1.World military expenditure reaches new record high as European spending surges
https://www.sipri.org/media/press-release/2023/world-military-expenditure-reaches-new-record-high-european-spending-surges
2.Netanyahu says this is the ‘only way’ to stop Iran’s nuclear threat
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/04/30/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-iran-nuclear-deal-zakaria-intv-gps-vpx.cnn
3.Iran to act as warned if snapback procedure misused
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/200136/Iran-to-act-as-warned-if-snapback-procedure-misused
4.US Congress dashes hope for restoration of Iran deal
https://www.tehrantimescom/news/484139/U-S-Congress-dashes-hope-for-restoration-of-Iran-deal
5.US and South Korea agree key nuclear weapons deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65404805
6.North Korea warns of serious danger over US-South Korea deterrence deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65433286
7.China denounces US plans to send nuclear ballistic submarine to South Korea
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218601/china-denounces-us-plans-send-nuclear-ballistic-submarine-south-korea
8.Nuclear planning by US, South Korea to impact global stability — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/defense/1611241
9.Facing China, the Philippines and US Join in Biggest Military Drill Yet
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/world/asia/philippines-us-military.html
10.Singapore, China to Kick Off Joint Military Exercises
https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/singapore-china-to-kick-off-joint-military-exercises/
11.Two Indian naval ships reach Singapore to participate in ASEAN-India maritime exercise
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/two-indian-naval-ships-reach-singapore-to-participate-in-asean-india-maritime-exercise/articleshow/99915467.cms
12.Army to set up specialised units to strengthen cybersecurity
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-to-create-specialised-units-for-cybersecurity-and-net-centricity-as-adversaries-expand-cyber-warfare-capabilities-101682602122696.html
13.Defense Ministers of India, Russia discuss expansion of defense industry cooperation
https://tass.com/defense/1611239
14.Russia-IAEA dialogue on safety of Zaporozhye NPP improved, says Rosenergoatom official
https://tass.com/defense/1609339
Warmest Regards,
Team ACDC
Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
Sector F-5/2, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan