13 August 2025 Military News |
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- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf Returns Home from Deployment in Support of Southern Border Operations US Coast Guard 13 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) crew returned to their home port on Coast Guard Base Alameda, California, Sunday, following a 70-day patrol operating along the Southwest maritime boundary line (MBL) near San Diego.
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- USNS Comfort Departs Trinidad Final CP25 Mission Stop US Navy 13 Aug 2025 -- The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed from Port of Spain, Trinidad, August 11, 2025, the last mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25). During the seven-day visit, the team worked alongside Trinbagonians to provide medical care and support construction projects, community relations events and side-by-side training in several subject matter exchanges.
- Northern Strike Brings Electromagnetic Warfare to the Front Lines Army News 13 Aug 2025 -- In modern warfare, battles are not only fought with rifles, tanks and artillery. Some of the most decisive victories are won across the electromagnetic spectrum.
- South Carolina Guard, Colombian Medics Strengthen Life-Saving Skills at Exercise Army News 13 Aug 2025 -- Backed by a 13-year alliance through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, South Carolina National Guard Airmen and Soldiers joined forces with Colombian medical personnel to strengthen critical battlefield response skills through Tactical Combat Casualty Care, or TCCC, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear, or CBRN, training during exercise Relámpago de los Andes 2025 — a multinational exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and partnership.
- Texas Army Guard Sharpens Battle Command in Warfighter Exercise Army News 13 Aug 2025 -- The Texas Army National Guard's 36th Infantry Division wrapped up a high-stakes Warfighter exercise this month, putting its command teams and staff through a grueling, simulated campaign that tested their ability to plan, coordinate and fight as a unified force — all without firing a single live round.
- Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar Commissions New Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter Earl Cunningham in Kodiak, Alaska DHS 13 Aug 2025 -- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar attended the commissioning of the USCG Earl Cunningham, the service's newest Fast Response Cutter (FRC).
- U. S. Space Force Space Systems Command, United Launch Alliance successfully launch USSF-106 mission aboard Vulcan rocket United States Space Force 13 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command partnered with United Launch Alliance for the inaugural National Security Space Launch mission using a Vulcan VC4S (Vulcan with Centaur upper stage and four solid rocket motors) rocket Aug. 12 at 8:56 p.m. EDT, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
- Russia-Belarus Zapad Drills to Practice Use of Tactical Nuclear Arms, Oreshnik - Reports Sputnik 13 Aug 2025 -- Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said that the joint Belarusian-Russian military exercises Zapad-2025 in September will practice planning the use of nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik complex, the Belta news agency reported on Wednesday.
- Denys Shmyhal and the Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom discussed preparations for the next Ramstein-format meeting Ukraine MOD 13 Aug 2025
- Denys Shmyhal discussed the development of joint projects with the CEO of Rheinmetall Group Ukraine MOD 13 Aug 2025
- Denys Shmyhal held talks with the Minister of Defence of Poland: Development of joint production and the SAFE support mechanism Ukraine MOD 13 Aug 2025
- In July, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine authorized seven new vehicle models for operational use Ukraine MOD 13 Aug 2025
- Denys Shmyhal: The Ministry of Defence is developing systemic changes to support released from captivity Ukraine MOD 13 Aug 2025
- The Ukrainian military received the first thousand drones through the DOT-Chain Defence weapons marketplace Ukraine MOD 13 Aug 2025
- Germany to fund $500m PURL package for Ukraine NATO 13 Aug 2025 -- Germany announced today (13 August 2025) that it will fund a $500 million package of military equipment and munitions for Ukraine sourced from the United States, under NATO's new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the announcement as a strong demonstration of Germany's enduring commitment to Ukraine's defence.
- Ministry of National Defense: Minister Ku Presides Over Disaster Response Center Coordination Meeting, Commends Troops for Proactive Disaster Relief Efforts ROC MND 13 Aug 2025
- Senior Chinese officer holds talks with chief of Australian Defence Force PRC MND 13 Aug 2025 -- General Liu Zhenli, member of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and chief of staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department, held talks with the visiting Admiral David Johnston, chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Beijing on August 13, 2025.
- The Chief of the Defence Force meets with General Liu Zhenli of the People's Liberation Army Australia DOD 13 Aug 2025 -- On 13 August 2025, the Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, met the Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department, People's Liberation Army, General Liu Zhenli in Beijing.
- PNG welcomes humanitarian mission Australia DOD 13 Aug 2025 -- The thrum of engines from the USS Pearl Harbor echoed across the Port of Lae, PNG, signalling the start of Pacific Partnership - the US Navy's largest annual humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Federal Council determines next steps regarding procurement of fighter aircraft Federal Council - Swiss Government 13 Aug 2025 -- Talks held over the summer have made it clear that the USA is not prepared to deviate from its position. Consequently, Switzerland is unable to assert a fixed price for the F-35A fighter aircraft. At its meeting on 13 August, the Federal Council determined the next steps and instructed the DDPS to examine various options in depth by the end of November.
- Infantry Fighting Vehicle 2000: Federal Council approves agreement to expand operator group Federal Council - Swiss Government 13 Aug 2025 -- Through its membership in the CV90 Club (Combat Vehicle 90 operator group), Switzerland benefits from efficient and cost-effective maintenance of its Infantry Fighting Vehicle 2000 while gaining valuable insights into ongoing developments. The Czech Republic and Slovakia are now set to join the group, which facilitates information exchange among user nations. The Federal Council approved the agreement to expand the operator group at its meeting on 13 August.
- Nigeria - Munitions, Precision Bombs, and Precision Rockets DSCA 13 Aug 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Nigeria of Munitions, Precision Bombs, and Precision Rockets and related equipment for an estimated cost of $346 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Lithuania and the U.S. are co-preparing a 20-year Pabradė Training Area development plan Lithuania MND 13 Aug 2025 -- Lithuania and the United States are crafting a long-term plan for developing military infrastructure and training territory at the Pabradė Training Area
- A look at the Defence news 4 - 10 August Netherlands Ministry of Defence 13 Aug 2025
- Finland and United States sign first DCA implementing agreement Finnish MoD 13 Aug 2025 -- Finland and the United States signed the Implementing Agreement Regarding Infrastructure in Implementation of the Agreement on Defence Cooperation Between the Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of the United States of America on 13 August 2025.
- Israel's Elbit signs major arms deal with undisclosed European country Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- Israel's military manufacturer Elbit Systems says it has signed a $1.64-billion agreement to supply advanced weaponry to an undisclosed European country.
- PAF gets 5 more 'Black Hawk' choppers Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday formally received five brand new S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters, further boosting its capability to do a variety of air missions, especially humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
- ENABLING COMPETITION IN THE COMMERCIAL SPACE INDUSTRY The White House 13 Aug 2025
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Enables Competition in the Commercial Space Industry The White House 13 Aug 2025
- Vietnamese PM calls for ongoing tariff talks with U.S. People's Daily 13 Aug 2025 -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Ministry of Industry and Trade to continue tariff negotiations with the United States to secure the most favorable commitments for Vietnam, aiming for a comprehensive, balanced and sustainable trade agreement, Vietnam News Agency reported Wednesday.
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- 13 August 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 13 Aug 2025
- FM Sa'ar meets with delegation of journalists Israel MFA 13 Aug 2025 -- FM Sa'ar: "A two-state solution? A Palestinian state in the heart of Israel would indeed be a solution - a solution for those who seek to eliminate us. We will not let this happen."
- Israel in talks with South Sudan to forcibly transfer Palestinians from Gaza: Report Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- Israel is reportedly negotiating with the war-torn South Sudan to forcibly transfer Palestinians from Gaza, advancing its mass expulsion agenda as Gaza lies in ruins after months of bombardment.
- Gaza authorities say Israel is deliberately 'engineering starvation' Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- Gaza's Interior Ministry says Israel is deliberately fueling chaos and "engineering starvation" by preventing aid from reaching those in need across the beseiged Palestinian region.
- Hamas delegation arrives in Egypt for talks to halt Israel's genocidal war in Gaza Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- A high-ranking delegation from the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has arrived in Egypt for talks aimed at halting Israel's genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip.
- Malnutrition deaths mark 'latest in the war on children' in Gaza: UNRWA chief UN News 13 Aug 2025 -- At least 100 children in Gaza have died from malnutrition and hunger, prompting humanitarians to underscore the need to speed up medical evacuations from the enclave while also allowing more food to enter.
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory UNOCHA 13 Aug 2025 -- OCHA warns that Israeli air strikes and bombardment across several areas of the Gaza Strip - including Gaza governorate - continue to kill, injure and displace people and destroy civilian infrastructure.
- UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: No one should stay silent when children die UNRWA 13 Aug 2025
- UNRWA chief: Israel killed or wounded over 40,000 children in Gaza Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- The head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) says more than 40,000 children have either been killed or injured following Israel's genocidal war and an all-out blockade of Gaza.
- UN experts appalled by relentless Israeli attacks on Gaza's healthcare system OHCHR 13 Aug 2025 -- The targeted destruction of Gaza's healthcare system by the Israel Defense Forces amounts to "medicide," UN experts* said today, accusing Israel of deliberately attacking and starving healthcare workers, paramedics and hospitals to wipe out medical care in the besieged enclave.
- Israel intentionally kills journalists in Gaza: UN rights rapporteur IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, says Israel intentionally kills journalists in Gaza to prevent real-time professional reporting on its crimes.
- Israel's war on Gaza healthcare system 'medicide': UN experts Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- Israel is committing "medicide" in Gaza through the systematic destruction of the territory's healthcare system, UN experts have warned.
- UN chief Guterres puts Israel 'on notice' over sexual violence by military forces Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has issued a warning to Israel regarding its potential inclusion in the world body's "blacklist" of entities and groups suspected of involvement in sexual violence during armed conflicts.
- Iran's top security official vows support for Lebanon's independent decisions IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani says that any decision made by the Lebanese government in consultation with the "resistance" would be respected by Tehran.
- Iran committed to Lebanon's national interests: Top security official IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has emphasized Iran's unwavering commitment to the national interests of Lebanon.
- Larijani: Iran respects Lebanon's sovereignty, urges politicians to differentiate between friends, foes Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Larijani, has dismissed allegations that Iran seeks to meddle in Lebanon's internal affairs, urging Lebanese politicians to carefully differentiate between friends and foes.
- 'We will stand by Lebanon in any circumstances,' says Iran's top security official in Beirut Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has expressed the Islamic Republic's unwavering support for the government and people of Lebanon in various circumstances, as he arrived in Beirut as part of a regional trip following his two-day visit to neighboring Iraq.
- OIC Condemns Expansionist Statements of Israeli Occupation's Prime Minister, Warns of Dangerous Implications on Regional and World Security and Stability Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 13 Aug 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its condemnation and rejection of the provocative statements made by the Israeli occupation's Prime Minister about the so-called "greater Israel vision."
- Arab League, Jordan slam Netanyahu over 'Greater Israel' statement Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- The Arab League and Jordan have condemned recent remarks by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he said he feels "very" attached to the so-called vision of "a Greater Israel."
- Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Occupation's Prime Minister's Statements on 'Greater Israel Vision' SPA 13 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation in the strongest terms possible of the statements made by the Prime Minister of the Israeli occupation government regarding the so-called "Vision of Greater Israel," and expresses its outright rejection of the settlement and expansionist plans adopted by the Israeli occupation authorities. The Kingdom affirms the historical and legal right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent and sovereign state on their own land, in accordance with the relevant international laws
- Senior EU officials, 24 FMs pledge urgent action to stop starvation in Gaza People's Daily 13 Aug 2025 -- Twenty-four foreign ministers from Britain, France, Australia, and other countries have jointly pledged to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, stressing that the humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached what they called "unimaginable levels."
- Chinese naval troops expel US warship intruding into territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao: spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday expelled a US warship when it intruded into Chinese territorial waters near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea.
- China Forces US Destroyer Out of Territorial Waters Near Scarborough Shoal Sputnik 13 Aug 2025 -- The Chinese military drove a US destroyer away from the disputed island of Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan) on Wednesday, the China Central Television (CCTV) channel reported, citing the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
- PLA Navy expels US warship for intruding into territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao: spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- The USS Higgins destroyer on Wednesday illegally intruded into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao without authorization from the Chinese government.
- Exclusive: Video clips expose Philippine ship's dangerous maneuvers during August 11 Huangyan Dao intrusion Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard ship 4406 conducted highly dangerous maneuvers on Chinese law enforcement vessels during its intrusion into waters near China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea on August 11, videos exclusively obtained by the Global Times from a source on Wednesday showed.
- DFA 'aware' of US freedom of navigation ops near Scarborough Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday night said it is "aware" of the freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs) conducted by the United States near the Bajo de Masinloc.
- Collision of Chinese ships underscores need for restraint - Australia Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- The Australian Embassy in Manila on Wednesday expressed "serious concern" over the collision of two Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc, saying the incident underscores the urgent need for "restraint" in the area.
- Upholding PH maritime rights 'non-negotiable' - Legarda Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday reaffirmed the Philippines' firm position on its maritime rights, emphasizing that adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award is "non-negotiable."
- Nafarrete affirms PA role in CADC in 1st meeting with Teodoro Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete has affirmed the service's commitment to the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) during a courtesy call with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. earlier this week.
- Measures in place in case PH ships hit by Chinese vessels in WPS - AFP Philippine News Agency 13 Aug 2025 -- Contingency plans are in place in case the Aug. 11 Chinese harassment in Bajo de Masinloc resulted in a Filipino casualty, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday.
- China emphasizes importance of safeguarding Red Sea shipping lanes, promoting political resolution to Yemen issue Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese envoy emphasized the need to safeguard the Red Sea shipping lanes and promote a political resolution to the Yemen issue at the UN on Tuesday, calling for a joint effort from the international community to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.
- Syrian Arab tribes declare 'mobilization' against US-backed SDF militants Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- Various Arab tribes in northern Syria have put forth statements demanding a "general mobilization" against the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a US-backed group of Kurdish militants.
- HTS regime requests Russian patrols in south Syria to limit Israeli incursions: Report Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- The Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) regime in Syria is reportedly seeking to reinstate Russian military patrols in the southern governorates in the Arab country with the primary objective of curbing Israeli military incursions in the region.
- Urgent action is needed as humanitarian needs of children and families in As-Sweida continue to surge UNICEF 13 Aug 2025 -- The impact of recent violence in Syria's As-Sweida Governorate in July and early August continues to affect children and families. The violence, which reportedly left at least 22 children killed and 21 more injured, also caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure and further complicated the humanitarian response efforts.
- Syria: UNICEF calls for safe access to children in Sweida as needs mount UN News 13 Aug 2025 -- Humanitarians must be able to reach families affected by the "deeply alarming" recent violence in Syria's Sweida region who need food and other basics to survive, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday.
- Developments in the Caucasus; Araghchi consultating with Russian foreign mnister's special envoy IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- In a meeting with the Special Representative of the Russian Foreign Minister, Igor Khovayev, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed out the alignment of the two countries' positions on important regional issues.
- Iran warns South Caucasus peace deals must not alter region's geopolitics Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- Iran's top diplomat has advocated for regional solutions to the South Caucasus crises, warning that any peace deal containing plans to reopen blocked routes in the region must not alter the region's geopolitics or disrupt other countries' lines of communication.
- Security Council Press Statement on Sudan UN Security Council 13 Aug 2025 -- The members of the Security Council rejected the announcement of the establishment of a parallel governing authority in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They expressed grave concern about the implications of such actions which represent a direct threat to Sudan's territorial integrity and unity and further risk exacerbating the ongoing conflict in Sudan, fragmenting the country and worsening an already dire humanitarian situation.
- Security Council rejects creation of rival government in Sudan UN News 13 Aug 2025 -- The UN Security Council has rejected the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) declaration last month of a rival administration in parts of Sudan it controls, warning the move threatens the country's unity and risks worsening the brutal conflict between the militia and forces of the military government.
- 'Only hunger and bombs' for besieged civilians in Sudan's El Fasher UN News 13 Aug 2025 -- UN human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed outrage over Monday's deadly large-scale attack by the Rapid Support Forces militia on El Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, which has been besieged by the RSF since April last year.
- Sudan: Türk outraged after RSF kills at least 57 civilians in El Fasher and Abu Shouk IDP camp OHCHR 13 Aug 2025 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today expressed outrage at the large-scale attack by the Rapid Support Forces on the besieged city of El Fasher and the adjoining Abu Shouk camp for the internally displaced that left scores of civilians dead.
- Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 13 August 2025 UK FCDO 13 Aug 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan.
- Uganda: Besigye bail denials seriously troubling OHCHR 13 Aug 2025 -- Repeated denials of bail to detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale are seriously troubling.
- Sri Lanka has opportunity to break from past - Türk OHCHR 13 Aug 2025 -- A report published today by the UN Human Rights Office calls on Sri Lanka's Government to seize the historic opportunity to break with entrenched impunity, implement transformative reforms, and deliver long-overdue justice and accountability for serious violations and abuses committed in the past, including international crimes.
- UN says Sri Lanka has 'historic opportunity' to end impunity, deliver justice UN News 13 Aug 2025 -- Sri Lanka's Government has a "historic opportunity" to end decades of impunity and deliver justice for victims of past violations, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) has said, urging sweeping reforms to address crimes committed during and after the country's civil war.
- WFP Statement on Helicopter incident in Solle WFP 13 Aug 2025 -- Dakar, Senegal: On 12 August, a WFP-chartered helicopter landed in Solle, north-west Burkina Faso, to deliver humanitarian cargo.
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- CISA and Partners Release Asset Inventory Guidance to Strengthen Operational Technology Security CISA 13 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL), and New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ), released new guidance to help operational technology (OT) owners and operators across all critical infrastructure sectors create and maintain comprehensive OT asset inventories and taxonomies.
- NSA Joins CISA and Others to Share OT Asset Inventory Guidance NSA / Central Security Service 13 Aug 2025 -- The National Security Agency (NSA) is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and others to release the Cybersecurity Technical Report (CTR), "Foundations for OT Cybersecurity: Asset Inventory Guidance for Owners and Operators."
- DNI Clapper to NSA Director Rogers: "That's OUR story, and we're stickin' to it" Director of National Intelligence 13 Aug 2025 -- Today, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard declassified a Top Secret email from then-DNI James Clapper exposing his efforts to suppress concerns raised by then-National Security Agency (NSA) Director Mike Rogers regarding the politicized January 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) that President Obama ordered.
- Estonia is expelling a member of the staff of the Russian embassy Estonia MFA 13 Aug 2025 -- Today 13 August, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Russian embassy to present a diplomatic note on declaring the First Secretary of the Russian embassy's staff persona non grata. The diplomat must leave Estonia.
- Leaked Files Reveal Serbia's Secret Expansion of Chinese-Made Surveillance RFE/RL 13 Aug 2025 -- The Serbian government is substantially expanding its advanced Chinese-made surveillance system, leaked documents reviewed by RFE/RL show, despite years of protests and backlash from the public over its use.
- CISA and Partners Release Asset Inventory Guidance to Strengthen Operational Technology Security CISA 13 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL), and New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ), released new guidance to help operational technology (OT) owners and operators across all critical infrastructure sectors create and maintain comprehensive OT asset inventories and taxonomies.
- NSA Joins CISA and Others to Share OT Asset Inventory Guidance NSA / Central Security Service 13 Aug 2025 -- The National Security Agency (NSA) is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and others to release the Cybersecurity Technical Report (CTR), "Foundations for OT Cybersecurity: Asset Inventory Guidance for Owners and Operators."
- Remote, Symbolic, Strategic: Alaska Takes Center Stage For Trump-Putin Meeting RFE/RL 13 Aug 2025 -- For Putin, the summit's location signals a subtle but significant win, according to Matthew Schmidt, a professor of homeland security and international affairs at the University of New Haven. The Russian media, Schmidt said, has praised the choice of holding the summit in a place that was once Russian territory until it was sold to the United States in 1867 for $7.2 million.
- EU Scrambles For Relevance Ahead Of Trump-Putin Alaska Summit RFE/RL 13 Aug 2025 -- The planned meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, last left Europe scrambling.
- Orban calls for EU-Russia summit, rejects joint statement on Ukraine People's Daily 13 Aug 2025 -- The European Union (EU) should not set conditions for talks to which its leaders are not invited, but should initiate its own summit with Russia, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Tuesday, explaining why Hungary did not join a joint EU statement on Ukraine.
- Meeting with Federal Taxation Service Head Daniil Yegorov President of Russia 13 Aug 2025 -- The President had a working meeting with Head of the Federal Taxation Service Daniil Yegorov. The FTS Head reported on tax revenues to the budget for the first seven months of 2025 and discussed certain areas of the agency's work.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 13, 2025 PRC MofA 13 Aug 2025
- Why Xi Is Closely Watching The Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska RFE/RL 13 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far been met with skepticism and anxiety in Ukraine and across Europe, but there's one place where it's being welcomed: China.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Wang Yi Chairing the Tenth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Holding the Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand PRC MofA 13 Aug 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Wang Yi Chairing the Tenth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Holding the Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Q: Can you offer some background information on the tenth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting? What does China, the host country, expect from this meeting? What is China's consideration for holding the Informal Discussion Between the Foreign Ministers of China, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Thailand?
- They are just aimed at creating anxiety: Chinese FM responds to accusations that Chinese companies are building a network of ports to exercise control Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry over US officials and analysts saying that Chinese companies have built up a network of ports around the world to exercise control over global commerce, conduct espionage, and enable far-seas missions for the Chinese military, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday stated that these accusations are just aimed at creating anxiety.
- FM spokesperson responds to question over Nauru govt reportedly announcing AU$1 billion development project with a Chinese company Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- In response to a question on whether the Foreign Ministry can confirm the Nauru government releasing a statement announcing an AU$1 billion socio-economic development project with a Chinese company, FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that"I am not aware of the specifics that you mentioned. On overseas projects invested by Chinese companies, I would refer you to competent authorities."
- China implements zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries People's Daily 13 Aug 2025 -- On a quiet weekday afternoon in a Beijing coffee shop, customers savor their drinks, largely unaware of the extraordinary journey behind each bean.
- Closing arguments in Jimmy Lai security case delayed over health concerns Radio Free Asia 13 Aug 2025 -- Closing arguments in the trial of Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong's now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, were postponed on Friday over concerns for Lai's health. It was the second time the proceedings were postponed this week.
- China unveils new stimulus plan to subsidize consumption-linked loans Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- China's central government will offer interest subsidies for consumption loans for individuals and business entities in the consumer services sector for the first time, as a part of the country's new policy toolkit to stimulate consumption, a finance official said on Wednesday.
- Spokesperson responds to DPP's plan to bar cars from mainland, calling it a move blocking cross-Straits economic exchange Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Using the guise of "security" to bar Taiwan compatriots from buying and using high-quality mainland products, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are doing everything in their power to stifle cross-Straits economic exchange and cooperation, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Wednesday, responding to comments from the DPP authorities claiming to block mainland-made vehicles—including BYD's electric models -- from entering the island by the excuses of security and industrial concerns.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 13 Aug 2025
- DPP authorities act as main accomplice in US effort to hollow out Taiwan's industries: Mainland spokesperson on US' semiconductor tariff hike and TSMC's Arizona plant Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that US President Donald Trump said he will impose a 100 percent tariff on imported goods such as semiconductors, and claimed TSMC will build world's largest wafer fabrication plant in Arizona backed with $300 billion, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated on Wednesday that when TSMC previously announced an additional $100 billion investment in the US, it sparked panic and public discontent in Taiwan; a $300 billion plan would further erode the island's economic vitality and autonomy. The DPP authorities are the biggest accomplice to the US in hollowing out Taiwan's industries.
- DPP staging farce with outdated politicians to hype 'international presence' cannot change fact Taiwan is part of China: spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on former UK prime minister Boris Johnson's referring to Taiwan as a "country" during a recent event in Taipei and calling Western countries to build economic and political relations with the island, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that Taiwan is part of China and has never been a country.
- It serves as a vivid history lesson: spokesperson on Taiwan compatriots watching 'Dead to Rights' on the mainland Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- On Wednesday morning, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office held a regular press conference, where spokesperson Zhu Fenglian responded to reporters' questions on recent cross-Straits hot topics.
- DPP authorities' relying on external forces and military means to pursue independence only leads to downfall: Mainland spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Responding to Lai Ching-te's announcement that the defense budget for the Taiwan region in 2026 will be raised to surpass 3 percent of GDP, primarily for military purchases from the US, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the mainstream public opinion in the island of Taiwan is for peace, development, dialogue and cooperation.
- DPP caves to US on 20% tariff, $400b investment pledge - 'unlimited sell-out of Taiwan': spokesperson Global Times 13 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on US imposition of a 20 percent "reciprocal tariff" on the island of Taiwan, higher than the 15 percent rate on Japan and South Korea, and on remarks by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te that the tariff rate could be negotiable with a possible pledge to increase investment in the US by $400 billion, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Taiwan residents and industries are deeply disappointed by the DPP authorities' response.
- Rules on restoring Taiwan citizenship to be tightened over China fears CNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has proposed an amendment that would allow it to refuse restoring Taiwanese citizenship to Taiwan-born individuals who obtained Chinese identity documents unless they met qualifying criteria.
- Putin holds phone conversation with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin People's Daily 13 Aug 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday had a telephone conversation with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and updated him on the upcoming meeting between the Russian and U.S. leaders, according to the Kremlin.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Holds Phone Conversation with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, held a phone conversation with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on August 12.
- Foreign Minister Araqchi, Armenian deputy foreign minister discuss regional developments in Tehran IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan, who is on a visit to Tehran, has met and conferred with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
- Araghchi: Western sanctions must be recognized as crimes against humanity IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says sanctions imposed by the United States and other Western countries are inhumane and should be recognized as crimes against humanity.
- President Pezeshkian to Netanyahu: Stop falsely sympathizing with Iranians and think about Gaza crimes IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has once again slammed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for his deceptive and interventionist remarks about the Islamic Republic of Iran and its people.
- Iranian Lawmaker Warns UN Sanctions Could Lead To NPT Withdrawal RFE/RL 13 Aug 2025 -- An Iranian lawmaker has warned European powers that reimposing UN sanctions against the Islamic republic could compel Iran to withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- Egyptian foreign minister holds mediation talks between Iran and IAEA IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- The Egyptian foreign minister held separate phone talks with the Iranian foreign minister and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Nuclear chief calls for IAEA condemnation of assassination of Iranian scientists IRNA 13 Aug 2025 -- Vice President and Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should condemn the Israeli regime's killing of Iranian nuclear scientists.
- Iranian nuclear officials: No surrender to pressure; prepared until threats end Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- Iran's nuclear chief has vowed that the Islamic Republic would remain unbowed in the face of bullying powers' excessive demands regarding the country's peaceful nuclear energy program.
- France, Germany and UK Send Iran an Ultimatum on the Nuclear Deal Sputnik 13 Aug 2025 -- The E3 countries - the United Kingdom, France and Germany - told the United Nations that they are ready to reimpose sanctions against Iran if Tehran does not agree to a nuclear deal by the end of August, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a letter it had seen.
- Iran says it has stopped electricity exports to Iraq Press TV 13 Aug 2025 -- Iran's state electricity company Tavanir says it has stopped power exports to neighboring Iraq to be able to respond to rising domestic demand.
- PM call with Prime Minister Schoof of the Netherlands: 13 August 2025 Gov.UK 13 Aug 2025
- Prime Minister's call with European leaders and the President of the United States: 13 August 2025 Gov.UK 13 Aug 2025
- Doorstop - Brisbane Prime Minister of Australia 13 Aug 2025
- Visa Revocations and Restrictions on Brazilian Government Officials and Former PAHO Officials Involved in the Cuban Regime's Labor Export Scheme US Dept. of State 13 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Department of State took steps to revoke visas and impose visa restrictions on several Brazilian government officials, former Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officials, and their family members for their complicity with the Cuban regime's labor export scheme in the Mais Médicos program.
- Visa Restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian Government Officials Involved in the Cuban Regime's Coercive Forced Labor Export Scheme US Dept. of State 13 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Department of State took steps to impose visa restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadian government officials, and their family members, for their complicity in the Cuban regime's medical mission scheme in which medical professionals are 'rented' by other countries at high prices and most of the revenue is kept by the Cuban authorities
- HRH the Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from Korean President SPA 13 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 Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung
- World News in Brief: Casualties in Ukraine, Burkina Faso aid helicopter blast, Uganda urged to release opposition leaders UN News 13 Aug 2025 -- July saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since May 2022, with 286 people killed and 1,388 injured, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country (HRMMU).
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