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• Department of War Awards $39.6 Million to Expand Solid Rocket Motor Industrial Base DoD 12 Sep 2025 -- The Department of War today announced three awards totaling $39.6 million to expand the solid rocket motor (SRM) industrial base via Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA).
• Final basing decision for Special Operations Wing to Davis-Monthan AFB, revisions to maximize effectiveness US Air Force 12 Sep 2025 -- The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing.
• USS Mahan (DDG 72) Arrives in Bergen US Navy 12 Sep 2025 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) arrived in Bergen, Norway, for a scheduled port visit Sept. 11, 2025.
• Bright Star 25: Task Force 51/5 Kicks Off Command Post Exercise in Egypt CENTCOM 12 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) launches a two-week multinational Command Post Exercise (CPX) as part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 25.
• U.S. and Kyrgyz Medical Teams Sharpen Expeditionary Care Skills at Bright Star 25 CENTCOM 12 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Navy medical personnel and members of the Kyrgyz Republic Armed Forces conducted joint medical training during Exercise Bright Star 2025, focusing on expeditionary surgical techniques, blood transfusion programs, and field hospital operations.
• Bright Star 2025 Command Post Exercise Strengthens U.S.-Egyptian Partnership and Readiness CENTCOM 12 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Marines and sailors from Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, working alongside the Egyptian armed forces, stood shoulder to shoulder on the watch floor during the command post exercise of Bright Star 25. Together, they designed and war-gamed responses to a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief scenario in a notional country, sharpening crisis-response capabilities and strengthening interoperability.
  Each day, a brigadier general from both the Egyptian and U.S. sides received situational updates from the combined staff, who integrated modern planning tools such as information operations and unmanned aerial systems. These updates tested decision-making and ensured both militaries could seamlessly coordinate in responding to complex operational challenges.
• Rescue Ready: U.S. and Egyptian service members conduct CSAR SME Exchange CENTCOM 12 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists, assigned to the Joint Personnel Recovery Center, took part in a combat search and rescue subject matter expert exchange with service members from partner nations during BRIGHT STAR 25 at Almaza Air Base, Egypt, Aug. 30-31, 2025.
• Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Conduct Air Assault Training Exchange Army News 12 Sep 2025 -- Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault training exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade as part of the Department of War National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program, or SPP, Aug. 18-21.
• U.S., Syrian Leaders Meet in Damascus CENTCOM 12 Sep 2025 -- On Sept. 12, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper and U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, Syria.
• Joint press conference by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus G. Grynkewich NATO 12 Sep 2025
• Eastern Sentry to enhance NATO's presence along its Eastern flank NATO SHAPE 12 Sep 2025 -- Allied Command Operations (ACO), which is responsible for the planning and execution of all NATO operations, will execute Eastern Sentry along NATO's Eastern flank. It will even further strengthen our posture to shield and protect all Allies.
• NATO launches "Eastern Sentry" to bolster posture along eastern flank NATO 12 Sep 2025 -- On Friday (12 September 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus G. Grynkewich held a joint press conference to outline NATO's response to the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones two days earlier. Mr Rutte announced the launch of "Eastern Sentry," a military activity aimed to bolster NATO's posture along the eastern flank.
• NATO's emergency management exercise "BULGARIA 2025": Allies and partners trained to work better together in case of crisis NATO 12 Sep 2025 -- From 7 to 12 September 2025, the civilian-led exercise "BULGARIA 2025", co-organised by NATO's Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) and the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior, took place in Montana, Bulgaria.
• A decade of NATO in Sigonella - NISRF celebrates 10th anniversary NATO 12 Sep 2025 -- SIGONELLA, Italy -- The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) celebrated its 10th anniversary during a ceremony held at Italian Air Force Base Sigonella. The event marked a decade of growth and transformation - from the establishment of the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force in September 2015 to today's permanent multinational ISR Force.
• Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna: NATO's response shows that the alliance reacts to threats swiftly and flexibly Estonia MFA 12 Sep 2025 -- Statement from Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna regarding NATO's Eastern flank reinforcement mission, Eastern Sentry.
• "Eastern Sentry": NATO Responds to Russian Provocations in Poland Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2025 -- Following Russian drone attacks on Poland, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the Alliance's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, announced the launch of Operation Eastern Sentry. Its goal is to significantly strengthen air defense on NATO's eastern flank, especially Poland. This includes the deployment of additional equipment and troops from allied countries in the region.
• Poland to Speed Up Production of NATO-Standard Shells Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2025 -- "We will have the most advanced technology, which will allow us to radically increase the production of 155 mm shells," said Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a visit to Dezamet S.A. Metal Works. Ammunition of this caliber is of key importance in the Russia-Ukraine war, where it is being used on a massive scale. The Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and the British defense company BAE Systems have signed an agreement that will provide Poland's arms industry with the technology to rapidly produce this highly sought-after ammunition worldwide.
• Poland Airspace Breach Sparks Security Council Emergency Meeting as Allies Vow Defense UN Security Council 12 Sep 2025 -- In an emergency Security Council meeting requested by Poland, most Member States today condemned the Russian Federation's alleged violation of Polish airspace with military drones, warning of an unprecedented, dangerous regional escalation, and urging Moscow to end its war of aggression against Ukraine.
• UN Security Council emergency session at Poland's request Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2025 -- For the first time in 80 years of the UN's history, a Security Council session was convened at Poland's request to discuss the recent incursion into the Polish airspace by Russian aircraft. Poland was represented by Secretary of State at the Foreign Ministry Marcin Bosacki who spoke at the session.
• Rogers and Wicker Issue Joint Statement on Russia's Violation of Poland's Airspace House Armed Services Committee 12 Sep 2025
• UN warns of escalation risk after large-scale Russian drone incursion into Poland UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- Reports that Russian drones crossed deep into Polish territory and were shot down by NATO allies highlight the growing regional risks of the war in Ukraine, UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told ambassadors in the Security Council on Friday.
• Joint statement by 48 countries and the EU Delegation ahead of an emergency Security Council Meeting Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2025 -- On Poland's initiative, on the sidelines of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, a group of 48 countries and the EU Delegation issued a joint statement on the largest violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
• Trump says drone incursion into Poland "could have been a mistake" People's Daily 12 Sep 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the alleged Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace "could have been a mistake," while expressing frustration with the incident.
• Europe Faces Critical Challenges in Countering Russian Drone Threats RFE/RL 12 Sep 2025 -- Russia's drone incursioninto Polish territory on September 10 failed to result in much physical damage on the ground, but it did uncover a major hole in Europe's defense forces: The allies don't have cost-effective counter-measures to deal with low-cost Russian attacks.
• Allies Rally To Poland's Defense After Russian Drones Violate Airspace RFE/RL 12 Sep 2025 -- France and Germany said they were helping to strengthen NATO ally Poland's air defense after at least 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace on September 10, severely raising tensions between the Western military alliance and Moscow.
• Russia's violation of Polish airspace only strengthens the unity between NATO nations, and our determination to stand with Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Poland.
• Russia-Belarus Joint Strategic Drills Zapad 2025 Begin Sputnik 12 Sep 2025 -- Russia-Belarus joint strategic exercises Zapad 2025 (West 2025) started on Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
• Russia's Pacific Fleet Launches Major Defense Drills in Northeast Sputnik 12 Sep 2025 -- Russia's Pacific Fleet has begun a command and staff exercise in the country's northeast to protect and defend sea communications in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean, the coast of the Kamchatka and Chukotka territories, and the island zone, the fleet's press service said on Friday.
• Russia Looks To Gauge NATO With Zapad War Games. Here's What To Know. RFE/RL 12 Sep 2025 -- Russia and Belarus have kicked off major joint military drills as tensions in the region spiked after Russian drones entered Polish territory, prompting Warsaw and NATO allies to scramble their defenses.
• UK ratchets up pressure on Putin's military machine as Foreign Secretary travels to Kyiv UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- Putin's oil revenues and military machine were hit with new UK sanctions today as the Foreign Secretary meets President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
• Infantry Fighting Vehicle 2000: Federal Council approves Ukraine's admission to operator group Federal Council - Swiss Government 12 Sep 2025 -- At its meeting on 12 September, the Federal Council approved Ukraine's admission as a full member of the CV90 Club, the operator group for the Combat Vehicle 90. Ukrainian membership is compatible with Swiss neutrality, as it entails a purely technical data exchange, with Switzerland retaining full discretion over what information it chooses to share.
• Denys Shmyhal and Radosław Sikorski discussed joint solutions to strengthen the defense capabilities of Ukraine and Poland Ukraine MOD 12 Sep 2025
• Denys Shmyhal visited a training area in the United Kingdom hosting the training of Ukrainian service members Ukraine MOD 12 Sep 2025
• Denys Shmyhal and Keith Kellogg discussed the security situation in Ukraine and Europe Ukraine MOD 12 Sep 2025
• Activities of Chinese naval vessels in relevant waters fully consistent with domestic and intl laws: FM on aircraft carrier Fujian passing through Taiwan Straits Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- In response to a question about China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which recently passed through the Taiwan Straits to carry out scientific research tests and training missions in the South China Sea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that the activities of Chinese naval vessels in the relevant waters are fully consistent with China's domestic law and international law.
• China's aircraft carrier Fujian passes through Taiwan Straits to hold tests, training in South China Sea: navy spokesperson Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently passed through the Taiwan Straits to carry out scientific research tests and training missions in the South China Sea, Senior Captain Leng Guowei, a spokesperson for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, announced on Friday.
• Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, September 2025 UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- Update by Australia, the UK and the USA (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propulsion programme
• Second Offshore Patrol Vessel accepted Australia DOD 12 Sep 2025 -- Defence has accepted the second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Eyre, ahead of delivery to the Royal Australian Navy.
• Coordinating a National Response to PFAS at Defence Bases Australia DOD 12 Sep 2025 -- The Albanese Government has begun the process of establishing the per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) National Coordinating Body with Assistant Minister of Defence, Peter Khalil set to provide oversight of the Body alongside NSW Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe, given the initial focus of operations.
• RNZAF NH90s complete longest flights over water New Zealand Defence Force 12 Sep 2025 -- For the first time Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) helicopters have flown between two countries, crossing a large swathe of ocean.
• INDIAN NAVY COMMISSIONS INS ARAVALI AT GURUGRAM India PIB 12 Sep 2025 -- INS Aravali, Indian Navy's latest Naval Base, was commissioned at Gurugram in presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff on 12 Sep 2025.
• Enhanced industry-R&D institutes-academia collaboration is key to increasing defence capabilities in today's evolving times: Defence Secretary India PIB 12 Sep 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh has called for enhanced collaboration among the public & private industry, research institutes like DRDO and the academia to increase the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces in today's constantly-evolving times.
• India Participates in 4th Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome; Bids to Host Next Edition in 2027 India PIB 12 Sep 2025 -- In the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) held in Rome, Italy, from September 11-12, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and positioning ICG as a key partner in shaping the agenda for safer, cleaner, and more secure seas
• Germany to recruit 100,000 troops by 2029 for war with Russia: Report Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- Germany has moved to add 100,000 active troops to its army by 2029 in an attempt to meet new NATO targets intended to prepare for a possible war with Russia, according to a report.
• Speech at DSEI by Deputy Chief of the General Staff UK MOD 12 Sep 2025 -- Speech at DSEI by Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General David Eastman MBE, about the British Army's place in an increasingly dangerous world.
• Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025 UK MOD 12 Sep 2025 -- Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025 - 'Putting more AIR in Air: Agile, Integrated, Ready'
• Security delivered for working people as UK-US ties strengthened with new Google Cloud partnership for classified information sharing UK MOD 12 Sep 2025 -- UK - US defence and security ties enhanced through major deal with Google Cloud - delivering the Government's Plan for Change.
• This is a window of opportunity to end the threat of chemical weapons in Syria: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council Meeting on Syrian Chemical Weapons
• Syria Chemical Weapons Concerns Widen with New Evidence, United Nations Disarmament Chief Tells Security Council UN Security Council 12 Sep 2025 -- Evidence of nerve agents was found in samples collected from a site in Syria, and information suggests that over 100 additional locations may have been involved in chemical-weapons-related activities in the country, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today.
• Training cooperation with Colorado National Guard: DDPS to participate in State Partnership Program with US Federal Council - Swiss Government 12 Sep 2025 -- At its meeting on 12 September, the Federal Council approved a memorandum of understanding that launches a partnership between the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport and the Colorado National Guard under the State Partnership Program.
• Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's keynote speech at Kouvola Security Conference on 12 September 2025 Finnish MoD 12 Sep 2025
• Venezuela to deploy military to 100s of 'battlefront' locations amid US tensions Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- President Nicolas Maduro has announced Venezuela's readiness to deploy military troops at the battlefronts for war amid escalated tensions with the United States.
• DND, AFP reiterate commitment to constitution Philippine News Agency 12 Sep 2025 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday reiterated their commitment to the constitution amid calls for the military to withdraw its support from the government.
• Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Collins Urge Secretary of State to Report to Congress on Expiring and Destroyed Lifesaving Foreign Aid US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 12 Sep 2025 -- This week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio following reports that significant quantities of U.S.-purchased lifesaving commodities, including food aid and contraceptive supplies, have been allowed to expire or targeted for destruction instead of being made available to intended beneficiaries.

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 12 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 12 Sep 2025
• 'Peace is the most powerful force for a better future': Guterres UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General appealed on Friday for greater efforts towards peace in a "fractured world" where conflicts are increasing.

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• Israeli PM says there will be no Palestinian state, signs settlement expansion Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signed an agreement to push ahead with the controversial E1 plan settlement expansion plan that would split the occupied West Bank into two parts, and cut across land that the Palestinians seek for a future sovereign state.
• Netanyahu Approves Construction Project That Will Split Occupied West Bank in Half Sputnik 12 Sep 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the construction of thousands of housing units in the Mevaseret Adumim area (E1), which will link the illegal settlement of Maale Adumim with East Jerusalem, thereby splitting the occupied West Bank in half.
• 'Natural response to Israeli crimes': Hamas hails 'heroic' reprisal op near al-Quds Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has hailed as "heroic" a reprisal stabbing operation, which left two Israelis injured, near the occupied al-Quds.
• Hamas says not to change position on ceasefire talks after Israeli strike in Doha People's Daily 12 Sep 2025 -- Hamas will not change its positions and demands for the Gaza ceasefire talks after Israel targeted its negotiation team in the Qatari capital Doha, the Palestinian movement said on Thursday.
• Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Israeli strikes in Doha Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Sep 2025
• Saudi Arabia Expresses Condemnation, Denunciation of Aggressive Statements by Israeli Occupation Prime Minister against Qatar SPA 12 Sep 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and strong denunciation of the aggressive statements made by the Israeli occupation prime minister against the State of Qatar
• Iran backs Qatar's right to self-defense: UN envoy IRNA 12 Sep 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the Israeli regime's terror attacks on Qatar, declared Iran's envoy to the United Nations, emphasizing that "Iran firmly supports Qatar's right to self-defense under international law and the UN Charter."
• Turkey condemns Israeli strike in Qatar as 'state terrorism', calls for decisive action Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- Turkey's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ahmet Yıldız has sharply condemned Israel's airstrike targeting Hamas's political leadership in Doha, calling it "state terrorism" and a desperate attempt to destabilize the West Asia region.
• UAE summons Israeli ambassador over deadly airstrike on Doha Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- The United Arab Emirates has summoned Israeli Ambassador Yossi Shelley to protest an airstrike on Doha that targeted senior Hamas leaders, intensifying diplomatic tensions between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv.
• Envoy to UN: Iran backs Qatar's self-defense right after Israeli aggression Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic resolutely advocates for Qatar's right to self-defense against the recent Israeli aggression targeting the political leadership of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas on its soil.
• Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit to Discuss Israeli Attack on Qatar Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 12 Sep 2025 -- Preparations are underway to convene the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha on 15 September 2025, to discuss the recent Israeli aggression against the State of Qatar.
• General Assembly endorses New York Declaration on two-State solution between Israel and Palestine UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- Applause rang out in the UN General Assembly Hall on Friday as countries endorsed a declaration on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and implementation of the two-State solution with Israel.
• UN General Assembly approves resolution on establishment of a Palestinian state and the two-state solution IRNA 12 Sep 2025 -- The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a draft resolution proposed by France and Saudi Arabia, endorsing and supporting the New York Declaration on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution.
• UN overwhelmingly endorses declaration on Palestinian state Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards the establishment of a Palestinian state.
• Gaza: International community must 'match words with action' now UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- In the Gaza Strip, hope may be all that is left but it is not enough to keep people alive, a veteran humanitarian said on Friday, calling for more action to end the conflict and stop the bloodshed.
• Statement attributable to UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder, on the deadly risks for over 450,000 children in Gaza City as military attacks increase UNICEF 12 Sep 2025
• US slaps 'largest sanctions' on Yemen over Gaza solidarity strikes Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- The United States has announced its largest-ever sanctions action on Yemen, as the West Asian country continues strikes on Israeli targets amid Israel's nearly two-year-long genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
• Iran FM calls on Muslim countries to confront Israel's 'law of the jungle' against region Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Muslim countries to enhance cooperation and interaction across all sectors to counter the Israeli regime's "law of the jungle" against the regional countries.
• Aboul Gheit welcomes General Assembly's adoption of draft resolution on two-state solution League of Arab States 12 Sep 2025 -- Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the overwhelming adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a draft resolution endorsing the New York Declaration, issued in July, on the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
• Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN General Assembly Adoption of New York Declaration on Settlement of Palestinian Issue SPA 12 Sep 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the UN General Assembly's adoption of the New York Declaration and its annexes issued by the high-level international conference for the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution, which was co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and the French Republic
• China firmly opposes, strongly condemns Israel's attack on Doha: Chinese envoy to UN Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- Israel's airstrike on Doha, the capital of Qatar on September 9 constituted a blatant violation of Qatar's territorial sovereignty and national security, a flagrant breach of international law and the UN Charter, a deliberate sabotage of efforts to achieve peace, and China firmly opposes and strongly condemns such actions, Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said at an emergency meeting held by the UN Security Council on Thursday local time, according to China Media Group (CMG).

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine UNOCHA 12 Sep 2025
• On Scarborough Reef US Dept. of State 12 Sep 2025 -- The United States stands with our Philippine ally in rejecting China's destabilizing plans to establish a "national nature reserve" at Scarborough Reef.
• UNHCR: Thousands of Afghans return under adverse circumstances from Pakistan to earthquake-affected areas; funds to respond running dry UNHCR 12 Sep 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by Mr. Arafat Jamal, UNHCR Representative to Afghanistan - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
• Afghanistan: Lifesaving services cut as Taliban bars women aid workers UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- The ongoing humanitarian response to the devastating Afghanistan earthquake disaster continued on Friday, although essential services have been cut for operational reasons following reinforced Taliban restrictions on women working with the UN, the global body said.
• On 12 Sep 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Mastung District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. ISPR Pakistan 12 Sep 2025
• Security Council Press Statement on Houthi Detention of United Nations Workers UN Security Council 12 Sep 2025
• Targeting the Houthis' Illicit Trade and Shipping Facilitators US Dept. of State 12 Sep 2025 -- Yesterday, the United States designated 11 individuals and 21 entities and identified four vessels as blocked property for involvement in the Iran-backed Houthis' global illicit fundraising, smuggling, and weapons procurement operations.
• Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Islamist Actors to Counter Regional Instability and Support for Iran US Treasury 12 Sep 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on two Sudanese Islamist actors-Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed Fediel (Gebreil)and the Al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade (BBMB)--for their involvement in Sudan's brutal civil war and their connections to Iran. These sanctions aim to limit Islamist influence within Sudan and curtail Iran's regional activities, which have contributed to regional destabilization, conflict, and civilian suffering. The United States remains committed to working with regional partners to achieve peace and stability in Sudan, ensuring that the country does not become a safe haven for those who threaten Americans and the national interests of the United States.
• UNICEF statement on reported death of children after brutal attack on school in Rakhine State, Myanmar UNICEF 12 Sep 2025 -- UNICEF is extremely concerned by reports of an overnight attack on a boarding school in Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar, that reportedly killed and injured children as they slept.
• Statement on the Abduction of Aid Workers in South Sudan Government of Norway 12 Sep 2025 -- Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the increase in abductions of aid workers in South Sudan.
• Security Council Renews Sudan Sanctions Regime, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2791 (2025) UN Security Council 12 Sep 2025 -- The Security Council today extended for another year the 1591 Sudan sanctions regime, including targeted sanctions and an arms embargo, amid divisions over whether to reference Sudan's worsening situation or limit the draft to a purely technical roll-over.
• Sudan: As children continue to suffer, school remains a distant hope UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- Aid agencies working in war-torn Sudan issued an alert on Friday over the particular harm faced by children there, the longer the conflict goes on.
• Sanctioning Sudanese Armed Group Leader and Islamist Militia with Links to Iran US Dept. of State 12 Sep 2025 -- The United States is acting today to target persons who undermine peace and stability in Sudan.
• Joint Statement on Restoring Peace and Security in Sudan US Dept. of State 12 Sep 2025
• The UK stands ready to support further strengthening and expanding of the Sudan sanctions regime: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Sep 2025 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote to renew the 1591 sanctions regime on Sudan.

News Reports

• ODNI Releases March 2025 FISC Section 702 Certification Opinion and Related Procedures Director of National Intelligence 12 Sep 2025 -- Today, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), in consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), is publicly releasing a March 2025 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinion and associated targeting, minimization, and querying procedures with redactions issued under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
• Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to over 27 years for coup plot Press TV 12 Sep 2025 -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being convicted of plotting to remain in power following his 2022 election defeat.
• Chairman Mast Issues Statement on Conviction of Former President Bolsonaro U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2025
• Nepal appoints first woman prime minister, as UN expresses solidarity amid crisis UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- UN agencies in Nepal welcomed the appointment of Sushila Karki as interim prime minister on Friday, as the country reels from a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests that left more than 50 dead, widespread destruction and forced the resignation of her predecessor.
• Formation of Interim Government in Nepal India MEA 12 Sep 2025
• Analysis: Nepal's protests are being closely watched in Vietnam Radio Free Asia 12 Sep 2025 -- Nepal's streets have exploded in protest. Thousands of young people, angered by a government ban on social media, are standing up against corruption and inequality.
• Russia Hails Sushila Karki's Swearing-In as Key Step for Nepal's Stability Sputnik 12 Sep 2025 -- Russia hopes to maintain friendly relations with Nepal under the new head of the interim government, the Russian ambassador added.
• Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: EU individual sanctions over territorial integrity prolonged for a further six months EC/CEU 12 Sep 2025 -- The Council decided today to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 March 2026.
• Compromise Reached As EU Approves Blacklist Rollover For 6 Months RFE/RL 12 Sep 2025 -- The European Union agreed to prolong visa bans and asset freezes on the over 2,600 people and entities the bloc deems responsible for the undermining of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
• European Union extends sanctions on 2,500 individuals and entities Estonia MFA 12 Sep 2025 -- On 12 September, the European Union decided to extend targeted sanctions against around 2,500 individuals and entities responsible for undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence.
• EU Member States agree to extend sanctions against Russia Latvia MFA 12 Sep 2025 -- On Friday, 12 September 2025, the Council of the European Union (EU) unanimously decided to extend for another six months, until 15 March 2026, the restrictive measures against those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
• The Government adopts regulations on the imposition of Latvia's national sanctions Latvia MFA 12 Sep 2025 -- Today, on 12 September 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers, at an extraordinary meeting, adopted a Cabinet regulation, "Regulations on the imposition of national sanctions on entities of the Republic of Latvia related to military aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine".
• US' reported attempt to pressure G7 countries to hit China, India with tariffs over Russian oil shows its hegemony, will backfire: expert Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- The US reportedly will pressure the G7 to impose steep tariffs on China and India over their purchases of Russian oil, a move that a Chinese expert described as another attempt by Washington to use tariffs as a tool of hegemony.
• New Zealand strengthens Russian oil price cap New Zealand Government 12 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand is lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil, joining Canada, the EU, and the UK.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on September 12, 2025 PRC MofA 12 Sep 2025
• China firmly opposes US 'long-arm jurisdiction': FM on latest US sanctions on Yemen's Houthis targeting Chinese firms Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- In response to a question about the US imposing a new round of sanctions on Yemen's Houthi group, and the US Treasury Department's claim that the sanctions target several Chinese companies accused of helping transport military equipment and parts, and other firms accused of arranging shipments of dual-use goods to the Houthis, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that China firmly opposes the US' abuse of unilateral sanctions and the "long-arm jurisdiction," stressing that such practices violate international law and norms governing international relations.
• China's government debt ratio within reasonable range, risks controllable: finance minister People's Daily 12 Sep 2025 -- China's government debt ratio is within a reasonable range and risks are manageable and under control, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said on Friday.
• China to take 'necessary' measures to safeguard its legitimate interests: MOFCOM on Mexico's planned tariffs Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- Regarding on Mexico's planned tariffs and analysis that such moves are aligned with long-held agenda by the US to contain China, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on late Thursday that relevant reports have been noticed and the ministry will closely monitor Mexico's tariff increase and carefully evaluate the final measures. At a time when the US' abuse of tariffs has sparked widespread global opposition, all countries should strengthen communication and coordination to jointly safeguard free trade and multilateralism. The interests of third parties must not be sacrificed due to coercion from others.
• Mexico doesn't 'want a conflict,' Mexican president says as China calls for utmost caution on planned tariff hikes Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reportedly said on Thursday local time that her government is in contact with the embassies of countries including China to explain its tariff plans. The remarks came after the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday urged Mexico to exercise utmost caution and think carefully before acting on tariffs.
• China's Long March-10 carrier rocket passes second static fire test Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- China successfully organized and carried out the second static fire test of the Long March-10 carrier rocket, the country's new-generation manned launch vehicle, in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province on Friday, marking a phased breakthrough in the prototype development of the Long March 10 series carrier rockets, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
• PLA Eastern Theater Command slams provocative actions of US, UK warships in Taiwan Straits transit, vows to safeguard sovereignty Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- The US destroyer USS Higgins and the UK frigate HMS Richmond transited the Taiwan Straits on Friday, engaging in provocative actions. The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deployed naval and air forces to monitor and effectively respond to the transit throughout the process, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, the spokesperson for the theater command, said on Friday.
• Taiwan military tracks Chinese carrier's passage through Taiwan Strait CNA 12 Sep 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Friday it employed joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance measures to monitor the movements of China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, as it recently transited the Taiwan Strait en route to the South China Sea.
• U.S. commerce secretary hints at 'big deal' with Taiwan CNA 12 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested in an interview on Thursday that the United States and Taiwan were close to reaching a trade agreement.
• China lodges solemn representations with relevant countries over visit of head of foreign affairs department of Taiwan authorities to Europe: FM Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- Responding to a visit of the so-called head of the foreign affairs department of the Taiwan authorities to Europe, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that the island of Taiwan is a province of China.
• Taiwan begins requiring civil servants to report travel to Hong Kong, Macau CNA 12 Sep 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Thursday that its revised guidelines requiring public servants to notify authorities before traveling to Hong Kong or Macau have taken effect, with penalties to be enforced starting July 1 next year for those who fail to comply.
• DPRK: UN report finds 10 years of increased suffering, repression and fear OHCHR 12 Sep 2025 -- The overall human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has not improved over the past decade and, in many instances, has degraded, bringing even more suffering to the population, a report published by the UN Human Rights Office on Friday has found.
• North Koreans have grown more repressed, fearful in the past decade, U.N. report says Radio Free Asia 12 Sep 2025 -- This Sept. 9, 2025, photo released by the North Korean government shows residents gathering at the statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang.
• DPR Korea: UN report finds human rights situation still dire, a decade on UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- The death penalty in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is "more widely allowed by law and implemented in practice" than a decade ago, said a senior UN human rights official on Friday.
• Araghchi slams E3's stance on military aggression against Iran as 'irresponsible' IRNA 12 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has criticized the European Troika - France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, collectively known as the E3 - for "an irresponsible and unjustified approach" in overlooking recent military aggression by the United States and Israel.
• Iran's nuclear materials buried under bombed sites: FM People's Daily 12 Sep 2025 -- Iran's nuclear materials remain buried beneath the ruins of facilities bombed after recent attacks, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, adding that no agreement has yet been reached on inspections.
• Iran's Deal With UN Nuclear Watchdog Not Enough To Halt Snapback RFE/RL 12 Sep 2025
• G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities Canada 12 Sep 2025 -- Today, members of the G7 RRM (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Sweden) issued the following statement:
• Perils of 'Greater Israel' and the promise of a strong region IRNA 12 Sep 2025 -- Mohammad-Javad Zarif, Iran's former vice president for strategic affairs and foreign minister, explored the dangers of Israel's expansionist project and the alternative vision of a cooperative, strong West Asia in an article released in Arabic in the Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar.
• Iran will never compromise its rights and security: Araghchi IRNA 12 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says that the Islamic Republic of Iran will never compromise the rights or security of its people and will continue to safeguard national interests with strength and resolve.
• 17th Meeting of the India-France Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism India MEA 12 Sep 2025
• Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday 12th September 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2025
• PM meeting with the Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 12 September 2025 Gov.UK 12 Sep 2025
• PM call with President Nawrocki of Poland: 12 September 2025 Gov.UK 12 Sep 2025
• Press conference - Sydney Prime Minister of Australia 12 Sep 2025
• Press conference - Cairns Prime Minister of Australia 12 Sep 2025
• Australia unites with Pacific leaders on regional priorities Prime Minister of Australia 12 Sep 2025
• Minister Budrys: A democratic Belarus is a strategic interest of European security Lithuania MFA 12 Sep 2025 -- On 11 September, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys participated in an international conference organized by the Institute of International Relations and Political Science (IIRPS) at Vilnius University entitled "Belarus and Belarusians in the time of geopolitical insecurities: global perceptions and domestic realities".
• Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in an interview with t-online Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Sep 2025
• Senior officials of the Latvian and Estonian Ministries of Foreign Affairs coordinate action on live issues of regional security and those on the international agenda Latvia MFA 12 Sep 2025 -- On 12 September 2025, the town of Alūksne in Latvia hosted a meeting of the Latvian and Estonian Ministries of Foreign Affairs, for coordinating action by the two countries in the matters of regional security and those on the international agenda.
• 'Deadly floods' displace over 100,000 in South Sudan UN News 12 Sep 2025 -- Over 100,000 people in South Sudan have been displaced by what the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has called "new deadly floods."
• No: 186, 12 September 2025, Regarding the Sixth Meeting of the Special Representatives for the Normalization Process between Türkiye and Armenia Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2025