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• 1 killed as US keeps up deadly escalation against Yemen Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- A civilian has been killed in the Yemeni capital Sana'a as the United States retains its campaign of intensified military aggression against the Arab Peninsula nation.
• USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul Makes Multiple Drug Busts US Navy 17 Apr 2025 -- The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis Saint-Paul (LCS 21), in coordination with joint partners, stopped two alleged drug smuggling operations in the Caribbean Sea within a 72-hour span.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Meeting With France's Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu DoD 17 Apr 2025
• Defense Secretary Hosts Security Talks With French Counterpart DoD News 17 Apr 2025 -- At the Pentagon today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a discussion with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
• U.S. Space Force defines path to space superiority in first Warfighting framework United States Space Force 17 Apr 2025 -- The Space Force released its Space Warfighting framework today, outlining the service's vision for achieving and maintaining space superiority while ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of the space domain.
• Secretary of the Navy John Phelan Visits PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) US Navy 17 Apr 2025 -- The Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visited Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), April 16, 2025.
• U.S and ROK Navy Divers Conclude Successful SALVEX Korea 2025 US Navy 17 Apr 2025 -- U.S. Navy divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 and their counterparts from the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) successfully concluded Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) Korea 2025, in Chinhae, South Korea on April 11, 2025.
• NATO Allies and Partners Gather for Black Sea Maritime Forum US Navy 17 Apr 2025 -- Naval leaders from across NATO and partner nations convened in Naples, Italy, April 15-17 for the 4th Annual Black Sea Maritime Forum. The forum, hosted by Admiral Stuart B. Munsch, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, provided a platform for discussions on maritime security challenges and opportunities for collaboration in the Black Sea region.
• First Finnish Aircrew Member Joins NATO AWACS Mission During Ramstein Alloy 2025 NATO Allied Air Command 17 Apr 2025 -- A Finnish Air Force officer has joined a NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) flight for the first time, marking a significant milestone in Finland's integration into Allied Air Command operations.
• NATO Conducts Historical Ordnance Disposal in the Baltic Sea NATO Allied Maritime Command 17 Apr 2025 -- After some days of coordinated operations, Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) has successfully wrapped up a focused Historical Ordnance Disposal Operation (HODOPS) effort in the Bay of Riga.
• The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 17 Apr 2025 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
• Ukrainian Delegation Discusses Ceasefire and Security Guarantees with Colleagues from the United Kingdom, Germany, and France in Paris President of Ukraine 17 Apr 2025
• Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers jointly preside over 9th China-Vietnam Border Defense Friendship Exchange PRC MND 17 Apr 2025 -- From April 16 to 17, Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun and Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang jointly presided over the 9th China-Vietnam Border Defense Friendship Exchange and held talks.
• India to emerge as a developed nation and number one military power in the world: Raksha Mantri India PIB 17 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh laid out a compelling vision for a self-reliant and future-ready India at a Defence Conclave in New Delhi today on April 17, 2025
• Nine US military planes deliver bunker-busting bombs to Israel: Israeli media Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Israel's public news broadcaster has claimed that nine American military transport aircraft loaded with bunker-busting bombs landed at an Israeli airbase near Tel Aviv.
• Saudi Arabia, Iran stress willingness to expand military ties Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Iran has stressed its readiness to expand military relations with Saudi Arabia whose defense minister arrived in Tehran Thursday to discuss security in the region.
• Saudi defense minister arrives in Iran for talks on bilateral ties, regional developments Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman has arrived in Iran on an official visit to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations with Iranian officials.
• Defense Minister Meets Iranian President in Tehran SPA 17 Apr 2025 -- Under the direction of the Kingdom's leadership, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian at the presidential palace in Tehran on Thursday.
• Defense Minister Delivers Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Message to Iran's Supreme Leader SPA 17 Apr 2025 -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a written message to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Khamenei.
• British soldiers take down drone swarm in groundbreaking use of radio wave weapon UK MOD 17 Apr 2025 -- British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK.
• National Armaments Director receives the Deputy National Armaments Director of Poland in Switzerland Federal Council - Swiss Government 17 Apr 2025 -- On 16 April, National Armaments Director Urs Loher met with the Deputy National Armaments Director of Poland, Colonel Krzysztof Komorowski, for bilateral discussions in Switzerland. The focus was on an exchange of ideas about current armaments policy topics.
• Government proposal to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention sent out for comments Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 17 Apr 2025 -- Withdrawal from of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction, known as the Ottawa Convention, requires a government proposal. Comments on the draft proposal may be given until 16 May 2025.
• PCG deepens maritime cooperation with Vietnam Philippine News Agency 17 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen maritime security collaboration with Vietnam during a port call in Da Nang on Tuesday.
• PAF says Cope Thunder drills groundwork for multilateral cooperation Philippine News Agency 17 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said the just-concluded Cope Thunder Philippines 25-1 (CT PH 25-1) with the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) has laid the groundwork for multilateral cooperation.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Apr 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov US Dept. of State 17 Apr 2025
• Meeting with Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy of President Trump, and Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State. Élysée - President of France 17 Apr 2025
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Ben Shapiro on the Ben Shapiro Show US Dept. of State 17 Apr 2025

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• 17 April 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 17 Apr 2025

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• Israel secures 6-month delay in Gaza genocide case at ICJ Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- In a worrying development, the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) has agreed to postpone proceedings in the case brought by South Africa against Israel over the regime's relentless brutal military campaign and barbarism in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Israeli war minister says troops to remain in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria 'indefinitely' Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Israeli minister of military affairs Israel Katz has said that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the besieged Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, as the regime presses ahead with its expansionist agenda across the region.
• Dismantling the Hamas Shabura Battalion Training Compound: Footage of the Golani Brigade's Activity in the "Morag" Corridor Israel Defense Forces 17 Apr 2025
• Hamas: Israel tortures Palestinian abductees while we treat captives humanely Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says it treats Israeli captives "humanely", while forces of the occupying regime kill and torture Palestinian prisoners in violation of international law.
• Gaza: Alongside conflict, an information war is still happening, warns UNRWA chief UN News 17 Apr 2025 -- Amid reported Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip into Thursday that killed at least 23 people, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, issued an urgent call to "get international media into Gaza" to cover the conflict, in addition to those reporters trapped in the enclave.
• UNRWA Situation Report #167 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. All information updated for 9-15 April 2025 UNRWA 17 Apr 2025
• UN expert condemns attack on Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza OHCHR 17 Apr 2025 -- The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, today condemned the Israeli attack on Al-Ahli hospital, the last functioning hospital in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, saying the many months of coruscant violence continues to make the provision of health care services even more impossible in a system that was already brought to its knees.
• Houthi says US encouraging Gaza genocide, calls for arming Palestinians Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says the US is encouraging Israel in waging a genocidal war on Gaza and is an accomplice in the wholesale killing.
• KCNA Commentary on Israel's Ambition for Territorial Annexation KCNA 17 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli aggressors are now making more undisguised attempts to switch its policy to territorial annexation from territorial expansion.

Other Conflicts

• Marking 27 Years of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement UNOCHA 17 Apr 2025 -- Today marks the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement - a landmark framework that defines the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and outlines the responsibilities of national governments and other authorities to protect and support them.
• Russia Removes Afghanistan's Taliban From Terror List In Step Toward Recognition RFE/RL 17 Apr 2025 -- Russia's Supreme Court removed Afghanistan's militant Taliban rulers from its list of banned terrorist groups in a step toward recognizing the group that seized power in 2021 as international forces withdrew from the war-torn country.
• Lifting Terrorist Status From Taliban Opens Way to Full Partnership With Afghanistan - Moscow Sputnik 17 Apr 2025 -- The lifting of the terrorist status from the Taliban movement opens way to establishing full-fledged partnership with Kabul, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
• Afghanistan must immediately stop public executions and corporal punishment: UN experts OHCHR 17 Apr 2025 -- UN experts* today urged the Taliban to immediately halt all inhumane punishments in Afghanistan, including capital and corporal punishments, after four public executions were carried out in a single day last week.
• Sanctioning International Bank of Yemen for Supporting the Houthis US Dept. of State 17 Apr 2025 -- Today, the United States is sanctioning the International Bank of Yemen Y.S.C (IBY) for its financial support to the Houthis, as well as key leaders or officials of IBY: Kamal Hussain Al Jebry, Ahmed Thabit Noman Al-Absi, and Abdulkader Ali Bazara.
• Treasury Targets International Bank of Yemen for Support to the Houthis US Treasury 17 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning Yemen-based International Bank of Yemen Y.S.C. (IBY) for its financial support to Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis, which is part of the Iran threat network. As part of this designation, OFAC is also sanctioning key leaders or officials of IBY, Kamal Hussain Al Jebry, Ahmed Thabit Noman Al-Absi, and Abdulkader Ali Bazara. The designation of IBY complements the whole-of-government effort to stop Iran-backed Houthi attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
• Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Myanmar Government of Norway 17 Apr 2025 -- In this period of Thingyan, the Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, expresses his deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar and hope that this time can be used to stop the violence and provide relief to the survivors.
• Ongoing Military Build-Up, Economic Crisis in Libya Reignite Concern over Potential Eruption of Violence in Capital, Special Representative Tells Security Council UN Security Council 17 Apr 2025 -- While Libya's ceasefire agreement is holding, ongoing military build-up, fierce competition for territorial control among Western armed groups, recent armed mobilizations in and around Tripoli, coupled with a crippling economic crisis, have renewed fears about a potential outbreak of violence in the capital, the UN's top official in the country told the Security Council today.
• Libya's fragile transition plagued by deepening economic and political divides UN News 17 Apr 2025 -- Libya's prolonged political transition is facing renewed strain, with mounting economic pressures and tensions between rival governments threatening the calm that has held since the 2020 ceasefire.
• The UK is deeply concerned by the destabilising activities of Libyan security actors and armed groups: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
• Spain reaffirmed, on Thursday, that the autonomy initiative is "the most serious, realistic and credible basis for the resolution" of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Apr 2025 -- Speaking to the press following a meeting, in Madrid, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Mr. José Manuel Albares Bueno, recalled that Spain recognizes the importance of the Sahara issue for Morocco, as well as the Kingdom's serious and credible efforts within the framework of the UN to find a mutually acceptable solution.
• Security Council Press Statement on Sudan UN Security Council 17 Apr 2025
• Sudan: No respite for civilians amid unrelenting war and aid access barriers UN News 17 Apr 2025 -- As Sudan's civil war grinds on, millions of civilians remain trapped in a relentless cycle of displacement, hunger and violence, while relief efforts are stifled by insecurity and bureaucratic hurdles.
• Rise in violence against civilians in South Sudan UN News 17 Apr 2025 -- The number of civilians in South Sudan harmed by conventional parties to the conflict and other armed groups increased by 51 per cent in 2024, the UN Mission in the country (UNMISS) said on Thursday.
• Haiti 'awash' with guns leaving population 'absolutely terrified' UN News 17 Apr 2025 -- Hundreds of thousands of guns are being used by gangs to exert control and spread terror in Haiti, according to the UN's designated expert on the human rights situation in the Caribbean country.
• Record hunger in Haiti amid rising needs UN News 17 Apr 2025 -- Escalating armed violence, displacement, economic turmoil and disruptions to local food production are fueling hunger in Haiti and leaving millions at risk, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday.
• At least one million children facing emergency levels of food insecurity in Haiti UNICEF 17 Apr 2025 -- Over one million children are facing critical levels of food insecurity in Haiti, UNICEF estimates. Persistent armed violence, repeated displacement, and lack of sufficient humanitarian access continue to threaten vulnerable families - while the risk of famine looms.
• Persistent violence and displacement lead to record hunger in Haiti as needs skyrocket WFP 17 Apr 2025 -- Despite the United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) expanded emergency response, an escalation in violence, displacement, economic turmoil and disruptions to local food production are fueling hunger, leaving millions at risk.

News Reports

• Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Firearms in Connection with Plot to Conduct ISIS-Inspired Election Day Terrorist Attack US Dept. of Justice 17 Apr 2025 -- Abdullah Haji Zada, 18, a native and citizen of Afghanistan and U.S. lawful permanent resident, pleaded guilty today to a criminal information charging him with knowingly receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive a firearm and ammunition to be used to commit a federal crime of terrorism.
• Progress on draft pandemic agreement important step - Türk OHCHR 17 Apr 2025 -- The consensus on a draft pandemic agreement is an important achievement in multilateral cooperation and a vital step toward ensuring a more equitable, just and rights-based global health response to future pandemics.
• Russia-Qatar talks President of Russia 17 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is on an official visit in Russia.
• Talks Between Putin and Al Thani Mark Significant Step Forward in Russian-Qatari Relations - Kremlin Sputnik 17 Apr 2025 -- The talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani are an important step forward in the development of relations between Russia and Qatar, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
• Qatar Сould Become a Venue for Russia-US Talks, Says Kremlin Aide Sputnik 17 Apr 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff discussed the situation in Ukraine during a recent meeting in St. Petersburg, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
• Highlights of Putin's Talks With Emir of Qatar Sputnik 17 Apr 2025 -- Qatar is Russia's key partner in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during talks with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation Imangali Tasmagambetov Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Apr 2025
• Press release on the 15th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Consultative Group on Strategic Stability Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Apr 2025
• Telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia 17 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
• Prime Minister Fiala: The Czech Republic Has Definitively Freed Itself from Dependence on Russian Oil Government of the Czech Republic 17 Apr 2025 -- The Czech Republic is for the first time in history being supplied exclusively with non-Russian oil, via the western route through the TAL and IKL pipelines. The first increased deliveries of non-Russian oil have already arrived from the Italian tanker terminal in Trieste to the Central Oil Tank Farm in Nelahozeves, from where it will be transported to the Litvínov refinery.
• Xi Jinping Meets with President of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the Senate Samdech Techo Hun Sen PRC MofA 17 Apr 2025 -- On the afternoon of April 17, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with President of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the Senate Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh.
• President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet PRC MofA 17 Apr 2025 -- On the evening of April 17, President Xi Jinping held talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. The two leaders agreed on jointly building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, and announced designating 2025 as the China-Cambodia Tourism Year.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Cambodian Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk PRC MofA 17 Apr 2025 -- On the evening of April 17, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni PRC MofA 17 Apr 2025 -- On the afternoon of April 17, 2025 local time, Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on April 17, 2025 PRC MofA 17 Apr 2025
• China appoints new trade negotiator as US tariff tensions mount Radio Free Asia 17 Apr 2025 -- China appointed Li Chenggang as a new trade negotiator on Wednesday, a key figure in talks to resolve the escalating tariff war with the United States, replacing veteran negotiator Wang Shouwen.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on U.S. Statement that China Faces up to 245% Tariffs PRC MofA 17 Apr 2025
• Xi Jinping talks of former fights and future shocks on Southeast Asian tour Radio Free Asia 17 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping ramped up rhetoric of unity in the face of protectionism and shocks to the global order as he continued his Southeast Asian tour on Thursday amid a tariff war with the United States.
• Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and Malaysia on Building a High-level Strategic China-Malaysia Community with a Shared Future PRC MofA 17 Apr 2025
• Together We Strive, Together We Thrive: Toward a Stable and Sustainable China-Cambodia Community with a Shared Future in the New Era PRC MofA 17 Apr 2025
• Why China Is Flexing Its Dominance Of Rare Earth Minerals In US Trade War RFE/RL 17 Apr 2025 -- Their names are difficult to pronounce, they're essential for modern manufacturing, and they're increasingly at the center of the escalating trade war between the United States and China.
• China's response will continue to the end, FM says after White House claims China faces up to 245% tariffs on imports to US Global Times 17 Apr 2025 -- In response to a reporter question on White House statement claiming that China now faces tariffs of up to 245 percent on imports to the US, China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that "We have noticed relevant report. As for how the figure comes out, you can ask the US side for the specific tax rate figures."
• China, Malaysia agree to build high-level strategic community with shared future Global Times 17 Apr 2025 -- China and Malaysia have agreed to build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future to accelerate their modernization efforts and jointly promote regional and global prosperity and stability.
• Xi puts forward three-point proposal on building high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with shared future People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday put forward a three-point proposal on building a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future.
• Xi says China, Malaysia to join Asian countries in combating camp-based confrontation People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday China and Malaysia will stand with countries in the region to combat the undercurrent of geopolitical and camp-based confrontation.
• Xi's Malaysia visit sets new milestone in bilateral ties, regional cooperation People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's ongoing state visit to Malaysia marks a significant step in strengthening China-Malaysia all-round cooperation as the two sides have agreed to work together to build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future.
• China's next manned mission gets ready for launch People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XX, is scheduled to be launched in coming days to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
• No Taiwan coast guard personnel hold PRC permanent residence certificates: Minister CNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) Minister Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲) said Thursday that no Taiwanese coast guard personnel possess Chinese passports or "certificates of registered permanent residence" in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Apr 2025
• Cabinet to strengthen vetting of civil servants amid espionage probes CNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Thursday ordered a review and reinforcement of civil servant security vetting procedures, amid espionage investigations into multiple senior government aides.
• Detention of 2 DPP ex-staffers in China espionage case extended CNA 17 Apr 2025 -- The Taipei District Court on Thursday approved a request by prosecutors to extend the detention of two former staffers of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) suspected of engaging in espionage for China.
• Chinese mainland opposes any military ties between U.S. and Taiwan People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese mainland resolutely opposes any military ties between the United States and Taiwan, a spokesperson said on Wednesday, noting that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair and allows no external interference.
• DPP authorities slammed for bowing to U.S. demands, harming livelihoods in Taiwan People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for bowing to U.S. demands, warning that such actions undermine the island's future and harm the well-being of its people.
• Mainland blasts DPP authorities for "selling out" Taiwan's interests to U.S. People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, for what was described as "despicable" acts of kowtowing to the United States and selling out Taiwan's interests.
• Press Statement of Spokesperson for Ministry of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 17 Apr 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following press statement titled "The U.S. reckless bluffing military demonstration is a futile act of increasing the security threat to its mainland only" on Wednesday:
• Non-nuclear issues not on Iran's agenda for talks with US: Deputy FM Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- A member of the Iranian negotiating team says non-nuclear issues are not on the agenda during the country's indirect talks with the United States.
• Press release on the upcoming Moscow talks between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Apr 2025
• Trump Nixed Israel's Iran Strike, Pushed For Deal Instead Sputnik 17 Apr 2025 -- Iran and the US are set to hold the second round of indirect negotiations on Saturday.
• Iran's FM in Russia to 'consult on matters of common concern' Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is visiting Moscow to "consult on matters of common interest and concern" with Russian officials, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says.
• Iran says relations between Tehran and Moscow are built on 'solid grounds' IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the relations between Tehran and Moscow are based on strong foundations of mutual respect and shared interests between the two nations.
• Araqchi: Leader's message to President Putin focuses on regional and international developments IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araqchi says that he is in Moscow to deliver a message from Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, adding that the message pertains to international and regional developments, as well as bilateral issues.
• Iran president says Islamic Republic, Saudi Arabia can serve as model for regional cooperation Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia can serve as a model for regional cooperation, stressing that the unity of Islamic countries is a prerequisite for achieving peace, security, and sustainable economic development in the region.
• President Pezeshkian: Iran and Saudi Arabia can be role model for regional cooperation IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- In a meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Tehran on Thursday, President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the neeed for consolidating cohesion in Islamic world, and called for the expansion of bilateral cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia in all sectors to help resolve regional issues.
• Leader: Iran ready to share its advancements with Saudi Arabia Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on "some of Iran's advancements", telling the Saudi defense minister in Tehran that the Islamic Republic is ready to share them with the kingdom.
• Iran's Leader says relations with Saudi Arabia will benefit both countries IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia will benefit both nations and that the two countries can complement each other.
• Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 17 Apr 2025
• Iran expects the I.A.E.A. to maintain impartiality and professionalism IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (A.E.O.I.) says that Iran's consistent expectation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) is to uphold impartiality and professional conduct.
• I.A.E.A. chief says threatening to target Iran's nuclear facilities is unacceptable IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.), says that the I.A.E.A. has consistently emphasized that threats to target nuclear facilities are unacceptable.
• Nuclear organization's chief meets with Grossi IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Vice-president and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has met with Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Tehran.
• Araqchi stresses I.A.E.A.'s crucial role in resolving Iran's nuclear talks IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the International Atomic Energy Agency (I.A.E.A.) can play a crucial role in a peaceful settlement of a dispute over the Iranian nuclear program in the coming months.
• Iran's nuclear chief urges IAEA to maintain neutrality in Tehran-Washington talks Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Tehran expects the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to remain neutral and professional in its approach to the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, says head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.
• IAEA can play crucial role in peaceful settlement of Iran's nuclear file: FM Araghchi Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can play a crucial role in peaceful settlement of the country's nuclear issue.
• Iran dismisses Britain's claims as unfounded IRNA 17 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has vehemently rejected recent accusations leveled by the British administration against Iran, denouncing them as unfounded and politically motivated.
• Tehran rejects 'baseless' UK claims about links to criminal groups Press TV 17 Apr 2025 -- Iran has condemned as "baseless and unjust" the recent accusations leveled by Britain that the Islamic Republic is connected with certain criminal groups.
• Myanmar junta chief meets Malaysian PM in Bangkok, frees 5,000 in prisoner amnesty Radio Free Asia 17 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's junta chief held talks in Thailand on Thursday with Malaysia's prime minister that were expected to focus on peace efforts and quake relief as his military government released almost 5,000 prisoners for its Buddhist New Year's amnesty.
• Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 17, 2025) India MEA 17 Apr 2025
• Serbian parliament approves new gov't led by Djuro Macut People's Daily 17 Apr 2025 -- The National Assembly of Serbia on Wednesday elected a new government led by endocrinologist Djuro Macut.
• "Türkiye favors peace and stability" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 17 Apr 2025 -- Addressing the graduation ceremony of commando specialist corporals and sergeants, President Erdoğan said: "The Republic of Türkiye favors peace and stability. Türkiye sincerely wants peace to prevail in all its neighbors, without exception, and across the region."
• Petr Fiala discusses deeper Czech-U.S. cooperation in the U.S. Congress Government of the Czech Republic 17 Apr 2025 -- On Tuesday 16 April 2024, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala held talks in the U.S. Congress, mainly on Czech-U.S. relations, and also on the U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other countries, which is pending in the House of Representatives.
• OIC General Secretariat Expresses its Solidarity with Jordan Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 17 Apr 2025 -- The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed his full solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the unwavering rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at destabilizing Jordan's security and stability.
• Moldova Sets Elections For September 28 In Battle Between EU and Russian Camps RFE/RL 17 Apr 2025 -- Moldova's lawmakers voted to set the next parliamentary elections for September 28 in a test for the country's fragile democracy caught between pro-European and pro-Russian forces.