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• Department of Defense Deploys Capabilities in Support of U.S. Embassy Personnel in Sudan DoD 20 Apr 2023
• CTF 150 Seizes $23 Million in Illegal Drugs in Indian Ocean US Navy 20 Apr 2023 -- A warship operating in support of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 seized illegal drugs worth a total estimated U.S street value of $23 million from a fishing vessel transiting international waters in the Indian Ocean, April 19.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Guantanamo Bay Detainee Transfer Announced DoD 20 Apr 2023 -- The Department of Defense announced today the repatriation of Said bin Brahim bin Umran Bakush (ISN 685) from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Government of Algeria.
• DOD General Counsel Delivers Keynote Remarks at U.S. Cyber Command Legal Conference DoD 20 Apr 2023
• DOD Produces Climate Assessment Tool, Strengthens Climate Cooperation With Six Allies DoD 20 Apr 2023 -- Two years ago at the Climate Leaders Summit led by President Joseph R Biden Jr., Honorable Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III committed to produce tailored versions of the DOD Climate Assessment Tool (DCAT) for six allies: Australia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom.
• Vice Chiefs Talk Recruiting Shortfalls, Readiness Issues DoD News 20 Apr 2023 -- The Army, Navy and Air Force will not make enlistment goals this year, officials told the House Armed Services subcommittee on readiness, yesterday.
• USS Chung Hoon Departs Subic Bay, Philippines After Scheduled Port Visit US Navy 20 Apr 2023 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) departed Subic Bay, Philippines, following a scheduled port visit, April 17.
• EUCOM: US Surveillance Aircraft Still Conduct Operations in Black Sea Region Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- The US European Command (EUCOM) told Sputnik on Thursday that the United States continues to operate surveillance aircraft in the Black Sea region after reports emerged that it had stopped flying Global Hawk drones there.
• Russia Completes Surprise Inspection of Pacific Fleet Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- Russia completed the surprise inspection of the Pacific Fleet that confirmed the high readiness of troops and forces to repel the aggression of a potential enemy, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
• Kremlin: Nuclear Arsenals of France, UK De Facto Under Control of US Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- The nuclear arsenals of France and the United Kingdom are de facto under the control of the United States, and in this regard, the reduction of nuclear potential of Russia and the United States should be discussed taking this factor into account, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
• Countries Joining NATO Face Security Risks Including Nuclear - Russian Envoy to Canada Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- Nations joining the NATO bloc will face increased security risks, including nuclear, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Thursday.
• Stoltenberg Visits Kyiv, Says 'NATO Stands With Ukraine' DoD News 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, today, and his very presence in embattled Ukraine sent the message to the people of the country that "NATO stands with Ukraine," he said.
• Secretary General in Kyiv: NATO stands with Ukraine NATO 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Ukraine on Thursday (20 April 2023) for talks with President Zelenskyy and his government. Mr Stoltenberg underlined NATO's enduring support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia's brutal war of aggression. "NATO stands with you today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes," said Mr Stoltenberg.
• During First Visit To Kyiv Since War Began, Stoltenberg Says Ukraine's 'Rightful Place' Is In NATO RFE/RL 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia's invasion last year, telling Ukrainians their country's future belongs in the alliance as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy proclaimed that "it is time" an invitation was extended to join the group.
• NATO Says Aiding Ukraine Cost $165Bln in Military Funding Since Early 2022 Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg estimates that the price of military assistance to Ukraine has topped 150 billion euros ($165 billion) since February 2022, the alliance said on Thursday.
• Netherlands to purchase Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine Netherlands Ministry of Defence 20 Apr 2023 -- Together with Denmark, the Netherlands is to purchase 14 Leopard 2 A4 tanks for Ukraine. These main battle tanks will be delivered to Ukraine as soon as possible, after first undergoing an overhaul. Delivery of the tanks is expected to take place in 2024.
• Netherlands, Denmark to Send 14 Leopard Tanks to Ukraine in 2024 Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- A total of 14 Leopard 2 tanks purchased by the Netherlands together with Denmark will be delivered to Ukraine in 2024, the Dutch Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
• Zelensky asks for more weapons as NATO chief visits Kiev Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked the visiting North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General to help Kiev gain access to more weapons to continue its war against Russia.
• Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Briefs US Europe Commander on Kiev's Needs Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the head of Ukraine's armed forces, said on Thursday he had discussed Ukraine's military needs with Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of the US European Command Christopher Cavoli.
• Spain's New Military Aid for Ukraine to Include Naval Defenses Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles plans to announce a new shipment of military equipment to Ukraine that will include naval defenses during the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Friday, the Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
• Estonia sending Ukraine urgently needed ammunition Estonia MoD 20 Apr 2023 -- At their first cabinet meeting, members of the new Estonia cabinet supported Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur's proposal to send Ukraine the artillery ammunition it so urgently needs, as part of the European Union agreement to send Ukraine one million rounds of artillery ammunition.
• Emergency Descent of Air Munition From Su-34 Plane Damages Houses in Belgorod Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- The damage to the houses in the Russian city of Belgorod has been caused by an emergency descent of aviation munition from a Su-34 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. There are no reported casualties.
• HMAS Anzac embarks on regional presence deployment Australia DOD 20 Apr 2023 -- The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac-class frigate, HMAS Anzac,has commenced a regional presence deployment to Southeast Asia.
• Strategic infrastructure for Allies and Lithuanian military built in Šiauliai Lithuania MND 20 Apr 2023 -- One of the principal long-term projects of the Ministry of National Defence is investment in infrastructure development at the Lithuanian Air Force Base at Šiauliai.
• India & Thailand review defence ties during 8th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok India PIB 20 Apr 2023 -- 8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue was held in Bangkok on April 20, 2023. The meeting was co-chaired by Special Secretary, Ministry of Defence, India Smt Nivedita Shukla Verma and Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence of Ministry of Defence, Thailand General Nuchit Sribunsong. During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries.
• PARTICIPATION OF INDIAN AIR FORCE IN EXERCISE INIOCHOS-23 India PIB 20 Apr 2023 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-23, a multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. The exercise will be conducted at the Andravida Air Base in Greece from 24 Apr 2023 to 04 May 2023. The Indian Air Force will be participating with four Su-30 MKI and two C-17 aircraft.
• Over 200 new strategic drones added to Iran Army fleet IRNA 20 Apr 2023 -- Iran has added more than 200 domestically-produced strategic drones to its fleet of military equipment during a ceremony held in the capital Tehran.
• Iranian Army receives 200 long-range, strategic drones equipped with missiles Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Army has received more than 200 long-range strategic drones which have been designed and manufactured by the country's Defense Ministry in cooperation with the Army.
• Iranian Navy forces US nuclear submarine to surface in Persian Gulf IRNA 20 Apr 2023 -- Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has given new details about a warning issued by the Iranian naval forces to a US nuclear-powered submarine in the strategic Strait of Hormuz for the vessel to surface and change its direction.
• Iran's Navy forces US submarine to surface as it approaches Strait of Hormuz Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Navy says its Fateh (Conqueror) submarine has issued a stern warning to a nuclear-powered US submarine in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to surface.
• Iran Forces US Sub Sneaking Through Hormuz Strait to Surface Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- During National Army Day festivities on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lauded the military's efforts to bolster security against terrorism, and called on uninvited foreign forces that pose a threat to the Middle East's security to "leave the region as soon as possible."
• Papua New Guinea, United Kingdom tighten defense relationship Radio Free Asia 20 Apr 2023 -- Papua New Guinea and the United Kingdom signed a defense agreement that the Pacific island country's foreign minister said had been "gathering dust for many years," part of a renewed Western focus on the region after China's inroads.
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission The White House 20 Apr 2023
• Remarks by President Biden and President Gustavo Petro of Colombia Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 20 Apr 2023
• Leaders of US, Colombia Seek to Cooperate on Migration, Climate Change VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed to the White House the leftist President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, a country Biden described as the "keystone" to the Western Hemisphere.
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Búcaro US Dept. of State 20 Apr 2023
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with French Director General for Foreign Relations and Strategy Rufo US Dept. of State 20 Apr 2023
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France The White House 20 Apr 2023
• President Macron spoke by phone with U.S. President Joe Biden. Élysée - President of France 20 Apr 2023
• Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The White House 20 Apr 2023
• Joint Statement from the United States and Colombia following the Bilateral Meeting Between President Joe Biden and President Gustavo Petro The White House 20 Apr 2023
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby The White House 20 Apr 2023
• Digital Press Briefing with Major General Joel Vowell, Commanding General, U.S. Army Japan US Dept. of State 20 Apr 2023
• Department Press Briefing - April 20, 2023 US Dept. of State 20 Apr 2023

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Ukraine Conflict News


• 20 April 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 20 Apr 2023
• US Rules Out Talks on Afghan Taliban Recognition at UN-Hosted Meeting VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- The United States has rejected discussions about recognizing Afghanistan's Taliban leadership at a U.N.-hosted meeting scheduled for May 1-2.
• Yemen Prisoner Release Welcomed as a Step to Ending 8-Year Conflict VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- Yemen's complex eight-year conflict has given the poorest Arab nation one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. But observers now say a prisoner release is marking a first step toward ending the war.
• Secretary Blinken's Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan US Dept. of State 20 Apr 2023
• Ambassadors of QUAD Countries to Sudan Urge Parties of the Conflict to Stop Fighting, Return to Dialogue SPA 20 Apr 2023 -- Ambassadors of QUAD countries (KSA, UAE, UK, US) to Sudan have urged parties of the conflict to stop the fighting and return to dialogue. On this matter, the QUAD ambassadors reiterate their support to the tripartite mechanism efforts.
• UNHCR gravely concerned as refugees fleeing fighting in Sudan arrive in Chad UNHCR 20 Apr 2023 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is greatly alarmed by the escalating violence in Sudan as the first refugees fleeing the fighting have found safety in Chad.
• UN Chief Calls for Cease-Fire in Sudan to Mark End of Ramadan VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate halt to fighting in Sudan on Thursday and appealed for a three-day cease-fire to mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to enable trapped civilians to seek safety and supplies.
• Escalating violence in Sudan puts millions of children at risk UNICEF 20 Apr 2023 -- "Five days of intense hostilities in Sudan, and four failed ceasefires, have already taken a devastating toll on the country's children. If the violence does not stop, this toll will only increase.
• Secretary-General's opening remarks to the press on Sudan UN Secretary-General 20 Apr 2023
• Sudan: Guterres calls for immediate ceasefire UN News 20 Apr 2023 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appealed for warring parties in Sudan to observe a ceasefire for at least three days so that civilians trapped in conflict zones can seek medical treatment, food and other essential supplies. His call to silence the guns during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, marking the end of Ramadan, followed a virtual meeting on the crisis, convened by the African Union (AU).
• Statement from Norway's ambassador to Sudan, dr. Endre Stiansen Government of Norway 20 Apr 2023
• Deaths top 300 as intense fighting enters sixth day in Sudan Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- More than 300 people have been killed since the fighting erupted between forces loyal to Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
• WFP warns Sudan fighting could plunge millions more into hunger WFP 20 Apr 2023 -- The explosion of violence in Sudan has the potential to plunge millions more into hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced to call a temporary halt to operations providing life-saving food and cash assistance in a country where a third of the population already struggles to get enough food to eat.
• Sudan's Military Says No Diplomatic Solution to Situation With Rapid Support Forces Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- Sudan's armed forces see no options for a diplomatic solution to the situation with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan, Sudan's military spokesman Gen Brigadier Nabil Abdallah told Sputnik on Thursday.
• Sudan Rival Forces Declare New 24-Hour Cease-Fire After Failure of Tuesday Attempt VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- Rival forces battling in the streets of Sudan's capital declared a new 24-hour cease-fire Wednesday, a day after a similar truce attempt failed.
• US Pushing Countries to Repatriate IS Foreign Fighters Held in NE Syria VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- The United States has renewed calls for countries to take back their nationals who have been held in detention camps and prisons in northeastern Syria.
• Junta bombs Myanmar village again where earlier strike killed 200 Radio Free Asia 20 Apr 2023 -- Myanmar's junta on Thursday again bombed a village in northern Sagaing region where jet fighters had attacked only a week earlier, killing some 200 residents, according to sources.
• Over 20,000 people flee as Myanmar's military raids Sagaing region villages Radio Free Asia 20 Apr 2023 -- More than 20,000 locals abandoned their villages in Sagaing region's Khin-U township as Myanmar's military intensified its offensive against local People's Defense Forces.
• 57th round of Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 20 Apr 2023 -- Ambassador Bush voices strong UK support for the Geneva International Discussions (GID) as well as for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• EU Presidency Blasts Bosnian Serb Threats Of Secession, Anti-LGBT Laws RFE/RL 20 Apr 2023 -- Bosnian Serb leaders' repeated threats of secession from the rest of Bosnia-Herzegovina are "unacceptable" and are intensifying already high tensions in the region, the EU presidency said during a visit to Sarajevo on April 20.

News Reports

• Meeting of the Council for Local Self-Government Development President of Russia 20 Apr 2023 -- Vladimir Putin chaired a videoconference meeting of the Council for Local Self-Government Development.
• Lavrov Arrives in Cuba to Wrap Up Latin American Tour Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Cuba on a working visit, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
• US warns China of 'severe' consequences for helping Russia Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington seeks "constructive and fair" economic ties with China, while warning that the consequences would be "severe" if Beijing provided any material support or assistance to Russia in violation of US sanctions.
• EU Reportedly Believes Bloc 'Done' With New Sanctions Against Russia Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- The EU believes that it is "done" with new sanctions against Russia because if there are even more of them, there will be more exceptions to them than restrictions, British daily newspaper reported on Thursday, citing a senior EU official.
• EU Parliament Demands Russia Release Kara-Murza, Navalny, Other 'Political Prisoners' RFE/RL 20 Apr 2023 -- The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning the "politically motivated conviction" of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza and the continued imprisonment of opposition politician Aleksei Navalny.
• 'Not Just Political, But Actually Absurd': Ex-Navalny Coordinator, Charged With Extremism, Discusses Her Trial In Interview From Jail RFE/RL 20 Apr 2023 -- On April 19, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny testified by video link in the case of Lilia Chanysheva, the former head of Navalny's office in Bashkortostan, who is being tried in the regional capital, Ufa, for allegedly "creating and leading an extremist organization."
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to the Republic of Nicaragua Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Apr 2023
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks during a joint news conference with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Nicaragua Denis Moncada Colindres following talks, Managua, April 19, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Apr 2023
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to the Republic of Cuba Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Apr 2023
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on April 20, 2023 PRC MofA 20 Apr 2023
• China's diplomacy brings about 'global effect,' to meet world's need for peace, certainty, and recovery Global Times 20 Apr 2023 -- China has pressed the "accelerator" button, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang on the sideline of the "two sessions" in March, and it seems that in the first quarter of 2023, China's diplomacy has already had a "global effect," said experts.
• Chinese, US trade officials meet in Beijing amid growing talks of high-level visits Global Times 20 Apr 2023 -- Chinese and US trade officials met in Beijing last week and exchanged views on strengthening communication and cooperation, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) told a regular press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
• Chinese FM Qin Gang's Philippine trip eyes cooperation, regional issues amid US interference, hopes to avoid fluctuations in ties Global Times 20 Apr 2023 -- There is broad space for cooperation between China and the Philippines, and it is in the best interests of the Philippines to avoid becoming a pawn of the US against China, Chinese experts said Thursday, ahead of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang's scheduled visit to the Philippines this weekend, at the invitation of the Philippines' Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo.
• China and Australia in close contact over arranging Australian trade minister's visit to China: MOFCOM Global Times 20 Apr 2023 -- A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) confirmed on Thursday that China and Australia are in close communication on the arrangements for Australian trade minister Don Farrell's visit to China and said China welcomes mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation and exchanges between enterprises of the two countries.
• China slams Western hype over Antarctic station 'being used for surveillance purposes' Global Times 20 Apr 2023 -- The construction of China's new Antarctic station is in full compliance with international rules, and will enhance human knowledge of Antarctica while promoting the region's sustainable development, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday, while slamming Western media's hype of China "potentially using its Antarctic station for surveillance purposes."
• Joint statement by the Federal Foreign Office and the French Foreign Ministry on the sentencing and arrest of a number of human rights defenders in China Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Apr 2023
• US act to ban products from Xinjiang criticized by analysts, companies Global Times 20 Apr 2023 -- Nearly one year after the US enacted an act to ban all products from China's Xinjiang region due to the baseless forced labor allegation, some US politicians are hyping enforcement action and public scrutiny of American companies who seek to "skirt" the act. Analysts said the act has failed to force decoupling with China and has severely impacted international trade.
• Is the Taiwan Strait open to international vessels under international law? Radio Free Asia 20 Apr 2023
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan April 20, 2023 ROC MND 20 Apr 2023
• IRGC Ground Force disbands terror cells, captures terrorists in Sistan and Baluchestan province Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has managed to dismantle two foreign-backed terror cells and arrest as many terrorists during a string of operations in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan close to the border with Pakistan.
• IRGC dismantles terrorist groups, confiscates arms IRNA 20 Apr 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Sistan and Baluchestan province, in southeastern Iran, has identified and arrested bandits and terrorist groups who possessed hundreds of different weapons.
• Iran signs agreement in Russia to facilitate trade via INSTC IRNA 20 Apr 2023 -- Iran has signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Russia to facilitate cargo transit through its territory, especially via the International North-South Transportation Corridor (INSTC).
• United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network US Dept. of State 20 Apr 2023 -- The United States remains firmly committed to taking action to disrupt Iran's military programs and its procurement networks.
• Iranians React After Supreme Leader Rejects Referendums VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- Iranian political experts and social media users have been criticizing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after he ruled out holding popular referendums on state policies this week.
• Potential Suu Kyi Supreme Court Appeals Just for Show, Analysts Say VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- Myanmar's Supreme Court reportedly will hear appeals by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi of her convictions for corruption, election fraud and violations of state secrets laws.
• Indian court acquits 69 Hindus of killing Muslims during deadly 2002 sectarian riots Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- An Indian court has acquitted 69 Hindus, including a former minister, of the murder of 11 Muslims during devastating communal riots in the western state of Gujarat in 2002.
• Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 20, 2023) India MEA 20 Apr 2023
• Transcript of the Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday 20 April 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Apr 2023
• Report of the Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje, April 2023: UK response UK FCDO 20 Apr 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Bush responds to the report presentation by Ambassador Kilian Wahl, Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje.
• US Does Not Believe Syria Deserves Readmission to Arab League at This Time, State Dept. Says Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- The United States does not believe that Syria deserves readmittance to the League of Arab States at this time, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Thursday.
• WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks UN News 20 Apr 2023 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has carried out a month-long field mission to areas of northwest Syria devastated by the February earthquakes there, and in Türkiye, helping stem the risk of further disease outbreaks or full-blown epidemics.
• Türkiye starts delivery of natural gas from Black Sea field People's Daily 21 Apr 2023 -- Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aiming at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports.
• Hun Sen blasts 'lazy' ministers who don't respond to his messages Radio Free Asia 20 Apr 2023 -- Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday publicly lashed out at Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith and other top government officials for not being responsive to his online messages - and also called out Kanharith for a sexist online comment that recently caused an uproar.
• Current climate polices 'a death sentence' for the world, warns Guterres UN News 20 Apr 2023 -- If governments continue with the same environmental policies currently in place, the world will become 2.8°C hotter by the end of the century, which would be "a death sentence", warned the UN chief on Thursday.
• Ugandan Leader Declines to Sign Anti-LGBTQ Bill VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni declined to sign a bill that would require the death penalty for homosexuality in some cases and sent it back to Parliament for "strengthening."