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• Three civilians killed in Sana'a as US intensifies airstrikes on Yemen Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- At least three civilians have been killed in new US airstrikes on Yemen's capital, bringing to 107 the total number of people killed in such attacks across the country since mid-March.

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• Military Met 2024 Recruit Contracting Goals, Plans for Repeat DoD News 10 Apr 2025 -- The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force met their contracting goals for new recruits last year and expect to do so again this year. At the same time, military personnel leaders said they are undergoing transformations with an eye toward lethality.
• African Lion 25: Largest U.S.-led military exercise in Africa kicks off across four nations Army News 10 Apr 2025 -- African Lion 25, U.S. Africa Command's premier annual exercise, officially kicks off April 14, 2025, in Tunisia, with activities in Ghana, Senegal, and Morocco beginning in May. With more than 10,000 troops from over 40 nations—including seven NATO allies—this year's iteration will be the largest in the exercise's history.
• USS Hershel "Woody" Williams Returns to Norfolk from Forward Deployment US Navy 10 Apr 2025 -- A U.S Navy expeditionary sea-base ship USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB-4) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Apr. 10, after operating forward deployed for almost five years, supporting U.S. Navy and allied efforts in U.S. Africa Command's (AFRICOM) - U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operation.
• U.S. Navy Task Force 70, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 join Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for bilateral training after memorandum signing US Navy 10 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. Navy's expeditionary Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, operating under Task Force 70, joined surface and air forces from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for bilateral training south of Okinawa, Japan, on April 3, 2025.
• U.S.-Indian forces go high-tech at Tiger Triumph 2025 US Navy 10 Apr 2025 -- U.S. and Indian armed forces are incorporating satellite and unmanned technologies into this year's edition of the joint combined Tiger Triumph exercise for the first time, April 2025.
• US, Republic of Korea Navy Divers Kick Off SALVEX Korea 2025 US Navy 10 Apr 2025 -- U.S. Navy divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 and divers from the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) kicked off Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) Korea, April 07, 2025, in Chinhae, South Korea.
• Sea-Air-Space 2025 Panel: Ready Our Platforms US Navy 10 Apr 2025
• Acting Chief of Naval Operations Strengthens Partnerships at Sea-Air-Space Exposition US Navy Press Release 10 Apr 2025 -- Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby attended the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space exposition at National Harbor, Maryland, April 7-9.
• Saltzman details Space Force's international partnership strategy at Space Symposium United States Space Force 10 Apr 2025 -- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman gave insights into a new, soon-to-be-released International Partnership Strategy to unify like-minded nations' efforts in the space domain during his keynote at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, April 9.
• USSF launches Orbital Watch, strengthens US commercial space industry United States Space Force 10 Apr 2025 -- he Space Systems Command Front Door office has launched a new initiative designed to enhance unclassified threat-information-sharing with commercial space companies.
• Philippine, U.S. Troops Kick off Exercise Balikatan 2025 USMC News 10 Apr 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military are joining forces for the 40th iteration of Exercise Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral training exercise between the two allies, from April 21 to May 9. Building on the complexities and achievements of past iterations, this year's exercise will demonstrate the progress in the AFP's modernization efforts and further strengthen the U.S. - Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty by enhancing military interoperability and readiness.
• Panama rejects Pentagon chief's idea of US bases on its soil Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has floated the idea of establishing military bases in Panama, during a visit to the Central American country.
• US & Panama Sign Deal on Free Passage of US Warships Through Panama Canal - Hegseth Sputnik 10 Apr 2025 -- The United States and Panama have signed a framework agreement on priority and free passage of American warships through the Panama Canal, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said.
• Lithuania plays a particularly significant role in strengthening deterrence, says NATO Director of Nuclear Policy Lithuania MND 10 Apr 2025 -- NATO Director of Nuclear Policy Jim Stokes underscores that nuclear weapons are not for attacks, rather, their function is to preserve peace and deter the aggressor.
• NATO Allies discuss military mobility with EU Transport Commissioner NATO 10 Apr 2025 -- Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska welcomed the EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas to the NATO Headquarters on Thursday (10 April 2025) for a meeting with Allies in the North Atlantic Council.
• NATO and southern neighbourhood partners boost dialogue and cooperation on regional security challenges NATO 10 Apr 2025 -- NATO's North Atlantic Council and southern neighbourhood partners recently met within the Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) and Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) frameworks, to take stock of their partnerships and share views on regional security challenges, especially in the Sahel and the Gulf regions, respectively.
• NATO's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood concludes his visit to Tunisia NATO 10 Apr 2025 -- NATO's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Mr Javier Colomina, travelled to Tunis on 7-8 April 2025. This was his first visit to Tunisia in his new capacity. He met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ali Nafti, the Minister of National Defence Khaled Sehili, and the National Security Advisor to the President of the Tunisian Republic Abderraouf Atallah, to discuss NATO's relations with Tunisia, and exchange views on regional security issues.
• NATO Secretary General in Tokyo: Japan is one of our most valued partners and we are strengthening our cooperation NATO 10 Apr 2025 -- NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, made his first trip to the Indo-Pacific in this capacity this week (8-9 April 2025) where he was hosted by the Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, in Tokyo, on Wednesday. They took stock of the long-standing partnership between NATO and Japan, agreeing a joint statement that aims to boost this relationship even further.
• Teamwork at Sea: Mine Countermeasures Exercise Wraps Up in the Baltic Sea NATO Allied Maritime Command 10 Apr 2025 -- Twelve ships from seven NATO nations successfully concluded the German-led Baltic MCM naval exercise in the Baltic Sea recently, a high-intensity two-week exercise that united ships and crews to hone skills in mine warfare and beyond.

• NATO Naval Chiefs focus on emerging technology, cohesion at annual Maritime Operational Commanders' Conference NATO Allied Maritime Command 10 Apr 2025 -- 's Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) hosted fleet commanders, operational directors, and other senior leaders for the Maritime Operational Commanders' Conference (MOCC) 2025 at its headquarters in Northwood, April 8-10.
• NATO Allies come together for Spring Conference to enhance Reinforcement and Sustainment Network Capablities NATO Joint Support and Enabling Command (JSEC) 10 Apr 2025 -- For the seventh time the Joint Support and Enabling Command has gathered the Enablement Community in Ulm.
• Senior US Military Figures Raise Alarm On Air Defense Weaknesses In NATO RFE/RL 10 Apr 2025 -- Two former senior US military commanders have said Europe's aerial shield is not prepared to meet the scale of the threat from Russia, while the head of the US Navy's air and missile defense task force has told RFE/RL that intercepting incoming fire is "always a cat-and-mouse chase."
• Ministry of National Defense Press Release Regarding the "Adjustment Plan for the Military Group Accident Insurance" ROC MND 10 Apr 2025
• Anzac wolf pack hunts subs off WA Australia DOD 10 Apr 2025 -- Four of Australia's seven Anzac-class frigates sailed in formation off the Western Australian coast for ASWEX 25 this month.
• Top General Says North Korea Continuing Weapons Development, Becoming More Isolated DoD News 10 Apr 2025 -- During a Senate Armed Services Committee posture hearing today in Washington, U.S. Forces Korea's commander testified that North Korea is continuing to develop its weapons program while growing more isolated.
• Armed Forces must operate jointly & remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment: Raksha Mantri at DSSC, Wellington India PIB 10 Apr 2025 -- "Armed Forces must operate jointly and remain future-ready in today's ever-evolving multi-domain environment where cyber, space & information warfare etc
• Gen. Qa'ani: US, Israel 'powerless in practice' against Iran, resistance Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- The commander of Iran's Quds Force says the US and Israel, with all their hype and hoopla, are "powerless in practice" against Iran and resistance groups.
• Iran's military prowess is at all-time high: Navy commander IRNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that the naval authority and military strength of Iran have reached unprecedented levels of power.
• New British Army robotic mine plough aims to better shield soldiers from danger UK MOD 10 Apr 2025 -- British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system is put through its paces.
• HMNZS Te Kaha gets to work in the Indian Ocean alongside naval partners New Zealand Defence Force 10 Apr 2025 -- Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha has begun its anti-smuggling work in the Indian Ocean as part of the New Zealand-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) in the Middle East.
• Gov't committed to beefing up PH air defenses - Teodoro Philippine News Agency 10 Apr 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the government is committed to improving the country's air defenses.
• Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with U.S. Secretary of State SPA 10 Apr 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Albudaiwi US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's meeting with UK Permanent Under Secretary Robbins US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025
• United States Welcomes Bangladesh's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025 -- Bangladesh became the 54th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at the 2025 Investor Summit in Dhaka on April 8.

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• Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 10 Apr 2025 -- "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs the decision by the Defense Minister and the IDF Chief-of-Staff to dismiss those who signed the letter. Refusal to serve is refusal to serve - even if it implied and in polite language."
• Some 1,000 Israeli aircrew defy threat of sack to urge end to Gaza war Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- Nearly 1,000 current and former Israeli air force reservists have signed a letter demanding an immediate end to the regime's war on the Gaza Strip, saying it only serves political and personal interests.
• 11 Terrorists Who Infiltrated Israeli Territory and Took Part in the October 7th Massacre Have Been Eliminated Israel Defense Forces 10 Apr 2025
• In the Yard of a Kindergarten and Near a School: Hamas Terror Tunnel Route Discovered and Dismantled in the Rafah Area Israel Defense Forces 10 Apr 2025
• More Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies 'dismembering' Gaza Strip Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- Israel's incessant air and artillery strikes have killed more Palestinian women and children across Gaza as the regime presses ahead with its plan to forcibly displace the population of the besieged strip.
• MP: Hezbollah weapons 'internal matter' amid US pressure to disarm Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- A lawmaker from Lebanon's Hezbollah movement says the group's weapons are an "internal matter," pushing back against mounting pressure from the United States, which is calling on Lebanon for the disarmament of the resistance group.
• Bombardment, deprivation and displacement continue in Gaza UN News 10 Apr 2025 -- Hostilities across the Gaza Strip continue to take a devastating toll on the population, with daily reports of Israeli strikes killing and injuring many civilians, UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Thursday.
• 'Not much time left' to save Palestinians, warns UN Rapporteur Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations' special rapporteur on Palestine has warned that there is "not much time left" to save the Palestinian people as Israel continues its relentless onslaught on the Gaza Strip and its ongoing oppression in the West Bank.
• Iranian, Egyptian FMs urge swift end to Israeli crimes in Gaza Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- Iran has called for collective measures by the regional countries to put an immediate end to the Israeli regime's crimes and renew a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
• Israel has no interest in peace, seeks to obliterate Palestinian issue, says Houthi Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement strongly condemns ongoing Israeli acts of aggression against Palestinians, stating that solid evidence shows that the Tel Aviv regime has no interest in peace and is seeking to completely obliterate the Palestinian issue.
• Israel violates ceasefire in Gaza with the U.S. support: Ansarullah leader IRNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement Abdul-Malik al-Houthi says the Israeli regime has violated the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip with backing from the United States.

Other Conflicts

• Pakistan's Deportation Drive Sees Mass Exodus Of Afghans Ahead Of Deadline RFE/RL 10 Apr 2025 -- Thousands of Afghan refugees in Pakistan have left via the Torkham border crossing as part of Islamabad's large-scale deportation campaign.
• Syria's political transition at risk due to Israeli military action, Security Council hears UN News 10 Apr 2025 -- Recent military actions by Israel are undermining Syria's political transition and the chances of a new security pact between the two countries, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday.
• Israel's Actions 'Threaten Syria's Fragile Political Transition', Senior Official Tells Security Council, Calling on All States to Respect Country's Sovereignty UN Security Council 10 Apr 2025 -- Opportunity to Bring Syria Back to Peace, Legitimacy 'Must Not Be Derailed as Result of Syria Regressing into Geopolitical Battlefield', Delegate Stresses
• The UK welcomes the formation of the new Syrian government: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 10 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
• Myanmar: UN seeks additional $240 million to bolster earthquake relief UN News 10 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations is ramping up its response to Myanmar's devastating earthquake, calling for increased funding and an immediate ceasefire to ensure more aid reaches those in desperate need.
• Junta airstrikes in Myanmar's northwest kill dozens in a single night Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2025 -- Junta airstrikes in northwestern Myanmar killed more than 30 civilians, including an entire family, residents and officials told Radio Free Asia on Thursday.
• Sudan faces unprecedented hunger and displacement as war enters third year UN News 10 Apr 2025 -- The conflict in Sudan has become one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, leaving millions of women, children and displaced families suffering from violence, food insecurity and the collapse of essential services.
• World Court begins hearing Sudan's case accusing United Arab Emirates of 'complicity in genocide' UN News 10 Apr 2025 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday began hearing Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which it accuses of being complicit in acts of genocide against the Masalit community in West Darfur by backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
• Sudan takes UAE to World Court over 'genocide' in Darfur Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- Khartoum has taken legal action against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) also known as the World Court for creating the "driving force" behind the ongoing "genocide" in Sudan.
• EU announces €282.5 million in humanitarian aid for Chad and Sudan crisis European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Apr 2025 -- The Commission has announced today €282.5 million in EU humanitarian aid to address the needs of the most vulnerable people in Chad, Sudan and neighbouring countries. Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib is today in Chad, where she is visiting several EU-funded projects in the country, including those assisting Sudanese refugees.
• EU announces €282.5 million in humanitarian aid for Chad and Sudan crisis European Commission 10 Apr 2025 -- The Commission has announced today €282.5 million in EU humanitarian aid to address the needs of the most vulnerable people in Chad, Sudan and neighbouring countries.
• On his visit to Moldova, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office's Special Representative for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process encouraged the Sides to build on the positive momentum OSCE 10 Apr 2025 -- On his visit to Moldova this week, the Special Representative of the Finnish OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process, Ambassador Thomas Lenk, acknowledged the constructive interaction between the Sides during the energy crisis and encouraged them to build on the momentum.
• Large NPA arms cache seized in Camarines Norte Philippine News Agency 10 Apr 2025 -- The Tanay-headquartered 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) of the Philippine Army on Thursday announced that its troops had seized a large New People's Army (NPA) arms cache in Labo town, Camarines Norte late Wednesday.

News Reports

• Spare developing countries from new US tariffs: UN trade chief UN News 10 Apr 2025 -- As governments and global markets struggle to deal with the deep concerns and disruptions caused by volatility over trade tariffs, Rebeca Grynspan, the head of the UN trade and development agency (UNCTAD), told UN News on Thursday that the poorest countries - whose activities have a negligible effect on trade deficits - should be exempt.
• Statement delivered by the European Union in the WTO's Council for Trade in Goods on 9 April 2025 regarding agenda item 7: United States - Reciprocal Tariffs and Other Tariff Measures - Request from China European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Apr 2025
• Statement by President von der Leyen on US tariffs European Commission 10 Apr 2025
• Statement by President von der Leyen European Commission 10 Apr 2025
• EU Statement in support of Multilateral Trading System at WTO 30 event, 10 April 2025 European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Apr 2025 -- "Today we mark the 30th anniversary of the WTO, at a watershed moment for global trade and for the multilateral trading system. In these turbulent times, we are starkly reminded of the value of a rules-based trading system which has brought about long-term stability and predictability to global trade relations."
• Fijian leaders criticize "unfair" U.S. tariffs People's Daily 10 Apr 2025 -- Fiji's leaders are disappointed and grappling with the U.S. government's decision to impose a 32 percent tariff on Fijian exports, the highest in the Pacific region.
• EU countries approves initial retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs People's Daily 10 Apr 2025 -- European Union (EU) member states on Wednesday backed the bloc's first package of retaliatory measures against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
• Extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025 -- On April 9, the United States extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to face justice for his role in planning the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
• Press release on Russian-American consultations in Istanbul Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Apr 2025
• Russia Frees Woman Jailed For Donating $51 To Ukraine In US Prisoner Swap RFE/RL 10 Apr 2025 -- Russian-American citizen Ksenia Karelina, who was imprisoned in Russia for donating $51 to a US-based Ukrainian aid charity, is on her way to the United States as part of a prisoner swap for Arthur Petrov, a dual German-Russian citizen who allegedly exported sensitive microelectronics.
• Russia, US Exchanged Prisoners in UAE on Thursday Sputnik 10 Apr 2025 -- Russia and the United States exchanged prisoners in the UAE on Thursday morning, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
• Foreign Ministry refutes Russia's allegations of damage to war graves Estonia MFA 10 Apr 2025 -- Today 10 April, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia delivered a démarche to the chargé d'affaires of Russia in connection with the baseless allegations of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Russian Embassy in Estonia about damage to tombstones and the alleged removal of grave monuments in the Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn.
• Serbia Would Lose Over $16Bln If It Imposed Sanctions on Russia - Deputy Prime Minister Sputnik 10 Apr 2025 -- Serbia would lose at least 15 billion euros ($16.4 billion) a year if it imposed sanctions on Russia at the request of the European Union, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin said.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, Almaty, April 10, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Apr 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on April 10, 2025 PRC MofA 10 Apr 2025
• Trump tariffs on China now total 145%, White House says Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2025 -- U.S. tariffs on imports from China actually total 145%, the White House said Thursday, amid an escalating tariff war between the world's two largest economies that threatens to upend global trade.
• Chinese FM slams US for 'confronting the world' as 10% baseline tariff stays, 125% threat targets China Global Times 10 Apr 2025 -- In response to questions regarding that the US applies 10 percent baseline tariff to most countries, suspends the higher "reciprocal tariffs" for a 90-day period while threatens to impose 125% tariffs on imports from China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday denounced the US' tariffs as "a blatant defiance of universal principles and a confrontation with the entire world."
• China vows unwavering opening-up despite US tariff bullying: MOFCOM Global Times 10 Apr 2025 -- As the world's second-largest economy and the second-largest consumer market, China will remain steadfast in advancing high-level opening-up and following its own development path in the face of US tariff bullying, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said at a press briefing on Thursday.
• China enacts tariffs against US, says Trump's trade war 'will end in failure' Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- China's 84% retaliatory tariffs on US imports have come into force hours after the US president insisted he would further increase tariffs on Chinese exports to 125%.
• Man accused of spying on Uyghurs in Sweden was exiled group's spokesman Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2025 -- The World Uyghur Congress says a man detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on fellow Uyghurs there for China served as a spokesman for the exiled group for two decades.
• A window on China's job woes: 1 company gets 1.2 million applicants. Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2025 -- At a recent recruitment drive, China's state-owned nuclear company received nearly 1.2 million applications - a number that shocked netizens and fueled widespread concern about the growing challenges young graduates face in an already tough job market.
• China expresses grave concern over US' 'reciprocal tariffs' at WTO meeting, drawing broad support Global Times 10 Apr 2025 -- China on Wednesday voiced grave concerns over the US' "reciprocal tariffs" and their detrimental impacts, urging the US to comply with the WTO rules to avoid adverse impact on global economic stability and the multilateral trading system at the first annual session of the WTO Council for Trade in Goods at Geneva, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
• China takes firm countermeasures against U.S. tariff bullying People's Daily 10 Apr 2025 -- China has taken swift, firm countermeasures following the latest U.S. tariff hike on Chinese imports, in a move to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
• China's commerce minister meets EU, ASEAN officials on opposing US 'reciprocal tariffs' Global Times 10 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with representatives of EU and Malaysia - the rotating chair of ASEAN - via video, respectively. They had an in-depth and candid exchange of views on strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation and responding to the so-called reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday in statements.
• China, EU vow joint efforts to uphold multilateral trading system Global Times 10 Apr 2025 -- China and the European Union vowed to jointly uphold the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, China's commerce ministry said in a statement released Thursday.
• Chinese premier chairs meeting with economic experts, entrepreneurs People's Daily 10 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday presided over a symposium with economic experts and entrepreneurs to listen to opinions and suggestions on the current economic situation and upcoming economic work.
• China's foreign trade capable of dealing with risks, challenges: commerce ministry official People's Daily 10 Apr 2025 -- China's foreign trade has the confidence and capability to address various risks and challenges, Xiao Lu, an official with the Ministry of Commerce, said on Wednesday.
• Russian Sanctions And Now Trump's Tariffs Help Chinese EVs Make Inroads In Central Asia RFE/RL 10 Apr 2025 -- Even before Chinese electric cars became a mainstay of the bustling streets of Tajikistan's capital, Tolib Raufov knew they would offer an upside to taxi drivers like him.
• Taiwan prepared for 'direct' and 'effective' tariff talks with U.S.: Premier CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Thursday that Taiwan would be prepared for "direct talks" with Washington, after U.S. Donald Trump placed a 90-day hold on sweeping tariffs targeting Taiwanese goods.
• President Lai lays out roadmap for bilateral trade ties, response to U.S. tariffs CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan will rapidly expand procurement of American goods and arms and remove its barriers to free trade, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) wrote in an opinion piece Thursday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's massive tariffs measures that have roiled global markets.
• Taiwan among countries on 90-day pause of higher U.S. tariffs: FM Lin CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan is among the countries listed by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 90-day pause of his "reciprocal" tariffs, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Thursday.
• Taiwan must reason with 'unpredictable' Trump: Central bank boss CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- The only way to deal with tariffs imposed by the "unpredictable" U.S. President Donald Trump is to talk reasonably with him, the governor of Taiwan's central bank said Thursday.
• No China trade 'backdoor' via Taiwan to U.S.: Deputy minister CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's deputy foreign minister said Thursday that the country is committed to working with the United States to prevent "origin laundering," in response to concerns over free trade zone plans that some lawmakers fear could "open a backdoor" for China to attempt to evade U.S. tariffs.
• MAC allows affidavits in lieu of deregistration proof for some Chinese spouses CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday announced four conditions under which some Chinese spouses and their children can be exempted from submitting proof of having renounced Chinese household registration, allowing them to provide affidavits instead of the required document.
• Air Force spy couple receive jail terms of over 40 years in retrial CNA 10 Apr 2025 -- An Air Force couple found guilty of espionage received jail sentences of 47 years and 57 years, following a retrial at the Taiwan High Court branch in Kaohsiung on Thursday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Apr 2025
• Trump threatens Iran with military action over nuclear disarmament People's Daily 10 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that military action remains on the table if Iran fails to agree to end its nuclear program, suggesting Israel will play a key role in any potential response.
• Sanctions on Iran's Oil Network to Further Impose Maximum Pressure on Iran US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025 -- e U.S. Department of State is today sanctioning a second China-based terminal operator, Guangsha Zhoushan Energy Group Co Ltd, which received at least eight Iranian crude oil cargos in the past several years.
• Sanctions on Iran's Oil Network to Further Impose Maximum Pressure on Iran US Dept. of State 10 Apr 2025 -- The Iranian regime continues to engage in destabilizing activities in the Middle East and beyond.
• Treasury Targets Network Transporting Hundreds of Millions of Dollars' Worth of Iranian Petroleum US Treasury 10 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian national Jugwinder Singh Brar(Brar), who owns multiple shipping companies that boast a fleet of nearly 30 vessels, many of which operate as part of Iran's "shadow fleet." OFAC is also designating two UAE- and two India-based entities that own and operate Brar's vessels that have transported Iranian oil on behalf of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and the Iranian military.
• Pezeshkian: No power can stop Iranian nation from moving forward IRNA 10 Apr 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says no power is able to stop the Iranian nation's progress through its conspiracies, dismissing allegations by the United States, Israel and Europe that Iran has been weakened.
• Iran's nuclear talks to proceed with dignity and strength, says AEOI chief IRNA 10 Apr 2025 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has said that the Islamic Republic will engage in the upcoming nuclear negotiations with dignity and authority, refusing to yield to external pressure.
• President says Ayatollah Khamenei is not opposed to American investment in Iran IRNA 10 Apr 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is not opposed to U.S. entities investing capital in the Iranian economy.
• Leader's aide warns of Iran's 'deterrent measures' against IAEA Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that threats against Iran could result in the suspension of Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and expulsion of its inspectors.
• Trump Repeats Military Threat Against Iran Ahead Of Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 10 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has again threated to use military force if Iran does not agree to end its nuclear program and said Israel would be the "leader" of a potential military strike.
• Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah: Disarmament reports 'lies and fabrications' Press TV 10 Apr 2025 -- A senior Iraqi anti-terror group has dismissed recent claims suggesting it is preparing to disarm in response to potential US military strikes as "lies and fabrications."

• Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on President's State Visit to Slovak Republic (April 10, 2025) India MEA 11 Apr 2025
• Transcript of the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Thursday, April 10, 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Apr 2025
• Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Prime Minister of Canada 10 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
• Read-out by President von der Leyen following her phone call with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada European Commission 10 Apr 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 10 Apr 2025 -- Pursuant to a directive from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a diplomatic-security delegation, led by National Security Council Director Tzachi Hanegbi, and with the participation of senior representatives from the Defense Ministry and the security services, met last night with a parallel Turkish delegation.
• Assembly calls for 'immediate release' of Mayor of Istanbul, whose arrest and detention 'appear politically-motivated' Council of Europe 10 Apr 2025 -- Following an urgent procedure debate held in Strasbourg in plenary session on 9 April, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) called on the Turkish authorities "to release immediately Ekrem İmamoğlu", the Mayor of Istanbul, who was arrested on 19 March 2025, placed in pre-trial detention on corruption charges, and removed from office. It also called for the dropping of "all unfounded charges against him and others involved in the same investigation" and repeal of the decision of Istanbul University to revoke his university degree.
• Gitanas Nausėda held a telephone call with the President of Poland President of the Republic of Lithuania 10 Apr 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda had a phone conversation on Thursday with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda.
• PM call with Prime Minister Ishiba of Japan: 10 April 2025 Gov.UK 10 Apr 2025
• As situation in Georgia continues to deteriorate, Assembly sets out additional demands to reverse democratic backsliding Council of Europe 10 Apr 2025 -- Noting that the situation in Georgia "has continued to deteriorate" since its last assessment in January, with no sign of an inclusive political process or new elections, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has warned of a deepening political schism in the country and made a series of additional recommendations to reverse democratic backsliding.
• UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for allowing brutal police violence UK FCDO 10 Apr 2025 -- UK sanctions four Georgian officials, including Georgia's General Prosecutor, as part of latest action against serious human rights violations.
• Finland provides material assistance to Moldova Finnish Government 10 Apr 2025 -- In January, Moldova requested energy sector assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism after Russia had stopped gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.
• Norway and Mexico: A call for a coalition to defend multilateral cooperation Government of Norway 10 Apr 2025 -- Enrique Ochoa, Under-Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of Mexico, and Andreas Motzfeld Kravik, State Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Norway met on 8 April 2025, in Mexico City, for consultations on multilateral issues.