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• Speech by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the 67th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly NATO 11 Oct 2021
• China conducts beach landing drills in province opposite Taipei Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- China's military has carried out beach landing and assault drills in the province directly across the sea from the Chinese Taipei amid a dramatic spike in tensions between the mainland and the self-ruled island.
• Russian, Serbian warplanes commence joint military drills in Serbia Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Russian and Serbian military aircraft have commenced week-long joint exercises in Serbia, the Russian Defense Ministry says.

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• Afghanistan: World must act on 'make or break moment' – UN chief UN News 11 Oct 2021 -- Amidst a growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, on Monday UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the world to take action during a "make or break" moment for the country.
• U.S. Says Taliban Talks 'Candid And Professional,' Focus On Security, Terrorism RFE/RL Gandhara 11 Oct 2021 -- The United States made its first official comments following two days of talks with Taliban representatives in Doha, Qatar, saying the sessions were "candid and professional" and focused on security, terrorism, and other key issues related to Afghanistan.
• U.S., Britain Warn Their Citizens To Keep Away From Kabul Hotels Amid 'Security Threats' RFE/RL Gandhara 11 Oct 2021 -- The United States and Britain have warned their citizens to stay away from hotels in Kabul, specifically citing the Serena Hotel, a popular venue for foreign guests in the Afghan capital.
• US describes talks with Taliban as 'candid and professional' Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- The US State Department official has described the talks with the Taliban in Qatar as "candid and professional," following the US defeat in the 20-year war against Afghanistan where hundreds of thousands of people were killed and millions more displaced.
• Taliban, US conclude 2-day talks in Doha Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Representatives from the Taliban and the United States have concluded talks in Doha, Qatar, after discussing bilateral issues and evacuations.
• UN Chief Urges World to Prevent Afghan Economic Collapse VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- The U.N. secretary-general appealed Monday for urgent international support to prevent the collapse of Afghanistan's economy, a day ahead of a summit of G20 leaders on the situation in that country.
• Yemen's future recovery hangs in balance, warns senior UN aid coordinator UN News 11 Oct 2021 -- Ongoing conflict and violence across Yemen continue to impact heavily on the country's people who desperately need the fighting to end, so that they can rebuild their lives, the UN's senior humanitarian official in the country said on Monday.
• UN: Famine, Malnutrition, Death Stalk Yemen as Conflict Rages VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- A senior U.N. official warns that conditions for millions of Yemenis are horrendous and getting worse as prospects for a political solution remain elusive as the country enters its seventh year of conflict.
• Iraq PM announces detention of top Daesh leader Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi says security forces have detained Sami Jasim, a top member of the Daesh terrorist group and deputy of slain leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
• UN, Bangladesh sign deal to aid Rohingya Muslims relocated to remote island Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- The United Nations (UN) and Bangladesh's government have signed a deal to work together to aid and serve Rohingya refugees on Bhasan Char Island in the Bay of Bengal, where more than 19,000 people have been relocated from over-crowded camps near Myanmar's border.
• Ukraine, Russia Return To Arbitration Court Over Black Sea Ship Seizures RFE/RL 11 Oct 2021 -- Oral arguments begin in the international Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague on October 11 in the latest round of a long-running dispute over Russia's seizure of three Ukrainian Navy vessels in the Kerch Strait in 2018.
• Berlin Says Leaders Of Germany, France, Ukraine, Russia Agree To Ministerial-Level Meeting RFE/RL 11 Oct 2021 -- Germany says Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron have discussed the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine with the presidents of Ukraine and Russia, and agreed their foreign ministers should meet.
• EU Adds Eight People To Sanctions List Over Russian Actions In Crimea RFE/RL 11 Oct 2021 -- The European Council has announced sanctions against eight individuals who are "responsible for enforcing Russian law" in occupied Crimea in a move that comes as senior EU officials travel to Kyiv for a major EU-Ukraine summit.
• China issues harsh statement, blames failed talks on India's unreasonable demands Global Times 11 Oct 2021 -- The harshly worded statement issued by the Chinese government on China and India failing to reach an agreement during their latest round of corps commander-level talks showed China's subtle change of attitude toward India, and the country's staunch determination to protect its territorial and sovereign integrity, said analysts.
• UPDATE: India's unreasonable demands in 13th military talks 'risk new conflict' Global Times 11 Oct 2021 -- After China and India failed to reach an agreement during the latest round of corps commander-level talks over the western section of China-India border issues, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command on Monday slammed India for its unreasonable and unrealistic demands, with India also sparking new incidents along the eastern section of the border recently. Chinese experts have warned of the risks of a new conflict, saying that China should not only refuse to give in to India's arrogant demands on the negotiation table, but also be prepared to defend against another Indian military aggression.
• PLA spokesperson makes statement on latest China-India military talks PLA Daily 11 Oct 2021 -- "Instead of misjudging the situation, the Indian side should cherish the hard-won situation in China-India border areas," said Senior Colonel Long Shaohua, spokesperson for the Western Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), on Monday.
• Border accusation against Chinese soldiers fabricated, says official PLA Daily 11 Oct 2021 -- Recent reports in Indian media that Chinese soldiers had been detained for "crossing the border "are purely fabricated, a Chinese military source said on Saturday.
• India, China army talks to resolve border dispute fail Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Indian and Chinese commanders have ended bilateral talks aimed at resolving a protracted military standoff on their countries' shared border without results.
• Five Indian Soldiers Killed In Kashmir Gunbattle RFE/RL Gandhara 11 Oct 2021 -- Five Indian soldiers have been killed in a shoot-out with militants in the India-controlled portion of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, the Indian military reported on October 11.
• Five Indian Soldiers Killed in Jammu and Kashmir Sputnik 11 Oct 2021 -- In the past 10 days, a total of six civilians have been shot dead by suspected terrorists. The killings sparked public outrage across India, with politicians from all parties condemning the attacks.
• Ethiopian army starts ground offensive against rebellious Tigray forces Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Ethiopia's national army has launched a ground offensive on forces from the rebellious northern region of Tigray, just days after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was sworn in for a new five-year term as the leader of Africa's second-most populous country.
• End of Truce? Ethiopian Army Reportedly Launches Ground Offensive Against Tigray Rebels Sputnik 11 Oct 2021 -- In late June, the Ethiopian government declared an unconditional ceasefire in the country's conflict-torn Tigray region in the wake of the recapture of the regional capital Mekelle by rebel forces, which pushed government troops to retreat.
• AU Endorses Joint Mission with UN for Somalia VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- The African Union says it wants to partner with the United Nations in a proposed joint mission to support Somalia in its efforts to battle armed extremists and achieve stability.
• Lake Chad Basin Joint Task Force: Thousands of Boko Haram Militants Surrender VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- The commander of multinational troops fighting Boko Haram has said at least 3,600 of the militants have surrendered since August. Nigeria-born Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim spoke Sunday at the end of a visit to Cameroon.

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• U.S. Diplomat Nuland To Hold Moscow Talks After Reciprocal Sanctions Moves RFE/RL 11 Oct 2021 -- U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland arrived in Moscow on October 11 for two days of talks with senior Russian officials on bilateral and international issues after the two countries negotiated a sanctions deal to facilitate the visit.
• Russian Prison Officials Designate Oppositionist Navalny A 'Terrorist' RFE/RL 11 Oct 2021 -- Imprisoned opposition leader Aleksei Navalny says prison officials in Russia have declared him a person "who espouses an extremist and terrorist ideology," but officially no longer regard him as an escape risk.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on October 11, 2021 PRC MofA 11 Oct 2021
• HK police commissioner calls on citizens to join 'universal counter-terrorism' to secure stability Global Times 11 Oct 2021 -- Hong Kong police chief called on all citizens to participate in counter-terrorism and anti-violence campaigns concerning forces operating in the dark that may threaten the increasingly stable situation in the city.
• Chief secretary for administration of HKSAR gov't vows to actively implement policy address People's Daily 11 Oct 2021 -- John Lee, chief secretary for administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said Sunday he will ensure solid implementation of the 2021 policy address by HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
• China Plans Ban on Private-Sector Involvement in Media, Publishing, Online Platforms Radio Free Asia 11 Oct 2021 -- The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has set out plans to ban private investment in the media, amid an ongoing program of regulatory changes aimed at tightening state control over the private sector.
• Taiwan President Says China Threatens Regional Peace, Vows Not to Give Way Radio Free Asia 11 Oct 2021 -- Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen has vowed not to cave in to growing military threats from China, after Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary Xi Jinping once more insisted that the democratic island must "unify" with China, contrary to the wishes of most of its 23 million residents.
• Tsai calls Taiwan indispensable partner to EU, appeals for BIA CNA 11 Oct 2021 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has called on the European Union (EU) to establish a bilateral investment agreement (BIA) with Taiwan because of the role it can play as a democratic and economic partner.
• French senators depart Taiwan after 5-day visit CNA 11 Oct 2021 -- A delegation of French senators departed Taiwan Sunday after concluding a five-day visit that included meetings with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other high-level government officials.
• China urges Australia to drop 'Cold War mentality' after ex-PM Abbott visited Taipei, pledged support Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- China has called on Australia to abandon its "Cold War mentality" and re-evaluate its relationship with Beijing, following former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's visit to Chinese Taipei, during which he pledged that Canberra would support the self-ruled island against Beijing.
• China lodges solemn representations to Australia over Abbott's 'immoral, ridiculous' comments on Taiwan Global Times 11 Oct 2021 -- China lodged solemn representations to Australia over recent "immoral, irresponsible and ridiculous" speeches made by former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott on Taiwan-related affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday, stressing that the one-China principle is a universally recognized norm governing international relations and the consensus of the international community.
• DPP authority slammed for remarks touting "Taiwan independence" People's Daily 11 Oct 2021 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday slammed the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority in Taiwan for making remarks touting "Taiwan independence" and instigating confrontation.
• North Korean Traders Smuggle Coal to Power-Short China Radio Free Asia 11 Oct 2021 -- North Korean trading companies are defying international nuclear sanctions to sell coal to energy-hungry neighbor China, smuggling the fuel in small ships and offloading it at sea, sources in the country told RFA.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Important Speech KCNA 11 Oct 2021 -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), on Sunday made the important speech "Let Us Further Improve Party Work in Line with the Demands of the Period of Fresh Development of Socialist Construction" at a lecture to commemorate the 76th founding anniversary of the WPK.
• Myanmar's Forests Under Pressure From Illegal Logging, Smuggling Radio Free Asia 11 Oct 2021 -- Logging companies and criminal gangs are destroying forests in East Asia at an unprecedented rate.
• Initial results: Shia ceric Muqtada al-Sadr wins Iraq parliamentarian vote Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Shia Muslim scholar Muqtada al-Sadr's party has become the biggest winner in Iraq's parliamentarian election after it swept the vote and increased the number of seats the influential cleric holds in parliament, initial results and officials say.
• Al-Sadr's Party Wins Most Seats in Iraqi Parliamentary Vote VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- The party of cleric Moqtada al-Sadr was the largest vote-getter in Iraqi parliamentary elections, according to initial results released Monday.
• Norway Joins European Space Race With Sub-Arctic Satellite Base Sputnik 11 Oct 2021 -- According to space researcher Knut Robert Fossum, large traditional satellites will face increasingly stiffer competition from simpler models, as the technology is getting smaller. The demand, in turn, generates a need for more launch sites, which is where Norway intends to step in.
• Foreign Secretary to back Baltic countries to challenge the threat posed by Russia, Belarus and China UK FCDO 11 Oct 2021 -- The Foreign Secretary is to discuss Russia, Belarus and China at a meeting of the 3 Baltic countries today.
• Foreign Secretary agrees joint UK statement with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (11 October 2021) UK FCDO 11 Oct 2021 -- The UK ,Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania agreed a communique reaffirming security cooperation in the Baltic region and agreeing to foster closer economic links.
• Ahead Of EU-Ukraine Summit, Borrell Signals 'Progress' Alongside Push For Further Reforms RFE/RL 11 Oct 2021 -- EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell says senior EU officials will use an EU-Ukraine summit to underline the bloc's support for reforms and reiterate "full support" for Ukraine's territorial integrity, as Brussels commits to a multibillion-euro investment package and an aviation agreement.
• Tunisia's president approves new government Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Tunisia's President Kais Saied has approved the members of a new government selected by Prime Minister Najla Bouden.
• Algeria demands 'total respect' from France Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has demanded "total respect" from France, amid a diplomatic row and after the recall of the Algerian ambassador from Paris.
• Fire at Main Power Station, Blackouts Signal Lebanon's Vulnerability VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- A fire Monday at one of Lebanon's main oil storage facilities is the latest challenge to the country's electric power supply. Over the weekend, fuel shortages forced the shutdown of Lebanon's two biggest power plants, plunging large parts of the beleaguered country into total darkness. Observers warn that the dire situation cannot continue as the energy and interior ministers investigate.
• FM: Iran respects Lebanese sovereignty, ready to aid Lebanon if officially asked Press TV 11 Oct 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is ready to help Lebanon weather its current economic crisis if the Lebanese government officially asks for it.
• Romania's President Proposes Center-Right Party Head To Form Government RFE/RL 11 Oct 2021 -- The Romanian president has proposed the leader of the center-right Save Romania Union (USR), Dacian Ciolos, as a candidate to form a government, days after a nine-month-old minority coalition was toppled in a no-confidence vote.
• As Non-Aligned Summit Kicks Off In Serbia, Bosnian Serb Leader Slams International Overseer RFE/RL 11 Oct 2021 -- Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik used his speech to a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on October 11 to challenge the international high representative who oversees civilian facets of a 25-year-old peace deal that still helps govern Bosnia-Herzegovina.
• 'Polexit': Is Poland About to Quit the European Union? VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- European Union officials have warned that the bloc "is at risk of collapse" unless it challenges a ruling by Poland's top court over the supremacy of EU law, which is seen as a central pillar of European integration.
• WHO: Action Against Climate Change Could Save Millions of Lives VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- The World Health Organization said Monday that constructive action against climate change could save "millions" of lives.
• Eswatini Deploys Army, Police to Quell Student Protests VOA 11 Oct 2021 -- Eswatini deployed soldiers and police to multiple schools Monday as students continued to protest for political reforms.