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• Trump's illegal National Guard deployment in Los Angeles cost taxpayers $120 million California Governor - Gavin Newsom 04 Sep 2025 -- While 300 National Guard members are still deployed to Los Angeles under the guise of protecting federal facilities, the receipts are out on what it cost taxpayers - an estimated nearly $120 million.
• Coast Guard seizes 40,000 pounds of cocaine through Operation Pacific Viper, averages over 1,600 pounds interdicted per day US Coast Guard 04 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday it has seized more than 40,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since launching Operation Pacific Viper in early August, averaging over 1,600 pounds interdicted daily.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Trump Tells Nawrocki US Ready To Bolster Forces In Poland, With Eye On Russia RFE/RL 04 Sep 2025 -- US President Donald Trump told his Polish counterpart the United States was ready to increase its military presence in the Central European nation, one of the countries on NATO's so-called "eastern flank" warily watching Russia's actions.
• Trump offers more U.S. troops to Poland People's Daily 04 Sep 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. forces will remain stationed in Poland and the number could even increase, dismissing speculation about troop withdrawals.
• Lead With Endurance, Character, Hegseth Tells New Army Officers DoD News 04 Sep 2025 -- You have endured, and when you endure, character is developed, which leads to hope, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the graduating class of Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, today.
• Armaments Center partners with IQT to boost national security innovation Army News 04 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center has entered into an agreement to partner with CIA and IQT, a not-for-profit strategic investor with a unique model that supports the national security community.
• U.S. Marines and Sailors Train and Experiment with Emerging Drone Technology in Okinawa USMC News 04 Sep 2025 -- From Aug. 11 to 22, 2025, U.S. Marines and Sailors with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, trained with, integrated, and expanded their use of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). For the first time, Marines flew untethered sUAS over an Okinawa-based, Marine Corps installation.
• USS New York enters shipyard US Navy 04 Sep 2025 -- The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) arrived at Marine Hydraulic Industrial Shipyard for a CNO maintenance availability, Sept. 2.
• OPERATION Valhalla Strike sharpens 891st MSFS defenders' readiness USSTRATCOM 04 Sep 2025 -- "Eight! Nine! One!" shouts Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Klein, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron's (891MSFS) senior enlisted leader.
• Buckley SFB supports Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 United States Space Force 04 Sep 2025 -- The operations floor buzzed with activity as screens flashed exercise data and voices traded rapid updates across the room. Among the thousands participating in exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, a select group of Airmen and Guardians from Buckley Space Force Base brought their expertise to South Korea for the combined, joint, all-domain exercise running Aug. 18-28.
• Pentagon Halts Military Support Programs for European Countries Bordering Russia Sputnik 04 Sep 2025 -- The United States will curtail hundreds of millions of dollars in security support programs for European countries bordering Russia, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
• Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Safeguarding Security Assistance to Allies in Europe US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 04 Sep 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding reports that the Trump Pentagon has informed European embassies that they plan to suspend security assistance under Section 333 of the National Defense Authorization Act:
• NATO Secretary General hails Czechia's strong contributions to Euro-Atlantic security, defence production and support to Ukraine NATO 04 Sep 2025 -- NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, travelled today (4 September 2025) to Czechia.
• The President congratulated NATO Force Integration Unit on its 10th anniversary in Lithuania President of the Republic of Lithuania 04 Sep 2025 -- On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda congratulated the NATO Force Integration Unit (NFIU) in Lithuania on its 10th anniversary.
• A Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing Took Place in Paris to Discuss Each Country's Readiness to Contribute to Ensuring Security President of Ukraine 04 Sep 2025
• The Office of the President Hosted a Discussion on Strengthening Support for Ukraine with New Zealand's Minister of Defense and Chief of Defense Force President of Ukraine 04 Sep 2025
• Government supports draft law on penalties for unauthorised entry to military sites Ukraine Government 04 Sep 2025 -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has supported a draft law introducing administrative penalties for unauthorised entry to military sites.
• Andrii Sybiha held talks with New Zealand's Defence Minister, Hon Judith Collins KC, on defence cooperation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 04 Sep 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha welcomed New Zealand's Minister of Defence Hon Judith Collins KC to Kyiv and held talks on developing bilateral cooperation, including in the areas of security and defence.
• Denys Shmyhal: DOT-Chain Defence has begun delivering electronic warfare (EW) equipment as part of the 'Army of Drones Bonus' program Ukraine MOD 04 Sep 2025
• In August, 80 new models of weapons and military equipment were authorized for operational use Ukraine MOD 04 Sep 2025
• Drones, military training, and humanitarian projects discussed at the meeting between the Ministers of Defence of Ukraine and New Zealand Ukraine MOD 04 Sep 2025
• Denys Shmyhal met with defenders and visited defense industry enterprises in Zaporizhzhia operational area Ukraine MOD 04 Sep 2025
• Up to UAH 100 million for breakthrough AI solutions: Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Digital Transformation launch Brave1 grant competition Ukraine MOD 04 Sep 2025
• PM virtual meeting with the Coalition of the Willing: 4 September 2025 Gov.UK 04 Sep 2025 -- The Prime Minister addressed a virtual call of the Coalition of the Willing from Glasgow this morning.
• Merz Instructs to Hide German Involvement in Taurus Deliveries to Ukraine - Russian Intel Sputnik 04 Sep 2025 -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave instructions to hide Germany's involvement in the Taurus missile deliveries to Ukraine as much as possible, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Thursday.
• The President: Reliable security guarantees for Ukraine require a solid contribution from coalition members President of the Republic of Lithuania 04 Sep 2025 -- On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda participated remotely in a summit of the Coalition of the Willing, which was also attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• China's landing bridge ships target Taiwan but effectiveness in doubt: Expert CNA 04 Sep 2025 -- The Chinese military has built a number of landing bridge ships designed to expand its amphibious options for a potential assault on Taiwan, but their combat effectiveness is limited due to their high vulnerability, according to a Taiwanese defense expert.
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding Media Reports on "Significant Increase in 2026 Defense Budget Allocation for Utility Costs" ROC MND 04 Sep 2025
• Decentralize Taiwan's military command for a more resilient force: Expert CNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Taiwan's military should decentralize its command and control structure, giving smaller frontline units more authority to shoot and move in the event of a conflict with China, a U.S. military affairs expert told CNA.
• Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the United States conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity Australia DOD 04 Sep 2025 -- Australia, Canada, the Philippines and the United States have successfully conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
• Australia-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers' Meeting Australia DOD 04 Sep 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong will travel to Japan to attend the 12th Australia-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministers' Meeting on 5 September 2025.
• Joint training authority spies a gap in capability Australia DOD 04 Sep 2025 -- Defence has plugged a gap in the introduction of new intelligence capabilities with the formation of the Defence College of Intelligence and the Defence School of Intelligence - Canberra.
• Project of Concern Summit held in Canberra Australia DOD 04 Sep 2025 -- A Project of Concern Summit has been held in Canberra to discuss the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS) project.
• DRDO transfers three advanced materials technologies to the industry India PIB 04 Sep 2025 -- DRDO's Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad has transferred three advanced materials technologies to the industry partners
• South Korea and UK Discuss Enhanced Cooperation in Diplomacy, Security, and Defense ROK MND 04 Sep 2025 -- South Korea and the United Kingdom, united by a global strategic partnership, have agreed to further expand cooperation in diplomacy, security, defense, and the defense industry, building on the strong trust between the two countries.
• Deepening and Developing the ROK-US Alliance Through Close Communication ROK MND 04 Sep 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, far left, and Joseph Y. Yun, chargé d'affaires ad interim at the US Mission in the Republic of Korea, discuss ways to strengthen the ROK-US alliance and the security situation on the Korean Peninsula on Aug. 22.
• Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) Exercise Reinforces "Fight Tonight" Combined Defense Posture ROK MND 04 Sep 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back visited key command facilities of the Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) 2025 exercise and emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong combined defense posture.
• General Ziya Cemal Kadioglu, Commander Turkish Air Force, while on an official visit to Pakistan, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 04 Sep 2025
• General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), while on an official visit to Qatar for second round of Higher Military Cooperation Committee (HMCC) meeting, called on His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Lt General (Pilot) Jassim Mohammad Ahmed Al-Mannal, Chief of Staff, Qatar Armed Forces. ISPR Pakistan 04 Sep 2025
• Defence dividend delivers thousands of UK jobs following exceptional foreign investment UK MOD 04 Sep 2025 -- The UK defence sector has driven unprecedented growth across the country following at least £1.4 billion foreign investment being announced since July 2024.
• UK and Norway sign historic deal strengthening NATO's northern flank and boosting jobs and growth UK MOD 04 Sep 2025 -- The Defence Secretary, John Healey, and his Norwegian counterpart, Tore O. Sandvik, today signed an historic agreement to enhance the strategic partnership between the UK and Norway
• Norway and United Kingdom sign framework agreement Government of Norway 04 Sep 2025 -- Norwegian Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik, and UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, met in Stavanger, to sign a new agreement. The agreement establishes the framework for the strategic partnership on maritime capabilities.
• Hungary Probing Missing Critical Components From 8 MiG Jets RFE/RL 04 Sep 2025 -- Hungarian authorities have launched a probe into the disappearance of key components from eight MiG-29 fighter jets and whether the parts may have ended up in Ukraine.
• Defence Minister visits Ukraine and Poland New Zealand Government 04 Sep 2025 -- Defence Minister Judith Collins has visited Ukraine, seeing firsthand the heartbreaking human cost of war to its people.
• PH, Australia, Canada, US naval assets hold 10th joint maritime drill Philippine News Agency 04 Sep 2025 -- Naval and air assets from the Philippines, Australia, Canada, and the United States successfully conducted the 10th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) off the waters of Zambales from September 2 to 3, highlighting the growing security cooperation between the participating nations.
• Visa Restrictions on Central American Nationals Working with the CCP to Undermine Rule of Law in Central America US Dept. of State 04 Sep 2025 -- "The United States is committed to countering China's corrupt influence in Central America and stop its attempts to subvert rule of law."
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 04 Sep 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mudavadi US Dept. of State 04 Sep 2025

Defense Industry

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• 4 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 04 Sep 2025

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

• Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 04 Sep 2025 -- "Unfortunately, this is more spin by Hamas that has nothing new."
• Netanyahu prevents French president from visiting Tel Aviv over Palestinian state recognition dispute Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a request from French President Emmanuel Macron to visit the occupied Palestinian territories, insisting that Paris must first drop its planned recognition of a Palestinian state later this month at the United Nations General Assembly.
• FM Sa'ar speaks with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot Israel MFA 04 Sep 2025 -- FM Sa'ar made it clear that Israel strives for good relations with France, but France must respect the Israeli position when it comes to issues essential to its security and future.
• President Herzog meets with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Israel MFA 04 Sep 2025 -- President Herzog: "Tomorrow will mark the 700th day since our brothers and sisters were kidnapped - 48 of them are still in Gaza - we must do everything possible to bring them home as soon as possible"
• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson BG Effie Defrin-September 4, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 04 Sep 2025
• IDF Announces Control of 40% of Gaza City, Plans to Intensify Offensive Sputnik 04 Sep 2025 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) controls 40% of Gaza City and will expand the military operation in the coming days, IDF spokesman Effie Defrin said on Thursday.
• Gaza City occupation will not force Hamas into submission: Israeli army Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- The Israeli army has expressed doubt over how effective the planned assault to occupy Gaza City will be in terms of forcing Hamas resistance into submission across the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Israel rejects truce deal, threatens to level Gaza City Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- Israel has rejected a new proposal to end its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip under a ceasefire deal with the Hamas resistance group, threatening to flatten Gaza City like other areas in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Israel starts building mock Lebanese village to train forces against Hezbollah Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- The Israeli army has begun constructing a facility in the occupied Golan that resembles a Lebanese village, where Israeli soldiers would get training for a possible future war with Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement.
• Statement of Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA at the 164th Session of the League of Arab States Council at the Ministerial Level UNRWA 04 Sep 2025
• UNRWA statement on return to schools in the occupied West Bank UNRWA 04 Sep 2025 -- Today, children across the occupied West Bank will be starting the new school year, including nearly 46,000 Palestine Refugee children attending UNRWA schools. For 5,000 boys and girls beginning their education journey, this will be the first time they set foot in a classroom.
• States must stop Israel before all journalists in Gaza are silenced: UN experts OHCHR 04 Sep 2025 -- UN experts* are outraged by the killing of six more Palestinian journalists — including two women — in multiple Israeli strikes in Gaza over the past 10 days.
• The unthinkable in Gaza City has already begun UNICEF 04 Sep 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Communication Manager for the Middle East and North Africa Regional Office, Tess Ingram, from Gaza at the UN noon briefing
• The 'unthinkable' is underway in Gaza City, UNICEF warns UN News 04 Sep 2025 -- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) called on Thursday for the international community to do everything possible to prevent catastrophe in Gaza City as Israel ramps up military operations ahead of a planned full takeover.
• UN rights office worried over escalation in Gaza City, annexation plans for West Bank UN News 04 Sep 2025 -- A senior official from the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Thursday he was extremely concerned over intensifying Israeli military operations in northern Gaza - including Gaza City - and warned against any attempt to annex parts of the West Bank.
• Sanctioning Foreign NGOs Directly Engaged in ICC's Illegitimate Targeting of Israel US Dept. of State 04 Sep 2025 -- "Today, I am designating three foreign NGOs—Al Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights (Al Mezan), and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)—pursuant to Executive Order 14203, 'Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court.'"
• Araghchi: 'Iran will continue to support Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation' Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister has reaffirmed the country's commitment to supporting the Palestinian people's legitimate resistance against Israeli occupation until their rights are fully restored.
• Japan-Israel Foreign Ministers' Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 04 Sep 2025
• Yemeni forces target Israel's Ben Gurion airport with ballistic missile Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a new operation targeting Israel's Ben Gurion airport with a ballistic missile, the third operation against the regime within the past 24 hours in support of Palestine and in retaliation for the ongoing genocide and starvation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
• Yemen strikes Israeli Ben Gurion airport with ballistic missile IRNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree has announced that they had launched a Zulfiqar ballistic missile at Israeli Ben Gurion Airport in Lod.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Afghanistan, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, South Sudan, Ukraine UNOCHA 04 Sep 2025
• Aid Workers Who Devote Their Lives to Helping People in Need Must Be Protected UNOCHA 04 Sep 2025
• 2 Chinese warships monitored off Bajo de Masinloc Philippine News Agency 04 Sep 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday said it has monitored two Chinese warships near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
• Statement from the Canadian Armed Forces on Canada's participation in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity Canada 04 Sep 2025 -- The Canadian Armed Forces today issued the following statement regarding Canada's participation in a Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity this week in the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone:
• PLA Southern Theater Command holds routine patrols in South China Sea in response to Philippines-Australia-Canada 'joint patrol' Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, stated on Wednesday that the naval forces of the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on Wednesday.
• Downpours stymy aid teams following deadly landslide in war-torn Sudan UN News 04 Sep 2025 -- War-torn Sudan continues to face "a horrific humanitarian situation" as UN colleagues scramble to help communities affected by the devastating landslide that struck Tarseen village in South Darfur state over the weekend, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Thursday.

News Reports

• Department of State Employee Sentenced for Transmitting National Defense Information to Suspected Chinese Government Agents US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2025 -- A U.S. Department of State (DOS) employee was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for conspiring to collect and transmit national defense information to individuals he believed to be working for the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
• U.S. and Canadian Intelligence Partners Issue Guidance to Protect Western Tech Startups from Exploitation in International Pitch Competitions Director of National Intelligence 04 Sep 2025 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and its U.S. and Canadian intelligence partners issued new guidance today to protect Western technology startups from potential exploitation in international pitch competitions.
• New Era Dawns for USCIS as Special Agents Now Meet the Authority to Support Immigration Enforcement DHS 04 Sep 2025 -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announce the expansion of USCIS law enforcement authorities and newly minted USCIS 1811 classified officers (commonly known as special agents) are now empowered to investigate, arrest, and present for prosecution those who violate America's immigration laws under a final rule published today.
• Terrorist Designations of Los Choneros and Los Lobos US Dept. of State 04 Sep 2025 -- Today, Secretary Rubio announced the designations of Los Choneros and Los Lobos as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).
• Chinese FM responds to US' allegation of seized chemicals used to produce methamphetamine shipped from China to Mexico Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- In response to a question about a statement made by the US the previous day, which claimed that 300 tons of precursor chemicals were discovered being shipped from China to a drug trafficking group in Mexico, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing on Thursday that he was not familiar with the specific situation the reporter mentioned.
• Meeting on developing the fuel and energy complex of the Far East President of Russia 04 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting on developing the fuel and energy complex of the Far East.
• Russia Set to Build Another Unique Floating Nuclear Power Plant - Putin Sputnik 04 Sep 2025 -- Russia is set to build another unique floating nuclear power plant (NPP), which will provide energy to the Baimsky GOK Mining and Processing Plant in Chukotka Autonomous Area, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
• Rosatom Plans to Create Large Nuclear Cluster in Russia's Far East - CEO Likhachev Sputnik 04 Sep 2025 -- Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom plans to create a large cluster of nuclear power industry facilities in the Far East, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).
• Power of Siberia 2 Agreement signed in China Defines Its Parameters - Russian Energy Head Sputnik 04 Sep 2025 -- The memorandum on the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline signed in China earlier this week determines parameters, namely the route through Mongolia, as well as the supply of 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev said on Thursday.
• Meeting with Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China Li Hongzhong President of Russia 04 Sep 2025 -- In Vladivostok, on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Li Hongzhong.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of Mongolia Gombojav Zandanshatar President of Russia 04 Sep 2025 -- Ahead of the plenary session of the 10th Eastern Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Mongolia Gombojav Zandanshatar, who will take part in the panel discussion.
• Meeting with Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone President of Russia 04 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandone, who has arrived in Russia to take part in the plenary session of the 10th anniversary Eastern Economic Forum on September 5.
• Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's destabilising activities EC/CEU 04 Sep 2025
• Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation Russia EC/CEU 04 Sep 2025
• Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation Russia EC/CEU 04 Sep 2025
• Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia EC/CEU 04 Sep 2025
• Former official of China's ministry sentenced to death with two-year reprieve for leaking state secrets: MSS Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday disclosed three distinct tactics employed by overseas spies to deceive citizens into leaking state secrets. Among these cases, it revealed that a former official of a state ministry was lured into befriending a spy, then blackmailed using compromising information, ultimately leading to his conviction for espionage and a death sentence with a two-year reprieve.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on September 4, 2025 PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025
• China expresses heartfelt gratitude to foreign govts and intl friends who assisted the Chinese people in resisting aggression: FM on Trump's remarks regarding China's V-Day parade Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked about whether foreign troops had participated in China's V-day parade and if not, what the reason was, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson suggested the reporter to consult the competent Chinese authorities. In response to US President Donald Trump saying on Wednesday that China's parade should have highlighted the role the US played in ending the Pacific War, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that on the morning of September 3, China solemnly held a conference marking 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 development of diplomatic relations never targets any third party: Chinese FM on Trump's social media post on V-day ceremony Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's claim about the Chinese, Russian and North Korean leaders conspiring against the US on the occasion of China's V-day celebrations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China's development of diplomatic relations with any country has never been targeted at any third party.
• Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Trump's claim on China-Russia-North Korea 'conspiring' against US Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's claim about the Chinese, Russian and North Korean leaders conspiring against the US on the occasion of China's V-day celebrations, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China's development of diplomatic relations with any country has never been targeted at any third party.
• Chinese FM slams European official's claims on China's V-Day parade as ideologically biased, historically ignorant Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- In response to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas's claim on Wednesday that China, Russia, Iran and North Korea - who appeared at China's V-Day military parade - represented an "autocratic alliance" challenging the rules-based international order, foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, said that the remarks made by the EU official were full of ideological bias and showed a lack of basic historical knowledge. This is completely wrong and highly irresponsible, Guo stressed that China firmly opposes and strongly condemns such comments.
• Xi holds talks with leaders attending V-Day events Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of diplomatic meetings on Thursday with visiting leaders who are in Beijing to attend the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• China will never forget foreign governments and international friends who supported its fight against aggression: FM Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry from ChinaArabTV on how China believes the international community can better work together to prevent history from repeating itself and to safeguard the hard-won peace in the current international situation, as China' s V-Day parade successfully showcased to the world China' s determination to uphold the post-war international order and peace, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Thursday that September 3 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is also a day of celebration for the Chinese people and all peace-loving nations and peoples around the world.
• China is willing to continue to carry out cooperation in various fields with Russia: Chinese FM on President Putin's visit to China Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to China, reportedly his 20th visit and unprecedented in lasting a full four days, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that the two leaders' mutual visits to the other side's commemorative events marking the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War underscore the historical missions of China and Russia as major victors of World War II and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
• Xi meets Serbian president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing on Thursday.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the afternoon of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who is in China 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.
• Xi meets Slovak prime minister Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Beijing on Thursday.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- At noon on September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is in China 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.
• China's top legislator meets Tajik president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Wednesday afternoon met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025, as well as commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, who is in China 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. 
• Xi meets Vietnamese president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong in Beijing on Thursday.
• Xi meets Lao president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, in Beijing on Thursday.
• Top Chinese diplomat meets chief advisor to Brazilian president Global Times 05 Sep 2025 -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Thursday met with Celso Amorim, chief advisor to the president of Brazil, who is in China to attend commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• Xi meets Cuban president Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met with Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, in Beijing on Thursday.
• General Secretary and President Xi Jinping Meets with First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party and President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 4, 2025, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Cuban Communist Party and President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez who is in China 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.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is in China 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. 
• China, Zimbabwe upgrade ties to all-weather community with shared future Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Thursday upgrading the two countries' relations to an all-weather community with a shared future.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso PRC MofA 04 Sep 2025 -- On the afternoon of September 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is in China 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. 
• Xi, Sassou Nguesso announce elevating bilateral ties Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso on Thursday jointly announced upgrading bilateral ties to a high-level community with a shared future.
• U.S. House passes Uyghur Policy Act supporting victims of persecution by China Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2025 -- The House passed the Uyghur Policy Act on Tuesday, a bill that advances a strategy for the United States to support Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities enduring persecution at the hands of China's government.
• Victory a historic turning point for the Chinese nation, Xi says People's Daily 04 Sep 2025 -- President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Wednesday that China will always be a force for global peace, stability and progress.
• Beijing touts alternative order at WWII parade: U.S. scholars CNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Beijing's large-scale military parade on Wednesday was aimed at promoting an "alternative global order" to replace U.S. dominance, U.S. scholars told CNA.
• Chinese FM meets with Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, who is in China to attend commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
• Lai's remarks on V-Day commemorations betray national standing, defy justice: spokesperson Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's remarks disparaging China's V-Day commemorations while taking veiled swipes at the mainland's social system has betrayed any sense of national standing, defied justice and conscience, gravely wounded the feelings of compatriots on both sides of the Straits, and laid bare the ugly face and sinister nature of "Taiwan independence" separatists, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Thursday, after Lai claimed on his social media on Wednesday that "Taiwan does not use guns to remember peace".
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 04 Sep 2025
• North Korean leader vows to 'fully support' Russia as Putin hails 'special' ties Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has expressed readiness to "fully support" Russia, while Russian President Vladimir Putin called ties between the two countries "special".
• Leaders of China, NK will hold talks to exchange in-depth views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern: Chinese FM Global Times 04 Sep 2025 -- When asked to provide relevant information, as no details have been released regarding whether the leaders of China and North Korea will meet, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, 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 (DPRK), is visiting China to attend the commemorative events on September 3. The leaders of the two parties and countries will hold talks to exchange in-depth views on China-North Korea relations and issues of common concern.
• Xi stresses China's enduring friendship with North Korea in meeting with Kim Radio Free Asia 04 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed extending their countries' communication and cooperation during in-person talks in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Thursday.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 04 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, met and held talks with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation who participated in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing in the afternoon on September 3.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Participates in Commemorations Marking 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War KCNA 04 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, participated in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held in Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China, on September 3.
• Spokesperson's Press Briefing (September 4, 2025) ROK MFA 04 Sep 2025
• Commander: Iran's Air Force downed drones, repelled attacks in 12-day war with Israel Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- The commander of Iran's Air Force says Iranian military personnel carried out continuous aerial operations during a recent 12-day war with Israel, including downing several drones and intercepting hostile aircraft.
• New war room chief: Iranian forces stronger than ever after recent war Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- Major General Ali Abdollahi, newly appointed commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, says Iran's Armed Forces are now "more prepared" and possess enhanced capabilities following the recent 12-day war with Israel and the US.
• Defense minister: SCO can form effective security coalitions IRNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has the potential to expand its scope of activities and establish effective security coalitions in the future.
• Araghchi rejects rumors of Iran's SCO membership cancellation after 'snapback' triggered IRNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the "baseless" rumors regarding the cancellation of Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) after the European troika - France, Germany, and Britain - triggered the so-called snapback mechanism against the country.
• Larijani, British counterpart discuss nuclear talks, snapback mechanism IRNA 04 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council and his British counterpart have exchanged views on the resumption of nuclear negotiations and the settlement of issues related to the so-called snapback mechanism.
• Satellite imagery shows intensified Israeli work at nuclear bomb site in Dimona Press TV 04 Sep 2025 -- Experts analyzing satellite imagery report that construction has intensified on a significant new building at a site central to Israel's nuclear weapons program, which they say could be a new reactor or a facility to assemble nuclear arms.
• Interview with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Focus magazine Germany Federal Foreign Office 04 Sep 2025
• PM Narendra Modi holds a joint telephone call with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (September 04, 2025) India MEA 04 Sep 2025 -- Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a joint telephone call with President of the European Council H.E. Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission H.E. Ursula von der Leyen.
• Prime Minister of Singapore calls on the President (September 04, 2025) India MEA 04 Sep 2025 -- H.E. Mr Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (September 4, 2025).
• Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on Official visit of Prime Minister of Singapore to India (September 04, 2025) India MEA 04 Sep 2025
• Chinese Minister for Industry and Information Technology calls on the Prime Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 04 Sep 2025
• The Prime Minister of Pakistan meets with the Premier of China Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 04 Sep 2025
• 14th Round of Pakistan-Japan Bilateral Political Consultations, Islamabad Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Sep 2025 -- The 14th Round of Pakistan-Japan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Islamabad on 4 September 2025. Pakistan side was led by Special Secretary (UN) Nabeel Munir, while Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan AKAHORI Takeshi led the Japanese side.
• Japan-Armenia Summit Meeting and Working Lunch Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 04 Sep 2025
• Press remarks by President António Costa ahead of the meeting with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rossen Jeliazkov EC/CEU 04 Sep 2025
• 'Wild imagination,' Palace on alleged plot vs. Sara Duterte, allies Philippine News Agency 04 Sep 2025 -- Malacañang on Thursday dismissed as a mere "wild imagination" the insinuations that the Marcos administration is hatching a plan to jail Vice President Sara Duterte and her allies before the 2028 presidential race.
• Laos Wants to Join SCO, Counts on Russia's Support - Deputy Foreign Minister Sputnik 04 Sep 2025 -- Laos wants to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and count on Russia's support, Deputy Foreign minister of Laos Phongsavanh Sisooulath told Sputnik.
• Laos Exploring Accession to BRICS - Prime Minister Sputnik 04 Sep 2025 -- Laos is interested in joining BRICS and is currently looking into the matter, Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone said on Thursday.
• World News in Brief: Afghanistan quake update, Guterres in Papua New Guinea, Ebola returns to DR Congo, UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan UN News 04 Sep 2025 -- As the death toll from the Afghanistan earthquake disaster jumped to more than 2,200 on Thursday, UN agencies continued to help, while calling for funding to help build sturdier housing to withstand future shocks.