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• US military to reduce Syria troops to under 1,000: Pentagon Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- The US military intends to reduce its military presence in Syria to less than 1,000 troops in the coming months, according to Pentagon officials.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the situation in Yemen UN Secretary-General 19 Apr 2025
• UN chief urges 'utmost restraint' amid escalating violence in Yemen UN News 19 Apr 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General has expressed grave concern over US airstrikes in and around Yemen's port of Ra's Isa this week, which reportedly resulted in scores of civilian casualties.
• US military conducts 13 airstrikes north of Yemen's capital overnight: Report Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- Thirteen US airstrikes targeted locations north of Yemen's capital Sana'a during the early hours of Saturday, local news agencies reported.
• Chinese satellite company refutes US accusation of supporting Houthi attack on US interests as 'completely fabricated' Global Times 19 Apr 2025 -- The US accusations are completely groundless and Chang Guang Satellite Technology has no business dealings with Iran or the Houthi groups, Chang Guang Satellite Technology told the Global Times on Saturday in response to a recent US accusation of supporting Yemen's Houthis in attacking US interests in the region.
• Yemeni forces shoot down another U.S. MQ-9 drone IRNA 19 Apr 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have say they have downed two American MQ-9 drones over Sana'a, amid escalating confrontations with the United States and Israel during.
• Yemeni forces shoot down second American MQ-9 spy drone within 24 hours Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, the second such aircraft targeted in the last 24 hours, and the 21st downed since the start of retaliatory operations against US interests and Israeli-affiliated vessels in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

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• 'A complete meltdown in Pentagon': Top aides fired amid ongoing leak probe Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- Three Pentagon aides were terminated on Friday following investigations into leaks of classified and sensitive information amid a week of turmoil for the department, Politico reported, citing anonymous sources.
• Meeting with Chief of the General Staff of Russia's Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov President of Russia 19 Apr 2025 -- During the meeting, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief heard a report by Chief of the General Staff of Russia's Armed Forces - First Deputy Minister of Defence Valery Gerasimov on the situation along the line of contact and announced that Russia will stop all combat action from 6 pm of April 19 until 12 am, April 21.
• Starmer, Trump discuss trade, security over phone People's Daily 19 Apr 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to free and open trade while emphasizing the protection of national interests during a call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday afternoon, according to a statement from Downing Street.

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• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 19 Apr 2025
• IDF Operations in Gaza Over the Past Few Days: Targeting Hamas Capabilities Israel Defense Forces 19 Apr 2025
• Dozens more Palestinians are killed as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza IRNA 19 Apr 2025 -- Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have claimed more than 90 lives over the past two days, as the regime's military ramp up attacks across the Gaza Strip.
• Israeli bombings kill at least 70 in Gaza, targeting homes, tent camps Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 70 Palestinians in Gaza since Friday morning, with the number of casualties increasing as attacks continue across the besieged territory.
• Armed illegal Israeli settlers storm West Bank village, damage private property Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- Dozens of armed illegal Israeli settlers have stormed a village on the eastern side of the West Bank, attacking Palestinian-owned property, as incidents of settler violence, carried out under the protection of Israeli soldiers, are increasing across the occupied territory.
• Hezbollah chief says resistance movement will not allow anyone to disarm it IRNA 19 Apr 2025 -- The Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, Sheikh Naim Qassem, says the movement will not allow anyone to disarm as it is determined to continue resistance against Israeli aggression.
• Hezbollah Warns Israel: 'Time Is Not Infinite' Sputnik 19 Apr 2025 -- Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah reserves the right to respond to the potential Israeli attack, Hezbollah's secretary general said.

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• Haiti's independence debt to France focus of debate at UN UN News 19 Apr 2025 -- Two centuries to the day after France imposed a crippling debt on Haiti in exchange for its independence, a UN forum heard calls for the restitution of what has long been described as a "ransom" extorted under the threat of force from the Caribbean nation that still bears the scars of colonialism and slavery.

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• No: 86, 19 April 2025, Regarding the Ongoing Legal Proceedings in the USA Concerning Turkish Citizen Rümeysa Öztürk Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Apr 2025 -- "The developments concerning Turkish citizen Rümeysa Öztürk have been closely monitored from the outset."
• Multiple Chinese industry associations oppose US restrictions on China's maritime, logistics, shipbuilding sectors Global Times 19 Apr 2025 -- Multiple Chinese industry associations issued stern statements on Saturday opposing the US Trade Representative (USTR)'s Section 301 action targeting China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, echoing the firm opposition expressed by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday.
• China halts liquefied natural gas imports from US amid tariff war Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- China has suspended all imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States since early February, amid an escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies, sparked by US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods.
• China strongly deplores US curbs against China's maritime, logistics, shipbuilding sectors, calls it typical non-market behavior: MOFCOM Global Times 19 Apr 2025 -- Commenting on the USTR Section 301 Action regarding China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said in a statement on Friday that China strongly deplores and opposes the US action. The US action is typical non-market behavior with discriminatory overtones, the ministry said, adding that China will closely monitor the situation and take resolute measures to safeguard its own rights and interests.
• China firmly opposes U.S. measures targeting its maritime, logistics, shipbuilding sectors People's Daily 19 Apr 2025 -- China on Friday expressed strong opposition to the U.S. measures following its investigation into China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors.
• Xi's Southeast Asia tour promotes good-neighborliness, mutually beneficial cooperation: Chinese FM People's Daily 19 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's just-concluded Southeast Asia tour focused on good-neighborly relations and promoted mutually beneficial cooperation, and achieved a complete success, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
• Xi's Southeast Asia visit deepens shared commitment to neighborhood amity, cooperation People's Daily 19 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's just-concluded Southeast Asia visit, his first overseas trip this year, highlighted China's dedication to deepening traditional ties, expanding practical cooperation and advancing its vision of building a community with a shared future with its neighbors.
• China successfully launches new test satellites People's Daily 19 Apr 2025 -- China sent six new test satellites into space on Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Apr 2025
• Iranian, US Negotiators Agree On Third Round Of Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 19 Apr 2025 -- Iranian and US negotiators agreed to hold a third round of high-stakes talks on Iran's nuclear ambitions, a positive signal amid mixed White House messages about potential military action and new demands on Tehran.
• In a sign of progress, Iran says negotiations with the United States will enter the 'technical' phase IRNA 19 Apr 2025 -- Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei says negotiations with the United States will resume next week "on the technical level."
• Iran and the U.S. conclude indirect talks in Rome, agree to hold third round next week IRNA 19 Apr 2025 -- The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States has come to an end in the Italian capital, Rome, with both sides agreeing to meet again next week to continue the talks.
• 'Rome talks made progress on principles of 'likely deal'; optimism warranted but with great caution' Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- Iran's foreign minister says the latest round of indirect talks with the United States in Rome yielded progress on principles of a potential agreement, warning, though, that any sense of optimism has to be accompanied by great caution.
• Exclusive: Iran-US indirect nuclear talks in Rome take place in 'positive atmosphere' Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- The second round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States took place in the Italian capital, Rome, on Saturday in a "positive atmosphere," according to a Press TV reporter.
• Iranian negotiators are given 'full discretion' in talks with U.S.: Adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei IRNA 19 Apr 2025 -- Ali Shamkhani, a political advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, says Iranian negotiators in talks with the United States have been given "full discretion."
• Iran and the U.S. hold second round of indirect negotiations IRNA 19 Apr 2025 -- Iran and the United States have held a second round of negotiations in the Italian capital, Rome, where they discussed the Islamic Republic's civilian nuclear program and the termination of American sanctions against the country.
• Iran to turn Qeshm into Persian Gulf's bunkering hub: Report Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- Iran is planning to turn its Qeshm island into a major bunkering hub in the Persian Gulf to rival the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah, according to a report published in the local media.
• Israel is the sole obstacle to nuke-free West Asia, says Iran's FM Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israel is the only obstacle to the realization of a nuclear weapons-free West Asia, warning that the occupying regime is fomenting Iranophobia while committing genocide in the region.
• As Araqchi arrives in Rome, Iran urges US to be realistic, pursue constructive approach Press TV 19 Apr 2025 -- Iran has urged the US to refrain from unrealistic demands and adopt a constructive approach to reach an agreement, as Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in the Italian capital of Rome for the second round of indirect talks.
• Araqchi hails long-standing diplomatic ties with Russia IRNA 19 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has hailed the 500-year-old relationship between Iran and Russia.
• Russia, China to Discuss Guarantees on Iran Deal with US - Iranian Lawmaker Sputnik 19 Apr 2025 -- The United States will not be the only one providing guarantees for a potential Tehran-Washington agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi said ahead of the second round of US-Iran talks in Rome.
• What You Need To Know Before The Next Round Of US-Iran Talks RFE/RL 19 Apr 2025 -- Iranian and US negotiators will hold a second round of indirect talks on April 19, a week after concluding discussions that both sides described as "constructive" and "positive."
• Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia (April 19, 2025) India MEA 19 Apr 2025