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Iran says talks with US will be indirect, contrary to Trump’s claims. 1
Trump confirms 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of ongoing global trade war. 3
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy demands answers on Chinese nationals fighting for Russia 5
Two Chinese nationals caught fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says. 5
How Trump’s tariffs could push Vietnam into China’s arms. 7
China retaliates after Pete Hegseth called the country a threat to the Panama Canal 8
EU urged to put human rights center stage at first Central Asia summit 10
US backs deal with Diego Garcia for 99 years of rent-free access. 14
NATO’s top US admiral has been ousted amid Trump’s growing military dismissals. 15
Marine Corps introduces drone strike team.. 16
A $1 trillion defense budget? Trump and Hegseth say it’s happening. 17
“Secretary-level and above” officials “working” on F/A-XX fighter jet decision: INTERIM NOC 17
Navy’s hands-in-pockets experiment under review, admiral says. 18
Crucible: Collapse of the ‘Axis of Resistance’ in war or survival through peace?. 19
Unifying the arenas V.S. fragmenting the arenas – SOURCE RUSSIA.. 20
US Navy accepts anti-mine USVs from Bollinger. 23
Anduril introduces Copperhead: an underwater kamikaze drone inspired by torpedoes. 24
The rules-based global trading system is largely irrelevant 25
Desert Storm: China’s Gobi missile salvo, a message to the US – April 8, 2025. 27
When troops return home to Russia and Ukraine – April 8, 2025. 29
Greece pledges $27 billion for defense overhaul centered on high-tech warfare. 33
France calls for new EU munitions plan, accelerating satellite constellation. 34
In Odessa, many wonder about the benefits of a Black Sea ceasefire with Russia – April 7, 2025 36
The case for a British sub-strategic nuclear deterrent – April 7, 2025. 38
How the Houthis fooled Washington – April 8, 2025. 41
What Latin America can teach Trump about tariffs – April 8, 2025. 42