NEW: Turkish Petroleum will launch oil and gas exploration in three fields in Somalia in the coming months.

Israel says recognition of the Palestinian state by France would be “a reward for terrorism.”

Israeli Army Radio quoting an Israeli official:

We made it clear to Türkiye in Azerbaijan that any change in the deployment of foreign forces in Syria is a red line.

China will moderately lower the number of U.S. films imported to the country, CCTV reports.

Post shared by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning after new U.S. tariffs on China.

Kremlin:

Topic of Ukraine is not being discussed at the talks between the Russian and US delegations in Istanbul.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has invested in hundreds of Chinese tech firms, including at least eight with links to the People's Liberation Army.

Tan controls more than 40 Chinese companies and funds as well as minority stakes in over 600 via investment firms he manages or owns. In many instances, he shares minority stake ownership with Chinese government entities.

Source: Reuters

As the Trump administration pushes to acquire Greenland from Denmark — even by force — some Silicon Valley investors are eyeing it as a site for a libertarian “freedom city” with minimal regulation.

Trump’s Denmark ambassador pick, Ken Howery, a Peter Thiel associate and Elon Musk ally, is reportedly taking the idea seriously.

Source: Reuters

Japan plans to join NATO’s Ukraine support command in Germany, aiming to deepen security ties.

Japan’s role would remain non-combat, in line with its post-WWII military stance.

BREAKING: EU agrees on a 90-day pause in countermeasures that were set to take effect on April 15 against U.S. tariffs, von der Leyen says.

Zelensky’s Chief-of-Staff, Andrii Yermak:

There will be no elections in the summer. There is no preparation for them. First, we need to end the war.

Apple has ordered a charter flight to transport 600 tons of iPhones from India to the US.

This is about 1.5 million units.

The wealth of the world's richest people increased by a record $304 billion after Trump's decision to pause tariffs, Bloomberg reports.

European Commission:

Our countermeasures on US tariffs will take effect after 90 days if we do not reach an agreement with Washington.

US National Economic Council Director Hassett:

There is a big inventory of deals that are right close to the finish line. Close to 20 countries are making offers.

France plans to test a domestically-developed rocket artillery system by mid-2026 as an alternative to American HIMARS.

US National Economic Council Director Hassett:

Conversations on China have not begun yet.

US National Economic Council Director Hassett:

We expect a lot of movement with world leaders in the next 3-4 weeks.

US National Economic Council Director Hassett:

Trump never had any other intent other than getting people to the table.

The delivery of nuclear submarines to Australia under the AUKUS partnership could be disrupted by US President Donald Trump's introduction of tariffs on imported products, Reuters reports.

F-35 carrier landing through the pilot's Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS).