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• U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche returns to California following multi-mission Arctic patrol, demonstrates U.S. commitment to strong and free Arctic US Coast Guard 22 Oct 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) returned to its Base Alameda home port Oct. 10, concluding a 105-day Arctic deployment spanning over 21,000 nautical miles.
• Allied corps commanders meet in finland NATO SHAPE 22 Oct 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.
• NATO Tests Rapid Brigade Expansion in Eastern Europe During Exercise Dacian Fall 2025 NATO Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples 22 Oct 2025 -- NATO has successfully completed the first phase of Exercise Dacian Fall 2025, a large-scale, multinational operation testing the Alliance's ability to expand and deploy brigade-sized forces across Europe.
• The Supreme Commander-in-Chief conducted strategic nuclear forces exercise President of Russia 22 Oct 2025 -- Under the direction of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, the strategic nuclear forces conducted an exercise involving their land, sea, and air components.
• Supervised by Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin, Russia's Strategic Nuclear Forces undergo training exercise Russia MoD 22 Oct 2025 -- Today, under the leadership of Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Strategic Nuclear Forces conducted training exercises with the involvement of their ground-, sea- and air-based components.
• Barrier 2025 CSTO exercise: RKhM-8 chemical reconnaissance vehicle first-ever used in Tajikistan Russia MoD 22 Oct 2025 -- Today, in the Republic of Tajikistan, at the Fakhrabad training ground, within the framework of the Barrier 2025 special exercise, the CSTO joint formation of the NBC Protection and medical support units was involved in practical actions aimed at eliminating sources of biological threats in the interests of the CSTO Collective Peacekeeping Forces.
• Pacific Fleet's ship detachment arrives at port of Sattahip to participate in events with Royal Thai Navy Russia MoD 22 Oct 2025 -- The detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, the corvette Gremyashchiy, and the large sea tanker Boris Butoma arrived at the port of Sathip of the Kingdom of Thailand.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ulf Kristersson Signed the First Document Paving the Way for Ukraine to Acquire Gripen Fighter Jets President of Ukraine 22 Oct 2025
• Sweden and Ukraine deepen air force cooperation Government Offices of Sweden 22 Oct 2025 -- Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a letter of intent concerning cooperation in the field of air capabilities
• Letter of intent between Ukraine and Sweden concerning cooperation in the field of air capabilities Government Offices of Sweden 22 Oct 2025 -- Letter of intent between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Sweden concerning cooperation in the field of air capabilities. Signed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Linköping on 22 October 2025.
• The National Guard of Ukraine gains access to the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace for the procurement of defense products Ukraine MOD 22 Oct 2025
• Air Capabilities Development and Support for Ukraine's Energy Sector: The President Met with the Prime Minister of Sweden President of Ukraine 22 Oct 2025
• Government simplifies procurement of unmanned systems, electronic warfare equipment, and their components for the frontline Ukraine MOD 22 Oct 2025
• Build in Ukraine: an initiative driving the localization of international companies in Ukraine Ukraine MOD 22 Oct 2025
• For the first time, the MoD's DOT procures body armor sets with a positive-buoyancy module Ukraine MOD 22 Oct 2025
• Reception hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Occasion of the Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC 2025) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
• Ukraine Mine Action Conference (UMAC) 2025 (Closing Session of the First Day) (Summary) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
• Ukraine Mine Action Conference 2025 Opening Session (Summary) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
• Taiwan to launch 'drone diplomacy' initiative to aid allies CNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan will engage in "drone diplomacy" by supplying drones to its diplomatic allies for civilian uses and like-minded European countries facing Russian military threats, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official said at a forum Wednesday.
• Lawmakers grill minister over entertainers evading military service CNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Lawmakers pressed Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) on Wednesday over a widening military service evasion case involving up to 120 people including actors and vocalists.
• Cyber power supports RAAF in the skies Australia DOD 22 Oct 2025 -- The world of cyber has become a vital support role for flying squadrons, and for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) Flight Lieutenant Kyle Storeywood it's where passion meets purpose.
• China's position and policy on Korean Peninsula issue consistent and stable: FM in response to question on N.Korea's missile launch Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- When asked by a South Korean reporter on Wednesday about short-range ballistic missiles that were reportedly launched by North Korea in the morning, as claimed by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China's position and policy on the Korean Peninsula issue remain consistent and stable. "We have no new comment regarding the relevant launch activities," Guo stated at the regular press conference.
• FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 22 October UK FCDO 22 Oct 2025 -- The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 22 October.
• Operation Sindoor was an extraordinary demonstration of Tri-service jointness & integration: Raksha Mantri India PIB 22 Oct 2025 -- "Operation Sindoor witnessed extraordinary jointness & integration among the three Services, and reaffirmed the Government's resolve of devising coordinated, adaptive & preemptive defence strategies to deal with the challenges arising out the changing world order and evolving methods of warfare," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at a book launch in New Delhi on October 22, 2025.
• JAPAN-INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE (JAIMEX) - 2025 India PIB 22 Oct 2025 -- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 Oct 2025 and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan, on 21 Oct 2025 for the Harbour phase.
• Iran, Iraq military officials emphasize security agreement implementation IRNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has called for the full implementation of the security agreement between Iran and Iraq during a meeting with Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji and his delegation.
• Iran's top general urges full implementation of security deal with Iraq Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has stressed the importance of fully implementing the security agreement between Iran and Iraq, calling for increased cooperation between the two countries to maintain regional security.
• Pakistan Navy Ship YARMOOK, while operating under the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), successfully executed a major counter-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea, resulting in the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately USD 972 million. ISPR Pakistan 22 Oct 2025
• Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during official visit to Romania called on Lieutenant General Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff. ISPR Pakistan 22 Oct 2025
• Nordic countries to prepare joint procurement of unmanned aircraft Finnish MoD 22 Oct 2025 -- Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark prepare joint procurements of unmanned aircraft systems and related technologies. The Technical Arrangement was signed in Helsinki on 22 October 2025.
• A look at the Defence news 13 - 19 October Netherlands Ministry of Defence 22 Oct 2025
• NZDF ship and aircraft deploy to Indo-Pacific region for operations and exercises New Zealand Defence Force 22 Oct 2025 -- The New Zealand Defence Force will shortly deploy air and naval assets to support United Nations monitoring of North Korea as it also conducts operations, training and engagements with partners while in the region.
• PNP to beef up coastal patrols after drug haul in WPS Philippine News Agency 22 Oct 2025 -- Acting Philippine National Police chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez on Wednesday said the PNP will be beefing up its patrols in coastal areas to prevent the smuggling of illegal drugs into Philippine waters following the recovery of a floating bag containing suspected illegal drugs in the West Philippine Sea.
• AFP chief lauds Australia for advancing regional peace, stability Philippine News Agency 22 Oct 2025 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has expressed the military's gratitude to Australia for its efforts in promoting regional peace and stability, as well as for strengthening defense cooperation with the country.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Swedish Foreign Minister Stenergard US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Bolivian President-Elect Paz US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025

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

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows | Giddeon's Chariots

• Israel categorically rejects the ICJ's "advisory opinion" Israel - Prime Minister 22 Oct 2025 -- Israel fully upholds its obligations under International Law. Israel fully rejects the politicization of International Law, which seeks to produce political outcomes and impose measures intended to harm the State of Israel.
• Israel's Knesset backs West Bank annexation bill amid US vice president's visit Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- Israel's Knesset gave preliminary approval to a controversial bill extending Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, a move seen as a step toward annexation, coinciding with US Vice President JD Vance's visit to occupied al-Quds.
• Gaza expected 6,600 aid trucks by October 20, only 986 arrived Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- The Gaza Government Media Office says that merely 986 aid trucks have entered the besieged territory since the ceasefire between the Hamas resistance movement and the Israeli regime went into force on October 10.
• Hamas plans 'largest' operation against Israeli-backed gangs in Gaza Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- Hamas is intensifying its security campaign against armed gangs and militias in Gaza that collaborate with the Israeli military, officials say, aiming to restore full control and stability across the strip.
• Islamic Jihad vows to keep arms while upholding Gaza ceasefire Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad has reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire agreement with the Israeli regime in Gaza, while vowing not to lay down its arms.
• Israel is obliged to let aid flow into Occupied Palestinian Territory, says World Court UN News 22 Oct 2025 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) says that Israel must uphold its responsibilities as the "occupying power" by ensuring aid can flow freely and by respecting the rights of the UN and other humanitarian agencies working in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary General - on the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice UN Secretary-General 22 Oct 2025
• Secretary-General's remarks to Associated Press on International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling UN Secretary-General 22 Oct 2025
• On the advisory opinion delivered by the ICJ regarding the State of Israel's obligations in the occupied Palestinian territory UNRWA 22 Oct 2025
• World Court rules Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza IRNA 22 Oct 2025 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has called on Israel to refrain from applying its unilateral laws in the occupied Palestinian territories, while criticizing the regime for restricting aid deliveries to the war-ravaged Gaza.
• UN rapporteur releases latest report on Israeli genocide, recounting intl. complicity in stark detail Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- The United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories has issued her latest damning report on the Israeli regime's genocide in the Gaza Strip, offering a strikingly detailed account of international complicity in Tel Aviv's atrocities.
• ICJ rules Israel must give humanitarian aid access to Gaza Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip, underscoring its legal obligation as an occupying power to ensure Palestinians have access to essential goods for survival.
• UNRWA Situation Report #193 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem UNRWA 22 Oct 2025
• U.S. vice president Vance says Hamas will be "obliterated" if it rejects disarmament People's Daily 22 Oct 2025 -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that Hamas would be "obliterated" if it refuses to disarm, and that Israel will decide which foreign troops, if any, may be deployed in Gaza.
• Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Knesset's West Bank Sovereignty Bills SPA 22 Oct 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation of the Israeli Knesset's preliminary approval of two bills seeking to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and legitimize sovereignty over an illegal colonial settlement
• ADF contribution to Civil-Military Coordination Centre Australia DOD 22 Oct 2025 -- Australia welcomes the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and agreement to President Trump's peace plan.
• UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law Government of Norway 22 Oct 2025 -- The Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.
• Pakistan Strongly Condemns Israel's Violations of the Gaza Peace Agreement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the renewed attacks by the Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, resulting in the loss of numerous civilian lives. Such actions run contrary to the spirit of the peace agreement signed in Sharm El-Sheikh in the presence of leadership from Muslim and the Arab world, US, Europe, and the UN.
• No: 212, 22 October 2025, Regarding the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025
• No: 213, 22 October 2025, Regarding the Israeli Parliament's Attempt to Annex the Occupied West Bank Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025

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• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine, Tropical Storm Melissa, Syria UNOCHA 22 Oct 2025
• Chinese defense spokesperson condemns Australia's P-8A patrol aircraft for illegally intruding into China's airspace PRC MND 22 Oct 2025 -- "Australia has infringed upon and provoked China, yet slandered China's defense actions as 'unsafe' and 'unprofessional'. Such fallacies are utterly unacceptable anywhere," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), in a statement on Wednesday.
• Australian statement attempts to cover up military aircraft's illegal intrusion into China's territorial airspace: MOD Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- In response to Australian Defense Ministry's recent statement claiming that an Australian military P-8A patrol aircraft conducting a patrol in the South China Sea experienced an "unsafe and unprofessional interaction" with Chinese military aircraft on Sunday, Jiang Bin, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, said on Wednesday that the Australian statement confounded right and wrong and misplaced the blame to the Chinese side, attempting to cover up its serious misconduct of sending a military aircraft to illegally intrude into China's territorial airspace.
• PCG, Sweden discuss challenges in WPS Philippine News Agency 22 Oct 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Sweden met on Wednesday to discuss the Philippines' challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and the rest of its territorial waters, in particular on maritime threats and efforts to secure the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
• As Syrians deal with critical aid cuts, OCHA appeals to the Security Council for funding UNOCHA 22 Oct 2025 -- Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Director of OCHA's Humanitarian Sector Division, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator - Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria
• UN appeals for stronger support for Syria, with millions still in need UN News 22 Oct 2025 -- As Syria's humanitarian needs soar and aid funding dries up, UN officials urged the Security Council on Wednesday to step up support, warning that millions face continuing hardship even as the country rebuilds its political institutions.
• Briefing Security Council, Deputy Special Envoy Urges Support for Syria's Political Transition, Women's Representation UN Security Council 22 Oct 2025 -- "In the wake of dramatic events in December 2024 — when a popular uprising ousted long-time Syrian President Bashar al-Assad — sustained international engagement and urgent sanctions relief are now needed to support the country's political transition, ensure the meaningful inclusion of women and minorities and defend Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Secretary-General's Deputy Special Envoy for the country told the Security Council today."
• UK removes HTS from terrorist list despite massacres, sectarian violence Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- The British government has officially removed the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations, a move it says is necessary to engage with the regime in Damascus following the fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad.
• The UK reaffirms its commitment to supporting Syria at this pivotal moment in its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
• Myanmar: UN expert urges ASEAN not to step backward by recognising junta's 'sham elections' at its 47th Summit OHCHR 22 Oct 2025 -- ASEAN leaders must firmly reject plans by Myanmar's military junta to hold illegitimate elections designed to entrench military rule and ease international pressure, a UN expert said today.
• France reiterated, on Wednesday, its "unwavering" position in support of Morocco's support over its Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025
• Joint Statement on the Third Meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda US Dept. of State 22 Oct 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, and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the third Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting held this week in Washington, D.C.
• Time to 'Turn the Tide of Violence', Special Representative for Haiti Tells Security Council, amid Calls for Dialogue, Unity in Tackling Gang Violence UN Security Council 22 Oct 2025 -- On the heels of decisions to transition the Multinational Security Support Mission to the Gang Suppression Force and renew the sanctions regime concerning Haiti, the Security Council heard today that improving the security situation there is necessary to advance a political transition process that envisions a transfer of authority to elected officials in February 2026.
• Green light for Gang Suppression Force tells Haitians 'they are not alone', Security Council hears UN News 22 Oct 2025 -- The people of Haiti have not given up and "their fortitude gives us hope," the UN Special Representative to the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
• The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.
• UK reaffirms commitment to NATO peacekeeping in Kosovo UK MOD 22 Oct 2025 -- Announcement continues UK's longstanding support to Kosovo both bilaterally and through NATO

News Reports

• Treasury Sanctions Major Russian Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire US Treasury 22 Oct 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing further sanctions as a result of Russia's lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine. Today's actions increase pressure on Russia's energy sector and degrade the Kremlin's ability to raise revenue for its war machine and support its weakened economy. The United States will continue to advocate for a peaceful resolution to the war, and a permanent peace depends entirely on Russia's willingness to negotiate in good faith. Treasury will continue to use its authorities in support of a peace process.
• US Imposes 'Substantial' Sanctions On Russian Oil Companies Over Putin's 'Refusal To End Senseless War' RFE/RL 22 Oct 2025 -- The United States imposed what it called "major" sanctions on Russian oil companies on October 22, saying the action was "a result of Russia's lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine."
5 -- The United States imposed what it called "major" sanctions on Russian oil companies on October 22, saying the action was "a result of Russia's lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine."
• Chairman Mast on Russian Oil Sanctions U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025
• Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Treasury Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 22 Oct 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil:
• Statement by the Deputy Head of the Delegation of the Russian Federation, Deputy Director of the Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Konstantin Vorontsov at the Thematic Debate on Cluster I "Nuclear Weapons" in the First Committee of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, New York, October 21, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025
• Citing national interests, Japan rejects US pressure to end Russian energy imports Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto has firmly rejected mounting US pressure to halt energy imports from Russia, asserting that Tokyo will make its decisions based on its national interest.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on October 22, 2025 PRC MofA 22 Oct 2025
• Chinese FM responds to Trump's claim of trade deal with China at APEC Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- In response to a question about the remarks made by US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that he expected to seal a good trade deal with the Chinese leader at APEC next week - even as he warned the highly anticipated sit-down might yet be cancelled, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations.
• FM responds to China-EU agreement to hold urgent talks in Brussels on rare earth export controls Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- In response to a question that EU's trade chief Maros Sefcovic said that China and EU trade officials have agreed to hold a meeting in Brussels regarding China's export controls on rare earths, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that relevant Chinese departments have already released a press statement on the matter, which can be referred to.
• Individual sentenced to life in prison for spying for foreign agencies: state secrets authority Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- The public WeChat account affiliated with the National Administration of State Secrets Protection revealed on Wednesday several recent cases of foreign espionage infiltration, including one involving an employee surnamed Hao from a research institute directly under a central government department. Hao was reportedly recruited by foreign intelligence agents and provided classified information to them. He was convicted of espionage and sentenced to life imprisonment, with lifelong deprivation of political rights.
• U.S. visa restrictions won't hold back China's ties with Central American states: foreign ministry People's Daily 22 Oct 2025 -- Weaponizing visas will not scare off the sober-minded, nor will it hold back the flourishing ties between China and Central American countries, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday.
• Mainland willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with Taiwan's KMT: spokesperson People's Daily 22 Oct 2025 -- The mainland is willing to bolster high-level exchanges with the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party in Taiwan, based on the existing common political foundation of upholding the 1992 Consensus and opposing "Taiwan independence," a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
• Mainland spokesperson calls for cross-Strait joint efforts to resist external challenges People's Daily 22 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday called for enhanced cross-Strait cooperation in AI and other cutting-edge fields, criticizing Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for "sacrificing" the island's competitive industries for their own political gains.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 22 Oct 2025
• U.S. planning new rules to expedite defense tech transfers: Business group CNA 22 Oct 2025 -- The U.S. government is expected to release new guidelines to help expedite transfers of defense technology to its partners, including Taiwan, the head of the US-Taiwan Business Council said Tuesday.
• U.S. assures Taiwan its interests will not be harmed in China talks: FM Lin CNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Wednesday that the United States has given Taiwan the assurance that its interests will not be harmed when U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平) meet next week.
• Mainland slams DPP authorities' ban on public servants attending commemorations marking 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Asked to comment on Taiwan regional authorities' ban on public servants taking part in the Chinese mainland's commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday said that such actions completely abandon the national interest, and have and will increasingly draw opposition and contempt from residents of Taiwan.
• Next year may see the highest total value of US arms sales to Taiwan? Spokesperson slams DPP's begging for illusory 'protection' Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Recently, the so-called "defense industry conference" was held between the US and Taiwan island. Rupert Hammond-Chambers, "president of the US-Taiwan Business Council," claimed that after Taiwan passes the "special budget for arms procurement," there will be more large-scale arms sales cases, and next year may see the highest total value of US arms sales to Taiwan. In response, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said that China consistently, clearly and firmly oppose US arms sales to China's Taiwan region.
• 1992 Consensus serves as anchor for cross-Straits peace, stability: Taiwan Affairs Office on false claims by Taiwan's mainland affairs council that local mainstream public opinion opposes it Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Facts in the development of cross-Straits relations have repeatedly demonstrated that the 1992 Consensus serves as the anchor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits, stated a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday, in response to false claims by the island's Mainland Affairs Council that mainstream public opinion in Taiwan opposes the 1992 Consensus and does not accept the mainland's preset political preconditions for cross-Straits dialogue and consultation.
• DPP authorities' false narratives of so-called 'mainland threat,' 'democracy vs. authoritarianism' completely distort the truth: mainland official Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Commenting on a recent report by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in Taiwan, which claimed that the Chinese mainland remains the region's "primary external threat," a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday stated that such false narratives of so-called "mainland threat" completely distort the truth.
• Mainland spokesperson responds to US President claims that the US will 'get along well' with China on Taiwan question Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- In response to US President Donald Trump's latest remarks on the Taiwan question, claiming that Chinese mainland doesn't want to "attack" Taiwan, and the US and China will "get along very well" as it pertains to Taiwan and others, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that Taiwan is China's Taiwan.
• Taiwan Affairs Office refutes intimidation accusations over report saying five businesses involved in Taiwan military's psychological warfare Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- In response to a question regarding the recent report by Riyuetantian, a social media account affiliated with China Media Group, that five businesses from Taiwan are involved in the Taiwan military's psychological warfare unit, and Taiwan's "mainland affairs council" claimed it was an intimidation from the mainland, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the relevant authorities' lawful crackdown on the DPP authorities' and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces' online activities aimed at "seeking independence" is a just and necessary move to safeguard national security and the legitimate rights and interests of people and enterprises.
• Chinese mainland official slams US defense start-up founder's claim of China 'going to move on Taiwan' in 2027 Global Times 22 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan media reported that a US defense start-up founder Palmer Luckey recently claimed that the Chinese mainland might be "going to move on Taiwan" in 2027, and that Taiwan should be turned into "a very prickly porcupine." Asked to comment on such claims on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said that Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and China will never allow the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to collude with external forces and turn the island into a "hell."
• Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering DPRK Cyber and IT Worker Activities US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the release of the latest MSMT report.
• Release of the Second Report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 22 Oct 2025
• Excessive US demands prevented Iran from returning to negotiating table: Araghchi IRNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will not return to the negotiating table as long as the United States keeps making unreasonable demands.
• Excessive US demands prevent return to negotiations: Iran FM Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will not return to negotiations with the United States so long as Washington continues its policy of excessive demands.
• The word 'snapback' does not exist in the JCPOA: Tehran IRNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the term "snapback" is not mentioned anywhere in the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and was invented by Western countries to justify reimposing sanctions in case of disputes.
• Tehran: Snapback a 'fabricated' term, not found in JCPOA text Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the term "snapback" does not exist in the text of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), calling it "a fabricated expression" employed by the West to reinstate the expired UN resolutions against Iran.
• Ties with neighbors vital lifeline for Iran amid Western sanctions: Araghchi IRNA 22 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the importance of strengthening relations with neighboring countries, arguing that they area an important lifeline for Iran in the face of Western sanctions.
• Iran officially approves joining convention on fighting terrorism financing Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially communicated a law on Iran's accession to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).
• Iran security chief thanks Russia for its support for Tehran at UN Security Council Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- Iran's top security official has expressed gratitude on the part of the Islamic Republic towards Russia for the latter's support at the United Nations Security Council for Tehran's rightful stance in the face of Western states' attempts at re-imposing coercive economic measures on the country.
• Top Iranian Officials Accused Of Shah-Era Assassination RFE/RL 22 Oct 2025 -- Two senior Iranian officials have been accused of killing an oil executive weeks before the Islamic Revolution in 1979 that toppled the US-backed shah and brought the country's current clerical rulers to power.
• Iran intel. op. exposes whereabouts of Mossad-linked information warmongers disguising as media professionals Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- A successful Iranian intelligence operation has revealed the whereabouts of individuals linked to the Israeli spy agency Mossad, who would serve the Israeli regime's information war against the Islamic Republic.
• Remarks by PM Netanyahu and US Vice President Vance at their meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem Israel - Prime Minister 22 Oct 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025
• President Herzog meets US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem Israel MFA 22 Oct 2025 -- President Herzog: "I truly believe that the fact you're here is another brick in building the future for peace."
• Remarks by PM Netanyahu and US VP Vance at their meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem Israel MFA 22 Oct 2025 -- PM Netanyahu: In the last year we've had an unmatched alliance and a partnership with the United States. That is changing the Middle East, and it's also changing the world. It creates opportunities not only for security, but for the expansion of peace, which we're working on very, very diligently. And it's just unmatched.
• PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 22 October Gov.UK 22 Oct 2025
• Congratulations to Japan's Prime Minister-Elect Takaichi US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025
• Press conference - Washington DC Prime Minister of Australia 22 Oct 2025
• New Zealand and United Kingdom Foreign Ministers' Dialogue held New Zealand Government 22 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Winston Peters and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper held the second annual NZ-UK Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in London today.
• Joint Statement EU-Egypt Summit European Commission 22 Oct 2025
• First ever EU-Egypt Summit European Commission 22 Oct 2025 -- Today, at the first EU-Egypt Summit held in Brussels, European Commission President von der Leyen and Egypt President al-Sisi jointly presented three pivotal agreements. This Summit marks a significant milestone in the deepening of EU-Egypt relations. It builds on the Association Agreement and Strategic & Comprehensive Partnership.
• Press statement by President António Costa following the EU-Egypt summit EC/CEU 22 Oct 2025
• Statement by President von der Leyen at the EU-Egypt Summit European Commission 22 Oct 2025
• Speech by President von der Leyen at the high-level event in the margins of the EU-Egypt Summit European Commission 22 Oct 202
• Deputy Minister Henryka Mościcka-Dendys attends Berlin Process Summit Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Oct 2025 -- Deputy Minister Henryka Mościcka-Dendys participated in the Western Balkans Summit on the Berlin Process, where she spoke on security and Poland's support for the Western Balkan countries when it comes to building resilience to challenges of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).