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• Following today's court win, Governor Newsom seeks injunction to stop the Trump Administration's continued federalization of the National Guard through Election Day California Governor - Gavin Newsom 02 Sep 2025 -- Following a federal court's decision today to block Trump's illegal use of the military in Los Angeles for law enforcement activities, Governor Newsom filed a preliminary injunction asking the court to stop the new order extending soldiers' deployment in Los Angeles through November 5 entirely.
• Governor Newsom secures federal court victory, Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles illegal California Governor - Gavin Newsom 02 Sep 2025 -- In a major rebuke of Donald Trump, a federal court has granted California's injunction blocking Trump's illegal use of the U.S. military as a domestic police force. The ruling makes clear: Trump is breaking the law by trying to create a national police force with himself as its chief.
• Trump illegally deployed National Guard during Los Angeles protests, judge rules Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- A federal judge in California has ruled that US President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles during immigration protests violated federal law.
• Guard Provides Security Presence, Aids D.C. Residents, Beautification Cleanup DoD News 02 Sep 2025 -- More than 2,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen from six states and the District of Columbia are on duty in Washington as part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, Joint Task Force District of Columbia, in support of local and federal authorities and law enforcement agencies.
• Army announces upcoming unit deployments US Army 02 Sep 2025 -- The Department of the Army announced today the fall deployments of the following units to provide enhanced sustainment, engineering, communications and operational capabilities in support of the Department of Defense's mission at the Southern Border:
• Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant returns home after seizing 3,100 pounds in drugs during multi-mission patrol in the Caribbean Sea, Windward Passage US Coast Guard 02 Sep 2025 -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned home to Cape Canaveral, Aug. 19, following a 59-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Trump Announces Relocation of U.S. Space Command DoD News 02 Sep 2025 -- During a press conference at the White House today, President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. Space Command — one of the Defense Department's 11 unified combatant commands — would be relocating from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, to the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
• President Trump Is Right - SPACECOM Moving to Alabama Is a Win for National Security House Armed Services Committee 02 Sep 2025 -- Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) issued the following statement praising President Trump's announcement to move the United States Space Command Headquarters to Alabama:
• House Passes HFAC-led Reforms to Foreign Arms Sales Process U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 02 Sep 2025 -- Today, the House passed several measures spearheaded by the House Foreign Affairs Committee's bipartisan Foreign Arms Sales Task Force aimed at improving the foreign arms sales process and strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base.
• BLADE cuts down drones at Project Flytrap 4.0 Army News 02 Sep 2025 -- Soldiers from the Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment detected, tracked, engaged and defeated multiple drones at ranges between 500 and 800 meters using the Ballistic Low Altitude Drone Engagement (BLADE) system from a Stryker vehicle at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area in northeast Poland during a live fire event for Project Flytrap 4.0 on Aug. 1.
• Bright Star 25: U.S. and Egypt Launch One of the World's Largest Multinational Military Exercises CENTCOM 02 Sep 2025 -- Bright Star 25, the multinational military exercise co-hosted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Egyptian Armed Forces through the Egyptian Training Authority, officially commenced today with a ceremonial opening at Mohamed Naguib Military Base. The exercise brings together forces from across the globe, underscoring the United States' enduring commitment to working alongside Egypt and partner nations to strengthen collective security and promote regional stability.
• Autonomy Proving Ground Advances With First Alternative Navigation Flight DoD News 02 Sep 2025 -- A bright orange dart drifted in the air at approximately 1,000 feet. The cloudless, bright blue skies practically swallowed up the 7-foot, 50-pound unmanned aerial system as it flew its pattern. As it passed overhead, the sound from it at ground level was like a revved up weed eater engine.
• From Capstone to Combat Readiness: Depth-Perception System Enhances EOD Robotics DoD News 02 Sep 2025 -- What started as a school project has developed into a promising innovation for explosive ordnance disposal operations across the Defense Department.
• Northern Edge 2025 wraps up across Alaska US Air Force 02 Sep 2025 -- Northern Edge 2025, a multi-domain, joint field-training exercise, concluded this week after showcasing the U.S. military's expanded capabilities in the Arctic and north-western Pacific theater.
• U.S. Coast Guard marks first expenditure of One Big Beautiful Bill Act funding, upgrading Base Charleston to support major cutters US Coast Guard 02 Sep 2025 -- The Coast Guard's Facilities Design and Construction Center completed a contract modification with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Aug. 25 to remove up to 100 submerged concrete piles under the old Pier November at Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina.
• U.S. Coast Guard awards contract to modernize Base Seattle to enable Arctic and Antarctic operations US Coast Guard 02 Sep 2025 -- The Coast Guard's Facilities Design and Construction Center (FDCC) awarded a contract Aug. 27 to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for the first phase of work that will ultimately result in homeporting future polar security cutters (PSC) at Base Seattle in Seattle, Washington.
• USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Podgorica, Montenegro, Strengthening U.S.-Montenegro Partnership US Navy 02 Sep 2025 -- The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Bar, Montenegro, on September 2nd for a scheduled port visit, underscoring the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Montenegro and the two nations' commitment to regional security.
• Medical Service Corps Reservists reach new milestone with Navy-Marine Corps Large Scale Exercise US Navy 02 Sep 2025 -- For the first time, Navy Reserve Medical Service Corps (MSC) officers assigned to the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Headquarters participated in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps-led Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2025, July 30 - August 8.
• NATO Secretary General visits Luxembourg, recognising Alliance contributions and promoting Ukraine support NATO 02 Sep 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Luxembourg on 2 September 2025, meeting H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri, Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes, and Chamber of Deputies President Claude Wiseler. "You are a key contributor to NATO's innovation agenda... and invest in critical satellite capabilities," Mr. Rutte said, noting founding NATO member Luxembourg's hosting of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), and investments in multinational capabilities such as the Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
• Denys Shmyhal and NATO Senior Representative discuss support for Ukraine under PURL programme Ukraine Government 02 Sep 2025 -- Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with NATO Senior Representative in Ukraine Patrick Turner.
• Denys Shmyhal and NATO Senior Representative discuss support for Ukraine under the PURL program Ukraine MOD 02 Sep 2025
• HMAS Ballarat departs on fourth Regional Presence Deployment for 2025 Australia DOD 02 Sep 2025 -- Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat has sailed from HMAS Stirling in Western Australia for a Regional Presence Deployment, reaffirming the Australian Defence Force's maintenance of a near-continuous presence in the region.
• New foundations for airfield recovery in Australia Australia DOD 02 Sep 2025 -- A patch of bushland within Townsville Field Training Area is at the heart of a new airbase resilience capability for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), after Exercise Bronze Crocodile 2025 transformed Woolshed Airfield into the first purpose-built training site for Airfield Damage Repair (ADR).
• Australia, Malaysia sign 'sister college' agreement Australia DOD 02 Sep 2025 -- Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston welcomed General Tan Sri Nizam, Chief of Defence Force Malaysia, and his delegation to Canberra on August 19.
• Show of combined force Australia DOD 02 Sep 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) demonstrated their ability to deliver integrated and destructive firepower.
• National Defence Welcomes the Canadian Coast Guard to the Defence Team Canada 02 Sep 2025 -- The Department of National Defence (DND) today announced the integration of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) into the Defence Team, marking an important step forward in strengthening Canada's maritime security. This change will enhance coordination across government and ensure Canada is even better prepared to safeguard its waters and coastline.
• Conclusions of the Franco-German Defence and Security Council. Élysée - President of France 02 Sep 2025 -- "As we face war and escalating hybrid threats on our continent, multiple crises in our neighbourhood and the world, and as we seek to uphold the rules-based international order and reaffirming our ambitions of the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle, France and Germany are convinced that Franco-German cooperation in matters of foreign, security and defence policy should be further deepened ; it should strengthen the ability of Europe to meet its challenges on its own."
• FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON ARRIVES AT PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES India PIB 02 Sep 2025 -- Building 'Bridges of Friendship', whilst training young minds, the ships of the First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, and CGS Sarathi, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 01 Sep 2025
• INDIA - THAILAND JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE MAITREE - XIV COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA India PIB 02 Sep 2025 -- The 14th edition of the India - Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE-XIV commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Joint Training Node (JTN), Umroi, Meghalaya today
• Army prepared to deliver a decisive response to any aggression: Top general IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has emphasized that the Army stands strong and ready to deliver a decisive and painful response to any aggression
• Ofek 19 satellite successfully launched into space Israel MFA 02 Sep 2025 -- Israel MOD and IAI have successfully launched the Ofek 19 observation satellite to space.
• EU defence spending hits €343 bln in 2024, EDA data shows European Defence Agency 02 Sep 2025 -- The European Defence Agency (EDA) has published its annual Defence Data report for 2024-2025, detailing defence spending from all 27 EU Member States. In 2024, defence expenditure by the 27 EU Member States reached an unprecedented €343 billion — a 19% rise on 2023 — bringing spending to 1.9% of GDP.
• Drone and anti-drone capabilities for border control must be developed in EU external border countries Finnish Government 02 Sep 2025 -- Finland, together with Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, has published a letter to the European Commission stressing the need to develop drone and anti-drone capabilities for border control in the countries on the EU's external border and to secure the funding for this.
• Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's keynote speech at the Lithuania-Finland Defence Industry and Science Forum on 2 September 2025 Finnish MoD 02 Sep 2025
• Military-technical cooperation between Sweden and Poland Government Offices of Sweden 02 Sep 2025 -- Sweden and Poland will enter into military-technical cooperation under the terms of a letter of intent signed by Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and his Polish counterpart, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, during Mr Jonson's visit to Poland on 2 September.
• Budrys at the Bled Strategic Forum: European unity, resilience, and determination - the most powerful weapons against authoritarian regimes Lithuania MFA 02 Sep 2025 -- On Tuesday, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys participated in the Bled Strategic Forum international conference session "Europe Secure and Free."
• The President: Lithuania's and Finland's partnership serves as a security guarantee and promotes economic development President of the Republic of Lithuania 02 Sep 2025 -- During his working visit to Finland, President Gitanas Nausėda met with President Alexander Stubb. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Lithuania and Finland, transatlantic cooperation, the security situation in the region, and issues on the European Union agenda. The presidents also addressed support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
• Lithuania and Finland ready to strengthen partnership in defense and high technologies President of the Republic of Lithuania 02 Sep 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda, currently on a visit to Finland, together with Finland's Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen, opened the Lithuania-Finland Defense Industry and Science Forum on High-Tech Cooperation.
• Speech by Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, at the Lithuania-Finland Business Forum President of the Republic of Lithuania 02 Sep 2025
• Letter of intent on Polish-Swedish cooperation signed Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Sep 2025
• BRP Antonio Luna damaged in Malaysia still operational Philippine News Agency 02 Sep 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) sustained damage during a recent overseas activity but remains in good condition and operational, an official said Tuesday.
• Minister Radosław Sikorski meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Sep 2025 -- Poland's and US' chief diplomats discussed Polish-American cooperation in security and energy as well as topical items on multilateral agenda, including joint action for a lasting and just end to the war in Ukraine. The meeting took place on 2 September in Miami.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to Press US Dept. of State 02 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with French Foreign Minister Jean Noël Barrot US Dept. of State 02 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 02 Sep 2025

Defense Industry

• Contracts For Sept. 2, 2025

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 2 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 02 Sep 2025
• Press Conference by Security Council President on Programme of Work for September UN Security Council 02 Sep 2025 -- The Security Council will hold a signature event on 24 September — an open debate on artificial intelligence (AI) and international peace and security — its President for the month told reporters at a United Nations Headquarters press conference today.

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows | Giddeon's Chariots

• Statement by PM Netanyahu to IDF Conscripts and Reserve Soldiers Israel - Prime Minister 02 Sep 2025
• Israel mobilizes 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City occupation Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Israel has been intensifying its troop buildup ahead of a planned offensive to capture Gaza City, even as international pressure mounts to end its genocidal campaign against the Palestinian territory.
• Israel starves 13 more Palestinians in Gaza, death toll rises to 361 Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Gaza's Health Ministry said 13 more people, including three children, died in the past 24 hours as a result of Israel-induced famine, amid mounting warnings from international agencies that starvation is spreading rapidly across the besieged enclave.
• Israel notifies US of its agenda to 'annex' West Bank: Report Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- According to a report by Israeli media, Israel has informed the US of its West Bank "annexation" plan as momentum grows internationally for recognizing Palestinian statehood.
• Hamas urges UN Security Council action after Israeli strikes kill 21 Palestinians Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take immediate action to halt the Israeli regime's ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
• Daily malnutrition deaths continue as Israeli forces push further into Gaza City UN News 02 Sep 2025 -- Conditions in Gaza are worsening for Palestinians trapped amid spiralling hunger as Israel continues to block aid deliveries amid escalate attacks, according to the latest updates on Tuesday from UN agencies on the ground.
• Belgium to recognize State of Palestine at UN General Assembly IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Belgium has announced its decision to recognize the State of Palestine, joining other European countries that officially declared the Palestinian statehood and demanded boycott of the Israeli regime over its crimes.
• Belgium to recognize State of Palestine at UN General Assembly, impose sanctions on Israel Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot has announced that the Western European country will recognize the State of Palestine at the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month and impose sanctions on Israel.
• A QUARTER OF GAZA RESIDENTS DECLARE FAMINE, 92 KILLED WHILE LOOKING FOR FOOD—-OCCUPATION FORCES INTENSFIES WEST BANK INCURSION INTO WEST BANK Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 02 Sep 2025 -- The Media Observatory of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Israel's Crimes against the Palestinians has in the last 7 days (25 August -1 September 202)5 recoded 814 cases of martyrdom among Palestinians.
• Slovenia increases support for UNRWA Republic of Slovenia 02 Sep 2025 -- On the sidelines of the Bled Strategic Forum, Ms. Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, and Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), signed a €4 million agreement to support the Agency's work over the next four years (2025 - 2028), including €1 million per year in fully flexible funding.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Afghanistan, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan UNOCHA 02 Sep 2025
• Afghanistan searches for survivors as death from massive quake tops 1,100 Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- The death toll from a recent earthquake in Afghanistan has reached 1,124, the Afghan Red Crescent Society says as rescue teams continue to scour the country's mountainous east for survivors.
• More Than 1,400 Dead In Afghanistan Earthquake As Aid Struggles To Reach Remote Villages RFE/RL 02 Sep 2025 -- More than 1,400 people are reported dead and thousands of others injured as aid workers continue to battle to get to a remote mountainous region of Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake that flattened villages.
• UNHCR calls for urgent aid to Afghanistan's earthquake-hit communities UNHCR 02 Sep 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
• Afghanistan quake: Aid teams still scrambling to reach survivors UN News 02 Sep 2025 -- In remote eastern Afghanistan, aid workers are continuing to race to assist survivors of Sunday's devastating earthquake as the death toll continues to climb, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
• Aid Workers Race To Remote Afghan Region After Hundreds Killed In Earthquake RFE/RL 02 Sep 2025 -- Afghanistan's Taliban rulers pleaded for outside help following the devastating earthquake that flattened villages and killed hundreds of people in the east of the country.
• UK provides emergency aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims UK FCDO 02 Sep 2025 -- The UK has announced emergency funding to support families affected by the devastating earthquake which hit Afghanistan.
• Yemen: Statement by the Spokesperson on the additional arbitrary detentions of UN personnel by the Houthis European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Sep 2025 -- The European Union supports the statement of the UN Secretary General of 01 September 2025 and strongly condemns the additional arbitrary detentions of at least 11 UN personnel by the Houthis in Yemen, as well as the seizure of UN property and attempts to enter the UN premises in Sana'a in violation of International Law and the Vienna Conventions, providing for the inviolability of diplomatic premises at all times.
• Yemeni forces strike 4 Israeli positions with drones: Ansarullah Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Yemen's Ansarullah movement says the country's Armed Forces have "successfully" targeted strategic sites deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories using four domestically-developed Sammad-4 (Invincible-4) combat drones.
• Yemen's Ansarullah says 'real surprises' in the offing for Israel after assassinations Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Ansarullah says the resistance movement is preparing "real" surprises for the Israeli regime in retaliation for the illegal entity's recent assassination of top Yemeni officials in the capital Sana'a and Tel Aviv's continued genocide of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• UNHCR deputy chief calls for support to end displacement for millions of Syrians UNHCR 02 Sep 2025 -- UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees Kelly T. Clements concluded a five-day visit to Lebanon and Syria with a call to the international community to support efforts to bring peace and stability to Syria, and end the displacement and suffering of millions of Syrians. She also called for continued support to countries hosting Syrian refugees, including Lebanon.
• UN refugee agency urges support to end displacement for millions of Syrians UN News 02 Sep 2025 -- The international community must support efforts towards peace and stability in Syria and end the displacement of millions - both within and outside the country - who fled years of war and just want to go home.
• Myanmar: Death, destruction and desperation mirror 2017 atrocities - UN report OHCHR 02 Sep 2025 -- A report published on Tuesday by the UN Human Rights Office said the worsening crisis in Myanmar, particularly Rakhine State, provides a stark reminder of the atrocities committed by the military in 2017, pointing to increased killings, torture, razing of villages, and mass forced displacement.
• League Secretary-General calls on Libyan parties to resolve differences through dialogue League of Arab States 02 Sep 2025
• During early hours of 2 September 2025, in a cowardly terrorist attack, Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij targeted Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Bannu District. ISPR Pakistan 02 Sep 2025 -- During early hours of 2 September 2025, in a cowardly terrorist attack, Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij targeted Federal Constabulary Headquarters in Bannu District.
• Tehran dismisses Persian Gulf Cooperation Council's 'unfounded' claims on Iranian islands, Arash field IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- The Foreign Ministry has dismissed a statement by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council that questioned Iran's ownership of three islands, Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, as well as Arash gas field. The ministry said that the statement contains unfounded claims that will not alter geographical realities.
• Tehran rejects Arab states' claims to Iranian islands, Arash field Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Iran has reiterated its sovereignty over the Persian Gulf trio islands, rights to the Arash field, and the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, in reaction to the false claims in a recent Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) statement.
• Sudan: Hundreds feared dead in Darfur landslide UN News 02 Sep 2025 -- Humanitarians "will spare no effort" to ensure that aid reaches people affected by a deadly landslide in a remote mountain village in war-torn Sudan, a senior UN official in the country said on Tuesday.
• Why The OSCE Minsk Group Is Ending -- And What Comes Next RFE/RL 02 Sep 2025 -- On September 1, the OSCE's 57 member states unanimously decided to wind down the OSCE Minsk Group by the end of the year.

News Reports

• Meeting with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic President of Russia 02 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the ceremonial events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's victory in the War of Resistance against Japan and the conclusion of World War II.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico President of Russia 02 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has arrived in China to take part in the commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's victory in the War of Resistance against Japan and the end of World War II.
• Meeting with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 02 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing.
• Meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev President of Russia 02 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Beijing.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif President of Russia 02 Sep 2025 -- The President had a conversation with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif.
• Lavrov: West uses the dollar to suppress rivals IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that the West uses the dollar to suppress rivals and maintain its dominance in the world.
• Russian Prosecutor General's Office Labels UK Think Tank Undesirable Sputnik 02 Sep 2025 -- The Prosecutor General's Office on Tuesday declared the activities in Russia of the UK non-governmental organization Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for Defence and Security Studies undesirable in Russia.
• Russia-China talks President of Russia 02 Sep 2025 -- Russia-China talks took place in the Great Hall of the People.
• Meeting with President of China Xi Jinping and President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh President of Russia 02 Sep 2025 -- The leaders of Russia, China and Mongolia held a trilateral meeting in Beijing.
• Russia Seals Deal On Power Of Siberia 2 And Soyuz Vostok Pipelines Sputnik 02 Sep 2025 -- China, Russia and Mongolia are strengthening trade, economic, technological and cultural cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
• China, Russia Sign Deal To Build New Siberian Gas Pipeline But Pricing Details Unclear RFE/RL 02 Sep 2025 -- China and Russia signed an agreement to build the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline on September 2, a key step forward for one of the world's most expensive gas projects.
• How Xi, With Putin's Help, Could Use A Massive Military Parade To Rewrite World War II RFE/RL 02 Sep 2025 -- Chinese leader Xi Jinping is holding a massive military parade to mark 80 years since the end of World War II, but the event is not only about the past, it's part of a broader push to reshape its future role on the global political stage.
• Xi, Putin laud bilateral ties, vow further cooperation PRC MND 02 Sep 2025 -- Speaking highly of the exemplary major-country ties between their countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday pledged to strengthen high-level exchanges, mutual support, and coordination for greater development of bilateral relations in the future.
• President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 2, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.  
• Japanese media's hype over Chinese warships 'circumnavigating Japan' an overreaction: expert Global Times 02 Sep 2025 -- Japanese media on Tuesday hyped that Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels had "circumnavigated" Japan. A Chinese military affairs expert slammed the report as an overreaction, stressing that the Chinese ships' voyage took place in open waters and should be viewed objectively and rationally.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on September 2, 2025 PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025
• President Xi Jinping Chairs the Seventh Meeting of Heads of State of China, Russia and Mongolia PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 2, President Xi Jinping held the seventh meeting of heads of state of China, Russia and Mongolia with President Vladimir Putin and President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the evening of September 2, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the evening of September 2, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the afternoon of September 2, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the afternoon of September 2, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 2, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 2, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Indonesian President Prabowo Attending the Commemoration of 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 02 Sep 2025
• SCO statement on supporting multilateral trading system demonstrates firm determination to maintain stability of global trade order: MOFCOM Global Times 02 Sep 2025 -- Leaders of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Monday issued a statement on supporting the multilateral trading system during the ongoing SCO Tianjin Summit, according to the Xinhua News Agency. This demonstrates the SCO's firm determination to maintain the stability of the global trade order, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Tuesday.
• Xi Focus: Xi calls for forging ahead with solid steps as SCO convenes largest-ever summit PRC MND 02 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members to forge ahead with solid steps for a better future as the organization convenes its largest-ever summit in China's port city of Tianjin.
• Xi meets Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Global Times 02 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met here with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Tuesday.
• Taiwan's Lai calls for national unity, bolstered defenses against China CNA 02 Sep 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday stressed Taiwan's need for strong defense capabilities and national unity against what he called Beijing's attempts to alter the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, including by increasing military incursions.
• Taiwan should seek to leverage PLA satnav system to counter drone threat: Experts CNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Taiwan's information and electronic warfare units would play a pivotal role in drone warfare, and they should develop the capability to access the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, a retired Air Force lieutenant general said Tuesday.
• Ex-KMT Chair Hung Hsiu-chu to attend China's WWII parade in Beijing CNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Former Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Hung Hsiu-chu (洪秀柱) said Tuesday she will attend a military parade in Beijing the following day to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Second Sino-Japanese War, calling her decision an effort to "carry forward the spirit of resistance."
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Sep 2025
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Arrives in Beijing KCNA 02 Sep 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, at 16:00 (local time) on September 2, the Department of Press and Information of the DPRK Foreign Ministry said.
• Delegation of DPRK Ministry of Public Security Leaves for Russia KCNA 02 Sep 2025 -- A delegation of the DPRK Ministry of Public Security led by Minister Pang Tu Sop left here for Russia on Sept. 1.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Learns about Composite Carbon Fiber Material Production Process and Production of High-thrust Missile Engine KCNA 02 Sep 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 relevant institute of the General Academy of Chemical Materials under the Missile Administration of the DPRK on September 1 and met experts in the field of the research into the composite carbon fiber material.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Leaves for China KCNA 02 Sep 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, left here for Beijing by his private train on September 1 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, Kim Chon Il, director of the Department of Press and Information of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, said.
• North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing for military parade Radio Free Asia 02 Sep 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, ahead of a massive Chinese military parade on Wednesday that will celebrate 80 years since the Japanese defeat that ended World War II.
• DPRK's top leader Kim Jong Un departs for China by special train: report Global Times 02 Sep 2025 -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has departed for China by a special train on September 1 to attend the 80th anniversary commemoration for the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the DPRK's Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, China Central Television reported.
• Spokesperson's Press Briefing (September 2, 2025) ROK MFA 02 Sep 2025
• S.Korean National Assembly speaker to depart for Beijing; S.Korean media speculates he is likely to convey personal message from Lee Jae-myung to Kim Jong Un Global Times 02 Sep 2025 -- South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik is set to depart for Beijing on Tuesday to attend events on Wednesday commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and hold a group interview in Beijing, multiple South Korean media reported on Tuesday.
• Iran says will comply with 2015 nuclear deal if all parties return to it IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Iran will return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal - known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - if all other parties do the same, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson told the Guardian in an interview published on Sunday.
• Path for negotiations with the US is not closed, top security official says IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani says the path for negotiations with the United States is not closed, criticizing the Americans for paying lip service to talks and not coming to the negotiating table.
• IAEA did not act 'honestly' toward Iran, President Pezeshkian says IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not treated Iran fairly, while reaffirming the Islamic Republic's willingness to engage within accepted international frameworks free from bias.
• Iran considers past experience on US proposal for direct talks: Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Esmaeil Baghaei, Foreign Ministry spokesperson, says Iran definitely takes into account its past experiences when dealing with the United States, including over its proposal for direct talks on the Iranian nuclear program.
• US blocking negotiation path by raising 'unrealizable' demands, says Iran's top security official Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Iran's top security official says the United States is obstructing potential talks by raising "unrealizable" demands, including restrictions on Iran's missile program.
• Iran's Parliament vows 'decisive' payback to snapback of sanctions Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Iran's Parliament has warned of a decisive and reciprocal response to a planned decision by the European troika to unleash the snapback mechanism of sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
• Iran and China presidents vow full implementation of 25-year cooperation pact IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- The presidents of Iran and China have pledged to fully implement a 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement, underscoring their commitment to expand strategic ties despite US pressure.
• China Respects Iran's Right to Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy - Xi Sputnik 02 Sep 2025 -- Beijing respects Iran's right to peaceful use of nuclear energy and supports Iran in protecting state sovereignty, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
• Iran, China presidents pledge to deepen strategic partnership Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- Tehran and Beijing have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding ties, with the presidents of both countries vowing to fully implement a 25‑year strategic cooperation agreement signed in 2021.
• Iran-Russia-China joint letter urges UNSC to dismiss E3 snapback bid IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- The foreign ministers of Iran, China, and Russia have written a joint letter rejecting the three European countries' move to trigger the "snapback mechanism" that would restore United Nations sanctions against Tehran. The letter, addressed to the UN secretary general and the president of the UN Security Council (UNSC), calls on the Council to consider Europe's move null and void.
• Pezeshkian-Putin meeting was fruitful: VP for communications affairs IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Mehdi Tabatabaei, Vice President for Communications and Information Affairs, has emphasized the importance of maintaining Iran's distinguished position amid shifting global power dynamics, saying that a fruitful meeting was held between President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin, China, on Monday.
• Sanctioning Smugglers of Iranian Oil through Iraq US Dept. of State 02 Sep 2025 -- Today, the United States is acting decisively to stem the flow of revenues to the Iranian regime for its destructive and destabilizing conduct in Iraq, the Middle East, and around the world.
• Treasury Intensifies Pressure on Iranian Oil Smuggling and Sanctions Evasion Schemes in Iraq US Treasury 02 Sep 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a network of shipping companies and vessels led by Iraqi-Kittitian businessman Waleed al-Samarra'i(al-Samarra'i) for smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil. This network operates primarily by covertly blending Iranian oil with Iraqi oil, which is then marketed intentionally as solely of Iraqi origin to avoid sanctions. This scheme has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for both the Iranian regime and al-Samarra'i himself.
• Trump calls trade with India 'a totally one sided disaster'; Indian media says US increases pressure on New Delhi lately Global Times 02 Sep 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his criticism of India, calling trade ties with the country "a totally one sided disaster," some US media reported.
• The Prime Minister of Pakistan meets with the President of China Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 02 Sep 2025 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently on an official visit to China, met His Excellency President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier today.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif PRC MofA 02 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 2, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• Meeting between the President of Russia and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 02 Sep 2025 -- Prime Minster of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Beijing, China today.
• Meeting between the President of Tajikistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 02 Sep 2025 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a meeting with H.E. Emomali Rahmon, President of Republic of Tajikistan in Beijing, China, today.
• Kyrgyzstan's Niqab Ban: Dozens Of Women Fined, Hundreds Warned In Police Raids RFE/RL 02 Sep 2025 -- Police in Kyrgyzstan have issued hefty fines and official warnings to hundreds of women wearing the niqab, a face veil that is banned in the Muslim-majority country.
• Investment support for Southland space sector New Zealand Government 02 Sep 2025 -- Southland's role in the space sector has been given a turbo-boost from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson has announced.
• Japan-Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 02 Sep 2025
• HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session in Riyadh SPA 02 Sep 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh today
• Press remarks by President António Costa following the joint press point with Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob EC/CEU 02 Sep 2025
• Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković EC/CEU 02 Sep 2025
• Russia Respects Serbia's Independent Political Course Under Vucic - Putin Sputnik 02 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in China on Tuesday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
• Maduro says ready to 'declare a republic in arms' amid US naval buildup Press TV 02 Sep 2025 -- President Nicolas Maduro says Venezuela is facing "the biggest threat" seen by the continent in the last 100 years, amid the US deployment of ships in the Caribbean, asserting he is ready to "declare a republic in arms" if attacked by American forces.
• Iran reaffirms support for Venezuela against foreign threats IRNA 02 Sep 2025 -- Iran's Ambassador to Venezuela Ali Chegini has conveyed the Islamic Republic's message of support for the South American country against any threat to its peace and security.
• Cameroon: Restrictions on civic space risk undermining presidential election, Türk warns OHCHR 02 Sep 2025 -- Growing restrictions on civic and democratic space in Cameroon in the lead up to the presidential election in October raise fears about whether voters can freely express their will, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today.