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• U.S. Navy Conducts Annual Live Fire Missile Exercise in Arabian Gulf CENTCOM 07 Nov 2021 -- U.S. Navy patrol coastal ships conducted a live-fire exercise with the MK-60 Griffin guided-missile system in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 4-6, to test crew proficiency and system functionality.
• Russian Defense Minister Calls 'Constant' U.S. Presence In Black Sea A Provocation RFE/RL 07 Nov 2021 -- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu called the constant presence of the U.S. Navy in the Black Sea a provocation after another ship entered the strategic waters.
• Innovation of twin-seat J-20 stealth fighter to lead world, military experts say after reported maiden flight Global Times 07 Nov 2021 -- China has reportedly conducted the maiden flight of the twin-seat variation of the J-20 recently, as the aircraft became the world's first stealth fighter jet with two seats to fly. Chinese military analysts said on Sunday that the new warplane uses innovations that could potentially change warfare and lead the world.
• MND: China firmly opposes U.S. report on Chinese military and security developments PLA Daily 07 Nov 2021 -- "China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the report on Chinese military and security developments released by the U.S. Department of Defense," said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) on November 5, 2021.
• Artillery Fire Competition of Artillery Sub-units under Mechanized Troops at All Levels of KPA Held KCNA 07 Nov 2021 -- At a time when the enthusiasm to undergo intensive training prevails throughout the Korean People's Army (KPA) for ushering in a new heyday in strengthening the state defence capabilities under the banner of self-defence, an artillery fire competition of artillery sub-units under mechanized troops at all levels of the KPA was held on Saturday.
• North Korea conducts artillery fire drill after US-South joint exercise Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- North Korea has conducted an artillery fire drill to bolster its defense capabilities days after Washington and Seoul kicked off their latest joint military aerial exercise.
• Army starts drills in southeast Iran IRNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Iranian Army started staging the main phases of "Zonfaqar-1400" drills in Makran region, southeast of the country, on Sunday.
• Army's joint military exercise kicks off in Makran Coast ISNA 07 Nov 2021 -- The joint military exercise of Iran's Army dubbed "Zolfaghar 1400" kicked off on Sunday with the presence of infantry, armored and mechanized units of the Army Ground Forces, Air Defense Forces defense systems, and naval surface vessels with the support of Army Air Force fighters and UAVs in the general area of Makran Coast.
• Iran Begins Annual War Games Ahead Of Scheduled Talks On Reviving Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 07 Nov 2021 -- Iran has begun annual war games, state TV reported on November 7, less than a month before a scheduled fresh round of talks on reviving the landmark Iran nuclear deal.
• Iran's Army, IRGC will crush any threat posed by any country: General Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says the Iranian Armed Forces will give a crushing response to any threat posed by any country and any aggressive power.
• Taiwan's Combat Readiness Week to start Monday CNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Taiwan's military is scheduled to kick off its five-day Combat Readiness Week drills Monday, a military source said Sunday.

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• WFP warns 3 million more now 'teetering on the edge of famine' UN News 07 Nov 2021 -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Monday that the number of people teetering on the edge of famine in 43 countries, has risen to 45 million - up by three million this year - as acute hunger spikes around the world.
• Afghanistan To Launch Landmark Polio Vaccination Drive Nationwide RFE/RL Gandhara 07 Nov 2021 -- A polio vaccination drive across Afghanistan, the first of its kind in years, is scheduled to be launched on November 8, the United Nations Children's Fund announced.
• Ethiopians rally for fight as Tigray rebels threaten to overrun capital Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Tens of thousands of Ethiopians have marched in the capital city Addis Ababa in what appeared to be a government-organized rally to shore up support for the military against the rebels in the north.

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• Stand News editor-in-chief steps down, signaling end of anti-govt media Global Times 07 Nov 2021 -- Chung Pui-kuen, editor-in-chief of Hong Kong digital news outlet Stand News, announced he stepped down from the position for family reasons, local media reported on Sunday. Experts in Hong Kong said the decision was not surprising and signals the end of an anti-government media whose legacy is its infamous role in the social unrest in Hong Kong.
• Experts Fear New Hong Kong Doxxing Law Will Punish Opposition VOA 07 Nov 2021 -- Experts say a contentious Hong Kong law against online doxxing that took effect in October will be used to punish opposition figures for revealing personal information about police and authorities, as well as infringe on people's privacy.
• Consensus on Europe-Taiwan cooperation led to visit: EP delegation head CNA 07 Nov 2021 -- The head of a European Parliament (EP) delegation that visited Taiwan last week said in a recent interview that there is now a consensus among European political factions that cooperating with Taiwan is important for the bloc, and that he would continue to push for closer bilateral ties.
• Wang Yi welcomes Iran's resumption of JCPOA nuclear negotiations by late Nov Global Times 07 Nov 2021 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed Iran's decision to resume the JCPOA nuclear negotiations by late November in Vienna, noting that it revealed a positive position of Iran to reinstate its commitment.
• Nuke talks to progress fast if West abandons requests beyond 2015 deal: Iran's FM People's Daily 07 Nov 2021 -- Upcoming nuclear talks will progress rapidly if the United States and European parties abandon any requests beyond the 2015 agreement and adopt a constructive approach, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Saturday.
• One-Year Anniversary of November 8 General Elections in Burma US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2021 -- One year ago, Burma held multiparty elections to select a new government. Independent observers reported that the elections, despite some concerns, were credible and reaffirmed the commitment of the Burmese people to democracy.
• Iraqi PM Unharmed After Drone Attack Amid Escalating Tensions With Iran-Backed Militias RFE/RL 07 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an attack by an armed drone on his residence on November 7 amid escalating tensions over the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept last month's parliamentary election results.
• Iraq: UN condemns assassination attempt on Prime Minister 'in the strongest terms' UN News 07 Nov 2021 -- The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has condemned "in the strongest terms" the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, following a drone attack overnight on Sunday, aimed on his house in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone.
• Assassination attempt on Iraqi PM aimed at disturbing peace in Iraq: Amirabdollahian IRNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday that the failed assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi aimed to disturb stability and security in Iraq.
• Iran condemns attack on Iraqi PM ISNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned targeting of the Iraqi premier, stressing Iran supports Iraq's stability, peace and security.
• Iraqi PM survives assassination attempt by drone bomb People's Daily 07 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in an assassination attempt carried out by a drone targeting his official residence on Sunday, the Iraqi military said.
• Iraqi PM says govt. knows perpetrators of attack on his residence Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi says his government is well aware of the identities of the perpetrators of an earlier attack on his residence in the capital Baghdad, from which he escaped unharmed.
• Iraqi PM says govt. knows perpetrators of attack on his residence Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says early Sunday's assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was aimed at disturbing peace in the Arab country.
• Iraqi PM says unhurt after drone attack on residence in Baghdad Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi says he is unhurt and appeals for "calm and restraint" after a drone laden with explosives allegedly targeted his residence in Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Call with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kadhimi US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2021
• Foreign Secretary statement on attack on Iraq Prime Minister UK FCDO 07 Nov 2021 -- The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has responded to an attack on Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
• Statement by President Joe Biden on the Terrorist Attack in Iraq The White House 07 Nov 2021
• Libyan Presidency Council suspends FM over mismanagement allegation People's Daily 07 Nov 2021 -- The Presidency Council of Libya on Saturday suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush and temporarily banned her from travelling over mismanagement allegation, but the decision was rejected by the government.
• Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on Nicaragua's Sham Elections The White House 07 Nov 2021
• Presidential election begins in Nicaragua with Ortega seeking 4th consecutive term Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- People in Nicaragua are heading to polling stations as President Daniel Ortega seeks a fourth consecutive term to extend his grip on power.
• Sudan security forces fire tear gas at anti-coup protesters as two-day civil disobedience starts Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Sudan's security forces have fired tear gas at teachers who were taking part in an anti-coup rally in the capital Khartoum amid an ongoing crackdown on protesters who are furious over the recent military coup in the African country.
• Algerian president says will not make 'first move' to ease tensions with France Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he has no intention of making the "first move" to ease tensions with former colonial power France following a row over incendiary comments by his French counterpart.
• Serbia's Vucic Dismisses Critical Congressional Letter About Corruption, Media Freedom RFE/RL 07 Nov 2021 -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dismissed a letter written by several U.S. lawmakers criticizing the growth of corruption and decline of media freedom in the Balkan nation during his leadership.