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• Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Statement on Force Posture Updates DOD 01 Apr 2025 -- In line with the President's direction to achieve peace through strength, the Secretary of Defense directed the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to remain in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) in support of regional deterrence and force protection efforts. Following
• Trump vows to continue strikes on Yemen's Houthis People's Daily 01 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that strikes on Yemen's Houthis will continue until they are no longer a threat to U.S. ships.
• Houthis Say Shot Down US Drone MQ-9 Over Northeast Yemen With Locally Made Missile Sputnik 01 Apr 2025 -- The Ansar Allah movement (Houthis), which rules northern Yemen, said that its air defense forces had shot down a US reconnaissance drone MQ-9 over the northeastern province of Ma'rib with a locally produced missile, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said.
• U.S. Forces conduct strike against ISIS-Somalia AFRICOM 01 Apr 2025 -- At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on April 1, 2025.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Office of Strategic Capital Receives $8.9 Billion in Financing Requests for First Domestic Manufacturing Loan Program DOD 01 Apr 2025 -- The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) received more than 200 applications totaling $8.9 billion in financing requests for its inaugural credit product for American manufacturing.
• Defense Secretary Directs Services to Match Combat Arms Standards to Mission Requirements DOD News 01 Apr 2025 -- The secretary of defense on Sunday directed military departments to build plans that define and identify the combat arms and noncombat arms occupations within their respective military services.
• Nominee for Chairman: Military's Top Job is Creating Peace Through Strength DOD News 01 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. military must fight America's wars when needed. Still, the military's top priority is to prevent those wars by signaling to adversaries its readiness to fight and win in any scenario, said President Donald J. Trump's nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• 'Forge Warriors, Rebuild Strength, Restore Deterrence,' Hegseth Tells Midshipmen During Academy Visit DOD News 01 Apr 2025 -- The Brigade of Midshipmen greeted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with thunderous applause upon his arrival to King Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy this afternoon to kick off the defense secretary's first visit to the academy since his confirmation in January.
• Five Deployable Combat Wings selected in evolution of force presentation US Air Force 01 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. Air Force has identified the first five Regular Air Force candidate locations to build a Deployable Combat Wing Unit Type Code and is scheduling site surveys to begin in the coming weeks. Site surveys will determine the ability of these locations to build a DCW UTC, and findings will be submitted for final location approval.
• U.S. Joins India to Launch Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH 2025 US Navy 01 Apr 2025 -- Indian and U.S. armed forces held the opening ceremony to launch this year's Exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam, India, on April 1, 2025.
• Statement by Secretary of Defense Chief of Staff Joseph Kasper on Counterterrorism Action DoD 01 Apr 2025
• Leaders Describe Host of Threats to Homeland, Steps to Mitigate Them DoD News 01 Apr 2025 -- The Defense Department's No. 1 priority is defending the homeland, said Rafael F. Leonardo, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs.
• Army streamlines training requirements to enhance warfighting readiness US Army 01 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. Army will unveil an updated version of Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, on June 1, 2025. This revision, which streamlines the regulation from over 250 pages to fewer than 100, will enable small-unit leaders and tactical formations to focus on training to fight and win on modern and future battlefields.
• Fourth Missing US Soldier's Body Recovered In Lithuania RFE/RL 01 Apr 2025 -- The body of a fourth missing US soldier has been recovered near Pabrade, Lithuania, the US Army said in a statement on April 1.
• The President expresses his condolences over the death of the fourth U.S. soldier found President of the Republic of Lithuania 01 Apr 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda expresses his condolences over the loss of the fourth United States soldier found, who perished during a U.S.-led training exercise in the Švenčionys district of Lithuania.
• Ukraine's NATO Obsession Led to Crisis - Trump Sputnik 01 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said that the issue of Kiev's membership in NATO had been the cause of the Ukraine conflict, and it was not discussed in the context of the rare earth metals deal.
• Australia commences first Operation Argos deployment for 2025 Australia DOD 01 Apr 2025 -- A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and crew has deployed under Operation Argos, reaffirming Australia's commitment to enforcing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea.
• Innovating with allies Australia DOD 01 Apr 2025 -- A hostile desert setting may seem an unusual place to test fragile, high-tech military prototypes, but there may be no better proving ground for future fighting concepts that may one day be on the battlefield.
• Defence exports surge to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore in Financial Year 2024-25, a growth of 12.04% over 2023-24 India - Press Information Bureau 01 Apr 2025 -- Defence exports have surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 Billion) in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25. A growth of Rs 2,539 crore or 12.04% has been registered in the just-concluded FY over the defence exports figures of FY 2023-24, which were Rs 21,083 crore.
• NAVIKA SAGAR PARIKRAMA II India - Press Information Bureau 01 Apr 2025 -- INSV Tarini entered Cape Town, South Africa, completing the fourth leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, the vessel and the crew were welcomed by Ms Ruby Jaspreet, Consul General of India at Cape Town, Rear Admiral (JG) Lisa Hendricks, Chief of Staff, South African Navy Fleet and the Defence Adviser of India at Pretoria, Captain Atul Sapahia. South African Naval Band also performed welcoming the vessel to the port.
• Battle Group Black brings the aggression at Exercise Sangro New Zealand Defence Force 01 Apr 2025 -- New Zealand Army commanders are being put to the test at Exercise Sangro, having to weave together their experience and knowledge with tactical aggression to win and dominate battle field scenarios.
• Philippines - F-16 Aircraft DSCA 01 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of F-16 Aircraft for an estimated cost of $5.58 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Ecuador - M4A1 Rifles and Support DSCA 01 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ecuador of M4A1 Rifles and Support and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $64 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Remarks by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner Brunner on the European Internal Security Strategy European Commission 01 Apr 2025
• Questions and answers on ProtectEU - a new European Internal Security Strategy European Commission 01 Apr 2025
• Finland to raise defence spending to at least three percent of GDP Finnish MoD 01 Apr 2025 -- Finland will raise national defence spending to at least three percent of GDP by 2029. The aim was proposed by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and endorsed by the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy on Tuesday.
• Denmark joins CAVS Programme to enable procurement of Armoured vehicles Finnish MoD 01 Apr 2025 -- Denmark joins the Finnish-led Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
• Government to begin preparations to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention and to increase national defence expenditure Finnish MoD 01 Apr 2025 -- The security environment in Finland and Europe has changed fundamentally. Russia poses a long-term threat to Europe. This requires the Government to take action. Finland will continue to strengthen its defence on a threat-informed and needs-driven basis.
• Sweden procures new tactical transport aircraft Government Offices of Sweden 01 Apr 2025 -- Sweden is investing billions in the procurement of four new tactical transport aircraft. Together with the Netherlands and Austria, Sweden is purchasing C-390 aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. As Sweden is joining an existing contract, delivery times will be shortened.
• 'Full battle test' for this year's Balikatan drills -- AFP chief Philippine News Agency 01 Apr 2025 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday said that this year's "Balikatan" exercise will feature a so-called "full battle test" where all military doctrines and procedures will be tested.
• Qatar joins Israel for 'side by side training' in aerial drills in Greece Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- Qatar is participating in an air exercise hosted by Greece alongside Israel and at least ten other countries, including Bahrain and the UAE.
• EU Lawmakers Debate Support For RFE/RL Amid US Funding Freeze RFE/RL 01 Apr 2025 -- European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has emphasized the "need to protect Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)," warning that "if we don't, we hand a gift to autocrats the world over."
• EU Faces Crossroads On Russia Sanctions As Rubio's NATO Debut Looms RFE/RL 01 Apr 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Werthein US Dept. of State 01 Apr 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun US Dept. of State 01 Apr 2025

Defense Industry

• Contracts For April 1, 2025
• DRI Relays Inc. to Pay $15.7M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Involving the Sale of Non-Military Grade Parts to Department of Defense US Dept. of Justice 01 Apr 2025 -- DRI Relays Inc. (DRI), a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Corporation (TEC), has agreed to pay $15.7 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by supplying military parts that did not meet military specifications, the Justice Department announced today.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News


• 1 April 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 01 Apr 2025

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows

• Joint PM's Office Finance Ministry and Economy and Industry Ministry Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 01 Apr 2025
• Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich quits Netanyahu regime Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has resigned from his post, increasing problems for the regime of Benjamin Netanyahu.
• The Chief of the General Staff in Judea and Samaria: "We must continue to act decisively to thwart terrorism while ensuring the security of residents and communities." Israel Defense Forces 01 Apr 2025
• Israel has killed over 300 children since it broke Gaza ceasefire: UNICEF Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- The UN children's fund (UNICEF) says Israeli forces have killed over 300 children since Tel Aviv broke the Gaza ceasefire and renewed its genocidal war on the territory on March 18.
• Israeli forces kill dozens of civilians in Gaza Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- Israeli forces continue to pound the Gaza Strip with air and artillery strikes, killing and injuring more Palestinian civilians across the besieged territory.
• Lebanon's president warns of 'hostile intentions' after Israel targets Beirut building IRNA 01 Apr 2025 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denounced an Israeli raid that targeted Beirut's southern suburbs at dawn on Tuesday, calling the strike "a serious warning of hostile intentions" against Lebanon.
• At least four killed in new Israeli aggression on Beirut despite truce Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- In the latest flagrant violation of a shaky ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, the Israeli military has carried out a strike against a residential building in a southern suburb of the capital Beirut, killing at least four people and wounding seven others.
• Gaza aid worker killings: One humanitarian still missing in mass grave UN News 01 Apr 2025 -- UN humanitarians and partners on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the killing of 15 colleagues on duty in southern Gaza by Israeli forces whose remains were recovered on Sunday from a shallow grave after a week-long rescue operation, noting that one worker is still missing.
• Lebanon: UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes, in call for restraint UN News 01 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people - including a woman - and injured several others.
• Comment by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on the killing of Gaza humanitarian workers by Israeli army OHCHR 01 Apr 2025
• Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Israel and Palestine Government Offices of Sweden 01 Apr 2025 -- On 24-26 March, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard visited Israel and Palestine. The purpose was to examine how Sweden can contribute to the improvement of the current situation and promote bilateral relations.
• Israeli Attacks Reach 2,637 Crimes in a Single Week Across the Palestinian Territories-----Al-Aqsa and Ibrahimi Mosques subject to violations, and the occupation forces arrest and injure 14 children in the West Bank Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 01 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli occupation forces committed mass crimes in the West Bank. The blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque was subjected to daily raids by settlers and Israeli occupation police, who also deported three Palestinians from the mosque, including two journalists.

Other Conflicts

• China: An Anchor for Peace and Development in the South China Sea PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025 -- Keynote Speech by H.E. Chen Xiaodong, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, At the Sub-forum on the South China Sea, Of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025
• Who Is Mahrang Baloch, The Rights Advocate Arrested By Pakistan On Terrorism Charges? RFE/RL 01 Apr 2025 -- A physician from Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan Province is among the hundreds of individuals and organizations nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize this year.
• Myanmar's junta continues airstrikes, hampering search for earthquake survivors Radio Free Asia 01 Apr 2025 -- Junta airstrikes continued to hamper rescue workers and aid agencies trying to help the survivors of last week's massive Myanmar earthquake.
• China deploys army veterans for military, political training in Tibetan schools Radio Free Asia 01 Apr 2025 -- China is placing army veterans as so-called "on-campus instructors" in schools across Tibet to impart military and political training to Tibetan children as young as 6, sources inside Tibet say, confirming state-run media reports about the new system.
• DR Congo: Surging violence as armed groups target civilians in the east, Human Rights Council hears UN News 01 Apr 2025 -- Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday.
• UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo UK FCDO 01 Apr 2025 -- UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
• Sudan on brink of famine as fighting ravages Darfur, UN warns UN News 01 Apr 2025 -- The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating hostilities, particularly in North Darfur.
• UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan UK FCDO 01 Apr 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR report on technical assistance for South Sudan. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
• Meeting with President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik President of Russia 01 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik, who arrived in Moscow the previous day.
• Dodik Meets With Putin As Visit To Moscow Riles Bosnian Lawmakers RFE/RL 01 Apr 2025 -- Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a surprise visit to Moscow as lawmakers back home warned the nationalist leader was putting Bosnia-Herzegovina's EU drive at risk.

News Reports

• Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council President of Russia 01 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin chaired, via videoconference, a meeting on current issues with permanent members of the Security Counci.
• Meeting with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi President of Russia 01 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the People's Republic of China, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the Kremlin.
• Press release on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the Russian Federation Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, Moscow, April 1, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Apr 2025
• Vladimir Putin Holds Talks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kremlin Sputnik 01 Apr 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin promised that by the time Xi Jinping visits Russia in May, a rich and well-prepared program will be ready.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 1, 2025 PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025
• Wang Yi: China Will Not Accept 'America First' Built on 'American Bullying' Sputnik 01 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia Monday for talks with top Russian officials, including his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and President Putin. In an exclusive and wide-ranging interview with Sputnik, Wang outlined the current state of play in world affairs.
• Russian President Putin meets with visiting Chinese FM Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi who is in Moscow on a three-day official visit. During their meeting, Putin said as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War, they look forward to the Chinese side attending the commemoration in Russia to jointly celebrate the triumph over Nazi fascism and Japanese militarism, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
• China and Russia are friends forever and never enemies: Chinese FM Wang Yi Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The China-Russia relationship poses no threat to any country in the world, nor is it subject to interference or influence by any third party. It sets a model for a new type of international relations between major powers in the modern era and a vital stabilizing force in a turbulent and changing world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told RIA Novosti in an interview on Tuesday during his visit to Russia.
• Wang Yi on China's and Russia's Contributions to the Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025 -- On April 1, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi accepted an exclusive interview with the Russia Today International Media Group during his official visit to Russia upon invitation.
• Wang Yi on Outcomes and Goals of China-Russia Practical Cooperation PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025 -- On April 1, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi accepted an exclusive interview with the Russia Today International Media Group during his official visit to Russia upon invitation.
• Wang Yi: China-Russia Relations Are Conducive to a Multipolar World PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025 -- On April 1, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi accepted an exclusive interview with the Russia Today International Media Group during his official visit to Russia upon invitation.
• Realizing 'dragon-elephant dance' is the right choice for China, India: Chinese FM spokesperson on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- When asked about the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and India and China's assessment of the overall development of bilateral ties as well as future prospects, FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that, for today's anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, as well as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Indian PM Narendra Modi, exchanged congratulatory messages in this regard.
• China's first systematic regulation on public security videos comes into effect, banning cameras in hotel rooms Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- China's first systematic regulation on surveillance camera management came into effect on Tuesday. Through requirements such as banning the installation of cameras in hotel rooms and public bathrooms, and prominent signs must be set up in places where there is a surveillance camera, the rule aimed at better protecting public safety, personal privacy and information.
• Chinese authorities condemn latest US 'sanctions' over HK, vow countermeasures Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- In response to the latest sanctions imposed by the US government on six officials from the Chinese government and the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) government, China voiced strong opposition and condemnation on Tuesday, saying that it will take strong countermeasures in response to these despicable actions.
• Response to China's Military Exercise Near Taiwan US Dept. of State 01 Apr 2025 -- "Once again, China's aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions and put the region's security and the world's prosperity at risk."
• Taiwan calls on democracies to condemn Chinese military drills Radio Free Asia 01 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan urged democracies worldwide to condemn China for being a "troublemaker" after Beijing launched military drills around the island.
• No live-fire detected in latest PLA drills around Taiwan: MND CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The latest round of People's Liberation Army (PLA) joint military drills around Taiwan which started early Tuesday is part of China's ongoing "gray zone" harassment of the country, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday, adding that it has so far detected no signs of live-fire exercises.
• Taipei condemns Chinese military drills around Taiwan CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office on Tuesday denounced China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) for launching joint military drills around Taiwan earlier the same day while calling Beijing a "troublemaker."
• China conducts joint exercises around Taiwan CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan, according to state-run TV.
• Illegal entry of Chinese national ahead of PLA drills probed by prosecutors CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The illegal entry of a Chinese national into the outlying county of Kinmen ahead of China's military exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday could signal a new form of gray zone disruption, warned the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
• Taiwan International Solidarity Act reintroduced in U.S. Congress CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- A bipartisan group of American lawmakers has reintroduced the Taiwan International Solidarity Act in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday after the pro-Taiwan legislation previously stalled in the Senate in 2023.
• Taiwan: Statement by the Spokesperson on China's military drills European External Action Service (EEAS) 01 Apr 2025 -- China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan are increasing cross-strait tensions.
• The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining the "joint military exercises of P.R.C." ROC MND 01 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (Apr. 1) that since March 29, it has been monitoring the movements of the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong fleet and its related aircraft and ship, which entered the response zone of our country.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Apr 2025
• PLA drills a stern warning, strong deterrent against 'Taiwan independence' forces: FM spokesperson Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. In response to a media inquiry on the current situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the Eastern Theater Command and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council have already released statements regarding the joint exercises. The exercises are a stern warning and a strong deterrent against "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, as well as a legitimate and necessary move to safeguard China's sovereignty and uphold national unity, said Guo.
• Taiwan Affairs Office strongly condemns DPP authorities' bullying mainland spouses Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- When asked for comment regarding the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' suppression and revocation of the residency permits of two spouses from the Chinese mainland, using excuse of their remarks advocating for "unification by force," Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Tuesday that this is yet another case of trampling on the fundamental rights of cross-Straits couples by the DPP authorities. She described it as another malicious act of creating green terror and a chilling effect within the island of Taiwan, which escalates cross-Straits confrontation.
• PLA stages joint drills around Taiwan in stern warning to secessionists Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan island, said a spokesperson. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. They also noted that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
• YJ-21 missile deployed in PLA's joint drills around Taiwan; secessionists have no way to deal with it: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- Advanced weapons and equipment such as the Type 054A frigate, the DF-15 ballistic missile, the H-6K bomber and the Y-20 transport aircraft have joined the PLA Eastern Theater Command's joint exercise around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, a video released by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command showed. During the exercises, the H-6K bomber carried YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, which was unveiled previously at Airshow China.
• PLA Eastern Theater Command's drills around Taiwan Island display three major capabilities: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- Organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command launched joint exercises around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday. Upon orders, the forces mobilized from all directions, assembled and encircled the island. The exercises showed three major capabilities of the PLA, namely joint operation, precision strike on key targets, and seizure of control, an expert told the Global Times.
• PLA joint exercises to deliver strong deterrent message to 'Taiwan independence' forces: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday launched joint military exercises around Taiwan island, marking another large-scale operation following the "Joint Sword-2024A" and "Joint Sword-2024B" drills conducted in May and October 2024. The latest exercise carries three major strategic implications and will deliver a strong deterrent message to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, said an expert on the Taiwan question.
• China Coast Guard vessels conduct law-enforcement patrols in waters around Taiwan island Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels on Tuesday conducted law-enforcement patrols in waters around Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle, amid the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command's joint exercises around the island.
• PLA Eastern Theater Command's short video displays capability of precision reconnaissance: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started to conduct joint exercises on Tuesday, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in toward the Taiwan island from multiple directions. These drills mainly focus on sea-air combat-readiness patrols, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, assault on maritime and ground targets, and blockade on key areas and sea lanes so as to test joint operation capabilities of its troops.
• PLA drills resolute punishment against Lai authorities' 'Taiwan independence' provocations: spokesperson Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The joint exercises conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command around the Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment against the reckless provocations of the Lai Ching-te authorities in seeking "Taiwan independence," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Tuesday.
• Lack of 'codename' for latest PLA exercise around Taiwan indicates drill has become routine: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started to conduct joint exercises on Tuesday, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in on the Taiwan Island from multiple directions, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command, announced on the day.
• PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts drills in waters to north, south, east of Taiwan Island People's Daily 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday conducted multi-subject drills in waters to north, south, and east of Taiwan Island.
• Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan; move 'targets Lai and separatist forces' Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. They said that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
• Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island People's Daily 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island, said a spokesperson.
• DPRK Premier Inspects Various Sectors in South Phyongan Province of DPRK KCNA 01 Apr 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier of the DPRK Cabinet, inspected various sectors in South Phyongan Province.
• Iran to inaugurate second phase of Chabahar spaceport Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency has announced that the second phase of the Chabahar spaceport for semi-heavy liquid-fueled launchers is to be inaugurated in the current Persian calendar year.
• Leader's aide: If US strikes, Iran may have no choice but to go nuclear Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that if the United States and Israel bomb Iran under any nuclear pretext, the Islamic Republic may have no choice but to go nuclear.
• Leader's aide: Bombing Iran would push it to develop nuclear weapons to defend itself IRNA 01 Apr 2025 -- A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran doesn't seek to build nuclear weapons but any strike on the country by the United States or Israel on the false pretext that it does would force the country to develop atomic bombs for defensive purposes.
• Iran sternly warns the U.S., Israel of swift response in case of any aggression IRNA 01 Apr 2025 -- Iran has filed an official protest at the United Nations Security Council against U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to conduct military strikes against the country, warning Washington and Tel Aviv of a swift and decisive response in case of any act of aggression.
• No such thing as 'military option' let alone 'military solution' to nuclear issue: Foreign minister Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the importance of diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program, warning there is no "military solution" as tensions escalate following US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
• Araghchi tells Grossi IAEA must take a clear stance against threats to Iran's nuclear facilities Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- Iran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take a clear stance against threats to its nuclear facilities following US President Donald Trump's recent remarks threatening to bomb Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
• In letter to UN, Iran condemns Trump's 'reckless, belligerent remarks' Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's latest threats against the country, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and principles of the UN Charter.
• Russia condemns Trump's threat to strike Iran, warns of 'catastrophic' consequences IRNA 01 Apr 2025 -- Russia has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of military strikes on Iran, warning that such a move could have "catastrophic" consequences for the region.
• Russia warns any US attack on Iran would have 'catastrophic' consequences for entire region Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- Russia's deputy foreign minister has warned the United States that any military attack on Iran's nuclear sites would have "catastrophic" consequences for the entire region.
• US announces new sanctions targeting Iran's drone program Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- The United States government has announced new sanctions targeting people and entities it claims have been involved in Iran's drone program amid continued efforts by Washington to pile pressure on Tehran to change its legitimate political and military positions.
• New U.S. sanctions target a network allegedly involved in Iran's drone program IRNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions targeting a network of entities and individuals it accused of being involved in procuring components for Iran's drone program.
• Sanctions Target Iran's UAV and Ballistic Missile Procurement Networks US Dept. of State 01 Apr 2025 -- The United States is today sanctioning six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE, and China that have been involved in the procurement of key components on behalf of entities connected to Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs.
• The Departments of Treasury and Justice Take Action Against Iranian Weapons Procurement Network US Treasury 01 Apr 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice, is targeting a network of six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the People's Republic of China (PRC) responsible for the procurement of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) components on behalf of Iran-based Qods Aviation Industries (QAI)—a leading manufacturer for Iran's UAV program. This network has also facilitated procurement for other entities in Iran's military-industrial complex, to include Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) and Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group (SBIG).
• Iranian Company and Two Iranian Nationals Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and for Scheme to Procure U.S. Technology for Iranian Attack Drones US Dept. of Justice 01 Apr 2025 -- A criminal complaint was unsealed today charging Hossein Akbari, 63, and Reza Amidi, 62, both of Iran, and an Iranian company, Rah Roshd Company (Rah Roshd), with conspiring to procure U.S. parts for Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones), conspiring to provide material support to the IRGC - a designated foreign terrorist organization - and conspiring to commit money laundering.
• Iran determined to implement all its agreements with Iraq: President Pezeshkian Press TV 01 Apr 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's commitment to strengthening its relations with its friendly neighbor Iraq, saying Iran is determined to implement all the agreements between Tehran and Baghdad in order to thwart enemies' plots in the region.
• IRGC Navy seizes two tankers for smuggling fuel in the Persian Gulf IRNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized two foreign tankers in the Persian Gulf for smuggling fuel.
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Prime Minister of Canada 01 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.
• Third India-Japan Space Dialogue ( April 01, 2025) India MEA 01 Apr 2025 -- The third India-Japan Space Dialogue was held in Tokyo on 01 April 2025.
• Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on State Visit of President of Chile (April 01, 2025) India - Ministry of External Affairs 01 Apr 2025
• Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Apr 2025
• Tajik, Kyrgyz and Uzbek presidents sign historical treaty to boost regional cooperation People's Daily 01 Apr 2025 -- The presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan signed a treaty on the junction point of their national borders in Khujand, Tajikistan's second-largest city, on Monday.
• UNHCR rushes emergency supplies to quake-hit central Myanmar UNHCR 01 Apr 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
• Press Brief on Operation Brahma (2000 Hrs, April 01, 2025) India MEA 01 Apr 2025
• Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Apr 2025 -- Under the direction of Prime Minister Muhamamd Shehbaz Sharif, the Government of Pakistan is dispatching relief goods for the earthquake victims in Myanmar. First flight will depart from Islamabad International Airport today, carrying 35 tons of essential supplies. Its cargo includes 565 Tents, 210 Tarpaulins, 2000 Blankets, 1 Ton of Readymade Food, 0.5 Tons of Medicines, and 10 Water Modules. Another flight of 35 tons relief supplies will be sent soon.
• Myanmar earthquake latest: Entire communities flattened, aid teams say UN News 01 Apr 2025 -- As the death toll continues to rise in Myanmar after last Friday's earthquake tragedy, UN humanitarians have been rushing to support severely deprived and traumatized victims, warning that the window for lifesaving response is closing.
• Human Rights: Speech by High representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the EP plenary on the 2024 Annual report on Human Rights and Democracy in the world European External Action Service (EEAS) 01 Apr 2025
• Guinea: Pardon for ex-president raises serious concerns OHCHR 01 Apr 2025 -- The decision to grant a presidential pardon to former Guinea President Moussa Dadis Camara, who was sentenced to 20 years in jail in connection with a stadium massacre in 2009, raises serious concerns about the interim authorities' respect for due process and the rule of law, and disregards the rights of victims to effective remedies. It should be voided.