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• US aggression against Yemen continues Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- The United States presses ahead with its aggression against Yemen, launching new airstrikes on various areas across the Arab country.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the 80th Reunion of Honor Ceremony on Iwo Jima (As Delivered) DoD 29 Mar 2025
• Hegseth Orders Civilian Workforce Realignment in DOD, Reopens DRP DoD News 29 Mar 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum yesterday directing the realignment of the Defense Department's civilian workforce.
• Hegseth Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima DoD News 29 Mar 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Iwo Jima today to join other senior U.S. and Japanese officials in commemorating the 80th anniversary of that island's major World War II battle.
• Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Joint Press Conference With Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo DoD 29 Mar 2025
• The President extends congratulations on the 21st anniversary of Lithuania's NATO membership President of the Republic of Lithuania 29 Mar 2025 -- On Saturday morning, President Gitanas Nausėda extended his congratulations to the people of Lithuania on the 21st anniversary of the county's NATO membership.
• Port of Chennai hosts solemn opening ceremony of INDRA NAVY 2025 Russian-Indian joint exercise Russia MoD 29 Mar 2025 -- The port of Chennai hosted a solemn opening ceremony of the INDRA NAVY 2025 Russian-Indian joint exercise.
• Vice defense minister attends delivery ceremony of Taiwan's 1st F-16 blk70 in U.S. CNA 29 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan's Vice Defense Minister Po Horng-huei (柏鴻輝) on Friday attended the delivery ceremony of the first F-16 C/D block 70 fighter jet that the country has purchased from the United States.
• The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement in response to the media coverage of "early arrival of wage raise for R.O.C. armed forces and the 3% salary increment for military personnel, public servants, and teachers." ROC MND 29 Mar 2025 -- Regarding the media coverage of " early arrival of wage raise for R.O.C. armed forces and the 3% salary increment for military personnel, public servants, and teachers," the Ministry of National Defense (MND) gave an explanation today (Mar. 29) as the following:
• The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining the "delivery ceremony of F-16C/D Block 70 fighter aircrafts." ROC MND 29 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (Mar. 29) that the United States held a delivery ceremony of "F-16C/D Block 70 fighter aircrafts" of the Republic of China Air Force on March 28, Eastern Standard Time (EST).
• Make in India Powers Defence Growth India PIB 29 Mar 2025 -- India's defence production has grown at an extraordinary pace since the launch of the "Make in India" initiative, reaching a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24. Once dependent on foreign suppliers, the country now stands as a rising force in indigenous manufacturing, shaping its military strength through homegrown capabilities. This shift reflects a strong commitment to self-reliance, ensuring that India not only meets its security needs but also builds a robust defence industry that contributes to economic growth.
• IRGC Navy cmdr.: Any attack on Iran's interests will be met with firm response Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned that any threats of military aggression against the Islamic Republic will be met with a resolute response.
• Sofia conference discusses Bulgaria's role in EU rearmament People's Daily 29 Mar 2025 -- The recent wave of rearmament in Europe presents new opportunities for boosting Bulgaria's defense industry, speakers of the Sofia Security Conference said Friday.
• The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command at the Conclusion of the Two-Division Exercise Israel Defense Forces 29 Mar 2025
• US-Philippines cooperation shouldn't target any third party: Chinese FM on US defense chief's claim of China 'threat' Global Times 29 Mar 2025 -- In response to reported remarks made by US defense chief Pete Hegseth during his visit to the Philippines that the two countries must stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of the threat represented by China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that whatever cooperation the US and the Philippines have, it should not target or harm any third party, still less spread accusations about phantom threats to incite confrontation and heighten tensions in the region.
• Analysts: PH-US defense cooperation getting on China's nerves Philippine News Agency 29 Mar 2025 -- The enhanced defense cooperation between the Philippines and the United States (US) is an "effective" strategy to deter conflict in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), political analysts said on Saturday.
• PH, Japan, US conduct another maritime cooperative activity in WPS Philippine News Agency 29 Mar 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), along with the naval units of Japan and the United States, conducted another "multilateral maritime cooperative activity" (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Friday.
• Trump administration officially shutters USAID after months of cuts Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has officially shuttered the US Agency for International Development (USAID), dealing a final blow to the foreign aid agency.

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• Missing Gaza rescue team 'executed' by Israeli forces, officials say Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- A week after a group of aid workers disappeared in Gaza's southern town of Rafah, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) says they are believed to have been "executed" by Israeli forces.
• 'Full-fledged war crime': Hamas slams Israeli strike on civil defense teams in Rafah Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has strongly condemned the Israeli military's attacks on Palestinian Civil Defense teams and paramedics from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, calling the assaults a "full-fledged war crime."
• Israeli military admits to firing on ambulances in Gaza Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- Israel's military has admitted it fired on ambulances in the Gaza Strip, with Hamas condemning it as a "war crime."
• 3,250 housing units destroyed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank's Jenin Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- The media committee at the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank says at least 3,250 housing units have become uninhabitable as a result of the Israeli military's ongoing offensive in the area, stating that the number of displaced persons from the region now stands at 21,000.
• Iran strongly condemns Israeli military aggression against Lebanon IRNA 29 Mar 2025 -- Tehran has strongly condemned Israel's latest military assaults on residential areas in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, calling them a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement between the Zionist regime and the Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah.
• No: 67, 29 March 2025, Regarding Israel's Attacks on Lebanon Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Mar 2025

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• Chinese military warns Philippines against provoking incidents People's Daily 29 Mar 2025 -- Chinese military conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea on Friday, said a spokesperson.
• PLA conducts routine patrols in South China Sea, warning the Philippines to stop provoking troubles in the region: spokesperson Global Times 29 Mar 2025 -- Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, stated the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea waters on Friday.
• American Woman Freed By Taliban, Second Release Of US Hostage In 8 Days RFE/RL 29 Mar 2025 -- An American woman has been released by the Taliban rulers in Afghanistan after being detained since February, the second freeing of a US citizen in the past eight days.
• Civilians Killed In Pakistani Drone Strikes Targeting Militants RFE/RL 29 Mar 2025 -- Multiple civilians, including women and children, were killed in a Pakistani military operation targeting militants in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a provincial official said.
• US embassy in Syria tells Americans to leave, warns of 'potential imminent attacks' Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- The US embassy in Damascus has issued an urgent advisory, calling on all American citizens to leave Syria immediately due to an increased risk of attacks during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic (scroll down for French) UN Secretary-General 29 Mar 2025
• UN chief strongly condemns killing of Kenyan peacekeeper in Central African Republic UN News 29 Mar 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General on Saturday strongly condemned an attack on peacekeepers serving with UN mission MINUSCA in the Central African Republic which left one Kenyan 'blue helmet' dead.

News Reports

• Over 300 student visas revoked as the U.S. cracks down on pro-Palestinian activism IRNA 29 Mar 2025 -- The United States has revoked the visas of over 300 foreign students for their involvement in pro-Palestinian protests at university campuses across the country.
• Greenland announces new autonomous gov't amid Trump pressure People's Daily 29 Mar 2025 -- Greenland announced the formation of a new autonomous government on Friday in Nuuk, the capital, just hours ahead of a visit by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to the Arctic island.
• Vance says Denmark must change approach as the U.S. pushes to own Greenland IRNA 29 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance has accused Denmark of doing a poor job ensuring the security of Greenland, demanding that the Scandinavian country change its approach as President Donald Trump pushes to annex the self-governing Arctic island.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Mar 2025
• Myanmar Quake Death Toll Crosses 1,600, Scores Still Missing RFE/RL 29 Mar 2025 -- The death toll of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Southeast Asia has climbed to more than 1,600 amid fears that the casualty figures will continue to rise in the war-torn nation and in neighboring Thailand.
• Myanmar quake: More than 1,600 reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts UN News 29 Mar 2025 -- Latest news reports indicate that over 1,600 have been killed in Myanmar with thousands injured following two powerful earthquakes on Friday which have left hundreds trapped under rubble.
• 1,600 killed in Myanmar quake, UN reports severe damage to critical infrastructure Radio Free Asia 29 Mar 2025 -- The death toll from Myanmar's massive earthquake soared past 1,600 on Saturday, state media said, as rescuers pulled survivors from rubble and the United Nations warned of severe damage to critical infrastructure and thousands left sleeping in the streets.
• Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. for Myanmar (29 March 2025) UNOCHA 29 Mar 2025 -- The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025 has caused widespread destruction and left a profound impact on the people in the region.
• China 'stands ready to do its best' to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, no deaths reported of Chinese nationals: Chinese FM Global Times 29 Mar 2025 -- A 37-member emergency medical rescue team from Southwest China's Yunnan Province arrived in Yangon, Myanmar on Saturday morning. They brought with them a total of 112 sets of emergency rescue equipment, including full-function life detection devices, an earthquake early warning system, portable satellites and drones.
• China ready to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Myanmar: FM spokesperson People's Daily 29 Mar 2025 -- China stands ready to do its best to provide emergency humanitarian assistance and support to the affected area in Myanmar in light of their need to help people there carry out disaster relief and rescue and pull through this trying time, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
• Statement on the Situation in Myanmar Government of Norway 29 Mar 2025
• Devastating earthquake in Myanmar claims over 1,000 lives, over 2,300 injuries People's Daily 29 Mar 2025 -- The devastating earthquake in Myanmar has claimed 1,002 lives, left 2,376 injured, and 30 people reported missing, according to the Information Team of the country's State Administration Council (SAC) in a report at around 11:20 a.m. local time Saturday.
• UK sends life-saving aid to the people of Myanmar following devastating earthquake UK FCDO 29 Mar 2025 -- UK Government announces a package of up to £10 million support to help the people of Myanmar following recent earthquake
• Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Operation Brahma (March 29, 2025) India MEA 29 Mar 2025
• 'OPERATION BRAHMA' - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS BY INDIAN ARMY India PIB 29 Mar 2025 -- In a swift response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28th March 2025, the Indian Army, under 'Operation Brahma', is deploying a specialised medical task force to provide urgent humanitarian assistance
• Syria reinstates Grand Mufti post, forms new Supreme Fatwa Council People's Daily 29 Mar 2025 -- Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday reinstated the post of Grand Mufti and established a new Supreme Fatwa Council, according to a decree released by the Syrian presidency.
• Mass protests sweep Istanbul over mayor's imprisonment IRNA 29 Mar 2025 -- Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators have taken to Istanbul's streets in the largest anti-government protests Turkey has witnessed in over a decade, rallying against the imprisonment of Ekrem Imamoglu, the opposition mayor and a key political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
• Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul to call for release of jailed mayor Press TV 29 Mar 2025 -- Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in the Turkish city of Istanbul to call for the jailed mayor of the city to be released.