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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore, May 30, 2025 (EDT)/May 31, 2025 (Singapore). Hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the event is an opportunity to discuss the region’s most pressing security challenges and engage in important bilateral talks.
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@marines assigned to @i_marine_expeditionary_force and the Philippine Marine Corps participate in the annual exercise KAMANDAG aimed at defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing training in combined operations for the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
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“We are going to be imposing a 25% increase. We’re going to bring it from 25% to 50%—the tariffs on steel into the United States of America—which will even further secure the steel industry in the United States.” –President Donald J. Trump
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In honor of National Foster Care Month, the White House welcomed foster and adoptive families for tours and a viewing of the President’s Marine One departure on the South Lawn. #BeBest #FosteringTheFuture
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From Wall Street to Quantico, the path to becoming a special agent is unique. Our agents are shaped by their previous experiences which help them prepare, prevent, and protect. Joseph’s story is one of many. Do you have what it takes?
Learn more about the Special Agent journey, visit https://fbijobs.gov/special-agents.
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America’s FBI is of the people, for the people. Go beyond the badge with real FBI agents doing extraordinary things. We never take our eyes off the mission: Upholding the U.S. Constitution and protecting the American people.
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The FBI Most Wanted Posters represent the tradition and legacy of law enforcement for the past 100 years. Today, the Bureau continues this legacy by tackling crimes in new, innovative ways in order to safeguard communities.
Learn more about what it takes to protect the nation as a special agent. Visit https://fbijobs.gov/special-agents.
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Behind every emergency is a group of dedicated individuals who are ready to help. Using expert skillsets, they are there to mitigate threats, prevent crimes, and keep us all safe. Vast career experiences build great special agents.
Learn more about the Special Agent journey, visit https://fbijobs.gov/special-agents.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Lead. Innovate. Protect. These principles can set you up to become an incredible special agent. Our agents bring a wide array of skills that help them drive investigations that keep our communities safe. Set yourself apart.
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Watch ICE San Antonio arrest Honduran illegal alien Jose Martinez-Ulloa. If you don’t have legal status, it’s time to self-deport. By self-deporting, noncriminal illegal aliens can:
• Skip the ICE arrest
• Get a free flight home
• Receive a $1,000 stipend
In Al-Jundi Al-Majhool Square – the once-throbbing heart of Gaza City, where national celebrations were held and flags proudly raised – music teacher Ahmed Abu Amsha now resides with his family in a tattered tent, after more than 19 months of displacement due to war.
Abu Amsha founded a musical group called “GPS” (Gaza’s Peaceful Sounds), made up of displaced children with musical talents.
Inside the camp, children and youth gather to play a variety of instruments under the tents—a surreal sight in a war-torn zone. Despite the complete lack of basic necessities
The United Nations observed the 77th International Day of UN Peacekeepers, honouring their service and sacrifice. Since 1948, over 2 million peacekeepers have served in 71 operations. Over 4,400 peacekeepers have fallen in the line of duty, including 57 in 2024.
Comments to the media by Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of The United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and Chair of the Arab Group, on behalf of Permanent Representatives of the Arab Group, on the developments in dealing with the Palestinian issue (situation in Gaza) in the Security Council and the General Assembly.
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
This week at State:
– Secretary Rubio announces new visa policies that put America first
– We recognize the sacrifice of our Nation’s fallen heroes on Memorial Day
– Ambassador Thomas Barrack is now Presiden Trump’s Special Envoy to Syria
– We warn U.S. citizens to not travel to Venezuela for any reason
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This week’s edition of EU Archives dives deep into the democratic aspects of the European Union with the first European elections being held in 1979. Four years prior, the British had to decide whether they wished to remain part of the European Communities. And the third anniversary traces back even further into the past.
Dive with us into the European Commission’s audiovisual archives and discover important anniversaries with our new weekly AV history teaser!
Upcoming anniversaries in the teaser:
· 1955: Messina Conference in Rome to establish a more united Europe
· 1975: Referendum: Should the UK leave the European Communities?
· 1979: First European Elections
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Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Deputy Spokesperson Houston recaps changes to visa vetting processes to bolster our national security, the Department’s forthcoming reorganization, the Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange, and our efforts to stop Iran from ever acquiring a nuclear missile.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
CNBC: “They’re powerful numbers — up 0.6% in January, up 0.7% in February, up 0.5% last month, up 0.8% this month. This is a GREAT four-month start to any year.”
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The reorganization plan for the State Department will result in a more agile Department, better equipped to promote America’s interests, and keep Americans safe across the world.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was honoured with the International Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany, calling for a return to a spirit of boldness and the building of a more independent Europe.
Noon Briefing by Mr. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– UN Peacekeepers Day
– Deputy Secretary-General
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– West Bank
– Yemen
– Sudan
– Democratic Republic of the Congo
– Democratic Republic of the Congo/Humanitarian
– Security Council/Afternoon
– Economic Community of West African States
UN PEACEKEEPERS DAY
Today is International Day of UN Peacekeepers. In his message for the Day, the Secretary-General said we honour the service of peacekeepers who step into danger with courage to help those who need protection, to preserve peace, and to restore hope in some of the world’s most challenging contexts.
At 2:45 pm, the Secretary-General will lay a wreath to honour the more than 4,400 United Nations peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1948.
And at 3:00 p.m., the Secretary-General will present awards to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year, Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana and the UN Woman Police Officer of the Year, Superintendent Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone.
Both of them serve with our peacekeeping mission in Abyei.
DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL
The Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. She is attending the First High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation. She is doing that on behalf of the Secretary-General.
In the morning, the Deputy Secretary-General travelled to observe first-hand the impact of climate change on Tajikistan’s glaciers. She commended international efforts to protect glaciers ahead of COP30, noting their critical role in safeguarding water sources, ecosystems, and communities. In this context, she said that the “Early Warnings for All” initiative is key to strengthening climate resilience and helping vulnerable populations prepare for climate-related shocks.
Also today, she met with the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, as well as with Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country. She acknowledged Tajikistan’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and the it’s leadership in advancing the global climate, water, and glacier preservation agenda — rooted in cooperation and multilateralism.
Tomorrow, the Deputy Secretary-General will participate in the Opening Session of the International Conference on Glacier Preservation.
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
The UN Humanitarian Country Team of the Occupied Palestinian Territory issued a statement warning that the new militarized distribution system does not meet the needs of people in Gaza. It puts them at risk, and runs contrary to humanitarian principles.
The Humanitarian Country Team, which brings together UN agencies and NGOs, stressed that the Israeli authorities have undermined the capacity of our own teams on the ground to deliver genuine humanitarian assistance that would reach the most vulnerable groups. Despite these challenges, our team continues to deliver aid where possible. Once again, they reiterated that fundamental humanitarian principles are non-negotiable.
On the ground, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that air strikes and other attacks continue across the Gaza Strip.
There are reports that scores of people were killed, and hundreds injured over the past 24 hours, including children and other civilians.
Full Highlights:
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Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day of Peacekeepers.
“With unwavering courage, United Nations peacekeepers step into danger – to help protect thosewho need protection, preserve peace, and restore hope in some of the world’s most challengingcontexts.
Today, we honour their service.We draw inspiration from their resilience, dedication and courage.And we remember all the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice for peace.More than 4,400 peacekeepers have died in service – 57 last year alone.We will never forget them – and we will carry their work forward.The focus of this year’s International Day of Peacekeepers is on “the future of peacekeeping”.Today, peacekeepers face increasingly complex situations in an increasingly complex world:Growing polarization and division around the globe …Operations made even more dangerous from a multiplicity of threats such as terrorism…Targeting of peacekeepers through deadly misinformation…And challenges that transcend borders – from the climate crisis to transnational crime.As we look ahead, it is essential that peacekeepers have what they need to do their jobs.This is the shared responsibility of the United Nations and Member States.The Pact for the Future – adopted last year at the United Nations – includes a commitment toadapt peacekeeping to our changing world.This challenge is also an opportunity:To analyse what makes peacekeeping operations successful…
To better understand what hinders them…And to help design new future-focused models that are anchored in political solutions,adequately resourced, and have mandates that are achievable, with clear exit strategies.The first step – reviewing our peace operations – is underway.And together, we will keep pushing this vital effort forward.Now more than ever, the world needs the United Nations — and the United Nations needspeacekeeping that is fully equipped for today’s realities and tomorrow’s challenges”.
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