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• Latest in Ukraine: New Batch of US Classified War Documents Leaked VOA 07 Apr 2023
• Russians Accused of Doctoring Leaked Western Documents on Ukraine War VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Classified U.S. and NATO planning documents related to the war in Ukraine have appeared on social media, prompting officials in Washington to scramble to have them removed from Twitter and other online platforms.
• Leak of 'secret' US-NATO war plan against Russia prompts Pentagon probe Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Confidential documents detailing the US and the NATO military alliance plans to militarily assist Ukraine in launching a spring offensive against Russia have surfaced online, prompting a Pentagon probe.
• U.S. Reviewing Online Appearance Of Sensitive Documents Related To Ukraine, Pentagon Says RFE/RL 07 Apr 2023 -- The U.S. government is investigating the leak of documents that include details of U.S. and NATO aid to Ukraine.
• New classified US military documents leaked online: Report Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- A new batch of classified documents that appear to detail American national security secrets from Ukraine to the Middle East to China has been reportedly leaked on social media sites.
• New Leak of Classified Docs on Ukraine, China & Middle East Prompt Pentagon Probe Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- US defense and intelligence officials are investigating the leak of a number of classified documents online related to the situation in Ukraine, China and the Middle East.
• Virginia Guard Provides Maintenance Support in Germany Army News 07 Apr 2023 -- Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 3647th Maintenance Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, supported the Joint Multinational Readiness Center during an exercise at Hohenfels Training Area in Hohenfels, Germany, March 4-18.
• US Army brigades from the 101st Screaming Eagles transfer authority in Romania Army News 07 Apr 2023 -- Soldiers assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team "BASTOGNE" and the 2nd Brigade Combat Team "STRIKE", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), held a transfer of authority ceremony and a combined arms capabilities demonstration on March 31, 2023, at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania.
• Readout of the U.S.-Singapore Mid-Term Defense Review DoD 07 Apr 2023
• Parallel Processes Can Speed Up Weapons Acquisition, Vice Chairman Says DoD News 07 Apr 2023 -- Taking the parallel versus sequential route in the acquisition process, might speed up the way the Defense Department gets new systems into the hands of warfighters, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
• Marine Corps Installations West tests readiness in an all-hazards environment USMC News 07 Apr 2023 -- The 21st Century has ushered in monumental changes that affect the daily life of many Americans. These shifts also impact military installations and operations uniquely. The evolution of modern warfare through rapidly maturing warfighting domains like cyber-space and the digital information environment present challenges that require consistent and diverse levels of understanding and assessment.
• Oceania Maritime Security Initiative: U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Ship Rider Patrol Micronesian Waters US Navy 07 Apr 2023 -- In the 200 nautical miles of ocean that constitutes the Federated States of Micronesia Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS26), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 109 assist in enforcing international fisheries laws during their Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) mission.
• USS Carl Vinson Completes Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem US Navy 07 Apr 2023 -- Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) completed Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP) while out to sea in the 3rd Fleet area of operations, Apr. 4.
• After joining NATO, Finland plans to buy Israeli missile defense systems Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Finland has announced its plan to procure the joint US-Israeli-made David's Sling long-range missile defense system, after joint the US-led military alliance NATO.
• China's AC332 multirole, plateau-operable helicopter makes maiden flight Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- China's brand-new multirole helicopter, the AC332, successfully completed its first full-state flight in Binhai New Area, North China's Tianjin Municipality on Friday, with its developer saying that the aircraft will provide strong support for emergency rescue, transportation and general aviation needs from people in the country's vast plateau areas.
• Taiwan's National Defense University partners up with Czech counterpart CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Taiwan's National Defense University (NDU) on Friday said its president traveled to Czech Republic in February to formalize a partnership with the university's counterpart in the Central European country, which could include joint research and regional security evaluations.
• U.S. 'absolutely needs' to expedite weapons delivery to Taiwan: McCaul CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- The members of a visiting American congressional delegation believe that the United States "absolutely needs" to expedite weapons deliveries to Taiwan, U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul said Friday in Taipei.
• U.S. 'actively reviewing' arms deliveries to Taiwan: State Department CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- The U.S. Department of State said Thursday that the Biden Administration is looking to speed up weapons deliveries to ensure Taiwan is better able to defend itself.
• Japanese Coast Guard Continues Search for Military Helicopter VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Japan's Coast Guard is continuing search and rescue operations Friday for the Japanese military helicopter that disappeared from radar Thursday off the nation's southwest islands near Taiwan.
• US Helps to Remove Landmines Left Behind After Wars in Southeast Asia VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- The U.S. is committed to removing landmines and other explosive remnants of the war in Vietnam throughout Southeast Asia, according to an annual report released by the State Department.
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Ivoirian Prime Minister Achi US Dept. of State 07 Apr 2023
• Joint Statement on the United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations US Dept. of State 07 Apr 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kyrgyz Republic on the occasion of United States-Kyrgyz Republic Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABCs) in Washington.
• Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Welcoming Developments in Iraq's Energy Sector The White House 07 Apr 2023

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• Afghanistan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Taliban banning Afghan women from working for the UN EC/CEU 07 Apr 2023
• Unrecognized Taliban Aims To Boost Legitimacy By Wresting Control Of Afghan Diplomatic Missions RFE/RL 07 Apr 2023 -- More than 18 months after toppling the internationally recognized Afghan government and forcibly seizing power, the Taliban remains unrecognized by any country.
• Saudi Arabia informed Yemenis of decision to end war: Reports Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly informed the so-called Yemeni presidential leadership council of the decision to put an end to the devastating war in Yemen after eight years of aggression.
• Pakistan Claims Arrest Of Armed Group's Leader As Security Committee Plans Operation Against Militants RFE/RL 07 Apr 2023 -- The Pakistani Army claimed on April 7 that it arrested the leader of an armed group that has been responsible for numerous attacks as the country's national security committee said it plans to launch a new nationwide operation to root out Islamist militants.
• Pakistan Says Top Baluch Rebel Commander Captured VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Pakistan announced Friday its intelligence operatives had captured a "hardcore" separatist militant commander plotting terrorist attacks in southwestern Baluchistan province.
• Attacks in Israel, West Bank Kill 3 VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Israeli officials say suspected Arab militants carried out two separate attacks Friday, killing three people and wounding six others.
• Terrorist Attacks in Tel Aviv and the West Bank US Dept. of State 07 Apr 2023
• Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel Government of Norway 07 Apr 2023
• Calls for de-escalation at Jerusalem's holy sites: Foreign Secretary statement UK FCDO 07 Apr 2023 -- Foreign Secretary calls for de-escalation and respect for Status Quo arrangements at Jerusalem's holy sites.
• Iran urges global action against Israel over aggression on Gaza, Lebanon Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Iran has condemned the latest atrocities committed by the Israeli regime against civilians in southern Lebanon and the besieged Gaza Strip, urging the international community and responsible global bodies to take "effective and deterrent" action against Israel.
• Defense Minister: Lebanese army ready to confront Israel Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Lebanon's Minister of National Defense in the caretaker government has vowed that the Lebanese army is ready to confront any confrontation with the Israeli army and warned that the escalation in South Lebanon threatens the country's security and stability.
• Hezbollah chief meets Hamas officials in Beirut amid rising tension over Israeli raids on al-Aqsa Mosque Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has met with a delegation of senior Hamas officials in Beirut, as tensions are simmering across the occupied Palestinian territories over Israeli forces violently storming the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and attacking Palestinian worshipers.
• Lebanon Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Vital Irrigation Canal - Authorities Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Israeli strikes damaged a vital canal in southern Lebanon used to bring water to large swathes of farmland, the head of the Litani River authority told Sputnik on Friday.
• Lebanese Forces Ready to Counter Any Aggression, Defense Minister Says Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Lebanese forces are ready to counter any aggression against the country and will take necessary measures to ensure security of Lebanon's southern regions, Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem said on Friday.
• Israel Boosts Infantry & Artillery Presence in South, North Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday it had expanded its infantry and artillery deployment in the south and north of the country to prepare for possible escalation amid continuing rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip.
• Israeli military strikes targets in Lebanon following al-Aqsa retaliation Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli military has announced striking certain targets inside Lebanon, from which dozens of rockets were fired earlier at the occupied territories in retaliation for the occupying regime's crackdown on Palestinian worshipers at the al-Aqsa Mosque's compound.
• Week of fierce fighting forces 50,000 to flee Kale township in Myanmar's north Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- Heavy artillery began raining from the sky onto villages to the north of Kale township on March 30, touching off what would become a week of fierce fighting between junta troops and local armed opposition forces.
• Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan President of Russia 07 Apr 2023 -- President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the Armenian side's initiative.
• Ghana Beefs Up Security Near Burkina Border as Ethnic War Attracts Terrorists VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Ghana has deployed 1,000 special forces to its northern border with Burkina Faso after gunmen this week shot at immigration officers in a border town, killing one. The attack has sparked fears that Islamist militants in Burkina Faso are stirring unrest to expand in the region.
• Somalia Bans Guns From Streets of Mogadishu VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced Friday that his government has banned people from carrying weapons on the streets of Mogadishu, the country's capital.
• Letters to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia The White House 07 Apr 2023
• Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia The White House 07 Apr 2023
• EACRF Achieves Full Deployment After Arrival of South Sudan Troops in Eastern DR Congo Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Following a deterioration of the security situation in eastern DR Congo, where the rebel group M23 started an uprising against the government, the member states of the East African Community (EAC) decided to create a regional force with a mandate of ensuring peace and stability in the country.
• Nigerian Officials and Locals at Odds About Number of Casualties from Attack VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Nigeria has deployed security forces to a village in central Benue state where state police say suspected herders killed 10 people this week. But Nigerian media report dozens were killed, citing a local community leader. Herders and farmers frequently clash over land rights for grazing.
• Ethiopia Aims to Build 'Centralized Army' by Disbanding Regional Special Forces Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- The announcement, however, follows reports of skirmishes between the federal and Amhara regional forces hours before, when Amhara Special Forces refused to hand over their weapons as part of the integration process.

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• Russian Lawmaker Proposes Tougher Sentences For Terrorism, Treason RFE/RL 07 Apr 2023 -- Russian legislators have proposed amendments to the Criminal Code to toughen sentences for people convicted of terrorism and high treason.
• Talks on Ukrainian Crisis Must Take Russia's Interests Into Account: Lavrov Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu held a press-conference after bilateral talks. During the talks, the two diplomats discussed Russia-Turkiye bilateral relations, the situation in Ukraine, Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
• Biden Extends Emergency Authorizing Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine for Another Year Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- US President Joe Biden has signed an order on Friday prolonging the national emergency concerning Russia sanctions over the situation in Ukraine for another year.
• Letters to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation The White House 07 Apr 2023
• Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation The White House 07 Apr 2023
• U.S. Journalist Detained In Yekaterinberg Charged With Espionage, Say Russian News Agencies RFE/RL 07 Apr 2023 -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has formally charged an American journalist detained last week in Yekaterinburg with espionage, Russian news agencies reported on April 7.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Mevlut Cavusoglu Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Apr 2023
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Mevlut Cavusoglu following talks, Ankara, April 7, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Apr 2023
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on April 7, 2023 PRC MofA 07 Apr 2023
• China takes countermeasures against Hudson Institute, Reagan library People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- China has decided to take countermeasures against the Hudson Institute, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the relevant people in charge of these organizations, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.
• Federated States of Micronesia Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties to China VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- The Micronesian Congress has reaffirmed the Federated States of Micronesia's diplomatic ties with China after outgoing President David Panuelo had urged a switch to Taiwan.
• European Commission chief's comments on Uyghurs fall short of expectations Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed human rights issues with China's Xi Jinping during a high-level meeting on Thursday in Beijing, a rare move for European leaders who usually avoid the topic when they visit the Chinese capital for talks.
• China's reported construction of undersea internet cable is normal business activity, beneficial to data security: analyst Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- China's reported construction of an undersea internet cable is a normal business activity to meet data transmission requirements and will also be beneficial to maintaining data security, said an industry analyst.
• China's forex reserves rise in March as dollar weakens Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- China's foreign exchange reserves came in at $3.1839 trillion at the end of March, up 1.62 percent or $50.7 billion from a month earlier, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said on Friday.
• China mulls ban on export of rare earth magnet tech amid tensions with US Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- China is reportedly mulling a ban on the export of technologies used to produce high-performance rare earth magnets deployed in electric vehicles, wind turbine motors and other products amid rising tensions with the US.
• Book on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era published People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- A book on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era has been published and is available nationwide.
• Xi Jinping Holds an Informal Meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Guangzhou PRC MofA 07 Apr 2023 -- On the afternoon of April 7, 2023, President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Pine Garden in Guangzhou City of Guangdong Province.
• China-France-EU trilateral talks set right course for ties Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- During talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that cooperation and common ground between China and the EU outweigh competition and differences, and China is prepared to work with the EU to set the right direction and tone for China-EU ties, fully resume exchanges at all levels and revitalize mutually-beneficial cooperation in various fields, injecting fresh impetus into China-EU relations and global peace, stability and prosperity.
• Xi holds talks with French president on cooperation, China-EU relations, Ukraine crisis People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday, calling on both sides to enhance cooperation, promote relations between China and the European Union, and work jointly for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
• China to Build Out Satellite Network Amid Worries About Starlink's Military Use - Reports Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- China will launch 12,992 satellites into orbit to rival SpaceX's Starlink constellation amid calls from the military community to speed up the creation of a national network, after Elon Musk's project revealed its military capabilities in the Ukrainian conflict, US media has learned.
• Asia Fact Check Lab: Did Tsai's McCarthy meeting violate the 'One-China' principle? Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian, Ma Ying-jeou and Tsai - have transited through the United States.
• President Tsai returns to Taiwan after 10-day overseas trip CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) returned to Taiwan on Friday night, after a 10-day overseas trip with stops in Taiwan's diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize, as well as New York and California in the United States.
• President Tsai hopes successor will follow her foreign policy CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) told a press conference in the United States on Thursday that her foreign policy is in the best interest of Taiwan and she hopes her successor will follow in her footsteps.
• China Sanctions Two American Entities Over Taiwan Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- The Chinese authorities have sanctioned two US entities, namely the Hudson Institute and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, for violation of the one-China principle, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
• Barred from China...again. Beijing sanctions Taipei's de facto US ambassador Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- Beijing on Friday announced further sanctions against the Taiwanese de facto ambassador to the United States following the meeting between Taiwan's president and the U.S. House speaker, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said.
• MAC protests China's sanctions against Taiwan's U.S. envoy, 2 groups CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the top government agency in Taiwan handling relations with China, strongly protested China's blacklisting Friday of Taiwan's representative to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) and two Taiwanese groups.
• China imposes sanctions on two US organizations over hosting Taiwan's President Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- China has ordered sanctions against two American organizations for hosting Taiwan's visiting President Tsai Ing-wen during a recent trip to the United States.
• Taiwan's legislative speaker thanks Xi for helping his country grab eyeballs CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Legislative Speaker You Si-kun (游錫堃) on Friday thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) for helping Taiwan gain international media coverage by ramping up pressure on Taipei before and after the meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
• Ma concludes China trip, reaffirms '1992 consensus' CNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Former Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Friday wrapped up his 12-day trip to China, reaffirming the importance of the "1992 consensus" after returning to Taiwan.
• Ma Ying-jeou's trip to mainland aids cross-Strait relations: official People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- A Chinese mainland official on Thursday commended Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, on his visit to the mainland, saying the trip has aided cross-Strait relations.
• Ma Ying-jeou concludes mainland visit People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- A delegation led by Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, left for Taiwan from Shanghai on Friday, concluding their visit to the Chinese mainland.
• China deploys warships, aircraft near Taiwan for second day after Tsai-McCarthy meet Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- China has deployed warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day, Taiwanese officials said on Friday, as tensions mount between Beijing and the self-ruled island over a meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan April 7, 2023 ROC MND 07 Apr 2023
• The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release about media reports that "The special return plane of the President was interfered with by unknown sources" (April 7, 2023) ROC MND 07 Apr 2023
• Ma Ying-jeou concludes mainland trip with farewell by senior Taiwan affairs official from mainland; constructive for peace, exchanges Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- All issues at home can be properly resolved through consultation, and the Chinese mainland will facilitate exchanges and contacts between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, a senior mainland Taiwan affairs official told former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday during a farewell dinner in Shanghai, the last stop of Ma's maiden visit to the mainland before his return to Taiwan island on Friday.
• Update: China's top office on Taiwan affairs sanctions diehard separatist, two institutions advocating 'Taiwan independence' Global Times 07 Apr 2023 -- China's top office on the Taiwan affairs - the Taiwan Work Office of Communist Party of China Central Committee - announced on Friday to sanction diehard "Taiwan independence" separatist Hsiao Bi-khim, who colluded with the US and provoked confrontation between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits. Hsiao and her family members are prohibited from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.
• Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trips through U.S.: Truths and Facts People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- In disregard of China's strong opposition and solemn representation, the United States has allowed Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's "transit" trip through the United States and the high-profile meeting between Tsai and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
• Sanctions against diehard "Taiwan independence" separatist Bi-khim Hsiao announced People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- A spokesperson for the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday announced sanction measures against diehard "Taiwan independence" separatist Bi-khim Hsiao.
• Reinforcement of Major Machine-building Industrial Bases Brisk in DPRK KCNA 07 Apr 2023 -- True to the resolutions of the Sixth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, the machine-building industrial sector of the DPRK is stepping up the work for expanding production capacity and modernizing production bases.
• AUKUS Disrupts International Nuclear Non-proliferation System and Sparks off Arms Race KCNA 07 Apr 2023 -- An international affairs analyst, Ri Jong Su, on Friday released the following article entitled "AUKUS crumbles international Nuclear Non-Proliferation system and sparks off arms race":
• North Korea confiscates dollars and yuan after declaring foreign currency illegal Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- North Korea banned the use of foreign currency this month and has begun confiscating yuan and dollars from citizens by stopping them on the street for random searches, sources in the country told Radio Free Asia.
• Joint Statement by the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan Special Representatives for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) US Dept. of State 06 Apr 2023 -- The following text is a joint statement by the U.S. Special Representative for the DPRK Sung Kim, the Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Gunn, and Japanese Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Funakoshi Takehiro, following a trilateral meeting on April 7, 2023, in Seoul.
• China, France support restoration of talks to lift sanctions on Iran IRNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Following French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Beijing, China and France issued a joint statement on Friday in which they supported the political and diplomatic talks to lift sanctions on Iran.
• French, Iranian FMs meet in Beijing, stress expansion of ties IRNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his French counterpart Catherine Colonna met in Beijing on Thursday evening, taking advantage of the simultaneous presence of the high-ranking delegations of the two countries in China.
• Iran, France agree to continue talks to overcome challenges: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran and Paris have a common stance that talks should be continued based on mutual respect in order to overcome the existing challenges.
• Tehran vows retaliation after Baku's 'radical' moves against Iranian teachers, diplomats Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Iran says it will take "diplomatic countermeasures" in response to Azerbaijan's radical and unconstructive positions against Iranian teachers and diplomats residing in Baku.
• Some Azeri officials' acts unconstructive, contrary to neighborly norms: Spox IRNA 07 Apr 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani considered some harsh acts of Azerbaijan Republic government as emotional, unconstructive and contrary to peaceful neighborly norms.
• Saudi-Iranian reconciliation hailed People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed on Thursday to resume their diplomatic relations and reopen embassies in each other's country within 60 days, as their top envoys met in Beijing following the two countries' diplomatic rapprochement under a China-brokered deal last month.
• Myanmar junta sentences strike leader to a further 34 years in prison Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- A prison court in Sagaing region's Monywa township has sentenced student activist and anti-regime strike leader Wai Moe Naing to 34 years in prison.
• As China expands investment in Myanmar, experts warn of public backlash Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2023 -- Death and destruction is everywhere in Myanmar, and it's getting worse by the day. But at least one country doesn't seem to mind.
• Putin, Lukashenko pledge to boost Russia-Belarus integration People's Daily 07 Apr 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko vowed on Thursday to push ahead the integration process between the two countries.
• Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 06, 2023) India MEA 07 Apr 2023
• 'Blindsided': US spy chief reportedly expresses frustration over Saudi ties with Iran, Syria Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- CIA Director William Burns has reportedly expressed frustration over Riyadh's outreach to Tehran and Damascus as observers point to waning US influence in the West Asian region.
• Ugandan Court Charges Government Minister With Corruption VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Activists in Uganda are welcoming the rare prosecution of a government minister on corruption charges but are skeptical that other high-level officials will be charged in the scandal.