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• NDIA SWF: USSPACECOM leaders emphasize allied, commercial integration as critical to counter space threats United States Space Force 03 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Space Command leaders convened at the National Defense Industrial Association Space Warfighting Forum, Colorado Springs, August 26-28.
• USAG Ansbach begins $330 million modernization project at Barton Barracks Army News 03 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Army has officially launched a massive $330 million modernization project at Barton Barracks, marking a significant investment in the future of the U.S. Army presence in the Franconian region.
• TRADEWINDS 25 Caribbean Task Force meets to continue annual training partnership on Caribbean interoperability and response Army News 03 Sep 2025 -- Caribbean military forces, law enforcement agencies and humanitarian organizations are working together during TRADEWINDS 25 (TW25), a multinational exercise designed to strengthen disaster response and security coordination across the region.
• Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the U.S. conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity U.S. 7th Fleet 03 Sep 2025 -- The combined armed and defense forces of Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, conducted a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, Sept. 3.
• USS Springfield Returns to Guam Following Indo-Pacific Deployment US Navy 03 Sep 2025 -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport, August 31, after completing a routine deployment in the Indo-Pacific, reaffirming its vital role in maintaining security and stability in the region.
• NATO Secretary General meets President of Estonia, commends defence investment and support for Ukraine NATO 03 Sep 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Estonian President Alar Karis met in Brussels on Wednesday (3 September 2025) to discuss NATO's ongoing support to Ukraine, deterrence and defence, and the implementation of key decisions from the NATO Summit in The Hague.
• Report: Europe Faces Trillion-Dollar Defense Bill As US Draws Down RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- European nations could face a trillion-dollar rearmament bill in the face of a looming Russian threat and an imminent US defense review that could see Washington dramatically draw down forces on the continent, according to a report released on September 3.
• Head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO visits NSATU in Germany NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) 03 Sep 2025 -- The Head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO, Alyona Getmanchuk, visited NSATU (NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine) in Wiesbaden, Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.
• £1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv UK MOD 03 Sep 2025 -- Loan to Ukraine has enabled UK to deliver hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of air defence missiles, and other essential equipment
• Ukraine and the United Kingdom discussed security guarantees and measures to strengthen defence cooperation Ukraine MOD 03 Sep 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine's advanced defense industry is a key guarantee of our security Ukraine MOD 03 Sep 2025
• Denys Shmyhal participated in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing at the level of defence ministers Ukraine MOD 03 Sep 2025
• Land-, sea-, and air-based missiles unveiled as China's nuclear triad for the first time Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- China on Wednesday held a grand V-Day military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, with many advanced weapons and equipment making their debut, including China's new-generation tank with a whole new design concept, several types of hypersonic anti-ship missiles, air superiority drones, as well as the country's nuclear triad, which includes air-launched, submarine-launched and land-based strategic missiles.
• Tank and artillery, unmanned ship and underwater vehicles, high-energy weapons, hypersonic missiles shine at parade Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- China on Wednesday held a grand V-Day military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, with many advanced weapons and equipment making their debut, including China's new-generation tank with a whole new design concept, several types of hypersonic anti-ship missiles, air superiority drones, as well as the country's nuclear triad, which includes air-launched, submarine-launched and land-based strategic missiles.
• Honored and proud: defense equipment designers share insights on China's V-Day commemorations Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- A grand ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held on Wednesday morning in Beijing. The massive military parade featured a remarkable array of new combat equipment, including advanced main battle tanks, hypersonic anti-ship missiles, new strategic missile, and fifth-generation fighter jets, which excited the Chinese people and amazed the world.
• China's nuclear triad, air superiority drones, hypersonic missiles, new tank and more: weapons at China's V-Day parade Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- >China on Wednesday held a grand V-Day military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, with many advanced weapons and equipment making their debut, including China's new-generation tank with a whole new design concept, several types of hypersonic anti-ship missiles, air superiority drones, as well as the country's nuclear triad, which includes air-launched, submarine-launched and land-based strategic missiles.
• Chinese military affairs expert explains significance of DF-5C's global-covering range Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- The new-type DF-5C liquid-fueled intercontinental strategic nuclear missile made its debut at China's V-day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• China Unveils Cutting-Edge, Planet-Spanning ICBM at Military Parade Sputnik 03 Sep 2025 -- China featured the Dongfeng 5 (DF-5C) intercontinental ballistic missile at the Wednesday military parade in Beijing and presented its strategic land, sea and air forces as a nuclear triad for the first time.
• KJ-600 early warning aircraft makes official debut; completing Chinese carrier group's 'final puzzle piece': expert Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- At China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, KJ-600 and J-15T carrier-based aircraft were reviewed in a flight formation, marking the long-awaited debut of the KJ-600, China's carrier-borne fixed-wing early warning aircraft.
• China's J-35 makes debut at V-Day military parade; carrier-borne stealth fighter jet officially enters fifth-generation era: expert Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Carrier-borne fighter jet echelons consisting of the J-15DH, J-15DT, J-35 and J-15T were reviewed at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, with the J-35 making its official debut.
• China's engine-upgraded Y-20B transport aircraft, new special mission aircraft make debut; experts highlight support aircraft' roles as power amplifiers Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Aerial echelons composed of aircraft for early warning, reconnaissance, long-range strike, air superiority, strategic delivery, and support missions systematically demonstrated the rapidly improving air combat capabilities of the Chinese military at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• China's J-20S debuts at V-Day military parade; expert highlights innovative significance as world's first two-seat fifth-gen fighter jet Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Fighter jet echelons consisting of the J-16D, J-20, J-35A, J-20S and J-20A were reviewed at China's V-day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• Land, sea and air-based cruise missiles make collective debut at China's V-Day parade Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force for the first time formed a joint formation displaying the country's cruise missiles at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• Anti-drone laser, microwave, missile and artillery weapons appear at China's V-Day military parade Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Multiple types of anti-drone equipment were reviewed in formations at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, addressing the importance of anti-drone warfare on the modern battlefield.
• China's torpedoes, new-type sea mine make military parade debut; expert highlights maritime blockade capabilities Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- An underwater weapon formation consisted of four types of weapons appeared for the first time at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Military affairs experts told the Global Times that the four types of underwater equipment can target various types of enemy naval vessels and effectively carry out maritime blockade missions.
• China's land-based unmanned combat systems unveiled at V-Day parade, to support amphibious landing, urban warfare: expert Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Multiple types of unmanned land equipment appeared at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, showcasing a new form of unmanned combat in modern land warfare.
• PLA displays three types of wheeled combat vehicles for amphibious landing operations Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) displayed its powerful capabilities in amphibious landing operations through an amphibious assault formation consisting of three types of wheeled combat vehicles, which took part in the V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. An expert told the Global Times that the three amphibious vehicles embody the PLA's marine corps' revolutions in its concept of landing combat, demonstrating the ability to win by speed.
• Unmanned underwater vehicle, ship, minelaying system make debut at China's V-Day parade Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Multiple types of unmanned maritime combat systems made their debut at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, with their strikingly futuristic designs capturing widespread attention.
• China debuts HQ-29 antiballistic missile weapon at V-Day military parade Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- At China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, an air defense formation composing of six types of air defense and antiballistic missile equipment was reviewed, with many of them making their debut.
• Full system of Chinese shipborne air defense weapons, including LY-1 laser, displayed at military parade Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Forming a full system, four types of shipborne air defense weapons were displayed at the V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, showcasing the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) warships' diverse defense measures against different incoming targets.
• YJ-15 missile, YJ-19, YJ-17, YJ-20 hypersonic missiles make debut, demonstrating rich technological paths of China's hypersonic missiles: experts Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Four new types of YJ series anti-ship missiles were displayed for the first time at the V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, showing new scenarios in which victories will be achieved through speed with new technological configurations.
• China debuts multiple wingman, air superiority drones; to profoundly change future air combat: experts Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Multiple completely new types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) debuted at China's V-day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, attracting widespread attention with their highly futuristic appearances.
• YJ-21, DF-1 7, DF-26D hypersonic missiles reviewed at China's V-Day parade; capable of breaking 'island chains,' striking aircraft carriers: expert Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- The hypersonic missile formations took the stage at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. A military affairs experts told the Global Times that the three types of hypersonic missiles have different roles, with strong defense penetrating capabilities, making them vanguards to break the so-called island chains and strike aircraft carriers.
• China displays for first time its strategic nuclear triad, debuts air-launched JL-1, submarine-launched JL-3, land-based DF-61, DF-31BJ Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- The first nuclear missile formation consisting of JL-1 air-launched long-range missile, JL-3 submarine-launched intercontinental missile, as well as DF-61 and DF-31BJ land-based intercontinental missiles were reviewed at China's V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, marking the first concentrated appearance of China's land, sea, and air-based strategic nuclear triad.
• China debuts DF-5C global-covering strategic nuclear missile; expert estimates range exceeding 20,000km Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- The new-type DF-5C liquid-fueled intercontinental strategic nuclear missile made its debut at China's V-day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. An expert told the Global Times that this missile has an estimated range of more than 20,000 kilometers, and has advantages in defense penetration and precision.
• Two variants of Type 191 modularized rocket artillery appear at military parade; expert highlights long range, high accuracy, strong firepower, low cost Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Two variants of Type 191 modularized rocket artillery were reviewed at the V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, displaying the high compatibility of long-range artillery units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).
• China's new-generation airborne combat vehicles unveiled, 'to make paratroopers armored forces with Y-20 aircraft airdrop' Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- At the V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, multiple types of airborne equipment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) made their first public appearances, demonstrating Chinese air combat force's strategic capability of moving in the air, landing behind enemy lines, and deployed at crucial moments. Military affairs experts told the Global Times that China's new generation of airborne combat vehicles have developed in concert with the growth of the Chinese military's air combat forces. After being airdropped into the designated combat zone via the Y-20 transport aircraft, the airborne troops who parachuted together can transform from light infantry into armored forces upon landing, building a powerful offensive and defensive force on the frontline or even behind enemy lines.
• China's new-generation airborne combat vehicles unveiled, 'to make paratroopers armored forces with Y-20 aircraft airdrop' Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- At the V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, multiple types of airborne equipment of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) made their first public appearances, demonstrating Chinese air combat force's strategic capability of moving in the air, landing behind enemy lines, and deployed at crucial moments.
• PLA's Type 100 new-generation tank makes debut with high-level informatization Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Three types of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) new armored vehicles made their debut at the V-Day military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• China's new missiles may deter aid to Taiwan: Experts CNA 03 Sep 2025 -- The array of new missile systems unveiled at a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday, while not specifically designed for a Taiwan invasion, could deter foreign forces from intervening in a cross-strait conflict, according to defense experts.
• Growlers, Hornets deploy to Philippines for first time Australia DOD 03 Sep 2025 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken air combat capability to the next level, deploying EA-18G Growlers and F/A-18F Super Hornets to the Philippines for the first time as part of Exercise Alon 2025.
• ADF joins Pacific Islands in fishing fight Australia DOD 03 Sep 2025 -- Air Force has completed the deployment of a C-27J Spartan aircraft and crew to the Solomon Islands for a two-week mission in support of regional fishing protection.
• Surveillance and control training now live Australia DOD 03 Sep 2025 -- Air Force's Surveillance and Control Training Unit (SACTU) has reintroduced live air battle management and fighter control duties to its training continuum in a significant milestone for the ABM category.
• WA defence industry gets capability boost Australia DOD 03 Sep 2025 -- Execution of a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) between Defence and a newly established strategic shipbuilder, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia Pty Ltd (Austal Defence Australia), marks a significant milestone in the Henderson Consolidation Program.
• Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 03 Sep 2025
• INS TRIKAND ARRIVED AT ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT India PIB 03 Sep 2025 -- Indian Naval stealth frigate INS Trikand called at Alexandria, Egypt, on 01 Sep 2025 during her deployment to the Mediterranean Sea
• A high level delegation headed by General Ziya Cemal Kadioglu, Commander Turkish Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. ISPR Pakistan 03 Sep 2025
• A look at the Defence news 25 - 31 August Netherlands Ministry of Defence 03 Sep 2025
• Poland Leads in Military Equipment Production Poland - Ministry of National Defence 03 Sep 2025
• Strong military needed to back up diplomacy - defense chief Philippine News Agency 03 Sep 2025 -- Department of Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday underscored the need to have a strong military, saying diplomacy is of no use without it.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 03 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with President Sheinbaum of Mexico US Dept. of State 03 Sep 2025
• Joint Statement on Security Cooperation between the United States and Mexico US Dept. of State 03 Sep 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the United Mexican States on the occasion of Secretary Rubio's official visit.

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• 3 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 03 Sep 2025

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• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 03 Sep 2025
• Hundreds of Israeli reservists refuse Gaza deployment amid 'crisis of trust' Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- The Israeli military is reportedly grappling to find enough reserve forces for a planned invasion to occupy Gaza City, with hundreds of reservists warning not to report for duty as the "crisis of trust" deepens between the occupation army and the Tel Aviv regime.
• 3 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 03 Sep 2025
• Six more Palestinians, including child, die of starvation in Gaza Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- Gaza's Health Ministry says six more Palestinians have died from "famine and malnutrition" as Israel's siege tightens, with hunger-related deaths reaching a record high last month.
• Gaza City under siege: Israeli forces kill dozens, set shelters ablaze Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- Israeli forces and tanks stormed Gaza City on Wednesday, targeting one of the densely populated urban areas as part of the regime's new offensive that has now reached the city's heart.
• Israel's 'explosive-laden robots' systematically ravaging Gaza City neighborhoods: Hamas Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- The Gaza Strip's Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has decried the Israeli regime's "systematic destruction" of Gaza City's neighborhoods using explosive-laden robots among many other lethal tools.
• Israeli drones drop grenades near UNIFIL in Lebanon amid Hezbollah disarmament push Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) says Israeli drones have dropped four grenades close to peacekeepers working to clear roadblocks, which were hindering access to a UN position, in "one of the most serious attacks" on its personnel since the 2024 ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel.
• Attacks across Gaza intensify amid fear and hunger: 'Leave me here,' injured girl told fleeing family UN News 03 Sep 2025 -- Thousands of Palestinians have been caught in the crossfire while trying to escape attacks and dire food shortages in war-torn Gaza, with extraordinary challenges for some, according to latest reports from UN officials on the ground and the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Israel's war leaves 21,000 Palestinian children disabled in Gaza: UN Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) says at least 21,000 children in Gaza have been left disabled since Israel launched its genocidal war on the besieged strip in October 2023.
• 'Red line': UAE warns against Israeli plan to annex West Bank IRNA 03 Sep 2025 -- The United Arab Emirates has warned against any Israeli attempt to annex the occupied Palestinian territories in the West Bank, calling it a "red line."
• OIC General Secretariat Welcomes Belgium's Declaration of Intention to Recognize Palestinian Statehood and Hails Decision to Impose Sanctions on Israel Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 03 Sep 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomes Belgium's declaration of its intention to recognize Palestinian statehood and to impose sanctions on the Israeli occupation government.
• Aboul Gheit receives Palestinian Foreign Minister, stresses: Arrogance of power and personal gain blinds occupying state from sound judgement League of Arab States 03 Sep 2025 -- Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, received Her Excellency Ms. Fareseen Shaheen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine, at the General Secretariat headquarters on 3 September.
• Spanish Government strongly condemns Israeli attack near UNIFIL contingent Spain MFA 03 Sep 2025
• Spanish PM condemns Europe's 'failure' on Gaza genocide Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned Europe's double standards on the Gaza war, highlighting its weak response to the genocide compared with the Russia-Ukraine war, and calling it "a failure."
• Yemeni army fires ballistic missiles towards sensitive Israeli sites IRNA 03 Sep 2025 -- The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country's missile unit has fired two ballistic missiles toward Israeli targets in the occupied Palestinian territories.
• 'Initial response': Yemen launches ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv, forcing airport closure Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched missile strikes on Tel Aviv, shutting down Ben Gurion Airport and sending settlers running to shelters.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan UNOCHA 03 Sep 2025
• Commandos Airdropped Into Remote Afghan Region In Race To Rescue Earthquake Survivors RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- Dozens of Afghan commandos are being airdropped into a remote mountainous region along the eastern border with Pakistan to help in the race to rescue victims of an earthquake late last week that has claimed the lives of more than 1,400 people, according to Taliban authorities.
• Afghanistan quake: Rescuers arrive on foot, survivors need everything UN News 03 Sep 2025 -- A massive assistance mission for earthquake survivors continued in Afghanistan on Wednesday as aid teams tackled blocked roads and downed communications lines in a bid to reach the most remote communities still in need of help.
• Afghan Women And Girls 'Bear The Brunt' Of Earthquake Amid Taliban Restrictions RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- A massive earthquake this week that killed more than 1,400 people in Afghanistan has left women, already struggling under the strict rules of the Taliban-led government, vulnerable because of a lack of support.
• Joint Statement on the Second Joint Oversight Committee Meeting for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda US Dept. of State 03 Sep 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union facilitator), and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the second Joint Oversight Committee held this week in Washington, D.C.
• Justice Department Seeks to Denaturalize War Criminal Who Beat, Tortured, and Sexually Assaulted Civilians in the Bosnian War in 1992 US Dept. of Justice 03 Sep 2025 -- The United States filed a denaturalization action in the Western District of Virginia yesterday against Slobodan Letic, a native of Croatia, who, according to the Department of Justice's complaint, concealed and misrepresented his involvement in the beating, torture, and sexual assault of civilians in the Bosnian War in 1992, when he was an officer in the Bosnian Serb army.

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• Understanding How GPS Jamming Works Amid Rise In Reported Cases RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was flying into Bulgaria when her plane's GPS system was jammed in a suspected Russian operation, forcing pilots to rely on backup navigation and old-school paper maps to land safely.
• NSA, CISA, and Others Release a Shared Vision of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) NSA / Central Security Service 03 Sep 2025 -- The National Security Agency (NSA) is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and others to release the Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), "A Shared Vision of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for Cybersecurity," to inform producers, choosers, and operators of software of the advantages of integrating SBOM generation, analysis, and sharing into existing security processes and practices.
• DHS Terminates 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status DHS 03 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of the 2021 designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, which will expire on Sept. 10, 2025. The termination will be effective 60 days after the publication of the Federal Register notice.
• Sanctioning China-Based Synthetic Opioid and Chemical Suppliers US Dept. of State 03 Sep 2025 -- Today, the United States is sanctioning Chinese chemical company Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Tengyue) and two of the company's representatives, Huang Xiaojun and Huang Zhanpeng, for manufacturing and coordinating shipments of illicit opioids and chemical agents to the United States.
• Treasury Sanctions China-Based Chemical Company to Combat Synthetic Opioid Trafficking US Treasury 03 Sep 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical Co., Ltd. (Guangzhou Tengyue), a chemical company operating in China that is involved in the manufacture and sale of synthetic opioids to Americans. In addition to opioids, Guangzhou Tengyue has also sold dangerous analgesic chemicals often used as cutting agents that are mixed with synthetic opioids and other illicit drugs. Also today, OFAC sanctioned Huang Xiaojun and Huang Zhanpeng, representatives of Guangzhou Tengyue, who were directly involved in coordinating the shipments of these illicit drugs and cutting agents to the United States.
• Grand Jury Indicts Three U.S. Citizens, 22 Chinese Nationals, Four Chinese Pharmaceutical Companies in International Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering Conspiracies US Dept. of Justice 03 Sep 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today that a federal grand jury in Dayton, Ohio, returned charges against dozens of defendants, including Chinese nationals and companies, in narcotics and money laundering conspiracies involving illegal cutting agents.
• Putin calls result of China visit positive as he wraps up trip: media report Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up China visit on Wednesday with a press conference, calling results of his visit to China positive, according to media reports.
• Meeting with President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Cuong President of Russia 03 Sep 2025 -- In Beijing, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Cuong.
• Meeting with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso President of Russia 03 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso on the sidelines of events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with Indonesian newspaper Kompas, September 3, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Sep 2025
• Canada strengthens oil price cap measures to curb Russian war revenues Canada 03 Sep 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today announced amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to further reduce revenues flowing to Russia from its oil exports.
• Hungary And Slovakia Keep Pressure On Brussels Over Russian Sanctions List RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- Hungary and Slovakia are once again asking the European Union to remove asset freezes and visa bans on six Russian businessmen in order to secure the roll-over of the bloc's individual sanctions regime on the Kremlin, which has been in place since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago.
• UN experts warn of grave risks to detainees as Russia moves to withdraw from European torture-prevention mechanism OHCHR 03 Sep 2025 -- Two UN Special Rapporteurs today sharply criticised the Russian Federation for announcing plans to end its cooperation with the European Committee on the Prevention of Torture.
• Putin tells Lukashenko China's GGI is a 'good initiative' during meeting in Beijing: Kremlin Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced support for China's Global Governance Initiative during talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on Tuesday, according to a Kremlin release on Tuesday.
• China holds massive V-Day parade, pledging peaceful development People's Daily 03 Sep 2025 -- China held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging the country's commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and uncertainties.
• China holds massive parade to mark 80th anniversary of WWII victory PRC MND 03 Sep 2025 -- China held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging the country's commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and uncertainties.
• Remarks by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People's Republic of China at the Reception Commemorating The 80th Anniversary of the Victory of The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression And the World Anti-Fascist War PRC MofA 03 Sep 2025
• Xi addresses V-Day reception, stressing justice, peace, people's strength People's Daily 03 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for firmly upholding international fairness and justice, staying committed to the path of peaceful development, and making unremitting efforts to improve people's well-being at all times.
• China's Xi presides over massive military parade, urges shared future for humanity Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said the world is once again at a crossroads between peace and war, as he presided over a massive military parade in Beijing attended by numerous prominent leaders from around the world.
• Foreign leaders attending V-Day parade in Beijing praise the event, highlight friendship with China Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- A number of foreign leaders attending the grand V-Day commemorations in Beijing on Wednesday, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar lbrahim, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, have praised the successful hosting of the event and highlighted the enduring friendship with China.
• Xi meets Indonesian President Prabowo Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that as major countries in the Global South, China and Indonesia should work together to oppose unilateral bullying, safeguard regional peace and stability, and uphold international fairness and justice.
• Kim, Putin, Xi share world stage at China's military parade Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2025 -- Enormous intercontinental ballistic missiles, new underwater drones, laser weapons and other military hardware paraded across Beijing's Tiananmen Square for 90 minutes on Wednesday — a commemoration of 80 years since the Japanese surrender that ended World War II and a showcase of modern Chinese military might.
• Xi, Putin, and Kim Give Show Of Unity At China's Military Parade RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- China flexed its growing military might and its deepening ties with Russia with an extravagant military parade meant to showcase Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambition as the leader of an alternative, non-Western world order.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto PRC MofA 03 Sep 2025 -- On the afternoon of September 3, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who is in China specially for 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.
• Trump says China no threat, then accuses Xi of 'conspiring against US' Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has accused his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, of conspiring against the US with the leaders of Russia and North Korea as the Chinese president hosted foreign leaders at a major military parade in Beijing.
• Xi hails "unstoppable" national rejuvenation at V-Day commemorations People's Daily 03 Sep 2025 -- The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday as the country marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in its war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• China committed to path of peaceful development: Xi People's Daily 03 Sep 2025 -- China will adhere to the path of peaceful development, said President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.
• (V-Day) Xi Focus: Xi hails "unstoppable" national rejuvenation at V-Day commemorations PRC MND 03 Sep 2025 -- The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday as the country marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in its war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• Xi, Putin, and Kim Give Show Of Unity At China's Military Parade RFE/RL 03 Sep 2025 -- China flexed its growing military might and its deepening ties with Russia with an extravagant military parade meant to showcase Chinese President Xi Jinping's status as the leader for an alternative, non-Western world order.
• China should stop illegal drilling near Pratas Island: Presidential Office CNA 03 Sep 2025 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) said Wednesday that Beijing should halt its illegal marine drilling operations in waters around Taiwan, after it was reported that Chinese oil rigs and ships had been spotted near Taiwan-controlled Pratas Island.
• DPP slams China, Russia parades as threat to peace CNA 03 Sep 2025 -- Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said Wednesday that the military parades held separately by Russia and China this year, including one in Beijing that day, posed a serious threat to world peace.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Sep 2025
• Meeting with Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un President of Russia 03 Sep 2025 -- Following a reception on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Vladimir Putin and Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un were driven in the Aurus vehicle to the President's Diaoyutai residence in Beijing, where they held bilateral talks.
• Putin, Kim hold bilateral meeting in Beijing: Russian media Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a bilateral meeting in Beijing, Russian media outlet TASS reported Wednesday.
• Russian, North Korean leaders conclude meeting with hugging; Kim Jong-un invited to visit Russia: report Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a bilateral meeting for more than an hour and a half in Beijing after attending China's V-day commemorations on Wednesday. After they concluded the meeting, the Russian and North Korean leaders shook hands, hugged and exchanged well-wishes, according to a video posted by Kremlin.
• North Korea Will Certainly Help Russia If Needed, Kim Tells Putin Sputnik 03 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding a separate meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Beijing.
• S.Korean National Assembly speaker shakes hands with DPRK's top leader on occasion of China's V-day celebrations: South Korean media Global Times 03 Sep 2025 -- South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of a massive military parade in China on Wednesday, the Yonhap News Agency reported, citing Woo's office.
• Reconstruction after 12-day war over 90% complete: Tehran mayor IRNA 03 Sep 2025 -- Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, has announced that more than 90% of the construction projects for the victims of the "12-day war" have been completed.
• Iran still under cyber attacks two months after Israeli aggression: Official Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- A senior Iranian official responsible for internet monitoring operations says the country is still under recurrent cyber attacks more than two months after the end of a 12-day military aggression by the Israeli regime.
• Snapback won't add pressure on Iran's oil exports: Minister Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says a potential return of UN sanctions on Iran, a process known as "snapback" under a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, will not increase restrictions on the country's oil exports.
• China supports Iran's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity: Envoy IRNA 03 Sep 2025 -- China's Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, says China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and defending its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiations.
• China says ties with Iran are a top diplomatic priority IRNA 03 Sep 2025 -- China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning says her country attaches paramount importance to relations with Iran, and stands ready for efforts to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
• Pezeshkian calls for Iran-China resistance against 'bullying', unilateralism Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the necessity of standing firm against the intimidation and pressure from countries seeking to disrupt the amicable relations between Iran and China, reaffirming Tehran's commitment to implement bilateral agreements.
• Official hails Iran's 'active diplomacy' during President Pezeshkian's SCO Summit attendance Press TV 03 Sep 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat has praised the Islamic Republic's application of an "active and multilateral" diplomatic approach during the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China.
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Sánchez of Spain: 3 September 2025 Gov.UK 03 Sep 2025
• Strategic bilateral framework between the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3 September 2025 Gov.UK 03 Sep 2025
• Transcript of EAM's press interaction along with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of Germany (September 03, 2025) India MEA 03 Sep 2025
• Interview with Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul in the newspaper "Die Glocke" Germany Federal Foreign Office 03 Sep 2025
• Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan EC/CEU 03 Sep 2025
• Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with the Federal Chancellor of Austria, Christian Stocker EC/CEU 03 Sep 2025
• Europe in danger, but not alone. Getting serious about our security responsibilities European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Sep 2025 -- Keynote speech by Kaja Kallas at the EUISS annual conference 2025
• World News in Brief: Pakistan floods, countries lag on climate reporting, concern over attack on peacekeepers in south Lebanon, cuts hit human rights investigations UN News 03 Sep 2025 -- Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday he was "profoundly saddened" by the death and destruction caused by the recent floods in northern Pakistan. The current death toll stands at over 400.