29 April 2025 Military News |
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- Yemen warns US, West: We have 8 million fighters ready, may expand our war Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- Ansarullah has issued a stark warning to the United States and its Western allies, asserting that over eight million Yemeni fighters stood ready for combat and cautioning that their retaliation could escalate if aggression against the Arab Peninsula nation persisted.
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- Statement by Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell on the First 100 Days at the Department of Defense DoD 29 Apr 2025 -- "From day one, our overriding objectives have been clear: restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our military, and reestablishing deterrence. In 100 Days, the Department of Defense and our warfighters have delivered historic victories for the American people. Here are our first 100 days milestones:"
- DOD Leaders Grade Department's Financial Management DoD News 29 Apr 2025 -- In November 2024, the Defense Department released its annual audit, showing improvement over previous years but continued deficiencies. DOD leaders testified today on the department's financial situation during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform government operations subcommittee hearing in Washington.
- NATO experts discuss nuclear deterrence challenges in Helsinki NATO 29 Apr 2025 -- NATO's annual Nuclear Policy Symposium kicked off in Helsinki, Finland, on Tuesday (29 April 2025). Held annually since 1992, it is the Alliance's main nuclear policy event. The symposium brings together outside experts as well as NATO and Allied senior officials to discuss pressing nuclear challenges facing the Alliance.
- Finland's Ministry of Defence to host NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium in Helsinki Finnish MoD 29 Apr 2025 -- NATO's annual Nuclear Policy Symposium will be held in Helsinki on 29-30 April. Held annually since 1992, the Symposium is the main annual event focusing on the Alliance's nuclear policy.
- Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the NATO Nuclear Policy Symposium on 29 April 2025 Finnish MoD 29 Apr 2025
- New NATO Members Become Targets for Russian Armed Forces by Default - Medvedev Sputnik 29 Apr 2025 -- The countries that joined NATO have entered a bloc hostile to Russia and have automatically become targets for the Russian armed forces, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.
- Russian Figures Highly Praise Feats of Combat Sub-units of DPRK Armed Forces in Liberating Kursk Area KCNA 29 Apr 2025 -- The chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, a spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry and a military expert highly praised the combat sub-units of the armed forces of the DPRK for making a great contribution to annihilating the Ukrainian army which invaded the territory of Russia.
- Russian President Issues Statement on Participation of Combat Sub-units of DPRK Armed Forces in Operations for Liberating Kursk Area of Russia KCNA 29 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, issued a statement on April 28 as regards the participation of the combat sub-units of the armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the operations for liberating the Kursk area of the Russian Federation.
- Europe Must Demonstrate Its Ability to Defend Itself - Ihor Zhovkva President of Ukraine 29 Apr 2025
- All of Europe, Especially the Three Seas Region, Should Speak With One Voice to Achieve Lasting Peace - The President President of Ukraine 29 Apr 2025
- We Need More Security Cooperation - Speech by the President at the Three Seas Summit President of Ukraine 29 Apr 2025
- Baiba Braže: the Baltic states, Nordic countries, France, Poland, and Germany will continue to support Ukraine, strengthen European and NATO security and defence; so far, they have channelled 100 billion euros in support of Ukraine Estonia MFA 29 Apr 2025 -- Further support to Ukraine, security of the Baltic Sea region, containing Russia, including its "shadow fleet", transatlantic relations, strengthening the security of Europe and across the Euro-Atlantic space - those were key topics addressed at the annual meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Baltic states and Nordic countries (NB).
- Budrys: Russia has no right to dictate the terms of Ukraine's future Lithuania MFA 29 Apr 2025 -- On 28-29 April, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, attended a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) and Weimar Triangle countries—Poland, France, and Germany—on the island of Bornholm in Denmark. Ministers discussed European security and defence, transatlantic relations, Russia's aggression against Ukraine and support for the country, as well as the response to hybrid and shadow fleet threats.
- Taiwan's indigenous defense submarine faces sea trial testing delay CNA 29 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's first domestically built submarine is almost certain to miss the date that sea trials were scheduled to begin, with only one day remaining until the deadline.
- ADV Reliant bolsters Pacific partners Australia DOD 29 Apr 2025 -- Australia's Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, has departed Darwin on its second deployment of 2025, responding to needs and requests made by our Pacific partners.
- Soldiers test their eyes in the sky Australia DOD 29 Apr 2025 -- The ADF's Tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems (TUAS) program came into sharp focus during Exercise Chimera Walk at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area recently.
- IOS SAGAR CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS India PIB 29 Apr 2025 -- Reinforcing the enduring bond between India and Mauritius, IOS SAGAR made a significant and engaging port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 Apr 25, as part of its operational deployment in the Indian Ocean
- Poland - AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles DSCA 29 Apr 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $1.33 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic-Weimar Ministers of Foreign Affairs Lithuania MFA 29 Apr 2025 -- "We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Iceland, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the Minister Delegate for Europe of France, have met today on the island of Bornholm to address Russia's continued illegal aggression against Ukraine, including its implications for European security."
- The President: The Three Seas Initiative is a consistent path to long-term European security and transatlantic cooperation President of the Republic of Lithuania 29 Apr 2025 -- On Tuesday, President Gitanas Nausėda took part in the tenth Summit of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) in Warsaw.
- Address by Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, at the 10th Summit of the Three Seas Initiative President of the Republic of Lithuania 29 Apr 2025
- The President called for boosting the growth of defense industry across the region at the Three Seas Initiative Business Forum President of the Republic of Lithuania 29 Apr 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda took part in the presidential panel at the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Business Forum in Warsaw.
- Head of State: The True Value of the Three Seas Initiative Lies in the Level of Ambition for the Future of Our Region and Europe President of the Republic of Bulgaria 29 Apr 2025 -- The true value of the Three Seas Initiative lies in the level of ambition for the future of our region and Europe, for the development of trust, cooperation and friendship, and for strengthening our resilience and security, and stimulating business to be more effective in providing services to society.
- Lithuania and Israel strengthen cooperation Lithuania MND 29 Apr 2025 -- Meeting Minister of Defence of the State of Israel Israel Katz, Minister of National Defence discussed principal topics of bilateral cooperation. Lithuania is inviting Israel to cooperate in developing defence industry in Lithuania and proposes good investment conditions for Israeli companies to advance that purpose.
- New Zealand contributes Poseidon to North Korea sanctions monitoring New Zealand Air Force 29 Apr 2025 -- A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft has deployed to Japan to conduct monitoring of United Nations sanctions against North Korea.
- Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal fires Mistral-3 surface-to-air missiles Philippine News Agency 29 Apr 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday announced that its flagship guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), for the first time, successfully fired two of its MBDA Mistral 3 surface-to-air missile (SAM) launchers.
- 'Balikatan' troops demonstrate firepower in counter-landing drills Philippine News Agency 29 Apr 2025 -- Troops from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Australian Defence Force and the US Marine Corps demonstrated their firepower during a counter-landing and live-fire exercise in Palawan province on Monday, as part of the ongoing "Balikatan" exercises.
- NSC scores group for echoing China narrative vs. PH defense upgrades Philippine News Agency 29 Apr 2025 -- A ranking National Security Council (NSC) official on Tuesday criticized a militant group's remarks against the government's acquisition of the BrahMos cruise missile system, which seeks to beef up the Philippines' defensive capabilities.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgiev US Dept. of State 29 Apr 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp US Dept. of State 29 Apr 2025
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- 29 April 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 29 Apr 2025
- Over 65,000 children hospitalized for malnutrition as Israel starves Gaza Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- More than 65,000 Palestinian children have been hospitalized due to severe malnutrition as Israel continues to use starvation as "systematic weapons of war" in the Gaza Strip, officials say.
- Hamas condemns Gaza blockade as war crime, demands global action Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- Hamas has condemned Israel's two-month total blockade of the Gaza Strip, asserting that the regime's use of starvation as a weapon constitutes a war crime and shows contempt for the international community and defiance of international judicial institutions.
- Hamas: Continued use of starvation by Israel as a weapon is a war crime IRNA 29 Apr 2025 -- In an official statement, the Islamic Resistance Movement described the continued use of starvation against the people of Gaza by Israel as a war crime and a clear disregard for international judicial institutions.
- Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah fully committed to ceasefire despite Israeli violations Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The Hezbollah secretary general says the Lebanese resistance movement is fully committed to the November 27 ceasefire agreement with Israel, although the Tel Aviv regime frequently violates the deal.
- Two-State solution nearing point of no return, warns UN chief UN News 29 Apr 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General has warned that the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine is nearing collapse, urging world leaders to take bold, irreversible steps to preserve hopes for lasting peace.
- Children in Gaza 'going to bed starving' amid blockade UN News 29 Apr 2025 -- The biggest UN aid agency in Gaza on Tuesday condemned the two-month Israeli blockade that has left families eating barely enough to survive amid daily bombings - and the sick and injured without lifesaving medical help.
- UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: for UNRWA staff, humanitarian duty is met with brutality UNRWA 29 Apr 2025
- UNRWA Commissioner-General on the ICJ hearing on the presence and activities of the United Nations and other organisations in the occupied Palestinian territory UNRWA 29 Apr 2025
- UNRWA: Over 50 Gaza aid workers faced abuse in Israeli detention Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees says more than 50 of its aid workers, who had been abducted by Israeli forces, suffered severe abuse in the regime's detention centers and were also used as human shields.
- 'Take Irreversible Action towards Implementing Two-State Solution', Secretary-General Tells Member States at Security Council Debate UN Security Council 29 Apr 2025 -- Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks to the Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, in New York today:
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on the Middle East [as delivered; scroll down for all-English and all-French] UN Secretary-General 29 Apr 2025
- U.N. chief says Gaza's humanitarian crisis has gone 'beyond imagination' IRNA 29 Apr 2025 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has deteriorated to "beyond imagination."
- Gaza's humanitarian crisis deteriorating 'beyond imagination': UN chief Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Gaza's humanitarian crisis was deteriorating to levels "beyond imagination."
- Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza, Following his Visit to Bint Jbeil and Tyre Districts UNOCHA 29 Apr 2025
- Do Not Let Extremists 'Undermine What Remains' of Middle East Peace Process, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Open Debate UN Security Council 29 Apr 2025 -- At a critical juncture in Middle East history, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark warning to the Security Council: the prospect of a two-State solution — where Israel and Palestine live side by side in peace and security — is in grave danger of vanishing.
- ICC bars chief prosecutor from disclosing Israeli arrest warrants: Report Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reportedly imposed restrictions on its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, amid reports that he is seeking additional arrest warrants against Israeli officials over the occupying regime's unbridled onslaught against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- At ICJ hearings, South Africa says Israel committing genocide with 'impunity' Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is holding its second day of hearings into the crimes of Israel and its obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Hamas welcomes ICJ hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations towards Palestinians Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has welcomed the beginning of proceedings at the top UN court on the obligation of Israel, as an occupying regime, to ensure and facilitate humanitarian aid to all Palestinians, particularly those in the Gaza Strip.
- Türk calls on world to prevent total humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza OHCHR 29 Apr 2025 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today urged the world to act to prevent the total collapse of critical life-saving support in Gaza, where Israeli strikes continue to kill civilians, including in shelters and health facilities.
- Israel Increases the Killings and the International Community Sounds the Alarm of Famine ----- The Occupation Storms the West Bank 300 Times, and 63 Settler Attacks Take Place in a Week Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 29 Apr 2025 -- Trapped between killing and starvation, the Gaza Strip has seen one of its bloodiest weeks.
- OIC Secretary-General Congratulates Mr. Hussein Al-Sheikh on his Appointment as Vice-president of PLO and Deputy President of the State of Palestine Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 29 Apr 2025 -- The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, congratulated HE Hussein al-Sheikh on his appointment as vice-president of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Deputy President of the State of Palestine.
- We must reinvest in efforts to achieve a two-state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 29 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
- PLA Southern Theater Command conducts routine patrols in the South China Sea Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command said on Tuesday.
- We welcome progress in Syria's political transition since the fall of the Assad regime: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 29 Apr 2025 -- Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN General Assembly debate on the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism in Syria.
- Hundreds of thousands of Afghans forced back into danger, says UNHCR UN News 29 Apr 2025 -- Afghanistan's escalating humanitarian crisis is being compounded by the mass return of its nationals from neighbouring countries, UN aid agencies warned on Tuesday.
- As Afghans are forced to return, UNHCR seeks support for humanitarian crisis UNHCR 29 Apr 2025 -- An even deeper humanitarian crisis is looming in Afghanistan as tens of thousands of Afghans are being forced to return from neighbouring countries, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warned today as it urgently seeks $71 million to assist those arriving home in desperate conditions.
- Afghans Deported From Pakistan Struggle To Find Schools, Jobs, And Shelter RFE/RL 29 Apr 2025 -- Dildar Khan says he's spent his entire life in Pakistan but has now been sent "home" to Afghanistan under a scheme that has seen some 100,000 people deported in recent weeks.
- UN experts urge Pakistan to address human rights violations in Balochistan OHCHR 29 Apr 2025 -- UN human rights experts* today expressed serious concern over the excessive and harmful impacts of Pakistan's counter-terrorism measures in Balochistan and called for full respect for international law.
- Thousands flee homes amid junta attacks in central Myanmar Radio Free Asia 29 Apr 2025 -- Clashes between Myanmar's junta and an ethnic army in central Myanmar have forced more than 4,000 people from their homes, according to a statement by the Karen National Union, or KNU.
- Pakistan Readying To Challenge India's Suspension Of Vital Water Treaty Amid Rising Tensions RFE/RL 29 Apr 2025 -- Pakistan says it is readying international legal action against India for suspending a vital water-sharing agreement between the two nuclear-armed rivals as tensions mount following a militant attack in the disputed Kashmir region.
- China calls on India, Pakistan to exercise restraint, properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation: FM spokesperson Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- China has called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, resolve differences through dialogue and consultation and jointly uphold regional peace and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday, following reports that Indian and Pakistani troops engaged in another cross-border exchange of fire on Monday night.
- Pakistan Army shoots down Indian quadcopter over LoC for airspace violation: sources People's Daily 29 Apr 2025 -- The Pakistan Army on Monday shot down an Indian quadcopter for violating the country's airspace along the Line of Control (LoC), Pakistani military sources said.
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- Trump's call for free U.S. passage through Suez Canal sparks outcry in Egypt People's Daily 29 Apr 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's recent call for free passage of American ships through the Suez Canal has triggered widespread condemnation in Egypt, where legal experts, political leaders, and citizens have denounced his remarks as legally groundless and a serious threat to the international order.
- Arrest of new 'Chinese spy' validates poll interference - senator Philippine News Agency 29 Apr 2025 -- Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Tuesday said the arrest of a Chinese national allegedly carrying surveillance equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Manila confirms earlier warnings that foreign interference threatens the upcoming elections.
- NBI nabs Chinese with surveillance equipment near Comelec office Philippine News Agency 29 Apr 2025 -- Operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested Tuesday a Chinese national in possession of electronic eavesdropping equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) building in Intramuros, Manila.
- San Jose Engineer Pleads Guilty to Bombings of PG&E Transformers, Causing Property Damage and Widespread Power Outages US Dept. of Justice 29 Apr 2025 -- Peter Karasev, 38, a U.S. citizen residing in San Jose, pleaded guilty in the Northern District of California today to federal charges related to two separate bombings of PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023.
- Great Heritage, Common Future International Forum of the Union State President of Russia 29 Apr 2025 -- The presidents of Russia and Belarus took part in the plenary meeting of the Great Heritage, Common Future International Forum of the Union State.
- Meeting with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 29 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a bilateral meeting with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in Volgograd.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand Maris Sangiampongsa Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Apr 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions summing up the outcomes of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Council meeting, Rio de Janeiro, April 29, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Apr 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Plurinational State of Bolivia Celinda Sosa Lunda Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Apr 2025
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Apr 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 29, 2025 PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025
- Wang Yi: Compromise and Flinching Will Only Invite More Bullying PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi clarified China's position on upholding multilateralism and safeguarding multilateral trading rules on the sidelines of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro.
- Compromise will only embolden the bully: Chinese FM People's Daily 29 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday reaffirmed China's commitment to upholding multilateralism and multilateral trade rules.
- Compromise, backing down will only embolden bully: Chinese Foreign Minister Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- In elaborating on China's position on upholding multilateralism and safeguarding multilateral trade rules at the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs on Monday local time in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said multilateralism is the cornerstone of the international order established after World War II, and solidarity and cooperation represent the greatest common ground of the international community.
- US should stop threatening if it wants to solve problem via dialogue, FM on US Treasury Secretary's claims 'it's up to China to de-escalate' Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question about whether China agrees it's up to China to de-escalate the situation, after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Monday that "it's up to China to de-escalate, because they sell five times more to us than we sell to them" and that "these 125 percent tariffs are unsustainable," Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, said that China has repeatedly made it clear that there are no winners in tariff and trade wars.
- China willing to support normal cooperation with US firms: MOFCOM on reported Boeing's recalling of 3 aircraft intended for delivery to Chinese airlines Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- In responding to media reports about Boeing recalling three 737 MAX aircraft intended for delivery to Chinese airlines, claiming that China suspends Boeing jet acceptances, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) stated on Tuesday that "We have noted the relevant reports. China and the US have maintained long-term mutually beneficial cooperation in the civil aviation sector, which has significantly boosted bilateral trade and personnel exchanges."
- Wang Yi Meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Rio de Janeiro.
- Wang Yi Attends the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended Session I of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira chaired the event, and all parties discussed the role of BRICS countries in promoting peace and security.
- Wang Yi: Uphold BRICS Unity and Cooperation, Reform and Improve Global Governance PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi clarified China's position on improving global governance on the sidelines of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro.
- Wang Yi Meets with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025 -- On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa in Rio de Janeiro.
- Xi visits New Development Bank, hails broader BRICS cooperation for 'entering a stage of high-quality development' Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited the New Development Bank (NDB) in Shanghai and met with Dilma Rousseff, president of the institution, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
- China gives Thailand high priority in neighborhood diplomacy: Chinese FM Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that China always gives China-Thailand relations high priority in neighborhood diplomacy.
- Hong Kong frees 4 former lawmakers jailed for subversion Radio Free Asia 29 Apr 2025 -- Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday freed four former lawmakers who each spent more than four years in prison for their part in staging an unofficial primary election in 2020, local media reported.
- Xinjiang conducts joint armed exercise on counterterrorism, deterrence Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- To implement the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s deployment for advancing the counterterrorism and stability maintenance efforts in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region under the rule of law and in a normalized manner, Xinjiang on Monday conducted the joint armed exercise "Counterterrorism Deterrence-2025" in the Ili River Valley, Xinjiang Daily reported on Tuesday.
- Investigation exposes China's global campaign of transnational repression Radio Free Asia 29 Apr 2025 -- RFA reporting with International Consortium of Investigative Journalists reveals how Beijing uses global institutions to silence critics abroad
- China, U.S. are not engaged in consultation or negotiation on tariffs: FM spokesperson People's Daily 29 Apr 2025 -- There has been no phone conversation between the heads of state of China and the United States recently, and the two sides have not held consultations or negotiations on tariffs, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
- Chinese FM meets Russian counterpart in Brazil, vows to uphold UN Charter and defend multilateralism Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Russia and China have worked hand in hand to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, safeguard fairness and justice, resist unilateral bullying, and contribute positively to the defense of multilateralism.
- MND news references of routine press conference on April 29, 2025 ROC MND 29 Apr 2025
- Taiwan nuclear power phaseout to push fossil fuel use higher: MOEA CNA 29 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's electricity supply will rely on 84 percent fossil fuels once the country's last active nuclear power reactor is shut down in mid-May, Economic Affairs Minister Kuo Jyh-huei (郭智輝) said Tuesday.
- Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong Lodges Serious Representations with the Philippine Side PRC MofA 29 Apr 2025
- Chinese Foreign Ministry lodges stern representation to Philippine Ambassador over Taiwan-related actions Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, met with Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime A. FlorCruz on Tuesday to lodge a stern representation over a series of recent negative actions by the Philippine side concerning Taiwan-related issues and regional security.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 29 Apr 2025
- KPA Delegation Leaves for Russia KCNA 29 Apr 2025 -- A delegation of the Korean People's Army led by Pak Yong Il, vice-director of the General Political Bureau of the KPA, left here on April 28 to take part in the 3rd International Anti-Fascist Congress to be held in Russia.
- Qalibaf: Israeli rhetoric stems from delusion; any attack on Iran will ignite the region IRNA 29 Apr 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed Israeli rhetoric as delusional and futile attempts to influence the talks between Iran and the United States, warning that even a slight act of aggression against Iran would trigger a regional explosion.
- Qalibaf slams Israel's threats as 'delusional' rhetoric to derail indirect talks with US Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran does not take seriously Israel's delusional rhetoric against the Islamic Republic meant to influence the ongoing indirect talks between Tehran and Washington.
- Iran committed to implementing agreements with Azerbaijan: President Pezeshkian IRNA 29 Apr 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran and Azerbaijan reached significant agreements during his Monday visit to Baku, emphasizing that Tehran is committed to implementing them.
- US announces new Iran sanctions despite ongoing nuclear talks Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The US government has announced new sanctions targeting Chinese and Iranian firms and individuals despite the ongoing nuclear talks with Tehran.
- New Sanctions Targeting Iran's Ballistic Missile Program US Dept. of State 29 Apr 2025 -- The United States is sanctioning six entities and six individuals based in Iran and China for their role in a network procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Treasury Targets Network Procuring Missile Propellant Ingredients for Iran US Treasury 29 Apr 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating six entities and six individuals based in Iran and the People's Republic of China (PRC) for their role in a network procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This network has facilitated the procurement of sodium perchlorate and dioctyl sebacate from the PRC to Iran.
- Persian Gulf security must be ensured by regional countries: IRGC Navy commander IRNA 29 Apr 2025 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has reiterated Iran's commitment to promoting peace in the region, saying the security of the Persian Gulf must be ensured by regional states.
- Foreign forces undermine security of Persian Gulf: IRGC Navy chief Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- The presence of foreign naval forces in the Persian Gulf undermines regional security and hampers Iran's efforts to safeguard this strategically vital region, said the commander of Iran's IRGC Navy.
- Iran Port Explosion Death Toll Hits 70 As Authorities Blame 'Negligence' RFE/RL 29 Apr 2025 -- The death toll from a massive explosion at Iran's key Shahid Rajaei port has hit 70, local authorities said, as the interior minister blamed "negligence" for the incident, which injured more than 1,000 people.
- Operations are back to normal at blast-hit Shahid Rajaee Port: Official IRNA 29 Apr 2025 -- Acting director of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Saeed Rasouli says loading and unloading operations at Shahid Rajaee Port are proceeding without disruption following a deadly explosion and subsequent fire.
- Investigation committee releases report on causes of Shahid Rajaee Port explosion IRNA 29 Apr 2025 -- The Committee to Investigate the Causes of the Fire Incident in Shahid Rajaee Port said in a statement on Monday evening that after holding several meetings with experts in different fields, it reached the conclusion that "the failure to observe safety principles and passive defense standards was confirmed to committee members."
- Myanmar quake: Ongoing aftershocks spread fear UN News 29 Apr 2025 -- Aftershocks continue to sow fear across Myanmar, where millions remain in desperate need of humanitarian aid a full month since a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed more than 3,800 people and injured 5,100.
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the United States Donald J. Trump Prime Minister of Canada 29 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.
- Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of France Emmanuel Macron Prime Minister of Canada 29 Apr 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.
- China responds to Carney's election victory, reaffirms position on bilateral ties Global Times 29 Apr 2025 -- In response to a question regarding of the victory of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party in Monday's election, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China has noted the reports, and its position on China-Canada relations remains consistent and clear. China is willing to develop relations with Canada based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
- Canada should 'never forget' US betrayal; old relations 'over', says new PM after victory Press TV 29 Apr 2025 -- Canada's newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has delivered a strong message to the United States, stating that Ottawa should "never forget the lessons" of Washington's "betrayal" that has adversely affected the two countries' trade ties.
- EU Says Budapest's Block Could Mean Moldova's Accession Moves Forward Without Ukraine RFE/RL 29 Apr 2025 -- The European Union is considering moving along in the accession process with Moldova while leaving Ukraine behind as Hungary to block Kyiv's membership drive.
- HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session SPA 29 Apr 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held today in Jeddah.
- "We will continue to strengthen our defense industry cooperation with Italy" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 29 Apr 2025 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with President Meloni of the Council of Ministers of Italy, President Erdoğan said: "We will continue to strengthen our defense industry cooperation, which has covered significant distance, with Italy through new partnerships and projects."
- OSCE Secretary General concludes visits to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, underscores commitment to peace, security and stability in the region OSCE 29 Apr 2025 -- OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his first official visits to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan today, reaffirming the Organization's strong commitment to peace, security and stability in the South Caucasus.
- Europe's Game Plan For Ukraine-Russia Talks, And Will The Next Pope Be Hungarian? RFE/RL 29 Apr 2025
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