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• DOD Official Says AI, Other Innovations Will Transform Future Warfighting DoD News 27 Aug 2025 -- In a conflict scenario, artificial intelligence can assist the warfighter in discerning what is happening in the environment and better understand the tactics the adversary might use, thereby improving decision-making, said Emil Michael, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering.
• Paratroopers Make History With Army's First Drone-on-Drone Strike DoD News 27 Aug 2025 -- For Army 1st Lt. Francesco La Torre, the Army's first drone-on-drone strike wasn't exactly a Hollywood moment.
• Super Garuda Shield 25 Features First Stinger Missile Live Fire DoD News 27 Aug 2025 -- For the first time, soldiers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division fired FIM-92 Stinger missiles in Indonesia yesterday during a live-fire exercise as part of Super Garuda Shield 25, marking a milestone for the U.S. and its partner nation.
• Georgia Guard Leads in Electromagnetic Warfare Modernization Army News 27 Aug 2025 -- The Georgia Army National Guard's 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company, based in Forest Park, Georgia, is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in the Army's modernization efforts within the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing US Air Force 27 Aug 2025 -- In a major step toward a new era of airpower, the Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch — signaling a paradigm shift in the way the Air Force acquires new weapon systems.
• Air Force tests helicopter countermeasures over water in Total Force exercise US Air Force 27 Aug 2025 -- The 129th Rescue Wing, based at Moffett Air National Guard Base in Mountain View; the 144th Fighter Wing, based at Fresno ANG Base; and the ANG Air Force Reserve Command Test Center have conducted a first-of-its-kind test evaluating helicopter and fighter aircraft engagements.
• Coast Guard awards contract for waterfront homeport improvements in Sitka, Alaska US Coast Guard 27 Aug 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard's Facilities Design and Construction Center awarded a contract Aug. 14, 2025, to the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to design and construct new homeport facilities in Sitka, Alaska.
• USS Bulkeley arrives in Rostock, Germany in preparation for Northern Coast 2025 US Navy 27 Aug 2025 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrived in Rostock, Germany for a scheduled port visit to enhance international relations and strengthen NATO Alliance cohesion, Aug. 27.
• USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group completes Exercise Northern Edge 2025 US Navy 27 Aug 2025 -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) wrapped up participation in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command-led joint force exercise Northern Edge 2025 from the North Pacific Ocean, Aug, 25, 2025.
• Agency Protects DOD Classified Work From Adversaries DoD News 27 Aug 2025 -- Academic and technology research related to the Defense Department and its allies is ending up in China's government and military industrial complex, said Matthew Redding, the assistant director of industrial security for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
• Army Producing Second Tranche of Short-Range Reconnaissance Drones DoD News 27 Aug 2025 -- The Army has initiated production of the second tranche of its short-range reconnaissance unmanned aircraft systems, marking a significant step forward in modernizing battlefield capabilities. The Army selected two vendors to manufacture the SRR system, which will equip the Army's Transformation in Contact units with advanced, networked communication systems designed to address emerging threats.
• Defence Expenditure of NATO Countries (2014-2025) NATO 27 Aug 2025 -- NATO collects defence expenditure data from Allies and publishes it on a regular basis. Each Ally's Ministry of Defence reports current and estimated future defence expenditure according to an agreed definition.
• SACEUR briefs German cabinet on security environment NATO SHAPE 27 Aug 2025 -- At the request of Germany's Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, briefed the German cabinet today in Berlin on the security environment.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Alexander Stubb Coordinated Positions and Discussed Work on Security Guarantees President of Ukraine 27 Aug 2025
• Ukraine and Czechia discuss plans for cooperation on the 'Czech Initiative', drone programs, and joint defense industry projects Ukraine MOD 27 Aug 2025
• Training Ukrainians to save lives Australia DOD 27 Aug 2025 -- Operation Kudu has become a cornerstone of shared military experience.
• SSU and National Police uncover another 12 organizers of mobilization evasion schemes in several regions of Ukraine Security Service of Ukraine 27 Aug 2025 -- The SSU Military Counterintelligence and the National Police have dismantled new schemes for evading mobilization and detained 12 organizers of such schemes.
• Damaged Chinese ship now under repair, satellite images show Radio Free Asia 27 Aug 2025 -- The Chinese coast guard ship that was damaged in a collision with another Chinese vessel in the South China Sea earlier this month is now being repaired at Hainan Island, according to satellite images published by Reuters.
• China, Russia conduct 1st joint submarine patrol in Asia-Pacific: Russian media Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- Diesel-electric submarines of the Chinese and Russian navies have conducted a joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time earlier this month, Russian media reported on Wednesday, citing a statement by Russia's Pacific Fleet. A Chinese expert said that the joint patrol displayed the two navies' underwater interoperability.
• Armament Bureau Production Center Issues Press Release Regarding "Mislabeling of ROC Armed Forces Combat Boots" ROC MND 27 Aug 2025
• Albanese Government ramps up investment in counter-drone capabilities for ADF Australia DOD 27 Aug 2025 -- The Albanese Government has accelerated the acquisition of counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to protect personnel and military assets as part of a $1.3 billion investment over the next 10 years.
• INDIAN AIR FORCE RESPONDS SWIFTLY TO JAMMU AND PUNJAB FLOODS India PIB 27 Aug 2025 -- The Indian Air Force continues to demonstrate its commitment to national service by launching extensive relief and rescue missions in response to the rising water levels and devastating floods caused by incessant rains in Jammu region and northern Punjab.
• INDIAN ARMY TERRIER CYBER QUEST 2025: NATIONAL CYBER CHALLENGE FOCUSED ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES LIKE AI, ML, QUANTUM AND DRONE TECHNOLOGY India PIB 27 Aug 2025 -- As part of the Decade of Transformation, the Indian Army's Territorial Army in collaboration with IIT Madras, Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) and CyberPeace, is conducting Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 a national-level challenge designed to address real defence and cybersecurity threats
• Over 700 Armed Forces Personnel Gear Up to Participate in 'Exercise Bright Star 2025' India PIB 27 Aug 2025 -- More than 700 personnel from the Armed Forces & Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff are set to participate in the Multilateral Exercise 'BRIGHT STAR 2025' from August 28 to September 10, 2025.
• CDS releases Joint Doctrines for Special Forces Operations and Airborne & Heliborne Operations at RAN SAMWAD India PIB 27 Aug 2025 -- Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released two landmark doctrinal publications - Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations and Joint Doctrine for Airborne & Heliborne Operations - during RAN SAMWAD Tri-service seminar at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh on August 27, 2025
• Mastering existing tech & staying ready for new innovations & unforeseen challenges is key to effectively tackle complexities of modern-day warfare: Raksha Mantri at RAN SAMWAD India PIB 27 Aug 2025 -- Dubbing the fusion of technology and surprise as the main reason behind the growing complexity & unpredictably of modern-day warfare, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need to remain prepared for new innovations and unforeseen challenges while mastering existing technologies to stay ahead of the curve
• Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, Commander Ethiopian Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 27 Aug 2025
• Five Eyes partners workshop Electronic Warfare environment New Zealand Defence Force 27 Aug 2025 -- The 1st Command Support Regiment (1CSR) has hosted a Five Eyes Tactical Land Electronic Warfare Conference at Burnham Military Camp this month.
• Army chief says Iran must strengthen military power amid threats IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The chief commander of the Army says Iran has no option but to strengthen its military power to safeguard national security and independence, amid growing regional and global threats.
• Germany gets a National Security Council Germany - Federal Government 27 Aug 2025 -- The Federal Cabinet has decided to set up a National Security Council chaired by the Federal Chancellor. The aim is to combine and utilise the wealth of expertise and knowledge available in relation to security issues even more effectively in future. The most important facts at a glance.
• Military service is being modernised Germany - Federal Government 27 Aug 2025 -- Cabinet has approved the draft of a new law on the modernisation of military service. The aim is to strengthen the Federal Armed Forces' active and reserve forces in order to reflect current security threats. The most important facts at a glance.
• A look at the Defence news 18 - 24 August Netherlands Ministry of Defence 27 Aug 2025
• President: Bulgaria Expects the Partnership with Rheinmetall to Lead to the Creation of New Jobs, the Modernisation of the Bulgarian Defence Industry and the Expansion of its Markets President of the Republic of Bulgaria 27 Aug 2025 -- Rumen Radev is on a visit to Germany at the invitation of Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger to attend the opening of a new plant of the German defence concern
• "We meet as high as 80 percent of our heroic army's needs through homegrown systems" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 27 Aug 2025 -- Speaking at the Steel Dome Deliveries-Facility Openings and Oğulbey Groundbreaking Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: "Today, we meet as high as 80 percent of our heroic army's needs through homegrown systems. We thus keep a substantial resource, which would otherwise go abroad, inside the country. We also make our systems available to our friends and allies, boosting our diplomatic effectiveness."
• Norway in the High North - Arctic policy for a new reality Government of Norway 27 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Kjersti Stenseng today presented the Government's new High North strategy.
• The Government received Peru's Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs at Karlberg Palace Government Offices of Sweden 27 Aug 2025 -- On 27 August, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard received Peru's Minister of Defence Walter Astudillo and Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmer Schialer for meetings and lunch at Karlberg Palace in Stockholm.
• Latvia highlights the role of arms export control in achieving comprehensive peace and security goals Latvia MFA 27 Aug 2025 -- On 27 August 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, during the annual Conference of States Parties of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Latvia hosted a seminar presenting Latvia's experience with the identification of military goods in export control and standing up for an international rules-based order, which is one of Latvia's priorities on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council.
• Venezuela deploys warships, drones to counter approaching US destroyers Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Venezuela has deployed warships and drones along its coast in response to the US stationing three destroyers aimed at pressuring President Nicolás Maduro.
• PH, Australia, Canada hold naval drill in Bajo de Masinloc Philippine News Agency 27 Aug 2025 -- Naval units from the Philippines, Australia and Canada on Wednesday successfully conducted a multilateral maritime exercise east of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.
• PH, Aussie troops conduct live fire drill in N. Ecija Philippine News Agency 27 Aug 2025 -- Philippine Army (PA) troops and their counterparts from the Australian Army on Wednesday carried out a joint live fire exercise at the Combat Readiness Training Area in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija.
• PCG tightens vetting process for auxiliary members Philippine News Agency 27 Aug 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday said it is tightening its vetting process for auxiliary members after reports that several foreign nationals, including Chinese citizens, were able to enlist in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) in previous years.
• PH Navy personnel trained to repel ship intruders - official Philippine News Agency 27 Aug 2025 -- Personnel manning Philippine Navy (PN) ships are trained to repulse intruders attempting to board or take over their vessels, according to a ranking naval official.
• US, S.Korean presidents meet with China-related issues under spotlight Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday local time met with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Washington, during which China-related issues were put under spotlight, including their possible visits to China, US' reopening of Chinese students' visa, as well as Seoul's latest claims on approaches in dealing with China and the US.
• FM Sa'ar meets with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Israel MFA 27 Aug 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar US Dept. of State 27 Aug 2025-
• Danish foreign minister summons US diplomat over covert influence operations in Greenland Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Denmark's foreign minister has reportedly called in the top US diplomat in Copenhagen to address reports that American citizens have been running influence operations in Greenland.

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• Israel starves 10 more Palestinians in Gaza, death toll rises to 313 Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 10 more Palestinians, including two children, have died from famine and malnutrition, bringing the total number of victims of Israel's starvation policy to 313.
• Attacks on journalists are 'crime against humanity,' says Gaza Media Office IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The Government Media Office in Gaza says Israel is deliberately targeting journalists and aid workers, which is in clear violation of international law and constitutes a blatant crime against humanity.
• UN calls for decisive steps to end conflict as Gaza and West Bank crises deepen UN News 27 Aug 2025 -- Nearly two years of war in Gaza along with continued violence and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank - and talk of an imminent takeover by Israel of the whole Strip - formed the backdrop to a Security Council meeting on Wednesday, as UN officials underscored the need to end the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
• "Failure to act will have irreversible consequences," UN Deputy Relief Chief tells Security Council on Gaza famine UNOCHA 27 Aug 2025 -- Briefing to the UN Security Council on the Occupied Palestinian Territory by Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, on behalf of Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
• Gaza's Population Systematically Being Starved to Death, Speakers Warn Security Council, Demanding Immediate Ceasefire, End to Deliberate Famine UN Security Council 27 Aug 2025 -- The situation in Gaza is catastrophic, with the worst-case scenario of famine now officially declared and Israel using starvation as a method of war "in its starkest terms", speakers warned the Security Council today, among them the head of Save the Children International, who implored, Gaza's "children have reached their breaking point. Where is yours?"
• Hunger and disease in Gaza will only worsen from 'man-made' famine: WHO UN News 27 Aug 2025 -- The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued a new warning over the deadly impacts of the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza on people there now suffering starvation.
• UN peacekeeping mandate in Lebanon faces scrutiny ahead of Security Council vote UN News 27 Aug 2025 -- Following a devastating 15-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants focused on southern Lebanon, the November 2024 cessation of hostilities created a fragile calm along the Blue Line separating the two countries.
• UN says nearly 1,000 Palestinians killed in West Bank as Israel raids Nablus Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has reported that Israeli forces have killed 982 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since October 2023, while over 42,000 have been forcibly displaced amid military operations, home demolitions, and settler attacks.
• Targeting Palestinian journalists: Towards tangible solidarity action League of Arab States 27 Aug 2025 -- In light of the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip and the ongoing military escalation, where the Israeli occupation continues to kill civilians and destroy what remains of homes, social institutions, and medical facilities, the bombing of the Nasser Medical Complex and the killing of relief and ambulance crews, along with Arab and international journalists, has sent a profound shock to the conscience of Arab and international human rights and media organisations.
• Pakistan Condemns the Israeli Airstrikes on Nasser Hospital, Khan Younis, Gaza and on Syria Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Aug 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, which claimed the lives of at least 21 individuals, including four journalists and a rescue worker.
• No: 178, 27 August 2025, Regarding Netanyahu's Remarks About the Events of 1915 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Aug 2025
• We express our profound alarm and distress at the IPC data on Gaza that unequivocally confirms Famine in Gaza: Joint statement on Famine in Gaza UK FCDO 27 Aug 2025 -- Joint statement delivered by Ambassadors Trishala Simantini Persaud, Guyana Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN and Ondina Blokar Drobic, Slovenia Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Algeria, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, Republic of Korea, Russia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia and the United Kingdom.
• Famine in Gaza City is entirely man-made and a moral outrage. Israel must immediately lift its restrictions on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 27 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.
• Millions flee as another advanced Yemeni missile strikes busiest Israeli airport Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have once again successfully targeted Ben Gurion, the Israeli regime's busiest airport, in a fresh pro-Palestinian operation that prompted millions of illegal settlers to seek shelter.

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• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan UNOCHA 27 Aug 2025
• Expert slams Manila's tactic of hyping public sentiment and sea provocation simultaneously Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese expert on Tuesday slammed tactics by Manila in its attempt to keep provocations in the sea, meanwhile stirring up public sentiment at home, following a ranking Philippine Navy official, citing a poll suggesting Filipinos distrust China, boasted of the resolve to protect the Philippines' rights.
• HTS regime in Syria slams Israel over deadly drone strike on Damascus Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- The Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led administration in Syria condemned an Israeli drone strike near Damascus that killed six soldiers, underscoring the tensions that persist despite the new regime's efforts to normalize relations with Tel Aviv.
• IOM Reaffirms Commitment to Support Syria and Strengthen Its Presence IOM 27 Aug 2025 -- A high-level delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has concluded a visit to Damascus, reaffirming the Organization's commitment to addressing humanitarian needs and advancing longer-term recovery goals in Syria in line with national priorities.
• WFP scales up emergency food assistance in southern Syria to reach entire population of As-Sweida WFP 27 Aug 2025 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has mounted an emergency response in southern Syria which aims to reach the entire population of As-Sweida and crisis affected families in surrounding areas with food assistance in the coming weeks. The expanded operation builds upon assistance WFP has been providing across As-Sweida, Dar'a and Rural Damascus, following a recent surge in violence that has displaced thousands and left communities struggling to survive.
• UK building closer ties with Syria, supporting accountability and regional security UK FCDO 27 Aug 2025 -- Minister for the Middle East visited Syria to reiterate UK support for political transition, with a focus on security and accountability
• Iranian police eliminate eight terrorists behind deadly attack in Sistan and Baluchestan Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Iranian police forces have struck a significant blow against foreign-backed terrorists in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, killing eight terrorists responsible for a recent deadly attack on members of law enforcement forces in the region.
• Sudan: 'Devastating tragedy' for children in El Fasher after 500 days of siege UN News 27 Aug 2025 -- After 500 days of siege, the city of El Fasher in Sudan's North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease and violence claiming young lives every day, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday.

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• NSA and Others Provide Guidance to Counter China State-Sponsored Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Organizations NSA / Central Security Service 27 Aug 2025 -- The National Security Agency (NSA) and other U.S. and foreign organizations are releasing a joint Cybersecurity Advisory to expose advanced persistent threat (APT) actors sponsored by the Chinese government targeting telecommunications, government, transportation, lodging, and military infrastructure networks globally and outline appropriate mitigation guidance.
• Senate eyes stricter anti-espionage law Philippine News Agency 27 Aug 2025 -- Senators on Wednesday are seeking to update the Philippines' anti-espionage laws following reports of foreign nationals allegedly engaged in surveillance activities near sensitive government and military installations.
• Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Russia's systemic disinformation campaign against Ukraine in African countries Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 27 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has recently observed a significant intensification of Russian disinformation targeting our state in African countries.
• Comment by the MFA of Ukraine on the Decision of the Russian Government to Denounce the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 27 Aug 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine draws the attention of the international community to the decision of the Government of the Russian Federation to initiate the denunciation of the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
• Meeting with Government members President of Russia 27 Aug 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Government members.
• Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko's telephone conversation with Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the CPC Liu Bin Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Aug 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question on the UK's new anti-Russia sanctions which also target Kyrgyzstani individuals and legal entities Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Aug 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Aug 2025
• Tsahkna to Braže: The Baltics are leading the way in the use of Russia's frozen assets Estonia MFA 27 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met today, 27 August, with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže in the framework of the joint session of the Latvian and Estonian governments.
• US Citizen On Trial In Russia After Abrupt Arrest, Alleged Abuse RFE/RL 27 Aug 2025 -- On the morning of November 19, 2024, US citizen Timur Kishukov was to fly back to his home near Chicago, where the truck driver had started his own logistics company earlier in the year, after a visit to his native region of Kabardino-Balkaria, in Russia's North Caucasus.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on August 27, 2025 PRC MofA 27 Aug 2025
• China's top legislator, VP meet special envoy of ROK president Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- China's top legislator, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, Zhao Leji on Tuesday met with Park Byeong-seug, special envoy of President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae-myung, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
• Truth of the Nord Stream pipeline explosions must not be covered up: Chinese envoy to UN Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- The truth about the Nord Stream pipeline explosions must not be covered up. The investigation should not be politicized, such incidents must not be allowed to happen again, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said at a meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday.
• Xi meets Russian State Duma chairman Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, in Beijing on Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
• Cabinet reshuffle involving 16 officials, 10 agencies unveiled (Update) CNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The Executive Yuan on Wednesday unveiled a Cabinet reshuffle involving 16 officials across 10 government agencies, including changes to the ministers of economic affairs, digital affairs, and health.
• 3 TSMC employees indicted on trade secret theft charges CNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office Intellectual Property Branch on Wednesday indicted three former and current Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) employees for allegedly stealing sensitive trade secrets involving the company's advanced 2-nanometer process.
• 'Mainland's policy remains consistent and clear': Taiwan Affairs Office responds to cross-Straits tensions and 'seizing Taiwan 2027' hype Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- "We are willing to create ample space for peaceful reunification and will strive with utmost sincerity and effort to achieve this prospect. However, we will never renounce the use of force and reserve the option to take all necessary measures," said State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian on Wednesday, in response to media inquiries over the cross-Straits tensions, which has raised about whether miscalculations or accidental escalations could lead to conflict.
• China firmly opposes to any form of military contact between US and China's Taiwan region: spokesperson on Taiwan affairs Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- In response to media reports that more than 500 Taiwan military personnel participated in this year's US Northern Strike drills, which for the first time shifted simulated combat scenarios from Europe to the "Indo-Pacific" region, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that we firmly oppose any form of military contact between the US and China's Taiwan region.
• Mainland spokesperson warns 'pursuing secession by forces' will lead to self-destruction as DPP to raise 'defense spending' Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- A State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson on Wednesday slams the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' latest move of increasing the spending of so-called "defense budget" in next year, saying the move drags Taiwan residents onto the secessionists war chariot, which poses the greatest threat to the safety and interests of Taiwan's residents, and "pursuing secession by forces" will inevitably lead to self-destruction.
• Taiwan Affairs Office warns Lai Ching-te that any attempt to distort WWII history doomed to fail Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- As August 15 marks Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II (WWII), Lai Ching-te, regional leader of the island of Taiwan, posted on social media, deliberately referring to this important historical moment as the "end of WWII," while intentionally avoiding direct references to "Japanese aggression" and the "victory of the Chinese people's resistance against Japanese aggression."
• Mainland accuses DPP authorities of "selling out" Taiwan's interests to U.S. People's Daily 27 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan for kowtowing to the United States and selling out the island's interests, calling them shameless and absurd.
• Mainland resolutely opposes military contacts between U.S., Taiwan: spokesperson People's Daily 27 Aug 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that the mainland resolutely opposes any form of military contacts between the United States and China's Taiwan region.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Aug 2025
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol" ROC MND 27 Aug 2025
• DPP's bottomless acts shameless and absurd: mainland spokesperson on US tariffs hitting Taiwan's traditional manufacturing Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- Asked to comment on reports from Taiwan media that recent US tariff hikes on Taiwan products have severely hit the island's traditional industries, with official figures showing that by August 15 the number of people forced to take unpaid leave had risen by more than 650 from the end of July to nearly 4,000—91 percent of them in manufacturing sector, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the US' "20 percent plus N" compound tariff has turned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority's claim of the so-called "best ever" Taiwan-US ties into a laughing stock. Zhu said the DPP's servile acts of "selling out Taiwan to the US" are both shameless and absurd.
• Mainland slams DPP for selling out Taiwan's interests amid concerns over US seeking stakes in TSMC Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan media quoted Reuters as saying that the US government may seek stakes in TSMC. Economic officials in Taiwan island said there has been no specific countermeasures regarding the US move, sparking widespread concerns across the industry in the island that the US actions could undermine the island's industrial foundation. Answering a question concerning this, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the island business community's concerns reflect so many lessons from the past.
• U.S.-ROK-Japan Joint Statement on DPRK Information Technology Workers US Dept. of State 27 Aug 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on North Korean Information Technology (IT) workers.
• Treasury Sanctions Fraud Network Funding DPRK Weapons Programs US Treasury 27 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Vitaliy Sergeyevich Andreyev, Kim Ung Sun, Shenyang Geumpungri Network Technology Co., Ltd,and Korea Sinjin Trading Corporation for their roles in a fraudulent information technology (IT) worker scheme orchestrated by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) government.
• KCNA Commentary on True Colors of Lee Jae Myung as Hypocrite Seized with "Denuclearization Paranoia" KCNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Lee Jae Myung of the ROK showed his true colors as a hypocrite to the whole world.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Completed Ragwon County Offshore Farm and Fishing-Village Residential District KCNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Thanks to the far-reaching plan of the Central Committee of the great Workers' Party of Korea for regional development and its energetic leadership, a modern offshore farm and a modern fishing-village residential district have been built in Ragwon County on the east coast as another monumental edifice in the vibrant era of the most gigantic regional transformation in the history of the country.
• Defense minister: Armed forces successfully struck key Israeli military targets in recent aggression IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that Iran's Armed Forces successfully struck many of Israeli military targets in a recent aggression, overcoming its defense systems with advanced, domestically developed missile technology.
• Armed Forces penetrated Israel's multi-layered missile systems during 12-day aggression: Iran defense minister Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- The Iranian defense minister has extolled the country's cutting-edge military capabilities in the 12-day war of aggression by the United States and Israel, saying the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces penetrated the occupying regime's multi-layered defense systems and destroyed many of its targets with their advanced missiles.
• Nuclear Inspectors Return To Iran But Unlikely To Stop Snapback Sanctions RFE/RL 27 Aug 2025 -- Nearly two months after Tehran halted cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN's nuclear watchdog has sent inspectors back to Iran just as the country faces the possible re-imposition of sweeping international sanctions.
• First IAEA Inspector Team Returns to Iran, Preparing to Begin Work - Grossi Sputnik 27 Aug 2025 -- The first group of inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has returned to Iran and is preparing to begin its work, Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday.
• Inspections of nuclear sites contingent on agreement on IAEA cooperation: AEOI IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says any inspection of the nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be possible if there is an agreement on the framework of cooperation between the Agency and Tehran.
• IAEA inspectors' return to Iran approved by Supreme National Security Council: Araghchi IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have returned to Iran following a decision by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) to oversee the refueling process at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
• Iran urges E3, UNSC to 'give diplomacy time and space' IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister of Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says Iran calls on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Britain, France, and Germany, also known as the E3, to give diplomacy time and space.
• Speaker Qalibaf: IAEA inspectors' presence in Iran complies with law IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Mohammad-Baqer Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has emphasized that the legal provisions regarding the presence of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors in Iran have been adhered to.
• Iran's foreign minister: Entry of IAEA inspectors does not signal full cooperation Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister has confirmed the arrival of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following a months-long hiatus.
• Iran rejects 'baseless' UK daily's report on scaling back uranium enrichment level Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Iran has rejected as "baseless" a report by a British daily alleging that Tehran is willing to reduce its uranium enrichment level in a bid to prevent the re-imposition of the United Nations sanctions, warning against publishing "unsubstantiated" material.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Foreign Minister Barrot of France, Foreign Minister Wadephul of Germany, and Foreign Secretary Lammy of the United Kingdom US Dept. of State 27 Aug 2025
• President praises Foreign Ministry's negotiation efforts IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has commended the Foreign Ministry for its efforts in negotiations with the European troika-- Britain, France, and Germany.
• Iran says Australia's move to reduce diplomatic ties 'unjustifiable' IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- The Foreign Ministry has expressed regret over Australia's decision to reduce diplomatic relations with Iran, calling the move "unjustifiable" and contrary to the tradition of ties between the two countries.
• Iran: Australia responsible for 'consequences' of expelling ambassador Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned Australia's recent decision to sever ties with the Islamic Republic, asserting that the "unjustified" move goes against the traditional norms of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
• Araghchi: Closing Strait of Hormuz not Iran's official policy IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that closing the Strait of Hormuz is not Iran's official position, underlining that Tehran's policy is to maintain peace and stability in the Persian Gulf.
• Iraq Launches Its First National Plan to Promote Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration IOM 27 Aug 2025 -- Iraq has taken a historic step by launching its first national plan on migration, a five-year strategy designed to promote safe, orderly and regular migration pathways for Iraqis.
• Iraq unveils historic migration plan to boost development and stability UN News 27 Aug 2025 -- Iraq has taken an historic step with the launch of its first ever national migration plan, designed to promote safe, orderly and regular pathways for Iraqis returning home and around 370,000 migrants living and working inside the country.
• Japan-Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 Aug 2025
• Courtesy call on President MIRZIYOYEV of Republic of Uzbekistan by Foreign Minister IWAYA Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 27 Aug 2025
• Trump's 50% tariff on imports from India takes effect IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has doubled the tax on goods imported from India, jeopardizing decades of a favorable trade relationship between the two allies.
• US Raises Tariffs On India To 50 Percent Over Russian Oil Purchases RFE/RL 27 Aug 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has made good on his threat to impose a 50 percent tariff on nearly all Indian goods over New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil.
• US' doubling of tariffs on Indian goods takes effect Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- US administration's steep 50 percent tariffs on India have taken effect on Wednesday, which makes India among the countries paying the highest tariffs in the world. Indian officials urged citizens to buy more products made in the country.
• PM Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from President Alexander Stubb of Finland India MEA 27 Aug 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a phone call from the President of the Republic of Finland H.E. Alexander Stubb today.
• Steep US tariffs set to hit Indian exports from Wed; Modi avoids four calls from Trump, claims German media Global Times 27 Aug 2025 -- Steep new tariffs from the US on India's goods will take effect from Wednesday, escalating tensions between the strategic partners, according to media reports.
• Indian PM 'ignored' 4 phone calls by Trump amid US-triggered trade fight: Report Press TV 27 Aug 2025 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly brushed off several attempts by Donald Trump to reach him on the phone as a trade fight between the countries, which has been triggered by the US president's heavy-handed and unprecedented trade tariffs, spirals.
• Pakistan floods leave villages cut off as monsoon devastation continues UN News 27 Aug 2025 -- Relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan, leaving villages cut off, homes destroyed and families struggling to access food, clean water and medical care.
• Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France 27/08/2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Aug 2025 -- "The French diplomat's attention was firmly drawn to the serious breach of the most firmly established diplomatic protocol by the said communiqué."
• "We will leave a great and strong Türkiye to future generations" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 27 Aug 2025 -- Speaking at the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy Graduation Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: "We will continue to live freely in our homeland for many more centuries to come. We will adorn our thousand-year presence on these lands with many more victories and epics, and we will leave a great and strong Türkiye to future generations."
• Latin America and Caribbean: Millions more children could face poverty due to climate change UN News 27 Aug 2025 -- Climate change could push at least 5.9 million more children and young people in Latin America and the Caribbean into poverty by 2030 unless governments act now.