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• Pentagon Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing DoD 22 Apr 2022
• Future APL 69 Conducts Builder's and Acceptance Trials US Navy 22 Apr 2022 -- The Navy's newest berthing barge, Auxiliary Personnel Lighter (APL) 69, recently conducted Builder's and Acceptance Trials in Pascagoula, Mississippi.Builder's Trials consist of a series of in-port tests and demonstrations that allow the shipbuilder, VT Halter Marine, and the Navy to assess the craft's systems to ensure installation in accordance
• Statement from Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks on Earth Day DoD 22 Apr 2022 -- Every day at the Department of Defense, we see the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation here in the United States and around the world.
• U.S. Marine Corps Deactivates Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 USMC News 22 Apr 2022 -- The oldest flying squadron of Marine Aircraft Group 24, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, "Pegasus," cased its colors and deactivated during a ceremony here today.
• Italy supports NATO collective efforts with F-35A deployment to Iceland NATO 22 Apr 2022 -- An Italian Air Force F-35A fighter detachment is lined up to deploy to Iceland in support of NATO's enduring Air Policing efforts in the High North.
• Chair of the Military Committee commends Bulgaria for reinforcing NATO's Collective Defence NATO 22 Apr 2022 -- On 20-21 April 2022, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer was in Bulgaria, where he met with its President, H.E. Mr. Rumen Radev, the Prime Minister, H.E. Mr Kiril Petkov, the Minister of Defence, Mr. Dragomir Zakov and the Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov. He also visited the Novo Selo Training Area and the Graf Ignatievo Air Base.
• Swedish NATO Support Reaches Record High as Gov't Promises Faster Membership Decision Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The NATO debate in the historically non-aligned Scandinavian nations Sweden and Finland became especially charged in the wake of elevated security tensions in Europe, reaching its peak when Russia launched its military operation to demilitarise and de-Nazify Ukraine which, in the West, is portrayed as a threat.
n city of Kunduz, in the latest in a series of deadly attacks in the war-ravaged country.
• Canada announces artillery and other additional military aid for Ukraine Canada 22 Apr 2022 -- As the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, committed earlier this week, Canada has provided heavy artillery to the Security Forces of Ukraine, as Ukraine has requested.
• Weapons Systems or Commercial Capabilities for Ukraine Security Assistance SAM.GOV 22 Apr 2022 -- In particular, the Department is exploring options which would accelerate production and build more capacity across the industrial base for weapons and equipment that can be rapidly exported, deployed with minimal training, and that are proven effective in the battlefield. To that end, the Department seeks information from across industry on weapons systems or other commercial capabilities related to air defense, anti-armor, anti-personnel, coastal defense, counter battery, unmanned aerial systems, and communications (e.g., secure radios, satellite internet).
• Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 22 Apr 2022 -- As of April 22, the United States has now committed more than $4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $3.4 billion since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked invasion on February 24.
• Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine (Roll Up) As of April 21, 2022 DoD 22 Apr 2022 -- On April 21, President Biden authorized a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $800 million tailored to meet critical Ukrainian needs for today's fight as Russian forces launch a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine. This authorization is the eighth drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021 bringing the U.S. commitment to more than $4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 22 Apr 2022
• Biden announces 800 mln USD in additional security aid to Ukraine People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the United States will provide Ukraine with an additional package of security assistance worth 800 million U.S. dollars to help it defense against Russia's military operation.
• Day 58: Biden unveils another $800 million military package for Ukraine Press TV 22 Apr 2022 -- US President Joe Biden has unveiled a new package of $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, which includes howitzers, armored vehicles, and tactical drones, amid the raging war in the country.
• PM Johnson: UK Training Ukrainian Soldiers to Use Armoured Vehicles Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers are training in the United Kingdom learning how to use Mastiff, Husky, and Wolfhound armored fighting vehicles, as well as having drills in Poland that involve anti-aircraft defense systems, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
• US officials land in Solomon Islands to pressure it over China's 'military base' Press TV 22 Apr 2022 -- A White House delegation has arrived in Honiara to hold talks with the Solomon Islands government amid rising concerns over a security pact the Pacific island nation recently signed with China.
• China military PR video hints at 3rd aircraft carrier launch Radio Free Asia 22 Apr 2022 -- A newly released military propaganda video suggests that the third aircraft carrier of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) could be launched soon, Chinese media and experts said.
• China's commerce ministry solicits on export restriction targeting military use Global Times 22 Apr 2022 -- Chinese commerce ministry on Friday solicited regulations on export control of dual-use items, the latest extension of the specific guidelines for export controls, more than a year since China enacted in December 2020 the Export Control Law, which authorizes the Chinese government to take countermeasures against any countries or regions that abuses export-control measures and poses threat to China's national security and interests.
• US Vows Response If China Establishes Permanent Base on Solomon Islands Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The United States will respond accordingly if China establishes a permanent military presence on the Solomon Islands, the White House said on Friday.
• PLA Navy implies imminent launch of China's 3rd aircraft carrier Global Times 22 Apr 2022 -- One day ahead its 73rd founding anniversary on Saturday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Friday released a promotional video on China's aircraft carrier program, in which it gave a very obvious hint that the country's third aircraft carrier will be officially revealed soon.
• CSBC Corp. delivers 4,000-ton patrol vessel to Coast Guard CNA 22 Apr 2022 -- Domestic shipbuilder CSBC Corp. delivered the second of four 4,000-ton patrol vessels on order to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) at a ceremony in Kaohsiung on Friday.
• Exercise Diamond Shield concludes Australia DOD 22 Apr 2022 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has successfully completed the first two exercises in the 2022 Diamond Series for the third biennial Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC). Exercise Diamond Shield, the second of the three exercises, concluded in April 2022.
• UK woos India with new security partnership to push it away from Russia Press TV 22 Apr 2022 -- The UK and India have agreed on a "new and expanded" defense and security partnership during British premier Boris Johnson's visit to New Delhi amid efforts to keep India away from Russia.
• UK Offers India 'British Know-How' to Build its Own Advanced Fighter Jets Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The UK's offer to India to develop fighter jets domestically comes at a time when the South Asian country, the world's second largest arms importer, has been trying to reduce its defence import bills through domestic manufacturing.
• Britain and India Enhance Security, Economic Ties VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- India and Britain have agreed to boost economic as well as defense ties that could eventually help New Delhi move away from its dependance on Russian arms.
• U.S.-EU: Consultations between EEAS Secretary General Stefano Sannino and United States Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman US Dept. of State 22 Apr 2022 -- The following is the text of a joint press release by the U.S. Department of State and the European External Action Service.
• Statement on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meeting with Secretary Gustavo Beliz of Argentina The White House 22 Apr 2022
• Department Press Briefing – April 22, 2022 US Dept. of State 22 Apr 2022

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• 22 April 2022 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 22 Apr 2022
• Afghanistan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest attacks across the country European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Apr 2022
• Bombing At Mosque, Religious School In Northern Afghanistan Kills 33, Taliban Says RFE/RL Gandhara 22 Apr 2022 -- An explosion at a mosque and religious school in northern Afghanistan's Kunduz region during Friday Prayers has killed at least 33 people, a Taliban official said on April 22.
• Mosque bomb blast in northern Afghan city of Kunduz kills 33 Press TV 22 Apr 2022 -- At least 33 Afghan people, including children, were killed and 43 others wounded after an explosion tore through a mosque in the norther
• At Least 33 Afghans Killed, 43 Injured After Mosque Blast in Kunduz Province Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The blast took place just a day after another Afghan mosque was hit by a powerful explosion in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The attack which left at least 30 people dead and 80 injured, was claimed by the Daesh terror organisation.
• Another Mosque Bombing Kills Dozens in Afghanistan VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- Afghanistan's Taliban authorities said Friday a bomb blast inside a packed mosque in northeastern Kunduz province has killed at least 33 worshipers, including children.
• Malaysian media, officials urged not to fan hatred of Rohingya amid hunt for escapees Radio Free Asia 22 Apr 2022 -- Malaysian police have detained two Rohingya they suspect of having instigated a riot and mass breakout at a detention center that led to six escapees being fatally struck by vehicles on a highway in the middle of the night, authorities in northern Kedah state said Friday.
• Junta chief offers Myanmar's ethnic armies rare in-person peace talks Radio Free Asia 22 Apr 2022 -- Myanmar junta chief, Snr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, on Friday offered to meet with leaders of armed ethnic groups to end conflict in the country's remote border regions but was met with a mixed response from the armies, who said the military has broken vows in the past and needs to deliver on promises of peace.
• Aliyev Says Won't Recognize Armenia's Territorial Integrity Unless Peace Deal Signed RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says his country will refuse to recognize Armenia's territorial integrity unless Yerevan signs a bilateral peace deal in line with proposals made by Baku.
• France Blames Russian Mercenaries in Mali for False Claims About Mass Graves VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- The French military has accused Russian mercenaries of creating a mass grave and falsely blaming it on the French.
• Rights experts call for action to address rising violence in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory UN News 22 Apr 2022 -- The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday called for a probe into Israel's response to the escalating violence surrounding the Al Asqa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.
• 31 Injured in Israel at Site Sacred to Both Muslims and Jews VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- The Palestinian Red Crescent said 31 people were injured Friday, including 14 who were taken to hospitals, when violence erupted on a Jerusalem compound that is considered sacred to both Jews and Muslims.

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• Meeting with permanent members of Security Council President of Russia 22 Apr 2022 -- Vladimir Putin held a briefing session, via videoconference, with permanent members of the Security Council.
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on the suspension of the Russian Federation's status as a permanent observer with the OAS Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Apr 2022
• U.S. Vice President, Meta CEO Among Dozens Banned By Russia For 'Russophobic Narrative' RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has expanded a travel ban on U.S. officials to include U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and 27 other prominent Americans.
• The Week In Russia: The Kursk And The Moskva RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- A Russian flagship sinks and President Vladimir Putin stays silent. More than 5 million people have fled Ukraine, where evidence of atrocities mounts while Putin sets its sights on the east and south. Meanwhile in Moscow, fears that Putin's war on Ukraine will leave Russia's "economy crippled, its security compromised, and its global influence gutted" are growing, a report says.
• Dutch Subsidiary Of Russia's Alfa Bank Declared Bankrupt RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- A Dutch court has declared the Russian-owned Amsterdam Trade Bank (ATB) bankrupt after it was caught up in sanctions related to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
• Russia Court Orders Opposition Activist Held Over Charges He Distributed False Information RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- A Russian court has ordered pretrial detention for prominent Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian Army, his lawyer said.
• Russia imposes personal sanctions on U.S. vice president, Meta CEO People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- Russia has imposed personal sanctions on 29 U.S. citizens, including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and 61 Canadian citizens, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
• Xi unanimously elected delegate to 20th CPC National Congress People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regional congress was held in Nanning city from Thursday to Friday to elect the region's delegates to the 20th National Congress of the CPC. Xi Jinping, a candidate nominated by the CPC Central Committee and put to vote in the Guangxi electoral unit, was elected by a unanimous vote.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on April 22, 2022 PRC MofA 22 Apr 2022
• Sherman's criticism against China for "supporting" Russia a cliché and old trick of throwing mud : FM spokesperson Global Times 22 Apr 2022 -- US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Shermans criticism against China for "supporting" Russia is a cliché and old trick of throwing mud, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a routine Friday briefing, and he tugged the US to look into the mirror first before pointing finger to others.
• Hong Kong's Chinese University evicts student media as PolyU cuts ties with union Radio Free Asia 22 Apr 2022 -- A Hong Kong university has evicted a student newspaper and radio station, after another cut ties with its student union, amid an ongoing crackdown on freedom of speech on university campuses in the city.
• Why China Tells the World It's Prospering as Economic Problems Deepen VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- Under former Chinese Communist Party leader Mao Zedong, local leaders who feared being branded as rightists falsified reports of grain production.
• Taiwan to allow permanent residency for Hong Kong, Macau professionals CNA 22 Apr 2022 -- Professionals from Hong Kong and Macau who have been working in Taiwan for at least five years will soon become eligible to register as permanent residents of the country, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Thursday.
• Construction of New Power Bases Brisk in DPRK KCNA 22 Apr 2022 -- The struggle for building new power bases is vigorously conducted across the country.
• CoEfforts Made to Improve Railways in DPRK KCNA 22 Apr 2022 -- The Ministry of Railways has made progress in the work for guaranteeing the security of railways by concentrating its efforts on producing concrete sleepers and repairing railway structures.
• South Korean President Moon Confirms Exchanging Letters With North Korean Leader Kim Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The office of South Korean President Moon Jae-in confirmed on Friday that he has exchanged letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in April in which they both agreed that significant results have been achieved in inter-Korean relations and their further development is possible.
• Top DPRK leader exchanges letters with S. Korean president People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un exchanged personal letters with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday.
• In North Korea, a soldier's biggest threat may be the censor Radio Free Asia 22 Apr 2022 -- The North Korean military is harshly punishing soldiers for divulging "sensitive" information —including their location or unit's size — in letters back home, sources in the military told RFA.
• 'Lies And Hypocrisy': Iran's Parliament Speaker Under Fire Over Family's Reported Shopping Spree In Turkey RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is facing calls to resign after members of his family were reported to have gone on a recent shopping spree in Turkey.
• India Has Received Eight Times More Russian Oil Tankers Since Ukraine Crisis Began: Report Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The US has expressed displeasure over India purchasing Russian oil amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis. Russian oil deliveries account for less than one per cent of India's overall annual imports, while New Delhi said it requires 5 million barrels per day, 60 per cent of which is supplied by Gulf nations.
• US, Cuba Talk About Accepting More Deportees VOA 23 Apr 2022 -- U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington this week to discuss a record number of Cubans arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, and to determine whether Cuba is willing to start accepting Cuban deportees.
• Former Kazakh Security Chief's Nephew Added To Wanted List On Corruption Charge RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- A nephew of the former head of Kazakhstan's Committee of National Security (KNB), who was arrested after deadly anti-government protests in January, has been added to the country's wanted list.
• Turkey's Gezi Park Trial Nears Its End VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- The long-running trial of Turkish activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala nears its end as he and seven other defendants delivered their final defense statements on Friday.
• Mali Military Government Announces Two-Year Plan for Transition to Elections Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- Mali's ruling military government has finally bowed to months of pressure and announced the beginning of a new transition "process" toward restoring democracy, nearly a year after the previous process was interrupted by a coup d'etat.
• Timor-Leste: Statement by the Spokesperson on the second round of Presidential elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Apr 2022 -- Timor-Leste conducted the second round of presidential elections on 19 April. The election was peaceful, orderly, and confirms Timorese people' commitment to democratic values. These are the fifth presidential elections since the country regained independence in 2002.
• Indonesia wants Chinese lender to fund overrun for high-speed rail line Radio Free Asia 22 Apr 2022 -- Indonesia will ask the China Development Bank to finance 75 percent of the nearly U.S. $2 billion cost overrun for the construction of a Beijing-backed fast train project linking the capital Jakarta with Bandung, a project official said Thursday.
• Turkmen Consumers Face Jail Time If Caught Buying Too Much Bread RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- Consumers in Turkmenistan may pay a lot more than money for their daily bread after officials warned that anyone found buying more than their allotted share of the staple could be jailed.
• At least 10 million children face severe drought in the Horn of Africa - UNICEF UNICEF 22 Apr 2022 -- The number of children facing severe drought conditions across the Horn of Africa has increased by more than 40 per cent in the space of two months, warns UNICEF. Between February and April, the number of children facing the impact of drought including acute hunger, malnutrition and thirst increased from 7.25 million to at least 10 million.
• Cambodia Hires DC Firms to Burnish Image, Attract Investment VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- The Cambodian government has hired a U.S. law firm and a public relations company to promote a positive image of Prime Minister Hun Sen's government.