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• US launches more airstrikes on various areas across Yemen Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- The United States presses ahead with its aggression against Yemen, launching new airstrikes on various areas across the Arab country.
• 'Undeterred' by US aggression, Yemen threatens to expand scope of retaliation: US media Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- The US's astronomically-expensive campaign of aerial aggression against Yemen's Armed Forces has reportedly fallen far short of deterring the country that has now threatened to extend the scope of its retaliatory strikes.
• Yemen: US airstrikes on Sana'a kill at least four people IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- United States airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sana'a, have killed at least four people and wounded more than 20 others, according to the Yemeni Health Ministry.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell Statement on COVID-19 Return to Service DoD 07 Apr 2025 -- "We're committed to doing right by those who were affected by the Department's former COVID-19 vaccination policy. For the roughly 8,700 service members who were separated solely for refusing the vaccine, this is an opportunity to return to service — and we want them to know the door is open."
• Readout of Senior DOD Officials' Meeting With Ecuadorian Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior DoD 07 Apr 2025
• The Department of Defense announces Deferred Resignation Program US Air Force 07 Apr 2025 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) for civilian employees, offering an opportunity for eligible employees to resign or retire while receiving paid administrative leave until September 30, 2025. DoD DRP and VERA are workforce-shaping tools that will help the DoD reach its projected civilian workforce goals of reduction by 5-8% through voluntary measures while allowing an opportunity for employees to transition from the Department smoothly.
• Air Force personnel involuntarily discharged over vaccine mandate offered reinstatement US Air Force 07 Apr 2025 -- The Department of Defense is offering a pathway for reinstatement for service members involuntarily discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The military departments will review discharge records, using standardized criteria, to identify those separated solely due to the vaccine mandate. Those whose records don't clearly indicate a sole-cause separation will be contacted directly.
• Air Force personnel who voluntarily left over vaccine mandate offered path back US Air Force 07 Apr 2025 -- The Department of Defense is offering a path back to service for military personnel who voluntarily separated or left to avoid the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. A new policy outlines procedures for these former service members to rejoin, restoring their previous rank and pay. This policy does not apply to those involuntarily discharged for refusing the vaccine; a separate process exists for those individuals.
• AUKUS and PNSY: Partnering for Enhanced Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific US Navy 07 Apr 2025 -- Strong alliances and partnerships have played a key role in the U.S. efforts to promote peace and stability around the world.
• USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) Arrives in Cape Town, South Africa US Navy 07 Apr 2025 -- The Military Sealift Command (MSC) expeditionary mobile base USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) arrived in Cape Town, South Africa for a scheduled port visit April 4, 2025.
• Navy Commissions USS Iowa (SSN 797) US Navy 07 Apr 2025 -- The Navy commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Iowa (SSN 797), in a traditional ceremony held April 5, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.
• Readout of Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby Meeting with Chief of the Royal Danish Navy, Rear Adm. Soren Kjeldsen US Navy Press Release 07 Apr 2025 -- Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby met with Chief of the Royal Danish Navy Rear Adm. Soren Kjeldsen for a formal bilateral engagement during the Sea-Air-Space 2025 maritime exposition in National Harbor, Maryland, today.
• Allied Air Forces execute fifth-generation Agile Combat Employment during Ramstein Flag 25 NATO Allied Air Command 07 Apr 2025 -- On April 4, 2025, the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) demonstrated advanced fifth-generation interoperability during an F-35 Lightning II training event.
• Allied forces demonstrate rapid integration and deployment of air power during Ramstein Flag 25 NATO Allied Air Command 07 Apr 2025 -- On April 4, 2025, a Turkish Air Force KC-135R tanker aircraft refueled F-35 jets for the first time, during Ramstein Flag 25 (RAFL25).
• NATO certifies Spanish Navy as new Allied Reaction Force (Maritime) following largest naval exercise of the year NATO Allied Maritime Command 07 Apr 2025 -- After two weeks of intense joint operations, Exercise Dynamic Mariner 25 has reached a successful conclusion, reinforcing NATO's maritime strength, interoperability, and rapid response capabilities. The exercise took place from 24 March to 4 April across the Western Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, closely followed by Spanish exercise FLOTEX-25.
• Minister Budrys at NATO: Russia is and will remain a long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security Lithuania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Apr 2025 -- On 3-4 April, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys attended the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brussels.
• Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin, Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, meets with Commander of the Bangladesh Army General Waker-Uz-Zaman Russia MoD 07 Apr 2025 -- On 7 April 2025, Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin, Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, held a working meeting in Moscow with Commander of the Bangladesh Army General Waker-Uz-Zaman as part of his working visit to the Russian Federation.
• Norway to provide NOK 5 billion for artillery ammunition for Ukraine Government of Norway 07 Apr 2025 -- Norway will provide NOK 4 billion in funding in 2025 to a Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition. Norway will also provide NOK 1 billion to the European Peace Facility (EPF).
• France's Eutelsat Unable to Grant Ukraine Full Communications Access - CEO Sputnik 07 Apr 2025 -- French satellite operator Eutelsat will not be able to provide full access to communications in Ukraine in the event of a possible withdrawal of the US communication system Starlink, Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke said.
• Ukraine: Mine contamination is lethal legacy of Russia's invasion UN News 07 Apr 2025 -- An estimated 100 million people in more than 60 countries and territories live under the threat of landmines and explosive ordnance - with war-torn Ukraine now the most heavily contaminated country in the world - the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) said on Monday.
• Australia and Philippines strengthen cooperation through joint military training program Australia DOD 07 Apr 2025 -- Military training activities between Australia and the Philippines will increase in 2025, strengthening cooperation and broadening interoperability.
• AUKUS partnership strengthened with Prime Minister appointing new Special Representative UK MOD 07 Apr 2025 -- Sir Stephen Lovegrove appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Representative on AUKUS.
• HMCS Ville de Québec departs for Operation HORIZON Canada 07 Apr 2025 -- Today, the crew of His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec have bid farewell to their families and loved ones at a departure ceremony held at His Majesty's Canadian Dockyard Halifax in Nova Scotia.
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Rs 2,385 crore contract inked with BEL for Electronic Warfare Suites & aircraft modification kits for Mi-17 V5 helicopters India - Press Information Bureau 07 Apr 2025 -- Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force at an overall cost of Rs 2,385.36 crore.
• 'Devastating and cutting-edge': Iran says Arash-2 drone will wipe out all threats within 2,000km range Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- Iran's Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari says the Arash-2 is one of the leading long-range drones with high precision and pinpoint accuracy.
• Iran Army cmdr. visits southeast air base as Tehran vows to exact 'heavy price' from enemy Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- Two top Iranian Army commanders have visited a key air base in the southeastern part of the country amid heightened tensions with the United States.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman DOD 07 Apr 2025
• Defense Minister Speaks with U.S. Secretary of Defense Saudi Press Agency 07 Apr 2025 -- Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
• Türkiye Takes Over the NATO Allied Reaction Force Amphibious Task Force and Commander Landing Force Duties for the First Time Turkey MND 07 Apr 2025
• NATO Air Chiefs' Symposium in Ramstein/Germany Turkey MND 07 Apr 2025
• UK-Kenya defence partnership deepened during Defence Secretary visit to Nairobi UK MOD 07 Apr 2025 -- Defence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru's family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet with them.
• Multi-billion dollar Defence plan unveiled New Zealand Defence Force 07 Apr 2025 -- An integrated combat-focused Defence Force backed by increased Government investment is at the heart of the newly released 2025 Defence Capability Plan.
• Pevkur at defence ministers' meeting in Poland: the EU has created opportunities, now we must implement them Estonia MoD 07 Apr 2025 -- European Union defence ministers met today in Warsaw to discuss expanding military support to Ukraine, security guarantees, and options for increasing EU defence spending in light of the recently published EU Defence White Paper.
• Switzerland participates on the NATO Science and Technology Board Federal Council - Swiss Government 07 Apr 2025 -- Due to its contributions in the fields of research and technology over the years as part of the Partnership for Peace, Switzerland has been invited by NATO to regularly attend the meetings of the Science and Technology Board (STB) of the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) from March 2025 onwards. From 7 to 9 April 2025, Switzerland will be represented by the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse at the STB meeting in Brussels, where it will present its priorities in the area of research and technology development.
• Multinational CIMIC Exercise «ARGONAUT 2025» Press and Information Office, Ministry of Interior, Republic of Cyprus 07 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence announces that the Multinational Civil-Military Cooperation Exercise "ARGONAUT 2025" will take place from 7th April to 10th April 2025.
• Nordic governments to explore legal implications of proposed update to Helsinki Treaty Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 07 Apr 2025 -- Last autumn, the Nordic Council called on the governments in the region to update the Helsinki Treaty, which governs Nordic cooperation, by adding new areas of cooperation and examining the contractual status of Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland.
• Cambodia reopens naval base after Chinese upgrade Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2025 -- Cambodia has formally re-opened a naval base on its southwestern coast after a substantial upgrade supported by China, but denies it will allow any foreign country to establish a base on its soil.
• Moldova's Army Gets A Boost From The EU RFE/RL 07 Apr 2025
• PH, US air units kick off Cope Thunder drills in Pampanga Philippine News Agency 07 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States' Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) began the Cope Thunder Philippines (CT PH 25-1) Monday.
• Palace: PBBM committed to credible, reliable PH defense Philippine News Agency 07 Apr 2025 -- The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains committed to enhancing the country's defense capabilities through the ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Malacañang said Monday.
• PH eyes stronger defense ties with Finland Philippine News Agency 07 Apr 2025 -- The Philippines has expressed its interest to expand its defense ties with Finland.
• Potential F-16 sale may boost Philippine Air Force but impact limited: expert Global Times 07 Apr 2025 -- The F-16 fighter jets that the Philippine government plans to procure from the US may be available for delivery starting next year at the soonest if it decides to avail of the offer, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Sunday, according to Philippine news website Inquirer.net on Monday.
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Uzbekistan National Security Council Deputy Chairman Kamilov US Dept. of State 07 Apr 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Department of State 07 Apr 2025

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News


• 7 April 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 07 Apr 2025

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

• White House abruptly cancels Trump-Netanyahu press conference IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- A press conference between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been canceled by the White House, according to MSNBC.
• Israel's Netanyahu crossed all limits to stay in power: Gantz Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz has slammed prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he crossed all limits to remain in power.
• Netanyahu's flight takes longer route to US to avoid ICC arrest warrant: Reports Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly taken a flight detour to the United States, with his plane avoiding the airspace of several countries that could enforce an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the war criminal.
• Update on the IDF Inquiry Into the Shooting Incident in Rafah on March 23, 2025. Israel Defense Forces 07 Apr 2025
• Hamas' rocket strikes trigger sirens in occupied territories, injure over 2 dozen Israelis IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas has carried out missile strikes on the southern Israeli-occupied territories in response to the killing of civilians by the regime's forces in the Gaza Strip.
• Blockade on polio vaccines into Gaza poses threat: health authorities People's Daily 07 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli authorities have blocked the entry of polio vaccines into the Gaza Strip, posing a serious threat to public health, the Gaza-based health authorities said on Sunday.
• 'Kill zone': Report says Israel systematically destroyed homes on Gaza boundary Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- A new report from an organization of veteran soldiers who have served in the Israeli military has exposed the regime's harsh method to create a sprawling buffer zone between Gaza and the occupied territories deeper into the coastal sliver.
• Palestinian Red Crescent calls for independent probe into Israeli massacre of medics in Gaza Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has called for an independent international inquiry into the "deliberate killing" of 15 paramedics and emergency humanitarian personnel in an attack by Israeli forces in Gaza in March.
• Lebanon urges U.S. to push Israel to withdraw from five occupied points IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has said Israeli forces must withdraw from five strategic points they continue to occupy in southern Lebanon.
• With aid blockade into its second month, misery deepens for Gazans UN News 07 Apr 2025 -- Amid the ongoing Israeli aid blockade and bombardment of Gaza, aid teams warned on Monday that civilians trapped there face multiple daily challenges as relief supplies run critically low.
• World must act with urgency to save Palestinians in Gaza, top UN top officials say: Statement by heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP and WHO UNOCHA 07 Apr 2025 -- For over a month, no commercial or humanitarian supplies have entered Gaza. More than 2.1 million people are trapped, bombed and starved again, while, at crossing points, food, medicine, fuel and shelter supplies are piling up, and vital equipment is stuck.
• UNRWA: A Lifeline for the Displaced Families in the Northern West Bank UNRWA 07 Apr 2025
• UNRWA Commissioner-General: it's World Health Day, a day where we should all be celebrating health and healing. UNRWA 07 Apr 2025
• Occupied Palestinian territory: With every new day of impunity more innocent lives are lost, warn UN experts OHCHR 07 Apr 2025 -- Israel's actions in Gaza and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory are leading to a massacre of Palestinians, a group of independent human rights experts* warned today.
• Six UN agencies call for immediate resumption of Gaza ceasefire Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- The heads of six UN agencies have issued a grave warning on the situation in Gaza and called for the immediate resumption of the ceasefire in the territory amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.
• Joint press release following the summit between France, Egypt and Jordan on the situation in Gaza. Élysée - President of France 07 Apr 2025 -- Leaders of Egypt, France and Jordan held a trilateral summit in Cairo on the grave situation in Gaza.
• Gaza: Minister for Middle East statement on detention of two British MPs in Israel UK FCDO 07 Apr 2025 -- Oral statement to Parliament
• Middle East conflict Germany stands by Israel - and is seeking to bring about a de-escalation Germany - Federal Government 07 Apr 2025 -- The Federal Government views the renewed escalation in the Gaza Strip with great concern. A ceasefire must be swiftly reinstated and strictly enforced. Hamas is urged to release all hostages. The goal must be to end the war.
• OIC Condemns the Israeli Occupation's Targeting of Journalists' Tent in Gaza Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 07 Apr 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the bombing of a journalists' tent in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip, by Israeli occupation forces.
• Yemeni army attacks US destroyers in Red Sea and Israeli positions in Jaffa IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- The Yemeni armed forces announced that they simultaneously targeted two American destroyers in the Red Sea and a military position of the occupying regime in Jaffa.
• Two-pronged retaliation: Yemen strikes Israeli targets in Yaffa, US destroyers in Red Sea Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- Despite relentless US bombardment, Yemeni forces have successfully launched missile and drone operation at Israeli military targets near Tel Aviv and two US destroyers in unwavering support of Palestine.

Other Conflicts

• Ceasefire Monitoring 'Can No Longer Be Just about Being Present', Senior Official Tells Security Council, Noting New Capabilities for Real-Time Observation UN Security Council 07 Apr 2025 -- Ahead of the ministerial meeting on peacekeeping that will be held this May in Berlin, speakers in the Security Council today both urged the importance of technological advances to ceasefire monitoring and acknowledged that such efforts alone will not create the sustainable peace that the United Nations seeks to achieve in conflict zones around the world.
• UN peacekeeping challenged as conflicts and ceasefires grow more complex UN News 07 Apr 2025 -- As ceasefires grow more fragile and conflicts more unpredictable, UN peacekeeping is having to adapt faster amid rising political tensions, disinformation and confusion over mandates.
• Tolentino slams 'reckless' CCG maneuvers in Panatag shoal Philippine News Agency 07 Apr 2025 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Monday condemned the "reckless and dangerous" actions of a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel that nearly collided with a Philippine patrol ship in contested waters off Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal on Sunday, calling it a blatant violation of international law and an affront to Philippine sovereignty.
• UN experts urge end to ISIL-related arbitrary detention in North-East Syria and accountability for international crimes OHCHR 07 Apr 2025 -- The political transition in Syria is a valuable opportunity to end the arbitrary, inhumane and indefinite detention of around 52,000 people in relation to the conflict with Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), UN experts* said today.
• For Afghan Refugees In Pakistan, A 'Cruel' Countdown Has Begun RFE/RL 07 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan's plan to deport millions of Afghan migrants has drawn sharp criticism as the country begins implementing its controversial policy.
• UN reflects on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda UN News 07 Apr 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General called on Monday for commitment to build a world of justice and dignity in honour of the victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
• Escalation of violence and displacement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Ministerial-level Virtual Roundtable | Summary Conclusions by the Co-hosts UNOCHA 07 Apr 2025 -- The Ministerial-level Virtual Roundtable on the escalation of violence and displacement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) took place virtually on 4 April 2025, co-hosted by the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib; the African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development Amma Twum-Amoah; and UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya.
• Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly on the 31st Commemoration of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 07 Apr 2025
• Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda UN Secretary-General 07 Apr 2025

News Reports

• Remarks by Commissioner Šefčovič at the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) press conference European Commission 07 Apr 2025
• E.U. offers Trump zero-tariff deal but warns of retaliation if talks fail IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a "zero-for-zero" tariff deal with the United States to remove tariffs on all industrial goods in ongoing trade negotiations.
• Stock Markets Plummet After Trump Tariffs RFE/RL 07 Apr 2025 -- Global markets have taken a hit over US President Donald Trump's executive order that began the introduction of new import tariffs he said were necessary to rebalance global trade and rebuild domestic manufacturing.
• Philippines calls China's arrests of alleged spies 'retaliation' Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2025 -- The Philippines said the detention of three Filipinos in China for alleged espionage could be retaliation for Manila's crackdown against alleged Chinese spies.
• Philippines' claim of arrest of Filipinos in China a 'retaliation' for espionage cases rebuked: Chinese FM Global Times 07 Apr 2025 -- In response to a query regarding the Philippines' National Security Council's claim that China recently arrested three Philippine citizens suspected of espionage and labeled it a "retaliation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that concerning the involvement of Philippine nationals in espionage activities in China, relevant Chinese authorities have disclosed specific details.
• Marcos orders gov't agencies to assist nabbed Filipinos in China Philippine News Agency 07 Apr 2025 -- The government is taking immediate action to provide assistance to three Filipinos arrested in China for alleged espionage.
• Second Child Dies Of Measles In Texas As Illness Hits 23 US States RFE/RL 07 Apr 2025 -- A second child with measles has died in Texas, where an outbreak of the disease has brought almost 500 cases in the large US state and has spread into at least 22 other states, US officials said.
• Telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 07 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
• Meeting with Aeroflot CEO Sergei Alexandrovsky Kremlin.ru 07 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board of Aeroflot - Russian Airlines Sergei Alexandrovsky to discuss Aeroflot Group's performance in 2024.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with heads of diplomatic missions of Eurasian countries accredited in Moscow Russia MFA 07 Apr 2025 -- On April 7, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow with heads of diplomatic missions from a number of Eurasian countries accredited in Russia.
• Three former senior Chinese officials expelled from CPC over serious violations of discipline and laws Global Times 07 Apr 2025 -- Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and the National Commission of Supervision decided to expel three senior officials from the CPC over serious violations of discipline and laws, according to three separate statements released by the CCDI and the National Commission of Supervision on Monday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on April 7, 2025 PRC MofA 07 Apr 2025
• China is willing to work together with countries, including Canada, to safeguard multilateralism and multilateral trading system: embassy Global Times 07 Apr 2025 -- There are no winners in a trade war, and protectionism leads nowhere. China urges the US to immediately cancel its unilateral tariff measures and properly resolve differences with its trading partners through equal dialogue. China is willing to work together with countries, including Canada, to firmly safeguard multilateralism and the multilateral trading system, continuously promote inclusive economic globalization, and maintain the stability of the global trading system, the Chinese embassy in Canada said on its WeChat account on Sunday.
• Trump threatens to impose yet more tariffs on China IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will impose an additional 50% tariff on China if Beijing does not withdraw its retaliatory tariffs on the United States.
• China slams US for unilateralism, protectionism, economic bullying with tariffs Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- China has criticized US foreign economic policy, accusing the United States of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying with tariffs.
• Trump threatens to double China tariffs, Chinese producers brace for impact Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to nearly double already hefty tariffs on China in an escalating trade war between the world's two leading economies that is impacting Chinese manufacturers amid a collapse in global stock prices.
• Trump says TikTok sale stalled by China's objections to US tariffs Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2025 -- China's objections to new U.S. tariffs stalled a deal to sell off TikTok and keep it operating in the United States, said President Donald Trump on Sunday, emphasizing that he would not reverse tariffs on foreign nations unless the trade deficits that the U.S. faces with various countries, including China, disappeared.
• Top G7 diplomats express deep concern over PLA drills around Taiwan CNA 07 Apr 2025 -- G7 countries' top diplomats have expressed concern over the recent military exercises conducted by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) around Taiwan, saying they intensified risks to regional and global security.
• Calls to eliminate Taiwan not protected by freedom of speech: Lai CNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Absolute freedom of speech does not protect calls for Taiwan's elimination, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Monday at an event to remember pro-democracy movement pioneer Nylon Cheng (鄭南榕) 36 years after Cheng's death.
• Premier will report to LY on response to U.S. tariffs: Opposition CNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) has agreed to report to lawmakers on details of a NT$88 billion Cabinet (US$2.65 billion) proposal to help Taiwanese businesses in the wake of sweeping tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, an opposition party chair said Monday.
• China lodges solemn representation to US over Taiwan regional official's reported US visit: FM Global Times 07 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding Taiwan regional security official Joseph Wu Jaushieh's reported visit to the US for talks with the US administration through the "special channel," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 07 Apr 2025
• China's policy toward South Korea remains consistent, stable, and predictable, says Chinese FM on S.Korean constitutional court upholding Yoon's impeachment Global Times 07 Apr 2025 -- In response to an inquiry regarding the Constitutional Court of South Korea's decision on April 4 to uphold the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol and its influence on China-South Korea relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China has taken note of the ruling and related decision, which are internal affairs of South Korea.
• US, Iran Set To Hold Talks On April 12 But Differ On Whether They Will Be 'Direct' RFE/RL 07 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said the United States is holding high-level "direct" talks with Iran and a "very big meeting" would take place on April 12.
• Trump Warns Iran Of 'Great Danger' If Weekend Nuclear Talks Fail RFE/RL 07 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said the United States will hold high-level "direct" talks with Iran at a "very big meeting" this week while warning Tehran it would be in "great danger" if the talks on its nuclear program don't succeed.
• Federal Foreign Office on the extension of the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Iran Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Apr 2025
• Pezeshkian: Iran open to talks but not 'at any cost'; US yet to demonstrate seriousness on negotiations Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has once again said Iran is open to talks but this does not mean it will hold negotiations "at any cost."
• U.S. must show it genuinely seeks negotiations: President Pezeshkian IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated Iran's commitment to dialogue but said the United States must also demonstrate a genuine intent for negotiations.
• Araqchi says Iran ready for indirect U.S. talks; Foreign Ministry in charge of possible negotiations IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the ball is now in the U.S. court to respond to Iran's proposal for indirect negotiations over its nuclear program.
• Tehran has not received a response from Washington on indirect talks: Official IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Iran has not yet received a response from the United States regarding indirect negotiations between the two sides, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.
• Iran: US yet to respond to generous proposal for indirect talks Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- Iran says it has not yet received any response from the United States regarding indirect negotiations about Tehran's peaceful nuclear program.
• Kremlin says Russia is ready to mediate to resolve U.S.-Iran tensions IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Moscow remains in ongoing consultations with Tehran and is committed to taking all necessary steps to resolve tensions between the United States and Iran through "political and diplomatic means."
• Iran, Russia, China will hold talks on the nuclear issue in Moscow: Envoy IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has said that Iran, Russia, and China will meet for consultations on the nuclear issue in the Russian capital on Tuesday.
• Iran making heavy investment in buying GPUs: Official Press TV 07 Apr 2025 -- A senior Iranian government official says the country is making heavy investments in buying graphics processing units (GPUs) as part of efforts to expand the country's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
• Myanmar junta says international groups must be 'approved' for quake aid Radio Free Asia 07 Apr 2025 -- International aid groups who want to provide assistance to earthquake-hit areas of Myanmar must gain prior approval from junta authorities, said a top military official, as the death toll surpassed 3,500.
• Turkey's main opposition calls for early elections amid unrest over arrest of Istanbul's mayor IRNA 07 Apr 2025 -- The leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has called for early elections in the wake of the jailing of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
• Pakistan-France Bilateral Political Consultations Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Apr 2025 -- Additional Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, held bilateral consultations with, Deputy Secretary General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, David Bertolotti.
• Telephonic call between Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Apr 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Dar US Dept. of State 07 Apr 2025
• Brazil must fully address violations of the dictatorship to guarantee human rights and democracy OHCHR 07 Apr 2025 -- To truly guarantee human rights and democracy, Brazil must fully address the violations of the dictatorship, a UN expert said today.
• PM call with Prime Minister Wong of Singapore: 7 April 2025 Gov.UK 07 Apr 2025
• Montenegro: remarks by High Representative/vice-President Kaja Kallas at the joint press conference with Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 Apr 2025
• Montenegro: remarks by High Representative/vice-President Kaja Kallas at the presentation of the European Peace Facility equipment to Armed forces European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 Apr 2025
• World News in Brief: Syria transition update, healthcare as a human right, more than 2,000 killed and injured in Haiti this year UN News 07 Apr 2025 -- UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, issued a statement on Monday following his latest "extensive discussions" with leader of the caretaker administration in Damascus, Ahmed al-Sharaa.