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- Pentagon Halts Chinese Coders Affecting DOD Cloud Systems DoD News 28 Aug 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon has halted a decade-old Microsoft program that has allowed Chinese coders, remotely supervised by U.S. contractors, to work on sensitive DOD cloud systems.
- DOD Establishes Joint Interagency Task Force to Deliver Affordable C-sUAS Capabilities to America's Warfighters DoD 28 Aug 2025 -- Secretary Hegseth announced today, actions the Department is taking to address the growing threat of hostile drones and to enhance its small unmanned systems to protect personnel, equipment, and facilities at home and abroad.
- Eucom Commander Discusses NATO Spending, Ukraine Assistance DoD News 28 Aug 2025 -- The commitment that all 32 NATO nations spend 5% of gross domestic product on their militaries is going to make a big difference, said Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, supreme allied commander Europe and commander of U.S. European Command, who spoke virtually today from Mons, Belgium, to the National Defense Industrial Association in Washington.
- Hegseth Calls for Anti-Drone Task Force DoD News 28 Aug 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced today that he has directed Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to formally establish a joint, interagency task force to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones.
- Officials Aim to Field Critical Technologies Rapidly, at Quantity DoD News 28 Aug 2025 -- A panel of experts at the National Defense Industrial Association's 2025 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition in Washington today addressed the need to field critical systems to warfighters at speed and scale.
- Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 wraps, strengthening alliances US Air Force 28 Aug 2025 -- The annual combined joint all-domain military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, at Osan Air Base, concluded Aug. 28, reinforcing the strength and readiness of the U.S.-South Korea alliance in the face of evolving regional security threats.
- Keel Authenticated for Future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) US Navy 28 Aug 2025 -- The keel for the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827), a Columbia-class submarine, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 27 at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset Point facility in Kingstown, Rhode Island.
- Adm. Caudle Conducts First All Hands Call Aboard USS Harry S. Truman as CNO US Navy Press Release 28 Aug 2025 -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Daryl Caudle held his first all-hands call as the Navy's 34th CNO aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) at Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 28, addressing Truman Sailors and commands from across the waterfront.
- Allies cross service aircraft, Poland and UK support refuel of Swedish fighters NATO Allied Air Command 28 Aug 2025 -- British and Polish flight engineers successfully fast-refueled Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft during NATO air operations in Poland.
- Allies integrate Critical Undersea Infrastructure monitoring into mine warfare exercise Sandy Coasts 25 NATO Allied Maritime Command 28 Aug 2025 -- Allied mine countermeasures ships and dive teams shifted focus to monitoring Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CUI) while sharpening their skills in maritime security during Exercise Sandy Coasts 25.
- NATO Secretary General visits new ammunition factory, addresses German parliamentary group conference NATO 28 Aug 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to Germany on 27-28 August to speak at the opening ceremony of a new Rheinmetall artillery plant and address a conference of the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups from the German Bundestag.
- An Arctic Test Of A 'Flying Nuclear Reactor' And Signs Russia Closer To A New Weapon RFE/RL 28 Aug 2025 -- It's been a busy few weeks up on the windswept Russian archipelago of Novaya Zemlya: people, earthmoving trucks, shipping containers, temporary housing, heavy-lift aircraft, helicopters, cargo ships.
- Ukraine - Air Delivered Munitions DSCA 28 Aug 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Air Delivered Munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $825 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
- Defense Cooperation and Security Guarantees: Pavlo Palisa Met with the New and Former Defense Attachés of the British Embassy in Ukraine President of Ukraine 28 Aug 2025
- Over 71,000 service members have already obtained combatant status under the new simplified system Ukraine MOD 28 Aug 2025
- MoD's DOT has procured NATO-standard tactical hearing protectors for the first time Ukraine MOD 28 Aug 2025
- Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on August 28, 2025 PRC MND 28 Aug 2025
- China's J-20 stealth fighter jet to be statically displayed for first time Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- China's J-20 stealth fighter jet will be statically displayed on the ground for the first time during the upcoming aviation open-day activities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Thursday. With bomber formations also scheduled to conduct flyovers, an expert said that these new features will be the highlights of the event, as the PLA Air Force confidently showcases its capabilities in fulfilling its missions of safeguarding China's skies.
- China, Nepal to hold Sagarmatha Friendship-2025 joint army training in Nepal: Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- In early to mid-September, China and Nepal will hold the Sagarmatha Friendship-2025 joint army training in Nepal, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense, announced at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- China rejects call for joining nuclear disarmament negotiations with U.S., Russia People's Daily 28 Aug 2025 -- It's neither reasonable nor realistic to ask China to join the nuclear disarmament negotiations with the United States and Russia, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
- Aussie and Filipino troops hit the beach at San Vicente Australia DOD 28 Aug 2025 -- The thump and smoke from simulated naval gunfire heralded the start of the amphibious assault.
- Ninth Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers' Meeting Australia DOD 28 Aug 2025 -- The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will today welcome Indonesian Foreign Minister His Excellency Sugiono, and Defence Minister His Excellency Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin to Canberra for the Ninth Australia-Indonesia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers' Meeting.
- DPRK Navy Developing into Service Possessed of Operations Capability on Oceans KCNA 28 Aug 2025 -- On the occasion of the Navy Day (August 28), the DPRK people extend warm congratulations to the officers and men of the Navy of the heroic Korean People's Army who are firmly defending the seas of the country.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Special Operation Training Base under General Staff of KPA and Learns about Training of Soldiers KCNA 28 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, visited the special operation training base directly under the authority of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army and learned about the training of the sniper sub-unit and special operation sub-unit on August 27.
- 7th meeting of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation held in New Delhi India PIB 28 Aug 2025 -- The 7th meeting of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) took place in New Delhi on August 28, 2025
- Israeli army's manpower crisis worsens ahead of Gaza occupation: Report Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- A US media report reveals that the exhaustion and disillusionment facing the Israeli army have threatened to "complicate" Tel Aviv's plans for the upcoming assault to seize and occupy Gaza City.
- Legislation to support NZ's defence and security New Zealand Government 28 Aug 2025 -- The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) will be better able to manage their workforce to ensure national security is maintained during industrial action under new legislation introduced today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says.
- German Chief of Defence visits Iceland Government of Iceland 28 Aug 2025 -- Carsten Breuer, General and Chief of Defence of Germany, visited Iceland this week and held meetings with Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and Jónas G. Allansson, Director General of the Defence Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday.
- Finnish Government submits to Parliament proposal to raise reservist age limit to 65 Finnish MoD 28 Aug 2025 -- On 28 August 2025, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to raise the maximum age of reservists to 65 years. Reservists would remain liable for military service until the end of the year they turn 65 instead of the current 60.
- PH, US troops hold airfield seizure op as part of 'ALON' drills Philippine News Agency 28 Aug 2025 -- Philippine and United States forces conducted "airfield seizure operation" in San Vicente, Palawan as part of this year's Amphibious and Land Operations (ALON) exercises, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Thursday.
- PH Army, US I Corps chiefs discuss external defense in Manila meeting Philippine News Agency 28 Aug 2025 -- Philippine Army (PA) chief, Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, on Wednesday met with United States Army I Corps commander Lt. Gen. Matthew McFarlane to discuss ways to beef up the external defense capabilities of Filipino troops.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 28 Aug 2025
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- 28 August 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 28 Aug 2025
- Israel welcomes the adoption of Security Council resolution 2790 Israel MFA 28 Aug 2025 -- Recent developments in Lebanon are encouraging, and Israel will continue to ensure that these achievements are preserved and that the security of our northern residents remains assured.
- Joint Statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme Israel - Prime Minister 28 Aug 2025
- PM Netanyahu in Julis: "I am not naïve. I understand who and what we are dealing with. I told President Trump: We both believe in the same idea - it is called peace through strength. First comes strength; peace will follow." Israel - Prime Minister 28 Aug 2025
- Dozens killed, thousands flee as Israel escalates Gaza genocide Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- Israeli forces have killed at least 16 Palestinians across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, with dozens more wounded in intensified attacks targeting the southern region of the besieged territory.
- Israel destroys 1,500 homes in Gaza City's neighborhood amid ground offensive Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- The Israeli military has demolished more than 1,500 homes in the al-Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City over the past three weeks, the Palestinian Civil Defense says.
- Hamas: Israel uses starvation as weapon in Gaza to exterminate all Palestinians Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has strongly condemned the latest statements by an Israeli far-right minister, who called for cutting off water, electricity, and food supply to the Gaza Strip.
- US 'complicit' in Gaza crimes over obstruction of UN resolutions against Israel: Hamas Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement says the United States' obstruction of UN resolutions "makes it complicit" in the Israeli regime's crimes in the Gaza Strip.
- Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2790 (2025), Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UN Security Council 28 Aug 2025 -- The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), for a final time until 31 December 2026, and decided that it should start an orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal from that date.
- Security Council: UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon extended for a 'final time' UN News 28 Aug 2025 -- The UN peacekeeping mission which patrols the so-called Blue Line of separation between Israel and Lebanon received the unanimous support of the Security Council on Thursday to extend through 31 December next year.
- The United Kingdom voted in favour of today's resolution, which allows UNIFIL to operate for 16 months before an orderly withdrawal: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Aug 2025 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the Security Council vote on the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
- Palestinian Fatah Groups to Begin Transferring Arms in Southern Lebanon - Military Source Sputnik 28 Aug 2025 -- The Palestinian formations of the Fatah movement will begin transferring their weapons to the Lebanese army in three camps in the south of the country on Thursday, a Lebanese military source told Sputnik.
- WFP chief visits Palestine and Israel, calls for immediate surge of aid into Gaza and safe access to reach the most vulnerable families WFP 28 Aug 2025 -- Safe, unfettered humanitarian access to reach the most vulnerable families is the top priority right now, World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain said after visiting the Gaza Strip where she witnessed firsthand immense destruction and desperation.
- EU aid reaches 23,000 Palestine Refugees from Syria striving to survive in Lebanon UNRWA 28 Aug 2025
- UN experts alarmed by reports of enforced disappearances at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution sites OHCHR 28 Aug 2025 -- Condemning the enforced disappearance of starving Palestinian civilians seeking food aid at distribution centres run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a group of UN experts* today urged Israeli authorities to put an end to the heinous crime against an already vulnerable population.
- Gaza death and destruction 'without parallel in recent times': Guterres UN News 28 Aug 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza, greater humanitarian access and the release of all hostages, as the enclave faces yet another deadly escalation.
- Guterres warns of unprecedented destruction and famine in Gaza Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a grave warning about the escalating civilian casualties in Gaza, describing the situation as "without parallel in recent times."
- READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen's Travel to Lebanon and Meetings with Lebanese Leaders US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 28 Aug 2025 -- This week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a bipartisan delegation to Lebanon alongside Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) and met with the Lebanese leaders including President Joseph Auon, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Speaker of the Parliament Nabih Berri. The delegation was also accompanied by Ambassador Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus.
- US stands back as all UN Security Council members back Gaza famine declaration Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- All members of the United Nations Security Council, except the US, have backed a recent declaration of famine in the Gaza Strip's largest urban area by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-backed body.
- Braže Baiba, in a meeting with the Palestinian Foreign Minister, discusses the security situation in the Middle East and Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine Latvia MFA 28 Aug 2025 -- On 28 August 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, who has arrived in Latvia as part of her regional visit.
- Ansarullah vows retaliation after 'failed" Israeli strikes on Yemeni capital Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- Israel has launched a series of "major airstrikes" on Yemen's capital, Sana'a, targeting densely populated neighborhoods and critical infrastructure, including oil facilities, power plants, military sites, and the presidential palace area.
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine UNOCHA 28 Aug 2025
- Diplomacy still key in WPS row despite China's aggression - DFA chief Philippine News Agency 28 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Thursday said the Philippines would continue to rely on diplomacy and dialogue in dealing with China over the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
- Philippine drills with external countries 'play ass in the lion's skin': spokesperson Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- The Philippines has repeatedly courted influence from outside powers to make waves in the South China Sea, playing the role of an ass in the lion's skin, and its acts have jeopardized regional security and stability, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
- China's activities in Ren'ai Jiao legitimate, lawful, beyond reproach: FM responds to Philippine official's resupply claim Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- Ren'ai Jiao, as part of Nansha Qundao, is China's territory. The activities of Chinese ships in waters within China's jurisdiction are legitimate, lawful and beyond reproach, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
- MND: The Philippine side is the one who undermines stability and makes troubles in the South China Sea Global Times 28 Aug 2025
- The Philippines should stop making provocations and infringements: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 28 Aug 2025 -- "The Philippines should immediately stop making provocations and infringements and stop hyping up incidents. Otherwise, all consequences arising therefrom should be borne by itself," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- HTS, Israel hold secret talks on swapping Lebanon's Shebaa Farms with Syria's Golan: Report Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- Israeli media reports have revealed covert negotiations between Israel and Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led administration concerning a potential territorial exchange involving the Golan Heights and the Shebaa Farms.
- Israel conducts strikes, raid by helicopter-borne troops in Syria's Damascus suburb Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- Israel has conducted new airstrikes and a raid by helicopter-borne troops on a southern suburb of the Syrian capital, Damascus.
- Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Ernst, Representative Wilson Statement on Israeli Strikes in Damascus US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 28 Aug 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Co-Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, released the following statement on Israel's strikes in Damascus, Syria:
- Children bear the brunt of escalating violence in Rakhine, Myanmar, as deadly attacks continue UNICEF 28 Aug 2025 -- UNICEF is gravely concerned by reports of an attack on 25 August in Mrauk U Township, Rakhine State, that reportedly killed and injured children and destroyed homes.
- Statement of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the BiH CEC Decision on early elections for the President of Republika Srpska OSCE 28 Aug 2025 -- Regarding the 28 August 2025 Decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to call early elections for the President of Republika Srpska (RS), in line with the legal mandate of the CEC BiH, the applicable electoral framework, and the decisions of the Court of BiH and Constitutional Court of BiH, the OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission) underlines once again that upholding the constitutional order and the rule of law is non-negotiable and remains crucial for stability and democracy in BiH.
- China and India reach multiple consensuses on boundary question: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 28 Aug 2025 -- "During the 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question, the Chinese side and the Indian side, in a positive and constructive spirit, had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the boundary question and reached multiple consensuses," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- Haiti Still 'Shamefully Overlooked and Woefully Underfunded', Secretary-General Warns Security Council, Urging Donors to Act Now Before Life-Saving Operations Stop UN Security Council 28 Aug 2025
- Amid Relentless Armed Violence, Collapsing Schools, Hospitals, Haiti Facing 'Perfect Storm of Suffering', Secretary-General Warns Security Council UN Security Council 28 Aug 2025 -- Amid relentless armed violence, collapsing schools and hospitals, and a worsening humanitarian crisis leaving millions at risk, the UN Chief warned the Security Council today that Haiti faces a "perfect storm of suffering", with children enduring unprecedented levels of forced recruitment, sexual violence and hunger.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on Haiti UN Secretary-General 28 Aug 2025
- 'The people of Haiti are in a perfect storm of suffering,' warns UN chief UN News 28 Aug 2025 -- State authority is crumbling across Haiti while gang violence engulfs the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond, "paralysing daily life and forcing families to flee," UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday.
- The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Aug 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.
- UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell remarks at the Security Council Open Debate on Haiti UNICEF 28 Aug 2025
- Sudan: A staggering 30 million are in need, as war grinds on UN News 28 Aug 2025 -- Humanitarians continue to push for more support for Sudan amid ongoing conflict, rising malnutrition and a cholera outbreak, a senior UN aid coordination official said on Thursday in New York.
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- Working meeting with Saratov Region Governor Roman Busargin President of Russia 28 Aug 2025 -- Governor of the Saratov Region Roman Busargin briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the region. Particular attention was paid to measures supporting participants in the special military operation and their families.
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question regarding the summoning of the acting Permanent Representative of Russia to the EU to the European External Action Service Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025
- Press release on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov's working visit to Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement at a news conference following talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, Moscow, August 28, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, Moscow, August 28, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025
- Chinese defense ministry responds to first deployment of Typhon medium-range missiles in Japan, says Tokyo should act cautiously in military security Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding reports that the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the US Armed Forces will conduct exercises to deploy Typhon medium-range missile systems at the US Marine Corps Base Iwakuni, the first time this system will be deployed on Japanese soil, Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Thursday that in recent years, Japan has repeatedly broken the constraints of its "Peace Constitution" and its commitment to "exclusive defense," moving further down the dangerous path of military buildup, causing growing concern that it may return to the path of militarism.
- Japan should honestly face up to its history of aggression: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 28 Aug 2025 -- "Japan should honestly face up to and reflect on its history of aggression, make a clean break with militarism and earnestly respect the feelings of peoples of victimized countries including China," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on August 28, 2025 PRC MofA 28 Aug 2025
- FM responds to what message China hopes to convey through V-Day military parade Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- In response to question that what kind of message China hopes to convey to the international community as some analysts believe the military parade and other commemorative events on September 3 are not only of symbolic significance but also serve as an opportunity for China to showcase its growing strength, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei said on Thursday that the parade is meant to demonstrate China's firm determination to follow the path of peaceful development, its strong will to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its powerful capability to defend world peace.
- FinCEN Issues Advisory and Financial Trend Analysis on Chinese Money Laundering Networks US Treasury 28 Aug 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is raising the alarm on Chinese money laundering networks (CMLNs), which pose a significant threat to the U.S. financial system.
- Closing arguments conclude in Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai's trial Radio Free Asia 28 Aug 2025 -- Closing arguments ended Thursday in the national security trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, although judges did not say when they would render a verdict.
- V-Day military parade to demonstrate China's firm determination to follow path of peaceful development: Assistant Foreign Minister Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- In response to question that what kind of message China hopes to convey to the international community as some analysts believe the military parade and other commemorative events on September 3 are not only of symbolic significance but also serve as an opportunity for China to showcase its growing strength, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei said on Thursday that the parade is meant to demonstrate China's firm determination to follow the path of peaceful development, its strong will to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its powerful capability to defend world peace.
- Putin's attendance at China's V-Day commemorations demonstrates high-level partnership, unity in safeguarding WWII victory: official Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China to attend the China's V-Day commemorations in Beijing further highlights the high-level China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, and demonstrates the two countries' unity and determination in jointly safeguarding the victory of World War II, said China's Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei.
- China warmly welcomes Kim's attendance to V-Day commemorations, vows new chapter of China-DPRK traditional friendship Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), will attend China's V-Day commemorations on September 3, China's Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced on Thursday.
- Taiwan defense minister silent on reported U.S. defense posting CNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's defense minister on Thursday declined to discuss cooperation with the United States' Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), following a media report that Washington plans to post a representative in Taipei to boost drone collaboration.
- Taiwan seeks deeper Asia-Pacific ties, higher defense spending: Lai CNA 28 Aug 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Thursday that Taiwan will work with Asia-Pacific partners to promote peace and sustainable development, while pledging stronger defense capabilities and economic security.
- Taiwan silent on reports foreign minister joined Philippines business trip CNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed Wednesday that a business delegation is visiting the Philippines, but declined to say whether Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) is part of the group.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Aug 2025
- The 4th Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group on North Korea's Cyber Threats Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Aug 2025
- North Korea's Kim Jong Un to attend military parade in China Radio Free Asia 28 Aug 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend an expansive military parade in China next week — the first event to bring him together with a clutch of world leaders since he assumed office in 2011.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Will Visit PRC to Participate in Celebrations of Victory of Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War KCNA 28 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, will soon visit the People's Republic of China at the invitation of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, to participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. -0-
- General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un to Attend the Events Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in China PRC MofA 28 Aug 2025
- Chinese FM responds to question on when Kim will arrive in China for V-Day commemorations Global Times 28 Aug 2025 -- When asked about when Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will arrive in China, leave China and whether the visit will be limited to Beijing since China has announced that Kim will attend China's V-Day commemorations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that Kim will attend China's V-Day commemorations and for the specific details, China will release information in due course.
- Respected Fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un Ushering in New History of Valuing Youth KCNA 28 Aug 2025 -- At the Youth Movement Museum, all visitors are paying attention to the meaningful letters.
- E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process UK FCDO 28 Aug 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the initiation of the snapback process
- The Iranian nuclear programme Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025 -- The E3 countries have triggered the JCPoA snapback mechanism. UN sanctions against Iran will re-enter into force within 30 days if a negotiated solution is not reached before then. This is in response to long-standing violations by Iran of its obligations under the JCPoA.
- The United States Welcomes the Initiation of Snapback US Dept. of State 28 Aug 2025 -- "This morning, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom initiated a process under UN Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran."
- Risch Statement on the European Snapback of UN Sanctions against Iran US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 28 Aug 2025 -- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the United Kingdom, France, and Germany initiated the snapback of UN sanctions on Iran at the Security Council today.
- US secretary of state consults with Israel, E3, and IAEA over Iran in Washington IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- In a series of diplomatic meetings, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged with his Israeli and European counterparts, as well as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Washington to coordinate their positions on Iran.
- Iran's UN mission: E3at a decisive moment over snapback mechanism IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations says that the UN Security Council now faces a defining moment, as the European Troika moves to trigger the snapback mechanism.
- Tehran warns E3 that snapback activation will threaten Iran-IAEA ongoing cooperation IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Following the European Troika's announcement of triggering the "snapback" mechanism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning the move, warning that the decision by France, Germany, and Britain will severely undermine the ongoing cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Araghchi says Iran will respond to E3's 'illegal' move to reinstate UNSC sanctions IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran has acted responsibly and in good faith, adding that Tehran will defend its national rights and interests by responding appropriately to the European Troika's "unlawful and unjustified" decision to reinstate UN Security Council sanctions.
- Triggering 'snapback' will affect Iran's interaction with IAEA: Gharibabadi IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has emphasized that if the E3 —the UK, France, and Germany—triggers the "snapback mechanism," it will impact Tehran's relationship with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Statement by High Representative Kaja Kallas on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 Aug 2025 -- In my role as Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the JCPoA, I was informed by letter today that the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom - the E3 - have notified the United Nations Security Council that they believe Iran is in significant non-performance of its commitments under the JCPoA, thereby invoking the process known as the "snapback" mechanism in accordance with paragraph 11 of the UNSCR 2231.
- Russia, China rally behind Iran against E3 misuse of UN resolution Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned a move by France, Germany, and the UK to trigger the reimposition of UN sanctions under the 2015 nuclear accord, calling it "legally baseless" and warning of a halt to its cooperation with the UN nuclear agency.
- IRGC: Iran's intel command crushed enemy's plot in 12-day Israeli war Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran's intelligence operations inside Israel drove the success of the Islamic Republic's missile and drone strikes against the occupying entity in the 12-day war, calling the regime's intelligence failures a key factor in its defeat.
- Choose wisely; IAEA interaction will stop if 'snapback' triggered: Iran warns Europe Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- Iran warns the UK, France, and Germany that it would stop interaction with the United Nations nuclear watchdog if the trio managed to have the UN Security Council restore its sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
- India to increase Russian oil imports despite US threats: Report Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- In a move that defies the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump to penalize India for purchasing oil from Russia, New Delhi has reportedly ramped up its Russian oil imports.
- Telephone Call between the Prime Minister and President Erdogan Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 28 Aug 2025
- Speech by Foreign Minister Wadephul at the Estonian Ambassadors' Conference in Tallinn Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025
- Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Estonia and Denmark Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025
- Security in the Baltic Sea region: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Estonia and Denmark Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Wadephul is setting out on Thursday morning to visit two important partners in the Baltic Sea region: The trip will first take him to Estonia and then to Denmark. Read on to find out more.
- Meeting between Mr. MIYAJI Takuma, State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Mr. Alejandro Murat Hinojosa, Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Relations of the United Mexican States Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Aug 2025
- Japan-Ecuador Summit Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Aug 2025
- "Our defense industry is making history in every field" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 28 Aug 2025 -- Speaking at the TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland event, President Erdoğan said: "Those wishing to see what can be achieved through faith and perseverance despite obstacles are now looking at the Turkish defense industry. Our defense industry, which is a source of pride for our country, is literally making history in every field."
- "We will leave a great and strong Türkiye to future generations" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 28 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."
- Minister Anand announces additional sanctions in response to Russia's malign interference activities in Moldova Canada 28 Aug 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against sixteen individuals and two entities under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations for their role in Russia's malign interference activities in Moldova.
- Backgrounder: Sanctions against individuals and entities in Moldova Canada 28 Aug 2025
- Poland supports Moldovan population Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025 -- Poland allocated USD 1 million to Moldova's Energy Vulnerability Reduction Fund in a show of solidarity with and direct support for Moldovan people, who are facing the consequences of an energy crisis.
- Budrys discussed preparations for EU membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova in calls with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and EU Enlargement Commissioner Lithuania MFA 28 Aug 2025 -- On 28 August, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys held telephone conversations with Taras Kachka, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, and Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement to discuss preparations for opening the first negotiation cluster, "Fundamentals," with Ukraine and Moldova.
- Latvia and Italy discuss regional security and agree on the need to promote economic cooperation Latvia MFA 28 Aug 2025 -- On 28 August 2025, the Parliamentary Secretary Artjoms Uršuļskis had a meeting with the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, Edmondo Cirielli, who had arrived in Latvia for a working visit.
- Baiba Braže: Latvia greatly appreciates cooperation with Montenegro in NATO and will continue sharing European integration experience Latvia MFA 28 Aug 2025 -- On 28 August 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, met with the Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Montenegro, Filip Ivanović, who has arrived in Latvia for a working visit.
- Gitanas Nausėda met with the Polish leader: Regional security is our shared responsibility President of the Republic of Lithuania 28 Aug 2025 -- On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda took part in a meeting of regional leaders in Warsaw, hosted by Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
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