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• Statement From Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on U.S. Force Posture Changes in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility DoD 24 Oct 2025 -- "In support of the President's directive to dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and counter narco-terrorism in defense of the Homeland, the Secretary of War has directed the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR)."
• Trump calls off sending National Guard to U.S. San Francisco People's Daily 24 Oct 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called off the deployment of the National Guard to San Francisco, the U.S. state of California, in a reversal from his previous remarks.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Italy will participate in NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland Finnish MoD 24 Oct 2025 -- Italy will participate in NATO's Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland. Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Italy's Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto discussed the matter on Wednesday 22 October 2025.
• Statement regarding Italy's participation in NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland Finnish MoD 24 Oct 2025 -- Italy has announced its participation in NATO's Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland. Defence ministers Antti Häkkänen and Guido Crosetto discussed Italy's participation during their bilateral discussion on 22 October 2025.
• Sweden welcomes Italy's participation in NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland Government Offices of Sweden 24 Oct 2025 -- Italy has announced its participation in NATO's Forward Land Forces (FLF) in Finland, led by Sweden.
• Tu-95ms long-range bombers make scheduled flight over international waters of Sea of Japan Russia MoD 24 Oct 2025 -- Tu-95ms long-range bombers make a scheduled flight over international waters of the Sea of Japan The flight duration exceeded 11 hours.
• Tajikistan hosts active phase of Unbreakable Brotherhood 2025, Barrier 2025, and Commonwealth Anti-Terror 2025 exercises Russia MoD 24 Oct 2025 -- Today, final stages of the CSTO joint exercises, namely the Unbreakable Brotherhood 2025, the Barrier 2025 (special exercise with a joint formation of CSTO NBC Protection and medical support units), and the Commonwealth Antiterror 2025 joint counter-terrorism exercise of the Commonwealth of Independent States, were held at the Fakhrabad training ground.
• Press statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing NATO 24 Oct 2025
• Kyiv's Western Backers Ready To Go 'Further Than Ever' To Punish Russia, Starmer Says RFE/RL 24 Oct 2025 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Ukraine's Western backers are ready to take to the next level their efforts to punish Moscow for continuing Europe's deadliest war in decades and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
• Chairs' statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders' meeting Gov.UK 24 Oct 2025
• PM's remarks at the Coalition of the Willing press conference: 24 October 2025 Gov.UK 24 Oct 2025
• PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 24 October 2025 Gov.UK 24 Oct 2025
• The President: It Is essential to continue strengthening Ukraine's armed forces President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Oct 2025 -- Friday evening, President Gitanas Nausėda took part remotely in the Coalition of the Willing leaders' summit.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Discussed Defense Cooperation Development and Ways to Increase Pressure on Russia President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
• Statement by the President of Ukraine During the Joint Press Conference with Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing Member States and the NATO Secretary General President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
• The Coalition of the Willing in London Discussed Priorities in Supporting Ukraine and Further Work On Security Guarantees President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
• Chairs' statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders' meeting President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
• Speech by the President of Ukraine at the Coalition of the Willing Leaders' Meeting President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
• Europe Is Politically Ready to Channel Frozen Russian Assets Into Comprehensive Support for Ukraine - Address by the President President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
• Leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, the Netherlands and the NATO Secretary General Coordinated Positions Ahead of the Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
• Andrii Sybiha held a meeting with Norway's Minister of Defense Tore Onshuus Sandvik Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
• Denys Shmyhal and Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy discuss establishment of joint ventures and reinforcement of air defence Ukraine MOD 24 Oct 2025
• MoD's DOT introduces QR codes on field rations to collect feedback from service members Ukraine MOD 24 Oct 2025
• Finland to strengthen its contribution to NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine Finnish MoD 24 Oct 2025 -- In the future, Finland will be able to deploy up to 15 soldiers to the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU). The current level of participation is five soldiers.
• Op Southern Discovery supports Antarctic research Australia DOD 24 Oct 2025 -- Defence support to the Australian Antarctic Program is helping scientists discover secrets about prehistoric climate change.
• Coalition of the Willing set to meet as leaders focus on crippling Russia's ability to wage war to bolster security UK FCDO 24 Oct 2025 -- European leaders are set to arrive in London today for a critical meeting of the Coalition of Willing as Ukraine's allies ramp up pressure on Russia heading into winter.
• Lithuania Summons Russian Diplomat Over Airspace Violation By Two Military Planes RFE/RL 24 Oct 2025 -- Lithuania summoned the charge d'affaires from the Russian Embassy in Vilnius and issued a strong protest over what it said was the entry of two Russian planes into its airspace on October 23.
• ICG Launches Two Fast Patrol Vessels: ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit India PIB 24 Oct 2025 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked a significant milestone in strengthening India's maritime security with the launch of two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ICG Ship Ajit and ICGS Aparajit at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on October 24, 2025
• DELIVERY OF 'MAHE' - FIRST ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT BUILT BY CSL, KOCHI India PIB 24 Oct 2025 -- 'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to Indian Navy on 23 Oct 2025.
• Raksha Mantri reviews security situation & Indian Army's operational preparedness during Army Commanders' Conference in Jaisalmer; Visits forward areas of Tanot & Laungewala India PIB 24 Oct 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh took stock of the security situation and the operational preparedness of the Indian Army during the Army Commanders' Conference in Jaisalmer, and the visit to the forward areas of Tanot and Laungewala in Rajasthan on October 24, 2025
• Israeli military 'unprepared' for new wars without budget boost: Report Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Israeli military officials have reportedly acknowledged that the regime's army is not prepared for new wars unless it receives urgent budget boost.
• European Council reaffirms support for strengthening European defence Finnish Government 24 Oct 2025 -- The European Council agreed on further measures to strengthen European defence and security in its meeting on 23 October in Brussels. The EU heads of state or government also discussed the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine in the form of a reparations loan. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo represented Finland at the meeting.
• Strategy for the involvement of Norwegian industry in the procurement of new frigates Government of Norway 24 Oct 2025 -- The Norwegian government has resolved to procure new frigates to strengthen the Navy's operational capability and ensure Norway's maritime defence capability in the coming decades. This document outlines a framework for strategic alignment of the industrial objectives in the procurement of frigates.
• The Chief of Defence Staff held videoconference with the Romanian military personnel deployed to the theaters of operations Romania - Ministry of National Defence 24 Oct 2025 -- As part of the activities organized for the celebration of the Romanian Armed Forces' Day, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, discussed on Wednesday, October 22nd, via videoconference, with the leadership of the Romanian structures deployed to the theaters of operations.
• State Secretary Sorin-Dan Moldovan paid a visit to Austria Romania - Ministry of National Defence 24 Oct 2025 -- State Secretary of for Defence Policy, Planning and International Relations, Sorin-Dan Moldovan, paid an official visit to Austria on October 20-21, 2025, at the invitation of the Secretary General and Director of the Defence Policy Directorate of the Austrian Ministry of Defence, Arnold Kammel.
• DND chief: PH 'reshaping' defense ecosystem vs. emerging threats Philippine News Agency 24 Oct 2025 -- The Philippines is reshaping its defense to make it more capable and resilient against modern threats, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Thursday.
• Venezuela deploys troops to coastline amid US military buildup in Caribbean Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- The Venezuelan defense minister says the armed forces are maintaining a full deployment along the country's coastline as the United States steps up military buildup in the Caribbean.
• Trump terminates all Canada trade talks People's Daily 24 Oct 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that all trade negotiations with Canada were terminated because a "FAKE" Canadian advertisement was designed to influence the U.S. Supreme Court's decision.

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 24 October 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 24 Oct 2025
• Guterres calls for urgent reform of the Security Council UN News 24 Oct 2025 -- Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday warned that the "fragile" legitimacy of the Security Council could endanger global peace if it remains gridlocked and fails to fulfil its primary purpose.
• 'Make this Chamber Worthy of Hopes of Every Man, Woman, Child,' Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Marking Organ's Eightieth Anniversary UN Security Council 24 Oct 2025
• Reform 'Imperative', Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Calling for Expansion of Membership, Renewed Commitment to 'We the People' UN Security Council 24 Oct 2025 -- Marking the UN's eightieth anniversary, the Secretary-General today reminded the Security Council that its mission is not about great Powers but about "the lives of parents, refugees and soldiers — about human suffering and human hope", urging the "privileged few who sit at this table" to uphold that mandate.
• Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on the UN's 80th Anniversary [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 24 Oct 2025

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

• Hamas calls for intl. pressure on Israel to honor Gaza ceasefire Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has called on the international community to pressure Israel to abide by the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, particularly to end its military operations and allow unrestricted humanitarian access to the besieged territory.
• Palestinian factions demand full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Palestinian factions have reiterated their unified stance against Israel's annexation of the occupied West Bank and the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.
• UN warns Gaza's displaced face freezing nights and food shortages UN News 24 Oct 2025 -- The UN and its partners are accelerating deliveries of life-saving aid across Gaza, but relief efforts remain constrained by access restrictions and overwhelming humanitarian needs, officials said on Friday.
• IOM Dispatches Shelter Aid to Gaza Amid Massive Post-Ceasefire Needs IOM 24 Oct 2025 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has dispatched over 47,000 relief items to Gaza since the announcement of the ceasefire on 10 October 2025 to support displaced families. Of these, 31,000 are shelter items, including 2,500 tents, to help people rebuild a sense of safety and dignity amid widespread destruction.
• UNRWA says its 'presence remains vital' to meeting urgent needs for Gaza Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- The UN's refugee agency for the Palestinians says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a recent ruling recognized the fact that "no organization can replace the UNRWA's role in supporting the people of Gaza."
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio After Tour of Civil-Military Coordination Center US Dept. of State 24 Oct 2025
• Report: US drafts plan to divide Gaza between Israeli and Hamas control Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- A new US-backed proposal would divide Gaza into zones run separately by Israel and Hamas, restricting reconstruction to the Israeli-controlled area and, opponents warn, paving the way for a lasting Israeli foothold in the Palestinian territory.
• Iran condemns Israeli air raid on Lebanon IRNA 24 Oct 2025 -- The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of several civilians, including schoolchildren.
• Iran warns against continuation of Israel's colonial expansionism IRNA 24 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson considered the Israeli regime's Knesset resolution regarding the annexation of the West Bank to be a clear violation of the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter and strongly condemned it.
• Iran condemns 'terrorist' Israeli strikes on Lebanon after 4 killed Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned Israeli air strikes on Lebanon that killed several civilians, calling the attacks "terrorist crimes" and urging international action against the occupation regime.
• People's health direly impacted by poor living conditions in Gaza: MSF Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says deteriorating living conditions in the Gaza Strip are severely affecting Palestinians' health, urging the Israeli regime to allow "unimpeded humanitarian assistance."
• Situation in Gaza at heart of discussions between Ignazio Cassis and Ayman Safadi in Amman Federal Council - Swiss Government 24 Oct 2025 -- Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis travelled to Amman on 22 October for an official visit to Jordan. There he met with his counterpart, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, for in-depth discussions on regional political developments, the humanitarian situation in Gaza and bilateral cooperation between Switzerland and Jordan. The conflict in the Middle East and the US's 20-point peace plan were at the heart of the talks.
• Chinese envoy calls for durable ceasefire in Gaza Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- A Chinese envoy on Thursday called for a durable ceasefire in Gaza.
• Erdogan urges US to pressure Israel to stop violating Gaza ceasefire Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stressed that the United States and others must pressure Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement, including by imposing sanctions or halting arms sales to the regime.
• Iraq: Israel's West Bank annexation bills 'flagrant violation' of international law Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Iraq has denounced Israel's advancement of legislation to annex the occupied West Bank, saying the parliamentary approval constitutes a "flagrant violation of international law."
• Saudi Arabia eyes role in Gaza to marginalize Hamas: Report Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Saudi Arabia, a major ally of the United States, reportedly plans to take a leading role in post-war Gaza and help to disarm and marginalize the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, an internal foreign ministry document reveals.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Tropical Storm Melissa, South Sudan, Ukraine UNOCHA 24 Oct 2025
• No letup in PH patrols in WPS, says AFP chief Philippine News Agency 24 Oct 2025 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Friday assured the public that there will be no letup in the military's patrols in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite persistent Chinese aggression.
• Afghanistan's Taliban 'Here To Stay' As It Gains De Facto International Acceptance RFE/RL 24 Oct 2025 -- A militant group notorious for its extreme interpretation of Islam, the Taliban faced a steep battle to gain international recognition when it toppled the Western-backed Afghan government and seized power in 2021.
• "Sudan is the world's largest humanitarian crisis - and children are paying the highest price" UNICEF 24 Oct 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing
• Sudan: UN expert alarmed by escalating drone attacks, urges protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure OHCHR 24 Oct 2025 -- The UN designated Expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, Radhouane Nouicer, today expressed alarm at the sharp escalation in drone strikes by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in recent weeks, and the devastating consequences for civilians throughout the country.
• Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus Republic of Cyprus 24 Oct 2025

News Reports

• Justice Department to Monitor Polling Sites in California, New Jersey US Dept. of Justice 24 Oct 2025 -- Today, the Department of Justice announced that it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
• ICYMI: DNI Gabbard, Homeland Security Task Force Launch Fusion Cell To Thwart Foreign Terrorist Gangs And Cartels Director of National Intelligence 24 Oct 2025 -- On Thursday, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard joined a White House roundtable alongside President Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and other top Administration officials to highlight the extraordinary successes of President Trump's interagency Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF).
• U.S. Decision Not to Certify Colombia's Counternarcotics Efforts and Sanctions Actions Against Colombian Officials Involved in Global Illicit Drug Trade US Dept. of State 24 Oct 2025 -- "Due to President Gustavo Petro's disastrous and ineffective counternarcotics policies, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not certify Colombia under the criteria of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024, as carried forward by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025. "
• Treasury Sanctions Colombian President Gustavo Petro and His Support Network US Treasury 24 Oct 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego (Gustavo Petro), the President of Colombia, pursuant to counternarcotics-related authorities. In addition, OFAC is also designating several supporters of Gustavo Petro, namely his wife, his son, and a close associate.
• Two Defendants Convicted of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 24 Oct 2025 -- Defendants Used Bitcoin, PayPal, and GoFundMe to Collectively Transfer Thousands of Dollars to ISIS, Which Were Disguised in Part as Charitable Giving
• Co-Chairs' Statement on the 6th U.S.-ASEAN Cyber Policy Dialogue US Dept. of State 24 Oct 2025
• One wrong letter: UN moves to curb cybercrime with new convention UN News 24 Oct 2025 -- Imagine this: you visit the familiar website of your local hardware store. Everything looks the same — the same design, the same brand name, the same interface.
• Meeting with Head of the Federal Customs Service Valery Pikalev President of Russia 24 Oct 2025 -- Ahead of Customs Officer Day, Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Head of the Federal Customs Service Valery Pikalev.
• Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council President of Russia 24 Oct 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held, via videoconference, a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.
• Telephone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Russia 24 Oct 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question about the EU adopting 19th anti-Russia sanctions package Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Oct 2025
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Organisation Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Oct 2025
• Moscow, Beijing condemn US sanctions on Russian energy Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Russia has condemned the latest US sanctions targeting its top oil companies, warning such moves by Washington will lead the world toward instability.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on October 24, 2025 PRC MofA 24 Oct 2025
• Chairman Mast on Trump Administration's Investigation into China's Implementation of Phase One Agreement U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 24 Oct 2025 -- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's newly announced investigation into whether China has fully implemented its commitments under the Phase One Agreement.
• How Might China Respond To US Sanctions On Russia's Biggest Oil Companies? RFE/RL 24 Oct 2025 -- US sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft and LUKoil have sent shockwaves across global energy markets and left China's largest state oil companies pausing their imports of Russian crude.
• Risch, Scott, Colleagues Write Letter Asking President Trump to Secure Release of Unjustly Imprisoned Jimmy Lai US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 24 Oct 2025 -- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and more than 30 bipartisan colleagues in a letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his expected meeting with Communist Chinese President Xi Jinping asking the president to use this opportunity to secure the release of pro-democracy leader Jimmy Lai, who is unjustly imprisoned by the Communist Chinese regime and faces deteriorating health conditions.
• Central govt authorities warn against disruption, sabotage as HK LegCo elections nomination period begins Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- Elections for Hong Kong's eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) will be held on December 7. As the nomination period began on Friday, central government agencies in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) issued statements stressing that the election must not be disrupted or sabotaged.
• HKSAR govt strongly condemns and rejects the UK six-monthly 'report' on Hong Kong Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) strongly reprimanded and resolutely refute the untruthful remarks, slanders and smears against various aspects of the HKSAR in the so-called six-monthly report on Hong Kong on Friday.
• China's state security ministry warns against personal data theft by foreign espionage in online shopping Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- The Ministry of State Security (MSS) said on Friday that some online-shopping processes could be exploited by foreign intelligence agencies to steal sensitive information.
• China launches new communication technology test satellite Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- China on Thursday sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province.
• China prepares to launch Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship PRC MND 24 Oct 2025 -- The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Friday.
• A high-level OIC delegation visits China Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 24 Oct 2025 -- In the context of ongoing constructive dialogue and collaboration between the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the People's Republic of China, a high-level delegation comprising representatives from 21 OIC Member States, along with officials from the General Secretariat, undertook a visit to China from October 19 to 23, 2025, at the invitation of the Chinese authorities
• The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China hold a new round of political consultations Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 24 Oct 2025 -- In continuation of the dialogue and cooperation between the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, the two sides held a new round of political consultations on Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• China ratifies Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration PRC MND 24 Oct 2025 -- China's national legislature on Friday voted to designate Oct. 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration.
• Taiwan slams China for designating Oct. 25 'Taiwan Restoration' day CNA 24 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Friday slammed Beijing's designation of Oct. 25 as "Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration," calling it a move to "fabricate" the claim that Taiwan belongs to the People's Republic of China (PRC, China's official name).
• Mainland office condemns DPP sentencing of Taiwan's retired Lieutenant General Gao, calling it abusing judiciary to suppress pro-reunification, patriotic forces Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Friday denounced the recent sentencing of Taiwan's retired Lieutenant General Gao Anguo, saying the island's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is abusing the judiciary to persecute pro-reunification and "patriotic" forces on the island.
• China urges Germany to take clear stance against 'Taiwan independence' after foreign minister's remarks on Taiwan island Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul claimed in an interview that the German government "one-China policy remains unchanged" and they "decide on its design," adding that there must be no violent change to "the status quo," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, "We hope that Germany will strictly abide by the one-China principle and take a clear and unequivocal stance against all forms of 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities."
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 24 Oct 2025
• Speech by Comrade Kim Jong Un at Groundbreaking Ceremony for Building Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations KCNA 24 Oct 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for building the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations.
• Groundbreaking Ceremony for Building Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations Solemnly Takes Place Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony KCNA 24 Oct 2025 -- The Memorial Museum of Combat Feats will be built in Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK, to pray for the immortality of the proud war heroes of the DPRK who performed undying feats in the overseas military operations with the ideological and moral superiority, mass heroism, matchless bravery and stamina peculiar to the army of the DPRK absolutely loyal to the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea.
• Ambassadors of Russia, China, and Iran to IAEA send joint letter to Rafael Grossi IRNA 24 Oct 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has announced that the ambassadors and permanent representatives of Russia, China, and Iran have sent a joint letter to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.
• Iran, Russia, China send letter to IAEA chief declaring UNSC Resolution 2231 terminated Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Iran, China, and Russia have written a joint letter to the UN nuclear watchdog chief, affirming the termination of Security Council Resolution 2231 and the agency's reporting concerning the Islamic Republic's nuclear energy program.
• Iran rejects US allegations of interference in regional countries' affairs IRNA 24 Oct 2025 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani said Iran's foreign policy is firmly rooted in the UN Charter and such principles as respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, non-interference in their affairs, and good neighborliness.
• Iran rejects US allegations of interference in regional countries' affairs Press TV 24 Oct 2025 -- Iran has categorically rejected Washington's latest allegations about Tehran's interference in regional countries' affairs, describing them as unfounded.
• Could Bolivia's Right Turn Spoil Iran's Ambitions In Latin America? RFE/RL 24 Oct 2025
• Thousands Of Iranian Companies Operating In Georgia Amid Sanctions Evasion Concerns RFE/RL 24 Oct 2025 -- Nearly 13,000 Iranian companies are registered in Georgia - to only a handful of addresses - raising concerns that Tehran could be using the South Caucasus country to skirt international sanctions.
• Japan's new PM delivers first policy address, showing 'shift from earlier hardline rhetoric against China' Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy address, which contained remarks on China that aligned closely with information disclosed by Japanese media the previous day.
• FM spokesperson responds to China-related remarks in Japanese new PM Takaichi's policy address Global Times 24 Oct 2025 -- In response to China-related remarks in the policy speech of Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated Friday that "I have already addressed relevant questions yesterday. I would like to reiterate that when it comes to peace and security, China has the best track record among major countries. In contrast, Japan has significantly adjusted its security policy in recent years, continuously increased its defense budget year by year, relaxed restrictions on weapons exports, and sought breakthrough military capabilities.
• Joint Statement After the Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of the Republic of Poland Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Oct 2025 -- At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Mr. Radoslaw Sikorski paid an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 23-24 October 2025.
• Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday 24th October 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Oct 2025
• Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025 EC/CEU 24 Oct 2025
• European Union and Uzbekistan strengthen relations with Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement European Commission 24 Oct 2025 -- The European Union and the Republic of Uzbekistan signed today an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations.
• ICC affirms jurisdiction over Duterte case Philippine News Agency 24 Oct 2025 -- Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) affirmed the court's jurisdiction in the crime against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.
• World News in Brief: 80th birthday greetings, South Sudan floods, South Lebanon update UN News 24 Oct 2025 -- Marking its 80th anniversary, the United Nations celebrated decades of multilateral cooperation for peace, human rights, and sustainable development through events across the globe.