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• CENTCOM Spokeman statement on rocket attacks near al-Shaddadi, Syria CENTCOM 25 Nov 2022 -- Two rockets targeted coalition forces at the US patrol base in al-Shaddadi, Syria, today at approximately 10:31 p.m. local time in Syria (4:31 p.m. EST).

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• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With German Federal Minister of Defence Christine Lambrecht DoD 25 Nov 2022
• Cal Guard's 746 CSSB Hands off Mission to Colorado's 68 DSSB Army News 25 Nov 2022 -- The 746th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion furled their colors during a transfer of authority ceremony with the 68th Division Sustainment Support Battalion Nov. 22.
• Secretary General previews meetings of NATO Foreign Ministers NATO 25 Nov 2022 -- NATO Foreign Ministers will meet in Bucharest, Romania on Tuesday and Wednesday (29-30 November 2022) to address Russia's illegal war, NATO's support for Kyiv and other partners, ways to strengthen resilience, and the challenges posed by China.
• The President: Coordinated action by allies is necessary to strengthen NATO's eastern flank President of the Republic of Lithuania 25 Nov 2022
• Joint statement of the President of Latvia Egils Levits, President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, President of Poland Andrzej Duda, President of Romania Klaus Iohannis on the regional security and European integration President of the Republic of Lithuania 25 Nov 2022
• THE EU MILITARY STAFF HOSTS THE NATO INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STAFF AT THE 18TH EUMS-IMS DIRECTOR GENERALS' CONFERENCE European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Nov 2022 -- On 25 November 2022, the Director General of the European Union Military Staff (EUMS), Vice Admiral Hervé Bléjean welcomed the Director General of the NATO International Military Staff (IMS), Lieutenant General Janusz Adamczak and his staff to the EUMS HQ, for their second bi-annual meeting.
• Meeting with mothers of military personnel - participants in the special military operation President of Russia 25 Nov 2022 -- Vladimir Putin met with mothers of military personnel - participants in the special military operation. The meeting took place in Novo-Ogaryovo.
• Russian Arms Exports Amounted to $8 Billion in 2022 Despite Difficult Global Conditions, Said Putin Sputnik 25 Nov 2022 -- Russian arms exports in 2022, despite the difficult global conditions, have already amounted to $8 billion, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
• How A Notorious Mercenary Company Scours Siberian Prisons For Soldiers To Fight In Ukraine RFE/RL 25 Nov 2022 -- A man wearing military fatigues, a balaclava, and a special forces insignia showed up at Correctional Colony No. 29 in the Russian coal-mining region of Kemerovo on October 3.
• Foreign Secretary announces critical practical support for Ukraine as winter sets in UK FCDO 25 Nov 2022 -- James Cleverly has travelled to Ukraine as part of ongoing UK efforts to ensure the country has the crucial practical support it needs through the winter.
• Norway supports the EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine with approximately NOK 150 million Government of Norway 25 Nov 2022 -- The EU has established a training mission for the training of Ukrainian soldiers. Norway will provide approximately NOK 150 million in support to this initiative.
• Sweden's Saab to Build Two Signal Intelligence Ships for Poland Sputnik 25 Nov 2022 -- Sweden's aerospace and defense company Saab signed a deal with Poland on building two signal intelligence ships for the country's navy, the company said on Friday.
• China, Vietnam carry out 33rd joint patrol in Beibu Gulf PLA Daily 25 Nov 2022 -- The Chinese PLA Navy's corvette Hanzhong and guided-missile frigate Guangyuan, in a fleet with the Vietnamese naval vessels, conducted the 33rd joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf and organized a joint search and rescue drill on November 24.
• Early warning aircraft skids off runway in Pingtung: Air Force CNA 25 Nov 2022 -- An E-2K airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft skidded off the runaway during a landing at an airbase in Pingtung County on Friday but no one was injured, according to a statement from the Air Force Command Headquarters.
• CONCLUDING DAY OF INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE (IPRD-2022) India PIB 25 Nov 2022 -- The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2022 (IPRD-2022) ended today in New Delhi. The three-day event is the annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy, and was conducted from 23 November to 25 November 2022 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
• Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kamorta Complete visit to South Korea India PIB 25 Nov 2022 -- Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kamorta, during their stay at Busan from 21 to 23 Nov 22, participated in multiple activities with the RoK Navy that included official and social interactions, cross-deck visits and sports fixtures.
• India stands for free & rules-based Indo-Pacific crucial for economic development of the region & wider global community, says Raksha Mantri at Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi India PIB 25 Nov 2022 -- India stands for a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific as it is important for the economic development of not only the region but also the wider global community.
• IRGC to boost ground forces in western borders: Cmdr. IRNA 25 Nov 2022 -- Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour has announced that the Islamic Republic would enhance armored units and special forces in western and northwestern border areas.
• IRGC sends reinforcements to stop infiltration of separatist terrorists: Commander Press TV 25 Nov 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has sent reinforcements to Iran's riot-hit Kurdish areas in order to stop the infiltration of "terrorists" from neighboring Iraq, a senior commander said on Friday, as the fight against separatist groups continues.
• Japan Mulling Development of Missiles With Range of Up to 3,000 Kilometers, Reports Say Sputnik 25 Nov 2022 -- The Japanese government is considering the development of guided missiles with a range of up to 3,000 kilometers (1,864) miles and their subsequent deployment in various parts of the country, Japanese newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources.
• Belgium Threatens to Sink UK's Nuclear Deterrent by Freezing Export of Key Tech: Reports Sputnik 25 Nov 2022 -- The UK's nuclear arsenal consists of 225 warheads, with the weapons fitted aboard four Vanguard-class Trident ballistic missile submarines patrolling the North Sea. Britain has the fourth-largest nuclear arsenal in the world.
• New £90 million battlefield radio programme to benefit over 200 jobs UK MOD 25 Nov 2022 -- A £90 million contract to upgrade land-based radio capabilities will improve battlefield effectiveness while supporting over 200 jobs in Hampshire.
• Joint statement by foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation member states on expanding cooperation in international information security Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Nov 2022

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• UN Mission Urges Taliban To End Violence, Rights Erosion Afflicting Afghan Women RFE/RL Gandhara 25 Nov 2022 -- The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has urged the de facto leadership of that country to "take immediate steps to end violence against women and the broader deterioration of women's rights as a vital part of efforts to establish a meaningful and sustainable peace."
• Taliban's draconian violations against women may amount to crimes against humanity UN News 25 Nov 2022 -- The latest actions by Taliban de facto authorities targeting women and girls "should be investigated as gender persecution" eleven UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Friday.
• UN Experts: Taliban Curbs on Women Amount to Crime Against Humanity VOA 25 Nov 2022 -- A group of independent experts at the United Nations has warned that Taliban restrictions on women's rights and freedoms in Afghanistan could amount to a "crime against humanity."
• Another Yemen-bound fuel ship seized by Saudi-led coalition in fresh act of piracy Press TV 25 Nov 2022 -- In a fresh act of piracy against the besieged Yemeni nation, the Saudi-led coalition has seized yet another Yemen-bound fuel tanker and did not allow it to dock at the western Hudaydah port and offload its crucially needed cargo.
• Azerbaijan cancels peace talks with Armenia over Macron's mediation Press TV 25 Nov 2022 -- Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has canceled a planned meeting with the Armenian prime minister in Brussels next month over Yerevan's demand for French leader Emmanuel Macron to mediate peace talks between the two sides.
• European Union funding helps millions access food as conflict engulfs Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo WFP 25 Nov 2022 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached some 1.2 million vulnerable people with US$ 17.5 million cash assistance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this year thanks in part to a contribution from the European Union (EU).
• WFP accelerates humanitarian operations in Northern Ethiopia WFP 25 Nov 2022 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered over 2,400 metric tons of food, medical, nutrition and other lifesaving supplies to Ethiopia's Tigray region following the signing of a peace agreement earlier this month and the reopening of all four road corridors. However, deliveries of assistance within Tigray are not matching the needs and WFP and its cooperating partners urgently need access to all parts of the region to deliver food and nutrition assistance to 2.3 million vulnerable people.

News Reports

• FCC Bans Equipment Authorizations for Chinese Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Equipment Deemed to Pose a Threat to National Security FCC 25 Nov 2022 -- The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules prohibiting communications equipment deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security from being authorized for importation or sale in the United States. This is the latest step by the Commission to protect our nation's communications networks.
• Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council President of Russia 25 Nov 2022 -- Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.
• Meeting with Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov President of Russia 25 Nov 2022 -- Vladimir Putin met with Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 25, 2022 PRC MofA 25 Nov 2022
• Xi holds talks with Cuban president Global Times 25 Nov 2022 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, held talks Friday with Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president.
• China to cut RRR by 25 bps to keep liquidity reasonably sufficient, 'unleashing economic vitality in Q4' Global Times 25 Nov 2022 -- China's central bank on Friday announced a universal 25 basis points reduction in financial institutions' reserve requirements, three days after the State Council, the country's cabinet, alluded to the use of the monetary policy tool as part of pro-growth measures.
• Taiwan voters head to local elections under shadow of China's invasion threat Radio Free Asia 25 Nov 2022 -- Taiwanese voters go to the polls on Saturday in local elections that will likely see a swing toward the opposition pro-China Kuomintang amid growing dissatisfaction over the government's handling of the pandemic and the economy.
• Revelation of Kim Jong Un's daughter at missile test sparks buzz among North Koreans Radio Free Asia 25 Nov 2022 -- For the first time last week, North Koreans got a glimpse of Kim Jong Un's daughter when newspapers splashed photos of the two holding hands as they watched the country's latest missile test.
• Rights Groups Say Iran Forcing Families To Bury Dead At Night RFE/RL 25 Nov 2022 -- Human rights groups say Iranian authorities have forced the family of one of the victims killed by security forces during protests in the Kurdish city of Mahabad to bury their son's body in the middle of the night under strict security measures.
• Iran Rejects UN Probe Into Deadly Crackdown On Protests RFE/RL 25 Nov 2022 -- Iran has rejected a decision by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to form a fact-finding committee to investigate human rights violations amid a violent crackdown on anti-government protests that erupted over the death of Mahsa Amini.
• Iran urges UK to pay heed to internal woes, stop meddling in Mideast IRNA 25 Nov 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani urged the statesmen in London to stop accusing the Islamic Republic and pay heed to the broad demands of British citizens, as well as eliminate discrimination practiced by the UK against migrants and Muslims in that country.
• Report Condemns Former Australian PM for Secret Appointments VOA 25 Nov 2022 -- Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been heavily criticized in a report on how he gave himself powers without telling even members of his own Cabinet - something he admitted to in August. He secretly appointed himself to administer five ministries, including treasury and home affairs, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Anwar Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia's new PM People's Daily 25 Nov 2022 -- Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, took the oath of office on Thursday to become Malaysia's new prime minister.
• Honduras declares national emergency over increasing criminal gang extortions Press TV 25 Nov 2022 -- Honduran President Xiomara Castro declared a national security emergency on Thursday to launch what she called a "war against extortion" in the country amid an escalating number of extortion crimes by criminal gang groups.
• Sudan demonstrator shot dead in renewed protests for civil rule, justice Press TV 25 Nov 2022 -- Sudanese security forces on Thursday shot dead a protester during a fresh round of demonstrations against last year's military takeover by army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, pro-democracy medics said.
• Lao authorities seem powerless to stop crime in Golden Triangle economic zone Radio Free Asia 25 Nov 2022 -- The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in northern Laos is a haven for criminal activities including prostitution, scamming and drug trafficking, but Lao authorities are essentially powerless to stop it, workers in the zone and police told Radio Free Asia.
• Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan raises alarm on projected increase of people's humanitarian needs UNOCHA 25 Nov 2022 -- "Something has to change in South Sudan because the number of people in need continues to rise every year and the resources continue to decrease."
• Sao Tome and Principe Government Avert Coup Attempt VOA 25 Nov 2022 -- The Prime Minister of the West African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe said an attempted coup was averted early Friday morning after an attack on army headquarters.
• Malawi Vice President Arrested VOA 25 Nov 2022 -- Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima is out on bail after his arrest in connection with alleged kickbacks. It is the latest in a series of arrests of officials suspected of corruption.
• Ghana to Use Gold to Buy Oil Instead of US Dollars to Address Debt Distress VOA 25 Nov 2022 -- Ghana's finance minister says the country is at high risk of debt distress as the currency, the cedi, has depreciated against the U.S. dollar, increasing its foreign debt by $6 billion this year alone. Ghana on Thursday announced more spending cuts, including a freeze on government hiring and a hike in the Value Added Tax. It's also looking to buy oil using gold rather than U.S. dollars as the West African country grapples with the worst economic crisis in a generation.