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• U.S. Forces conduct strike against ISIS-Somalia AFRICOM 12 Apr 2025 -- In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on April 11, 2025.
• US military launches new strikes on Yemen's capital, other provinces Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- The US military has launched a new wave of airstrikes against Yemen, targeting multiple sites across the country, including the capital, Sana'a, and the western province of Hudaydah.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Prime Minister Carney speaks with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte Prime Minister of Canada 12 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mark Rutte.
• 'They're Taking Everyone.' In Russian Regions, Recruiting For Ukraine War Soars RFE/RL 12 Apr 2025 -- Russian recruitment for men to fight in Ukraine is soaring in many of the country's regions, with signing bonuses and other incentives reaching new records in some places.
• Russia has not once to date respected any agreement it had made, says Minister of National Defence discussing Ukraine Lithuania MND 12 Apr 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė attended the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and 30-country strong Coalition of the Willing meetings in Brussels.
• AFRICA INDIA KEY MARITIME ENGAGEMENT 2025 India PIB 12 Apr 2025 -- The inaugural edition of the large-scale multilateral exercise Africa India Key Maritime Engagement, AIKEYME, which means 'Unity' in Sanskrit, is planned for six days from 13 to 18 Apr 25 and will include participation from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and South Africa, alongside the co-hosts India and Tanzania
• EXERCISE TIGER TRIUMPH 2025 CULMINATES WITH DISTINGUISHED VISITORS' DAY AT KAKINADA, ANDHRA PRADESH India PIB 12 Apr 2025 -- The fourth edition of bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 between India and the United States culminated with a Distinguished Visitors' (DV) Day at Kakinada, on 11 Apr 25
• PH, US security advisers reiterate commitment to boosting alliance Philippine News Agency 12 Apr 2025 -- The strong military ties between the Philippines and the United States were further highlighted following an introductory phone call between the respective National Security Advisers (NSAs) of the two governments on Friday.

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• New footage from the Israeli Navy's activity in the Gaza Strip Israel Defense Forces 12 Apr 2025
• The Golani Brigade and the 188th Armored Brigade Established the Morag Corridor Israel Defense Forces 12 Apr 2025
• Hamas holds Netanyahu responsible for continuation of war in Gaza IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has held Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responsible for prolonging the war in the Gaza Strip and obstructing the implementation of the prisoner exchange agreement.
• Israeli military will expand offensive 'throughout most of Gaza' IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Israel's minister in charge of military affairs, Israel Katz, has announced plans to expand the ongoing offensive across much of the Gaza Strip.
• Hamas fires rockets into occupied Israeli territories IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas has launched a rocket attack targeting Israeli positions from the southern Gaza Strip, reports said.
• Israel orders evacuations in Gaza City amid military operations People's Daily 12 Apr 2025 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday issued an urgent evacuation order for residents in several neighborhoods of eastern Gaza City as military operations intensified in the area.
• Gaza's children paying for Netanyahu's political ambitions with blood: Hamas Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has lambasted Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for sacrificing the lives of the Gaza Strip's children by prolonging Tel Aviv's genocidal war on the territory.
• At least 500 children killed since Israel broke Gaza truce Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Gaza's civil defense agency says over 500 children have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza since the occupying regime broke the ceasefire and renewed its genocidal war on the besieged enclave on March 18.
• Israel has turned water into 'tool of genocide,' says Gaza's Government Media Office Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Local authorities in the Gaza Strip say Israel has deliberately interrupted the operation of two Mekorot water pipelines east of Gaza City and cut electricity to the Deir el-Balah desalination facility, effectively bringing desalinated water production in the region to a complete stop.
• Israel threatens to expand ground offensive deep into Gaza as it encircles Rafah Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Israel says it has taken control of a key corridor in the Gaza Strip in a move that has completely cut off the populated southern town of Rafah from the rest of the besieged Palestinian territory.
• UN analysis reveals 36 Israeli strikes on Gaza killed only women and children Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- A recent analysis conducted by the United Nations has revealed that at least 36 Israeli strikes on Gaza between March 18 and April 9 have only resulted in the killing of Palestinian women and children.
• Joint Statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioners Šuica and Lahbib on the humanitarian situation in Gaza European Commission 12 Apr 2025
• EU says Israel must lift devastating aid blockade on Gaza, resume ceasefire Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- The European Union (EU) says Israel must lift the devastating humanitarian blockade on the Gaza Strip and resume the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
• International Support for Saudi Arabia and France's Efforts in Preparing for International Conference on Palestinian Cause SPA 12 Apr 2025 -- The permanent representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohamed Al-Wasel, and the permanent representative of France to the United Nations, Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont, co-chaired a briefing for UN member and observer states at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
• Yemen targets military positions in Tel Aviv IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Yemen's Army drone unit has targeted two military positions in the occupied Jaffa (Tel Aviv) using two Jaffa drones.

Other Conflicts

• At least 23 children and 9 aid workers reportedly killed in Al Fasher, Abu Shouk and Zamzam camps in North Darfur, Sudan UNICEF 12 Apr 2025
• Attacks on Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps and Al Fasher must end now - Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami UNOCHA 12 Apr 2025

News Reports

• Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the second ECOFIN press conference in Warsaw European Commission 12 Apr 2025
• BRICS members express grave concern over US 'reciprocal tariffs,' call for joint defense of multilateral trade system Global Times 12 Apr 2025 -- BRICS members engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the US "reciprocal tariffs" policy, expressed serious concerns over the trade tensions triggered by the US measures, and jointly called for opposition to unilateralism and trade protectionism during the second meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues, which was held via video conference from Thursday to Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Saturday.
• Macron warns Trump's 90-day reciprocal tariffs pause remains "fragile" People's Daily 12 Apr 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Friday the European Union (EU) members that U.S. President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on his so-called "reciprocal" tariffs remains "fragile."
• US judge rules for Mahmoud Khalil's deportation over his pro-Palestinian views Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and green card holder, can legally be deported from the United States, an immigration judge has ruled during a contentious hearing at a remote Louisiana court.
• Space Industry Should Be Among Key GDP Growth Boosters - Putin Sputnik 12 Apr 2025 -- Russia's rocket and space industry should become one of the drivers of national economic growth and technological sovereignty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to the media questions during his remarks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Antalya, April 12, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yvan Gil Pinto Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Acting Foreign Minister of the Republic of the Sudan Ali Youssef Al-Sharif Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with President of the Autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Apr 2025
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Apr 2025
• Former employee of Chinese military research institute sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage, selling core secrets: MSS Global Times 12 Apr 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) disclosed on Saturday an espionage case involving a former employee of a research institute under a Chinese military industry group, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage, stealing and selling core secrets in the technological research and development and practical application of key sectors.
• China's commerce minister exchanges views with WTO Director-General on US 'reciprocal tariffs,' stresses WTO's role Global Times 12 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao held a video call with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday. The two sides exchanged views on addressing the US' imposition of so-called "reciprocal tariffs," upholding the multilateral trading system and giving full play to the role of the WTO, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Saturday.
• Xi's first overseas visits this year are of great significance: spokesperson People's Daily 12 Apr 2025 -- The upcoming visits by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia are his first trips abroad this year and hold significant importance for the overall development of China's relations with the three countries and ASEAN as a whole, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
• Xi: No winner in a tariff war People's Daily 12 Apr 2025 -- There are no winners in a tariff war and China is not afraid of unreasonable suppression, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, calling on the European Union to work with China to jointly resist unilateral bullying.
• Shipments from Chinese ports slow as US tariffs bite Radio Free Asia 12 Apr 2025 -- Major ports and foreign trade provinces in China are showing the first signs of disruption from the ongoing tariff war between the world's two largest economies.
• Ex-assistant of foreign minister detained as spying cases in DPP expand CNA 12 Apr 2025 -- A former assistant serving under the Secretary-General of the National Security Council Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) during his tenure as Taiwan's top diplomat has been detained in connection with an espionage case.
• Taiwan-U.S. tariff talks proceeding smoothly: President Lai CNA 12 Apr 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Saturday that Taiwan has officially begun negotiations with the United States on reciprocal tariffs, describing the process as "smooth."
• Taiwan, U.S. to hold more talks on tariffs after 1st meeting CNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan and the United States will hold additional talks on tariffs after representatives of both sides held their first meeting on Friday U.S. time, according to the Office of Trade Negotiations under Taiwan's Executive Yuan.
• U.S. tariff uncertainty pushes Taiwan's businesses in Vietnam to pivot CNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Taiwanese businesses in Vietnam are exploring alternatives after the United States imposed a 46 percent import duty on Vietnamese goods, following President Donald Trump's announcement of "reciprocal" tariffs on America's trading partners.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Apr 2025
• Saudi Arabia Welcomes Oman's Hosting of Iran-U.S. Talks SPA 12 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome for the Sultanate of Oman's hosting of talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, affirming the Kingdom's support for these efforts and for adopting dialogue as a means to resolve all regional and international disputes.
• VP for executive affairs says indirect talks with the U.S. were held with 'dignity and prudence' IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Vice-President for Executive Affairs Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah has said that a first round of Iran's indirect negotiations with the United States was conducted well with "dignity and produce", and in line with the interests of the Iranian people.
• Foreign minister calls indirect talks with the U.S. 'constructive and promising' IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described the first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States as "constructive and promising."
• Iran Says Talks With US Were 'Positive' And 'Constructive' RFE/RL 12 Apr 2025 -- Iranian and US negotiators wrapped up more than two hours of high-level talks over Tehran's nuclear programs, with Iranian officials describing the effort as "positive" and "constructive."
• 'Constructive, promising': Araghchi says Iran, US moved closer to establishing 'basis of negotiations' Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman brought the two sides closer to establishing "the basis of negotiations" for future discussions.
• Iran, US conclude negotiations in Oman, agree to resume talks next week Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Iran and the United States have agreed to hold another round of talks about the Islamic Republic's nuclear program next week.
• Iran thanks Oman for 'excellent job' of hosting and mediating indirect talks with the U.S. IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has thanked Oman for its "excellent job" in hosting and mediating indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat.
• VP: Iran seeks to uphold the indisputable rights of its people in talks with the U.S. IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref says the Islamic Republic's stance and strategy in negotiations are clear, and it seeks to uphold the inalienable rights of the Iranian people.
• Iran says it prefers negotiations that are on target and free from fanfare IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says Iran's preferred approach to negotiations with the United States is dialogue that is precise and free from fanfare.
• Iran and the U.S. agree to continue negotiations next week IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Iran and the United States have agreed to hold another round of negotiations next week, following preliminary talks in the Omani capital, Muscat.
• Iran and the U.S. hold negotiations in Muscat IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Iran and the United States have held negotiations in the Omani capital, Muscat.
• Araqchi: Iran seeks a fair and dignified agreement negotiated from a position of equality IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Iran is seeking a fair and dignified agreement with the United States negotiated from a position of equality, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says, ahead of planned indirect talks with U.S. representatives.
• Diplomatic stakes are high as Iran and the U.S. are set to start indirect negotiations in Muscat IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- An Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is in Oman's capital, Muscat, for indirect negotiations with the United States.
• Iran: Oman talks not expected to take long IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says he doesn't believe the current round of talks with the United States in Oman would take long.
• Top Iranian, Omani diplomats meet ahead of indirect talks with US Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Senior Iranian and Omani diplomats met in Muscat ahead of the forthcoming indirect negotiations with the US delegation, which aim to terminate illegal sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic over the country's civilian nuclear program.
• Iraq hopes indirect Iran-US talks lead to regional stability Press TV 12 Apr 2025 -- Iraq's foreign minister has voiced support for the indirect talks between Iran and the US in Oman, expressing Baghdad's hope for regional peace and stability.
• Foreign minister offers condolences on passing of Iran's nuclear industry founder IRNA 12 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has extended his condolences over the death of Akbar Etemad, the first head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and a key figure in the country's nuclear industry.
• With Tensions High And Trust Low, Iran And The US Set To Meet In Oman RFE/RL 12 Apr 2025 -- Iran has never been closer to developing a nuclear weapon. US pressure on the Islamic republic has rarely been more intense.
• Minister for Europe opening remarks at Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Saturday 12 April UK FCDO 12 Apr 2025 -- Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty makes opening remarks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey.
• Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - French Ambassador 12/04/2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Apr 2025 -- Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lounes Magramane, received on Saturday, at the ministry's headquarters, French Ambassador to Algeria, Stephane Romatet, to convey Algeria's strong protest following the decision of the French judicial authorities to place one of its consular agents currently serving on the French soil in pre-trial detention.