15 April 2025 Military News |
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- Renewed escalation: US conducts airstrikes on Yemen's Ma'rib, al-Jawf provinces Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- The United States has conducted more acts of aggression against Yemen by launching a new wave of airstrikes across multiple regions in the Arab country, targeting positions in the central province of Ma'rib and the northern province of al-Jawf, marking a renewed escalation in the ongoing conflict.
- Joint Task Force Southern Guard protection cell secures the mission Army News 15 Apr 2025 -- Protection isn't just a task, it's a mission within the mission. The Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) protection cell has stood as the shield of the operation, safeguarding personnel, facilities, and the mission itself.
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- Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together US Air Force 15 Apr 2025 -- The Air Force is demonstrating its commitment to joint warfighting capabilities, integrating airpower into a vast network of sensors and shooters during Project Convergence Capstone 5, a large-scale military modernization experiment held amidst the desolate California desert, the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and other locations February through April.
- 134th ARW enhances readiness with nuclear operational readiness, combat readiness exercises US Air Force 15 Apr 2025 -- The 134th Air Refueling Wing completed a four-day nuclear operational readiness exercise and combat readiness exercise April 5-8, reinforcing the wing's commitment to maintaining the highest level of operational readiness.
- ACC leads radical change to USAF fleet maintenance, management US Air Force 15 Apr 2025 -- Air Combat Command is leading efforts to overhaul how the U.S. Air Force does aircraft maintenance and fleet management this spring.
- USS Minnesota Returns Home to Naval Base Guam US Navy 15 Apr 2025 -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam following its first operational tasking while forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific region, April 14, 2025.
- Lt. Gen. Schiess discusses critical role of CIC, JCO commercial capabilities at 40th Space Symposium United States Space Force 15 Apr 2025 -- During the Space Foundation's 40th Space Symposium, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, participated in a one-on-one discussion with U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. David Buck, April 9, and highlighted the importance of commercial partnerships in space operations.
- Developing a Combat-Credible Force: STARCOM at the 40th Space Symposium United States Space Force 15 Apr 2025 -- At this week's 40th Space Symposium, leaders from Space Training and Readiness Command made it clear: the U.S. Space Force isn't just refining how it trains Guardians - it's leveraging the development of Guardians—officer, enlisted and civilian—to further the service's combat credibility.
- 'Russia lied to us': Chinese fighters captured by Ukraine tell their story Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2025 -- Two Chinese nationals captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine said they were tricked by false promises and online recruitment ads into enlisting, and criticized Moscow for exploiting foreign fighters in its war effort.
- Joint Statement: 16th Ukraine Defence Contact Group - National Armaments Directors Format UK MOD 15 Apr 2025 -- Joint Statement from Ukraine, Germany and the United Kingdom, co-chairs of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).
- Air Defense of the Odesa Region and Its Socio-Economic Development: The President Holds a Coordination Meeting President of Ukraine 15 Apr 2025
- Strengthening Ukraine's Air Defense and Maintaining Pressure on Russia: President of Ukraine Meets with NATO Secretary General in Odesa President of Ukraine 15 Apr 2025
- Joint press statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with President Zelenskyy in Odesa, Ukraine NATO 15 Apr 2025 -- (As delivered)
- Taiwan's military quiet on U.S. participation in Han Kuang wargames CNA 15 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) would not comment Monday on reports that a retired United States army general is serving as an advisor to Taiwan's chief of the general staff during the computer-aided part of the ongoing Han Kuang wargames.
- Taiwan's defense minister says peace in Indo-Pacific U.S. 'core interest' CNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's defense minister said Tuesday that a recent warning by the United States' top commander in the Indo-Pacific region about significantly increased Chinese military aggression toward Taiwan underscores that peace in the Indo-Pacific is a "core interest" of the U.S.
- Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on April 9, 2025 PRC MND 15 Apr 2025
- Defence Secretary calls on Italian Defence Minister in Rome to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation India PIB 15 Apr 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome, Italy from April 14-15, 2025 on an official trip
- Kingdom of Morocco - FIM-92K Stinger Block I Missiles DSCA 15 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Morocco of FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $825 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Philippines - TH-73A Training Helicopters and Support DSCA 15 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of TH-73A Training Helicopters and Support for an estimated cost of $120 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- New Zealand Army Combat Team certified for major upcoming exercises New Zealand Defence Force 15 Apr 2025 -- For 19 straight days in the Waiouru Military Training Area close to 350 soldiers of Ngāti Tūmatauenga, the New Zealand Army honed their combat skills and sharpened their battlefield capabilities ahead of a crucial run of overseas exercises.
- New Zealand Defence Force deepens commitment to the South East Asian region New Zealand Defence Force 15 Apr 2025 -- The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and four other nations have joined forces in Malaysia and Singapore for Exercise Bersama Shield, which is designed to enhance cooperation and interoperability by working together in a warfighting scenario.
- Defence and Customs strengthen maritime security with uncrewed surface vessels New Zealand Defence Force 15 Apr 2025 -- The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the New Zealand Customs Service have unveiled and named two new state-of-the-art Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to help combat transnational serious and organised crime.
- US anti-ship missile to take part in 'Balikatan' drills Philippine News Agency 15 Apr 2025 -- The US-made NMESIS anti-ship missile system will be taking part in one of the "Balikatan" exercises this year.
- CAAP, Air Force collab to boost air operations Philippine News Agency 15 Apr 2025 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Philippine Air Force (PAF) collaborated to boost operations through the PAF-CAAP Joint Steering Committee (PCJSC).
- PH, US troops hold socio-civic programs ahead of Balikatan Philippine News Agency 15 Apr 2025 -- Filipino and American forces renovated a school building in Bulacan and held a medical and dental mission in Cagayan as part of socio-civic programs being carried out ahead of this year's Balikatan exercises.
- Trump's Budget Axe Takes Swing at State Dept. and Foreign Aid Sputnik 15 Apr 2025 -- The State Department's budget may be dropped from $54.4 billion to $28.4 billion in 2026, according to internal planning documents seen by Reuters.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto US Dept. of State 15 Apr 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Jordanian Prime Minister Hassan US Dept. of State 15 Apr 2025
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- 15 April 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 15 Apr 2025
- The Chief of the General Staff to the Reserve Soldiers in the Gaza Strip: "The IDF honors and deeply appreciates its reserve personnel." Israel Defense Forces 15 Apr 2025
- PM Netanyahu visited the northern Gaza Strip Israel - Prime Minister 15 Apr 2025 -- PM Netanyahu visited the northern Gaza Strip together with Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, Head of Southern Command Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asor and division and brigade commanders.
- PM Netanyahu spoke with the President of France Emmanuel Macron Israel - Prime Minister 15 Apr 2025 -- During the conversation, the Prime Minister expressed fierce opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state, and said that this would constitute a huge prize for terrorism.
- Golani Brigade soldiers sign letter for end to war on Gaza, immediate talks over captives Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- Members of an infantry brigade of the Israeli military have signed a letter calling for an end to the gonging war in the Gaza Strip, as the regime is hit by a wave petitions expressing dissent against the protracted war.
- Hamas: Surrender not an option; Netanyahu's murders aimed at securing political future Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- A senior Hamas official has reiterated the Palestinian resistance group's assertion that surrender was not among its options, while strongly condemning the ongoing Israeli war of genocide on the Gaza Strip and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for committing war crimes in pursuit of his own political survival.
- Your children will return in coffins torn apart by Israeli missiles: Hamas to captives' families Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has warned the families of the Israeli captives remaining in the Gaza Strip that their relatives might soon be killed as a result of the Israeli regime's relentless bombardment of the coastal sliver.
- Hamas calls for global protests against Israel's 'barbarism' in Gaza Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- Hamas has urged nations around the world to join a week-long global demonstration in protest against Israel's horrific acts of barbarism against the people of the Gaza Strip.
- Hamas says lost contact with group holding Israeli-American captive in Gaza Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says it has lost contact with the group guarding an Israeli-American captive in the Gaza Strip following an Israeli strike on their location in the besieged territory.
- Hamas calls for 'serious steps' to end Israeli blockade of Gaza Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned Israel's ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip, calling on the international community to take practical steps to end the occupying regime's siege in the besieged enclave.
- Medic killed, 10 patients wounded in Israel's attack on field hospital in Gaza Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- An Israeli airstrike hit yet another hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing a medic and wounding at least 10 people — all patients and medics.
- Gaza death toll hits 51,000 as Israel presses ahead with genocidal campaign Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- Israel has killed at least 17 more Palestinians in 24 hours, bringing the death toll from the regime's campaign of genocide in Gaza to 51,000 since October 2023.
- Full-blown famine grips Gaza as 91% of population faces extreme food insecurity: NGO Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO) has said that Gaza has entered a full-blown famine as 91% of the population faces extreme food insecurity following Israel's long genocidal war against the Palestinians there.
- Hamas says studying new Gaza peace proposal from mediators People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- Hamas said Monday evening that its leadership is reviewing the Gaza peace proposal received from the mediators and will submit its response after completing internal consultations.
- Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon kills a civilian IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli regime has targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing a Lebanese citizen, according to local news outlets.
- Israeli strike on hospital 'further cripples' Gaza's fragile health system UN News 15 Apr 2025 -- An Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza on Tuesday has further jeopardized already limited access to lifesaving medical care in the war-torn enclave.
- Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue to kill civilians, UN rights office warns UN News 15 Apr 2025 -- Israeli military operations in Lebanon have continued to claim civilian lives and destroy vital infrastructure, the UN human rights office warned on Tuesday, raising alarm over mounting violations since a ceasefire agreement took effect last November.
- Gaza faces 'worst' humanitarian crisis since October 2023: U.N. IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations has raised alarm over the increasingly dire situation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid ongoing Israeli attacks on the besieged territory.
- Israeli operations in Lebanon continue to kill civilians OHCHR 15 Apr 2025 -- Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue to kill and injure civilians, and destroy civilian infrastructure, raising concerns regarding the protection of civilians.
- Iran condemns Israel's intensified attacks on Gaza and West Bank IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the intensified attacks by the Israeli regime on the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, targeting innocent women and children.
- Iran condemns Israeli war crimes in Gaza, West Bank Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- Iran has denounced in the strongest terms the "brutal massacre" by Israel of civilians across the besieged Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
- Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine condemns new US-Israel arms deal Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has said in a post on Telegram that the US government uses the US taxpayer money to fund the Israeli regime's genocidal war in Gaza and denounced the new arms deal between the US and Israel.
- Pakistan Condemns Israeli Attack on Baptist Hospital in Gaza Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the bombing of the Baptist Hospital in Gaza by Israeli occupation forces. This attack, part of a pattern of targeting medical facilities, constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. That it occurred on Palm Sunday, a sacred occasion for Christians, underscores Israel's blatant disregard for religious sanctity and civilian lives.
- Maldives bans entry of Israelis in 'resolute solidarity' with Palestinians Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- In "resolute solidarity" with the people of Palestine, the Maldives Parliament has approved legislation ratified by President Mohamed Muizzu to ban the entrance of Israelis into the country.
- Philippine vessel stages provocative actions near Huangyan Dao Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- China's coast guard authorities on Tuesday said one of its ships patrolling waters near Huangyan Dao was harassed by a Philippine vessel in an attempt to smear the Chinese side with staged photos.
- South China Sea a widely recognized, commonly used geographical name: FM responds to Google Maps label change Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry that Google Maps now shows the label "West Philippine Sea," whereas it previously displayed "South China Sea," with some reports claiming that this change helps protect the Philippines' sovereignty, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that the South China Sea has long been the widely recognized and commonly used geographical name by the international community.
- China, Vietnam agree to manage and resolve maritime issues PRC MND 15 Apr 2025 -- China and Vietnam have agreed to properly manage and resolve differences on maritime issues.
- External flow of weapons into Sudan must end, insists UN's Guterres UN News 15 Apr 2025 -- Two years to the day since Sudan's brutal war erupted between rival generals who rejected the peaceful transition to civilian rule after the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir, UN chief António Guterres insisted that the world "must not forget" the suffering of the country's people.
- Sudan: 15 million children require humanitarian assistance after two years of war UN News 15 Apr 2025 -- The number of children in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan has doubled as the war between rival militaries enters a third year on Tuesday.
- Marking two years of Sudan war: A call for peace, protection and humanity - Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami UNOCHA 15 Apr 2025 -- Today marks two years since conflict erupted in Sudan — a tragedy that continues to unfold before our eyes, leaving a trail of devastation and despair.
- United Nations sounds the alarm for civilians in South Sudan UNOCHA 15 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations is deeply concerned by the rapidly escalating violence in South Sudan and reiterates its urgent call for the protection of the population and immediate, unimpeded access to lifesaving humanitarian aid.
- Open Letter to the International Community as the Sudan Conflict Enters Its Third Year : Two Years of Crisis: How the Sudan Conflict Has Disrupted Millions of Lives in Eastern Chad UNOCHA 15 Apr 2025 -- Nearly one million people have sought refuge in Chad's eastern provinces over the past two years—a staggering figure.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement Marking Two Years Since the Beginning of the Devastating War in Sudan US Dept. of State 15 Apr 2025
- London Sudan Conference: Foreign Secretary opening remarks UK FCDO 15 Apr 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary delivered opening remarks at the London Sudan conference.
- UK announces new humanitarian funding for Sudan UK FCDO 15 Apr 2025 -- The UK has announced new support to Sudan ahead of the Sudan conference which will bring together international representatives.
- EU and Member States pledge over €522 million to address Sudan crisis European Commission 15 Apr 2025 -- To help address the difficult humanitarian situation in Sudan, the European Commission and Member States have pledged €522 million in aid for 2025 at the High-level Conference for Sudan, co-hosted in London today by the Commission alongside the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the African Union.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the Sudan conference in London Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Apr 2025
- Statement on the two-year mark of the Sudan Conflict Government of Norway 15 Apr 2025 -- April 15 marks two years since the start of the conflict in Sudan. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust express their condolences and support to the Sudanese people who have suffered greatly, and urge a rapid end to the conflict.
- EU statement on Sudan Government Offices of Sweden 15 Apr 2025 -- Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union marking two years of war.
- Iran expresses concern over dire situation in Sudan's el-Fasher IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the besieged city of el-Fasher, Sudan.
- News comment: Two years on, Sudan is a catastrophe the world cannot afford to ignore UNHCR 15 Apr 2025 -- This statement is attributable to Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
- 11 killed as Myanmar junta bombs Buddhist monasteries during new year festivities Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar junta forces have unleashed a series of Burmese New Year airstrikes on Buddhist monasteries, killing 11 people during festive days when people traditionally visit religious sites to make merit.
- Number of children in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan doubles as conflict enters third year amid 'perfect storm' of threats to children UNICEF 15 Apr 2025 -- As the conflict in Sudan enters its third year, the number of children in need of humanitarian assistance has doubled, from 7.8 million at the start of 2023 to more than 15 million today.
- NATO reaffirms its steadfast commitment to security in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to safeguarding the Dayton Peace Agreement NATO 15 Apr 2025 -- Today (15 April 2025), NATO's Deputy Secretary General, Radmila Shekerinska, hosted the Chair and members of the Tripartite Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Željka Cvijanović, Željko Komšić, and Denis Bećirović, at NATO Headquarters. They exchanged views with Allied Permanent Representatives on the latest developments in the country and across the region, and on NATO's partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Iran ready to facilitate signing of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty: Takht-e-Ravanchi IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi says Iran, as a country having friendly relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan, is prepared to facilitate the signing of a bilateral peace treaty that has been finalized by the two neighbors.
- Flooding displaces thousands amid ongoing unrest in eastern DR Congo UN News 15 Apr 2025 -- Recent severe flooding caused by torrential rains has displaced nearly 10,000 people in Tanganyika province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday.
- Floods and conflict fuel an alarming humanitarian emergency in DR Congo UNHCR 15 Apr 2025 -- Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains in recent weeks has displaced almost 10,000 people in Tanganyika Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This unfolding emergency reflects the double crisis facing the DRC, where extreme weather shocks such as flooding compound the suffering caused by ongoing conflict and mass displacement.
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- The Promise of American Higher Education Harvard University 15 Apr 2025 -- "Late Friday night, the administration issued an updated and expanded list of demands, warning that Harvard must comply if we intend to 'maintain [our] financial relationship with the federal government.' It makes clear that the intention is not to work with us to address antisemitism in a cooperative and constructive manner. Although some of the demands outlined by the government are aimed at combating antisemitism, the majority represent direct governmental regulation of the "intellectual conditions" at Harvard."
- Harvard University rejects Trump administration's demands on sweeping changes People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- Harvard University on Monday rejected the Trump administration's demands to make sweeping changes to its governance, hiring and admissions practices, despite billions of dollars in federal funding being at risk if it fails to comply.
- Trump administration freezes 2.2 bln USD funding to Harvard after it rejects sweeping changes People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- The Trump administration on Monday announced a freeze on 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in multi-year grants and a 60 million contract to Harvard University, hours after the university rejected a list of demands from the federal government.
- Harvard-Trump dispute deepens as US president threatens to remove tax exemption Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened Harvard University to take away its tax exemption and treat it as a political entity if the Ivy League school continues to defy his administration's demands.
- Harvard president says top university not to yield to federal demands over student rights Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- The president of Harvard University has refrained from complying with a new list of demands from the US administration to maintain access to federal funding as part of Washington's crackdown on pro-Palestine academic protests.
- Up to $8 Million in Reward Offers for Information Leading to Arrests and/or Convictions of Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organization LNFM Cartel US Dept. of State 15 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing reward offers under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction, in any country, of Mexican narcotics trafficker Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga, a/k/a "Pez," and up to $3 million for information leading the arrest and /or conviction of his brother, Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, a/k/a "Fresa."
- Treasury Sanctions Leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana Drug Cartel US Treasury 15 Apr 2025 -- Today, Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals affiliated with La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM), a Mexican cartel designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, that has poisoned Americans by trafficking fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the United States. LNFM's crimes also include the smuggling of illegal aliens into the United States and violence against its rivals and Mexican security forces, utilizing drones and bombs in addition to conventional firearms. Those sanctioned today, all of whom are siblings, include the group's notorious co-leaders: Johnny Hurtado Olascoagaand Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga.
- Russian Journalists Handed Prison Terms For Alleged Ties To Navalny RFE/RL 15 Apr 2025 -- Four Russian journalists have been sentenced by a Moscow court to 5 1/2 years in prison each for their activities linked to the late opposition leader Aleksei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), which Russian authorities have designated as an "extremist organization."
- Fico Asserts He Won't Be Stopped from Attending Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow Sputnik 15 Apr 2025 -- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Tuesday responded to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas' remarks on the European Union's participation in the May 9 celebrations in Moscow by saying he will attend the event and that no one can forbid him from doing so.
- Can the EU Extend Russia Sanctions Despite Hungary's Blackmail? RFE/RL 15 Apr 2025 -- Extending sanctions against Russia has been one of the most pressing issues for the European Union -- especially this year. And Hungary's record of holding out against such sanctions has officials in Brussels worried about what will happen when the next extension deadline comes around, this time in July.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on April 15, 2025 PRC MofA 15 Apr 2025
- US hits China with export restrictions on chips used for DeepSeek Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. has imposed restrictions on the export of Nvidia's H20 chips to China, tightening its grip on advanced AI technology trade with Beijing as part of Washington's strategy to pressure China amid an ongoing tariff battle.
- Xi Jinping Bids Farewell to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam PRC MofA 15 Apr 2025 -- On the morning of April 15, 2025 local time, as his state visit to Viet Nam was drawing to a close, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping bid farewell to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam.
- Xi Jinping Successfully Concludes His State Visit to Viet Nam PRC MofA 15 Apr 2025 -- On the afternoon of April 15, 2025, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to Viet Nam.
- China Suspends All Future Boeing Deliveries Amid Ongoing US Trade Standoff - Reports Sputnik 15 Apr 2025 -- China has ordered its airlines to halt all future deliveries of Boeing aircraft and any purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies amid the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
- US has no right to point finger at China-LatAm cooperation: Chinese FM Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question about US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent statement, in which he described China's investments in certain Global South countries as "rapacious," saying they take the countries' mineral rights and leave them with debts on their balance sheets, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded on Tuesday, saying that the US is not in a position to point fingers at the cooperation between China and Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries.
- May the Ship of China-Malaysia Friendship Sail Toward an Even Brighter Future PRC MofA 15 Apr 2025 -- H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China For Sin Chew Daily, The Star and Sinar Harian
- Xi Jinping Meets with Chairman of the National Assembly of Viet Nam Tran Thanh Man PRC MofA 15 Apr 2025 -- On the evening of April 14, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Chairman of the National Assembly of Viet Nam Tran Thanh Man at the headquarters of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee.
- China's central gov't pledges full support for Macao's high-quality development People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council on Monday pledged efforts to fully support the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) in achieving new progress in its high-quality development.
- Macao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivers 1st policy address People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- Chief Executive of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Sam Hou Fai delivered the 2025 fiscal year policy address on Monday, stressing innovation for development and forging ahead into a new era.
- Macao SAR to strengthen coordination mechanisms: chief executive People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) will make efforts to open a new chapter through strengthening coordination mechanisms, said the SAR's chief executive Sam Hou Fai on Monday while delivering the 2025 fiscal year policy address.
- Macao SAR to push forward appropriate economic diversification: chief executive People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- The appropriate economic diversification is the priority of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government, said the SAR's Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai on Monday, while delivering the 2025 fiscal year policy address at the Legislative Assembly.
- Chinese FM spokesperson briefs on coordination between China, EU on additional U.S. tariffs People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- China stands ready to work with the international community, including the EU, to defend international trade rules, fairness and justice, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
- Xi calls on China, Vietnam to oppose unilateral bullying Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that China and Vietnam should carry forward the profound traditional friendship featuring "camaraderie plus brotherhood." China will continue to support Vietnam taking socialist path suited to its national conditions, Xi said.
- Xi calls for deepening building of China-Vietnam community with shared future People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, on Monday called for deepening the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future.
- Xi calls on China, Vietnam to oppose hegemonism, unilateralism, protectionism People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged China and Vietnam to jointly oppose hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism.
- Xi urges China, Vietnam to jointly march toward modernization People's Daily 15 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and Vietnam to march toward modernization hand in hand.
- NE.China's Heilongjiang police issue reward-based wanted notice for 3 US agents for involving in cyberattacks in Asian Winter Games Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- The public security bureau in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Tuesday issued a wanted notice with a bounty for three agents from the US National Security Agency (NSA) for their involvement in cyberattacks targeting the 9th Asian Winter Games held in Harbin in February.
- 3 US agents wanted with reward for involving in cyberattacks targeting 9th Asian Winter Games; more details unveiled by technical team Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- The public security bureau in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Tuesday issued a wanted notice with a bounty for three agents from the US National Security Agency (NSA) for their involvement in cyberattacks targeting the 9th Asian Winter Games held in Harbin in February.
- Chinese private space company rolls out 100th engine to be used for country's first reusable rocket Global Times 15 Apr 2025 -- The 100th reusable rocket engine of the TQ series rolled off the production line on Tuesday of a Chinese private space company, a landmark event in the development of the Chinese commercial space industry, according to China Media Group (CMG).
- China's CPTPP bid to block Taiwan's application: MOFA CNA 15 Apr 2025 -- A key factor pushing China's bid to join a regional trade bloc that Taiwan also aspires to is to "block Taipei's application," warned a senior Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official on Tuesday.
- Taiwan-friendly ex-U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Armitage dies at 79 CNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Richard Armitage, the former U.S. deputy secretary of state known for being friendly toward Taiwan, has died at the age of 79 from a pulmonary embolism.
- Death of former top US official sparks mourning, tributes in Taiwan Radio Free Asia 15 Apr 2025 -- The death of Richard Armitage, a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and long-time advocate for Taiwan, has drawn an outpouring of condolences and reflection across the island, where he was widely respected for his steadfast support for democracy and peace in the Taiwan Strait.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Apr 2025
- In Couched Comments, Khamenei Backs Iran-US Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 15 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared to back the continuation of nuclear discussions between Tehran and Washington, though he said he is neither "overly optimistic nor overly pessimistic" about the talks as they head toward a second round this weekend.
- Leader: Indirect Oman talks 'good' in early stages but lack of trust 'remains' about other side Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the indirect talks between Iran and the United State in the Omani capital Musca, have been "implemented well in their initial steps," but added that the Islamic Republic is "very skeptical" of the other side.
- Oman talks may or may not yield results; nation's affairs must proceed regardless: Ayatollah Khamenei IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is "neither too optimistic nor too pessimistic" about ongoing negotiations with the United States.
- Iran and Russia discuss developing oil cooperation IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Officials from the Iranian and Russia oil industries have met to explore a strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
- China calls for new Iran deal based on JCPOA; urges US to stop 'maximum pressure' Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- China calls on parties to the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the world powers as well as the US that has illegally left the historic agreement to seize the "critical opportunity" to revive diplomacy and reach a new agreement rooted in the previous one, urging Washington to end its pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic.
- IRGC: Iran's military capabilities 'non-negotiable'; national security 'red line' Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that Iran's national security and defense capabilities are not up for any negotiations.
- Iran's oil output rose slightly in March, OPEC data show Press TV 15 Apr 2025 -- Iran's oil production rose slightly in March, according to figures released by The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and despite a decline reported in the 12-member group's total output.
- Security forces dismantle oil smuggling network in southwestern Iran IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Security forces at the Marun oil field, located in southwestern Iran, have dismantled a major crude oil smuggling network.
- Exclusive | Next round of Iran-U.S. talks will be held in Muscat, Oman IRNA 15 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Muscat, Oman.
- "Türkiye will definitely take its rightful place in the global system that is being restructured" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Apr 2025 -- Holding a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "Türkiye is making its weight felt more and more as a main pole in a multipolar world. This time, Türkiye will definitely take its rightful place in the global system that is being restructured."
- In a statement released Tuesday by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs following a meeting between the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Noël Barrot, and Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Mr. Nasser Bourita, France reaffirmed its "unwavering" position on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Apr 2025 -- The statement reiterates the position expressed by President Emmanuel Macron to His Majesty King Mohammed VI in his letter dated July 30, 2024, emphasizing that "for France, the present and future of Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty," while recalling the "unwavering nature of France's position" and its commitment to "act consistently with this position at both the national and international levels."
- EU Looks to Tighten Visa Rules: 61 Countries Face Visa-Free Travel Overhaul RFE/RL 15 Apr 2025 -- The European Union looks set to sharpen its visa suspension mechanism later this year, making it easier for Brussels to revoke visa-free travel for citizens of the 61 countries that currently enjoy it - including all the EU hopefuls in the Western Balkans, as well as Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
- Brussels' Sanctions Backup Plan; Visa-Free Travel Rules Face Overhaul RFE/RL 15 Apr 2025
- Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15 Apr 2025
- Serbian Students Rally Against Protest Coverage In Front Of Public Broadcasters RFE/RL 15 Apr 2025 -- Serbian students staged demonstrations late on April 14 in front of the buildings of public broadcasters in Belgrade and Novi Sad to express their dissatisfaction with their reporting of protests that have taken place almost daily since the fatal collapse of a concrete at train station in November.
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