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• NATO Allied Land Command Leads Exercise Steadfast Duel, Strengthening Integrated Defense Capabilities NATO Allied Land Command 28 Oct 2025 -- NATO Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) is leading the synchronization of land forces during NATO Exercise Steadfast Duel 2025, October 22-29.
• Speech by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO Biotechnology Community Conference NATO 28 Oct 2025 -- (As delivered)
• Romania adds new F-16 squadron to support NATO Air Policing missions NATO Allied Air Command 28 Oct 2025 -- The 48th Fighter Squadron of the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii, Romania began NATO-led Air Policing missions over Romanian airspace on 20 October 2025.
• Russia Awaits Positive US Response to Putin's New START Proposal - Lavrov Sputnik 28 Oct 2025 -- Russia expects to receive a positive response from the United States to Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal on the New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
• 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 III "Outer Space (Disarmament Aspects)" in the First Committee of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, New York, October 27, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 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 V "Other disarmament measures and international security" in the First Committee of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, New York, October 27, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Continued Defense Support for Ukraine and Diplomatic Work: The President Met with the Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas President of Ukraine 28 Oct 2025
• DELTA: basic training course in Army+ Ukraine MOD 28 Oct 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: Lithuania ready to engage Ukraine in SAFE projects and implement them with Ukrainian companies Ukraine MOD 28 Oct 2025
• Denys Shmyhal met with NATO Senior Representative in Ukraine and Commander of NSATU and SAG-U Ukraine MOD 28 Oct 2025
• Minister of Defence briefed the President on key results achieved in the first 100 days and the next priority steps Ukraine MOD 28 Oct 2025
• Ukraine's Western Front: Hunting Draft Dodgers On The Romanian Border RFE/RL 28 Oct 2025
• PLA Navy taskforce arrives in Singapore, launching 4-day goodwill exchanges after Cambodia, Thailand visits Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- The Chinese PLA Navy's 83rd taskforce, consisting of the training ship Qi Jiguang and the comprehensive landing ship Yimengshan, arrived at Singapore's Changi Naval Base on Tuesday, officially commencing a four-day goodwill visit to Singapore.
• China safeguards intl nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime: FM spokesperson Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday reiterated China's commitment to safeguard the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime when asked to comment on positive remarks by Robert Floyd, executive secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), over China's role in this regard.
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding Public Concerns over "Delays in U.S. Arms Sales Deliveries to Taiwan" ROC MND 28 Oct 2025
• Black Hawks soar over NSW for counter-terrorism training Australia DOD 28 Oct 2025 -- Australian Army aviators will be better prepared to respond to terrorism threats following training across New South Wales this month.
• Precision and partnership drive Argos success Australia DOD 28 Oct 2025 -- On Operation Argos, intelligence informed each flight, operations coordinated it in real-time and mission assurance specialists processed every byte of data that was returned.
• Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back Holds Bilateral Meeting with the Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense at Seoul ADEX 2025 ROK MND 28 Oct 2025
• Defense Minister Holds Bilateral Meeting with the Chief of the Saudi Arabian National Guard at Seoul ADEX 2025 ROK MND 28 Oct 2025
• Defense Minister Holds Korea-NATO Bilateral Meeting at Seoul ADEX 2025 ROK MND 28 Oct 2025
• Defense Minister Holds Bilateral Talks with Saudi Chief of General Staff at Seoul ADEX 2025 ROK MND 28 Oct 2025
• Defense Minister Meets with Romanian Minister of Economy at Seoul ADEX 2025 ROK MND 28 Oct 2025
• Defense Minister Ahn visits the 22nd Infantry Division on the eastern front, emphasizing the leap toward a proud, combat-ready a... ROK MND 28 Oct 2025Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back visited the 22nd Infantry Division at the eastern front on Wednesday, October 15, listened to soldiers' feedback on improving service conditions, and inspected the AI-based border security system.
• Defense Minister visits Patriot missile unit and encourages deployed troops via video call for Chuseok ROK MND 28 Oct 2025-- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back visited a Patriot missile unit in Seoul on Wednesday, October 4, and inspected their military readiness posture.
• Defense Minister meets with US Secretary of the Army ROK MND 28 Oct 2025-- On the morning of October 2, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with United States Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll at the Defense Ministry in Yongsan.
• Minister Ahn Gyu-back Leads Efforts to Promote K-Defense Exports and Strengthen Defense Cooperation ROK MND 28 Oct 2025-- On October 20, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back actively supported K-Defense exports through meetings with key figures visiting Korea to attend the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (Seoul ADEX 2025).
• Improving Soldiers' Service Conditions as a Top Priority for National Defense ROK MND 28 Oct 2025-- On October 15, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back emphasized that improving soldiers' service conditions is the ministry's top priority in national defense and can no longer be postponed.
• Dedicated to Building an Advanced and Trusted Military for the People ROK MND 28 Oct 2025-- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back reaffirmed his commitment to building a strong, advanced military capable of defending the nation against all security threats.
• Military Service as a Process of Growth, Not a Pause in Life ROK MND 28 Oct 2025-- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back speaks with reporters during a press conference at the MND Convention Center in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on Sept. 30.
• The Foreign Ministry summoned a Belarusian representative over a hybrid attack, notified of border closure Lithuania MFA 28 Oct 2025 -- On 27 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus to Lithuania and issued a strong protest over the ongoing violations of Lithuanian airspace by the Republic of Belarus.
• The President and the NATO Secretary General discussed Belarus' hybrid attacks President of the Republic of Lithuania 28 Oct 2025 -- On Tuesday, President Gitanas Nausėda held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
• The Chief of Defence Staff meets with the Director General of the European Union Military Staff Romania - Ministry of National Defence 28 Oct 2025 -- The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, had an official meeting with Lieutenant General Michiel van der Laan, Director General of the European Union Military Staff and Director of the European Union's Military Planning and Conduct Capability, who paid a visit to Romania, at the invitation of the Romanian party.
• Meeting between MoND leadership and representatives of the business sector to increase defence cooperation Romania - Ministry of National Defence 28 Oct 2025 -- On October 27th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, had a meeting with representatives of the Romanian Business Leaders (RBL) Foundation, in order to enhance dialogue between the civil business environment and the defence sector.
• Ways to enhance technical-military cooperation between Romania and Ukraine, discussed at MoND Romania - Ministry of National Defence 28 Oct 2025 -- On Monday, October 27th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, had a meeting, at the MoND headquarters, with the Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Sergiy Boyev, an activity also attended by the Head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, Mihai Jurcă.

Defense Industry

• X-59 Soars: A New Era in Supersonic Flight Begins Lockheed Martin 28 Oct 2025 -- Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT), in partnership with NASA, successfully completed the first flight of the X-59, a revolutionary, quiet supersonic aircraft designed to pave the way for faster commercial air travel.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• Deputy Secretary-General's remarks to the High-Level event on the Secretary-General's Common Pledge for Women's Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation in the Peace Processes UN Secretary-General 28 Oct 2025

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

• Israel to lift "special situation" in south for first time since Oct. 2023 People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- Israel decided on Monday to lift the "special situation" in its south for the first time since October 2023.
• Netanyahu orders 'powerful strikes' on Gaza after over 125 Israeli truce violations Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- The Israeli regime's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has ordered the military to carry out immediate "powerful" strikes on Gaza as Israel continues to violate the ceasefire agreement in the besieged territory. The regime has broken the ceasefire over 125 times in the past few weeks.
• Ben-Gvir demands 'destroy' Hamas, urges Netanyahu to resume Gaza genocide Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir accused Hamas of "playing games" over the remains of Israeli captives and urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "give the order" to resume full-scale war on Gaza, insisting the resistance group must be annihilated.
• Palestinians in Gaza face 'slow genocide' as Israel continues blockade: Media office Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- The Gaza Government Media Office has warned that while direct Israeli bombardments have largely paused, Palestinians in the besieged territory continue to face "slow genocide," driven by the ongoing blockade and severe restrictions on humanitarian aid.
• Hamas denounces Israel's 'blatant' ceasefire violation, rejects Tel Aviv's accusations of breach Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- Hamas has denounced the Israeli regime's "blatant violation" of a ceasefire agreement with the resistance movement on multiple occasions, besides categorically rejecting Tel Aviv's allegations of the group's breaching the deal.
• Hamas hands over remains of another captive amid Israeli ceasefire violations Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has handed over the remains of another Israeli captive to the Red Cross as a drone of the occupying entity strikes the besieged Gaza Strip and kills two Palestinians.
• Islamic Jihad condemns Israeli killing of three Palestinians in occupied West Bank Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- The Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement has strongly condemned the killing of three Palestinian men by Israeli occupation forces during a pre-dawn raid on the village of Kafr Qud, west of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank.
• Gaza genocide: A crime Israel did not commit alone, says Special Rapporteur OHCHR 28 Oct 2025 -- Israel's genocide in Gaza is part of an international system of complicity, a UN expert warned today.
• Gaza: Humanitarian response scaled up amid faltering ceasefire UN News 28 Oct 2025 -- Aid teams in Gaza are racing to meet urgent needs with tens of thousands still displaced, sheltering in damaged buildings and makeshift sites, while reports of renewed fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas threaten to derail the ceasefire.
• Israel responsible for four genocidal acts in Gaza, inquiry chair tells General Assembly UN News 28 Oct 2025 -- The chair of an independent commission investigating alleged human rights abuses in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, told a General Assembly committee on Tuesday that Israel has committed "four genocidal acts" in Gaza, while leaders had "incited the commission of genocide."
• Israel Kills and Injures 82 Palestinians in One Week ----- Thousands of Dunams Confiscated in Conjunction with the Approval of the Bill of Sovereignty over the West Bank Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 28 Oct 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Media Observatory on Israeli Crimes against Palestinians recorded 314 martyrs between October 21 and 27, 2025, including 14 Palestinians killed by the occupation forces during the same period in the Gaza Strip
• No: 217, 28 October 2025, Regarding Israel's Attacks on the Gaza Strip Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Hurricane Melissa UNOCHA 28 Oct 2025
• PH working to 'redefine' relations with China -PBBM Philippine News Agency 28 Oct 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines is working to "redefine" its partnership with China — balancing the two states' cooperation while continuing to assert its rights and sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
• Marcos: WPS incidents put Filipinos at risk Philippine News Agency 28 Oct 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday condemned the continued foreign intrusions and hostilities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), warning that these could endanger Filipinos.
• Afghanistan: Human rights impact of telecommunications shutdowns OHCHR 28 Oct 2025 -- This morning, the UN Human Rights Office and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan published a briefing paper on the serious and far-reaching human rights impacts of last month's telecommunications shutdowns in Afghanistan - a measure which only served to compound the array of difficulties already faced by the population.
• 6 injured in blast targeting official's convoy in SW Pakistan People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- Six people, including five personnel of the paramilitary Levies Force, were injured in a bomb blast targeting the convoy of a senior government official in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Monday, local officials said.
• 'Horrific' violence as thousands flee Sudan's El Fasher UN News 28 Oct 2025 -- After 500 days of siege, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia have reportedly taken control of the key Sudanese city of El-Fasher in Darfur, triggering widespread fear among families, and forcing thousands of civilians to flee.
• Statement from the Operational Humanitarian Country Team in Sudan on Attacks against Civilians in El Fasher UNOCHA 28 Oct 2025 -- The humanitarian community in Sudan condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian workers in and around El Fasher, North Darfur.
• IOM Chief the Escalating Violence in El Fasher IOM 28 Oct 2025 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) calls for the protection of civilians in El Fasher, and to allow safe and unhindered humanitarian access as displacement from the city surges.
• Sudan: Joint statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Lahbib on the seizure of El Fasher European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 Oct 2025 -- The seizure of El Fasher, Darfur's capital, by the Rapid Support Forces marks a dangerous turning point in the war and threatens to further worsen the already dire humanitarian situation.
• Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the RSF takeover of El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan Government of Norway 28 Oct 2025 -- 'The Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claims to have seized control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher,' says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.
• Statement by Foreign Minister Eide: Civilians in El Fasher must be protected Government of Norway 28 Oct 2025 -- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control over the city of El Fasher in North Darfur', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
• The OIC General Secretariat Expresses Deep Concern Over Recent Developments in Sudan Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 28 Oct 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its deep concern over the recent developments in the Republic of Sudan
• League condemns horrific crimes committed against civilians in El Fasher League of Arab States 28 Oct 2025 -- The League of Arab States is following with deep concern the developments in El Fasher following the decision of the armed forces to withdraw, as well as UN and media reports on horrific crimes being committed against civilians trapped in the city.
• Saudi Arabia Expresses Deep Concern and Condemnation of Gross Humanitarian Violations During Recent Attacks by Rapid Support Forces on El Fasher SPA 28 Oct 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement today expressing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's deep concern and strong condemnation of the gross humanitarian violations that occurred during the recent attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on the city of El Fasher
• No: 216, 28 October 2025, Regarding the Recent Developments in El Fasher, Sudan Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Briefing Security Council on Central African Republic, Special Representative Outlines Mission's Progress, Warns of Financial Constraints Impacting Work UN Security Council 28 Oct 2025 -- The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic — a lynchpin country for broader regional stability — requires strong financial support amid UN systemwide liquidity constraints, the Organization's top official in the country told the Security Council today, as several delegates hailed the Mission's work to date as a "success story of UN peacekeeping".
• The Central African Republic should continue working with MINUSCA to ensure free, fair and safe elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on MINUSCA
• No: 215, 28 October 2025, Regarding the Joint Declaration Between Cambodia and Thailand Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025

News Reports

• Russia using 'rule of fear' to silence anti-war dissent, says UN independent human rights expert UN News 28 Oct 2025 -- Russia's abuse of national security and public safety laws to silence opposition to the war in Ukraine has reached "alarming levels", the UN independent expert who monitors human rights in Russia has warned.
• Rule of fear in Russia: A strategy to silence anti-war dissent says UN expert OHCHR 28 Oct 2025 -- Russia's abuse of national security and public safety legislation to silence opposition to its war against Ukraine has reached alarming levels, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, Mariana Katzarova, warned today.
• Press release on the UN Convention against Cybercrime Signing Ceremony and High-Level Conference in Hanoi (Vietnam), October 25-26, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Jan Kubis, Foreign Affairs and International Politics Adviser to the President of the Slovak Republic Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Serbian leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina Milorad Dodik Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the high-level plenary session of the 3rd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, Minsk, October 28, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Orban Urges EU to Start Negotiations With Russia Sputnik 28 Oct 2025 -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday called the European Union's reluctance to negotiate with Russia a catastrophic mistake, because others would decide Europe's future.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Than Swe Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Oct 2025
• Putin Receives North Korea's Top Diplomat As Zelenskyy Pushes Long-Range Missile Development RFE/RL 28 Oct 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin received North Korea's top diplomat at the Kremlin on October 27 as Russian forces continued their push in eastern Ukraine, penetrating a key city amid fierce fighting.
• China approves amendment to cybersecurity law People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- An amendment to China's Cybersecurity Law was approved Tuesday by the country's top legislature.
• China's top legislature concludes standing committee session Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) concluded its 18th session Tuesday in Beijing.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on October 28, 2025 PRC MofA 28 Oct 2025
• Full text: Address by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the 20th East Asia Summit Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday delivered a speech at the 20th East Asia Summit.
• China, ASEAN ink enhanced free trade pact to fight off Trump's tariffs Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed an upgraded version of their free trade pact as part of concerted efforts to confront US tariffs.
• China backs Caribbean calls, urges US heed regional concerns: Chinese FM Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- When asked to comment on a statement issued by 10 former leaders of Caribbean Community member states who expressed deep concern over certain countries' military actions in the Caribbean Sea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China has noted the statement and hopes the US will heed the strong appeals from Caribbean nations and the international community, stop actions that undermine peace and stability in the Caribbean region.
• FM spokesperson comments on China-EU rare-earth talks, stresses addressing differences through dialogue Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- China-EU economic and trade relations are shaped by their mutual complementarity and are win-win in nature. We hope the EU will honor its commitment of supporting free trade and opposing trade protectionism, and refrain from resorting to restrictive measures, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, told a press conference on Tuesday.
• HKSAR to firmly crack down any attempts to interfere with or undermine LegCo election: John Lee Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- As the Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) election will be held on December 7, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that election officers had received 50 nomination forms as of Monday, expressing confidence that the upcoming election would feature "high-quality and healthy competition," according to local media reports.
• Chinese FM hopes China, U.S. to create conditions for development of bilateral relations People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday expressed hopes that China and the United States will work in the same direction to get well poised for high-level interactions and create conditions for the development of bilateral relations.
• China firmly opposes spreading disinformation about so-called 'Chinese spy activities,' warns anti-China forces could backfire on UK Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- Responding to media inquiry regarding whether China is worried about the so-called "China Spy" case could harm bilateral relations or China's reputation with people in Britain, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China has repeatedly stated its position on relevant issues. We firmly oppose spreading disinformation about the so-called "Chinese spy activities" and vilifying and smearing China, Guo said.
• UK should correctly view some individuals keen to hype up 'China threat' narrative, says FM on so-called China spy case Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- On Tuesday, responding to media inquiries about whether China is concerned that the so-called "China spy" case in the UK could impact bilateral relations or China's image among the British public, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China has repeatedly expressed its stern position on this matter and firmly opposes attempts to smear and slander China through hyping so-called "Chinese espionage activities."
• MEP touts undersea cable drone cooperation with Taiwan CNA 28 Oct 2025 -- A visiting European lawmaker on Tuesday said the European Union (EU) and its "trusted partner" Taiwan could cooperate in making use of drone technologies to monitor undersea cables.
• Taiwan launches global initiative on security of undersea cables CNA 28 Oct 2025 -- Taiwan's government on Tuesday launched an initiative to promote global cooperation on improved security of undersea cables, following reported disruptions of such cables near Taiwan and around the world.
• Taiwan doing all it can to prevent war amid China threat: VP Hsiao CNA 28 Oct 2025 -- Taipei is doing all it can to prevent war amid mounting threats from Beijing, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said in an interview with German broadcaster ARD.
• 'Not afraid': DPP lawmaker slams China over 'secession' investigation CNA 28 Oct 2025 -- Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Puma Shen (沈伯洋) slammed Beijing and said Taiwanese people are "not afraid," after a Chinese public security agency announced it was investigating him for "secession."
• Probe into 'Taiwan independence' separatist Shen Pao-yang a just, necessary move to safeguard national unity: spokesperson Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- A police probe against "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang over secession charges is a just and necessary move to oppose separatism and safeguard national unity, a spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said Tuesday.
• FM responds to Lin Chia-lung's claim of not worried about US abandoning Taiwan, opposing any form of official interaction between US and Taiwan region Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- The Chinses side firmly opposes any form of official interaction between US and Taiwan region and urges the US to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, handling the Taiwan question with utmost prudence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing on Tuesday.
• Police probe into suspected "Taiwan independence" secessionist a just move to safeguard national unity: spokesperson People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- A police probe against "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang over secession charges is a just and necessary move to safeguard national unity, a spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said Tuesday.
• Police probe "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang over suspected crime of secession People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- Police in a southwest Chinese city on Tuesday said a criminal investigation has been launched against "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang on suspicion of secession.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 28 Oct 2025
• Press Statement on Talks of Foreign Ministers of DPRK and Russia Released KCNA 28 Oct 2025 -- A press statement on the talks between the foreign ministers of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation was released on October 27.
• DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui Meets with Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin KCNA 28 Oct 2025 -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, who is on a visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of its Foreign Ministry, met with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, in Kremlin of Moscow on Oct. 27.
• Iran begins test flights of home-made cargo plane Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- The Iranian-made plane Simorgh has officially started its test flights as the aircraft prepares to join the country's cargo fleet.
• Border security, water rights on agenda of deputy FM's visit to Afghanistan: Spokesperson IRNA 28 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi visited Afghanistan to discuss several issues that remain on the agenda of relations between the two countries, including border security.
• 'Dangerous': Iran denounces US military provocations around Venezuela Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced the United States military provocations around Venezuela as a threat to peace and security in the Caribbean and Latin America.
• Leader's military adviser: Iran ready for emerging 'war of corridors' to boost strategic sway Press TV 28 Oct 2025 -- A top military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has declared the emerging "war of corridors" a decisive arena in international relations, and a new arena for Iran's strategic influence.
• Who's Behind A New Black Sea Luxury Resort Complex? Politically Connected Belarusians, That's Who. RFE/RL 28 Oct 2025 -- By the posh standards of the hotels and mansions scattered about the Black Sea ski resort favored by Russia's elite, a nearby hillside complex that is nearing completion is nothing unusual.
• Doorstop - Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister of Australia 28 Oct 2025
• Opening remarks ASEAN-Australia Summit Prime Minister of Australia 28 Oct 2025
• Japan-China Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Oct 2025
• Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Trump's Visit to U.S. Aircraft Carrier "George Washington" Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Oct 2025
• Japan-U.S. Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 28 Oct 2025
• US, Japan Sign Framework Deal to Secure Supply of Critical Minerals, Rare Earths Sputnik 28 Oct 2025 -- US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed on Tuesday a framework agreement aimed at ensuring a stable supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi US Dept. of State 28 Oct 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 28 Oct 2025
• Interior Minister Meets with Syrian President in Riyadh SPA 28 Oct 2025 -- Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met today in Riyadh with President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic
• Syrian President Receives Foreign Minister, Minister of State Al-Aiban SPA 28 Oct 2025 -- President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic received Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban today at his residence in Riyadh. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Syrian President's visit to the Kingdom to participate in the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference
• Russian, Syrian Defense Ministers Discuss Promising Areas of Cooperation Sputnik 28 Oct 2025 -- Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held a meeting with Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and discussed the practical implementation of promising areas of cooperation, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
• Cameroon: Statement by the Spokesperson on the presidential election European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 Oct 2025 -- The European Union takes note of the proclamation by the Constitutional Council, on 27 October 2025, of the results of the presidential election.
• Paul Biya re-elected president of Cameroon People's Daily 28 Oct 2025 -- Paul Biya has been re-elected president of Cameroon for an eighth term, securing 53.66 percent of the votes, the country's Constitutional Council announced Monday.
• Statement attributable to the Secretary-General - on Cameroon's presidential election UN Secretary-General 28 Oct 2025
• Press statement by President António Costa following his meeting with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan EC/CEU 28 Oct 2025
• Romania's repeat presidential election 2025: ODIHR limited election observation mission final report OSCE 28 Oct 2025 -- Romania's May repeat presidential election was efficiently managed, and recent efforts by the authorities to improve electoral integrity were notable.
• ASEAN, China ink free trade upgrade Philippine News Agency 28 Oct 2025 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China signed on Tuesday morning the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol.
• Turks In Montenegro Endure Attacks, Threats, And Vandalism RFE/RL 28 Oct 2025 -- Montenegro has seen a surge in violent incidents targeting Turkish immigrants since the weekend, including vandalism, physical attacks, and verbal threats of lynching.
• Shaheen, Booker, Coons, Kaine, Rosen Statement Ahead of Elections in Tanzania US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 28 Oct 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Coons (D-DE), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) issued the following statement ahead of the general elections to be held in Tanzania on Wednesday, October 29:
• World enters 'new era' of climate action - but progress must accelerate UN News 28 Oct 2025 -- While urging countries to accelerate action, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday following the release of a new report on updated national climate commitments.