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• Oklahoma Guard sharpens drone warfare tactics during Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 Army News 22 Sep 2025 -- Drones buzzed overhead as Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers and Airmen maneuvered strategically through a wooded area. They advanced slowly toward their objective - a series of enemy trenches overlooking a key position. As they prepared to assault the trench network, one thing was clear: the drones would test their ability to fight — and survive — on a battlefield increasingly shaped by unmanned aerial systems.
• SETAF-AF improves rapid deployment readiness with reduced-force Lion DRE Army News 22 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) conducted its reduced-force Lion deployment readiness exercise (DRE), pushing a 20-person early entry command post (EECP) through the fast-paced steps of alert, assembly and movement from Caserma Del Din, Italy, to Aviano Air Base to validate its ability to deploy on short notice, Sept 10.
• Europe District constructs multiple projects in Italy to support Army readiness Army News 22 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Army Garrison Italy in Vicenza has numerous units that rapidly deploy to support allies, reinforce deterrence, and respond to crises anywhere across Europe or Africa and beyond. This ability to rapidly respond throughout Europe and Africa is an essential part of the U.S. Army's mission.
• U.S. Army opens future domestic source of antimony sulfide Army News 22 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Army's Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) joined Perpetua Resources Inc. to kick off the Stibnite Gold Project in central Idaho. The project seeks to redevelop an abandoned mine site in Stibnite for gold and other materials. One of the key materials resulting from the gold mining operation is antimony sulfide, a critical component used in ammunition production. The U.S. previously obtained antimony sulfide from foreign sources until 2021 when that supply ended.
• Meink stresses innovation, focus, funding to maintain air, space superiority US Air Force 22 Sep 2025 -- In his most high-profile speech since becoming Secretary of the Air Force in May, Troy Meink emphasized familiar themes - the need to perfect readiness, the necessity to modernize the Air Force and Space Force and remaining focused on "taking care of our people."
• Allvin highlights readiness, charges Airmen to move at a pace to win US Air Force 22 Sep 2025 -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin spoke forcefully about the Air Force's readiness and the skill of its Airmen during a high-profile, closely watched speech, Sept. 22.
• US, Japan formalize SAMURAI project arrangement to advance AI safety in unmanned aerial vehicles US Air Force 22 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Department of War and Japanese Ministry of Defense formalized a project arrangement Sept. 22 establishing the Strategic Advancement of Mutual Runtime Assurance Artificial Intelligence (SAMURAI) initiative.
• U.S. Navy, Timor-Leste Defense Forces Commence 14th CARAT US Navy 22 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Navy (USN) and Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL), also known as Falintil- Forças de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), marked the start of the 14th Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2025, with an opening ceremony in Dili, Sept. 22.
• USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) arrives in Koror, Palau, Sept. 22, during Pacific Partnership 2025 US Navy 22 Sep 2025 -- The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) arrived in Koror, Palau Sept. 22, 2025.
• US, UK demonstrate partnership in first-ever on-orbit operation United States Space Force 22 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Space Command and U.K. Space Command conducted their first-ever coordinated satellite maneuver, Sept. 4-12, demonstrating our alliance's readiness to conduct dynamic, responsible and integrated space operations at a time and place of our choosing.
• NATO Days in Ostrava mark 25 years with focus on Allied Airpower NATO Allied Air Command 22 Sep 2025 -- NATO Days in Ostrava celebrated their 25th anniversary this weekend, with a strong focus on Allied air power and modernisation.
• NATO aircrews reinforce rescue readiness in Lithuanian-led exercise NATO Allied Air Command 22 Sep 2025 -- From 15 to 19 September 2025, Allied Air Forces and maritime units from Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, and Liuthuania conducted joint sea-survival and rescue operations in Lithuanian territorial waters as part of Exercise Baltic Bikini 2025.
• Allied corps commanders meet in finland NATO Allied Land Command 22 Sep 2025 -- Commanders from across NATO's army corps headquarters and land forces met here Sep 15-16 to discuss plans to experiment and field new technologies critical to establishing ground deterrence and providing ready land forces to the Alliance.
• As NATO Mulls Response To Trespassing Russian Warplanes, Can It Shoot Them Down? RFE/RL 22 Sep 2025 -- NATO officials are gathering for a meeting of its North Atlantic Council (NAC) on September 23, called by Estonia in response to an incursion by Russian warplanes into its airspace last week.
• How NATO Is Boosting Eastern Defenses Amid Russian Air Incursions RFE/RL 22 Sep 2025 -- Two days after an unprecedented drone incursion by Russia on Polish territory on September 10, NATO unveiled its response: Operation Eastern Sentry. The mission kicked off immediately on September 12 and was tested a week later by Russian jets entering Estonian airspace.
• Security Council Meets Again on Moscow's Alleged Airspace Violations as Allies Support Estonia UN Security Council 22 Sep 2025 -- On the heels of recently reported incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace by the Russian Federation, the Security Council held another emergency meeting today following Estonia's claim that Russian Federation fighter jets violated its airspace — with most speakers condemning these actions and urging Moscow to end its war of aggression against Ukraine.
• Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski addresses UN Security Council emergency meeting called at Estonia's request Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2025
• United Nations Security Council briefing: Threats to international peace and security - Violation of Estonian airspace European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Sep 2025 -- Transcript of statement by EU HR/VP Kaja KALLAS at the United Nation Security Council on the violation of Estonia's airspace.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna at the UN Security Council: Russia not only violated Estonian airspace, but also blatantly lied about it Estonia MFA 22 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said today, 22 September, at the UN Security Council meeting in New York convened in response to the violation of Estonia's airspace, that Russia not only violated Estonian airspace but also blatantly lied about it, once again revealing its true nature.
• Baiba Braže at the UN Security Council meeting: The world is united in support of Estonia. Russia's threat creates a global security crisis Latvia MFA 22 Sep 2025 -- On 22 September 2025, in New York, at the United Nations Security Council's emergency meeting convened at the requested of Estonia over the violations of Estonian and Polish airspace by Russia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, delivered a statement on behalf of Latvia and Lithuania.
• Chairman Mast Statement on Russia's Violation of Estonia's Airspace U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2025
• NATO Boosts Eastern Flank Defenses After Russian Drone Incursion RFE/RL 22 Sep 2025 -- Two days after an unprecedented drone incursion by Russia on Polish territory on September 10, NATO unveiled its response - Operation Eastern Sentry.
• Nordic statement on Russia's recent violation of Estonian airspace Government Offices of Sweden 22 Sep 2025
• Putin Offers To Extend Last Nuclear Arms Pact With US RFE/RL 22 Sep 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to extend the New START treaty between Moscow and Washington - the last remaining nuclear arms deal between the two countries - which is due to expire in February.
• Support for Ukraine and new defense agreements: Denys Shmyhal meets with U.S. Congressional delegation Ukraine MOD 22 Sep 2025
• Government allocates over UAH 2 billion to Ministry of Defence for 'Army of Drones Bonus' project Ukraine MOD 22 Sep 2025
• Over 50,000 video streams monthly: Yurii Myronenko highlights use of AI in warfare Ukraine MOD 22 Sep 2025
• Cabinet of Ministers regulates transfer of training weapons to training centers and teaching hubs offering educational subject 'Defense of Ukraine' Ukraine MOD 22 Sep 2025
• The Armed Forces of Ukraine deploy 'Impulse' digital personnel management system Ukraine MOD 22 Sep 2025
• China, US should avoid conflict, defense chief says PRC MND 22 Sep 2025 -- Chinese Minister of National Defense Dong Jun met on Monday with a visiting United States congressional delegation led by Adam Smith, the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, according to a readout from China's Ministry of National Defense.
• Three types of aircraft complete electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoffs, landings on China's carrier Fujian PRC MND 22 Sep 2025 -- The Chinese Navy announced Monday that carrier-based aircraft J-15T, J-35 and KongJing-600 have successfully completed their inaugural electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing trainings on aircraft carrier, the Fujian.
• Exercise builds tactical bridge to the future Australia DOD 22 Sep 2025 -- Try to imagine conflict on the battlefield of the future - that was the objective of participants during Exercise Mirai Bridge, held in Canberra from September 1-4.
• Army watercraft make waves at Rainbow Beach Australia DOD 22 Sep 2025 -- Rainbow Beach, Queensland, transformed from a quiet coastal town into a hub of activity at the beginning of the month, as soldiers carried out their littoral training exercise along its shores.
• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Greets Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty DoD 22 Sep 2025
• His Majesty's Canadian Ship Frédérick Rolette connects with Nunavik Canada 22 Sep 2025 -- On September 19, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) celebrated a new and long-lasting relationship with Nunavik. This vibrant Inuit community in Northern Quebec and crew members of His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette, who travelled from their home port of Halifax, N.S., came together during an official Northern Affiliation ceremony.
• Kim open to talks if U.S. drops denuclearization demand Radio Free Asia 22 Sep 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is open to talks with the United States, but only if Washington drops its demand that Pyongyang abandon its nuclear weapons program.
• India and Morocco Sign MoU to Deepen Defence Cooperation India PIB 22 Sep 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Morocco's Defence Minister Mr
• HQ IDS organises the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme - a unique platform for civil-military engagement on national security India PIB 22 Sep 2025 -- The Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme is being organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) from September 22 to 26, 2025, at the United Service Institution of India, New Delhi
• Raksha Mantri Interacts with Indian Diaspora in Morocco; Highlights India's Restraint & Resolve in Operation Sindoor India PIB 22 Sep 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with the vibrant Indian community in Rabat, Morocco, on September 21, 2025
• CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF VISIT TO SRI LANKA India PIB 22 Sep 2025 -- Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, is on a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 22 - 25 Sep 2025.
• CDS inaugurates Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS) in New Delhi India PIB 22 Sep 2025 -- Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, is on a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 22 - 25 Sep 2025
• PM Netanyahu at a New Year's Toast with the IDF General Staff Forum Israel - Prime Minister 22 Sep 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a New Year's Toast with the IDF General Staff Forum: "We need to destroy the Iranian axis, and this is within our means. This is a historic year for the security of Israel."
• King Charles III marks historic milestone for nuclear submarine programme UK MOD 22 Sep 2025 -- A major milestone has been reached with tens of thousands of UK jobs and apprenticeships being supported through submarine building, as the Royal Navy's newest attack vessel is commissioned.
• Sanctioning Support Network of Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025 -- Today, the United States is sanctioning enablers of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, to include Moraes' wife, Viviane Barci de Moraes, and their holding company, the Lex Institute. Moraes was designated on July 30 for serious human rights abuse. He has used his position to weaponize courts, authorize arbitrary pre-trial detentions, and suppress freedom of expression.
• Treasury Sanctions Support Network of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice US Treasury 22 Sep 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning the Lex Instituto de Estudos Juridicos LTDA (Lex Institute) for its support to Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) justice Alexandre de Moraes (de Moraes). De Moraes was designated by OFAC on July 30, 2025, for using his position to authorize arbitrary pre-trial detentions and suppress freedom of expression in Brazil. Also designated today is Viviane Barci de Moraes (Viviane), de Moraes' wife, who serves as the head of the Lex Institute.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Meredov US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025
• Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau at a High-Level Event on Support for Haiti US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Jamaican Prime Minister Holness US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025
• Joint Statement from the Trilateral Meeting of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea in New York City US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of State of the United States of America Marco Rubio, Foreign Minister of Japan Iwaya Takeshi, and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Cho Hyun met on September 22 in New York City to continue their joint efforts to advance the safety, security, and prosperity of our three countries and the broader Indo-Pacific region, while upholding shared principles including the rule of law.
• Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Sep 2025

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• 22 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 22 Sep 2025

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• Offensive shutters nearly half of all malnutrition centres in and around Gaza City UN News 22 Sep 2025 -- Hostilities between Israeli forces and Hamas have led to the shuttering of almost half of all malnutrition centres in and around Gaza City, the northern area of the Strip where famine was declared a month ago.
• Recommit to a two-State solution for Israel-Palestine conflict, 'before it's too late': Guterres UN News 22 Sep 2025 -- The time has come to free the 48 hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza and to stop the bombing, massacres and displacement in the embattled enclave, French President Emmanual Macron told delegates in the UN General Assembly Hall on Monday.
• UN experts dismayed by US sanctions against Palestinian human rights organisations OHCHR 22 Sep 2025 -- The decision by the United States to sanction three leading Palestinian human rights organisations, Al-Haq, Al-Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, as part of its campaign to undermine the International Criminal Court's (ICC) work on Israel, is alarming and represents a direct attack on international justice, UN experts* warned today.
• Address to two state solution conference Prime Minister of Australia 22 Sep 2025
• Joint statement: offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem Canada 22 Sep 2025
• Speech by President von der Leyen at the high-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution European Commission 22 Sep 2025
• Speech by Foreign Minister Wadephul at the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 Sep 2025
• Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Resolution of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Sep 2025
• Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Attends the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today attended the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France. This session was of particular significance due to recognition of the State of Palestine by many countries, reinforcing the international consensus on the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and statehood.
• Risch Statement on Allies' Recognition of a Palestinian State US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 22 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement in response to the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Portugal, and France recognizing a Palestinian State.
• Statement by Prime Minister Robert Golob on the recognition of Palestine by a group of countries Republic of Slovenia 22 Sep 2025
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs outlines proposals at UN on Middle East crisis Spain MFA 22 Sep 2025 -- The State Secretary recalled at the ministerial meeting on the Middle East that Spain has taken a leading role, with growing support from many partners and allies
• I stand before you today, beneath the emblem of the United Nations, to confirm the historic decision of the British government to recognise the state of Palestine: UK Statement at the High-Level Conference for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution UK FCDO 22 Sep 2025 -- Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the High-Level International Conference for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.

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• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Central African Republic, Haiti, Ukraine UNOCHA 22 Sep 2025
• Sudan: EU extends sanctions regime by one year EC/CEU 22 Sep 2025 -- The Council has agreed today to extend for another year the EU restrictive measures against those responsible for destabilising Sudan and obstructing its political transition.
• Statement from Minister Aukrust on RSF attack on a a mosque in Darfur Government of Norway 22 Sep 2025
• Paraguay has recognized Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara and is considering opening a consulate in the Kingdom's southern provinces, announced, on Monday in New York, the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Rubén Darío Ramírez Lezcano. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2025
• The Republic of Suriname reaffirmed, on Monday in New York, its "support for the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over its entire territory, including the Moroccan Sahara," as well as for the autonomy plan "as the only basis for a political solution to the regional dispute over Morocco's territorial integrity and national sovereignty." Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2025
• U.S.-Kenya High-Level Meeting on the Need to Adopt the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025 -- The United States welcomes the outcomes of today's high-level event on Haiti during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, where Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Kenyan President Ruto joined international partners to address the urgent security crisis in Haiti.
• Designation of Two Former Haitian Public Officials for Involvement in Significant Corruption US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025 -- The Department of State is publicly designating Arnel Belizaire, a former member of the Haitian Chamber of Deputies, and Antonio Cheramy, a former Haitian Senator, for their involvement in significant corruption during their time in public office.

News Reports

• DESIGNATING ANTIFA AS A DOMESTIC TERRORIST ORGANIZATION The White House 22 Sep 2025
• Senior CJNG Member Indicted on Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Terrorism Charges for Operating Massive Timeshare Fraud Scheme US Dept. of Justice 22 Sep 2025 -- Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed charging Julio Cesar Montero Pinzon (Montero Pinzon), also known as El Tarjetas, Moreno, El Chess, Cesar Hernandez Jimenez, and CH Jimenez, a senior member of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), and his half-sister Griselda Margarita Arredondo Pinzon (Arredondo Pinzon), for their roles in perpetrating an international fraud scheme targeting Americans who own timeshare properties in Mexico.
• Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council President of Russia 22 Sep 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council in the Kremlin.
• Russia's imperialist warmongering is a threat to international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Sep 2025 -- Statement by The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on Estonia.
• UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation UK FCDO 22 Sep 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Russian Federation. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
• UN Special Rapporteur warns of intensifying repression and widespread torture in Russia aimed at silencing dissent OHCHR 22 Sep 2025 -- There is an alarming escalation in repression targeting human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, political opponents and anti-war activists and others who express dissent in the Russian Federation, a UN expert said today, warning that the targeting is not incidental but coordinated and central to State policy.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on September 22, 2025 PRC MofA 22 Sep 2025
• READOUT: Ranking Member Smith Leads Bipartisan CODEL to China - September 22 House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 22 Sep 2025
• China to crack down on hostile, gloomy online content Radio Free Asia 22 Sep 2025 -- A sweeping two-month crackdown on online content is coming in China, aiming to restrict posts expressing views from hostility and conflict to "world-weariness," Beijing's top internet regulator announced on Monday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Sep 2025
• Restrictions on the Iranian United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Delegation's Movement and Acquiring Items from Wholesale Club Stores and Luxury Goods US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025 -- The United States took action this week to impose maximum pressure on the Iranian regime by restricting their UNGA delegation's movement and access to wholesale club stores and luxury goods.
• The G7 Foreign Minister's Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2025
• Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Kenya William Ruto Prime Minister of Canada 22 Sep 2025
• Informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers: High Representative Kaja Kallas at the press conference European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Sep 2025
• Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for New York to participate in the General Debate of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 Sep 2025
• UN Summit in New York: We must actively defend international cooperation and international law Government of Norway 22 Sep 2025 -- This year marks the UN's 80th anniversary. One of the key topics of discussion for world leaders as they convene in New York for this year's UN General Assembly High-level Week will be how to reform the UN so that it can continue to play a vital role in the years ahead.
• World News in Brief: Call for new Haiti force, Ukraine and Sudan war updates, 'disturbing' sentence for China blogger UN News 22 Sep 2025 -- Without greater international engagement, Haiti risks sliding deeper into crisis, leaders warned on Monday at a meeting in New York convened to address the country's security collapse.