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• Record of Decision for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam Environmental Impact Statement MDA 08 Sep 2025 -- The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), as the lead agency, and the U.S. Army, as a cooperating agency, jointly issued a Record of Decision (ROD) to implement the construction, deployment, and operations and maintenance of the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) system on Guam.
• US Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General Visits Papua New Guinea to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation Army News 08 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lance Okamura, deputy commanding general for homeland affairs (DCG-HA), U.S. Army Pacific, met with senior leaders of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force on Sept. 2, 2025, to discuss strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the two nations' Landforces.
• Over 100 Bradleys from 405th AFSB, TLSC-E issued to Cavalry Soldiers for Poland rotation Army News 08 Sep 2025 -- The 1st Cavalry Division is providing the Soldiers to support the next rotation of forces to Poland, and the 405th Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB) and Theater Logistics Support Center-Europe (TLSC-E) are providing them with the Bradley Fighting Vehicles they'll need for the mission.
• U.S., Colombian armies strengthen partnership with 2025 staff talks, signing agreed-to-actions Army News 08 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) Commander Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan welcomed a delegation from the Colombian National Army, including Gen. Luis Cardozo Santamaría, commander of the National Army, for 16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks and the signing ceremony of the 2025 agreed-to-actions from Sept. 2-4.
• AMC reactivates 21st AF, realigns Numbered Air Force structure US Air Force 08 Sep 2025 -- Twenty-First Air Force reactivated Sept. 5, realigning units from the Eighteenth Air Force and U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center under the new Numbered Air Force structure responsible for Air Mobility Command's forces.
• Ford Carrier Strike Group Operates in the High North with NATO Allies US Navy 08 Sep 2025 -- The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRF CSG) led an allied maritime force with Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) and NATO Allies Norway, Germany and France to conduct routine operations in the High North region from Aug. 23-Sept. 8, 2025.
• SecAF visits Vandenberg SFB, views SDA Tranche 1 satellite ahead of launch United States Space Force 08 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Vandenberg Space Force Base Aug. 27-28, to engage with leadership and gain insight into the base's strategic role in advancing U.S. space capabilities. Upon his arrival, Meink was greeted by Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander; and Space Command's Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, and Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander. The visit included discussions on Vandenberg SFB's contributions to national security and space operations.
• Marine Corps initiates drone task force summits to accelerate UAS lethality USMC News 08 Sep 2025 -- In August, the Marine Corps began hosting drone task force summits to chart a way forward for operational units across the Marine Corps to effectively employ small drones.
• NATO Deputy Secretary General thanks Bulgaria for its contributions to the Alliance and for hosting exercise "BULGARIA 2025" NATO 08 Sep 2025 -- NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Bulgaria (7 and 8 September 2025). During bilateral meetings with President Radev, Prime Minister Jeliazkov, Defence Minister Zaprianov, and Interior Minister Mitov, Ms Shekerinska discussed NATO's priorities, as Allies implement decisions taken at the Summit in the Hague. She welcomed Bulgaria's commitment to spending 2 percent of GDP on defence this year, with the aim of reaching 5 percent of GDP by 2035. The Deputy Secretary General noted that raising defence spending is important across the Alliance, ensuring our armed forces have the resources they need. For Bulgaria, this includes modernising the armed forces with battle-winning tanks, fighter jets and patrol ships.
• NATO Secretary General welcomes Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq NATO 08 Sep 2025 -- Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani of Iraq to NATO Headquarters, on Monday (8 September 2025), together with Iraq's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein. They took stock of the evolving NATO-Iraq partnership, notably within the frameworks of NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) and the NATO High Level Dialogue for Partnership. They exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, including in relation to the latest developments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
• MoD receives quadcopters from DRC to enhance demining quality control Ukraine MOD 08 Sep 2025
• VP highlights need to bolster defense as new patrol cutter delivered CNA 08 Sep 2025 -- Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) on Monday underscored the importance of strengthening national defense in the country's pursuit of peace and prosperity, while overseeing the delivery of the fourth 1,000-tonne class patrol cutter "Hualien" to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
• Major General Humaid Mohammed Abdulla Alremeithi, Commander of United Arab Emirates Naval Forces, 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 08 Sep 2025
• Major General Humaid Mohammed Abdullah Alremeithi, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 08 Sep 2025
• Backing British business: reforms to champion UK defence companies on the world stage UK MOD 08 Sep 2025 -- Defence Industrial Strategy will unveil reforms to champion British defence businesses to increase export sales through cutting red tape and expanded financial backing.
• Rumen Radev: In a Deteriorating Security Setting, the Modernisation of the Bulgarian Army Contributes to NATO's Collective Defence in the Region President of the Republic of Bulgaria 08 Sep 2025 -- Connectivity between the countries in Southeast Europe is important not only for their economic development, but is also a factor in NATO's collective security in the region, the president emphasises during a meeting with NATO's Deputy Secretary General
• armasuisse supports the development of Payerne as a location for research and innovation Swiss Government 08 Sep 2025 -- As part of the agreement concluded between the DDPS and the Broye region in September 2024, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse is investing in the development of a future-oriented research location in Payerne.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Russian chargé d'affaires over violation of Estonian airspace Estonia MFA 08 Sep 2025 -- Today, 8 September, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to present a protest and deliver an official note regarding the violation of Estonian airspace on 7 September.
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar US Dept. of State 08 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Latvian Foreign Minister Braze US Dept. of State 08 Sep 2025

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• 8 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 08 Sep 2025

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• PM Netanyahu at the Scene of the Terrorist Attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem Israel - Prime Minister 08 Sep 2025
• PM Netanyahu at the Air Force Command Center: "In the last two days, we have taken down 50 terrorist high-rises, and this is only the beginning of the ground operation in Gaza City. I say to the residents of Gaza: You have been warned; Get out of there!" Israel - Prime Minister 08 Sep 2025
• FM Sa'ar holds joint press conference in Budapest with Hungarian FM Szijjártó Israel MFA 08 Sep 2025 -- FM Sa'ar: "We completely reject the current attempts to force Israel to accept a Palestinian terror state in the heart of our tiny land. The terrorists this morning came from PA territories. The establishment of such a terror state would have one goal - the elimination of the State of Israel."
• Israel threatens to destroy Gaza City amid Trump's ceasefire plan Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- The Israeli minister of military affairs has warned that Gaza City will be destroyed unless Palestinian resistance groups agree to an Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal by US President Donald Trump.
• Israel bombs out 50th residential tower in Gaza City amid intensified attacks Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- The Israeli regime has intensified its attacks on the Gaza Strip, razing another residential tower in Gaza City, the 50th one, amid a ground offensive to occupy the area.
• Hamas says it received some ideas on Gaza ceasefire from Americans Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- Hamas says it has received some new ideas from the American side through mediators on how to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
• UN Relief Chief demands urgent action to halt spread of famine and suffering in Gaza UNOCHA 08 Sep 2025 -- Statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territory by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
• Guterres strongly condemns terror attack in Jerusalem UN News 08 Sep 2025 -- Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday, killing at least six people and leaving others wounded, some in a serious condition, according to Israeli authorities.
• Trump Issues 'Last Warning' to Hamas Over Gaza Peace Deal Sputnik 08 Sep 2025 -- US President Donald Trump called on Palestinian movement Hamas on Sunday to accept the US terms regarding a peace deal on the conflict in the Gaza Strip, adding that this is his "last warning."
• Foreign ministers of Iran, Egypt urge serious global action to end Gaza genocide, punish criminals Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- Iran and Egypt say regional countries and the international community must take serious action to put an end to Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and punish the criminals.
• Joint Statement Issued by the Foreign Ministers of the Arab-OIC Committee on Gaza Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 08 Sep 2025 -- "The Foreign Ministers of the Arab-OIC Committee on Gaza categorically reject all statements made by Israel regarding the displacement of the Palestinian people from their territory, occupied since 1967, under any pretext."
• Spain to ban ships, planes carrying arms for Israel over Gaza genocide Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced new measures aimed at mounting pressure on the Israeli regime to halt its ongoing genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
• Condemnation of attack in East Jerusalem Spain MFA 08 Sep 2025 -- Spain strongly condemns the terrorist attack in East Jerusalem, which this morning left at least five people dead, one of them a Spanish national, and a dozen injured.
• Spanish government strongly rejects Israeli government's accusations and measures against Spain Spain MFA 08 Sep 2025 -- The Spanish Government strongly rejects the false and slanderous accusations of anti-Semitism made by the Israeli Government against Spain and the Spanish people, as well as the unacceptable ban on two members of the Spanish Government entering Israel.
• PM meeting with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority: 8 September 2025 Gov.UK 08 Sep 2025
• Yemen launches drone strikes on Israeli airports, sensitive site in Dimona Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a series of strikes against strategic sites deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories in reprisal for the Tel Aviv regime's ongoing genocide and deliberate starvation of Palestinians in Gaza.
• Yemen to continue anti-Israel operations to avenge PM, ministers' blood: Ansarullah official Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- A high-ranking member of the political bureau of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says his country's retaliatory operations against strategic sites deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories and Israeli-affiliated assets in the Red Sea will continue unabated.

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• Today's top news: Haiti, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sudan, Nigeria, Ukraine UNOCHA 08 Sep 2025
• PH Navy assures continuous resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre Philippine News Agency 08 Sep 2025 -- No Filipino soldier manning BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal will ever go hungry, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Monday, as he assured that rotation and resupply missions (RORE) to the area will persist despite possible Chinese harassments.
• Afghanistan quake: 'Communities are struggling with basic survival' UN News 08 Sep 2025 -- A senior UN aid coordination official in Afghanistan on Monday urged the international community to respond to earthquake victims' urgent need for support "not only to survive today, but to have the strength to rebuild their lives tomorrow."
• UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar UK FCDO 08 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on reports of High Commissioner and Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
• Galvez expresses concern over 'divisions' within MILF Philippine News Agency 08 Sep 2025 -- Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday expressed concern over observations made by former peace negotiators over the "apparent divisions within the leadership" of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

News Reports

• DHS Scores Major Victory at Supreme Court DHS 08 Sep 2025 -- The Department of Homeland Security landed a major legal victory Monday morning when the Supreme Court issued a stay in the case of Perdomo v. Noem. The ruling allows DHS to continue carrying out immigration operations in the Los Angeles area.
• High-Ranking Member of Violent Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge US Dept. of Justice 08 Sep 2025 -- A Mexican national and high-ranking, violent member of the Los Zetas cartel was sentenced today to over 31 years in prison for conspiring to manufacture and distribute large quantities of cocaine and marijuana. He was also ordered to pay $26.5 million in forefeiture.
• Eight MS-13 Gang Members Plead Guilty to Multi-Year Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murders and Witness Tampering US Dept. of Justice 08 Sep 2025 -- Eight members of the violent transnational criminal organization Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, pleaded guilty today to charges stemming from a multi-year racketeering conspiracy that included multiple murders and acts of witness tampering.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's upcoming meeting with President of Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Milorad Dodik Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Sep 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on September 8, 2025 PRC MofA 08 Sep 2025
• President Xi Jinping Attends Virtual BRICS Summit and Delivers Important Statement PRC MofA 08 Sep 2025 -- On the evening of September 8, 2025, President Xi Jinping attended a Virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important statement titled "Forging Ahead in Solidarity and Cooperation."
• Forging Ahead in Solidarity and Cooperation PRC MofA 08 Sep 2025 -- Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China At the Virtual BRICS Summit
• China Ready to Advance Belt and Road Cooperation With BRICS - Xi Sputnik 08 Sep 2025 -- China is prepared to work together with BRICS countries to promote high-quality cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a virtual BRICS summit on Monday.
• China deplores US baseless vilification, sabotage against China's ties with Central American countries: FM on Rubio's claims of visa curbs Global Times 08 Sep 2025 -- In response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim that Washington was restricting visas for some of Central American nationals and their immediate family members who engage in cooperation with the Communist Party of China and undermine the rule of law in Central America in order to counter so-called China's corrupt influence in Central America, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the US' baseless vilification, coercive diplomacy and blatant interference and sabotage against China's relations with Central American countries, Lin said.
• Chinese FM slams reported US blacklist move over so-called unjust detentions Global Times 08 Sep 2025 -- Asked to comment on reports that US president signed an executive order placing certain countries allegedly involved in unjust detention of Americans on a blacklist, and that according to an anonymous senior US official countries including China, Iran, and Afghanistan are under review, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that such remarks are a complete distortion of facts and driven by ulterior motives, and China firmly opposes them.
• Taiwan 'welcomes' transit of Australia, Canadian warships in Taiwan Strait CNA 08 Sep 2025 -- Taiwan's government on Monday hailed the recent transits by two foreign warships through the Taiwan Strait as a demonstration of support for cross-Strait peace.
• Taiwan coast guard vessel returns after 46-day fisheries patrol CNA 08 Sep 2025 -- A Coast Guard vessel returned to Kaohsiung on Monday after completing a 46-day patrol mission to monitor Taiwanese fishing vessels operating in the high seas, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 08 Sep 2025
• IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors IAEA 08 Sep 2025
• Iran has become a regional power, nuclear chief says IRNA 08 Sep 2025 -- The Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, says that the Islamic Republic of Iran has become a regional power which, alongside the nation's unity and resilience, has led to the failure of the enemies' plots and schemes.
• Foreign Ministry spokesperson terms Araghchi's meeting with EU foreign policy chief as 'useful' IRNA 08 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has described Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's meeting with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas as useful.
• IAEA chief says condemning Israeli assassination of Iran's nuclear scientists not his responsibility Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has doubled down on his refusal to condemn the targeted assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists during the June aggression, saying the issue does not fall within his responsibilities.
• Iran hails 'productive' Araghchi-Kallas meeting, urges EU to rethink confrontational approach Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- Tehran has described Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's meeting with EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas as productive, saying that a range of points and ideas were put forward during their discussions.
• Iran, Russia will soon finalize price issues on gas deal: Envoy Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- Iran and Russia are planning to hold price negotiations on a major gas supply deal that allows Russia to export sizable volumes of natural gas to Iran, according to remarks by Iran's ambassador to Moscow.
• Pezeshkian: BRICS can play crucial role in countering unilateralism, sanctions Press TV 08 Sep 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the BRICS group of emerging economies can play a leading role in countering unilateralism and the instrumental use of sanctions.
• Iraqi political leader meets Iran's foreign minister in Tehran IRNA 08 Sep 2025 -- Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments.
• Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates International Conference on Space 2025, Calls for Harnessing Space for Global Progress India PIB 08 Sep 2025 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr
• EU Decoupling Debate: Moldova And Ukraine's Path To Membership Under Scrutiny RFE/RL 08 Sep 2025 -- The summer was full of speculation and hints from Brussels officials that Ukraine and Moldova might be separated on their respective paths to eventual EU membership.
• Japanese PM Ishiba announces resignation as LDP head Global Times 08 Sep 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday announced that he will step down as the head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), amid growing calls for him to take responsibility for the party's election setback, Xinhua News Agency reported.
• Who might succeed Ishiba as Japan's next PM? People's Daily 08 Sep 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will step down as the LDP head, triggering an early leadership contest within the party.
• China announces countermeasures against Japanese Councillor over vilification against China Global Times 08 Sep 2025 -- China's Foreign Ministry on Monday announced a decision to impose countermeasures against Shi Ping, a member of Japan's National Diet also known by the name Seki Hei, who has deliberately unleashed disinformation and vilification against China, by making egregiously nefarious comments on Taiwan, Diaoyu Dao, historic issues, Xizang, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, and visited and paid respect to Yasukuni Shrine. These actions seriously violated the principles of the four political documents between China and Japan and the one-China principle, constituted grave interference in China's internal affairs, and undermined China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• This is Japan's internal affair, says Chinese FM on Ishiba's resignation as LDP head Global Times 08 Sep 2025 -- When asked to comment on news that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation as head of Japanese ruling LDP at a press conference on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that we have taken note of the relevant situation, adding that"This is Japan's internal affair, and China does not comment on it."
• Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei betrayed his roots, colluded with anti-China forces to stir up trouble: FM spokesperson on countermeasures on Seki Global Times 08 Sep 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry regarding the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' announcement of countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Seki once held Chinese nationality. After moving to Japan and acquiring Japanese nationality, he colluded with anti-China forces there, launching vicious attacks and smears against China.
• Chinese FM announces countermeasures against Japanese senator Seki Hei for spreading fallacies over China's Taiwan, Diaoyu Dao and other regions Global Times 08 Sep 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday announced a decision to impose countermeasures against Seki Hei, a member of the House of Councillors of the National Diet of Japan, who has long been spreading fallacies on issues related to Taiwan, the Diaoyu Islands, history, Xinjiang, Xizang, and Hong Kong regions and has openly visited the Yasukuni Shrine, which seriously violates the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan and the one-China principle, constitutes grave interference in China's internal affairs, and severely undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• With French Government On The Brink, Macron's Room To Maneuver Limited RFE/RL 08 Sep 2025 -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou appears set to lose a vote of confidence in the National Assembly on September 8, an outcome that would increase instability in one of Europe's largest countries while limiting embattled French President Emmanuel Macron's room to maneuver.
• Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo EC/CEU 08 Sep 2025
• President Nausėda met with the Polish President on his visit to Lithuania Lithuania MFA 08 Sep 2025 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with President of Poland Karol Nawrocki, who was visiting Lithuania.
• ICC postpones hearing on confirmation of charges vs. Duterte Philippine News Agency 08 Sep 2025 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has postponed the start of the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte that was originally scheduled later this month.
• Garma agrees to testify against Duterte before ICC Philippine News Agency 08 Sep 2025 -- Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday confirmed that former Philippine Charity and Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma has agreed to be a witness for the prosecution against former president Rodrigo R. Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
• BRICS Leaders Discuss Procedure to Counter Unilateral Trade Measures Sputnik 08 Sep 2025 -- The leaders of the BRICS countries discussed the procedure for countering unilateral measures in the sphere of trade at an extraordinary online summit on Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's office said in a statement.
• BRICS Leaders Discuss Economic Cooperation in Current Global Situation - Kremlin Sputnik 08 Sep 2025 -- Leaders of the BRICS member states discussed cooperation in trade, economic and other areas, taking into account the current situation in the global economy, at the extraordinary online summit on Monday, the Kremlin said.
• UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka UK FCDO 08 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
• UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka UK FCDO 08 Sep 2025 -- Core Group Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Report of OHCHR on the Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
• UN ready to assist Nepal following deadly protests over social media ban UN News 08 Sep 2025 -- At least 15 people have been killed in Nepal, and over 100 injured, in large-scale youth protests that erupted in the capital and other cities on Monday following a Government ban on social media platforms.
• UN rights chief denounces 'glorification of violence' and attack on rule of law UN News 08 Sep 2025 -- UN rights chief Volker Türk on Monday condemned what he called a worldwide "glorification of violence" which is underway, as well as "coordinated efforts" to undermine fundamental birthrights. "It is time for States to wake up and to act," he insisted.
• World News in Brief: UN chief condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine, Gaza crisis continues, protecting civilians in DR Congo UN News 08 Sep 2025 -- The UN chief has added his strong condemnation of Russian strikes overnight into Sunday targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities which killed dozens - including children - and damaged civilian infrastructure.