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• Marine Corps Lays Out Aggressive Modernization Efforts in Force Design Update USMC News Release 23 Oct 2025-- The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, published the 2025 Force Design Update, which lays out how the Marine Corps is aggressively pursuing modernization initiatives to ensure it remains a globally responsive, naval expeditionary force.
• Secretary General in Washington highlights support for Ukraine NATO 23 Oct 2025 -- On 21-22 October 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Washington D.C. where he met with the President of the United States, Mr Donald J Trump to discuss NATO's support for securing an end to the war against Ukraine and a just and lasting peace.
• Finland's Accession to the PURL Initiative and Construction of Shelters in Ukraine: President Met with Petteri Orpo President of Ukraine 23 Oct 2025
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Tusk Discussed Joint Defense Projects and the SAFE Instrument President of Ukraine 23 Oct 2025
• Strengthening Air Defense and Coordinating Diplomatic Steps: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with Emmanuel Macron President of Ukraine 23 Oct 2025
• Long-Range Weapons Can Truly Change the Course of the War - President President of Ukraine 23 Oct 2025
• Olexandr Mischenko takes part in events dedicated to strengthening Ukraine-Japan cooperation in the sphere of security and defence Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 23 Oct 2025
• MoD adopts new cybersecurity standards for information systems Ukraine MOD 23 Oct 2025
• Army to form drone groups for each theater by next July: chief of staff CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's Army is set to establish an unmanned aerial system (UAS) group for each of the country's five theaters of operations by next July, the Army's chief of staff said Thursday.
• 1st M1A2T tank battalion to be launched Oct. 31: Minister CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's first tank battalion comprising M1A2T Abrams tanks purchased from the United States will be established on Oct. 31, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Thursday at the Legislature.
• Taiwan will not receive all 66 F-16V jets by end of 2026: Air Force CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan will not receive all 66 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets it purchased from the United States by the end of next year as originally scheduled due to manpower shortages and supply chain disruptions, Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Ching-jan (李慶然) said Thursday at the Legislature.
• Exemptions from military service still largely due to overweight: MOI CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The main reason for military service exemptions in Taiwan over the past decade has been overweight issues, the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) said Wednesday, amid recent scandals about conscription evasion.
• ADV Reliant marks clean energy milestone with first renewable diesel refuel Australia DOD 23 Oct 2025 -- Australia's Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, has achieved a major milestone in strengthening the nations fuel resilience by refuelling with renewable diesel for the first time.
• DPRK Missile Administration Tests Important Weapon System KCNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully tested an important weapon system on October 22.
• Swagman returns to the Top End Australia DOD 23 Oct 2025 -- On Trial Swagman, F-35A Lighting IIs and EA-18G Growlers used the vast Northern Territory airspace to test and advance their electronic warfare (EW) suite against a range of threats in advanced training scenarios.
• Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a good dose of caution, it will now think twice before attempting any misadventure against India: Raksha Mantri India PIB 23 Oct 2025 -- "Pakistan will now think twice before attempting any misadventure against India as our Armed Forces have given them a good dose of caution during Operation Sindoor," stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while interacting with soldiers during Barakhana in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on October 23, 2025
• Operation Sindoor sent a global message that India is ever ready to respond to every challenge: Raksha Mantri at Naval Commanders' Conference India PIB 23 Oct 2025 -- "Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India's will power & capability, and a message to the world that we're always ready to respond to every challenge," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the Naval Commanders' Conference in New Delhi on October 23, 2025
• Raksha Mantri releases Defence Procurement Manual 2025 India PIB 23 Oct 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 at a function in South Block, New Delhi on October 23, 2025
• DAC clears proposals, worth about Rs 79,000 crore, to enhance the capability of the Armed Forces India PIB 23 Oct 2025 -- The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approved various proposals of the Services amounting to a total of about Rs 79,000 crore, during a meeting in South Block, New Delhi on October 23, 2025
• Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his official visit to Romania met with Mr. Eduard Bachide, State Secretary of Defence, and General Gheorgiță Vlad, Romanian Chief of Defence, in a joint meeting emphasizing deeper military to military cooperation between the two countries. ISPR Pakistan 23 Oct 2025
• Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is currently on an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. ISPR Pakistan 23 Oct 2025
• UK and Germany to jointly hunt Russian submarines from Lossiemouth one year after landmark defence agreement UK MOD 23 Oct 2025 -- Defence Secretary John Healey hosted his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, at RAF Lossiemouth today
• European Council conclusions on European defence and security, 23 October 2025 EC/CEU 23 Oct 2025
• In addition to the US HIMARS, Estonia plans to purchase South Korean Chunmoo rocket launchers Estonia MoD 23 Oct 2025 -- On Thursday, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and South Korean Minister of Defence Ahn Gyu-back signed a defence cooperation agreement in Seoul, South Korea, under which Estonia plans to purchase South Korean Chunmoo rocket launchers to supplement its US HIMARS units.
• Budrys in Tokyo: In today's world, we are dealing with the same security issues Lithuania MFA 23 Oct 2025 -- On 23 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with Japan's newly appointed Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Tokyo.
• The President: We must better protect the EU's critical infrastructure President of the Republic of Lithuania 23 Oct 2025 -- Speaking at the European Council meeting on Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized the importance of efforts to strengthen the European Union's competitiveness.
• The President: A strong eastern border must become a priority for the entire EU President of the Republic of Lithuania 23 Oct 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda, speaking at the European Council meeting on Thursday, called for greater EU focus on the security of its eastern border.
• NZ Army's Marlborough exercise switches from evacuation to combat New Zealand Defence Force 23 Oct 2025 -- New Zealand Army soldiers wrap up the largest exercise in the South Island for 2025, aimed to test the Motorised Infantry Company Group (MICG) with supporting units from across 1st (NZ) Brigade and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
• PH, S. Korea army chiefs meet, boost defense ties Philippine News Agency 23 Oct 2025 -- Top leaders of the Philippine and South Korean armies met in Seoul earlier this week for "high-level talks," further solidifying the defense ties between the two nations, the Philippine Army (PA) said Thursday.

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• 23 October 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 23 Oct 2025

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• PM Netanyahu speaks at the welcoming ceremony for ISA Director David Zini Israel - Prime Minister 23 Oct 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Israel - Prime Minister 23 Oct 2025 -- "The Knesset vote on annexation was a deliberate political provocation by the opposition to sow discord during Vice President JD Vance's visit to Israel."
• Remarks by PM Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Israel - Prime Minister 23 Oct 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 23 Oct 2025
• FM Sa'ar meets with Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Elisa Spiropali Israel MFA 23 Oct 2025 -- FM Sa'ar on the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion regarding UNRWA: "This is not a 'Court of Justice'. It's a kangaroo court - a corrupt, political circus. It has been weaponized by Israel's enemies."
• Far-right Israeli minister rejects Saudi normalization terms, mocks kingdom to 'keep riding camels' Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- Far-right Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has dismissed Saudi Arabia's demand that Tel Aviv must first recognize a Palestinian state as a precondition for normalization, mocking the Arab kingdom by saying they should "keep riding camels in the desert" instead.
• Schools targeted, two killed as massive Israeli strikes hit Lebanon's Bekaa Valley Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- Israel has launched massive airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting southern and eastern parts of the country, killing at least two people and injuring several others, including school children.
• ICJ, Hamas reject Israeli Knesset's West Bank annexation plot as unlawful IRNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has issued a statement condemning the Israeli Knesset's preliminary approval of a plan to annex the West Bank, stating it lacks any legal legitimacy.
• Illegal West Bank annexation bills expose Israel's 'colonial' nature: Hamas Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- The Hamas resistance group has condemned the Israeli parliament's (Knesset) initial nod to annex the occupied West Bank, saying the move reflects the ugly face of the Tel Aviv regime's colonization of Palestinian land.
• Security Council Speakers Call for Swift Action to Secure Fragile Peace in Gaza, as Deputy Special Representative Says 'Momentous' Opportunity Must Not Be Lost UN Security Council 23 Oct 2025 -- "Don't let the opportunity for Middle East peace slip through our fingers." This was the overarching message conveyed by the Security Council today, as delegates discussed the latest developments following the 9 October agreement — based on United States President Donald J. Trump's 20-point plan — which secured a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.
• Fragile Gaza ceasefire marks 'a momentous but precarious juncture,' UN envoy tells Security Council UN News 23 Oct 2025 -- The Gaza ceasefire provides a rare opportunity to end one of the most destructive phases of the wider Israel-Palestine conflict, the UN's deputy Middle East envoy told the Security Council on Thursday.
• Ceasefire offers 'lifeline' but Gaza hospitals remain in ruins UN News 23 Oct 2025 -- Gaza's health system remains in ruins despite the fragile ceasefire holding, with hundreds of thousands still facing urgent medical and humanitarian needs, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday.
• Türk says ICJ ruling is crystal clear on Israel's obligations in Gaza OHCHR 23 Oct 2025 -- "The range of Israel's obligations under international law, spelled out by the International Court of Justice ruling yesterday, are crystal clear. These start with the people of Gaza and throughout the occupied Palestinian territory having the right to the essential supplies they need to live, and must be ensured by Israel as the occupying power."
• UN urges Israel to comply with ICJ ruling on Gaza aid Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called on Israel to urgently adhere to a recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, emphasizing its obligations under international law to ensure essential aid reaches Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
• UN says delivering aid to northern Gaza remains challenging People's Daily 23 Oct 2025 -- UN humanitarians said Wednesday that delivering vital support to northern Gaza remains challenging, even though the ceasefire took effect more than 10 days ago.
• ICJ rules Israel obliged to allow Gaza aid passage People's Daily 23 Oct 2025 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirmed on Wednesday that Israel is obligated to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, including assistance provided by United Nations agencies.
• US irked by ICJ ruling demanding Israel facilitate UNRWA aid to Gaza Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- The US has rebuked a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) obliging Israel to facilitate the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip.
• Iran condemns Israeli Knesset's annexation bill of West Bank Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's annexation bill of the West Bank as a clear violation of the United Nations charter and principles.
• Joint Statement Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 23 Oct 2025
• Occupation forces storm the West Bank 448 times and attack three mosques -- Genocide continues in the Gaza Strip; 66 attacks during the olive harvest season Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 23 Oct 2025 -- During a two-week period, Israeli occupation forces killed 159 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip
• OIC: Condemnation of Knesset's Annexation Law and Support for ICJ Advisory Opinion Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 23 Oct 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) unequivocally denounces the Israeli Knesset's recent approval of legislation aimed at annexing the occupied West Bank and imposing alleged Israeli sovereignty over it
• Saudi Arabia, Several Countries, Arab League and OIC Condemn Israeli Knesset's Approval of Two Draft Laws Aiming to Impose a So-called 'Israeli Sovereignty' over the Occupied West Bank, and on Israeli Illegal Colonial Settlements SPA 23 Oct 2025
• Spanish Government condemns Israeli Parliament's preliminary approval of bill to annex and apply full sovereignty in West Bank Spain MFA 23 Oct 2025 -- Although the bill is not yet legally valid, it contravenes international law and, in particular, the Advisory Opinion of 19 July 2024 of the International Court of Justice, which determines that the occupation is illegal.
• Joint Statement condemning Israeli illegal legislative measures aiming to impose sovereignty over the occupied West Bank Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2025
• The ICJ's Advisory Opinion on Israel's Obligations to the UN and Other International Organizations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2025 -- Pakistan welcomes the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), issued on 22 October 2025, on the "Obligations of Israel in Relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory".
• Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli moves undermining Palestinian sovereignty Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns Israel's attempt to extend its so-called "sovereignty" over parts of the Occupied West Bank, including illegal Israeli settlements, through a draft law introduced in the legislature of the occupying power. These actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.
• We must now build on the momentum of the ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Palestine.

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• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Niger UNOCHA 23 Oct 2025
• Chinese envoy urges all parties to provide constructive support to Syria, Israel to stop military operations in the country Global Times 23 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese envoy to the UN on Wednesday called on all parties to provide constructive support and assistance and refrain from exploiting the Syrian situation for self-interest and urged Israel to stop its military operations against Syria and withdraw immediately from Syrian territory.
• Israeli regime launches attack against village in southern Syria IRNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The Zionist regime has fired at Koya village in southern Syria's Daraa province.
• Millions pushed to 'brink of survival' in Sudan UN News 23 Oct 2025 -- Over 900 days of brutal conflict, widespread human rights violations, famine, and the collapse of essential services have driven millions of people in Sudan to the "brink of survival" - with women and children bearing the heaviest burden.
• IOM Calls for Urgent Support as Returns to Khartoum Top One Million IOM 23 Oct 2025 -- More than one million people have returned to Khartoum within the last ten months, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The Sudan Return Monitoring Snapshot indicates that these returns took place between November 2024 and September 2025, as families made their way back from different parts of the country.
• IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP urge immediate action to address escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan UNICEF 23 Oct 2025 -- Four United Nations agencies today called for urgent international attention on the crisis in Sudan, to address the immense suffering and growing dangers to the population. Over 900 days of brutal fighting, widespread violations of human rights, famine, and the breakdown of life-sustaining services have pushed millions to the brink of survival, particularly women and children.
• Belgium expressed its support on Thursday for the autonomy Initiative presented by Morocco in 2007, placing the Sahara region "within the framework of the Kingdom's sovereignty and national unity," stressing that it will act "as of now on diplomatic and economic plans in line with this position." Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2025

News Reports

• Answers to media questions President of Russia 23 Oct 2025 -- Following a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Geographical Society, Vladimir Putin took questions from media members.
• US, EU Ramp Up Sanctions On Key Russian Oil Firms As Trump Cancels Putin Summit RFE/RL 23 Oct 2025 -- Western countries have ratcheted up pressure on Moscow with sanctions announcements in Washington and Brussels targeting the oil and gas sectors that are key to financing Russia's nearly four-year long full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• EU adopts 19th package of sanctions against Russia * European Commission 23 Oct 2025 -- The European Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The new package of sanctions substantially increases the pressure on the Russian war economy, targeting key sectors such as energy, finance, the military industrial base, special economic zones, as well as enablers and profiteers of its war of aggression.
• 19th package of sanctions against Russia: EU targets Russian energy, third-country banks and crypto providers EC/CEU 23 Oct 2025 -- Today, the Council adopted a sweeping 19th package of further 69 individual listings and numerous economic restrictive measures targeting key sectors which fuel Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, including energy, finance and the military industrial complex. The Council is also strengthening control over the movement of Russian diplomats across the EU and taking further measures against those responsible for the abduction of Ukrainian children.
• Budrys on the adoption of the 19th package of sanctions: The EU must not stop, and move forward with further restrictions Lithuania MFA 23 Oct 2025 -- On 23 October, the European Council announced its 19th package of economic and individual sanctions.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video message to participants of a solemn meeting dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Moscow, October 23, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2025
• Joint Statement In Support of the Efforts to Strengthen the United Nations Secretary-General's Mechanism for Investigation of the Alleged Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons, New York, October 22, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2025
• 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 II "Other WMDs" in the First Committee of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, New York, October 22, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Oct 2025
• Russia's Oil Giants Get Sanctioned By The US. Will It Hurt The Kremlin's War On Ukraine? (For Now, No) RFE/RL 23 Oct 2025 -- The war economy that has fueled Russia's all-out assault on Ukraine for 45 months has been funded by Moscow's exports of oil and gas and, critics say, the West's unwillingness - as well as China and India's disinterest - to fully turn off the spigot.
• CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China's 15th Five-Year Plan People's Daily 23 Oct 2025 -- The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday.
• Communique of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China PRC MofA 23 Oct 2025 -- The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fourth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on October 23, 2025 PRC MofA 23 Oct 2025
• Retired Taiwanese general sentenced to 7.5 years for China plot CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The Taiwan High Court on Thursday sentenced retired Army Lt. Gen. Kao An-kuo (高安國) to seven years and six months in prison for attempting to form a China-backed organization in Taiwan in violation of the National Security Act.
• High Court rules ex-president Chen Shui-bian cannot be prosecuted CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The Taiwan High Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that former President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) cannot be prosecuted for money laundering in a case linked to the appointment of former Taipei 101 Chairperson Diana Chen (陳敏薰), citing the expiration of the statute of limitations.
• U.S. Senate committee passes 4 Taiwan-related bills CNA 23 Oct 2025 -- The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Wednesday approved four Taiwan-related bills -- the PORCUPINE Act, the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act, the United States-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act and the Taiwan International Solidarity Act.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Oct 2025
• Pakistani National Sentenced to 40 Years for Transporting Iranian-Made Advanced Conventional Weapons US Dept. of Justice 23 Oct 2025 -- A Pakistani national was sentenced on Oct. 16 to 40 years in prison for charges relating to his transportation of Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry.
• FM Araghchi: Iran to pursue sanctions relief while boosting domestic strength Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran will continue its mission to lift sanctions "with seriousness," but emphasized that a more important goal is to "neutralize" their effects through domestic strength.
• Iran warns IAEA chief: Failed threats will bring nothing but another defeat Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the head of the UN nuclear agency, Rafael Grossi, against making "failed threats" toward Tehran, saying such remarks would bring "nothing but another defeat."
• Iran has no trust in securing national interests through talks with US: Intelligence minister Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- Iran's intelligence minister says the Islamic Republic is utterly distrustful of being able to secure the country's national interests through talks with the United States.
• Indian PM Modi ditches Trump, prepares for ASEAN summit Press TV 23 Oct 2025 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will virtually attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur later this week, ending speculation of a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
• Japan's new Cabinet marks conservative turn in politics People's Daily 23 Oct 2025 -- Both the Cabinet of Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, reflect a distinctly conservative orientation with a focus on economic and security priorities, experts say.
• Chinese FM spokesperson responds to US pressuring other countries on Cuba embargo UNGA resolution Global Times 23 Oct 2025 -- Cuba recently said that the US is pressuring multiple countries in an attempt to change their voting stance on the UN General Assembly draft resolution "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." Furthermore, the US is pushing other countries to stop providing resources to Cuba's power system. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged the US to lift the comprehensive embargo against Cuba as soon as possible.
• European Council: Press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 23 Oct 2025
• Albania parliamentary elections 2025: ODIHR election observation mission final report OSCE 23 Oct 2025 -- Albania's parliamentary elections on 11 May were competitive and professionally managed, but they took place in a highly polarized environment and contestants did not enjoy a level playing field. While candidates were generally able to campaign freely, there were reports of intimidation, misuse of public resources and pressure on public employees, which undermined equal opportunities.
• Military takeover to have Myanmar-like consequences, Teodoro warns Philippine News Agency 23 Oct 2025 -- A situation similar to Myanmar could befall the Philippines should a military junta take over the government, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned on Thursday, as rumors continue to swirl of a plot to overthrow the government amid the corruption scandal.
• Hungarians March In Budapest At Rival Political Rallies On Anniversary Of 1956 Revolt RFE/RL 23 Oct 2025 -- Tens of thousands of people marched in Budapest on October 23 in rival political rallies to mark the anniversary of the 1956 uprising against the communist government that was violently put down by Soviet troops.
• World News in Brief: ICJ on Gaza, 'a rare, good day' for nuclear safety in Ukraine, Nigeria's internally displaced UN News 23 Oct 2025 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Wednesday's advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) saying Israel must allow aid into Gaza.