28 September 2025 Military News

Laros 2025 joint Russian-Lao military exercise is ended in Lao People's Democratic Republic Russia MoD 28 Sep 2025 -- The final stage of the Laros 2025 joint Russian-Lao military exercise was held at the Commadam training ground in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 commences in Japan Australia DOD 29 Sep 2025 -- Approximately 130 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aviators will participate in Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 from 29 September to 10 October.
Lightning strikes twice in the Top End Australia DOD 29 Sep 2025 -- Arming multiple F-35A Lightning II aircraft for live weapons drops, twice a day, is no easy feat - but armament crews from 3 Squadron got the job done on Exercise Arnhem Thunder.
New destructive breaching capability on display Australia DOD 29 Sep 2025 -- A barrage of tank and Australian light armoured vehicle (ASLAV) fire shatters an enemy HQ on a hill about 1.5km away, before 155mm artillery rains down on an adjacent enemy bunker complex.

PH to UN Security Council: Take lead in regulating AI's military use Philippine News Agency 28 Sep 2025 -- The Philippines has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take the lead in regulating the military use of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that the unchecked development of autonomous and AI-enhanced weapons could trigger new global security threats.

The Palestinian question: The United Nations' arduous test League of Arab States 28 Sep 2025 -- The United Nations marked the 80th anniversary of its establishment following the end of the Second World War, a conflict that wrought unprecedented devastation and claimed millions of lives.

Aghan's Taliban Rulers Release US Citizen From Custody After Trump Envoy's Visit RFE/RL 28 Sep 2025 -- Afghanistan's rulers released a US citizen from custody following a visit by Washington's hostage envoy, the US government and Taliban said on September 28, as the ostracized Taliban rulers continue efforts to improve relations with the West.
Welcoming the Release of Amir Amiry in Afghanistan US Dept. of State 28 Sep 2025 -- Today, thanks to President Trump's leadership and commitment to the American people, the United States welcomes home U.S. citizen Amir Amiry who was wrongfully detained in Afghanistan.

Republic of Moldova: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the parliamentary elections EC/CEU 28 Sep 2025 -- n Sunday, 28 September, the citizens of the Republic of Moldova exercised their democratic right to vote in the parliamentary elections. The election results confirm the people's enduring support for the European future of the Republic of Moldova, as enshrined in its Constitution.
Moldova On Knife Edge In Election Marred By Russian Disinformation Claims RFE/RL 28 Sep 2025 -- Moldova was on a knife edge as the country awaits the outcome of a parliamentary election key in determining whether the country will remain on its pro-European path or veer back toward Russia's sphere of influence.
Moldovans Begin Voting In Choice Between EU Integration And Russian Influence RFE/RL 28 Sep 2025 -- Moldovans began voting in key parliamentary elections facing a choice of two paths: continuing toward joining the European Union or veering toward Russia amid widespread reports of campaign meddling by the Kremlin.

Fujian coast guard conducts routine patrol in waters near Kinmen PRC MND 28 Sep 2025
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Sep 2025

DPRK SPA Standing Committee Decides to Proclaim Amnesty KCNA 28 Sep 2025 -- The Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea decided to grant an amnesty to those who have been convicted of committing crimes against the country and the people on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the glorious Workers' Party of Korea.
DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui Leaves for China KCNA 28 Sep 2025 -- Choe Son Hui, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and her party left here on Saturday by plane for her personal use to visit the People's Republic of China.

European Powers Warn Iran Against 'Escalatory' Acts As Snapback Sanctions Take Force RFE/RL 28 Sep 2025 -- The UN has officially reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, further pressuring the Middle East nation that is already suffering global isolation and economic turmoil following previous rounds of punitive measures by the West.
E3 joint statement on Iran: activation of the snapback UK FCDO 28 Sep 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the activation of the snapback.
Iran Slams 'Failed Diplomacy' As Snapback Sanctions Take Force RFE/RL 28 Sep 2025 -- Iran has slammed what it called "failed diplomacy" after a last minute diplomatic push failed to stop the United Nations from officially reimposing sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program.
Reapplication of United Nations Security Council Resolutions of sanctions against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Sep 2025

Nicaragua: Council extends restrictive measures for another year EC/CEU 28 Sep 2025 -- Today, the Council prolonged its restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua by another year, until 15 October 2026.

Television interview - ABC Insiders Prime Minister of Australia 28 Sep 2025
Television interview - Sky News Sunday Agenda Prime Minister of Australia 28 Sep 2025

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