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• Explainer: What to know about Trump's deployment of National Guard in Washington People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Monday a public safety emergency in Washington and ordered the deployment of the National Guard in the nation's capital, citing what he called a surge of violent crime and urban decay.
• D.C. mayor calls federal takeover of police department "unsettling" People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C., said Monday that the federal government's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department was "unsettling" and "unprecedented," calling it an "intrusion on our autonomy."
• Trump announces deployment of National Guard in Washington, D.C. People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said at a White House press conference Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to assist in restoring law and order and public safety in Washington, D.C.

Defense Policy / Programs

• U.S. Coast Guard awards $32 million contract for runway reconstruction at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina US Coast Guard 12 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard's Facilities Design and Construction Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has awarded RQ Construction a $32 million design-build contract for the reconstruction of crosswind Runway 1-19 and the restoration of taxiways Kilo and Golf at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
• Gen. Hague's visit highlights Buckley SFB's strategic importance United States Space Force 12 Aug 2025 -- Bridging the 260 miles from Denver to the International Space Station, Brig. Gen. Nick Hague, U.S. Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut, kicked off a Colorado Front Range tour with a meet-and-greet, Aug. 11, 2025, at Buckley Space Force Base. Hague provided insights into the missions performed by Expedition 72 and the future of space exploration.
• Russia's nuclear-powered cruise missile draws renewed media attention amid new test speculation Global Times 12 Aug 2025 -- Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile has drawn renewed attention after multiple media reports speculated that Russia might recently conduct new tests. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that the unique missile, the first of its kind in the world, could be undergoing trials to address previous technical challenges while forming a kind of deterrence amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with media reporting that its timing is coinciding with upcoming Alaska talks.
• Headquarters decision: Each brigade will receive UAH 7 million per combat battalion Ukraine MOD 12 Aug 2025
• Warships of China-Russia joint maritime patrol reach Kamchatka for replenishment: Russian media Global Times 12 Aug 2025 -- After launching a maritime joint patrol in the Western Pacific on August 6 following the five-day Joint Sea-2025 exercise near Vladivostok, Chinese and Russian warships arrived in Kamchatka, Russia for replenishment, Russian media reported on Tuesday.
• Australia and PNG continue to strengthen defence cooperation Australia DOD 12 Aug 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has concluded his visit to Papua New Guinea with the official opening His Majesty's Papua New Guinea Naval Base (HMPNGS) Tarangau - reflecting the growing defence cooperation and interoperability between our two countries.
• Raksha Rajya Mantri holds bilateral meeting with Nigerian Minister of State, Defence in New Delhi India PIB 12 Aug 2025 -- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with Minister of State, Defence of Nigeria Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle in New Delhi on August 12, 2025
• MODERNIZATION OF CAPF India PIB 12 Aug 2025 -- A Central Sector Scheme namely, Modernization Plan-IV for CAPFs [Assam Rifles (AR), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG) and Sashastra Seema
• Army chief hails South Africa's courageous stance on Israeli-US aggression against Iran IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Major General Amir Hatami, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, says South Africa's firm stance on condemning the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran is "courageous and commendable."
• Iran ready to expand military and defense cooperation with South Africa: Top general IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has announced the country's readiness to enhance military and defense cooperation with South Africa.
• Iran, South Africa place premium on expansion of military relations Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Top generals from Iran and South Africa agreed to take concrete steps toward enhancing military cooperation in pursuit of mutual national interests, affirming their commitment to a strategic partnership.
• Iran, South Africa military commanders hail common anti-oppression goals Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Army commander and South Africa's military chief have commended their countries' common goal of fighting the global arrogance and aggressive colonial approaches.
• South African military official visits DAFOOS in Tehran IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Chief of the South African National Defense Force, Rudzani Maphwanya, along with his accompanying delegation, has visited the Army Command and Staff University of Iran (DAFOOS) in Tehran.
• The Pennsylvania National Guard has been supporting Lithuania's Western approach to warfare for 30 years, says D. Šakalienė Lithuania MND 12 Aug 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė met with Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, Commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) Major General John Pippy. They focussed on strengthening the Lithuanian-U.S. defence cooperation and continuity of strategic projects among other things at the meeting.
• PH-Japan military access deal enters into force Sept. 11 Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2025 -- The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan will formally enter into force on Sept. 11, the Japanese Embassy in Manila announced on Tuesday.
• Update on U.S. Foreign Assistance to the Philippines in Response to Recent Flooding US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2025 -- The United States extends its heartfelt condolences to those in the Philippines affected by consecutive storms and monsoon rains.
• Over 15,000 Colombians Participate in Conflicts Abroad - Lawmaker Sputnik 12 Aug 2025 -- The number of Colombian citizens who participated in international conflicts as employees of security companies exceeds 15,000, Colombian Congress member Alirio Uribe Munoz told Sputnik.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Aug 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Sid Rosenberg of Sid and Friends in the Morning US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2025

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• 12 August 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 12 Aug 2025

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

• Israeli war minister, military chief clash over military appointments amid Gaza occupation plot Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Israeli minister of military affairs Israel Katz has openly clashed with chief of military staff Eyal Zamir regarding a meeting the general held about high-level military appointments, saying it was not coordinated with him.
• Media Office: Israel blocks 430 food items from entering Gaza Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Gaza Government Media Office says Israel is still blocking the entry of more than 430 food items into the territory, despite allowing some aid trucks through last month under international pressure.
• Israel's military trying to cover up 'internationally documented crime' in Gaza Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Authorities in Gaza say the Israeli military is desperately and pathetically attempting to cover up internationally documented crimes and the systematic starvation of the population across the blockaded Palestinian territory.
• Hamas blames Netanyahu for prolonging Gaza war, ignoring fate of Israeli captives IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of insisting on continuing the war on Gaza regardless of the lives or fate of Israeli captives held in the besieged enclave.
• Gaza: Site Management Cluster Monthly Situation Report (July 2025) UNRWA 12 Aug 2025
• Gaza health system 'catastrophic' with hospitals overwhelmed and medicines running out, WHO warns UN News 12 Aug 2025 -- Public health conditions in Gaza are "catastrophic", with hospitals operating far beyond capacity. Some life-saving medicines are totally out of stock, while deaths from malnutrition and disease are on the rise, the UN health agency warned on Tuesday.
• Gaza: UNESCO condemns 'unacceptable' killing of journalists UN News 12 Aug 2025 -- The UN organization which champions culture and education, UNESCO, has strongly condemned the targeted killing of six journalists in Palestine by an Israeli drone on 10 August.
• Record starvation and malnutrition in Gaza; more West Bank displacement UN News 12 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations continues to draw attention to the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, where starvation and malnutrition are at the highest levels since hostilities began nearly three years ago.
• Gaza: UN experts appalled by murder of Al Jazeera correspondents in Israeli strike OHCHR 12 Aug 2025 -- The deliberate killing of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, including correspondent Anas Al-Sharif, was an attempt to silence reporting on the ongoing genocide and starvation campaign in the besieged enclave, UN experts* said today, condemning the targeted attacks in the strongest possible terms.
• Israeli army continues to silence voices reporting its atrocities in Gaza, says UNRWA Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- The commissioner general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has condemned Israel for massacring five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, saying the occupying regime's military continues to silence voices reporting its atrocities in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• IRGC: Israel's killing of journalists 'direct attack' on human principles IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has condemned Israel for killing journalists, saying that targeting journalists is a direct assault on humanitarian principles and freedom of expression.
• Iran's top security official travels to Lebanon for key talks Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Iran's top security official travels to Lebanon in what has been billed as an important trip seeking to discuss concerns about the Lebanese security amid US pressure to disarm anti-Israeli resistance in the country, a move opposed by most Lebanese people.
• Joint statement on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Aug 2025 -- The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.
• Gaza conflict: Council of Europe member states should refrain from arms transfers that risk human rights violations Council of Europe 12 Aug 2025 -- The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, has made the following statement regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza:
• 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 Lebanon EC/CEU 12 Aug 2025
• EU, global partners call for swift action on imminent famine in Gaza Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Foreign ministers from dozens of countries and senior EU officials have warned that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached "unimaginable levels," calling on Israel to lift restrictions on aid and international humanitarian organizations operating in the besieged territory.
• Unacceptable attack on Al Jazeera journalist Government of Norway 12 Aug 2025 -- 'The targeted Israeli attack on the prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and several of his colleagues in Gaza City is outrageous and completely unacceptable', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
• Jordan condemns Israeli attack on Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an urgent statement has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's systematic attacks on Al Jazeera journalists and cameramen in Gaza.
• OIC Condemns Assassination of Six Journalists in Gaza Strip Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 12 Aug 2025 -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expresses unequivocal condemnation of the assassination of journalists Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammad Al-Khaldi, following the targeted attack by the Israeli army on a journalists' tent in Gaza City on Sunday.
• Israel is Paving the Way for Widespread Chaos in The Gaza Strip to Exacerbate Starvation and Killing—-The Occupation Forces Kill 86 People Waiting for Food in One Week, and 222 Died of Hunger Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 12 Aug 2025 -- The Israeli occupation forces killed six Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip, bringing the number of journalists killed since the Israeli aggression on the Strip to 242.
• The Spanish Government condemns Israel's attack that has caused the death of six journalists in Gaza Spain MFA 12 Aug 2025
• Spokesperson for DPRK Foreign Ministry on Israel's Attempt to Seize Gaza Strip KCNA 12 Aug 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on Tuesday as regards the fact that shortly ago, Israel openly revealed its attempt to completely occupy the Gaza Strip of Palestine:
• Support Gaza or face enemy attacks, Yemen warns as it launches new pro-Palestinian operation Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have strongly warned the country's fellow Arab and Muslim nations against abandoning the Palestinian cause, after conducting another successful pro-Palestinian operation.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Yemen UNOCHA 12 Aug 2025
• DFA Statement on 11 August 2025 Incident at Bajo De Masinloc Philippines DFA 12 Aug 2025 -- The Department is seriously concerned by the dangerous maneuvers of two vessels of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and the China Coast Guard (CCG), and their unlawful interference with a routine humanitarian operation for Filipino fisherfolk in and around the territorial sea of Bajo de Masinloc, which is a longstanding and integral part of Philippine territory.
• PH Navy exec sees more accidents in WPS amid 'illegal' China presence Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2025 -- As long as China continues its "illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive" (ICAD) actions, there will be more collisions and mishaps in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday.
• PCG commends BRP Suluan crew for bravery in WPS incident Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday commended the crew of the BRP Suluan for their bravery and conduct during an incident where two Chinese ships collided with each other at the Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
• House leaders condemn latest water cannon attack on PCG vessel Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2025 -- Leaders of the House of Representatives on Tuesday condemned the latest water cannon attack by the China Coast Guard (CCG) on a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel.
• Chinese ship in BdM out to ram PH vessel - Brawner Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2025 -- One of the Chinese ships in Bajo de Masinloc on Monday was out to ram the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday.
• DFA hits China for endangering PCG vessel in WPS, urges dialogue Philippine News Agency 12 Aug 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday afternoon criticized China over its latest "unlawful interference" with routine Philippine operations in the Bajo de Masinloc, also known as the Scarborough Shoal, resulting in the collision of its own vessels on Monday.
• OCHA urges Security Council to prevent starvation in Yemen UNOCHA 12 Aug 2025 -- Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Yemen by Ramesh Rajasingham, OCHA Director of Coordination, on behalf of Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
• Situation in Yemen 'Deeply Fragile' amid Ongoing Regional Turmoil, Special Envoy Warns, Urging Security Council to Support De-Escalation Efforts towards National Ceasefire UN Security Council 12 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations mediator for Yemen urged the Security Council today to support efforts to de-escalate fighting towards a nationwide ceasefire, advance political talks and economic stabilization, and work with regional and international partners to prevent the country from being drawn deeper into the Middle East conflict.
• Yemen: 'Regional turmoil continues to erode prospects for peace,' Security Council hears UN News 12 Aug 2025 -- UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, briefing the Security Council on Tuesday, voiced concern over the latest clashes between Government forces and Houthi rebel militia.
• Collaborative action from the international community is needed as Yemen faces worsening food insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
• WFP urges life-saving support for Myanmar's Rakhine State as hunger surges WFP 12 Aug 2025 -- The World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently calling for more humanitarian support in Rakhine State, where a deadly combination of conflict, blockades, and funding cuts is driving a dramatic rise in hunger and malnutrition.
• Myanmar: Rights investigators reveal 'systematic torture', sexual violence UN News 12 Aug 2025 -- UN-mandated independent investigators have uncovered "systematic torture" in Myanmar's military-run detention facilities - including beatings, electric shocks, strangulations and gang rape - a pattern of atrocities which is intensifying across the country.
• Statement on Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Process Australia DFAT 12 Aug 2025 -- Australia welcomes the announcement of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington on 8 August 2025.
• CURBING NAXALISM India PIB 12 Aug 2025 -- The Left Wing Extremists perpetrate violence and kill innocent civilians and Security Forces as they believe in violence as the means to capture State power
• US designates Baloch separatist group in Pakistan as foreign terrorist organization IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- The United States has designated a Baloch separatist group, based in Pakistan, as a foreign terrorist organization over deadly terrorist attacks in Balochistan province.
• Pakistan Welcomes US Designation of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Aug 2025 -- Pakistan welcomes the U.S. decision of designating Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations, also adding Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA.
• Following the successful engagements by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District from 7-9 August 2025, during which forty seven khwarij were sent to hell; on night 10/11 August 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in surrounding areas of Sambaza along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border. ISPR Pakistan 12 Aug 2025
• Up to $5 Million Reward Offer for Information Leading to the Arrest and/or Conviction of Haitian Gang Leader of Foreign Terrorist Organization Viv Ansanm US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction, in any country, of Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, a.k.a. "Barbecue."
• Sanctioning Critical Minerals Traffickers Stoking Armed Conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2025 -- Today, the United States is sanctioning armed groups carrying out illegal mining and supply chain actors profiteering from conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
• Treasury Sanctions Entities Linked to Violence and Illegal Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo US Treasury 12 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on entities linked to armed group violence and the sale of critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Eastern DRC has experienced thousands of civilian deaths and a mass displacement crisis due to ongoing instability, which has been exacerbated recently by the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement's (M23) territorial control and reprisal attacks from DRC-aligned militias. M23, a U.S.- and United Nations-designated armed group, has rapidly expanded its territorial control in eastern DRC and is responsible for human rights abuses.
• The world has the tools to end Haiti's crisis - it's time to use them UN News 12 Aug 2025 -- During her final briefing as resident and humanitarian coordinator for Haiti, Ulrika Richardson struggled to describe the realities of life in Haiti.
• Haitian Gang Leader 'Barbecue' Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions US Dept. of Justice 12 Aug 2025 -- An indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court charging Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, 48, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Bazile Richardson, also known as Fredo, Fred Lion, Leo Danger, and Lepe Blode, 48, a naturalized U.S. citizen, with leading a conspiracy to transfer funds from the United States to Cherizier to fund his gang activities in Haiti in violation of the U.S sanctions imposed on Cherizier. Cherizier is a fugitive believed to be Haiti.
• Sudan: UN 'deeply alarmed' by major attack on besieged El Fasher UN News 12 Aug 2025 -- The UN has expressed deep alarm over a large-scale assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia on El Fasher, the government-held capital of Sudan's North Darfur State, and the nearby Abu Shouk displacement camp, which has been under siege since April 2024.

News Reports

• Pakistan-U.S Counterterrorism Dialogue Joint Press Statement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Aug 2025 -- Pakistan and the United States held the latest round of the Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on 12 August 2025, reaffirming their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
• Meeting on economic issues President of Russia 12 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting on economic issues.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 12, 2025 PRC MofA 12 Aug 2025
• China continues to suspend or removes export-control measures on some U.S. entities: ministry People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- China's commerce ministry announced Tuesday that it has continued to suspend or removed export-control measures on some U.S. entities from Tuesday, in line with the consensus reached during the high-level China-U.S. economic and trade meeting in Stockholm.
• Xi Jinping Has a Phone Call with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva PRC MofA 12 Aug 2025 -- On August 12, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the latter's request.
• Xi says China, Brazil can set example of unity, self-reliance in Global South PRC MND 12 Aug 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is ready to work with Brazil to set an example of unity and self-reliance among major countries in the Global South, and jointly build a more just world and a more sustainable planet.
• Full text: Joint Statement on China-U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting in Stockholm People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- Joint Statement on China-U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting in Stockholm
• China's Customs Tariff Commission announces to suspend 24% additional tariff rate on US goods for an additional period of 90 days Global Times 12 Aug 2025 -- To implement the consensus reached in the China-US economic and trade consultations, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday that it will modify the additional tariffs on articles of the US set forth in the Announcement of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council No. 4 of 2025, by suspending 24 percentage points of that rate for an additional period of 90 days, starting on August 12, 2025, while retaining the remaining additional ad valorem rate of 10 percent on those articles.
• Trump suggests Nvidia sell scaled-down GPU chip to China, a carefully planned 'wanting it all' approach: analysts Global Times 12 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he might allow Nvidia to sell a scaled-down version of its next-generation advanced GPU chip in China, with a 30 percent to 50 percent reduction in performance, US media reported on Monday local time. Chinese analysts said that this could be another H20 chip - a downgraded version specific for the Chinese market - to meet export control requirements, although the training capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) large models would be over five times that of the H20.
• Chinese envoy refutes US' unreasonable accusations against China over Panama Canal issue Global Times 12 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese envoy refuted the US unreasonable accusations against China over the Panama Canal issue at a high-level open debate on maritime security held by the UN.
• China extends suspension of measures against 11 US entities for 90 days, pauses measures against 6 others on Unreliable Entity List Global Times 12 Aug 2025 -- To implement the consensus reached at recent high-level China-US economic and trade talks, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Tuesday that starting August 12, 2025, China will extend for 90 days the suspension of measures under the Unreliable Entity List Working Mechanism issued on April 4, and suspend the measures issued on April 9.
• China to suspend export control measures on 16 US entities for 90 days, terminate measures on 12 others: MOFCOM Global Times 12 Aug 2025 -- Commenting on a media query about the export control list, as the China-US Joint Statement in Stockholm stated that China will take or maintain necessary measures to suspend or remove non-tariff countermeasures against the US, a Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson said on Tuesday that MOFCOM had issued Announcements No. 21 and No. 22 on April 4 and April 9, 2025, adding 28 US entities to the export control list and prohibiting the export of dual-use items to them in accordance with relevant export control laws and regulations.
• China slams G7 mechanism members' remarks on Hong Kong's law enforcement activities People's Daily 12 Aug 2025 -- 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 Special Administrative Region government, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
• U.S. supports Taiwan's Pacific Islands Forum attendance: Official CNA 12 Aug 2025 -- The United States on Monday expressed its disappointment over the Solomon Islands' decision not to invite Taiwan and other "dialogue and development partners" to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting next month.
• Taiwan's interior minister clarifies China 'recognition' comment CNA 12 Aug 2025 -- "Maintaining the status quo is Taiwan's greatest consensus," Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) said Tuesday, a day after she triggered a political backlash by suggesting that Taiwan "recognizes" the People's Republic of China (PRC).
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Aug 2025
• Telephone conversation with Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un President of Russia 12 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un.
• Firing Practice Contest of Artillery Sub-units of Large Combined Units of KPA Conducted in DPRK KCNA 12 Aug 2025 -- A firing practice contest of tactical artillery sub-units under the large combined units of the Korean People's Army was conducted on August 11 according to the combat drill plan of the KPA General Staff for perfecting the capability to fight a war and battle readiness of the entire army.
• DPRK Premier Inspects Various Sectors KCNA 12 Aug 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, made a field survey of the construction of the Samjiyon Tourist Resort and major enterprises in the city of Hamhung.
• Iran Reports 21,000 Arrests During June War With Israel RFE/RL 12 Aug 2025 -- Iranian police say they detained around 21,000 people for alleged security violations during the 12-day war with Israel in June, a figure far higher than earlier official estimates.
• Iran slams Israel's attacks on vaccine production facilities, public health centers Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat has denounced Israel's attacks during the 12-day imposed war on Iran's vaccine and drug production facilities and public health centers as a clear violation of international law and a threat to regional and global biological security.
• President Pezeshkian: Scientists assassinated for their commitment to advancing Iran IRNA 12 Aug 2025 -- In a strong condemnation of the inaction by self-proclaimed advocates of human rights and peace concerning the crimes of the Israeli regime, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran's scientists have dedicated themselves solely to serving their people, yet they have been assassinated by the Israeli regime.
• A message from Prime Minister Netanyahu to the people of Iran Israel - Prime Minister 12 Aug 2025
• Iran-Iraq security deal provides basis for sustainable security in region: Larijani Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has praised the security agreement signed earlier this week between Tehran and Baghdad, saying it lays the foundation for sustainable security in West Asia.
• Prime Minister receives a telephone call from the President of Uzbekistan India MEA 12 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
• Doorstop - Melbourne Prime Minister of Australia 12 Aug 2025
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer Prime Minister of Canada 12 Aug 2025 -- Yesterday, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer.
• Gitanas Nausėda spoke with the Finnish President President of the Republic of Lithuania 12 Aug 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda spoke by telephone with President Alexander Stubb of Finland on Tuesday to discuss the international security situation and possible negotiations on peace in Ukraine.
• 'Come to me, coward': Maduro dares Trump over $50 million bounty Press TV 12 Aug 2025 -- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has challenged US President Donald Trump to arrest him after Washington announced it was doubling a bounty to $50 million for any information leading to his arrest.
• Samvel Karapetyan Seeks $500M in Arbitration Against Armenia Over Utility Seizure Sputnik 12 Aug 2025 -- Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan has launched arbitration proceedings against Armenia for seizing his utility company, Electric Networks of Armenia, in a bid to secure $500 million in compensation, his lawyers said on Tuesday.