22 August 2025 Military News |
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- US forces begin withdrawal from Ain al Asad airbase in Iraq IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- The withdrawal of US military personnel from the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq's Al-Anbar Province has begun, according to local media sources.
- DOD Civilians Can Volunteer for Details to Southern Border DoD News 22 Aug 2025 -- Defense Department civilians can now apply for details of up to six months with the Department of Homeland Security to help support President Donald J. Trump's priority of securing the southern border.
- Hundreds arrested as Trump intensifies militarization of US capital Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- US authorities have arrested 630 people in Washington, D.C. over the past 10 days, as the Trump administration escalates its militarization of the capital, raising alarm among residents and civil rights advocates.
- Coast Guard, partners conduct joint operation to disrupt illicit maritime activity in Delaware US Coast Guard 22 Aug 2025 -- A law enforcement team from Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay's enforcement division led a joint operation with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance with federal regulations at the Port of Wilmington, Tuesday.
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- US Space Force launches eighth X-37B mission United States Space Force 22 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on a Falcon 9 rocket at 11:50 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Aug. 21, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A.
- Whiting at SOUTHDEC 25: Invest in space, secure the future United States Space Force 22 Aug 2025 -- As Russia and China seek to expand their influence in space, Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, urged greater international cooperation to safeguard the domain at the South American Defense Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 20.
- U.S., Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties Through State Partnership Program Army News 22 Aug 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expanded its strategic ties with the United States by formally joining the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, or SPP, during a ceremony here Aug. 21.
- UPDATE: USS NEW ORLEANS U.S. 7th Fleet 22 Aug 2025 -- UPDATE Aug. 22: The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) returned under its own propulsion to White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 22.
- Agency Uses 3D Printing to Provide Safer Testing DoD News 22 Aug 2025 -- The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support's Product Test Center Analytical has developed an artificial hand to improve safety during glove testing.
- Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa US Coast Guard 22 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard concluded participation in Operation Ika Moana, a maritime surveillance initiative hosted by the Samoan Police Maritime Wing in conjunction with the Pacific Maritime Security Program in Apia, Samoa, Aug. 8-14.
- USS Santa Barbara Conducts First-Ever Visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka US Navy 22 Aug 2025 -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) conducted its first-ever port visit to Colombo, Aug. 16-21. During their time in port, the crew hosted senior Sri Lankan officials aboard to display the combat capabilities of the LCS mission set and strengthen the U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership, Aug. 16.
- Strengthening U.S. Navy, JMSDF Interoperability Through Consolidated Cargo Replenishment at-Sea US Navy 22 Aug 2025 -- Military Sealift Command's commercial charter motor tanker Stena Imperative conducted ships qualification training with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force oiler JS Ōmi (AOE-426), culminating in a consolidated cargo replenishment at-sea, west of Kyushu, Japan, Aug. 12-15, 2025.
- China condemns US deployment of destroyers near Venezuela Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- China has condemned the US deployment of Navy destroyers near Venezuela, warning against foreign interference in the internal affairs of the Latin American country.
- NATO Secretary General visits Ukraine NATO 22 Aug 2025 -- Press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President of Ukraine Volodomyr Zelenskyy
- Denys Shmyhal and NATO Secretary General discuss defense cooperation between Ukraine and the Alliance Ukraine MOD 22 Aug 2025
- The DOT-Chain Defence drone catalog: UAVs from 20 manufacturers are now available to the military Ukraine MOD 22 Aug 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte Took Part in the International Veterans Forum President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2025
- Security Guarantees, Defense Support, and Diplomatic Efforts to Achieve Peace: Summary of the Meeting between the President of Ukraine and the NATO Secretary General President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2025
- Speech by the President at the VIII International Veterans Forum "Ukraine. Veterans. Security" President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2025
- Statement by the President of Ukraine Following the Meeting with the NATO Secretary General President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2025
- Presidential Office Will Be Reformed to Increase the Share of Military Personnel and Veterans Across All Departments President of Ukraine 22 Aug 2025
- Defense spending to reach 5% of GDP by 2030: President CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Friday pledged to steadily increase defense spending, setting a goal of raising it to 5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, to underscore Taiwan's commitment to boost defense capacity.
- ADF continues commitment to Pacific maritime security Australia DOD 22 Aug 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has continued its successful support to surveillance operations in the Pacific region.
- Australia, UK partner on guided weapons R&D Australia DOD 22 Aug 2025 -- The adoption of novel weapons and tactics in today's battlespace is happening at an extremely rapid rate.
- Highest Glory to Representatives of Great Honour of DPRK, Admirable Sons Ceremony of Awarding State Commendations to Commanding Officers and Combatants of KPA Overseas Operation Unit Takes Place KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- The outstanding fighting spirit and bravery of the Korean People's Army reliably guaranteeing the ever-victorious tradition of the Juche revolution with invincible arms are writing the legendary biography of heroes unprecedented in history, bringing the mightiness and sacred prestige of our state to the top of the world.
- UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers UK MOD 22 Aug 2025 -- The UK is buying six Land Ceptor air defence missile launchers, supporting up to 140 jobs across the country and strengthening our national security
- Army Commander vows crushing response to any aggression IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Major General Amir Hatami, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, says that Iran's military will respond with increased force to any aggressor, noting the Armed Forces stand ready to punish foes with a regret-inducing response.
- Iran's Army chief vows 'more crushing response' to new aggressions Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has expressed his forces' readiness to deliver a response to aggressors that is "more crushing" than the one seen during the illegal Israeli-US assault against the country.
- Minister of Defence Häkkänen decides on procurement of TNT explosives Finnish MoD 22 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sign a procurement contract on TNT high explosives.
- Stealth meets lethality New Zealand Defence Force 22 Aug 2025 -- In the tussock grasses of Waiouru, New Zealand Army snipers, supported by Australian and US Army comrades, recently delivered training to Pacific partners to enhance our collective lethality and interoperability.
- Lieutenant General Md Faizur Rahman, Quarter Master General, Bangladesh Army called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 22 Aug 2025
- Foreign Minister of China, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi among other commitments also met Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ at Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 22 Aug 2025
- New training facilities at the Nowa Dęba - Lipa training grounds Poland - Ministry of National Defence 22 Aug 2025
- PH, Australia to seal defense cooperation pact in 2026 Philippine News Agency 22 Aug 2025 -- The Philippines and Australia on Friday signed a statement of intent to pursue a Defense Cooperation Agreement that aims to further boost security ties.
- Bersamin, Aussie defense chief meet as PH, Australia boost ties Philippine News Agency 22 Aug 2025 -- Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Friday welcomed Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles at Malacañan Palace in Manila, as the Philippines and Australia seek to strengthen their defense cooperation.
- US donates equipment for PCG vessel maintenance Philippine News Agency 22 Aug 2025 -- The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to Philippine maritime security, turning over PHP1.9 million (USD34,500) worth of equipment to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for its Fleet Maintenance and Repair Group (MRG) Workshop at Sangley Point, Cavite on Aug. 18.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 22 Aug 2025
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- 22 August 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 22 Aug 2025
- Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 22 Aug 2025
- MFA response to IPC report Israel MFA 22 Aug 2025 -- "The entire IPC document is based on Hamas lies laundered through organizations with vested interests."
- Israel utterly rejects the statement of the foreign ministers regarding the approval of a construction plan near Jerusalem Israel MFA 22 Aug 2025 -- "The State of Israel is governed by a democratically elected government, which acts to promote the interests of the citizens of Israel. The presumption of foreign governments to speak in the name of what is best for Israelis is an unacceptable pretension in international relations."
- UN Report on Famine in Gaza 'Fabricated' - Israeli Foreign Ministry Sputnik 22 Aug 2025 -- Israeli Foreign Ministry rejected on Friday a UN report on famine in the Gaza Strip, calling it "fabricated" and tailored to the interests of the Palestinian movement Hamas.
- Israel threatens to destroy Gaza City if Hamas rejects its impossible terms Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Israel's minister of military affairs has threatened to destroy Gaza City if the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas does not agree to its terms, including surrendering its arms.
- Netanyahu says Israel to begin Gaza truce talks, approve Gaza City attack plan People's Daily 22 Aug 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he had instructed officials to begin "immediate negotiations" for the release of hostages in Gaza and an end to the war, while also vowing to approve military plans to seize Gaza City.
- Hamas: UN's famine declaration 'important' but 'very late' Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- The Gaza Strip's Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has described the United Nations' earlier declaration of famine in the northern part of the coastal sliver as an "important" step, while still condemning it as long overdue.
- Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza FAO 22 Aug 2025 -- FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition
- Famine in Gaza: 'A failure of humanity itself', says UN chief UN News 22 Aug 2025 -- More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths, according to a new UN-backed food security report released on Friday.
- Secretary-General - on famine in Gaza UN Secretary-General 22 Aug 2025
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory UNOCHA 22 Aug 2025 -- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) today confirmed that famine is currently occurring in Gaza governorate and projected to expand to the governorates of Deir al Balah and Khan Younis by the end of September.
- UN Relief Chief says Gaza famine "must spur the world to urgent action" UNOCHA 22 Aug 2025 -- Remarks on Gaza at the UN press briefing and Q&A by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
- UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: Famine is now confirmed in Gaza City UNRWA 22 Aug 2025
- Türk says Gaza Governorate famine is direct result of Israeli Government actions OHCHR 22 Aug 2025 -- The famine declared today in Gaza Governorate by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is the direct result of actions taken by the Israeli Government.
- UN declares full-blown famine in Gaza; up to 800,000 Palestinians at risk Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- The UN-backed food security body has declared a full-blown famine in the Gaza Strip, warning that up to 800,000 Palestinians are now enduring catastrophic conditions marked by starvation, destitution, and death.
- Catastrophic Level of Famine Confirmed in Gaza Strip for First Time - UN Sputnik 22 Aug 2025 -- Catastrophic levels famine has been confirmed in the Gaza Strip for the first time, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a joint statement on Friday.
- UN-backed organization officially declares famine in Gaza Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-supported entity tasked with assessing global hunger, has officially declared a famine in Gaza City for the first time.
- Statement by Commissioner Lahbib on Gaza famine European Commission 21 Aug 2025
- Joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Aug 2025 -- The decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Committee to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem, is unacceptable and a violation of international law.
- Finland summons Israeli envoy over Gaza occupation, West Bank settlement plans Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Finland's Foreign Ministry has summoned Israel's ambassador to Helsinki in response to Israel's illegal plans to occupy Gaza City and construct new settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- Update on Gaza Medical Evacuation Scheme Gov.UK 22 Aug 2025
- Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate UK FCDO 22 Aug 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement in response to the famine declared in the Gaza Governorate as determined by the Famine Review Committee.
- Deploy peacekeeping force to Gaza: Rights body urges UN General Assembly Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- An international rights group has urged the United Nations General Assembly to invoke a historic resolution allowing it to bypass the world body's Security Council and deploy a peacekeeping force to the Gaza Strip.
- UN famine declaration confirms months of starvation, says Oxfam Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- The international charity Oxfam says the UN-backed food security body's declaration of famine in Gaza City confirms what the charity and its partners have been documenting for months across the besieged Palestinian territory.
- Yemeni ballistic missile, armed drones zoom past Israeli interception systems, strike critical targets Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have fired a hypersonic ballistic missile and several armed drones past the Israeli regime's interception systems, hitting critical enemy targets in their latest pro-Palestinian operation.
- US sanctions on ICC officials undermine independence of tribunal and justice for victims: UN experts OHCHR 22 Aug 2025 -- A new round of United States sanctions against two judges and two deputy prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are a direct assault against the independence of the tribunal and a devastating blow to victims worldwide, UN experts* warned today.
- Philippine defense chief condemns Chinese activity near Second Thomas Shoal Radio Free Asia 22 Aug 2025 -- China has deployed an array of armed coast guard forces near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea — one in a series of Chinese actions that the Philippines' defense chief on Friday called "a matter not only of concern but of condemnation."
- PH Navy unfazed by increased Chinese presence in Ayungin Shoal Philippine News Agency 22 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) is not intimidated by the increased presence and activities of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying there is nothing new to it.
- AFP reports increased presence of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Shoal Philippine News Agency 22 Aug 2025 -- An increased presence of Chinese vessels, including rubber boats armed with crew-served weapons, was monitored in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) where the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) stands watch, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Thursday.
- CCG releases video of Philippines' latest staged provocation at Ren'ai Jiao Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- Recently, the Philippines' illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao released two small boats which, ignoring China's repeated clear warnings, approached Chinese coast guard vessels conducting normal law-enforcement operations in an unprofessional and dangerous manner. Chinese coast guard vessels took control measures against the Philippine vessels in accordance with laws and regulations, and the operations were legitimate and lawful, Gan Yu, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG), said in a statement on Friday.
- Experts endorse Xinhua think tank reports on South China Sea truths People's Daily 22 Aug 2025 -- Experts have made positive comments on "The Truths about the South China Sea," a series of reports released in both Chinese and English on Thursday by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency.
- UN envoy warns of worsening political climate amid insecurity in Syria People's Daily 22 Aug 2025 -- UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on Thursday warned of "a worsening political climate" amid a precarious security situation in Syria.
- Security Council should not ignore Israel's continued destabilizing actions in Syria: Iran IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani says Humanitarian Situation in Syria remains deplorable.
- Syria's HTS, Israel to sign 'security agreement' in September: Report Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Israel and Syria under Hay'at Tahrir al-Shama (HTS) will sign a "security agreement" next September, amid intensified Israeli acts of aggression against the Arab country, a report says.
- Iran condemns Israel's repeated acts of aggression against Syria Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's repeated acts of aggression against civilians and vital infrastructure in Syria, urging the UN Security Council not to ignore the regime's destabilizing actions.
- Xi leaves Xizang after attending region's 60th founding anniversary celebrations People's Daily 22 Aug 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday left Xizang after attending celebrations for the autonomous region's 60th founding anniversary.
- Xi charts course for Xizang as region celebrates 60 years' historic progress People's Daily 22 Aug 2025 -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping outlined the course for Xizang's development during a two-day visit to the plateau region, where he joined locals in celebrating six decades of progress since the autonomous region was established.
- 60 years of progress marked People's Daily 22 Aug 2025 -- President Xi Jinping joined around 20,000 local officials and people from all ethnic groups and all walks of life in a grand gathering on Thursday at the Potala Palace square in Lhasa to mark the 60th founding anniversary of the Xizang autonomous region.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the eighth anniversary of the displacement of Rohingya people and other communities from Myanmar UN Secretary-General 22 Aug 2025
- Myanmar: Eight years after brutal military assault, Rohingya suffering continues OHCHR 22 Aug 2025 -- As we near the passing of another year with no justice for the violence which started on 25 August 2017 in Myanmar, we are left to ask the question of when the enduring misery for these and ongoing crimes will end, particularly for the long-suffering Rohingya community.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the eighth anniversary of the displacement of Rohingya people and other communities from Myanmar UN Secretary-General 22 Aug 2025
- Continuing killings of civilians in El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp OHCHR 22 Aug 2025 -- Brutal attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the besieged city of El Fasher and the adjoining Abu Shouk camp for displaced persons in North Darfur, Sudan, resulted in the killing of at least 89 civilians over a 10-day period up to 20 August.
- Security Council Sanctions Committee concerning South Sudan Draws Attention to Panel of Experts' Recommendations on Implementation of Peace Agreement, Border Control UN Security Council 22 Aug 2025 -- On 1 July, in accordance with paragraph 18 of resolution 2731 (2024), the Panel of Experts on South Sudan transmitted its final report to the President of the Security Council (document S/2025/442). The report is available on the Committee's website via the following link: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/2206/panel-of-experts/reports.
- DR Congo: Rising insecurity in the east impedes diplomatic progress, Security Council hears UN News 22 Aug 2025 -- US and Qatari diplomatic efforts to bring a lasting peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have not yet led to improved conditions on the ground, where the security situation remains dire, the UN Security Council heard on Friday.
- Violence Outpacing Diplomacy in Democratic Republic of Congo, United Nations Senior Official Warns amid Surge in Civilian Deaths UN Security Council 22 Aug 2025 -- Light of Diplomacy Dimmed by Rising Violence in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Delegate Tells Diplomatic gains fall short without a genuine ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today, warning that the country is facing one of the most acute humanitarian emergencies worldwide.
- The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Central delegation visits officials, residents in Lhasa People's Daily 22 Aug 2025 -- Entrusted by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, members of a central delegation on Thursday visited local officials and residents in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
- Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the terrorist attacks in Colombia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Aug 2025
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- FBI raids home of Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- The FBI has raided the home of Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor, John Bolton, reportedly in connection with allegations that he possessed classified documents.
- US Allegedly Blocks Allies From Intel on Ukraine Conflict Talks With Russia - Reports Sputnik 22 Aug 2025 -- CBS News claims US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has ordered that all intelligence related to the ongoing talks with Russia on Ukraine conflict resolution not be shared with US's closest allies.
- Gambian Man, First Non-U.S. National Convicted of Torture, Sentenced to More Than 67 Years in Prison US Dept. of Justice 22 Aug 2025 -- Michael Sang Correa, 46, was sentenced today to 810 months in prison by Senior Judge Christine M. Arguello for the District of Colorado after being convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit torture and five counts of torture. Correa's actions included burning victims' flesh with molten plastic and subjecting them to repeated, vicious beatings over the course of weeks using a variety of weapons.
- Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Five Entries on Its Sanctions List UN Security Council 22 Aug 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Aug 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Executive Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez Gomez Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Aug 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question regarding the latest UAV attack on the Russian Trade Mission in Sweden Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Aug 2025
- Big Brother At The Bolshoi: Russia's Iconic Theater To Spy On Its Own Staff RFE/RL 22 Aug 2025 -- It is Russia's most famous opera house, where Tchaikovsky premiered Swan Lake, where Russia's premier ballet dancers and symphony musicians are judged for their technical excellence and revered for their artistry. Now employees of the Bolshoi Theater will also be judged - and monitored - by another criteria: their interest in, and views on, Russia's all-out war on Ukraine.
- Central Asians Locked Up At Airport In New Wave Of Russian Crackdown RFE/RL 22 Aug 2025 -- Dozens of migrants from Tajikistan say they have been held by Russian authorities at Moscow's Zhukovsky Airport for over a week.
- PLA Macao Garrison completes its 26th routine troop rotation PRC MND 22 Aug 2025 -- In line with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Garrisoning the Macao Special Administrative Region and the orders from China's Central Military Commission (CMC), the Macao Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized the 26th rotation on Friday since it began garrisoning Macao in 1999.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on August 22, 2025 PRC MofA 22 Aug 2025
- China issues regulation to cap total rare-earth quota, build traceability system Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- China has rolled out an interim regulation on rare-earth mining, smelting and separation, requiring enterprises to establish a traceability system to record the flow of rare-earth products and upload the data every month to a government-run tracking platform.
- KMT, DPP make last push before 2nd round of Taiwan recall votes CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Less than 24 hours before recall votes against seven Kuomintang (KMT) legislators begin, the opposition party rallied in New Taipei Friday urging "no" votes, while recall groups and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) mounted last efforts to call for support to remove them.
- U.S. lawmakers call for Taiwan's participation in ICAO assembly CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Four members of the U.S. Congress on Thursday urged the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to invite Taiwan to participate as a guest in its upcoming 42nd assembly in September.
- U.S. may want stake in TSMC, but Taiwan's interests come first: Source CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- The interests of Taiwan and its companies are the government's top priority, a Cabinet source said Thursday in response to reports that Washington may seek a stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in exchange for CHIPS Act funding.
- Chinese national security authorities uncover dozens of cyberattack platforms operated by 'internet army' linked to 'Taiwan independence' forces Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- China's national security authorities announced that they have uncovered dozens of cyberattack platforms operated by Taiwan's "Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command" linked to "Taiwan independence" forces, pledging to pursue lifelong accountability for those involved, the CCTV News reported on Friday.
- Taiwan Air Force officer gets 7 years for leaking documents to China CNA 22 Aug 2025 -- A Taiwanese Air Force officer was sentenced to more than seven years in prison Thursday for leaking military documents to China in exchange for money, in a case linked to a retired major already convicted under the National Security Act.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Aug 2025
- Measures to Prevent Farmlands from Inundating in DPRK KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Measures to prevent farmlands from being inundated by heavy rain and downpour are being taken in different parts of the DPRK.
- General Mobilization for Land Administration in Spring Proves Successful KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- The mobilization for land administration in spring was launched in different parts of the DPRK.
- Banquet Given in Honor of Commanding Officers and Combatants of KPA Overseas Operation Unit and Bereaved Families of Martyrs KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- A grand banquet was given at the Mokran House in honor of the commanding officers and combatants of the overseas operation unit of the Korean People's Army and bereaved families of the martyrs.
- Artistic Performance Given in Honor of Commanding Officers and Combatants of Overseas Operation Unit of KPA KCNA 22 Aug 2025 -- An artistic performance was given with splendor at the April 25 House of Culture here to congratulate the commanding officers and combatants of the overseas operation unit of the Korean People's Army who performed immortal feats in the sacred battle for defending the dignity and honor of the powerful DPRK.
- China opposes US' illegal sanctions on two Chinese firms over suspected ties to Iran: FM Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- When asked to comment on the recent US sanctions against two Chinese companies alleged to have facilitated Iranian oil transport, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on Friday that China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that lack international law basis or authorization by the UN Security Council.
- Iran says ready for talks, warns EU over triggering snapback Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is open to any diplomatic solution that safeguards its national rights, while warning Europe that triggering the JCPOA snapback mechanism would carry serious consequences.
- Foreign Minister Araghchi to talk with E3 over phone on removal of sanctions IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold a joint telephone call on Friday with his counterparts from Britain, France, and Germany, which also known as the E3.
- Iran, IAEA hold 'progressive' talks about new framework for cooperation: Envoy Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have held progressive talks about setting a new framework for bilateral cooperation, the Iranian envoy to the agency has said.
- 'War revealed Iran's true power': Snippets from top security official Ali Larijani's interview Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- By Press TV Political Desk
- Larijani: Meaningful talks possible only if West acknowledges war threats will not work against Iran Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, has reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to diplomacy while warning that meaningful talks can only progress if the United States and Europe recognize that pressure and threats of war will not intimidate the Iranian nation.
- Five police officers killed in southeastern Iran IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Five police officers were killed in a terrorist attack targeting two patrol vehicles in Iranshahr, southeastern Iran.
- Five policemen killed in terrorist attack in Sistan and Baluchestan Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- A terrorist attack on two police patrol units in southeastern Iran has claimed the lives of five law enforcement officers.
- Iran's Water Crisis Worsened By Taliban Dam RFE/RL 22 Aug 2025
- Visit of External Affairs Minister to Russia (August 19 - 21, 2025) India MEA 22 Aug 2025 -- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Russia from 19-21 August 2025 to co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).
- Indian ethos do not see global order as a contest for dominance, but as a shared journey towards harmony, dignity, and mutual respect for all: Raksha Mantri India PIB 22 Aug 2025 -- "Indian ethos do not see global order as a contest for dominance, but as a shared journey towards harmony, dignity, and mutual respect for all
- Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 22th August 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Aug 2025
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets with Wang Yi PRC MofA 22 Aug 2025 -- On August 21, 2025 local time, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad.
- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari Meets with Wang Yi PRC MofA 22 Aug 2025 -- On August 21, 2025 local time, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad.
- Regardless of how the situation evolves, Pakistan fully trusts China and will unswervingly stand side by side with it: Pakistani president Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- Regardless of how the situation evolves, Pakistan fully trusts China and will unswervingly stand side by side with it, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said in meeting with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister on Thursday local time.
- Statement by the Prime Minister on CAN-U.S. trade Prime Minister of Canada 22 Aug 2025
- Canadian FM meets Rubio in first official meeting; topics covering Gaza, Ukraine and countering China, but not tariff Global Times 22 Aug 2025 -- Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held their first official meeting on Thursday local time, covering a broad range of topics, including Gaza, Ukraine, and countering China-but notably leaving out the most pressing issue: tariffs.
- Kosovo: Statement by the Spokesperson on the certification of political parties for local elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Aug 2025 -- The EU is disappointed about the non-certification of 2 Kosovo Serb political parties. We regret the position taken by Vetëvendosje during the certification process.
- 1MDB case: bank JP Morgan Suisse convicted by summary penalty order Federal Council - Swiss Government 22 Aug 2025 -- At the conclusion of criminal proceedings initiated in November 2022, the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) has issued a summary penalty order and partial abandonment of the proceedings. The OAG sentenced J.P. Morgan (Suisse) SA (JP Morgan Suisse) to a fine of CHF 3 million for failing to take all reasonable and necessary organisational measures to prevent acts of aggravated money laundering.
- World News in Brief: Gaza humanitarian update, more killings in Sudan, ending impunity in Myanmar UN News 22 Aug 2025 -- As the Israeli military offensive in Gaza City intensifies, the UN and partners continue to warn against the catastrophic consequences for civilians.
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