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• More civilians killed as US carries out dozens of airstrikes across Yemen Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- At least two people have been killed in Yemen in new round of airstrikes by US warplanes, part of Washington-led aerial campaign to pressure the Arab country into halting its support for Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Yemeni army shoots down second advanced US MQ-9 drone in single week Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- The Yemeni army says it has shot down the second US MQ-9 drone, only three days after downing the first one during the past week, as part of a campaign in support of the oppressed people of Palestine and retaliation for aerial aggression by the US-led forces against the Arab country.
• Yemen shoots down U.S. MQ-9 drone IRNA 03 Apr 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that they have shot down an American MQ-9 drone over the western city of Al Hudaydah.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US militarization in West Asia reaches unprecedented levels: Report Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- The US military has broken the record for militarization in West Asia by carrying out its largest offensive deployment to the region since the start of Israel's war on Gaza and Lebanon in October 2023, Haaretz reports.
• DOD Announces Instructions for Reporting Termination and Cancelation Actions Taken in Response to the Administration's Efficiency Initiatives DOD 03 Apr 2025 -- The Department of Defense announced today, the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP) memorandum, "Reporting Instructions to Comply with Presidential Action Memorandum 'Radical Transparency About Wasteful Spending' dated February 18, 2025," providing instructions to DoD components for complying with the corresponding Presidential memo.
• Advance Underwater Communication for the Future of Naval Operations: A Call for Solutions DOD 03 Apr 2025 -- As the second collaboration launched between the U.S.'s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Australia's Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), and the UK's Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), the tri-national AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge 2025 is seeking commercial companies with solutions that will enhance the tactical and operational capabilities of undersea command, control and communications while maintaining the integrity and security of communication for sea vehicles, even in the harshest underwater conditions.
• Eucom, Africom Leaders Testify on Lethality, Global Deterrence DoD News 03 Apr 2025 -- Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, appeared today before the Senate Armed Services Committee to detail how their commands ensure lethality, warfighting readiness, deterrence and peace through strength.
• Update to The Department of the Air Force Memorandum on Implementation of Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government US Air Force 03 Apr 2025
• Marines, Air Force fight as a joint force for the first time in the Navy's Joint Simulation Environment US Navy 03 Apr 2025 -- For the first time, U.S. Marine Corps F-35 and Air Force F-22 pilots trained as a joint fighting force in the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, March 24-27.
• Emory S. Land departs Darwin US Navy 03 Apr 2025 -- The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) departed Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, following a routine port visit, April 2, 2025. During the visit, Emory S. Land provided logistical support to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783).
• Navy Expeditionary Engineers Deploy to Strengthen Maritime Security in Europe and Africa US Navy 03 Apr 2025 -- U.S. Navy Seabee Divers, assigned to Underwater Construction Team One (UCT 1), Construction Dive Detachment ALFA (CDD/A), deployed to the U.S. Sixth Fleet (C6F) Area of Operations (AOR) to conduct critical engineering operations in support of maritime security, regional stability, and building partner nation capacity.
• US, Australia demonstrate current, future space priorities at Avalon International Airshow United States Space Force 03 Apr 2025 -- U.S. and Australian forces demonstrated their combined focus on cooperation, warfighting effectiveness and lethality in the Indo-Pacific space domain during the Avalon International Airshow and Trade Days, March 25-30.
• 21st Security Forces Squadron improves military excellence, readiness with field training exercise United States Space Force 03 Apr 2025 -- The 21st Security Forces Squadron sharpened its Air Base Ground Defense skills during a recent field training exercise at Peterson Space Force Base.
• Hundreds Mourn At Farewell For Four US Soldiers Who Died In Lithuania RFE/RL 03 Apr 2025 -- Hundreds of Lithuanians gathered in Vilnius on April 3 to honor four American soldiers who died during a training exercise in Lithuania, as a procession carrying their coffins passed through the city's Cathedral Square.
• Rubio Reiterates US Commitment To NATO At Foreign Ministers Meeting In Brussels RFE/RL 03 Apr 2025 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration is committed to remaining in NATO and urged the military alliance's 32 members to pledge to increase spending to strengthen its defense capabilities.
• NATO Foreign Ministers to discuss building a 'stronger, fairer, more lethal NATO' NATO 03 Apr 2025 -- NATO Foreign Ministers will meet in Brussels on Thursday and Friday (3 and 4 April) to continue planning for the forthcoming Summit in The Hague and discuss urgent security issues.
• NATO BEGINS NEPTUNE STRIKE 2025-1 NATO Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples 03 Apr 2025 -- NATO officially launched Neptune Strike 25-1 on April 1, 2025, marking one of the first major maritime vigilance activity of the year under Allied command. The opening capabilities demonstration conceptualized NATO's readiness to deter and defend, employing multi-domain capabilities across Europe's southern flank.
• NATO must be 'stronger, fairer, and more lethal' Foreign Secretary to say UK FCDO 03 Apr 2025 -- UK to highlight ironclad support for Alliance and push Allies to increase defence spending.
• Attendance of Foreign Minister Iwaya at the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 03 Apr 2025-- On April 3, commencing at 4 p.m. (11 p.m. Japan time) for approximately 1 hours 50 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting the Kingdom of Belgium, participated in the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
• Meeting between Foreign Minister Iwaya and NATO Secretary General Rutte Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 03 Apr 2025-- On April 3, commencing at 3:20 p.m. local time (10:20 PM Japan time), for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), during his visit to the Kingdom of Belgium to attend the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
• Budrys at NATO: Russia does not want peace, it wants Ukraine, it wants to subjugate Ukraine and other neighbors Lithuania MFA 03 Apr 2025 -- On 3 April, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, is attending a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels to discuss the priorities of the forthcoming Summit in The Hague, including ensuring defence and deterrence, and the importance of increasing defence spending.
• UK and Allies to build on momentum in efforts to enhance Ukraine's security, uphold international law and protect human rights: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 03 Apr 2025 -- UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says a lasting peace in Ukraine can only be provided if we step up and offer real and credible security assurances to deter Russia from further threatening European Security.
• Aviation safety investigation report into the Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 MRH-90 accident Australia DOD 03 Apr 2025 -- The Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) has finalised the Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the accident on 28 July 2023, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23, when an MRH-90 Taipan helicopter impacted waters in vicinity of the Whitsunday Islands.
• Chief of Army Statement - Aviation safety investigation report into the Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 MRH-90 accident Australia DOD 03 Apr 2025 -- We remember Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph 'Phillip' Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs.
• UK and Australia launch new partnership in weapons development UK MOD 03 Apr 2025 -- The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership.
• Raksha Mantri exhorts AMC to continue adopting latest technologies to provide quality health services to soldiers India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- "The medical sector is going through a phase of technological transformation across the globe, and the Army Medical Corps (AMC) must continue adopting latest advancements to provide quality health services to our soldiers," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the 261stRaising Day celebrations of AMC at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt
• HARBOUR AND SEA TRAINING PHASE OF INTERNATIONAL CREW OF IOS SAGAR India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Indian Navy's maiden initiative of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar) concluded its harbour and sea training phase at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the ship with her crew, has left for Karwar
• RAKSHA MANTRI ADDRESSES THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP OF INDIAN ARMY DURING ARMY COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The Army Commanders' Conference, an apex level biannual event, is being held in New Delhi from 01st Apr to 04th April 2025
• Indian and New Zealand navies involved in $181m drug bust in Indian Ocean New Zealand Defence Force 03 Apr 2025 -- The New Zealand-led naval task force in the Indian Ocean continues to seize hauls of illegal drugs with an Indian Navy frigate the latest to intercept smugglers, recovering more than 2.5 tonnes of heroin and hashish.
• CENTCOM Commander Visit Israel Defense Forces 03 Apr 2025
• Kuwait - Upgrade and Recertification of PATRIOT Missiles DSCA 03 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of the Upgrade and Recertification of PATRIOT Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $400 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• Informal Foreign Affairs Council Defence: remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas after the meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Apr 2025 -- Check against delivery!
• Informal Foreign Affairs Council Defence: remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Apr 2025
• Rapid Deployment Capacity: EU carries out live military exercise to enhance crisis management European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Apr 2025 -- The European Union is carrying out its third "Live Exercise" (LIVEX) in Pápa Airbase and Bakony Training Area, Hungary, from 25 March to 10 April.
• PAF fighter jet fleet to join aerial exercises with US Philippine News Agency 03 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Thursday its FA-50PH fleet would take part in aerial exercises with the Americans under "Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1," scheduled on April 7-18.
• Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 03 Apr 2025-- On April 3, commencing at 10:45 a.m. (local time, on April 3, 5:45 p.m. Japan time), for approximately 50 minutes, H.E. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, visiting Belgium (Brussels), held a Japan-U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Ministers' Meeting with the Honorable Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, and H.E. Cho Tae-yul, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
• Joint Statement on the Trilateral - United States, Japan, Republic of Korea - Meeting in Brussels US Dept. of State 03 Apr 2025 -- United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met on April 3 in Brussels to strengthen trilateral cooperation in advancing the safety, security, and prosperity of our three countries and the broader Indo-Pacific region, while upholding shared principles including the rule of law.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen US Dept. of State 03 Apr 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 03 Apr 2025

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• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson BG Effie Defrin-April 3, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 03 Apr 2025
• Hundreds of thousands of Gazans flee as Israel 'wipes out' Rafah Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled the southern Gaza city of Rafah in one of the biggest mass displacements of the aggression, as Israeli occupation forces advanced into the ruins of the city.
• Deadliest day in fortnight: Israel kills almost 80 Gazans in attacks on UN clinic, refugee sites Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- New round of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 77 people, marking the deadliest day for Palestinians since the regime resumed its genocidal war on the besieged territory two weeks ago.
• Israel conducts airstrike on southern Lebanon IRNA 03 Apr 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have bombed the town of An-Naqoura in southern Lebanon.
• New Israeli strikes target ambulances, health center in south Lebanon despite truce Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- A series of new Israeli airstrikes have struck Lebanese civil defense teams, ambulances and a civil defense headquarters in south Lebanon, marking yet another violation of the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Arab nation.
• Following Discovery of Mass Grave in Gaza with Bodies of 15 Aid Workers, Human Rights Chief Warns Security Council about Heightened Risk of Atrocity Crimes UN Security Council 03 Apr 2025 -- Following the recent discovery of a mass grave in Gaza — in which the bodies of 15 humanitarian workers were interred — the United Nations human-rights Chief warned the Security Council today of a high and increasing risk that atrocity crimes are being committed in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
• UNRWA Commissioner-General, Gaza: Hunger and desperation spread as food and relief assistance are being weaponized UNRWA 03 Apr 2025
• UN rights chief warns of increasing risk of atrocity crimes in Gaza UN News 03 Apr 2025 -- The recent killings of 15 medical personnel and humanitarian aid workers in Gaza raise further concerns over the commission of war crimes by the Israeli military, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights told the Security Council on Thursday.
• Amid escalating horror, UN experts urge States to take concrete action to end impunity for Israel OHCHR 03 Apr 2025 -- More States must join the Hague Group, a bloc of states that is coordinating efforts to ensure accountability for Israeli breaches of international law and uphold decisions by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC), a group of independent human rights experts* said today.
• Iran condemns Israel's ongoing crimes in occupied Palestine IRNA 03 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has denounced the ongoing attacks and crimes committed by the racist Israeli regime against the oppressed people of Palestine in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, particularly during Eid al-Fitr.
• Iran condemns Israel's crimes in Gaza, West Bank, blasts West's hypocrisy over human rights Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned the continuation of attacks and crimes by Israel against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, especially during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, urging action against the regime's rights violations.
• Pakistan Condemns Israel's Acts of Aggression in Gaza Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025 -- The Government of Pakistan in the strongest possible terms condemns the continued aggression and atrocities committed by Israeli occupying forces in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly in Gaza. The indiscriminate violence has claimed thousands of innocent Palestinian lives, including women, children, medical personnel, and humanitarian workers, marking yet another dark chapter in Israel's brutal occupation.
• Aid workers should not have to risk their lives to help those in need in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 03 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the escalating situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
• During Visit By Israel's Netanyahu, Hungary Announces It Will Withdraw From ICC RFE/RL 03 Apr 2025 -- Hungary announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest for his first trip to Europe since an ICC arrest warrant was issued for him over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
• Hungary to Withdraw from International Criminal Court — Government's Head Sputnik 03 Apr 2025 -- The decision comes amid the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for whom the ICC issued an arrest warrant in November.
• Hungary to quit ICC as fugitive Israeli PM visits European state Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Hungary has announced its decision to pull out of the International Criminal Court (ICC), hours after the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu - the subject of an arrest warrant - arrived in the European country for a visit.

Other Conflicts

• PH 'shadowing' Chinese ship, won't allow maritime survey Philippine News Agency 03 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine government continues to monitor a Chinese research vessel to make sure that it would not be able to conduct a maritime survey in the Philippine waters, the National Security Council (NSC) said Thursday.
• Israeli warplanes carry out more airstrikes near Damascus Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have carried out more airstrikes on Syria, defying a UN warning about the civilian casualties from continuous regime aggressions against the Arab country.
• Iran condemns Israeli regime's attack on Syrian defense and civilian infrastructures IRNA 03 Apr 2025 -- The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the Israeli regime's air and ground attacks on the Syrian defense, civilian, and research infrastructure in the provinces of Damascus, Homs, Hama, and Daraa.
• Iran condemns Israeli attacks on Syria's civilian, military infrastructure Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned the latest string of Israeli aerial and ground attacks on civilian, scientific and research facilities besides a number of military sites across Syria, stressing the need to protect the Arab nation's territorial integrity.
• Israel confirms killing Syria's HTS-led militants, warns Jolani of 'heavy price' if interests threatened Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Israeli warplanes have carried out attacks across Syria, killing at least 10 in Dara'a and seven in Hama, marking the first deadly attack on forces led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
• Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strikes on Five Locations in Syria SPA 03 Apr 2025 -- Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the recent Israeli strikes targeting five locations in Syria, which resulted in numerous civilian and military casualties.
• Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief appalled by widespread extrajudicial killings in Khartoum OHCHR 03 Apr 2025 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Thursday said he was appalled by reports of widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Khartoum following its recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on 26 March.
• Tibetan Buddhist leader missing for 8 months has died, sources say Radio Free Asia 03 Apr 2025 -- Chinese officials have confirmed the death of an influential Tibetan Buddhist leader who went missing eight months ago shortly after he publicly called for the preservation of Tibetan language and culture, two sources told Radio Free Asia.
• DR Congo: Armed violence displaces thousands as cholera outbreak worsens UN News 03 Apr 2025 -- Ongoing violence in North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to kill, injure and displace civilians, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned.
• Sudan crisis: UN rights chief condemns extrajudicial killings in Khartoum UN News 03 Apr 2025 -- The fight for Sudan's capital, Khartoum, likely involved widespread summary executions of civilians following its recent recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday.
• UN envoy urges international support for West Africa and the Sahel UN News 03 Apr 2025 -- In a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday, the UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel painted a mixed picture of the region, which is facing a growing terrorist threat but also political progress and encouraging initiatives.
• 'Efforts to Address Root Causes of Conflict, Mitigate Impact of Climate Change' in West Africa, Sahel Must Be Supported, Senior Official Tells Security Council UN Security Council 03 Apr 2025 -- Preserving a regional framework for cooperation on peace and security remains critical in West Africa and the Sahel, where military takeovers, undemocratic governance, terrorism, poverty and climate change continue to pose serious challenges, speakers told the Security Council today.
• Regionally led security co-operation is vital for peace in West Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 03 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, on peace consolidation in West Africa.

News Reports

• Statement from Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO World Trade Organization 03 Apr 2025 -- "The WTO Secretariat is closely monitoring and analysing the measures announced by the United States on April 2, 2025. Many members have reached out to us and we are actively engaging with them in response to their questions about the potential impact on their economies and the global trading system."
• Trump tariffs spark condemnation as global markets suffer from shock Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports have ignited threats of global retaliation, with governments and companies rushing to formulate countermeasures to mitigate the consequences of the US action.
• Statement by President von der Leyen on the announcement of universal tariffs by the US European Commission 03 Apr 2025
• EU plans retaliation against new U.S. tariffs by end of April: French gov't spokesperson People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- French government spokesperson Sophie Primas said on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) would retaliate, by the end of April, against new tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to announce later on Wednesday.
• EU calls Trump tariffs 'major blow to world economy' as China vows retaliation Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- In her first statement on the US president's new tariffs plan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the new tariffs will be a "major blow" to the world economy and will lead to rising prices for consumers around the world.
• Brazil says "reciprocal tariffs" violates U.S. commitments to WTO People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- The Brazilian government on Wednesday criticized the United States for imposing an additional 10 percent tariff on all Brazilian exports, saying that the move violates Washington's commitments to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
• Canada says to fight U.S. tariffs with countermeasures People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada will fight U.S. tariffs with countermeasures.
• Japan seriously concerned U.S. reciprocal tariffs not in compliance with WTO rules People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday expressed "serious concern" about the U.S. decision to impose reciprocal tariffs, questioning its compliance with World Trade Organization rules and a bilateral trade agreement.
• New U.S. tariffs "particularly bad news" for Australia: business group People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- The new U.S. tariffs represent "particularly bad news" for Australia, one of the nation's largest business groups has warned.
• Australian agriculture industry "profoundly disappointed" in U.S. tariffs People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- The peak body representing Australia's agriculture industry has expressed "profound disappointment" in new U.S. tariffs of 10 percent on all imports from Australia.
• Ecuador says U.S. tariffs to hurt key exports People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- Ecuador's main export industry group warned Wednesday that new U.S. tariffs will significantly affect the country's exports of agricultural goods, notably banana, shrimp and cocoa.
• Israel's industry body warns of U.S. tariffs' impact on trade People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- The Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) on Thursday voiced concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 17 percent tariff on Israeli goods, calling it a "worrying step for Israeli exporters."
• UK industries voice concern over U.S. tariffs on imports People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- The British government and business groups on Wednesday voiced broad concern after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on all British imports, warning that the move could disrupt bilateral trade and put pressure on struggling sectors, including manufacturing and small businesses.
• Italian PM criticizes U.S. decision to impose tariffs on EU People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday night criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on the EU, calling it "a mistake that benefits no one."
• Asian nations fear pain from US tariffs, seek ways to placate Trump Radio Free Asia 03 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs are likely to cause particular pain in developing Asian countries that rely on export industries to raise living standards and provide jobs for young people.
• Trump Signs Order Imposing 10 Percent Baseline Reciprocal Tariffs, 20 Percent On Imports From EU RFE/RL 03 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on April 2 announced reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, including 20 percent on goods from the European Union, a move that some experts fear will set off a trade war and cause the world's economy to tank.
• US announces sweeping 'reciprocal tariffs' amid widespread opposition Global Times 03 Apr 2025 -- Amid widespread opposition, US President Donald Trump declared a "national emergency" and announced a sweeping "reciprocal" tariff policy on Wednesday, setting a baseline tariff of 10 percent on all imported goods, with higher tariffs on many countries, as reported by US media. Multiple countries, including Canada and the EU, expressed strong opposition even before the announcement of the sweeping tariffs.
• Trump signs executive order on "reciprocal tariffs" amid widespread opposition People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- Amid widespread opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," imposing a 10-percent "minimum baseline tariff" and higher rates on certain trading partners.
• Denmark's prime minister sends clear 'hands-off Greenland' message to Trump People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- Denmark is sending a clear "hands-off Greenland" message to United States President Donald Trump this week, through a three-day visit to the island by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
• Denmark's PM visits Greenland after Trump threat to seize it Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Denmark's prime minister has shown unity with Greenland by visiting the semi-autonomous territory following US President Donald Trump's threat to take over the world's largest island.
• ONDCP Releases Trump Administration's Statement of Drug Policy Priorities The White House 03 Apr 2025
• Council for Resilience, joint initiative by MFA and civil society organisations against international disinformation, begins operation Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025 -- On 3 April 2025, the Advisory Council for Resilience to International Disinformation held its first meeting at the MFA headquarters.
• CISA and Partners Issue Fast Flux Cybersecurity Advisory CISA 03 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined the National Security Agency (NSA) and other government and international partners to release a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) that warns organizations, internet service providers (ISPs), and cybersecurity service providers about fast flux enabled malicious activities that consistently evade detection.
• Transnational Manager for Colombia's Clan del Golfo Drug Cartel Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 03 Apr 2025 -- A Colombian national and lieutenant for Clan del Golfo (CDG) pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute large quantities of cocaine destined for the United States.
• Organised Immigration Crime Summit organised by the United Kingdom on the 31 March 2025: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 03 Apr 2025 -- Ambassador Holland updates on UK and partners' efforts to fight against Organised Immigration Crime and the protection of our collective border security.
• Meeting with Director General of the Russian Export Centre Veronika Nikishina President of Russia 03 Apr 2025 -- Director General of the Russian Export Centre Veronika Nikishina briefed the President on the growth of Russia's non-resource and non-energy exports and the contribution of state development institutions to the realisation of the domestic businesses' export potential.
• Head Of Russian Wealth Fund In Washington For Talks With Trump's Middle East Envoy -- Reports RFE/RL 03 Apr 2025 -- Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev has arrived in Washington to meet with US officials as part of President Donald Trump's push to press for a cease-fire in the war in Ukraine, US media reports said on April 2.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Russia's chargé d'affaires for unpaid pensions Estonia MFA 03 Apr 2025 -- Today 3 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a representative of the Russian embassy to present a diplomatic note concerning pensions left unpaid by Russia.
• Press release on Russia-Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) ministerial meeting Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answer to a media question following a meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and the Alliance of Sahel States, Moscow, April 3, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and the Alliance of Sahel States, Moscow, April 3, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of the Niger Bakary Yaou Sangare Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and African Integration of the Republic of Niger Bakary Yaou Sangaré, Moscow, April 3, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabe Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, Moscow, April 3, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop, Moscow, April 3, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Apr 2025
• Navalny Ally Volkov Says Father's House Raided In Russia By FSB RFE/RL 03 Apr 2025 -- Russian law enforcement officers raided the Yekaterinburg residence of Mikhail Volkov, the father of prominent opposition politician Leonid Volkov, a key ally of late Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 3, 2025 PRC MofA 03 Apr 2025
• Chinese FM spokesperson slams US 'reciprocal tariffs' for breaching WTO rules, vows countermeasures Global Times 03 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday slammed US' "reciprocal tariffs," saying that the US' move seriously violates WTO rules and undermines the rules-based multilateral trading system.
• China strongly opposes US 'reciprocal tariffs,' to take countermeasure: commerce ministry Global Times 03 Apr 2025 -- In response to US' announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" on all its trade partners, China's commerce ministry (MOFCOM) said on Thursday that China strongly opposes the move and will firmly take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests.
• China to take necessary measures to safeguard legitimate rights as Japan announces semiconductor export controls: MOFCOM Global Times 03 Apr 2025 -- China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson stated on Thursday, following the Japanese government's announcement of export controls on over a dozen semiconductor-related items.
• Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin Travels to Russia for Consultations PRC MofA 03 Apr 2025 -- On April 2, 2025, Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin held consultations on China-Russia relations and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) affairs with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Galuzin Mikhail Yuryevich in Moscow.
• China's state security authorities apprehend three Filipinos suspected of espionage activities Global Times 03 Apr 2025 -- China's state security authorities have uncovered a case of Filipino espionage and apprehended three Filipino nationals suspected of spying in the country. The investigation revealed that Philippine intelligence agencies have long been focused on gathering information about China's military deployments.
• Taiwan calls Trump's 32% tariff 'deeply unreasonable' CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- The Executive Yuan on Thursday decried U.S. President Donald Trump's 32 percent tariff on Taiwanese goods announced hours earlier and said it would lodge a representation with Washington.
• Lai pledges 'maximum support' for Taiwan businesses amid U.S. 32% tariff CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday night pledged to provide assistance to businesses set to be hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's 32 percent tariffs on Taiwanese imports.
• Taiwan's opposition parties urge government action over Trump tariff CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's two biggest opposition parties on Thursday expressed dismay at U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he would impose a tariff of 32 percent on Taiwanese goods and urged the government to negotiate with the U.S. on the issue.
• Statement on Australia's response to recent PLA exercises around Taiwan Australia DFAT 03 Apr 2025 -- China's military and coast guard exercises around Taiwan during 1-2 April were deeply concerning.
• Japan, U.K., Canada express concerns over PLA drills around Taiwan CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada have joined the United States and European Union in expressing concerns over China's recent two-day military drills around Taiwan that ended late Wednesday.
• 82 Chinese warplanes, ships deployed near Taiwan during drills Wednesday: MND CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- China dispatched 82 warplanes and vessels to areas near Taiwan on Wednesday, the last day of its most recent military exercises in the region, according to Taiwan's defense ministry.
• Scholars note China coast guard's deeper involvement in Taiwan drills CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- China's coast guard has played a more important role during the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) latest round of military exercises surrounding Taiwan this year as Beijing is leveling up its "gray-zone" tactics against the country, scholars have told CNA.
• PLA propaganda aimed at Chinese people, little impact in Taiwan: Experts CNA 03 Apr 2025 -- The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) large-scale joint exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday were accompanied by strident propaganda comparing itself to a mighty monkey warrior in Chinese mythology and Taiwan's president to a parasite, but experts say these messages were primarily meant for domestic audiences and lost on the people in Taiwan.
• Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets with KMT vice chairman People's Daily 03 Apr 2025 -- Chinese mainland official Song Tao on Wednesday met with Andrew Hsia, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in the city of Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.
• Bersamin: Call for 'Taiwan invasion' preps no cause for alarm Philippine News Agency 03 Apr 2025 -- Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday downplayed concerns over recent remarks made by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo Brawner, who urged Filipino soldiers to be prepared for a potential invasion of Taiwan.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Apr 2025
• Backpacks for carrying cash: Surging inflation in North Korea hits residents hard Radio Free Asia 03 Apr 2025 -- Surging inflation in North Korea has some people complaining that they need to carry a backpack full of cash just to go shopping, residents in the reclusive country told Radio Free Asia.
• Iraqi resistance reacts to Trump's threats against Iran IRNA 03 Apr 2025 -- Secretary General of the Sayyed Al-Shuhada Brigades in the Popular Mobilization Forces of Iraq Abu Alaa al-Walae has reacted to United States President Donald Trump's empty threats leveled against Iran, stating that Iraq will stand by Iran.
• Russia blasts Trump's 'unacceptable' threat of bombing Iran Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Russia has slammed President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iran if it does not make a deal with the US, stating that such a scenario could result in a "catastrophe."
• Joint Statement by the Quad Partners on Myanmar Earthquake Response US Dept. of State 03 Apr 2025 -- The following is a joint statement from the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, India, and Japan.
• Death toll from Myanmar quake rises to over 3,085 Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's earthquake death toll has increased to over 3,085 as more missing bodies are found amid a temporary ceasefire declared to facilitate the ongoing rescue operations.
• Myanmar quake death toll tops 3,000 as junta hampers aid efforts Radio Free Asia 03 Apr 2025 -- The death toll from the devastating Myanmar earthquake rose past 3,000 on Thursday, according to the country's military-controlled television, as a junta security clampdown slowed aid in some areas.
• Myanmar: UN chief calls for urgent access as quake toll mounts UN News 03 Apr 2025 -- The UN chief on Thursday called for immediate and unrestricted humanitarian access to Myanmar, where last week's devastating earthquakes claimed over 3,000 lives and left millions in urgent need of aid.
• WFP delivers aid to hardest-hit areas in earthquake-stricken Myanmar WFP 03 Apr 2025 -- Within 48 hours of the powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) began emergency food distributions to affected communities.
• PRESS COMMUNIQUE India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The US President issued an Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs imposing additional ad-valorem duties ranging from 10% to 50% on imports from all trading partners
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NEW URANIUM DEPOSITS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The state-wise and year-wise in-situ uranium resources augmented by Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in the last five years are as follows:
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NATIONAL RARE EARTHS POLICY India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Government of India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish an effective framework for India's self-reliance in the critical mineral sector
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: INDIGENOUS NUCLEAR REACTORS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Units-3&4 of Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS-3&4), the first pair of indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) setup at Kakrapar in Gujarat are already operational, having commenced commercial operation on 30
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROGRESS OF THE BHARAT SMALL MODULAR REACTOR India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Presently, concept design of the lead unit of Bharat Small Modular Reactor 200 MWe has been completed, which includes sizing of the nuclear reactor alongwith the primary heat transport system
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR AND ATOMIC POWER PLANTS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The share of nuclear power in the country's energy basket is proposed to be increased by augmenting the installed nuclear power capacity
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Presently, there are 25 operational nuclear power plants in the country with a total capacity of 8880 MW
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SAFETY OF ATOMIC ENERGY PLANTS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Highest priority is accorded to safety in all aspects of nuclear power viz
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ESTABLISHMENT OF THIRD LAUNCH PAD India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- A Third Launch Pad (TLP) will be established at Sriharikota
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: USING REMOTE SENSING DATA FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- Remote sensing data and space technology are widely employed for societal development activities/ programmes
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: UPDATES ON THE SPACE APPLICATIONS CENTRE OF ISRO India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- The genesis of the Centre dates back to 1966, with establishment of the Experimental Satellite Communication Earth Station (ESCES), by late Dr
• PARLIAMENT QUESTION: REDUCING DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN SATELLITE BROADBAND PROVIDERS India PIB 03 Apr 2025 -- A fleet of 19 communication satellites are operational over India and these satellites support the telecommunications, broadband and broadcasting services as well as societal and strategic communications
• Remarks by PM Netanyahu at the Joint Statements with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban in Budapest Israel - Prime Minister 03 Apr 2025
• Tel Aviv in shock as Trump imposes tariffs on all Israeli goods Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- Israeli officials are in shock after US President Donald Trump announced a 17% tariff on all Israeli goods, despite Tel Aviv's recent removal of all duties on American imports.
• Netanyahu says Qatar 'not an enemy state' Press TV 03 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli regime's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has defended his aides facing allegations that they received financing from Qatar, saying the Persian Gulf sheikhdom is "not an enemy state."
• EU Aims To Elevate Ties With Central Asia At Landmark Samarkand Summit RFE/RL 03 Apr 2025 -- The European Union and Central Asian countries have kicked off their first-ever high-level summit as the bloc eyes new trade and infrastructure investments while aiming to significantly elevate Brussels' ties with the region, according to a draft document for the meeting seen by RFE/RL.
• US tariff announcements Australia DFAT 03 Apr 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is analysing the impacts of the tariffs on Australia and global trading partners announced today by United States President Donald Trump.
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Prime Minister of Canada 03 Apr 2025
• Canada announces new countermeasures in response to tariffs from the United States of America Prime Minister of Canada 03 Apr 2025 -- Yesterday, the United States administration announced a series of unwarranted and unjustified tariffs that will fundamentally change the international trading system.
• Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers to discuss next steps in Canada's response to U.S. tariffs Prime Minister of Canada 03 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada's co-ordinated response to the United States' auto and reciprocal tariffs.
• "The course we are charting now will shape the future of our continent for decades" - Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Kyiv, Chisinau and Brussels Germany Federal Foreign Office 03 Apr 2025
• Nicaragua: UN experts publish groundbreaking report naming 54 officials responsible for systematic repression OHCHR 03 Apr 2025 -- The UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua today released a landmark report which identifies for the first time dozens of Government, military and ruling party officials it says are responsible for grave human rights violations, abuses and crimes that are fueling an escalating and systematic campaign of repression in Nicaragua.
• Collapse of Chinese-built high rise spurs wave of anger in Thailand Radio Free Asia 03 Apr 2025 -- The collapse of a Chinese-built office tower in Bangkok has added to negative perceptions of China's burgeoning business presence in Thailand, testing the government's open door policy to Beijing.
• Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman Reaffirm Commitment to Market Stability on Healthier Oil Market Outlook and Adjust Production Upward SPA 03 Apr 2025 -- The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on April 3, 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook.
• World News in Brief: Israeli military escalation in Syria, Nicaragua rights probe, South Sudan talks UN News 03 Apr 2025 -- The UN Special Envoy for Syria has condemned the repeated and intensifying military escalations by Israel in the country, including airstrikes that have caused civilian casualties.