- We have emerged stronger from challenging situations but we remain vigilant, Vice Minister G. M. Tučkutė describes the state of cybersecurity in Lithuaniaon June 3, 2023 at 8:55 am
June 1, Vice Minister of National Defence Greta Monika Tučkutė and Director of the National Cyber Security Centre (Lith. NKSC) under the MoD Liudas Ališauskas reviewed the current cybersecurity situation in Lithuania nad presented the main achievements this year.
- Counter-Terrorism: EU and Australia hold dedicated dialogueon June 3, 2023 at 8:54 am
The European Union and Australia held a Counter-Terrorism Dialogue on 2 June in Brussels.
- COVID-19 tops most reported infectious disease in Beijing for five consecutive weekson June 3, 2023 at 8:54 am
COVID-19 has continued to be the most reported infectious disease in Beijing for five consecutive weeks, media reported Friday citing latest weekly report of Beijing municipal health authority, as sporadic reports of COVID-19 reinfections have kept increasing in some Chinese cities recently, causing public concern over whether there will be a new wave of the virus.
- Main opposition party delays election protest following threat from Cambodia’s leaderon June 3, 2023 at 8:53 am
Cambodia’s main opposition Candlelight Party has delayed plans for a demonstration following a public threat from Prime Minister Hun Sen to jail the party’s vice president and other members.
- The Azadi Briefing: Taliban Attempts To Ease Its International Isolationon June 3, 2023 at 8:53 am
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- Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Call with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucicon June 3, 2023 at 8:53 am
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- Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Call with Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurtion June 3, 2023 at 8:53 am
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- Ethnic Serbs Again Gather In North Kosovo As West Pushes Diplomatic Solution To Crisison June 3, 2023 at 8:53 am
Protesters have again gathered in front of municipal buildings in several cities in northern Kosovo as Western diplomats ratchet up pressure on Pristina to hold fresh elections to defuse tensions over the installation of ethnic Albanian mayors that sparked clashes between ethnic Serbs and NATO peacekeepers earlier this week.
- U.S. Envoy Warns About Russian Efforts To Use Disinformation To Divide U.S. Allies In Balkanson June 3, 2023 at 8:53 am
The Kremlin is "weaponizing information" to divide U.S. allies in the Balkans, and media outlets in the region should increase efforts to detect Russian disinformation and distinguish it from the truth, a top U.S. diplomat said on June 1 in an interview with RFE/RL.
- Joint Statement of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Cape Town, South Africa, 1 June 2023on June 3, 2023 at 8:52 am
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- Sudanese forces clash in Khartoum after ceasefire talks break downon June 3, 2023 at 8:52 am
Sudan’s warring parties have clashed in the capital overnight and into Friday morning after the failure to maintain a ceasefire and ease the humanitarian crisis, which was worsened by the US sanctions.
- Address by Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, at the High Level Meeting of Speakers of Parliaments of NATO Member Countrieson June 3, 2023 at 8:52 am
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- The President called for further strengthening of NATO’s defense capabilitieson June 3, 2023 at 8:51 am
On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda addressed a high-level meeting of the speakers of the parliaments of NATO member countries in Vilnius and called for continued full support for Ukraine and strengthening of the Alliance’s defense capabilities.
- Minister Landsbergis: Lithuania and the entire Baltic Sea region have become a role-model of resilience to Russian hybrid and other attacks, the growing scale of threats motivates our vigilanceon June 3, 2023 at 8:51 am
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- Declaration of the 20th Council of the Baltic Sea States Ministerial Session in Wismar, Germanyon June 3, 2023 at 8:51 am
The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) – consisting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland and Sweden, and the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy – met for its 20th Session in Wismar on 2 June 2023 at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany.
- The Netherlands – MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS)on June 3, 2023 at 8:51 am
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) Baseline (B/L) VII Strike Length Launcher Modules (either system or standalone) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $110 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Exercise Intrepid Maven 23.3 Concludes in the United Arab Emirateson June 3, 2023 at 8:50 am
Intrepid Maven 23.3 concluded in the United Arab Emirates on May 22. The exercise included more than 100 U.S. Marines and Sailors, alongside partnering elements of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, who conducted infantry-based close-quarters combat training, live-fire close-air support exercises, and expeditionary airfield operations at several training locations throughout the country.
- U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somaliaon June 3, 2023 at 8:50 am
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of the Somali National Army engagements against al Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike in the vicinity of Wayanta, Somalia on June 1.
- Joint Statement Following the Meeting Between National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyanon June 3, 2023 at 8:50 am
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- Statement on the looting of humanitarian warehouses in Sudanon June 3, 2023 at 8:49 am
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemns the looting of one of the agency’s logistics hubs in south-central Sudan. The attack on WFP’s warehouses in El Obeid puts food assistance for 4.4 million conflict-affected people at risk.
- Zimbabwe Opposition, Rights Groups Bemoan Passing of ‘Patriotic Bill’on June 3, 2023 at 8:49 am
Opposition and rights groups in Zimbabwe are bemoaning this week’s passing of a so-called "Patriotic Bill" by the lower house of parliament, which they say curtails several fundamental freedoms enshrined in the country’s constitution.
- 9 Die in Clashes in Senegal, Following Opposition Leader’s Sentencingon June 3, 2023 at 8:49 am
Nine people were killed in clashes in Senegal on Thursday, after protests erupted following the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
- Cameroon Officials Say Prominent Traditional Ruler Freed After 18 Months of Separatist Captivityon June 3, 2023 at 8:49 am
A prominent traditional leader in Cameroon’s troubled Northwest region has been freed after 18 months of being held captive by separatists. Government officials say Cameroon’s military rescued Fon Kevin Shumitang in battles with separatist fighters, but the fighters insist that they set the traditional ruler free.
- US, Chinese Defense Officials Talk at Key Summiton June 3, 2023 at 8:49 am
A top Chinese defense official has spoken with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, potentially signaling a thaw in relations after Beijing rejected multiple U.S. requests for discussions.
- US Defense Secretary, at Asian Security Summit, Urges Dialogue with Chinaon June 3, 2023 at 8:49 am
U.S Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Saturday that dialogue between the United States and China is essential to avoiding miscalculations that could lead to conflict, adding he was deeply concerned by Beijing’s unwillingness to engage in crisis management between the two militaries.
- USS Shoup Departs Sendai, Japanon June 3, 2023 at 8:48 am
The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) departed Sendai, Japan after a port visit, June 1.
- UN agency for Palestine refugees on verge of financial collapseon June 3, 2023 at 8:48 am
The United Nations on Friday appealed for sustainable funding for its agency that supports Palestine refugees, UNRWA, which is on the brink of financial collapse.
- Sudan: Crisis fuels ‘desperate’ situation for civilians, as Security Council demands unhindered humanitarian accesson June 3, 2023 at 8:47 am
As the crisis in Sudan enters its second month, UN agencies and partners warned on Friday that the conflict between rival military groups since mid-April is fuelling an increasingly "desperate" situation for civilians, especially in the nation’s capital.
- Outer Hebrides missile defence exercise brings NATO togetheron June 3, 2023 at 8:47 am
A multinational exercise at the MOD Hebrides Range in Scotland last month saw 4,000 service personnel from 13 nations hone their skills and connect with allies.
- UNITAMS mandate renewal underlines that the UN will continue to support peace and democracy in Sudan: UK statement at the Security Councilon June 3, 2023 at 8:47 am
Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
- Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Finnish Foreign Minister Haavistoon June 3, 2023 at 8:47 am
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- Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Marinon June 3, 2023 at 8:47 am
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- Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Marinon June 3, 2023 at 8:47 am
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- Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arabian Peninsula Affairs Daniel Benaim And Deputy Special Envoy to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ian McCary On the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Saudi Arabiaon June 3, 2023 at 8:47 am
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- Designation of Laurent Salvador Lamothe – Former Haitian Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and External Cooperation – for Involvement in Significant Corruptionon June 3, 2023 at 8:46 am
"Today, I am announcing the designation of Laurent Salvador Lamothe, former Haitian Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and External Cooperation, for his involvement in significant corruption."
- Defence Forces to purchase armoured 6×6 personnel carrierson June 3, 2023 at 8:46 am
Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Defence Forces to procure armoured 6×6 personnel carriers from Patria. A total of 91 armoured personnel carriers with equipment will be procured for the Army. In addition to the vehicles, user and maintenance training are included in the procurement, which also includes a provision to procure more vehicles, at the most 70.
- Finland to Buy 91 Personnel Carriers for Army From Finnish Makeron June 3, 2023 at 8:46 am
The Finnish Defense Ministry said on Friday it will purchase 91 armored personnel carriers for the army under the international Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) project from Finnish manufacturer Patria.
- Foreign Minister Urges Developing Future Cooperation with BRICS to Achieve Prosperityon June 3, 2023 at 8:44 am
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen to develop future cooperation with the BRICS group to achieve collective prosperity, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, said Friday.
- Belarusian Union Activist Sentenced To 42 Months On Charge Of Insulting Lukashenkaon June 3, 2023 at 8:43 am
A court in Minsk has sentenced union activist and genetics scientist Alyaksandr Kandratsyuk to 42 months in prison for allegedly insulting authoritarian ruler Alyaksandr Lukashenka amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent and civil society in Belarus.
- Iranian Air Force Commander Says Tehran Needs New Russia-Made Su Fighter Jetson June 3, 2023 at 8:43 am
Tehran needs new Russia-made Su fighter jets, but the date of their supply to the Iranian squadron depends on the authorities’ decision, Commander of the Iranian air force Brig. Gen. Hamid Vahedi said on Friday.
- Iran’s objectives are in alignment with BRICS’s goals: FM Amir-Abdollahianon June 3, 2023 at 8:43 am
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran’s objectives are in alignment with those of the BRICS and Tehran — along with other like-minded countries — could be a "reliable partner" for the group of emerging economies. along with other like-minded countries — could be a "reliable partner" for the group of emerging economies. could be a "reliable partner" for the group of emerging
- Security Forces Fire On Protesters In Abdanan Demonstrating Over Student’s Deathon June 3, 2023 at 8:43 am
A group of citizens in the western Iranian city of Abdanan, took to the streets chanting anti-government slogans on June 1 to protest the suspicious death of 21-year-old student Bamshad Suleimankhani. Several protesters were injured when security forces opened fire on them, local sources reported.
- Amnesty Blasts Iran’s ‘Shameless’ Use Of Executions For Drug-Related Caseson June 3, 2023 at 8:43 am
Amnesty International says Iran’s prisons have turned into "killing fields" with the number of people executed on drug-related charges almost triple this year compared with 2022, calling it a "shameless rate" that exposes the regime’s "lack of humanity."
- Treasury Sanctions Iranian Company Aiding in Internet Censorshipon June 3, 2023 at 8:43 am
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating the Iran-based technology company known as "Arvan Cloud," two senior employees of Arvan Cloud, and an affiliated company based in the United Arab Emirates for their roles in facilitating the Iranian regime’s censorship of the Internet in Iran.
- Designation of Arvan Cloud and Affiliates That Have Aided Internet Censorship in Iranon June 3, 2023 at 8:42 am
Today, the United States is announcing additional sanctions in our effort to support the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the freedom of expression both online and offline including the freedom to access information via the Internet.
- US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran under pretext of ‘censorship’ accusationson June 3, 2023 at 8:42 am
The United States has announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting tech firms and two of their senior employees for their alleged role in "censorship or other activities" on the Internet.
- New U.S. Sanctions Take Aim At Company Responsible For Internet Censorship In Iranon June 3, 2023 at 8:42 am
The United States has issued fresh sanctions targeting Iranian technology company Arvan Cloud, two employees of the company, and an affiliated firm for their roles in helping Tehran censor the Internet in the country, the Treasury Department said.
- Days After Belgium Released Iranian Diplomat, Iran Frees One Danish And Two Austrian-Iranian Citizenson June 3, 2023 at 8:42 am
European governments confirmed on June 2 that one Danish and two Austrian-Iranian citizens have been released by Iran after mediation efforts by Oman and Belgium.
- Iran says freed Danish prisoner, two Iranians on humanitarian groundson June 3, 2023 at 8:42 am
Iran has freed a Danish prisoner as well as two Iranians on humanitarian grounds, according to a senior judiciary official.
- Iran can be reliable partner for BRICS: FMon June 3, 2023 at 8:41 am
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that The Islamic Republic of Iran, along with other like-minded and interested countries, can be a reliable partner for BRICS in future.