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• CENTCOM commander statement following recent Al Hol visit CENTCOM 20 Nov 2022 -- The following is a statement from Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, CENTCOM commander, after visiting the al-Hol displaced persons camp in northeast Syria on November 17th:
• US Central Command Commander General Erik Kurilla remarks to the 2022 International Institute for Strategic Studies Manama Dialogue CENTCOM 20 Nov 2022 -- The following "as prepared" remarks were presented today at the 2022 Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. They are attributable to GEN Erik Kurilla, Commander, US Central Command.
• Austin Heads to Indo-Pacific to Consult with Allies, Partners DoD News 20 Nov 2022 -- The Indo-Pacific region is the Defense Department's priority theater, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's trip to Indonesia and Cambodia demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region, said senior DOD officials.
• US to send over 100 unmanned vessels to Persian Gulf despite stern warnings from Iran Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- The commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) says a US-led task force will deploy over 100 unmanned vessels in the Persian Gulf region's strategic waters, in spite of stern warnings from Tehran against such deployments.
• NATO claims Russian jets overfly Baltic ships in a dangerous, unprofessional manner Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- NATO claims two Russian fighter jets made an unsafe and unprofessional approach toward Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) during routine operations in the Baltic Sea.
• Prime Ministers of Finland and Poland discussed topical security matters Finnish Government 20 Nov 2022 -- In Helsinki today, Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki and Prime Minister Sanna Marin discussed Russia's war of aggression, support for Ukraine, ways to hold Russia more accountable for the war and its consequences, Finland's future membership of NATO, and topical EU matters, such as the economy.
• Iran Reportedly To Help Russia Produce Drones For Ukraine War RFE/RL 20 Nov 2022 -- Moscow and Tehran have reportedly inked a deal that would allow Russia to produce Iranian-designed drones to be used on the battlefield in Ukraine.
• China remains open to defense chief dialogue with US during ADMM-Plus meeting Global Times 20 Nov 2022 -- The Chinese and US sides are "communicating and coordinating" with each other on bilateral exchanges on the sidelines of the upcoming ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), said the Chinese Defense Ministry on Sunday morning, as experts said that to what extent the meeting would bring positive outcomes that could benefit regional and world peace and stability depends on whether or not the US military will implement the US president's reaffirmed promise of not seeking conflict with China.
• Chinese Defense Minister Ready to Hold Meeting With Pentagon Chief Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe is ready to hold a meeting with his US counterpart, Lloyd Austin, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) this week, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Tan Kefei said on Sunday.
• US hypes China's JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile deployment 'with ulterior motives' Global Times 20 Nov 2022 -- The US recently claimed that China has fielded new, longer-range submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) to threaten the US, but Chinese military experts said on Sunday that China's SLBM development aims to defend itself from nuclear blackmail, and that the US military's speculation has ulterior motives which would see it gain more funds to enhance its capabilities.
• Royal Australian Air Force conducts Exercise Rogue Ambush 22-1 Australia DOD 20 Nov 2022 -- The Royal Australian Air Force will deploy personnel and aircraft to RAAF Base Amberley and Rockhampton to conduct Exercise Rogue Ambush 22-1 from 21 November to 6 December 2022.
• Defence Minister Anand successfully concludes 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum Canada 20 Nov 2022 -- Defence Minister Anita Anand was in Halifax to cohost the 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum with HFX President Mr. Peter Van Praagh. The Forum brought together decision-makers, military leaders, academics, and industry to address defence and security challenges including climate change, food security, energy, technology, disinformation, as well as the future of democracy and support for Ukraine.
• Iran's missile power above global level, hypersonic missile not new: Top IRGC commander Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Aerospace Division says Iran possesses global-level drone power and is now a pioneer in missile technology.
• Iran missile ability surpasses global level: Cmdr. IRNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Commander of IRGC Aerospace Force Brigadier-General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh said on Sunday that Iran's missile ability surpasses the global level.
• IRGC says bolstering forces in northwest Iran to deal firmly with terrorists Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it is bolstering its forces in Iran's northwestern region to combat separatist groups and firmly confront terrorist outfits in the restive area.
• Remarks by Vice President Harris In Press Gaggle The White House 20 Nov 2022
• Background Press Call By Senior Administration Officials On the Vice President's Engagements in the Philippines The White House 20 Nov 2022

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• Lloyd Austin blames Putin for Ukraine's missile hit in Poland Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has blamed Russian President Vladimir Putting for the deadly missile strike in Poland that was fired by Ukrainian forces, claiming the strike was the fallout of Putin's "war of choice" against Kiev.
• Pakistan to Reopen Busy Afghan Border Crossing Shut Over Fatal Shooting VOA 20 Nov 2022 -- Pakistan has decided to reopen a key southwestern border crossing with landlocked Afghanistan for trade and pedestrian movements starting Monday, a week after sealing the facility over the killing of a Pakistani security guard by an Afghan "terrorist."
• Türkiye strikes Kurdish groups in Iraq, Syria after Istanbul explosion People's Daily 20 Nov 2022 -- Türkiye conducted an air operation early Sunday against the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said.
• Turkey Destroys Hideouts of PKK Militants in Syria, Iraq Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Sunday that air strikes in northern Syria and Iraq destroyed militant bases of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), designated terrorist by Ankara.
• Turkish Defense Ministry Says Operation in Syria, Iraq Justified Under UN Charter - Report Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- Turkey's Defense Ministry says the air operation targeting YPG, the military wing of the PKK, or the Kurdistan Workers' Party (both designated by Ankara as terrorist organizations), was conducted in accordance with the right to self-defense, Turkish state news agency reported.
• Turkish airstrikes hit several towns, villages in northern Syria, Iraq; casualties reported Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- The Turkish military has conducted a series of airstrikes across the Syrian provinces of Aleppo and Hasakah, targeting several towns and villages throughout those provinces.
• Turkey keeps up illegal strikes on N Syria; killing servicemen, civilians Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- The Turkish military has carried out new illegal airstrikes against areas lying in northern Syria, killing an unidentified number of Syrian servicemen and civilians.
• Kurdish commander warns of 'major catastrophe' as Turkey launches deadly air raids in Syria Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- At least 12 members of US-sponsored Kurdish-led militants and Syrian government forces have reportedly been killed in the Turkish airstrikes on Syria, with the commander of the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warning of a "major catastrophe" following the Turkish aggression.
• Three Syrian Soldiers Killed in Turkish Airstrikes in Al-Hasakah Province, Source Says Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- Three Syrian soldiers were killed in air strikes carried out by Turkey in the province of Al-Hasakah in northern Syria, a local source told Sputnik.
• Azerbaijan Slams France, Armenia Over Francophonie Summit Document, Remarks RFE/RL 20 Nov 2022 -- Authorities in Azerbaijan have accused France of using the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) as "an instrument of its foreign policy," saying that it will consider the documents adopted by it as "politically biased."
• Armenia's Pashinian Discusses Security In South Caucasus With Macron, Other Leaders RFE/RL 20 Nov 2022 -- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has discussed issues related to security in the South Caucasus with French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders on the sidelines of a summit in Tunisia, which took over the organization's rotating presidency from Armenia.
• Multinational East African Forces Reportedly Ready to Replace MONUSCO in DR Congo Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- In recent years, terrorist groups have increased their presence in various parts of Africa, while UN peacekeeping missions have repeatedly been considered a failure. Regional security bodies are therefore committed to stepping up their own military operations.
• Three 'Hybrid Terrorists' Arrested in India's Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Soldiers Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- India's security forces and intelligence agencies have defined "hybrid terrorists" as those who are not listed as ultras but radicalized enough to carry out a terror strike and then slip back into routine life.

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• U.S. attorney general names special counsel in investigations relating to Trump People's Daily 20 Nov 2022 -- U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Friday the appointment of a special counsel to oversee investigations relating to former President Donald Trump.
• VP Harris says 'no US confrontation' with China amid Philippines visit to counter Beijing Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- US Vice President Kamala Harris have met briefly with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an Asian summit, claiming that Washington does not seek confrontation with China but welcomes competition.
• Xi wraps up 1st overseas trip after key Party congress, offering Chinese wisdom and ideas on building Asia-Pacific community with shared future Global Times 20 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up the 17th meeting of the G20 Leaders' Summit, the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and his official visit to Thailand on Saturday afternoon and left the country, returning to China, Chinese Central Television reported. The week-long trip, with a packed diplomatic schedule, offered Chinese wisdom and ideas for pushing forward globalization, setting the tone for the right direction for cooperation and coordination among major powers, experts said.
• Xi talks with Harris, expecting two sides to enhance understanding, reduce miscalculation Global Times 20 Nov 2022 -- Five days after the closely watched meeting between the top leaders of China and the US at G20, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a brief conversation with the US Vice President Kamala Harris at the request of the US side on Saturday during the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, and the Chinese president hoped that Harris can play an active role in bringing bilateral relations back to a healthy and stable track.
• Nauru president concludes Taiwan visit CNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Nauru President Russ Joseph Kun has concluded his six-day trip to Taiwan, which Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) described as showcasing the strong bond in bilateral ties.
• Reinforcement of Electricity Systems underway in DPRK KCNA 20 Nov 2022 -- The North Phyongan Provincial Power Distribution Station in the DPRK has directed efforts to the readjustment and reinforcement of the power systems so as to effectively use the produced electricity.
• G7 Foreign Ministers Condemn North Korea's Test Launch, Call For 'Robust' Response by UNSC Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell have condemned the recent missile launch conducted by North Korea.
• G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement US Dept. of State 20 Nov 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
• Pres. Raisi: Supporting rioters, terrorists, no to benefit of US or west IRNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Sunday that supporting the rioters and terrorists will in no way be to the benefit of the Americans, or western countries.
• IAEA's 'political' resolution aimed at mounting pressure on Iran: Foreign Ministry spokesman Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says a recent anti-Iran resolution passed by the UN nuclear watchdog at the behest of the United States and three European countries was politically motivated.
• Iran warns of 'firm response' to IAEA's anti-Tehran resolution Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the Islamic Republic will give a "firm response" to an anti-Iran resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors.
• Iran to respond to IAEA resolution firmly: Nuclear chief IRNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has emphasized that the Islamic Republic will firmly respond to an anti-Iran resolution approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors.
• IAEA's anti-Iran resolution serves US political interests: Iran FM IRNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has slammed a recent resolution adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against Tehran, saying the move served the political interests of the US government.
• Iran Blasts 'Futile' IAEA Resolution on Nuclear Program, Vows Retaliation Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- The United States on one side and Iran and other remaining signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear treaty on the other spent more than a year and a half negotiating the restoration of the landmark deal. Last month, a senior US official said Washington wasn't going to "waste time" on negotiations anymore.
• Iran starts electricity grid link-up with Russia: Minister Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- Iran's Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian says a first step has been taken to synchronize Iranian and Russian electricity grids.
• Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia to synchronize power grids soon IRNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Iran's Minister of Power Ali-Akbar Mehrabian has said that technical synchronization of power grids among Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran is underway.
• Iran will soon launch Nahid satellite: Minister IRNA 20 Nov 2022 -- Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology Issa Zarepour says the country will soon launch its homemade Nahid satellite into space.
• Malaysia opposition leader claims securing majority after vote, his rival does not concede Press TV 20 Nov 2022 -- Despite an irresolute electoral performance, Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim claims he has won enough parliamentary seats to become prime minister and form the country's next government.
• Exit Poll Shows Incumbent Toqaev Winning Kazakhstan's Snap Presidential Election RFE/RL 20 Nov 2022 -- Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev appears set to extend his rule by seven years as president of Kazakhstan with an exit poll showing him winning a snap election in a landslide as expected on November 20.
• Pakistan Hails Historic Fund to Pay for Climate-Induced Disasters VOA 20 Nov 2022 -- Pakistan welcomed an agreement Sunday at the United Nations climate conference in Egypt that would establish a fund to help developing countries ravaged by the impacts of global warming.
• Could Türkiye become gas hub for Europe? People's Daily 21 Nov 2022 -- Türkiye is trying to make the most of its good geographic location to become an energy hub between Russia, world's leading exporter of natural gas, and the European market, even as the EU is seeking to reduce its reliance on Russia's energy after the latter's special military operation in Ukraine, but experts say this is a bumpy path filled with challenges.
• Malaysia Facing Hung Parliament in Absence of Clear Winner in General Elections Sputnik 20 Nov 2022 -- As Malaysians headed to the polls on Saturday for general elections in the wake of protracted political instability in the country, there had been predictions that none of the three major coalitions would secure enough seats to form a majority.
• COP27 closes with deal on loss and damage: 'A step towards justice', says UN chief UN News 20 Nov 2022 -- After days of intense negotiations that stretched into early Sunday morning in Sharm el-Sheikh, countries at the latest UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, reached agreement on an outcome that established a funding mechanism to compensate vulnerable nations for 'loss and damage' from climate-induced disasters.