sunday claimed that the Chinese side fired warning shots at a Japanese warship that intruded Chinese territorial waters last year.
- Four years on, here's what total exclusion of women in Afghanistan looks like UN News 11 Aug 2025 -- In 2021, an Afghan woman could have run for president - although none did. Spool forward to 2025, they can't even speak in public. There is an edict from the Taliban which labels public speaking by women a moral violation.
- FM responds to whether China has an arrangement with Yemen's Houthi rebels not to attack Chinese vessels Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- When asked whether China has an arrangement with the Houthi rebels in Yemen not to attack Chinese-owned ships, and also not to attack ships owned by other countries that start off from Chinese ports, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the Red Sea waters are important routes for international trade in goods and energy.
- UN Security Council condemns violence against civilians in Syria's Suweida Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms the violence against members of the Alawite religious community perpetrated by militants affiliated with Syria's ruling Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) regime in Syria's southwestern province of Suweida.
- Pakistan Welcomes the Award Rendered by the Court of Arbitration on the Issues of General Interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Aug 2025 -- Pakistan welcomes the Award rendered by the Court of Arbitration on the issues of General Interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), announced on 8 August 2025, and publicized on the Court's website, today.
- Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding the Statement Made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Aug 2025 -- Responding to media queries regarding the statement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the remarks attributed to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, the Spokesperson said:
- Armenia, Azerbaijan to Withdraw Complaints Filed Against Each Other in Int'l Courts - Draft Treaty Sputnik 11 Aug 2025 -- Armenia and Azerbaijan intend to withdraw complaints filed against each other in international courts after a peace agreement comes into force, the text of the draft treaty reads.
- Pashinyan Briefs Putin on His Meeting With Trump and Aliyev in US - Kremlin Sputnik 11 Aug 2025 -- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev visited Washington last week to take part in a trilateral signing ceremony with US President Donald Trump.
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News Reports
- Justice Department Announces Coordinated Disruption Actions Against BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware Operations US Dept. of Justice 11 Aug 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today coordinated actions against the BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware group which included the takedown of four servers and nine domains on July 24, 2025.
- United States Department of Justice Transfers 14 Mexican Nationals with Drug Convictions to Mexico Pursuant to the U.S.-Mexico International Prisoner Transfer Treaty US Dept. of Justice 11 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of International Affairs, with the assistance of the Department's Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), transferred 14 Mexican nationals serving prison sentences for drug distribution-related convictions in the United States to their home country on Friday.
- Terrorist Designation of The Majeed Brigade US Dept. of State 11 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Department of State is designating The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), and adding the Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA's previous Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) designation.
- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan President of Russia 11 Aug 2025 -- President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, at the Armenian side's initiative.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Aug 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 11, 2025 PRC MofA 11 Aug 2025
- FURTHER MODIFYING RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TO REFLECT ONGOING DISCUSSIONS WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The White House 11 Aug 2025
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues the Suspension of the Heightened Tariffs on China The White House 11 Aug 2025
- Joint Statement on U.S.-China Economic and Trade Meeting in Stockholm The White House 11 Aug 2025
- Chinese FM responds to question on whether China had received notification from the US on the final trade truce decision Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- In response to a media question about the 90-day trade truce agreed by China and the US in May on suspending 24 percentage points of tariffs, expiring tomorrow, whether there would be any official announcement, and whether China had received any notification from the US on the final decision, with China saying the two sides had agreed to extend the truce while the US said President Trump would make the final decision, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that "I would refer you to competent authorities for the specifics."
- China's position on opposing malicious blockade against China consistent: Chinese FM on US export controls on HBM chips Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on a report saying that Chinese officials have told experts in Washington that China wants the US to ease export controls on high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, a critical component for artificial intelligence chips, as part of a trade deal, Lin Jian, a spokesperson form the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Monday referred the question to competent authorities for the specifics.
- Chinese FM responds to report that Italian govt wants to reduce or cancel Chinese stakes in key Italian companies Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- In response to a question on a report claiming that "the Italian government wants to reduce or cancel Chinese stakes in a series of key Italian companies including Pirelli, Ansaldo, and CDP Reti to avoid problems with the Trump administration. Pirelli, for example, could be subject to a sales ban in the US due to Sinochem's shareholding," Lin Jian, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, said on Monday that "China-Italy investment cooperation is mutually beneficial and never targets any third party, nor should it be disrupted by any third party."
- China strongly deplores G7 members, relevant Western countries and institutions making irresponsible comments on law enforcement activities of HKSAR Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- In response to media inquiry over reports that members and associate members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism issued a statement recently, attacking and vilifying the decision of the Hong Kong police to issue arrest warrants on persons involved in the illegal election activities of the so-called "Hong Kong Parliament," and referring to it as "transnational repression," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China strongly deplores and firmly opposes members of the G7 and relevant Western countries and institutions making irresponsible comments on the law enforcement activities of the Hong Kong SAR government.
- UN Special Rapporteur: China must uphold the rights of imprisoned human rights defenders OHCHR 11 Aug 2025 -- China must uphold the rights of imprisoned human rights defenders, including by ensuring that they are not subjected to torture or ill-treatment, a UN expert said today.
- MSS warns foreign spies attempt to exploit food delivery workers to conduct surveillance, gather confidential info Global Times 12 Aug 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Tuesday revealed a case involving a delivery rider who vigilantly defended national security. It warned some people attempted to exploit the advantages of food delivery workers—such as their constant movement through streets, flexible mobility, and familiarity with local terrain—to carry out surveillance and gather confidential information.
- Chinese experts say Marcos' 'clarification' another attempt to provoke on Taiwan question, FM remarks 'by no means misinterpretation' Global Times 11 Aug 2025 -- Following his reckless remarks last week about China's Taiwan region which drew strong rebuke from the Chinese side, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has continued his wrong narratives by claiming he was misinterpreted by so-called "propaganda purpose" of China.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Aug 2025
- Press Statement by Minister of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 11 Aug 2025 -- No Kwang Chol, minister of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Sunday issued a press statement titled "It is the absolute mission of the armed forces of the Republic to defend its security interests from hostile threats of the U.S. and the ROK", which said:
- Visit to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji Australia DOD 11 Aug 2025 -- This week, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy, will travel to the Pacific as Australia continues to strengthen ties with our nearest neighbours.
- Iran's President Says Rebuilding Nuclear Sites Futile Without Talks With Washington RFE/RL 11 Aug 2025 -- Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has warned that his country faces the risk of further conflict with the United States unless diplomacy is pursued.
- Grossi's deputy leaves Tehran after talks with Iranian officials IRNA 11 Aug 2025 -- IAEA's deputy director general and head of the Department of Safeguards Massimo Aparo has held talks in Tehran with Iranian officials and left the Iranian capital on Monday afternoon.
- Pezeshkian warns against US hegemonic schemes in Caucasus Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says regional countries must remain vigilant and cautious in the face of possible schemes by the United States to pursue its hegemonic goals in Caucasus.
- Iranian president dismisses 'media overstatements' about Zangezur corridor Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed "media overstatements" regarding the so-called Zangezur corridor, which could connect Azerbaijan and Armenia, noting that Iran's concerns regarding the issue have been largely taken into account.
- Iran and Iraq sign security agreement to boost border coordination IRNA 11 Aug 2025 -- Iran and Iraq have signed a security agreement aimed at enhancing coordination along their shared border, Iraq's state news agency (INA) reported.
- Iran, Iraq sign key border security agreement following high-level talks Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost security along the shared border.
- Iran, Iraq to sign security agreement as Larijani begins two-nation tour Press TV 11 Aug 2025 -- The new secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council says Tehran and Baghdad have been working on a security agreement that will be signed during his current visit to Baghdad.
- The Spirit of Locarno: Foreign Secretary's speech, August 2025 UK FCDO 11 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on the spirit of the Locarno Treaties at the Diplomacy Day event of the Locarno Film Festival while in Switzerland.
- Collective action is vital to secure the safety of our seas for future generations: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Maritime Security.
- PM call with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 11 August 2025 Gov.UK 11 Aug 2025
- PM Modi speaks with President Zelenskyy India MEA 11 Aug 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held a Phone Call with Narendra Modi President of Ukraine 11 Aug 2025
- EU Autumn Challenges: Russian Assets, Ukraine, Moldova Paths, And Georgia's Backsliding RFE/RL 11 Aug 2025 -- The European Union is on the beach for most of August. No European Parliament plenary sessions, council meetings, or committee gatherings. In short, nothing much is discussed, let alone decided on these weeks.
- From Bosnia To Balochistan, Violence Against Women Goes Viral RFE/RL 11 Aug 2025 -- Nizama Hecimovic: It was a name that many Bosnians would come to know. On August 11, 2023, Hecimovic was killed in a small town in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The killer was her ex-partner, who then went on to murder two more, wound another, and then kill himself.
- "We will achieve our goal of a terror-free Türkiye and show that the sacrifices of our martyrs and ghazis were not in vain" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 11 Aug 2025 -- Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We will definitely achieve our goal of a terror-free Türkiye and will thus show that the sacrifices of our martyrs and ghazis were not in vain. Last week, one more step was taken on the path to this goal. The National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Committee, founded with the participation of opposition parties, bears tremendous value in that the process has thereby been embraced and endorsed by the Parliament, which represents the national will."
- Two Mexican Nationals Charged for Bribing State-Owned Energy Officials US Dept. of Justice 11 Aug 2025 -- An indictment was unsealed today in the Southern District of Texas charging two Mexican businessmen for their roles in an alleged bribery scheme to retain and obtain business related to Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), the state-owned oil company of Mexico, and PEMEX Exploración y Producción (PEP), PEMEX's wholly owned exploration and production subsidiary.
- Colombian Senator Turbay Dies in Hospital After Assassination Attempt Sputnik 11 Aug 2025 -- Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay died early on Monday after being critically injured in an assassination attempt, the Santa Fe Foundation hospital in Bogota said.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Colombia [scroll down for Spanish] UN Secretary General 11 Aug 2025
- Colombia: Statement by the Spokesperson following the death of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay European External Action Service (EEAS) 11 Aug 2025 -- The European Union expresses its deepest condolences and solidarity to the family and loved ones of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay and to the people of Colombia.
- Tsahkna to EU Foreign Ministers: When an aggressor gets what he wants, it increases his appetite Estonia MFA 11 Aug 2025 -- Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna participated today, August 11, in an extraordinary meeting of European Union foreign ministers via video link, where they discussed Russia's aggression in Ukraine and developments in the Middle East, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- Ditching Gazprom Costs Moldova $1.16Bln Annually - Shoigu Sputnik 11 Aug 2025 -- In his article Moldova at a Crossroads for Sputnik, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu called Chisinau's refusal to buy gas directly from Gazprom "a shot in the foot", since the Moldovan budget loses more than 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) a year from this.
- World News in Brief: Sudan's agony continues, Colombian presidential candidate dies, the world celebrates the steelpan UN News 11 Aug 2025 -- Across war-torn Sudan, civilians continue to face ongoing attacks, starvation and cholera outbreaks.
- Safe seas key to global prosperity, Security Council told UN News 11 Aug 2025 -- Shipping is crucial to the global economy, with more than 100,000 vessels a day transporting some 80 per cent of world commerce, but it remains vulnerable to disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and transnational crime.
- Security Council Debate on Maritime Security UN Security Council 11 Aug 2025 -- The Security Council today holds a high-level open debate on maritime security, focusing on prevention, innovation and international cooperation to address emerging challenges.
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