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• US report: Yemen downs seven Reaper drones worth $200mn in six weeks Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Yemeni forces have shot down seven US Reaper drones in less than six weeks, inflicting a loss of more than $200 million on the US which has stepped up its aggression against the impoverished country, The Associated Press reports.
• US warplanes bomb four Yemeni provinces in fresh aggression Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- The United States has carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes across multiple regions in Yemen, as the Arab country intensifies its operations against Israeli and American interests in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
• At Southern Border, Defense Secretary Visits Newly Created National Defense Area DoD News 25 Apr 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the newly created New Mexico National Defense Area today to meet with service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US Defense Secretary Hegseth Fears Dismissal Amid Pentagon Leaks Scandal - Report Sputnik 25 Apr 2025 -- Trump has been scrutinizing Hegseth's effectiveness and closely monitoring his media appearances, the Wall Street Journal revealed, citing sources.
• Statement by Jules W. Hurst III, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness on the "Restoring Good Order and Discipline Through Balanced Accountability" Memorandum DoD 25 Apr 2025
• Hegseth Directs Review of Equal Opportunity Complaint Process DoD News 25 Apr 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum April 23 titled "Restoring Good Order and Discipline Through Balanced Accountability."
• Readout of the U.S.-Singapore Mid-Term Defense Review DoD 25 Apr 2025
• US Navy to Christen Future USNS Sojourner Truth US Navy 25 Apr 2025 -- The U.S Navy will christen the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210) during a ceremony on April 26 at 8 p.m. (PDT) at General Dynamics NASSCO.
• U.S. and Australian Forces Conduct Joint Sail US Navy 25 Apr 2025 -- The U.S. Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a joint sail in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, April 25.
• US nuclear weapons costs projected to soar to $946 billion Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- The cost of modernizing the US nuclear forces through 2034 is expected to rise to $946 billion.
• Allied SOF Maritime Conference Highlights Innovation and Future Readiness NATO SHAPE 25 Apr 2025 -- The 4th Annual Allied Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM) Maritime Conference, held in collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Defence, convened 111 participants from across Allied and partner nations in Gdynia, Poland from Apr. 1 to 4, 2025.
• NATO Secretary General visits United States in preparation for The Hague Summit NATO 25 Apr 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concluded a visit to the United States on Friday (25 April) focused on talks with senior US officials, including a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
• China, Vietnam coast guards complete joint patrol in Beibu Gulf PRC MND 25 Apr 2025 -- Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards have completed their first joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf for 2025, the 29th joint patrol conducted by the two countries' maritime law enforcement agencies since 2006, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said Friday.
• China, Vietnam coast guards successfully conclude first 2025 joint patrol in Beibu Gulf Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- Coast guards of China and Vietnam successfully completed their first joint patrol of 2025 in the Beibu Gulf, according to a statement released on the official WeChat account of China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday.
• DRDO achieves significant milestone in Scramjet Engine Development India PIB 25 Apr 2025 -- Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone in the field of Hypersonic Weapon Technology
• KEEL LAYING OF FOURTH NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL YARD (3040) India PIB 25 Apr 2025 -- Keel laying ceremony for Yard 3040, the fourth (ex-GRSE) Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata, on 24 Apr 25
• Three New "Adir" (F-35I) Fighter Jets Have Landed at Nevatim Air Base Israel Defense Forces 25 Apr 2025 -- Three "Adir" (F-35i) fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin landed yesterday (Thursday) at the IAF's Nevatim Air Base. The three aircraft will join the ranks of the IAF and the 140th Squadron.
• The Netherlands - Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles DSCA 25 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.19 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• European Peace Facility: Council adopts the third bilateral assistance measure in support of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia EC/CEU 25 Apr 2025 -- The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth €15 million under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The objective is to strengthen defence capacities and capabilities of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia, and its operational readiness.
• European Peace Facility: Council adopts two assistance measures in support of Moldovan Armed Forces EC/CEU 25 Apr 2025 -- The Council adopted a seventh assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF)in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova tomodernise the country's short-range air defence capabilities.
• Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses efforts to strengthen European defence Finnish Government 25 Apr 2025 -- In its meeting on Friday 25 April, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland's positions on several initiatives aiming to strengthen European defence.
• Monitoring and surveillance activities by New Zealand against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Apr 2025
• You are an outstanding example of what can be done for the country's security, says envoy of the Federal Ministry of Defence after a visit in Lithuania Lithuania MND 25 Apr 2025 -- Vice Minister for infrastructure Orijana Mašalė walked General Director of Infrastructure, Environmental Protection and Service at the Federal Ministry of Defence Dr. A. Götz through progress made on major military and civilian infrastructure projects carried out ahead of fully stationing the German Brigade in Lithuania.
• Poland's New National Doctrine: Independence and Belonging Based on Strength Republic of Poland 25 Apr 2025 -- The Prime Minister announced that Poland is adopting a new national doctrine inspired by the Piast dynasty's strength and courage, exemplified by the coronation of Bolesław the Brave in 1025. Its key tenets are proud national independence and a rational belonging to the Western community. Poland's strength will rest on three pillars: the region's strongest army, a robust economy, and strong political standing.
• Estonia Opened Its First Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Training Center Estonia CDI 25 Apr 2025 -- Today, representatives of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) and the Estonian Defence League opened Estonia's first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) training center in Nurmsi. The center will support the training of the Defence League, the Defence Forces, and allied units.
• Philippines' collusion with U.S. undermines regional interests: Chinese defense spokesperson People's Daily 25 Apr 2025 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said the Philippines' collusion with the United States to make provocations -- conducting so-called patrols and exercises and deploying strategic and tactical weapons, seriously undermines the common interests of regional countries.
• PH Navy's C-Star anti-ship missile makes comeback in 'Balikatan' 2025 Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Navy's (PN) most potent anti-ship weapon, the South Korean-made LIG NEX 1 C-Star "sea-skimming" surface-to-surface cruise missile, will again play a major role in this year's "Balikatan" exercise.
• 'Balikatan' troops engage in cyber defense exercise Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that Filipino and American troops are taking part in the "cyber defensive exercise" (CYDEX) phase of this year's "Balikatan" exercise.
• PH Air Force gets another C-208B aircraft Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has formally accepted into service another Cessna C-208B Caravan Ex aircraft, raising the number of these planes in its fleet to four.
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Mexican Finance Minister Amador US Dept. of State 25 Apr 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Martinez US Dept. of State 25 Apr 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Bahraini Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa US Dept. of State 25 Apr 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hussein US Dept. of State 25 Apr 2025

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• 25 April 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 25 Apr 2025

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• Terrorists Fire an Anti-Tank Missile Towards 401st Armored Brigade Troops in Daraj Tuffah and Are Eliminated Israel Defense Forces 25 Apr 2025
• UN blasts Israeli settler deadly violence as settlers storm West Bank town, desecrate holy shrines Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has slammed the ongoing deadly violence committed by Israeli settlers and the regime forces in the occupied West Bank.
• Lebanese parliament speaker rejects disarmament of Hezbollah amid Israeli aggression Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri says the Hezbollah resistance movement will not hand over its weapons before Israel fulfills its ceasefire agreement obligations.
• WFP runs out of food stocks in Gaza UN News 25 Apr 2025 -- The World Food Programme (WFP) has run out of food in the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to block the entry of all humanitarian aid into the enclave, home to over two million people.
• WFP runs out of food stocks in Gaza as border crossings remain closed WFP 25 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has depleted all its food stocks for families in Gaza.
• WFP: Food stocks depleted in Gaza due to all-out Israeli blockade Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- A critical humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the Gaza Strip as the World Food Programme (WFP) says it has completely depleted its food stocks in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: children are starving UNRWA 25 Apr 2025
• ICC rejects Israel's request to cancel arrest warrants for Netanyahu Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected Israel's request to cancel or suspend the arrest warrants issued for the regime's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former minister of military affairs, Yoav Gallant.
• Iran condemns ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza IRNA 25 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly condemned the continued acts of aggression and terrorism committed by Israel in Gaza.
• Iran condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza tents as 'clear proof of war crime' Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has roundly denounced the ongoing Israeli atrocities against Palestinians in Gaza, describing Israeli attacks on tent shelters housing internally displaced Palestinians as an obvious example of war crimes.
• Norway establishes diplomatic ties with State of Palestine amid Israel's Gaza genocide Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Norway has formally accepted the credentials of the new Palestinian ambassador, Marie Sedin as it officially establishes diplomatic relations with Palestine amid the ongoing Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
• UAE deploys radar in Somalia to monitor Yemen's anti-Israel strikes: Report Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- The United Arab Emirates has reportedly deployed an Israeli military radar to Somalia's Puntland to monitor anti-Israel attacks conducted by Yemen in support of Palestinians subjected to genocide in Gaza.
• Jordan FM stresses urgency of ceasefire, humanitarian aid entry into Gaza People's Daily 25 Apr 2025 -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Thursday stressed the necessity of halting the aggression on Gaza, reaching an immediate ceasefire, fully implementing the prisoner exchange agreement, and allowing the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Other Conflicts

• China, ASEAN 'committed' to having legally binding sea code by 2026: Manila Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- China and Southeast Asian nations are "politically committed" to establishing legally binding rules for their conduct in the South China Sea by next year, the Philippines' foreign affairs secretary said, despite two decades of inconclusive discussions.
• Security Council debates precarious path forward for a new Syria UN News 25 Apr 2025 -- Syria is undergoing a rocky transition after years of conflict and authoritarian rule. Despite tentative political progress, ongoing violence, deepening economic hardship and a worsening humanitarian crisis highlight the urgent and continued need for international support.
• Situation in Syria 'Extremely Fragile', UN Envoy Tells Security Council, Stressing Rule of Law, New Social Contract, Fair Elections Are Yet to Materialize UN Security Council 25 Apr 2025 -- Over Half Population Food Insecure, Deputy Relief Chief Says, Citing Severe Funding Shortage to Sustain Humanitarian Operations in First Half of 2025
• The UK stands with the Syrian people as they seize this historic moment: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 25 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
• Iran supports an independent Syria free from terrorism and occupation: Envoy to U.N. IRNA 25 Apr 2025 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Sa'eed Iravani says that Iran supports an independent, stable, and unified Syria, free from terrorism, occupation, and foreign interference.
• Iran backs sovereign, stable Syria free of terrorism, UN envoy says Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has reaffirmed Tehran's support for a sovereign, stable, and united Syria, free from terrorism, occupation, and foreign interference.
• Syria's HTS says 'interested' to normalize with Israel amid US sanctions relief Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Head of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham-led (HTS) administration has expressed readiness to normalize Syrian ties with Israel amid Washington's plans to revoke anti-Damascus sanctions and Israel's occupation of more Syrian land.
• On 25-26 April 2025, fifteen Khwarij were killed in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 25 Apr 2025 -- On night 23/24 April 2025, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Bannu District on reported presence of Khwarij.
• UN Security Council condemns Jammu and Kashmir terror attack UN News 25 Apr 2025 -- The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday that killed at least 26 tourists and left many more injured, calling for accountability and international cooperation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
• Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Jammu and Kashmir UN Security Council 25 Apr 2025
• Pakistan announces countermeasures against India People's Daily 25 Apr 2025 -- India's move targeting Pakistan following a shooting incident in the Indian-controlled Kashmir was "highly irresponsible and legally unfounded," and Pakistan will adopt a series of countermeasures against India, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement on Thursday.
• 'Foremost priority': Iran says 'ready' to forge greater understanding between Pakistan, India Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirms Tehran's readiness to forge greater understanding between Pakistan and India amid the two neighboring countries' escalation of tensions.
• India, Pakistan exchange fire as UN calls for 'maximum restraint' Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Indian and Pakistani forces exchange fire along their border, prompting the UN to call on both nations to exercise "maximum restraint" following a significant surge in tensions.
• 400 bombs dropped during junta 'ceasefire' in Myanmar: rebel group Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- In the nearly three weeks since Myanmar's military declared a ceasefire to assist earthquake recovery, it has dropped more than 400 bombs on Rakhine state, according to an insurgent army in the country's embattled west.
• Cameroonian Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Armed Separatist Fighters to Murder, Kidnap, and Maim Individuals in Cameroon and For Making Threats US Dept. of Justice 25 Apr 2025 -- A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment yesterday charging a Cameroonian national residing in Maryland, Eric Tataw, also known as "the Garri Master," 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with conspiring to provide material support to armed separatist militias in Cameroon and threatening violence against Cameroonian civilians. He surrendered and will make his initial court appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson today.
• Sudan: Türk gravely concerned at rising civilian deaths and widespread sexual violence in North Darfur OHCHR 25 Apr 2025 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today expressed grave concern over the worsening human rights situation in and around El Fasher in North Darfur, in Sudan. Civilian casualties, attacks on humanitarian personnel, and cases of sexual violence are increasing, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their offensive on the city and nearby camps for internally displaced people (IDPs).
• The story of one of Buddhism's most revered figures, long missing, explained Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- The young boy who was abducted as a 6-year-old turned 36 on Friday.
• The United States Hosts Signing of Declaration of Principles Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of Rwanda US Dept. of State 25 Apr 2025 -- Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened the Signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda.
• Declaration of Principles US Dept. of State 25 Apr 2025 -- Between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda (the Participants), in support of a pathway to peace, stability, and integrated economic development in the eastern DRC region and the resumption of normal bilateral relations between the Participants. Signature of this document affirms the political commitment of the Participants set forth herein.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Declaration of Principles Signing Ceremony US Dept. of State 25 Apr 2025
• DR Congo crisis forces refugees to swim for their lives to Burundi UN News 25 Apr 2025 -- The number of desperate refugees fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and seeking safety in Burundi continues to rise, placing immense pressure on aid agencies struggling to cope with an escalating crisis amid dwindling resources.
• UNHCR: Funding shortfalls threaten emergency response to Congolese refugees arriving in Burundi UNHCR 25 Apr 2025 -- The humanitarian response in Burundi to the growing influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is being pushed to its limits as the deepening funding crisis threatens critical aid and strains relations between refugees and the host community, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warned today.
• Sudan situation 'absolutely devastating' as UN ramps up food aid UN News 25 Apr 2025 -- The situation in western Sudan is "shocking" and people in the capital, Khartoum face "absolutely devastating" conditions according to a senior UN official in the African country.
• Operational updates on food assistance to famine-risk populations in Sudan WFP 25 Apr 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by Samatha Chattaraj, WFP's Emergency Coordinator for Sudan (speaking from Port Sudan via Zoom) - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
• Years of progress in protection and integration of displaced people in Colombia at risk, UNHCR warns UNHCR 25 Apr 2025 -- As violence escalates and humanitarian needs intensify across Colombia, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warns that years of progress in protecting and integrating displaced populations risk being lost, and the most vulnerable - children, women and displaced families - will pay the highest price. Refugees and internally displaced populations may be forced to move again in search of safety and stability, while returnees will not find conditions to settle again.

News Reports

• Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement US Dept. of Justice 25 Apr 2025 -- The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States.
• Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Serbia for Directing Interstate Stalking and Harassment Scheme Targeting Los Angeles-Based Critic of Chinese President Xi Jinping US Dept. of Justice 25 Apr 2025 -- Yesterday, Serbian law enforcement authorities arrested two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, at the request of the United States.
• Senators seek action on alleged Chinese interference in midterm polls Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- Senators on Friday flagged alleged Chinese interference in the May 12 midterm elections as disclosed during a Senate hearing on Thursday and called for thorough investigation to protect the country's sovereignty.
• Palace orders probe into China's alleged interference in midterm polls Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- Malacañang on Friday ordered the immediate and deeper investigation into China's alleged interference with the Philippines' midterm elections.
• Meeting with US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff President of Russia 25 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at the ceremony to award President of the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Emmanuel Quidet with the Order of Friendship, Moscow, April 25, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Apr 2025
• Key Takeaways From Preview of Russian FM Lavrov's Interview on CBS Sputnik 25 Apr 2025 -- "You don't trust the word of the president of the United States?" Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wondered when the CBS interviewer asked him to confirm Donald Trump's statement on the upcoming meeting between Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
• Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on economic situation and work People's Daily 25 Apr 2025 -- The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to analyze and study the current economic situation and economic work.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 25, 2025 PRC MofA 25 Apr 2025
• China rolls back tariffs on some US goods: media Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- China appears to be quietly removing 125% retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. imports, including semiconductors, media reports said, following President Donald Trump's recent signals that high levies on Chinese goods could be reduced.
• Chinese FM reconfirms no tariff consultations or negotiations with the US have taken place Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding media reports that US President Donald Trump asserted that trade talks between the US and China are underway, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that "My colleague at the Ministry of Commerce and I answered that question clearly yesterday. No consultations or negotiations on tariffs have taken place."
• Responsibility of fentanyl issue lies with US; pressure and threats not the way to engage with China: FM Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding US government sources reportedly claiming China has shown "insufficient sincerity" in negotiations over the fentanyl issue and that Washington may impose additional punitive measures to pressure Beijing into taking substantive action, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Friday that fentanyl is a US problem, not China's, and that the responsibility lies with the US itself.
• China: Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis meets Foreign Minister Wang Yi and hails 75 years of bilateral relations Federal Council - Swiss Government 25 Apr 2025 -- The head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, visited the People's Republic of China on 24 and 25 April 2025. His visit marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Switzerland established official relations with China in 1950, making it one of the first European countries to do so. In addition to an official meeting with China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, Mr Cassis' visit focused on efforts to modernise the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries in order to improve market access for Swiss companies.
• Hong Kong permits vocal China critic cardinal to attend Pope Francis's funeral Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen, previously arrested under the Beijing-imposed national security law, was allowed to leave the city to attend Pope Francis' funeral in an apparent show of leniency for the retired bishop known for being a vocal critic of China's interference in church affairs.
• US takes step towards deep sea mining in international waters Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to speed development of the deep sea mining industry, including in international waters governed by a U.N. treaty that most nations are signatory to.
• Chinese FM slams US unilateral approach that disregards international law and order, responds to inquiry on US order to boost deep-sea mining industry Global Times 25 Apr 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding reports that US President Donald Trump's order to boost the deep-sea mining industry has faced opposition from environmental groups, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that no country should bypass the International Seabed Authority or international law to authorize the exploration and exploitation of international seabed resources without proper authorization, as this undermines the common interests of the international community.
• Taiwan needs to 'depoliticize' threats of emerging Chinese espionage CNA 25 Apr 2025 -- As cases of Chinese espionage emerge, Taiwan must respond by "depoliticizing" the issue and recognize the fact that anyone could potentially become a spy for China, according to a U.S. analyst on Thursday.
• Huge majority of Taiwanese reject 'one country, two systems': Poll CNA 25 Apr 2025 -- More than eight out of 10 Taiwanese continue to disagree with Beijing's "one country, two systems" stance on dealing with cross-Taiwan Strait relations, according to the latest survey released by the Mainland Affairs Council on Thursday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Apr 2025
• KCNA Commentary Warns against Deployment of B-1Bs KCNA 25 Apr 2025 -- The notorious "death swan" nested in Japan.
• Administration spokesperson says Iran ready for a deal at the right time IRNA 25 Apr 2025 -- The administration spokesperson says Tehran remains cautious about U.S. real intentions regarding its indirect talks with Iran, while stressing that Tehran is ready for a deal at the right time.
• Foreign Minister arrives in Muscat for third round of indirect talks with U.S. IRNA 25 Apr 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Muscat where a third round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is going to take place tomorrow, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.
• Araghchi arrives in Oman for US talks as Iran says termination of inhumane sanctions 'priority' Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Oman for a new round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, after both Tehran and Washington said progress had been made in the previous stages.
• Even With A Nuclear Deal, Iran's Sticking With China RFE/RL 25 Apr 2025
• China supports Iran's peaceful nuclear program, diplomatic engagement: Envoy Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- China respects Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and supports the Islamic Republic in conducting dialogue with all parties, including the United States to safeguard its legitimate rights, a Chinese envoy says.
• Oil Minister Paknejad: Russia to fund construction of nuclear plant in Iran Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- Tehran and Moscow have agreed on the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran with a credit line allocated by Russia, Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says, as the two countries consolidate their cooperation in line with a long partnership agreement.
• Iran summons Dutch envoy over 'baseless' accusations against Tehran Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Dutch ambassador to convey Tehran's strong protest to "baseless" accusations leveled by the Netherlands against the Islamic Republic.
• Iran rejects 'baseless' Dutch claims about role in assassination attempts Press TV 25 Apr 2025 -- The Iranian Embassy in the Netherlands has strongly rejected Amsterdam's accusations of Tehran's involvement in assassination attempts in Europe.
• Exclusive | Iran calls claims by the Netherlands baseless IRNA 25 Apr 2025 -- The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Netherlands in a statement strongly rejected the claims contained in the annual report of the Dutch National Security Agency and called any Iranian involvement in assassination operations in Europe baseless.
• Destitution and disease stalk Myanmar's quake survivors UN News 25 Apr 2025 -- One month since Myanmar's earthquake disaster, tens of thousands of survivors still live in makeshift tents with little to protect them from pre-monsoon storms and mosquitoes.
• Myanmar: EU restrictive measures renewed until 30 April 2026 EC/CEU 25 Apr 2025 -- The Council has today prolonged the EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until 30 April 2026.
• PM meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 24 April 2025 Gov.UK 25 Apr 2025
• PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 25 April 2025 Gov.UK 25 Apr 2025
• Transcript of the Weekly Press Briefing by the Spokesperson, Friday, April 25, 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Apr 2025
• Extraordinary Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Apr 2025
• Foreign Minister Discusses Regional and International Issues with His French Counterpart SPA 25 Apr 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received here today Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot.
• Guatemala: Statement by the Spokesperson on detention of former indigenous leaders, including Vice-Minister Luis Pacheco European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Apr 2025 -- The European Union (EU) is deeply concerned by the detention on 23 April 2025 of two former leaders of the indigenous authority "48 Cantones de Totonicapán", including Vice-Minister Luis Pacheco, as well as the issuance of additional arrest warrants. The EU has previously expressed its deep concern about the instrumentalisation of the justice system and the misuse of legal and procedural measures targeting elected officials, human rights defenders, journalists, indigenous leaders and judicial operators.
• Azerbaijan: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the joint press conference with Minister for Foreign Affairs Bayramov European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Apr 2025 -- Check against delivery!
• Treason raps pushed vs. firm allegedly hired by China for troll farms Philippine News Agency 25 Apr 2025 -- Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Friday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file treason and other criminal charges against the officers and board members of Makati-based Infinitus Marketing Solutions, a company reportedly contracted by China to run online troll farms.
• Moldova's Possible EU Accession by 2028 Not Plan, But Propaganda of Sandu Gov't - Shor Sputnik 25 Apr 2025 -- Moldova's possible accession to the European Union by 2028 is not a plan, but propaganda to justify the anti-people reforms of the government of President Maia Sandu, Moldovan opposition leader Ilan Shor told Sputnik on Friday.