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• Coast Guard offloads nearly $65M in illicit narcotics interdicted in the Western Caribbean Sea US Coast Guard 24 Sep 2025 --   The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence (WMEC 616) offloaded approximately 8,700 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $64.5 million, Monday, at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Department of War Approves $90 Million in Grants Under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program DoD 24 Sep 2025 -- Today, the Department of War awarded ten Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grants from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, totaling approximately $90 million. DCIP is a competitive program for states, territories, and communities to undertake infrastructure enhancements to support military value, the training of cadets at independent "covered educational institutions," installation resiliency, and/or family quality of life that benefits their local installations.
• DAF BATTLE NETWORK 'as lethal as ever,' says C3BM leader US Air Force 24 Sep 2025 -- A few short days after celebrating three years leading the DAF BATTLE NETWORK effort, the Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management doubled down on its progress in delivering decision advantage for the warfighter.
• Coast Guard to invest $350 million in robotics and autonomous systems US Coast Guard 24 Sep 2025 -- The Coast Guard announced Wednesday it will invest nearly $350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities.
• U.S., ROK Navies Conduct CONSOL During Freedom Edge 25 US Navy 24 Sep 2025 -- Military Sealift Command's commercial charter oiler motor tanker Allied Pacific conducted a consolidated cargo replenishment at sea with Republic of Korea's Cheonji-class fast combat support ship ROKS Daecheong (AOE-58), Sept. 18, in support of Freedom Edge 25.
• Department of War Announces New Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct DoD 24 Sep 2025 -- The Department of War (DoW) today announced the implementation of a groundbreaking Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC), a transformative framework to deliver real-time cyber defense at operational speed. This five-phase construct ensures a hardened, verifiable, continuously monitored, and actively defended environment to ensure that U.S. warfighters maintain technological superiority against rapidly evolving and emerging cyber threats.
• Joint Press Statement for the 27th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue DoD 24 Sep 2025 -- The Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) and the U.S. Department of War held the 27th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) on September 23-24, 2025 in Seoul.
• UK continues to demand accountability for Russian violations of NATO airspace; Russia is undermining regional security: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 24 Sep 2025 -- Ambassador Holland says that recent Russian airspace violations are part of a wider pattern of behaviour that seeks to test NATO's resolve and distract from Russia's illegal war of aggression in Ukraine. The UK demands an honest response from Russia. In the OSCE, credibility matters.
• Denys Shmyhal and Valdis Dombrovskis discuss implementation of the SAFE initiative and strengthening sanctions against russia Ukraine MOD 24 Sep 2025
• Army+: 100,000 successful training completions by service members Ukraine MOD 24 Sep 2025
• DOT-Chain Defense: enhancing autonomy for brigades and reducing bureaucracy Ukraine MOD 24 Sep 2025
• Canada Allocates CAD 3 Million to Strengthen Ukraine's Cyber Resilience Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 24 Sep 2025
• Australia's F-35A visit marks milestone in Brunei ties Australia DOD 24 Sep 2025 -- In a demonstration of growing Defence cooperation, two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft landed in Brunei Darussalam for the first time.
• OPERATIONALLY DEPLOYED INS TRIKAND VISITS LIMASSOL, CYPRUS India PIB 24 Sep 2025 -- Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Limassol, Cyprus on 21 Sep 2025 during her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
• General Tan Sri Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar, Chief of Defence Forces Malaysia, while on an official visit to Pakistan, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 24 Sep 2025
• Minister Budrys participated in the Lithuanian-U.S. defence industry business forum in New York Lithuania MFA 24 Sep 2025 -- On September 23, during the visit to New York, the Minister-designate of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, participated in the Lithuanian-U.S. defence industry business forum in New York.
• Minister of National Defence met with Minister for Defence of Spain: NATO has to transition from NATO air policing to air defence Lithuania MND 24 Sep 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė met with Minister for Defence of Spain Margarita Robles Fernández who is on a visit in Lithuania to meet with her military personnel in Šiauliai.
• The President invited Lockheed Martin to invest in Lithuania President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Sep 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda met in New York with Michael E. Williamson, a member of Lockheed Martin's executive leadership team and President of Lockheed Martin International.
• A look at the Defence news 15 - 21 September Netherlands Ministry of Defence 24 Sep 2025
• Teodoro eyes expanding AFP size to 220K troops Philippine News Agency 24 Sep 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday proposed to increase the number of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel to at least 220,000.
• PH, Ukraine 'well-positioned' for increased trade, drone co-production Philippine News Agency 24 Sep 2025 -- A delegation of Ukrainian parliamentarians visiting the Philippines cited the "huge potentials" for collaboration with Manila, particularly in boosting trade and developing the defense industry, including the possible co-production of drones.
• P1.64-B performance-based bonus for Army personnel released Philippine News Agency 24 Sep 2025 -- The government has approved the release of PHP1.64 billion for the 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) of more than 110,000 qualified officials and employees of the Philippine Army.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Transatlantic Dinner with the Foreign Ministers of the NATO and EU Member States, Secretary General of NATO Rutte, High Representative of the European Union Kallas, and Special Invitees US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi at a Meeting with the Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Kenyan President Ruto US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Mudavadi US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Dominican Republic President Abinader US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Guyanese President Ali US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Vietnam President Cuong and Acting Foreign Minister Trung US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025

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• AI must not decide humanity's fate, UN chief warns Security Council UN News 24 Sep 2025 -- Artificial intelligence holds vast potential but poses grave risks if left unregulated, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Wednesday.
• We must ensure AI strengthens peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Sep 2025 -- Statement by The Rt Hon David Lammy, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, at the UN Security Council meeting on Artificial Intelligence.

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• UN Relief Chief warns that Gaza's children are "trapped in a graveyard" UNOCHA 24 Sep 2025 -- Remarks at the UN General Assembly High-Level Event "Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza" by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
• Remarks by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini at the UNGA Side-Event "Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza" UNRWA 24 Sep 2025 -- Remarks at the UN General Assembly High-Level Event "Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza" by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
• Gaza: UN agencies warn of escalating attacks, mass displacement and famine UN News 24 Sep 2025 -- UN agencies on Wednesday warned that civilians in the devastated Gaza Strip are facing escalating attacks, more mass displacement and worsening hunger.
• Attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla defy belief, accountability a must OHCHR 24 Sep 2025 -- Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan on the attack against Gaza-bound flotilla

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Somalia UNOCHA 24 Sep 2025
• A million Syrians have returned home, but more support needed so millions more can follow UNHCR 24 Sep 2025 -- In just nine months, 1 million Syrians have returned to their country following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government on 8 December 2024. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is calling on the international community to scale up its support to end the suffering and displacement of millions of Syrians who were forced to flee their homes in the past 14 years and help the country to rebuild.
• Syria: Return of millions brings hope but challenges remain UN News 24 Sep 2025 -- In just nine months, one million Syrians have returned home following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime last December, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Wednesday.
• Syrian President outlines reforms, pledges national renewal UN News 24 Sep 2025 -- Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa used his debut at the UN General Assembly's annual debate to outline a forward-looking agenda of reform and rebuilding, promising balanced diplomacy, transitional justice, and inclusive representation as the country turns "the page of a wretched past."
• On 24 September 2025, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Daraban, Dera Ismail Khan District, on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. ISPR Pakistan 24 Sep 2025
• Ten children killed in ten days in Port-au-Prince UNICEF 24 Sep 2025
• Sudan: UN Fact-Finding Mission urges immediate action after deadly mosque strike in El Fasher OHCHR 24 Sep 2025 -- The UN's Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan has condemned in the strongest terms a deadly drone strike allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Al-Safiya Mosque and adjacent homes in El Fasher, North Darfur, on 19 September. Calling for immediate action to protect civilians, the Mission warned that El Fasher remains under siege and at grave risk of further attacks, with civilians facing extreme danger.
• Micronesia expressed, on Wednesday in New York, its full support to Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, the Kingdom's sovereignty over its Southern Provinces and the Moroccan Autonomy Plan. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Papua New Guinea reaffirmed, on Wednesday in New York, its firm support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, the Kingdom's sovereignty over its Southern Provinces and the Moroccan Autonomy Plan. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Zambia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Mulambo Haimbe, reiterated on Wednesday in New York his country's support to Morocco's national sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir on the Sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025 -- The Contact Group of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Jammu and Kashmir met on 23 September 2025 on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting reviewed the political and security situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and examined the deteriorating human rights conditions in the occupied territory.
• Joint Statement on the Second Meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda Ruto US Dept. of State 24 Sep 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union facilitator), and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the second Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting held last week in Washington, D.C.

News Reports

• High-Ranking Members of Sinaloa Cartel Charged with Material Support of a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Narcoterrorism US Dept. of Justice 24 Sep 2025 -- In a superseding indictment unsealed today, high-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel are facing federal charges for their alleged involvement in trafficking hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine into southern Illinois and laundering the proceeds to Mexico.
• Man Arrested and Charged with Attempting to Provide Al-Qaida with Weapons US Dept. of Justice 24 Sep 2025 -- A criminal complaint was unsealed today after a Tulsa, Oklahoma, man appeared before a federal judge for attempting to provide 3-D printed weapons to an individual he believed was receiving them on behalf of al-Qaida.
• Treasury Sanctions Indian Nationals and Online Pharmacy for Supplying Counterfeit Fentanyl-Laden Pills US Treasury 24 Sep 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two Indian nationals, Sadiq Abbas Habib Sayyed and Khizar Mohammad Iqbal Shaikh, for their role in collectively supplying hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills filled with fentanyl and other illicit drugs to victims across the United States. OFAC is also designating one India-based online pharmacy for its role in these criminal operations.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic Roberto Alvarez Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with the heads of foreign ministries of the Confederation of the Sahel States (AES) member states Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during a meeting with the heads of foreign ministries of the Confederation of Sahel States members on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, New York, September 24, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Le Hoai Trung Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question regarding the Russian Federation's alleged appeal to ICAO to ease sanctions Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on Moldovan authorities denying accreditation to OSCE/ODIHR monitoring mission's short-term observers from Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Juraj Blanar Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, New York Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in the G20 ministerial meeting Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna at meeting with Special Representative Kellogg: By jointly increasing pressure, Russia can be defeated Estonia MFA 24 Sep 2025 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated today, September 24, during a meeting in New York with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, that the recent messages from the United States about Russia being defeatable are correct and require swift, decisive joint action from both Europe and the U.S. to be realized.
• Estonia delivers clear messages to Russia at the OSCE on airspace violation Estonia MFA 24 Sep 2025 -- Today, 24 September, at Estonia's initiative, a special joint meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council took place in Vienna, where Estonia's Ambassador to the OSCE, Kaja Tael, addressed all participating states, including Russia, regarding last week's airspace violation
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on September 24, 2025 PRC MofA 24 Sep 2025
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Sep 2025
• Macron Tells Iran Still Time To Avoid Snapback Sanctions, But 'Only Few Hours Left' RFE/RL 24 Sep 2025 -- European leaders said Iran has not done enough yet to fend off so-called snapback sanctions related to Tehran's nuclear program as a deadline looms, although the sides agreed to continue talking while the clock ticks down.
• 'Iran has never sought and will never seek to build a nuclear bomb,' President tells General Assembly UN News 24 Sep 2025 -- Iran's President affirmed that his country has no intentions to build a nuclear bomb in his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
• Europe Assails Iran's 'Delaying Tactics' As Snapback Deadline Nears RFE/RL 24 Sep 2025 -- European leaders said Iran has not done enough yet to fend off so-called snapback sanctions related to Tehran nuclear program as a tight deadline nears, although the sides agreed to continuing talking while the clock ticks down.
• Press conference - Macquarie Group HQ, New York Prime Minister of Australia 24 Sep 2025
• Doorstop - United Nations, New York Prime Minister of Australia 24 Sep 2025
• Joint Statement on the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and the President of Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto Prime Minister of Canada 24 Sep 2025 -- "Today in Ottawa, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto undertook a visit to Canada. This was the first meeting of the Leaders in Ottawa in 25 years, marking a new chapter in the enduring friendship between Indonesia and Canada founded on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to building more ambitious and targeted cooperation.
• Prime Minister Carney announces new trade agreement with Indonesia - Canada's first-ever bilateral trade agreement with an ASEAN country Prime Minister of Canada 24 Sep 2025 -- The global trade landscape is rapidly changing as the United States fundamentally transforms all of its trading relationships. In this new era, our partners will no longer rely only on the strength of our values but also the value of our strength. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and building a web of new connections to pursue our interests.
• As Moldova Votes, Widespread Poverty Feeds Anti-Western Narratives RFE/RL 24 Sep 2025 -- Cristina Crudu looks across her apple trees and laments that her business may soon go bankrupt due to the economic stresses Moldova has suffered since Russia's full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
• In New York President Karin Keller-Sutter emphasises the responsibility of states to ensure security and freedom Federal Council - Swiss Government 24 Sep 2025 -- At the opening of the General Debate at the UN in New York on Wednesday, 24 September, President Karin Keller-Sutter cited security and freedom as key values in marking the start of another new era 80 years after the founding of the UN. She also reaffirmed Switzerland's support for the UN's reform efforts.
• Speech by President António Costa at the second meeting of the "In Defense of Democracy: Fighting Against Extremism" initiative EC/CEU 24 Sep 2025
• Northern Dimension policy: Joint Statement by the European Union, Iceland, and Norway on its closure European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Sep 2025 -- The Northern Dimension policy has promoted good neighbourly relations, equal partnership, common responsibility and transparency in its region of operation since its launch 25 years ago. It has supported important areas of common interest including at regional and sub[1]regional level, from connectivity, energy, environment, to health, social issues, culture, and creative sectors.
• G7: Joint Statement by Foreign Ministers following the G7 Meeting of Foreign Ministers on the Margins of the High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Sep 2025 -- We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, met on the margins of High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
• Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Republic of Cyprus 24 Sep 2025
• Minister met with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock Lithuania MFA 24 Sep 2025
• Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, held talks on Wednesday in New York with the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Sep 2025
• Kenya's Ruto demands permanent African seat on the Security Council, highlights support for Haiti UN News 24 Sep 2025 -- Kenyan President William Ruto told world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Africa's exclusion from permanent membership of the Security Council is "unacceptable, unfair and grossly unjust."
• World News in Brief: WHO reaffirms safety of vaccines, appeal for Sudanese civilians trapped in El Fasher, DR Congo Ebola outbreak update UN News 24 Sep 2025 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) stressed on Wednesday that there is no conclusive scientific evidence linking the use of paracetamol - also known as acetaminophen - during pregnancy, with autism spectrum disorder.