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• Yemeni forces announce downing of US MQ-9 drone Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Yemeni Armed Forces have announced the downing of a US MQ-9 drone over Ma'rib Governorate, the 16th drone downed by the country since October 7, 2023.
• 'Formidable power': Yemen warns 'surprises in store' will astonish enemy Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Yemen's Defense Minister Major General Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi says the armed forces have become a "formidable power" amid the ongoing aggression by the United States and Britain, asserting that the Yemeni forces are now "difficult to defeat".
• American warplanes bomb Yemeni capital 13 times Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- The United States has carried out fresh acts of aggression against Yemen to force the Arab country to stop its support for Palestinians in Gaza.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Combat Arms Standards DOD 31 Mar 2025 -- This memorandum directs the military departments to develop comprehensive plans to distinguish combat arms occupations from noncombat arms occupations.
• Secretary of Defense Directed Review of Physical Fitness Standards for Combat Arms Occupations DoD 31 Mar 2025 -- The strength of our military is rooted in its high standards - they are the foundation of our military's power projection.
• Marine Corps Launches Attack Drone Team USMC News 31 Mar 2025 -- On Jan. 3, 2025, the Commanding Generals of Training Command, Maj. Gen. Anthony M. Henderson, and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, Brig. Gen. Simon M. Doran, established the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team in response to the rapid proliferation of armed first-person view drone technology and tactics.
• NASA, DoD Medical Components Integrate Aboard USS Somerset in Preparation for Artemis II Mission US Navy 31 Mar 2025 -- At a moment's notice, aeronautical capsules carrying astronauts streak through Earth's atmosphere, landing in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. When a space module carrying astronauts splashes down, a joint recovery team from the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA springs into action. The two organizations have collaborated on multiple missions throughout the years, prioritizing speed and, most importantly, safety.
• Department of Defense Completes Underway Recovery Test 12 with NASA US Navy 31 Mar 2025 -- NASA's Exploration Ground Systems Landing and Recovery team and the Department of Defense successfully completed the third recovery test for the crewed Artemis II mission aboard amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of San Diego, March 31.
• Three US Soldiers Found Dead In Vehicle Recovered From Lithuanian Bog As Search Continues RFE/RL 31 Mar 2025 -- The US Army said the bodies of three American soldiers have been found in a military vehicle that was submerged in a bog in Lithuania after it went missing during a training exercise several days ago.
• Foreign Minister Budrys: Lithuania Mourns with the US - Sincere Condolences for Fallen Soldiers Lithuania MFA 31 Mar 2025 -- Please accept my deep condolences for the tragic deaths of US soldiers during US-led training exercise.
• Ministry of National Defence expressed heartfelt condolences to families of the deceased U.S. servicemen Lithuania MND 31 Mar 2025 -- National Defence leadership expresses deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the members of the U.S. Contingent who perished in the lines of duty in Lithuania.
• The armored vehicle lost in Pabradė has been recovered Lithuania MND 31 Mar 2025 -- Six days into the intense rescue effort at Pabradė, the lost M88 armored vehicle has been hoisted out of the peat bog.
• The President extended condolences for U.S. soldiers who lost their lives during exercises in Lithuania President of the Republic of Lithuania 31 Mar 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda expressed his condolences over the tragic loss of three United States soldiers during a U.S.-led training exercise in the Švenčionys district of Lithuania.
• NATO Air Policing Mission in the Baltic states will be continued by Polish and Romanian air capabilities Lithuania MND 31 Mar 2025 -- On March 31 a Hand Over-Take Over ceremony took place at the Lithuanian Air Force Base in Šiauliai.
• Biggest support package to Ukraine so far increases Swedish support to SEK 29.5 billion for 2025 Government Offices of Sweden 31 Mar 2025 -- The Swedish Government has presented its largest military support package to Ukraine to date, valued at almost SEK 16 billion.
• AUKUS partners launch Innovation Challenge 2025 Australia DOD 31 Mar 2025 -- AUKUS partners have released the trilateral AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025, connecting our governments to the very best technology across our industrial and innovation sectors to deliver cutting-edge capabilities to our defence forces.
• Australia supports Pacific partners to maintain security at sea Australia DOD 31 Mar 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has completed this year's first maritime and aerial surveillance activity for Operation Solania in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
• NZ Army soldiers at forefront of future military tech New Zealand Defence Force 31 Mar 2025 -- Just over 200 kilometres outside Los Angeles in the Mojave Desert, the US Army's Fort Irwin National Training Centre has once again played host to the largest military experimentation exercise of its kind, Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PCC5).
• CURTAIN RAISER: EX TIGER TRIUMPH - 25 India PIB 31 Mar 2025 -- The Fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph, the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 01 to 13 Apr 25
• 'A glass chamber': IRGC says '50,000 American forces' in 10 military bases within Iran's reach Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warns that the US forces in the region are sitting in a "glass house" and should avoid "throwing stones at others."
• U.S. Trump administration moves to abolish USAID, eliminate remaining positions People's Daily 31 Mar 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is taking steps to formally dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and eliminate its remaining positions, according to the U.S. Department of State.

Defense Industry

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• Red Cross 'outraged' over Israeli killing of eight medics on duty in Rafah Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has said it is "outraged" at Israeli killing of eight medics while on duty in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
• Israel kills more Palestinians as Gaza death toll during Eid al-Fitr passes 85 Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- As Palestinians mark the second day of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which puts an end to the holy fasting month of Ramadan, new Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip kill more than two dozen people, including children.
• 'A salute to steadfastness': Hamas says Palestinians mark Eid amid Israeli aggression, starvation Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Palestinians are marking the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid "brutal Zionist aggression, siege, starvation, killing, and destruction."
• Hamas condemns 'sadistic' Israel after bodies of 14 medics are found in Gaza mass grave IRNA 31 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas has strongly condemned the "sadistic" Israeli regime after reports emerged that Israel executed 14 medical personnel in the Gaza Strip.
• Israeli forces kill nine Palestinians, including children, in southern Gaza IRNA 31 Mar 2025 -- Israeli attacks on southern Gaza have killed at least nine Palestinians, including women and children.
• Israeli forces set fire to Nour Shams refugee camp during Eid as West Bank onslaught rages Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Israeli forces have set fire to homes in Nour Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm during Eid al-Fitr as the large-scale onslaught in the northern West Bank continues unabated.
• At least 322 children reportedly killed in the Gaza Strip following breakdown of ceasefire UNICEF 31 Mar 2025 -- The breakdown of the ceasefire and resumption of intense bombardments and ground operations in the Gaza Strip has reportedly left at least 322 children dead and 609 injured - constituting a daily average of around 100 children killed or maimed over the past 10 days. Most of these children were displaced, sheltering in makeshift tents or damaged homes. These figures include children who were reportedly killed or injured when the surgical department of Al Nasser Hospital, in southern Gaza, was struck in an attack on 23 March.
• Gaza: UN relief chief demands 'answers and justice' following killings of first responders UN News 31 Mar 2025 -- The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on Monday called for "justice and answers" after Israeli forces killed eight Palestinian medics, six civil defence first responders and a UN staff member in an attack in southern Gaza.
• UNRWA Commissioner-General, Gaza: devastating to confirm the deaths of two additional UNRWA colleagues UNRWA 31 Mar 2025
• UNRWA Commissioner-General: "As if death, diseases, destruction and hunger were not enough for the Palestinians in Gaza" UNRWA 31 Mar 2025

Other Conflicts

• China claims discovery of 100 million-ton oilfield in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2025 -- The China National Offshore Oil Corporation, or CNOOC, has discovered an oilfield in the South China Sea with proven reserves exceeding 100 million tons, Chinese state media said on Monday.
• China discovers 100-million-ton oilfield in deep to ultra-deep clastic rock layers in South China Sea for first time Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- China has discovered large-scale integrated clastic oilfield in deep to ultra-deep layers for the first time in South China Sea, marking a breakthrough in China's offshore oil exploration. An expert told the Global Times that it could alleviate the country's oil and gas resource constraints, and holds significant implications for the future production potential of oilfields in China.
• China discovers major oilfield in South China Sea People's Daily 31 Mar 2025 -- The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Monday that it has discovered a major oilfield in the eastern South China Sea, with proven reserves exceeding 100 million tonnes.
• On the Release of Faye Hall US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2025 -- The United States is pleased to welcome home Faye Hall, an American who was released from Afghanistan just this weekend.
• Syria Roadmap - Eastern Mediterranean Quint Meeting. Élysée - President of France 31 Mar 2025 -- Leaders of France, Lebanon, Greece and Cyprus held a conference call with the Interim President of the Syrian Transition authority in Paris, on March 28th, 2025.
• OIC General Secretariat Welcomes Formation of New Syria Government Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 31 Mar 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the formation of the new Syrian government.
• Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kallas, Commissioner Šuica and Commissioner Lahbib on the formation of the new transitional government in Syria European Commission 31 Mar 2025 -- The European Union welcomes the formation of the new transitional government in Syria.
• Statement on new transitional government in Syria Spain MFA 31 Mar 2025
• Gunmen kill 12 civilians in western, central Syria on 1st day of Eid al-Fitr Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Amid ongoing raids and summary executions by gunmen affiliated with the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham-led regime, militants have shot and killed at least a dozen civilians, mostly Alawites, in separate incidents in Syria's Tartus and Homs.
• 16 Naxals killed, 2 policemen wounded in gunfight in India's Chhattisgarh People's Daily 31 Mar 2025 -- At least 16 Naxals were killed and two policemen wounded Saturday in a fierce gunfight in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said.
• Implementing Visa Restrictions under the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2025 -- "Today, I am taking steps to impose additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials determined to be substantially involved in the formulation or execution of policies related to access for foreigners to Tibetan Areas, pursuant to the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018."
• Bosnian Serb Leader Announces Arrival In Moscow Days After Court Requests Arrest Warrant RFE/RL 31 Mar 2025 -- Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik announced on March 31 that he had arrived in Moscow after prosecutors in Bosnia-Herzegovina requested an international arrest warrant over accusations that he flouted the Balkan country's constitution.
• UK statement in the Kimberley Process: March 2025 UK FCDO 31 Mar 2025 -- The UK's Explanation of Position during the adoption of the Kimberley Process Resolution (A/RES/79/275) General Assembly.

News Reports

• PM Netanyahu Decides to Appoint Former Israel Navy Commander Vice-Admiral (Res.) Eli Sharvit as the Next Director of the ISA Israel - Prime Minister 31 Mar 2025 -- After conducting in-depth interviews with seven worthy candidates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to appoint former Israel Navy Commander, Vice-Admiral Eli Sharvit as the next Director of the ISA.
• Trump sends more migrants to El Salvador prisons despite court dispute Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- The United States has deported more migrants to El Salvador despite a court order disputing the legality of the move.
• More Foreign Gang Terrorists Deported Out of America US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2025 -- Last night, in a successful counter-terrorism operation with our allies in El Salvador, the United States military transferred a group of 17 violent criminals from the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 organizations, including murderers and rapists.
• Treasury Sanctions Criminal Operators and Money Launderers for the Notorious Sinaloa Cartel US Treasury 31 Mar 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated six individuals and seven entities involved in a money laundering network supporting the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most notorious and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world, and a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
• Meeting with Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation Dmitry Bakanov President of Russia 31 Mar 2025 -- The President had a working meeting with Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation Dmitry Bakanov.
• Estonia stops recognising non-biometric Russian passports as of today Estonia MFA 31 Mar 2025 -- Starting from today 31 March, the Republic of Estonia no longer recognises non-biometric foreign passports issued by the Russian Federation
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on March 31, 2025 PRC MofA 31 Mar 2025
• FM slams Hegseth's remarks calling 'warrior' Japan 'indispensable in deterring China' Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday slammed the US' use of "China threat" rhetoric as an excuse to provoke ideological confrontation and encourage certain countries to act as "cannon fodder" for US hegemony, after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday during his first Asia trip that "warrior" Japan is "indispensable" in deterring China.
• Chinese FM rebukes US defense secretary's rhetoric that 'warrior Japan indispensable in deterring China' Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- In response to question regarding US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks on Sunday that "warrior" Japan is "indispensable" in deterring China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that US-Japan military security cooperation should not target third countries or harm regional peace and development. The US uses the so-called "China threat" rhetoric as an excuse to provoke ideological confrontation, incite division and conflict, and even encourage certain countries to act as cannon fodder for US hegemony. Regional countries should remain vigilant and take precautions against this.
• China firmly opposes economic coercion, FM on market regulator's review of CK Hutchison's potential port assets deal Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- In response to a question regarding a report that that China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said it will review CK Hutchison's potential sale of relevant port assets to a BlackRock-led consortium, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday at a prese briefing that he has noted the report that the SAMR will review the deal in accordance with the law, with the aim of protecting market fairness and safeguarding public interests.
• Australia urged to view normal maritime activities correctly, not engage in unfounded speculations: Chinese FM on Chinese research vessel off Australia's south coast Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about a Chinese research vessel's recent appearance in waters near Australia's southern coast, with some Australian analysts claiming that the vessel has a dual purpose, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday, "For anything specific, I'd refer you to competent Chinese authorities."
• Sanctioning Those Undermining Hong Kong's Autonomy US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2025 -- "Today, the Department of State is sanctioning six Beijing and Hong Kong authorities responsible for abuses in Hong Kong and the United States."
• U.S. Sanctions Six Individuals for Undermining Hong Kong's Autonomy US Dept. of State 31 Mar 2025 -- Beijing and Hong Kong officials have used Hong Kong national security laws extraterritorially to intimidate, silence, and harass 19 pro-democracy activists who were forced to flee overseas, including a U.S. citizen and four other U.S. residents.
• China affirms warm welcome to foreign firms in Chinese market in response to 'charm offensive' comments Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- Foreign investment can benefit from China's development and vice versa, and together "we can create a win-win future," a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
• China unveils new guideline to improve social credit system Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- China has issued a guideline on improving the social credit system, aiming to promote the deep integration of the system with all aspects of economic and social development, and provide strong support for accelerating the construction of a unified national market, maintaining a fair and orderly competitive market order, and promoting high-quality development, according to the Xinhua News Agency on Monday.
• China, Japan, ROK economic, trade ministers pledge to deepen trilateral cooperation People's Daily 31 Mar 2025 -- China is committed to high-quality development and expanding high-level openness, vowing to share opportunities with all nations, including the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, said Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao here on Sunday.
• Taiwan awaits South Africa's response on office relocation, renaming CNA 31 Mar 2025 -- The Taiwan government is still awaiting a response from South Africa regarding its demand that Taiwan's representative office be relocated from Pretoria and renamed by the end of March.
• China's call for tips on 'Taiwan independence' advocates 'irresponsible': U.S. CNA 31 Mar 2025 -- A U.S. government spokesperson on March 28 labeled a recent call from the Chinese government asking individuals to report "Taiwan independence" advocates "irresponsible and reprehensible."
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 31 Mar 2025
• Iran Vows Strong Response After 'Bombing' Threat By Trump RFE/RL 31 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of a "strong" response following a threat by US President Donald Trump that "there will be bombing" if Tehran doesn't agree to talks on its nuclear program as concern grows over escalating rhetoric between the two countries.
• Iran warns the U.S. through its interest section against any hostile actions IRNA 31 Mar 2025 -- The director general for the Americas at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official warning to the United States Interests Section in Tehran to warn Washington against any hostile actions.
• Iran warns US: Tehran summons Swiss envoy over Trump bombing threat Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the caretaker of Switzerland's embassy in Tehran to protest the Israeli regime's malicious acts in the region and US President Donald Trump's threats against the Islamic Republic.
• Iran condemns U.S. President Trump's 'bombing' threat IRNA 31 Mar 2025 -- Iran has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to conduct military strikes against the country, warning Washington of the consequences of any aggression.
• Araqchi: Iran shuns direct talks with Washington due to U.S. threats IRNA 31 Mar 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that Tehran's decision to avoid direct talks with Washington is a response to U.S.'s bullying and threats against Iran.
• 'Violence breeds violence': Iran warns Trump 'bombing' threat 'shocking affront' to peace, security Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Iran says US President Donald Trump's open threat of "bombing" the country is an affront to global peace and security.
• Araqchi: Enemies will regret threatening Iran IRNA 31 Mar 2025 -- Iranian Minister of foreign Affairs, Abbas Araqchi, says any threats against Iran will lead to regret for its enemies.
• Ayatollah Khamenei: Israeli regime will be rooted out from Palestine IRNA 31 Mar 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Israeli regime is the only proxy force in the region and will be rooted out from Palestine.
• Leader: Corrupt Israeli regime 'only proxy force' in region, must be uprooted Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the only proxy force in the region is the Zionist regime, which invades other countries on behalf of the world's colonial powers and "must be uprooted."
• IRGC Navy seizes two foreign tankers smuggling fuel in Persian Gulf Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has confiscated two foreign tankers carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf waters.
• Trump Warns Iran Of 'Bombing,' Tariffs After Tehran Rejects Direct Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 31 Mar 2025 -- US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with measures ranging from fresh sanctions and tariffs to military action after the country's president rejected holding direct talks with Washington over its rapidly expanding nuclear program.
• Iran's president rejects direct negotiations with Washington People's Daily 31 Mar 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Sunday that Tehran has rejected direct talks with Washington in response to a letter from President Donald Trump. However, he emphasized that Iran has not closed the door on indirect negotiations, a pathway it has consistently kept open.
• Myanmar quake death toll rises above 2,000, military junta says Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2025 -- The death toll from Myanmar's magnitude 7.7 earthquake rose to 2,056 people, the country's military junta announced Monday on state-run TV, as rescue workers searched for victims believed trapped under collapsed buildings.
• Search for survivors continues 3 days after massive quake hit Myanmar, Thailand Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2025 -- Rescuers in Myanmar and Thailand continued their search for survivors Monday, saying signs of life were still being detected following the 7.7 magnitude quake that rocked both countries three days earlier.
• Myanmar earthquake tragedy 'compounds already dire crisis' UN News 31 Mar 2025 -- Entire communities in central Myanmar have been devastated and the full scale of the earthquake disaster "remains unclear", the UN's top humanitarian coordinator in the country said on Monday.
• WHO warns Myanmar quake 'top-level emergency', seeks urgent funding Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a flash appeal for $8 million of emergency support amid a frantic search for quake survivors in Myanmar.
• Statement on the Earthquake Response by the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. on behalf of the United Nations Myanmar Country Team (31 March 2025) UNOCHA 31 Mar 2025 -- The United Nations in Myanmar expresses its profound sorrow at the immense loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the powerful earthquakes that struck central Myanmar on 28 March.
• China to uphold 'Paukphaw' friendship, stand together with Myanmar in this difficult time: FM spokesperson introduces China's disaster relief assistance Global Times 31 Mar 2025 -- Following the earthquake in Myanmar, China promptly expressed condolences and provided disaster relief assistance. In response to a media inquiry for more related information, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China pays high attention to the earthquake disaster in Myanmar.
• What's Left For Marine Le Pen And France's Far Right After Embezzlement Sentence? RFE/RL 31 Mar 2025 -- The French far-right politician Marine Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds over a 12-year-period. In a ruling that will shake both French and European politics, the Paris court ruled that she is ineligible from running for any political office with immediate effect -- meaning she most likely is out of the presidential race that is scheduled to take place in the spring of 2027 at the latest.
• French Far-Right Leader Le Pen Convicted Of Graft, Banned From Running For Office RFE/RL 31 Mar 2025 -- A French court has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in an embezzlement case and banned her from running for office for five years, a ruling that may keep her from participating in the 2027 presidential race in which she is currently the front-runner.
• French far-right leader Le Pen barred from presidential race after embezzlement conviction Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right party National Rally (RN), has been found guilty of embezzlement, a verdict that bans her from running for president in 2027.
• PM meeting with President Stubb of Finland: 31 March 2025 Gov.UK 31 Mar 2025
• 'Qatargate' scandal: Israel's Netanyahu summoned for questioning as top aides arrested Press TV 31 Mar 2025 -- Israeli police have detained two top aides to prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and summoned him for questioning after increasing allegations that his inner circle was involved in transferring money from Qatar.
• Vietnamese Politburo member holds rare dialogue with dissidents Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2025 -- In a rare encounter, a Vietnamese Politburo member met to engage in dialogue with a dozen intellectuals and artists, including several well-known dissidents who are critical of the ruling Communist Party, attendees told Radio Free Asia.