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- Defense Secretary Orders Additional Remedies, More Clarity on COVID-19 Reinstatements DoD News 23 Apr 2025 -- The defense secretary today signed a memorandum directing more clarity regarding the department's efforts to reinstate service members kicked out for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as additional remedies for those service members.
- US Will No Longer Be Sole Guarantor of European Security - Hegseth Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- The United States will not be the only guarantor of European security anymore, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday.
- Hegseth Recaps 100 Days of DOD Accomplishments During Speech at War College DoD News 23 Apr 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summarized the Defense Department's accomplishments over the first 100 days of his tenure this morning as he addressed senior-level military student leaders at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
- APS-2 site part of Congressional assessment of European defense industrial investments Army News 23 Apr 2025 -- A bipartisan Congressional delegation visited the Powidz Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite in Poland April 16 as part of a larger, overarching assessment of the latest tranches of European defense industrial investments.
- MAKO Sentry 2025-2: Generating Warfighting Capability and Lethality in the Pacific US Navy 23 Apr 2025 -- Over 300 Navy Reserve Component Sailors on staff at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), U.S. 7th Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet and U.S. 10th Fleet participated in MAKO Sentry 2025-2 in Coronado, California, and other Department of Defense locations including Norfolk, Virginia, Denver, Colorado, Fort Worth, Texas, and Los Angeles, April 10-13.
- USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Departs Guam US Navy 23 Apr 2025 -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), flagship of Carrier Strike Group 11 (CSG 11), embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW 17), and destroyers USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) departed Guam after a scheduled port visit, April 21.
- Virginia Army Guard Soldiers, Tajikistan Conduct Battle Exchange Training Army News 23 Apr 2025 -- Four Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers recently conducted a close-quarters battle exchange training with members of the Tajik military.
- DACCC hosts the 2025 Offensive Air Operations Conference NATO Allied Air Command 23 Apr 2025 -- From March 17 to 21, 2025, the Deployable Air Command and Control Centre (DACCC) hosted the third iteration of the Offensive Air Operations Conference. The key focus this year was on the implication of the Future Air C2 Model and Lessons Identified from recent major NATO exercises.
- Royal Air Force Typhoons Intercept Russian Aircraft during enhanced Air Policing Mission in Poland NATO Allied Air Command 23 Apr 2025 -- Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons, operating as part of NATO's Enhanced Air Policing mission from Malbork Air Base in Poland, were scrambled on several occasions prior to Easter to intercept aircraft operating near NATO airspace.
- Meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission President of Russia 23 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission.
- Putin Gives New Orders for Army Tech: 'We Need to Be One Step Ahead' Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday at a meeting of the Military Industrial Commission proposed to discuss issues related to the development of the armed forces today and in the future.
- Xi urges greater unity between armed forces, civilian sectors People's Daily 23 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater unity between the military and the government and between the military and civilians, emphasizing the need to uphold the overall leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), advance reform and innovation, and improve relevant policies and mechanisms.
- Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 Australia DOD 23 Apr 2025 -- Australia will host the largest ever Exercise Talisman Sabre from 13 July to 4 August 2025. Over 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations are set to participate in activities across Australia, and for the first time, in Papua New Guinea.
- Exercise Croix du Sud commences in New Caledonia Australia DOD 23 Apr 2025 -- The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed forces to Exercise Croix du Sud 2025 in New Caledonia as well as Wallis and Futuna.
- DELIVERY OF 10th AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 24 (YARD 134) India PIB 23 Apr 2025 -- Induction ceremony of 10th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134) was held on 22 Apr 25 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
- Ireland - FGM-148 Javelin Missiles and Lightweight Command Launch Units DSCA 23 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ireland of FGM-148 Javelin Missiles and Lightweight Command Launch Units and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $46 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- A look at the Defence news 14 - 20 April Netherlands Ministry of Defence 23 Apr 2025
- UN watchdog chief says North Korea's nuclear arsenal 'completely off the charts' Radio Free Asia 23 Apr 2025 -- The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday that North Korea's nuclear weapons program has grown "exponentially," and urged talks between Washington and Pyongyang.
- US trains PH soldiers on use of Avenger Air Defense System Philippine News Agency 23 Apr 2025 -- Filipino troops were briefed and familiarized by their American counterparts on the capabilities of the Avenger Air Defense System, considered the premier "shoot-on-move" US air defense platform.
- Judge Orders Steps To Reverse Shutdown Of US Government Funded Broadcaster VOA RFE/RL 23 Apr 2025 -- A federal court judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration to reverse its efforts aimed at forcing the closure of Voice of America (VOA), which was shut down last month in a move the broadcaster had called illegal.
- U.S. State Department announces comprehensive reorganization plan People's Daily 23 Apr 2025 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced a comprehensive plan to reorganize the U.S. State Department, aiming to deliver on U.S. President Donald Trump's America First foreign policy.
- Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Tonga Prime Minister Eke and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Waqa US Dept. of State 23 Apr 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski US Dept. of State 23 Apr 2025
- Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Minister of Finance Mehmet Simsek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan of Türkiye US Treasury 23 Apr 2025 -- Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent met with Minister of Finance Mehmet Simsek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan of Türkiye. The Secretary was glad to hear the Minister's thoughts on Türkiye's general economic outlook.
- Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko of Ukraine US Treasury 23 Apr 2025 -- Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko of Ukraine. Secretary Bessent reaffirmed the United States' support for Ukrainian sovereignty and emphasized the United States' dedication to secure a lasting, durable peace for the people of both Ukraine and Russia.
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Demands Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence at American Universities The White House 23 Apr 2025
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- 23 April 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 23 Apr 2025
- Ben-Gvir: Senior US Republicans back his call for bombing Gaza food stores Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims senior US Republicans have supported his call to bomb food storage facilities in the Gaza Strip.
- The Effort in the Northern Sector To Remove Threats and Prevent the Reestablishment of Hezbollah Continues Israel Defense Forces 23 Apr 2025
- KAN: Israel fabricated tunnel discovery in Gaza to prevent ceasefire deal Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli military has used a fabricated tunnel discovery in the besieged Gaza Strip to stall a captive/prisoner exchange deal, Israeli public broadcaster KAN says.
- Tahrir Hospital director: Gaza children at most severe stage of malnutrition Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- The director of Tahrir Hospital at Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza has warned that the children of the besieged Palestinian territory have reached the most severe stage of malnutrition.
- Gaza facing 'unprecedented catastrophe' after 50 days of Israeli blockade: Hamas Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- Hamas has warned that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has reached unprecedented levels due to the persisting Israeli blockade, calling for urgent global action to end the occupying regime's siege in the besieged territory threatening the lives of over 2 million people.
- Sewage, trash and disease overwhelm displaced communities in Gaza UN News 23 Apr 2025 -- Amid sweltering heat, raw sewage and overflowing trash, displaced families in southern Gaza are facing an escalating public health crisis as aid remains blocked and medical supplies dwindle.
- Iran is prepared to assist in Lebanon's reconstruction: Ambassador IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Mojtaba Amani says the Islamic Republic is ready to assist in the reconstruction of Lebanon following the Israeli aggression against the Arab country.
- Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025 UK FCDO 23 Apr 2025 -- Joint statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on more than 50 days of Israel's block on aid to Gaza
- Yemeni forces strike key Israeli targets with ballistic missile, kamikaze drone Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out separate operations against strategic installations within the Israeli-occupied territories in reprisal for the Tel Aviv regime's atrocities in the Gaza Strip.
- Yemen launches new missile and drone attacks against Israeli targets IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that they successfully carried out two separate missile and drone attacks targeting key Israeli sites within the occupied territories.
- Sirens blare in Israeli-occupied lands as Yemen launches fresh missile attack Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- The Israeli military says a ballistic missile from Yemen has triggered sirens in the northern part of the Israeli-occupied territories, as Yemeni Armed Forces continue their operations in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amidst the Tel Aviv regime's bloody onslaught on the coastal sliver.
- Netanyahu's anger source of joy for us: Ansarullah Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- Ansarullah has expressed satisfaction over Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's condemnation of their strikes against the occupied Palestinian territories, describing his anger as a testament to their effective pro-Palestinian efforts.
- NBI links China to espionage targeting PH ships in WPS Philippine News Agency 23 Apr 2025 -- Surveillance of Philippine vessels en route to the West Philippine Sea may be part of a wider and coordinated espionage operation tied to Chinese maritime forces, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) told a Senate panel on Wednesday.
- Myanmar junta announces ceasefire extension Radio Free Asia 23 Apr 2025 -- Myanmar's junta announced that it will extend its 20-day ceasefire until April 30 to aid in the country's earthquake recovery, state-run broadcaster MRTV reported.
- China facilitates Myanmar's effort to advance peace process in northern Myanmar: FM spokesperson People's Daily 23 Apr 2025 -- China actively facilitates Myanmar's effort to advance the peace process in northern Myanmar in light of the will and aspirations of relevant parties in Myanmar, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday.
- Transcript of Special briefing by MEA (April 23, 2025) India MEA 23 Apr 2025
- Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Attack in Anantnag district of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Apr 2025 -- Responding to media queries concerning the attack in Anantnag district of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Spokesperson said:
- India downgrades ties with Pakistan after deadly Kashmir attack Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- India says it will shut a key land border with Pakistan and stall a water sharing treaty as part of a round of punitive measures against its neighbor, following a deadly attack in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
- India suspends water treaty with Pakistan after terror attack Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- The Indian government has suspended an old water sharing treaty with Pakistan, a move seen as an existential threat to Pakistan's massive agriculture sector, after a deadly attack on tourists in its Kashmir region.
- Manhunt underway for gunmen in Kashmir attack as death toll rises to 26 Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- A manhunt has been launched after a group of heavily-armed gunmen opened fire on tourists and killed more than two dozen people in Indian-administered Kashmir.
- Indian PM returns home after tourists killing in Indian-controlled Kashmir People's Daily 23 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early on Wednesday, after cutting short his 2-day state visit to Saudi Arabia following Tuesday's killing of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
- China condemns Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in multiple casualties: FM Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question on how to comment on the major terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district of Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, which resulted in multiple casualties, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China has taken note of relevant reports and strongly condemns this attack.
- Those behind the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam will soon get a befitting reply, Govt will take all necessary steps: Raksha Mantri India PIB 23 Apr 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has assured the people that those responsible for the cowardly terrorist attack on innocent citizens in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir will soon get a befitting reply to their nefarious acts on Indian soil
- Sexual violence systematically used as a weapon of war in the DR Congo UN News 23 Apr 2025 -- The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to have devastating consequences, particularly for women and children, who face an increased risk of conflict-related sexual violence.
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- Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty to Acting as a Foreign Agent and Mishandling Classified Materials US Dept. of Justice 23 Apr 2025 -- Dale Britt Bendler, 68, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty today to, while being a public official at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), acting as a foreign agent required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and removing classified material, classified up to the SECRET//NOFORN level, from authorized locations without authority and with the intent to retain such material at an unauthorized location.
- Former U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst Sentenced for Selling Sensitive Military Information to Individual Tied to Chinese Government US Dept. of Justice 23 Apr 2025 -- A former U.S. Army intelligence analyst was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for conspiring to collect and transmit national defense information, including sensitive, non-public U.S. military information, to an individual he believed was affiliated with the Chinese government.
- U.S. Online Marketplace Operator Charged with Trafficking Deadly Synthetic Opioids Stronger Than Fentanyl US Dept. of Justice 23 Apr 2025 -- Today, an indictment was unsealed in the District of Columbia charging eWorldTrade LLC (eWorldTrade), a U.S. company, with conspiracy to distribute synthetic opioids for unlawful importation into the United States.
- High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member in Custody on Terrorism and International Drug Distribution Charges US Dept. of Justice 23 Apr 2025 -- A five-count superseding indictment has been unsealed today charging a Venezuelan national and alleged high-ranking member of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA).
- Russia Expels Moldovan Ex-Spy Over Espionage Plot: Here's the Lowdown Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- A former Moldovan intelligence agent has been expelled from Russia and banned from entering the country for 60 years, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced.
- Foreign Ministry statement on reciprocal personal sanctions on UK Parliament members Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Apr 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Apr 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, Samarkand, April 23, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Apr 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video address to participants of the 4th International Youth Forum "Russia - Africa: What's Next?" and the 1st Russia - Africa Young Diplomats Forum, Moscow, April 23, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Apr 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 23, 2025 PRC MofA 23 Apr 2025
- Remarks by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People's Republic of China at the Leaders Meeting on Climate and the Just Transition PRC MofA 23 Apr 2025
- US govt appears to soften tone on China tariffs; levy 'unsustainable' Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has appeared to soften his recent comments on China. Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump said he was optimistic about improving trade relations with China, BBC reported.
- US saying it wants a deal with China, while continuing maximum pressure won't work: Chinese FM on US president's remarks on tariffs Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- At a regular press conference on Wednesday, a reporter claimed that according to media reports, the US president claimed that "we're doing fine with China," he would be "very nice" to China and not play hardball," and the 145% tariffs on China were "very high" and will "come down substantially. but it won't be zero." Also, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's reportedly claimed that the current situation is essentially a trade embargo, it was not the US goal to decouple from China, and the two sides could potentially reach a comprehensive agreement within two to three years.
- If US truly wants to resolve issues through dialogue, it should stop threatening: Chinese FM on US claim of 'setting the stage for a deal with China' Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- Responding to a question about whether China is currently engaged in trade agreement negotiations with the US after the White House claimed that the US was "setting the stage for a deal with China on trade," China's foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China's position on the US-initiated tariff war is very clear.
- US says tariffs on China will drop 'substantially'; expert warns Washington faces difficulties in achieving initial goals as bullying unsustainable Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- The Trump administration said on Tuesday that the 145 percent tariffs imposed on Chinese imports will eventually "come down substantially" while expressing optimism about future talks to reach a US-China trade deal, US media reported. The US government's seemingly softening tone indicates that it is encountering huge difficulties in achieving its initial goals when announcing steep "reciprocal tariffs," which have resulted in US domestic financial market fluctuations and potential recessions, a Chinese expert said. The expert stressed that the US tariff bullying is unsustainable and will inevitably harm US economy.
- US abuse of tariffs dragging down world growth forecast; Chinese envoy slams 'cruel and absurd' levies on LDC 'heartbreaking' Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- As hundreds of global finance leaders descend on Washington for the semi-annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group, the negative impacts of the US tariffs on the world's least developed countries (LDC) have come under media spotlight.
- China prolongs policies to keep job market stable, enhance skills People's Daily 23 Apr 2025 -- China will extend key unemployment insurance policies through 2025 to help companies retain jobs and support workers in enhancing their skills, authorities announced Tuesday.
- China firmly opposes US smearing China by rehashing 'lab leak' theory on website, calls it another ploy for political manipulation under pretext of COVID origins-tracing Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question about the White House's new website, which was launched last weekend and purports to tell the origins of the COVID epidemic, claiming that the epidemic began in a lab leak in China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday said rehashing the "lab leak" theory on relevant website and smearing China with unsubstantiated accusations is just another ploy the US uses for political manipulation under the pretext of COVID origins-tracing. China firmly opposes it.
- Xi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev PRC MofA 23 Apr 2025 -- On the morning of April 23, 2025, President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two heads of state announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Azerbaijan.
- China advances planning of International Lunar Research Station, on track to implement Chang'e-7, Chang'e -8 lunar probe missions: chief designer Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- Having successfully carried out its three-step lunar exploration of orbiting, landing and sample return from the Earth's celestial neighbor, China is now implementing its Phase-4 lunar exploration program, advancing the Queqiao communications, navigation and remote sensing satellite constellation and planning the construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), according to Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar exploration program on Wednesday.
- China Advances Crewed Moon Landing Mission Sputnik 23 Apr 2025 -- China is currently making successful progress in preparing for a crewed mission to the Moon, with key mission equipment in the stages of development and prototype testing, Deputy Director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) Lin Xiqiang said on Wednesday.
- 10 summoned for allegedly helping Chinese nationals illegally enter Taiwan CNA 23 Apr 2025 -- The Taiwan Taipei District Prosecutors Office on Wednesday summoned 10 suspects for questioning on suspicion of facilitating the illegal entry of Chinese nationals into Taiwan.
- 'Reinterpretation' expands scope of China household registration rule CNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) recently issued a new interpretation of the Cross-Strait Act, specifying that holding a permanent residence certificate issued by the Chinese authorities will also result in the loss of "Taiwan status."
- Fujian Coast Guard conducts routine law enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen PRC MND 23 Apr 2025 -- Zhu Anqing, spokesperson for China Coast Guard's East China Sea Bureau, stated that on April 23, the Fujian Coast Guard conducted routine law enforcement patrols in waters near Kinmen in accordance with the law.
- In a break with precedent, Taiwan's president won't attend pope funeral Radio Free Asia 23 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan wanted to send its President Lai Ching-te to Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis but after negotiations with the Vatican, the Foreign Ministry said a former vice president will attend instead.
- Philippines loosens decades-old ban on official visits to Taiwan Radio Free Asia 23 Apr 2025 -- The Philippines lifted a decades-old policy that tightly restricted official engagement with Taiwan in a move an expert says signals a recalibration of its China policy as tensions simmer.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 23 Apr 2025
- China targets gangs, temples to infiltrate Taiwan: NSB CNA 23 Apr 2025 -- China has continued to intensify its infiltration into various sectors in Taiwan through a range of channels and strategies, including cooperation with temples and organized crime groups, the National Security Bureau (NSB) has said.
- Philippines eases restrictions on official travel to the island of Taiwan; experts warn move amounts to dangerous maneuvering on Taiwan question Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- The Philippines issued a memorandum circular on Monday, easing long standing restrictions on official travel to the island of Taiwan. Experts warned that the move, though framed as economically motivated, amounts to dangerous political maneuvering concerning the Taiwan question.
- China, Iran exchange in-depth views on latest progress of Iranian nuclear issue Global Times 23 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, with the two sides exchanging in-depth views on the latest progress of the Iranian nuclear issue.
- Upon arrival in Beijing, Araghchi hails China, Russia as Iran's strategic partners Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- The Iranian foreign minister has hailed China and Russia as the country's two strategic partners and close friends, as he arrives in Beijing for consultations with top Chinese officials ahead of the third round of high-stakes talks with the United States on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
- 2025 will be a 'golden year' in Iran-China relations, says Araqchi IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says 2025 will be "a golden year" for strengthening ties between Tehran and Beijing, highlighting upcoming high-level visits and summits that promise to deepen bilateral cooperation across multiple fields.
- Araqchi briefs Chinese vice premier on indirect Iran-U.S. talks IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has met with the first-ranked vice premier of China, Ding Xuexiang, and briefed him on the process of the indirect Iran-U.S. talks.
- Araqchi says he is carrying a message from President Pezeshkian to Chinese leaders IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says he is carrying a message from President Masoud Pezeshkian to Chinese leaders.
- Araqchi warns of Israeli attempts to 'derail diplomacy' through sabotage and assassinations IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has warned that the Israeli regime and certain special interest groups may attempt to "derail diplomacy" through acts of sabotage and assassination as Iran and the United States negotiate to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear activities.
- Iran's FM warns of Israeli attempts to derail diplomacy through various tactics Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned against "clear" attempts by the Israeli regime and certain groups to spoil diplomacy amid indirect negotiations with the US over Tehran's civilian nuclear program.
- Iran: New sanctions show US 'lack of goodwill' in talks with Tehran Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned new "illegal" US sanctions against Tehran, saying they contradict Washington's claims of willingness to negotiate with the Islamic Republic.
- New sanctions undermine U.S. claims of willingness to negotiate: Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that the United States' new sanctions against Iran undermine its claims of willingness to negotiate with the Islamic Republic on nuclear issues.
- Putin's adviser says Iran-Russia cooperation is more important than ever IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's economic adviser, Anton Kobyakov, says Tehran-Moscow cooperation has become increasingly important amid a gradual shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world order.
- Iraqi foreign minister welcomes Tehran-Washington talks IRNA 23 Apr 2025 -- The Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Baghdad supports Iran-U.S. negotiations aimed at averting the threat of war in the region.
- Iran, China working resolutely to safeguard mutual interests: Tehran says as FM departs for Beijing Press TV 23 Apr 2025 -- Iran hails its determined tandem efforts alongside China to secure fulfillment of both the countries' mutual interests.
- Lithuania Accuses Russia, Belarus Of Plotting Violent Attacks On Belarusian Exiles RFE/RL 23 Apr 2025 -- Lithuania's State Security Department (VSD) says it has uncovered a covert operation by Russian and Belarusian intelligence services aimed at inciting violence against Belarusian exiles living in Lithuania.
- Prime Minister meets with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and co-chairs the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (April 22, 2025) India MEA 23 Apr 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 22, 2025. Prime Minister was received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Royal Palace in Jeddah and accorded a ceremonial welcome.
- Joint Statement at the conclusion of the State Visit of Prime Minister to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia India PIB 23 Apr 2025
- List of Outcomes: State Visit of Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia India PIB 23 Apr 2025
- HRH the Crown Prince Meets Jordan's King Abdullah II in Jeddah SPA 23 Apr 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
- Press Conference by Foreign Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 23 Apr 2025
- Cambodian PM thanks Thailand for suppressing dissidents Radio Free Asia 23 Apr 2025 -- The Cambodian prime minister on Wednesday thanked Thailand for not allowing its territory to be used to "interfere" in Cambodian affairs as a human rights group accused the two governments of running a repressive "swap mart" to silence each other's dissidents.
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