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• US strikes kill three, injure several in Sana'a, other Yemeni regions Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- Multiple US air attacks have been conducted in Yemen, including strikes on Sana'a, killing at least three, following reports of Yemeni Armed Forces downing the second American MQ-9 Reaper drone in northwestern Sa'ada province in the past 24 hours.
• US arms convoys enter Iraqi Ain al-Asad base from Syria: Report Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- The US military has reportedly sent multiple convoys of trucks carrying troops, military and logistical equipment from deep inside Syria to a major airbase in Iraq's Anbar province, where American military forces and trainers are based.

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• J-10C fighter, YU-20 aerial tanker, KJ-500 early warning aircraft join first China-Egypt joint drill in Egypt Global Times 20 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's J-10C fighter jet, YU-20 aerial tanker aircraft and KJ-500 early warning aircraft are participating in the ongoing first China-Egypt joint military exercise in Egypt. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that these warplanes are China's main combat equipment that work closely together as an integrated force.
• China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft obtains type certificate Global Times 20 Apr 2025 -- China's independently developed AG600 large amphibious firefighting aircraft on Sunday obtained its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in Beijing, marking its successful development and approval to enter the market.
• Amid US tariff blow, delivery of AUKUS submarines is in serious doubt: analyst Global Times 20 Apr 2025 -- Skepticism over AUKUS - a trilateral defense deal between the US, UK and Australia - has further deepened after the nuclear submarine delivery goals reportedly face challenges due to the new US tariffs on steel and aluminum and a severe shortfall in US shipbuilding capacity.
• INDIAN AIR FORCE PARTICIPATES IN MULTINATIONAL EXERCISE DESERT FLAG-10 IN UAE India PIB 20 Apr 2025 -- A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise
• Iran Army possesses 'ultra-secret, AI-powered' weapons; enemy has no chance to survive: Cmdr. Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- The commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army has revealed the existence of domestically-developed, ultra-secret weapons powered by artificial intelligence in the force's arsenal, while reasserting that the Islamic Republic was fully prepared to decisively confront any threat.
• UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO's eastern flank UK MOD 20 Apr 2025 -- UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace

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• Israel Will Not End Gaza War Until Hostages Returned, Hamas Destroyed - Netanyahu Sputnik 20 Apr 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that the Palestinian movement Hamas has again rejected a deal to free some hostages, and stressed in this regard that Israel will not end the war in the Gaza Strip until it achieves the return of all those kidnapped and completely eliminates Hamas' potential.
• Summary of the Examination Into the Incident Involving Rescue Teams and Vehicles in the Gaza Strip Israel Defense Forces 20 Apr 2025
• Dozens killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to continue war IRNA 20 Apr 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the Gaza war despite growing opposition at home and a rising death toll in the Palestinian territory where dozens of people have been killed in the latest Israeli attacks.
• Palestine Red Crescent rejects Israeli military report on killing of Gaza medics Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- The Palestine Red Crescent has firmly rejected an Israeli military report on the killing of over a dozen Gaza emergency workers last month, which the regime claimed were killed mistakenly.
• Israeli military claims Gaza medics were killed mistakenly Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli military has claimed that there were "several professional failures" in the killing of over a dozen Gaza paramedics and rescue workers last month, saying an army commander would be dismissed.
• Israeli-American captive's fate still uncertain as Israeli bombing kills guard: Hamas Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- Hamas says the fate of American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who was held as a captive by the Palestinian resistance group, remains unknown after an aerial assault by the Tel Aviv regime killed one of the captive's guards.
• Israel kills 54 in 24 hrs in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to continue genocidal war Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- As the Israeli military killed at least 54 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press ahead with his genocidal war in the besieged territory.
• Israeli airstrikes kill at least two people in southern Lebanon IRNA 20 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli military has carried out multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon, resulting in civilian casualties and material damage.
• Israeli airstrikes kill at least two in southern Lebanon: Health officials Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- Israeli airstrikes have killed at least two people in southern Lebanon, health officials say.
• More than 90,000 displaced Palestinians sheltering in 115 UN-run facilities across Gaza: UNRWA Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- UN-run facilities across the Gaza Strip are sheltering more than 90,000 displaced Palestinians in 115 locations, UNRWA reported.
• Over 90,000 displaced Palestinians are seeking refuge in U.N. facilities in Gaza, says UNRWA IRNA 20 Apr 2025 -- The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) reported on Sunday that more than 90,000 displaced Palestinians are currently sheltering in 115 U.N.-operated facilities throughout the Gaza Strip amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.
• Yemen sanctions 15 US weapons manufacturing companies Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- The Yemeni government has announced sanctions on 15 weapons manufacturing companies in the United States for supporting the Israeli regime, which is committing genocide in Gaza.

Other Conflicts

• Chinese navy expels Philippine corvette for illegally intruding into territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao PRC MND 20 Apr 2025 -- On April 20, the Philippines' BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36) corvette illegally intruded into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao without the approval of Chinese government, and the naval troops assigned to Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command tracked, monitored, and warned off the corvette according to law, said Senior Captain Zhao Zhiwei, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command, in a written statement released on Sunday.
• The Chief of the General Staff in Syria: "We are holding key positions and are on the front lines to defend ourselves in the best possible way." Israel Defense Forces 20 Apr 2025
• Sudan war: Hundreds of thousands flee renewed violence in North Darfur UN News 20 Apr 2025 -- A mass wave of displacement in Sudan's North Darfur state is pushing hundreds of thousands into precarious conditions far from lifesaving aid, as overstretched operations struggle to keep pace with the growing emergency.
• Forced displacement in North Darfur overwhelms aid operations and increases civilian vulnerability UNOCHA 20 Apr 2025 -- The humanitarian community in Sudan is facing critical and intensifying operational challenges in North Darfur State, driven by the forced and large-scale displacement of civilians away from established infrastructure and humanitarian services.

News Reports

• Beijing ready to fight trade war if necessary: China's US envoy Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- China's ambassador to the US Xie Feng, has urged the US that rather than igniting a trade war, seek common ground with China, and warned the US that his country is ready to retaliate if necessary.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Apr 2025
• U.S. Measure to Ease Arms Export Regulations Precisely Means One to Expand Wars KCNA 20 Apr 2025 -- Shortly ago, the present U.S. administration took a measure to ease the "regulations" that had been obstacles to the export of homemade military equipment.
• Uranium enrichment is Iran's 'red line' in talks with US, says deputy foreign minister Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has reiterated the Islamic Republic's right to enrich uranium, stressing that the issue is a red line in the indirect negotiations with the United States.
• Enriching uranium is a 'red line' for Iran, says deputy foreign minister IRNA 20 Apr 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says Tehran firmly refuses to negotiate over its fundamental right to enrich uranium, declaring it a non-negotiable "red line."
• Iran says it welcomes any practical initiative that terminate sanctions IRNA 20 Apr 2025 -- Administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says Iran, in the path of negotiations with the United States, welcomes any practical initiative that terminates sanctions and ensures the rights of the Iranian people.
• Iran insists on sanctions removal, nation's rights in talks with US: Government spokeswoman Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says Tehran welcomes any initiative that will lead to the lifting of sanctions and guarantee the nation's rights during the talks with the United States.
• Araqchi after Rome talks: Optimism may be warranted but with a great deal of caution IRNA 20 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has hailed the "relatively positive atmosphere" during the Rome negotiations between Iran and the United States, saying he is cautiously optimistic on the prospects of the talks.
• Chamber of Commerce says Iran-U.S. talks are a tool to serve national interests IRNA 20 Apr 2025 -- The Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has expressed support for the Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations, describing them as a sovereign tool to serve national interests and revitalize the economy.
• Kuwait welcomes progress in Tehran-Washington talks IRNA 20 Apr 2025 -- Kuwait's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the progress made in the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
• Iran expects major drop in domestic wheat yields Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- Iran expects a major drop in its annual wheat harvest because of unfavorable weather conditions.
• Iran's new milestone in production of rare earth elements Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad Atabak on Saturday inaugurated Iran's first monazite production plant, marking a milestone in the country's rare earth industry.
• Araghchi scoffs at Israel's threats, says Tel Aviv will never be able to attack Iran Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israel has never been able to wage an attack on the nation in the past and it will not be able to do so in the future.
• Syria's self-proclaimed president can be arrested if he visits Baghdad: Iraqi figure Press TV 20 Apr 2025 -- The leader of Iraq's Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq anti-terror resistance group has warned that Syria's self-proclaimed president Abu Mohammed al-Jolani can be arrested upon his arrival in Baghdad due to an active arrest warrant against him.