09 September 2025 Military News |
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- Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission During Caribbean Trip DoD News 09 Sep 2025 -- The poisoning of the American people by narco-terrorists running illegal drugs through international waters will be tolerated no longer.
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- Department of War Announces the Final Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Rule Implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program DoD 09 Sep 2025 -- On September 9, the Department of War (DoW) released the final Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program as described at 32 CFR 170.3 for public inspection in the Federal Register.
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Greets Singapore Minister for Defence His Excellency Chan Chun Sing DoD 09 Sep 2025
- U.S., Singaporean Military Leaders Discuss Partnerships, Training, Shared Interest DoD News 09 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today welcomed his counterpart, Singaporean Minister for Defense Chan Chun Sing, to the Pentagon to discuss ongoing military-to-military cooperation and shared security interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Exercise Saber Junction Sharpens Allied Forces Through Realistic Combat Operations DoD News 09 Sep 2025 -- Soldiers assigned to the Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment and 14 NATO allies and partners are trading comfort for combat realism at Exercise Saber Junction 25, a multinational rotation designed to test readiness, endurance and interoperability in Europe's rugged training grounds.
- U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North USSTRATCOM 09 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on September 3rd in the Norwegian Sea.
- New Hampshire ANG to spearhead KC-46A modernization with new test force US Air Force 09 Sep 2025 -- The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center established its first-ever KC-46A Combined Test Force during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 5.
- US, Japan Conduct Bilateral Operations US Navy 09 Sep 2025 -- Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted bilateral operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 4-5.
- Smith Statement on Voting Against FY26 NDAA House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 09 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding his intention to vote against passage of the Rule for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
- 15 Years of Multinational Air Mobility for the European Air Transport Command NATO Allied Air Command 09 Sep 2025 -- On 1 September, 2025, the European Air Transport Command (EATC) marked its 15th anniversary, celebrating a decade and a half of unity, excellence, and multinational cooperation in military air mobility.
- NATO Maritime Units Shine during Dynamic Move 2025 NATO Allied Maritime Command 09 Sep 2025 -- Naval forces from multiple allied nations completed Exercise Dynamic Move in La Spezia this week in this high-profile international maritime exercise aimed at enhancing mine countermeasures (MCM) capabilities.
- Russia's Rosatom Completes Reactor Production for Nuclear Icebreaker Rossiya Sputnik 09 Sep 2025 -- Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom announced on Monday that it has completed the production of nuclear reactors for the world's future most powerful nuclear icebreaker, the Project 10510 lead vessel Rossiya.
- 30th Ramstein: How the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meetings strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities Ukraine MOD 09 Sep 2025
- Minister McGuinty attends 30th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 09 Sep 2025 -- Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 30th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany.
- NATO Secretary General meets UK Prime Minister and attends Ukraine Defence Contact Group in London NATO 09 Sep 2025 -- On Tuesday (9 September 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited London, where he participated in a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) to discuss continued support for Ukraine and met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street.
- £2 billion of military support for Ukraine secured through UK-led initiative UK MOD 09 Sep 2025 -- The International Fund for Ukraine has delivered thousands of drones, missiles, and radars for Ukraine
- At the 'Ramstein' meeting, Denys Shmyhal outlined key initiatives to strengthen Ukraine's response to the aggressor Ukraine MOD 09 Sep 2025
- Parties in Parliament discuss security arrangements for Ukraine Finnish Government 09 Sep 2025 -- On Tuesday 9 September, the leaders of the parties in Parliament and the chairs of the parliamentary groups attended a meeting convened by Prime Minister Orpo, where they received an update on Ukraine and the progress of security arrangements.
- What We Know About Ukraine's Possible Reassurance Force RFE/RL 09 Sep 2025
- China, Russia and Mongolia conduct joint exercise in border area Global Times 09 Sep 2025 -- Troops from China, Russia, and Mongolia conducted the Border Defense Cooperation-2025 joint exercise in a border region of the three countries from September 8 to 9, under the theme of joint prevention and combat of terrorist and sabotage activities in border areas, according to a release by China Bugle, an official media account affiliated with the PLA News Media Center. This event marks the first time the three countries have organized a joint exercise involving their border defense forces, read the release.
- Australian Defence Force and Royal Brunei Navy hold joint maritime security exercise Australia DOD 09 Sep 2025 -- The Royal Brunei Navy and the Australian Defence Force have commenced Exercise Penguin 25, the leading bilateral maritime security activity between the two countries.
- Hotline Centre powers up at Anglesea Barracks Australia DOD 09 Sep 2025 -- The Albanese Government is continuing to invest in updates for Australia's Defence estate with the unveiling of the McGee Building at Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, which will accommodate Defence's customer service hotline.
- DPRK Missile Administration Conducts Ground Jet Test of Carbon Fiber Solid-fuel Engine KCNA 09 Sep 2025 -- The Missile Administration of the DPRK, together with the Academy of Chemical Materials, conducted another ground jet test of high-thrust solid-fuel engine using the composite carbon fiber material on September 8.
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat: iDEX-DIO & EdCIL (India) Ltd ink MoU to develop dual-use tech under new ASPIRE program India PIB 09 Sep 2025 -- Innovations for Defence Excellence - Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) has inked an MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to foster the development of dual-use cutting-edge technologies, linking defence expertise with emerging ed-tech solutions, driven by the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program
- INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR MULTILATERAL EXERCISE ZAPAD 2025 IN RUSSIA India PIB 09 Sep 2025 -- An Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 65 personnel departed today for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia, to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025, scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025
- LAUNCH OF ELEVENTH AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 25 (YARD 135) India PIB 09 Sep 2025 -- Launch ceremony of 11th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135) was held on 08 Sep 25 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane
- PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 9 September 2025 Gov.UK 09 Sep 2025
- Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Luke Pollard, statement on Defence Industrial Strategy UK MOD 09 Sep 2025 -- Minister of State, Luke Pollard delivers at statement to the House of Commons on Monday 8 September 2025 to launch the Defence Industrial Strategy
- Remarks by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner Kubilius on the allocation of loan amounts to Member States under SAFE European Commission 09 Sep 2025
- Commission announces tentative allocation of €150 billion under SAFE to boost Defence Readiness European Commission 09 Sep 2025 -- Today, the European Commission adopted the tentative allocation of €150 billion in financial assistance to strengthen defence readiness across the Union.
- United Kingdom and Norway to join Finland-led Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme Finnish MoD 09 Sep 2025 -- The United Kingdom and Norway will join the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) multinational programme, which is led by Finland. Besides Finland, the programme already includes Latvia, Sweden, Germany and, most recently, Denmark who joined the programme earlier this year.
- The President: The key issue is common EU security President of the Republic of Lithuania 09 Sep 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda met on Tuesday with António Costa, President of the European Council, who is visiting Lithuania.
- Philippines and Cambodia Pledge Swift, Coordinated, and Effective Response to Non-Traditional Security Threats Philippines DFA 09 Sep 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet witnessed an exchange of notes between Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Cambodia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn, expanding areas of cooperation for combatting transnational crimes. The Notes amend the 2016 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Philippine National Police of the Republic of the Philippines and the Cambodian National Police of the Kingdom of Cambodia. It represents the two Governments' shared determination to strengthen actions to address non-traditional security concerns, including against human trafficking, cybercrimes, and other forms of online fraud, among others.
- Teodoro calls for 'responsible competition' in Seoul defense meet Philippine News Agency 09 Sep 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called for responsible competition and inclusive security during the first plenary session of the 2025 Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) on Tuesday.
- PH plan to purchase US fighter jets 'on hold' Philippine News Agency 09 Sep 2025 -- The Philippine government has shelved its plans to acquire 20 F-16 fighter jets from the United States due to budget constraints, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Tuesday.
- PH Army says it has sufficient troops to secure BARMM polls Philippine News Agency 09 Sep 2025 -- The Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday it has sufficient forces on the ground to secure the first-ever parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) next month.
- PH, S. Korea eye stronger defense cooperation Philippine News Agency 09 Sep 2025 -- The Philippines and South Korea are looking into having increased defense cooperation in response to regional security challenges, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Tuesday.
- 2nd Malvar-class guided missile frigate now in PH Philippine News Agency 09 Sep 2025 -- The Philippines' second guided Malvar-class missile frigate, which will be called BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) once commissioned, has arrived in the country, the Philippine Navy (PN) announced on Tuesday.
- Military spending worldwide hits record $2.7 trillion UN News 09 Sep 2025 -- Global military spending reached an unprecedented $2.7 trillion in 2024 amid intensifying wars and rising geopolitical tensions worldwide.
- Ranking Member Shaheen Remarks on the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 09 Sep 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered remarks at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) on the future direction of American foreign policy. Following her speech, Ranking Member Shaheen participated in a conversation with CFR President Michael Froman and audience members.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper US Dept. of State 09 Sep 2025
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- 9 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 09 Sep 2025
- With Conflicts at Highest Since 1946, United Nations Peacekeeping Remains Lifeline for Millions, Senior Official Tells Security Council UN Security Council 09 Sep 2025 -- Peace operations must be adaptable but grounded in political solutions, nationally owned but well-coordinated across stakeholders, and equipped with emerging technologies to succeed amid global challenges and severe resource constraints, the Security Council heard today during an all-day open debate on the future of UN peace efforts.
- UN peace operations are a critical and unique tool for advancing international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the future of Peace Operations.
- Peacekeeping: A lifeline for millions seeking a 'future without fear' UN News 09 Sep 2025 -- With a record number of active conflicts worldwide, the Security Council met on Tuesday to debate the future of UN peace operations.
- 'No ordinary session': Baerbock opens UN General Assembly with call for courage and reform UN News 09 Sep 2025 -- As the UN General Assembly opened its 80th session on Tuesday, new President Annalena Baerbock called on Member States to unite in addressing global crises - from war and poverty to climate change - taking her oath on the original 1945 Charter and pledging to lead with courage and inclusiveness.
- Secretary-General's remarks at the Opening of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 09 Sep 2025
- Secretary-General's remarks at the Closing of the Seventy-Ninth Session of the United Nations General Assembly [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 09 Sep 2025
- Prime Minister's Office Israel - Prime Minister 09 Sep 2025 -- "Today's action against the top terrorist chieftains of Hamas was a wholly independent Israeli operation. Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility."
- Joint Announcement by PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz Israel - Prime Minister 09 Sep 2025 -- "Yesterday, after the murderous attacks in Jerusalem and Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu directed all security elements to prepare for the possibility of striking the Hamas leadership. The Defense Minister fully supported this initiative."
- Israel launches airstrikes on Doha to assassinate Hamas leaders Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have launched airstrikes on the headquarters of the Hamas resistance movement in the Qatari capital, Doha, in what Israeli media described as an "assassination operation."
- Israel Launches Strikes Targeting Senior Hamas Officials in Qatar's Doha Sputnik 09 Sep 2025 -- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), together with the Shin Bet intelligence organization (Shabak), have carried out strikes against senior Hamas officials, according to the army's press service.
- Israel targets Hamas leadership in airstrikes on Doha IRNA 09 Sep 2025 -- The Israeli regime has launched an assassination attack against Hamas leaders in Doha.
- Resistance groups denounce Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Israel's airstrikes on the headquarters of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in the Qatari capital, Doha, have sparked widespread condemnation, with many denouncing it as "a serious violation of international law" and Qatar's sovereignty.
- New wave of mass displacement as Palestinians flee Israeli assault on Gaza City Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- A constant stream of Palestinians has fled to the central southern Gaza Strip in the latest wave of mass displacement as Israel intensified its assault on the besieged territory's urban hub.
- Hamas criticizes UN inaction amid Israeli genocide in Gaza Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Hamas has condemned the silence and inaction of United Nations institutions, particularly the Security Council, regarding Israel's brutal crimes against Palestinians.
- One critically injured after Israeli drone strikes western Lebanon despite ceasefire Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- In yet another flagrant breach of the fragile ceasefire with Lebanon, the Israeli military has launched an airstrike against a car in the country's western province of Mount Lebanon, critically wounding at least one person.
- Guterres condemns Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar as 'flagrant violation' UN News 09 Sep 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General has condemned an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday, while highlighting the "very positive role" played by the country in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages.
- UN experts urge US to grant visas to Palestinian officials, uphold diplomacy for peace OHCHR 09 Sep 2025 -- UN experts* today urged the United States to grant Palestinian leaders visas ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York in September, and lift the discriminatory suspension of processing visitor visas for all Palestinian nationals.
- Gaza: UN child rights committee condemns using starvation of children as weapon of war OHCHR 09 Sep 2025 -- The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child expressed its deepest concern today over the catastrophic impact on children of the ongoing hostilities in Gaza, ahead of the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly session, and urgently reiterated its calls for decisive action by all States, and in particular by Israel as a de facto occupying force.
- Iran condemns Israeli strike on Doha as 'dangerous violation of international law' IRNA 09 Sep 2025 -- Iran has condemned Israel's airstrike on Doha, describing it as a "highly dangerous and criminal act" that violates international law and the United Nations Charter.
- Iran condemns Israeli strikes on Hamas leadership in Doha as violation of intl. law Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Iran has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli strikes against the leaders of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement, whilst they were discussing US President Donald Trump's proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza as a violation of all principles of international law.
- Israel/Qatar: Statement by the Spokesman European External Action Service (EEAS) 09 Sep 2025 -- Today's airstrike by Israel against Hamas leaders in Doha breaches international law and Qatar's territorial integrity, and risks a further escalation of violence in the region.
- Gaza: speech by High Representative / Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the EP Plenary European External Action Service (EEAS) 09 Sep 2025 -- Check against delivery!
- Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar 09/09/2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025
- Foreign Minister Wadephul on Israel's attack in Doha Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 Sep 2025
- OIC Strongly Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar's Capital, Doha Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 09 Sep 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli aggression against the Qatari capital, Doha, on 9 September 2025, in blatant violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, and international norms.
- Aboul Gheit vehemently condemns Israeli attacks on Doha, affirms solidarity with Qatar League of Arab States 09 Sep 2025 -- Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, strongly condemned the Israeli attack on civilian residential buildings in Doha, the capital of Qatar, for which Israel has claimed responsibility.
- Minister Anand's statement on Israeli strikes in Doha Canada 09 Sep 2025
- The Kingdom of Morocco Strongly Condemns Israel's Heinous Aggression, Violation of Brotherly State of Qatar's Sovereignty Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025
- No: 183, 9 September 2025, Regarding Israel's Attack in Doha, Qatar Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025
- Pakistan Condemns the Israeli Aggression Against the State of Qatar Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025 -- Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the Israeli aggression against the brotherly country of Qatar. This highly provocative and reckless action constitutes a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty as well as international law, the UN Charter, and the established norms governing interstate relations.
- Prime Minister's Telephone Call with the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 09 Sep 2025
- Condemns attack in Qatar Government of Norway 09 Sep 2025 -- Statement from Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 9 September 2025 Gov.UK 09 Sep 2025
- Spain sanctions far-right Israeli ministers in response to Gaza genocide Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Spain has sanctioned two Israeli far-right ministers, barring them from entering its territory, a move that underscores Madrid's condemnation of Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
- Spanish Government strongly condemns Israel's bombing of Qatari territory Spain MFA 09 Sep 2025
- Iran, Oman FMs urge 'drastic international action' to stop Israeli genocide in Gaza Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- The Iranian and Omani foreign ministers have stressed the need for implementation of "drastic action" on the part of the international community towards stopping the Israeli regime's now-23-month-old war of genocide on the Gaza Strip.
- Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Violation of Qatar's Sovereignty SPA 09 Sep 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces, in the strongest possible terms, the brutal Israeli aggression and the blatant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar. The Kingdom affirms its full solidarity and support for Qatar, placing all its capabilities at its disposal to assist in any measures it may take, while warning of the grave consequences of the Israeli occupation's persistent criminal assaults and its blatant violations of the principles of international law and all international norms
- HRH the Crown Prince, Jordan's King Affirm Support for Qatar against Israeli Aggression SPA 09 Sep 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a telephone call from King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Attacks on schools surge by 'staggering' 44 per cent over the past year UN News 09 Sep 2025 -- 9 September 2025 - Attacks on schools in conflict zones around the world have increased by a "staggering 44 per cent" over the past year according to the United Nations, resulting in the death, abduction and trauma of thousands of teachers and students.
- Secretary-General's message on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack UN Secretary-General 09 Sep 2025
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Congo UNOCHA 09 Sep 2025
- UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for OHCHR report and oral update of the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR report and oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries with Council Decisions concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria EC/CEU 09 Sep 2025
- Israeli warplanes strike multiple military installations across Syria Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have carried out airstrikes against several installations once belonging to the ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's army in the Arab country's central province of Homs and the western province of Latakia.
- Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Airstrikes in Syria SPA 09 Sep 2025 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its strong condemnation of the continued Israeli violations inside Syrian territory, including the recent bombings of sites in Homs and Latakia governorates
- Sudan's people tortured and killed in 'slaughterhouses', rights probe says UN News 09 Sep 2025 -- A high-level independent rights probe into the brutal war in Sudan condemned the many grave crimes committed by all combatants, citing evidence indicating that civilians have been "deliberately targeted, displaced and starved".
- IOM Resumes Operations in Khartoum, Over 2 Million Return Amidst Sudan War IOM 09 Sep 2025 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reopened its office in Khartoum to expand humanitarian and recovery operations in the capital, becoming the first UN agency to re-establish a presence in the city since conflict erupted in April 2023. IOM's return comes at a critical time, as more than two million people have returned to areas perceived to be safer.
- UN Human Rights Council 60: Core Group Statement on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- Core Group Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
- UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
- Iran reasserts indisputable sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has categorically dismissed claims in the final statement of a recent Arab League meeting, underscoring the Islamic Republic's indisputable sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands.
- Tehran rejects Arab League's 'false claims' on three Iranian islands IRNA 09 Sep 2025 -- Iran has reiterated its undisputed sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, dismissing claims made in a joint statement by the Arab League's foreign ministers.
- Russia Strongly Condemns Western Attempts to Oust Republika Srpska President Dodik - Lavrov Sputnik 09 Sep 2025 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia strongly condemns attempts by the West to remove Milorad Dodik, president of Republika Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, from power.
- UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo UK FCDO 09 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the DRC. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
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- Nepal PM resigns after deadly crackdown on youth protests; UN urges calm UN News 09 Sep 2025 -- Nepal's Prime Minister resigned on Tuesday following a violent crackdown on youth-led anti-corruption protests left at least 19 dead and hundreds injured, prompting urgent appeals from the United Nations for restraint and dialogue.
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Nepal UN Secretary-General 09 Sep 2025
- Nepal: Türk appalled by protest killings, says violence is not the answer OHCHR 09 Sep 2025 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said today he was appalled by the escalating violence in Nepal that has resulted in multiple deaths and the injury of hundreds of mostly young protesters, as well as the widespread destruction of property.
- Nepal: Statement by the spokesperson on the latest developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 09 Sep 2025 -- The EU deeply regrets the deaths and violence of the ongoing demonstrations in Nepal. The killings should be independently investigated. The EU calls for restraint and for the authorities to take all necessary measures to protect lives. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. The EU encourages dialogue between all sides to resolve differences and to ensure that all fundamental rights are upheld.
- Press Release on recent developments in Nepal (September 09, 2025) India MEA 09 Sep 2025
- Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Use a Weapon of Mass Destruction and Attempting to Destroy an Energy Facility in Nashville US Dept. of Justice 09 Sep 2025 -- Skyler Philippi, 24, of Columbia, Tennessee, pleaded guilty today to attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
- "LockerGoga," "MegaCortex," and "Nefilim" Ransomware Administrator Charged with Ransomware Attacks US Dept. of Justice 09 Sep 2025 -- Earlier today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York unsealed a superseding indictment charging Volodymyr Viktorovich Tymoshchuk — also known as deadforz, Boba, msfv, and farnetwork — a Ukrainian national, with serving as an administrator in the LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Nefilim ransomware schemes.
- Avian influenza: First global dialogue targets the rising pandemic threat FAO 09 Sep 2025 -- Recent outbreaks highlight the urgent need for coordinated global action to combat a virus threatening animal health, livelihoods, and pandemic preparedness
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco Nasser Bourita Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with President of Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Milorad Dodik, Moscow, September 9, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's greetings to organisers of and participants in the International Anti-Fascist Forum 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025
- Auction For $325-Million Russian-Owned Super Yacht Amadea Set To Conclude RFE/RL 09 Sep 2025 -- For sale: luxury motor yacht. Ownership fiercely disputed. The saga of the $325-million, 106-meter Amadea - replete with helicopter pad, pool, jacuzzi, and "a stunning winter garden on the sun deck" - enters its final chapter, potentially, on September 10 when a US-government-ordered auction is scheduled to conclude.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on September 9, 2025 PRC MofA 09 Sep 2025
- Xi meets Portuguese PM Global Times 09 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro in Beijing on Tuesday.
- China-Portugal relations 'set model' for countries with different social systems: Xi Global Times 09 Sep 2025 -- China and Portugal have achieved fruitful outcomes in cooperation across various fields in recent years, setting a model of mutual respect and mutual benefit for countries with different social systems and national conditions, Chinese President Xi Jinping told visiting Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro in Beijing during their meeting on Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
- President Xi Jinping Meets with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro PRC MofA 09 Sep 2025 -- On the morning of September 9, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
- Xi calls on BRICS countries to jointly defend multilateralism, multilateral trading system PRC MND 09 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the BRICS countries to jointly defend multilateralism and the multilateral trading system as he attended a virtual BRICS Summit in Beijing on Monday.
- China launches new remote sensing satellite Global Times 09 Sep 2025 -- China launched a new remote sensing satellite from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan on Tuesday.
- China launches new satellites from sea Global Times 09 Sep 2025 -- China has recently unveiled its plan to initiate an experimental verification project to demonstrate and test the effectiveness of its asteroid defense system, and Wu Weiren, one of the country's top space scientists, stressed the necessity of such project to the Global Times on Sunday, saying that from the perspective of safeguarding the Earth's safety and the continuation of humanity, building asteroid defense capabilities is a shared task for all humankind, while calling on further international collaborative efforts against the threats posed by asteroid impact.
- PhilSA confirms China rocket launch, cites possible debris drop zones Philippine News Agency 09 Sep 2025 -- The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed on Tuesday the launch of the Long March 7A rocket from China.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 09 Sep 2025
- Xi extends congratulations to Kim over DPRK's 77th founding anniversary PRC MND 09 Sep 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday extended congratulations to Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), over the DPRK's 77th founding anniversary.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Message from Chinese President KCNA 09 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, received a congratulatory message from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, on September 9.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance at Construction Site of Kusong City Hospital KCNA 09 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, gave field guidance at the construction site of the Kusong City Hospital on September 8.
- Iran, India, Armenia agree to advance cooperation on INSTC Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Iran, India, and Armenia have held talks to discuss increased cooperation on issues of interest, including on the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
- Iran, IAEA reach agreement on resuming cooperation as FM warns aggressive steps will undo progress Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have reached an agreement aimed at paving the way for resumption of cooperation between the two sides.
- IAEA, Iran Agree on Terms for Resumption of Inspections in Country - Grossi Sputnik 09 Sep 2025 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran have agreed on the terms for resuming inspections in the country, Director General Rafael Grossi announced Tuesday.
- Nuclear industry built on domestic know-how, will remain 'sustainable': AEOI chief IRNA 09 Sep 2025 -- The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country's atomic industry is based on indigenous knowledge and cannot be taken away, stressing that it will remain sustainable despite foreign pressure.
- Iran, Egypt's foreign ministers, and IAEA chief hold trilateral talks in Cairo IRNA 09 Sep 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi held a joint meeting in Cairo, Egypt.
- Iran's nuclear industry cannot be obliterated through bombardment, says AEOI chief Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has reminded enemies that the nation's homegrown civilian nuclear industry cannot be obliterated through bombardment.
- Iran says ready to establish new framework for cooperation with IAEA Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is ready to establish a new framework for cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Iran urges South Korea to take 'responsible' stance on E3's illegitimate snapback move Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- Iran has called on South Korea, as the new president of the UN Security Council, to act as a "responsible" government that defends right and truth, considering the illegitimate move of the three European states in activating the snapback mechanism against Tehran.
- Iran, Venezuela presidents hail 'national unity' as key to defeating foreign threats Press TV 09 Sep 2025 -- The presidents of Iran and Venezuela agreed that "national unity" and solidarity are the key to resisting foreign intervention and preserving national sovereignty amid the United States' provocative actions against Caracas.
- PM Netanyahu's Remarks at a US Embassy event celebrating American Independence Day Israel - Prime Minister 09 Sep 2025
- FM Sa'ar meets with President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović Israel MFA 09 Sep 2025 -- The two held a one-on-one meeting. They discussed bilateral relations between the countries and the situation in the Middle East.
- FM Sa'ar meets with Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman in Zagreb Israel MFA 09 Sep 2025 -- FM Sa'ar: The war can end tomorrow. We only have two simple demands: 1. The return of our hostages. There are still 48 hostages being held in cruel captivity in Gaza. 2. Hamas must lay down its arms.
- FM Sa'ar meets with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković in Zagreb Israel MFA 09 Sep 2025 -- During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and the situation in the Middle East, with an emphasis on the war against Hamas in Gaza.
- India-Iran-Armenia Trilateral Consultations (September 08, 2025) India MEA 09 Sep 2025 -- The 3rd trilateral consultations between India, Iran and Armenia, co-chaired by Mr. Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary (PAI); Mr. Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran; and Ms. Anahit Karapetyan, Head of the Asia-Pacific Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, were held on 8 September 2025 in Tehran.
- India-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations (September 08, 2025) India MEA 09 Sep 2025 -- The annual bilateral Political Consultations between India and Iran, co-chaired by Mr. Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary (PAI), and Mr. Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, were held in Tehran on 8 September 2025.
- Pakistan and Kazakhstan Hold Delegation-Level Talks Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025 -- Delegation-level talks between Pakistan and Kazakhstan were co-chaired by H.E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, and H.E. Mr. Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan. The Kazakh DPM/FM was accompanied by Kazakhstan's Ministers of Transport and Trade, Vice Ministers for IT and Agriculture, and other important officials.
- Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister calls on the Prime Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 09 Sep 2025
- Call on the Prime Minister by Turkish Defence Minister Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 09 Sep 2025
- French PM Francois Bayrou loses confidence vote over budget cuts People's Daily 09 Sep 2025 -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday lost a confidence vote in the French National Assembly over his budget plan seeking to save billions of euros per year in government spending.
- Belgrade Rally Accuses Police Of Using Violence Against Anti-Government Protesters RFE/RL 09 Sep 2025 -- Thousands of protesters led by students marched in Belgrade on September 8 demanding Serbian authorities punish police officers for acts of violence against demonstrators during recent anti-government protests.
- Japan-U.K. Foreign Ministers' Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 Sep 2025
- The First Strategic Dialogue between the Foreign Ministers of Japan and Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 Sep 2025
- Meeting between Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru and President Pellegrini of the Slovak Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 Sep 2025
- Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi by H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 09 Sep 2025
- HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session in Riyadh SPA 09 Sep 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh today
- "We want to permanently elevate Türkiye to the league of high-income countries" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 09 Sep 2025 -- Holding a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "We will inshallah become a $1.9-trillion economy by the end of 2028. Our national income per capita will reach $21 thousand for the first time. We want to permanently elevate Türkiye to the league of high-income countries. We are determined to bring inflation down to single digits. We will create employment for 2.5 million more people during the programme period. We hope to reduce unemployment below 8 percent. The permanent recovery in our current account deficit will continue. Our goods exports will surpass $300 billion for the first time."
- Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda EC/CEU 09 Sep 2025
- Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference with Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa EC/CEU 09 Sep 2025
- Estonian secretaries general and secretary of state meet with Moldovan prime minister Estonia MFA 09 Sep 2025 -- Today, 9 September, in Chișinău, Estonian secretaries general and the secretary of state met with Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean to reaffirm Estonia's support for Moldova's European integration and to receive an update on the current situation ahead of the upcoming elections.
- Maduro Reveals True Reasons Behind US Escalation in Region Sputnik 09 Sep 2025 -- On August 7, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $50 million reward for information that leads to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, whom the US accuses of leading the Cartel de los Soles.
- Pezeshkian reaffirms Iran's support for Venezuela's sovereignty in call with Maduro IRNA 09 Sep 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced Iran's firm support for Venezuela's sovereignty and people, stressing that unity and national solidarity are the keys to defeating US and Israeli plots.
- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, had a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Mr. Serguei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Sep 2025
- Mali: UN experts demand activist El Bachir Thiam's release, four months after enforced disappearance OHCHR 09 Sep 2025 -- UN experts* today called on authorities in Mali to disclose the fate and whereabouts of journalist and activist El Bachir Thiam, who disappeared four months ago.
- Invitation from Georgia less than a month before elections makes meaningful observation impossible: ODIHR statement OSCE 09 Sep 2025 -- The invitation by the Georgian authorities to observe the local elections taking place on 4 October, less than a month before election day, leaves insufficient time for credible and meaningful observation, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said in a statement today.
- Tbilisi On Edge After Clashes Between Activists, Ruling Party Supporters RFE/RL 09 Sep 2025 -- Tbilisi was on edge as protesters were expected to gather in the Georgian capital on September 9, a day after supporters of the ruling party, Georgian Dream, attacked protesters participating in ongoing demonstrations over a government decision to halt European Union membership talks.
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