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• Twice As Far, Twice As Fast DoD News 15 Aug 2025 -- The Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft aims to usher in a new era of speed, range and adaptability to support and protect soldiers on the ground. Backed by cutting-edge digital engineering, FLRAA isn't just a new rotorcraft; it's a leap forward in how the Army plans, flies and fights in tomorrow's conflicts.
• 582nd HG completes MH-139 Initial Operational Test & Evaluation USSTRATCOM 15 Aug 2025 -- The 582nd Helicopter Group completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation for the MH-139A Grey Wolf on June 27, marking a major milestone in Twentieth Air Force's efforts to modernize its helicopter fleet in support of nuclear security operations.
• America's Rapid Response Force, Iwo Jima ARG-22nd MEU (SOC) Deploys for Global Operations US Navy 15 Aug 2025 -- Sailors and Marines assigned to the Iwo Jima (IWO) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) - 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) departed for a regularly scheduled deployment, August 14.
• Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Returns from 9-month Deployment US Navy 15 Aug 2025 -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, returned to its homeport of San Diego on Aug. 14, following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.
• Washington Guard, U.S. Army Reserve Conduct Helocast Training in the Pacific Northwest Army News 15 Aug 2025 -- Whether on land, in the air or on water, Guard members train to adapt to any mission. The Washington Army National Guard Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 303rd Cavalry Regiment demonstrated that adaptability during their August 2-3 drill by conducting a Combat Water Survival Test, or CWST, and boat operation training at Ike Kinswa State Park on Mayfield Lake, Washington.
• Washington Army National Guard prepares for exercise Enduring Partners Army News 15 Aug 2025 -- In preparation for exercise Enduring Partners 2025 in Lop Buri, Thailand, Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment (General Support), 96th Aviation Troop Command loaded two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters onto a C-17 Globemaster III from the Mississippi Air National Guard's 183rd Airlift Squadron, 172nd Airlift Wing.
• Denys Shmyhal and the Ambassador of Canada discuss cooperation in the defence industry Ukraine MOD 15 Aug 2025
• Government adopts decisions to swiftly address frontline needs Ukraine Government 15 Aug 2025
• Ukraine's Soviet Arsenal Nearly Depleted, Kiev 'Almost Entirely' Reliant on Western Aid Sputnik 15 Aug 2025 -- Ukraine's military has reached a critical turning point, transitioning from relying on its legacy Soviet and Russian artillery and rocket supplies to becoming almost entirely dependent on Western aid, the latest quarterly report of the Operation Atlantic Resolve revealed.
• Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on August 15, 2025 PRC MND 15 Aug 2025
• Chinese, Mongolian militaries conduct Border Defense Cooperation 2025 joint exercise: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 15 Aug 2025 -- The Chinese and Mongolian border defense troops recently conducted Border Defense Cooperation 2025 joint exercise in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, on Friday.
• Exercise Alon 25 begins in the Philippines Australia DOD 15 Aug 2025 -- Defence has embarked on its largest overseas exercise for 2025, with the launch of Exercise Alon 25 in the Philippines today.
• NZ Army successfully conducts first high explosive exercise in PNG for more than 30 years New Zealand Defence Force 15 Aug 2025 -- A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent drawn from various units within 1st (NZ) Brigade and Joint Support Group has concluded a milestone exercise in Papua New Guinea.
• INS TAMAL VISITS NAPLES, ITALY India PIB 15 Aug 2025 -- INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Naples, Italy, on 13 Aug 2025 during her return passage to India after the commissioning in Russia on 01 Jul 25.
• INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS IN SRI LANKA FOR SLINEX - 25 India PIB 15 Aug 2025 -- Indian Naval Ships INS Rana (a Guided Missile Destroyer) and INS Jyoti (Fleet Tanker) arrived at Colombo to participate in the 12th edition of Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) scheduled from 14 to 18 Aug 25
• Operation Sindoor is a demonstration of India's strategic autonomy & defence self-reliance, says PM Modi in his address on 79th Independence Day India PIB 15 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has hailed Operation Sindoor as a demonstration of India's strategic autonomy and defence self-reliance
• UK Admits Serious Nuclear Incident at Clyde Base, But Keeps the Details Secret Sputnik 15 Aug 2025 -- The UK Defense Ministry has admitted that a serious nuclear incident occurred earlier this year at the Clyde naval base in Scotland, where the Trident nuclear deterrent force is based, a UK newspaper reported.
• Teodoro reiterates need for credible defense posture Philippine News Agency 15 Aug 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reiterated the urgent need for the country to build a credible defense posture amid complex geopolitical and socio-economic realities.
• Australian, PH troops begin 'Alon' drills Philippine News Agency 15 Aug 2025 -- Australian and Filipino troops have begun Exercise Alon 25, the largest military drill between the two countries, the Australian Embassy in Manila announced Friday.
• Expert warned battlefield scenario as Manila envoy says missile system deployments in discussion with US Global Times 15 Aug 2025 -- The US is discussing the possible deployment of additional missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the South China Sea, the Philippine ambassador to the US claimed, according to media reports.

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• 15 August 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 15 Aug 2025

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• Israeli minister to Barghouti: 'We will obliterate' Palestinians Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Far-right Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has aggressively confronted Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian political leader imprisoned since 2002, in his solitary confinement cell at Ganot prison in a highly condemnable move.
• Palestinian resistance strikes invading Israeli troops in Gaza Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Palestinian resistance factions targeted invading Israeli troops and their vehicles in the Gaza Strip in a coordinated operation.
• Hamas condemns 'criminal behavior' of Ben-Gvir after Barghouti visit Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has condemned far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the prison cell of Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian political leader imprisoned since 2002.
• Sheikh Qassem says Hezbollah will not give up its weapons until Israel's occupation ends Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has stressed that the resistance movement will not lay down its weapons until the Israeli occupation ends, warning that the Beirut government's decision on disarmament could create civil strife.
• UN warns Gaza crisis could worsen without safe, unrestricted aid flow UN News 15 Aug 2025 -- Without an urgent and unrestricted flow of aid, Gaza's already dire humanitarian crisis could deteriorate further, the UN warned on Friday.
• Trapped in Gaza: Palestinians with disabilities cannot reach aid UN News 15 Aug 2025 -- When Israeli forces in Gaza issue a new displacement order ahead of an incursion into a neighbourhood or city, Palestinian civilians are expected to pack their bags and flee - perhaps for the third, fourth, or tenth time.
• Over 20% of Gaza kids malnourished, dehydration increasing as temperatures soar: UNRWA Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) reports that more than 20 percent of children in Gaza are malnourished, with cases of dehydration on the rise amid Israel's genocidal war and siege.
• Israeli minister's plan to 'bury' Palestinian state a 'war crime': UN Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations human rights office has issued a stark warning over the Israeli regime's latest illegal settlement expansion scheme in the occupied West Bank.
• Casualties mount as Israel hikes attacks on Gaza residential areas: UN People's Daily 15 Aug 2025 -- Israel's intensified attacks on residential areas in Gaza are causing a high number of casualties, UN humanitarians said Thursday.
• Netanyahu 'Hitler of 21st century'; time to restrain Israeli regime running out: Qalibaf Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Majlis (Parliament) speaker has warned the West Asia region's Arab countries against the Israeli regime's expansionist ambitions concerning their territories.
• Food distribution mechanism in Gaza back by U.S., Israel weaponizes starvation: NGOs People's Daily 15 Aug 2025 -- The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a food distribution mechanism backed by the United States and Israel, is a "deadly tool of control" and weaponizes starvation in Gaza, 108 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) said Thursday in a joint statement.
• South Sudan denies talks with Israel on forced relocation of Palestinians Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- South Sudan has denied holding talks with Israel over the possible resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza, calling such reports "baseless" and not representative of the government's position.
• Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of 31 Arab and Islamic Countries and the Secretaries-General of the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Gulf Cooperation Council Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 15 Aug 2025
• OIC condemns Israel's plan to build new settler units in West Bank Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned Israel's plan to build over 3,000 new settler units in the occupied West Bank, calling for sanctions on the occupying regime.
• Joint statement - Palestine 15/08/2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Aug 2025 -- The ministers of Foreign Affairs of several Arab and Muslim countries, including Algeria, and the secretaries general of the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have strongly condemned the declarations of the head of the Zionist occupation government concerning the so-called Greater Israel project, affirming that these remarks constitute a flagrant and serious violation of the rules of international law and a direct threat to Arab national security, the sovereignty of States and regional and international peace and security.
• Pakistan Condemns and Rejects the Statements by Israel Regarding Creation of "Greater Israel" Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Aug 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns and rejects recent statements made by the Israeli Occupying power, alluding to the creation of so-called "Greater Israel," and its designs aimed at the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
• Report: Israeli ministers could face 'first intl. prosecution of apartheid'; US sanctions threaten case Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Arrest warrant applications against extremist Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich on apartheid charges are complete, but remain unsubmitted at the International Criminal Court (ICC), amid fears of US sanctions and external pressures, a report has shown.
• Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settlement Plans Near Jerusalem, Rejects Statements against Palestinian Statehood SPA 15 Aug 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the approval by the Israeli occupation authorities to build settlements around the occupied city of Jerusalem and denounces the Israeli foreign minister's statements against the establishment of a Palestinian state.
• Spanish Government rejects Israeli Government's announcement to build 3,000 homes in West Bank Spain MFA 15 Aug 2025 -- The Spanish Government rejects the Israeli Government's announcement to build 3,000 homes in the West Bank. Spain reiterates that all settlements are illegal under international law.

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• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Central Emergency Response Fund UNOCHA 15 Aug 2025
• US should restrain its frontline forces, immediately cease infringing and provocative actions against China: Ministry of National Defense Global Times 15 Aug 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding the reported illegal intrusion of the US destroyer Higgins into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao, which was subsequently driven away by Chinese forces, and the US Navy's seventh fleet claiming that China's statement would not stop them, after the navy of the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army made a statement, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), stated on Friday that Huangyan Dao is an inherent part of China's territory. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to this, and has lodged a solemn representation to the US side.
• Collision of Chinese vessels in waters near China's Huangyan Dao likely caused by avoiding hitting Philippine Coast Guard Ship: expert Global Times 15 Aug 2025 -- According to a previous statement from the China Coast Guard (CCG), on August 11, the Philippines organized multiple coast guard and government vessels, under the pretext of supplying fishing boats, to intrude into the waters near China's Huangyan Dao, disregarding repeated dissuasion and warnings from the Chinese side. The CCG took necessary measures, including monitoring, pushing out, and taking control measures, to drive away the Philippine vessels in accordance with the law. Following this incident, several videos circulated on social media showing a collision between two vessels during China's law enforcement action to protect its rights, which led to various unfounded and malicious hype from the Philippine side.
• MND responds to foreign media claims CCG vessel collided with PLA warship when chasing Philippine vessel near Huangyan Dao Global Times 15 Aug 2025 -- China demands that the Philippines immediately cease its provocative actions and statements, and reserves the right to take necessary countermeasures, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday, stressing that China will resolutely safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
• Philippine vessel's repeated dangerous maneuvers seriously endangered safety of Chinese ships and personnel: MND Global Times 15 Aug 2025 -- China demands that the Philippines immediately cease its provocative words and deeds, and reserves the right to take necessary countermeasures, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday, stressing that China will resolutely safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
• AFP to stand firm in BdM despite Chinese military deployment Philippine News Agency 15 Aug 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it would continue to assert the country's position in Bajo de Masinloc (Bdm), also known as Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea in accordance with international law, even as China continues to deploy military assets, including fighter aircraft, in the area.
• DFA tells China anew: Return firearms, compensate PH for Ayungin clash Philippine News Agency 15 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine government is demanding China anew to compensate for the damage caused by the China Coast Guard to Filipino assets in the June 2024 Ayungin incident.
• DFA: PH not responsible for China ships' collision in Scarborough Philippine News Agency 15 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine government has no responsibility over the collision of two Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.
• Philippines urged to stop provocation after causing tense situation in Chinese waters in South China Sea PRC MND 15 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday asked the Philippines to immediately stop its acts of infringement and provocation after several Philippine vessels illegally intruded into China's territorial waters off Huangyan Dao and created a complex and tense situation at sea.
• Canada marks four years since the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban Canada 15 Aug 2025 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), and the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued this statement:
• Foreign Minister Wadephul on the fourth anniversary of the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Aug 2025
• Syria: Statement by the Spokesperson on the Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Violations against civilians in Coastal and Western Central Syria in January - March 2025 European External Action Service (EEAS) 15 Aug 2025 -- The European Union welcomes the publication today of the report by the United Nations' Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on violations committed against civilians in coastal and western central Syria between January and March 2025. We commend the diligent work of the Commission in documenting grave violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, and welcome their recommendations. The EU takes note of the transitional government's reply, acknowledges the access they gave for the investigation, and reminds the importance of continuing cooperation and including with Syria's own Independent National Commission for Investigation and Fact-Finding on the March coastal violence.
• Brawner visits Mindoro troops, says AFP close to ending insurgency Philippine News Agency 15 Aug 2025 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Thursday said the military is close to its goal of ending the decades-long communist insurgency in the country.
• Humanitarian crisis in Sudan: the FDFA steps up its emergency aid Federal Council - Swiss Government 15 Aug 2025 -- The humanitarian situation in Sudan is deteriorating rapidly, with famine affecting the population of Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur, as reported by the World Food Programme (WFP).
• 'The Wild West': Desperation is rampant in Haiti as gangs, vigilantes spread UN News 15 Aug 2025 -- With armed gangs expanding their influence, self-defence groups morphing into gang-like entities and public officials acting with impunity, Haiti is slowly becoming something like the Wild West, according to William O'Neill, the UN's designated expert on human rights for the Caribbean island nation.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) UN Secretary-General 15 Aug 2025
• A two-way street: Reversing brain drain in Somalia UN News 15 Aug 2025 -- For many countries in crisis, brain drain can feel like an unbreakable loop. Armed conflict, climate shocks and economic downturn drive out local experts who take with them the know-how that is essential to reversing the crisis.

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• U.S. Florida to open 2nd immigration detention center dubbed "Deportation Depot" People's Daily 15 Aug 2025 -- The government of the U.S. state of Florida on Thursday announced the plan to open a second detention facility to house undocumented immigrants.
• Matthew R. Galeotti, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division, Delivers Remarks at Press Event Announcing Charges against Senior Leaders of the United Cartels US Dept. of Justice 15 Aug 2025
• Meeting with Magadan Region Governor Sergei Nosov President of Russia 15 Aug 2025 -- As part of his working trip to Magadan, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Governor of the Magadan Region Sergei Nosov.
• Vladimir Putin has arrived in the US President of Russia 15 Aug 2025 -- The President of Russia has arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, where he was welcomed by US President Donald Trump.
• Trump, Putin arrive in Alaska for high-stakes summit Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have arrived in Anchorage, Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to media questions, Anchorage, August 15, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Aug 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Remarks on August 15, 2025 PRC MofA 15 Aug 2025
• Foreign Ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand Hold Informal Discussion PRC MofA 15 Aug 2025 -- On August 15, 2025, China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand held an informal discussion between foreign ministers in Anning, Yunnan. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Foreign Minister of Myanmar Than Swe, and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa were present.
• Wang Yi: The Next Decade of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Holds Promising Prospects PRC MofA 15 Aug 2025 -- On August 15, 2025, the tenth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Anning, Yunnan. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi shared his outlook on the prospects of LMC when jointly meeting the press with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
• Wang Yi: Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Has Delivered Fruitful Results in the Past Decade PRC MofA 15 Aug 2025 -- On August 15, 2025, the tenth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Anning, Yunnan. After the meeting, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa met the press together.
• Wang Yi: Only by Facing Up to History Can Straying onto the Wrong Path Again Be Avoided PRC MofA 15 Aug 2025 -- On August 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi clarified China's position on the issue of history when jointly meeting the press after the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
• Outcome of the Tea Chat among Foreign Ministers of China, Cambodia and Thailand PRC MofA 15 Aug 2025 -- On 14 August 2025, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, H.E. Mr. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cambodia, and H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand had a tea chat in Anning, Yunnan, China, on the sidelines of the LMC Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
• PCG recovers Chinese rocket debris in Occ. Mindoro waters Philippine News Agency 15 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recovered floating rocket debris bearing the markings of the People's Republic of China (PRC) along the shoreline of Sitio Gunting, Barangay Bonbon, Looc, Occidental Mindoro.
• Taiwan announces measures to protect hospitals from hackers CNA 15 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) on Friday announced plans to strengthen cybersecurity resilience in Taiwan's medical sector, following cyberattacks on at least two hospitals earlier this year that were linked to a Chinese hacker.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Aug 2025
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Speech at Celebration of 80th Anniversary of Korea's Liberation KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un makes a speech at the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea's liberation.
• DPRK Will Be Prosperous and Powerful Forever: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Rodong Sinmun in an editorial on Friday lauds the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un as the peerlessly great man and patriot who has put the DPRK on the strategic position of a powerful country and demonstrated its prestige by consolidating its strength as the matchless one.
• Delegation of State Duma of Russian Federation Arrives KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- A delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation led by Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin arrived here on August 14 to visit the DPRK at the invitation of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation.
• Talks Held between Chairman of Standing Committee of DPRK SPA and Speaker of State Duma of Russia KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Talks between Choe Ryong Hae, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, were held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall here on Thursday.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Letter from Russian President KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a congratulatory letter from Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on August 14.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Greetings from President of United Russia Party KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of greeting from D. Medvedev, president of the United Russia Party, on Friday.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- All the people across the DPRK significantly greeting the historic National Liberation Day in the course of the sacred patriotic struggle to usher in the era of comprehensive prosperity of our socialist state pay the highest tribute and eternal glory to President Kim Il Sung , the national liberator and peerless patriot.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt Taesong KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- The whole country celebrating with splendour the significant national liberation day is filled with the boundless reverence for the anti-Japanese revolutionary forerunners who consolidated the cornerstone for the eternal prosperity of our powerful state by smashing the imperialist oppression in the revolutionary spirit of Paektu and accomplishing the cause of self-reliant independence.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Speaker of State Duma of Russian Federation KCNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met Byacheslav Wolodin, speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, who paid a congratulatory visit to the DPRK as the head of the delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation, in the afternoon of August 14.
• South Korea Will Not Seek to Absorb North as Part of Unification - President Sputnik 15 Aug 2025 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Friday that the South was not seeking to "absorb" the North in its unification drive and was prepared to restore military and humanitarian ties with Pyongyang.
• Khatibzadeh: Iran is prepared to defend its peaceful nuclear rights IRNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Iran is prepared to defend its peaceful nuclear rights, says Saeed Khatibzadeh, Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Center for Political and International Studies at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Aref: Iran's strategic approach is based on non-interference by foreign countries IRNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has emphasized the importance of regional countries resolving their own issues without external interference, highlighting shared interests across the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• FM Araghchi: Resistance of Iranians has enraged the enemy Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the steadfast resistance of the Iranian people in the face of war and sanctions has angered the country's enemies, particularly the Israeli regime.
• Iran ready to continue talks with Europe, safeguard its nuclear rights: Deputy foreign minister Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic is ready to continue nuclear talks with the European troika and to defend its peaceful nuclear rights.
• Lin: China opposes invocation of UN Security Council 'snapback' sanctions against Iran Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- China reaffirms its commitment to the peaceful resolution of Iran's nuclear issue and opposes the invocation of the UN Security Council's "snapback" mechanism.
• Iran working with China, Russia to stop 'snapback', plays down sanctions Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is actively collaborating with China and Russia to prevent the reactivation of UN sanctions through the so-called "snapback" mechanism threatened by European countries.
• Iran calls for unity against unilateralism in Eurasia, slams US meddling Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has emphasized the importance of regional countries resolving their own issues without external interference, highlighting shared interests across the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Iran's Water Crisis Opens A New Front With Israel RFE/RL 15 Aug 2025
• Belarus must end ill-treatment of prisoners convicted on terrorism and extremism charges, say UN experts OHCHR 15 Aug 2025 -- A group of UN experts* today called on authorities in Belarus to promptly and efficiently investigate the alleged ill-treatment of prisoners convicted on terrorism and extremism related charges.
• Indian PM Modi warns Pakistan against 'nuclear blackmail,' vows armed response Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a stern warning to Pakistan against threatening New Delhi with what he called "nuclear blackmail."
• India's Modi vows self-reliance in defense, energy amid US tariffs Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to defend his country "like a wall" amid US tariff threats, stressing India's push for self-reliance in energy and defense capabilities.
• MND: The Japanese Side Should Act Prudently on Military and Security Matters Global Times 15 Aug 2025 -- Question: As reported by Japanese media outlets, Japan recently deployed F-35B stealth fighters it procured from the US to a base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Analysts believe that this type of aircraft will be deployed on Izumo-class "frigates" of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. This will be the first time for Japan to have ship-borne fighters after WWII. What's your comment?
• Chinese FM urges Japan to face history squarely to earn respect PRC MND 16 Aug 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to learn from history to earn respect and avoid straying onto the wrong path again on Friday, the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II.
• Khatibzadeh: Iran is prepared to defend its peaceful nuclear rights IRNA 15 Aug 2025 -- Iran is prepared to defend its peaceful nuclear rights, says Saeed Khatibzadeh, Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Center for Political and International Studies at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Opinion piece from Ministry of Defence, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Government Offices of Sweden 15 Aug 2025 -- "Moldova can teach us about Russian propaganda ahead of parliamentary elections"
• Ecuador: Interference with Constitutional Court threatens rule of law and safeguards against abuse of power OHCHR 15 Aug 2025 -- An independent human rights expert* today expressed deep concern over reported threats, intimidation and political pressure by high-level public officials against Ecuador's Constitutional Court and its judges.
• Press release on radicalisation of street protests in Serbia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Aug 2025
• Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on the Lebanese Government Decision to Ensure State Monopoly Over Weapons US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 15 Aug 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued a statement commending the government of Lebanon's decision to ensure only the state retains weapons.
• World News in Brief: Cholera strikes Sudan and beyond, humanitarian needs grown for returning Afghans, rising insecurity in DR Congo UN News 15 Aug 2025 -- The preventable but often deadly waterborne disease - cholera - continues to spread around the world, driven by conflict and poverty, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.