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• B-21 Raider makes public debut; will become backbone of Air Force's bomber fleet US Air Force 02 Dec 2022 -- In a tangible display of the nation's resolve in meeting security threats, the U.S. Air Force, on Dec. 2, publicly unveiled the B-21 Raider, the first new, long-range strike bomber in a generation and an aircraft specifically designed to be the multifunctional backbone of the modernized bomber fleet.
• Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Unveiling of the B-21 Bomber (As Delivered) DoD 02 Dec 2022
• Naval Oceanography Visits Australia US Navy 02 Dec 2022 -- Rear Adm. Ron Piret, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, visited Australia to meet with his counterparts from the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during a scheduled visit to the region, Nov 7-11.
• USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) Completes Participation in Finnish Exercise Freezing Winds, Arrives in Helsinki US Navy 02 Dec 2022 -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrived in Helsinki, Finland, Dec. 2, marking the completion of the ship's participation in the Finnish Navy Command-led exercise Freezing Winds 22.
• U.S. Sixth Fleet Holds CTF Commander's Conference US Navy 02 Dec 2022 -- Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKEFORNATO), hosted a Commander Task Force (CTF) Commander's Conference in Naples, Italy, Nov. 29 - Dec. 1.
• Army awards $431 million contract for HIMARS US Army 02 Dec 2022 -- The U.S. Army awarded a $430,930,711 contract to the Lockheed Martin Corporation yesterday for full-rate production of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 launchers to support the Army and various U.S. Foreign Military Sales partners. The contract will allow the U.S. government to more rapidly replenish DoD stocks and support U.S. allies and partners.
• Oklahoma Guard, Azerbaijan Celebrate 20-year Partnership Army News 02 Dec 2022 -- Oklahoma National Guard leaders and an Azerbaijan delegation gathered at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their partnership under the State Partnership Program.
• California National Guard Trains with 3rd Infantry Division Army News 02 Dec 2022 -- The Georgia-based 3rd Infantry Division and California-based National Guard 40th Infantry Division conducted warfighter exercises at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and Camp Atterbury, Indiana, supported by the Mission Command Training Program.
• Louisiana Guard Engineers Participate in Warfighter Exercise Army News 02 Dec 2022 -- The Louisiana Army National Guard's 225th Engineer Brigade participated in a warfighter exercise at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 31-Nov. 15.
• Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Meeting With European External Action Service (EEAS) Secretary General Stefano Sannino DoD 02 Dec 2022
• Exercise NARVAL USMC News 02 Dec 2022 -- The beautiful city of Toulon, France is located along the Mediterranean coast and is best known for its naval base and harbor. With its rugged landscape and crystal, clear blue waters, it is home to many naval ships and vessels of the French Maritime Forces Command, or French Navy.
• U.S. CENTCOM Activates U.S. Space Forces-Central CENTCOM 02 Dec 2022 -- U.S. Central Command activated U.S. Space Forces-Central today at the component's permanent headquarters located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
• Department of the Army updates Total Army COVID-19 vaccination statistics Army News 02 Dec 2022 -- The U.S. Army updated COVID-19 vaccination rates and exemption requests for the Total Army as of December 1, 2022.
• Former Senior U.S. Navy Employee Sentenced for Bribery Conspiracy and Lying to Investigators US Dept. of Justice 02 Dec 2022 -- The former Director of Operations of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) Office in Busan, South Korea, was sentenced today to five years in prison for his role in a bribery conspiracy and lying to federal investigators.
• Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Biden-⁠Harris Administration's Work to Limit Anti-Personnel Landmine Use The White House 02 Dec 2022
• How Bad Are Things Between Russia And The U.S.? They Can't Even Agree To Discuss Nuclear Weapons Inspections. RFE/RL 02 Dec 2022 -- This week, for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than nine months ago, they were supposed to meet: technical experts, engineers, and diplomats from Russia and the United States trying to hammer out the nitty-gritty details for inspections of the warheads, missiles, and silos limited by the last remaining treaty on the world's two largest nuclear arsenals: New START.
• MiG-31 Fighter Crashes in Eastern Russia Sputnik 02 Dec 2022 -- A MiG-31 fighter-interceptor on a training flight crashed in Russia's Primorsky region, the Eastern Military District said on Friday, adding that the crew ejected.
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Urges Decision On Patriot Missile System RFE/RL 02 Dec 2022 -- Ukraine's foreign minister says the "time has come" for a decision on whether to provide his country with the Patriot missile defense system. "We began our conversation about Patriots in the very beginning of the war -- even actually before the war," Dmytro Kuleba told CNN in an interview published on December 2. "But now, the time has come to make decisions."
• Ukraine: EU sets up a cyber lab for the Ukrainian Armed Forces European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Dec 2022 -- The EU has financed and delivered equipment for a cyber lab, security software and hardware to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as part of its ongoing support to Ukraine under the European Peace Facility. The cyber lab was unveiled in Kyiv on Friday.
• Our security and defence is increasingly dependent on activities in space, experts agree Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 02 Dec 2022 -- The European security is increasingly dependent on activities in space, and both EU and NATO need to be prepared for assuring protection of their values also in the newest operational domain - SPACE that is becoming more congested, contested and competitive environment.
• US troops combat-ready on border: Lithuanian commander Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- The US troops stationed in Lithuania near the border have prepared to get into military engagement with Russian forces, according to Lithuania's top brass.
• Halifax: North America's Next National Security Hub? VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- The quiet Canadian port city of Halifax is looking forward to a high-tech future after having been chosen as the North American host for NATO's latest effort to spur the development of cutting-edge technologies seen as crucial to 21st century warfare.
• Japan-China defense hotline aims to cut risk of clashes Radio Free Asia 02 Dec 2022 -- Japan and China are to start a defense hotline in the spring to minimize risks of incidents as the Chinese military is accused of advancing "gray zone" operations in contested waters between the two countries.
• Sweden Gets Ready to Sell Gripen Fighter Jets to Philippines — Reports Sputnik 02 Dec 2022 -- The lucrative arms deal with the Philippines has long been seen as sensitive in Sweden, due to allegations of human rights violations in the country under former President Rodrigo Duterte, as well as the country's armed conflict with militias in some of its breakaway regions, which has precluded arms deals, according to Swedish law.
• Indo-Pacific Endeavour returns to Australia Australia DOD 02 Dec 2022 -- Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22), Australia's flagship regional engagement activity, has come to a close with HMAS Adelaide sailing into Darwin.
• Indo-Pacific Endeavour wraps up Australia DOD 02 Dec 2022 -- Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22) concluded after a successful three months engaging with 14 countries across the region.
• INDIAN NAVY SHIPS SHIVALIK AND KAMORTA VISIT HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM India PIB 02 Dec 2022 -- Indian Naval Ships, Shivalik and Kamorta which are forward deployed in the South China Sea are in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The ships would be undertaking numerous professional interactions with the Vietnam People's Navy during the visit.
• Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard being equipped with latest ships & weapons to protect country's maritime borders, says Raksha Mantri during Consultative Committee for Defence meeting in Mumbai India PIB 02 Dec 2022 -- Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) are being equipped with indigenous state-of-the-art ships and weapons to protect the maritime borders of the country.
• Iran navy to be equipped with super-heavy submarines: Cmdr. IRNA 02 Dec 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is scheduled to be equipped with super-heavy submarines in the near future, an Iranian navy commander said.
• US begged for release of vessels seized in Red Sea: Cmdr. IRNA 02 Dec 2022 -- The American officials begged Iran to release their vessels, which were confiscated in the Red Sea, and they have never dared to enter the region, an Iranian navy commander revealed.
• US begged for release of vessels seized in Red Sea: Iran Navy commander Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Americans begged Iran to release their vessels, which were confiscated in the Red Sea in late August, stressing that the Americans have not dared to enter the region again ever since.
• Iran: Accusations of weapons sales to Russia aim to 'legitimize' Western arms flow into Ukraine Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has once again rejected claims about the Islamic Republic's arms sales to Russia to be used in the ongoing war against Ukraine, saying such allegations are aimed at legitimizing the West's military assistance to Kiev.
• Kurdish militants halt joint operation with US after Turkish strikes Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- A spokesman for the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) says all joint military operations with the US-led coalition have been put on hold as a result of Turkish bombardment on its area of control in northern Syria.
• Remarks by President Biden and President Macron of France at State Dinner The White House 02 Dec 2022
• Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Boston, MA The White House 02 Dec 2022
• VOA Interview December 2: John Kirby VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- VOA White House correspondent Paris Huang spoke with John Kirby, National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications, on Friday about protests in China, the Chinese military, Taiwan, South Korea, and the Russian war in Ukraine.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Sabry US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2022
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Ángeles Moreno Bau US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2022
• Religious Freedom Designations US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2022 -- Around the world, governments and non-state actors harass, threaten, jail, and even kill individuals on account of their beliefs. In some instances, they stifle individuals' freedom of religion or belief to exploit opportunities for political gain. These actions sow division, undermine economic security, and threaten political stability and peace. The United States will not stand by in the face of these abuses.
• Joint Statement on Protecting Human Rights Defenders Online US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2022 -- The text of the following statement is released by the Governments of the United States of America and the European Union in advance of the third U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2022.
• Department Press Briefing - December 2, 2022 US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2022

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• 2 December 2022 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 02 Dec 2022
• Conflicts and insecurity remain 'major bottlenecks' to achieving UN global goals UN News 02 Dec 2022 -- Amidst multiple conflicts that have disrupted supply chains, fuelled food insecurity, and contributed to the rising risk of famine and forced displacement throughout numerous countries, the UN convened a high-level meeting on Friday to discuss solutions surrounding building and sustaining peace and stepping up development.
• UN says 51.5 bln USD aid campaign hopes to help 222 mln hungry people People's Daily 02 Dec 2022 -- UN humanitarians on Thursday said 222 million hungry people top the target list the 51.5 billion U.S. dollar aid campaign for 2023 aims to help.
• Two Militants Killed In Attack On Afghan Politician Hekmatyar's Party Headquarters RFE/RL Gandhara 02 Dec 2022 -- Unidentified militants tried to storm the headquarters of the Afghan party Hizb-e Islami headed by veteran politician Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the party said in a statement. Two attackers were killed as they tried to enter the Kabul building, and a third escaped. Officials said Hekmatyar was inside at the time but was unhurt. Police officer Obaidullah Muddabir confirmed two attackers had been killed. Hekmatyar has fought against the Soviet occupation, the Taliban's first stint in power, and the Western-backed government that ruled until August last year.
• Pakistan's Top Diplomat in Afghanistan Survives Assassination Attempt VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- Pakistan's chief diplomat in Afghanistan survived an assassination attempt Friday, but his security guard was critically injured.
• Top Pakistani Diplomat in Kabul Suffers 'Assassination' Attempt: PM Sharif Sputnik 02 Dec 2022 -- Unidentified gunmen stormed the Pakistani mission in Afghanistan on Friday in what Islamabad has described as an "assassination attempt" against its ambassador.
• Killed Islamic State Leader Had Previous Run-In With US VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- The United States was able to quickly confirm the death of the Islamic State's leader in southern Syria this past October because it had his DNA and other biometric data on file from an encounter with him from long before he took the helm of the terror group.
• Türkiye calls for U.S. understanding of possible operation in Syria People's Daily 02 Dec 2022 -- Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar called on the United States on Thursday to show understanding for a possible new Turkish ground operation in northern Syria.
• Bosnian Court Abolishes Republika Srpska's Law On Medicines RFE/RL 02 Dec 2022 -- The Constitutional Court of Bosnia-Herzegovina has abolished Republika Srpska's law on medicines and medical devices, declaring it unconstitutional.
• DRC Rebels Deny Civilian Massacre as Truce Breaks Down VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- Democratic Republic of Congo rebels with the March 23 Movement, known as M23, have denied the military's accusation they carried out a massacre of civilians as a truce between the sides has broken down.
• M23 Rebels Kill Over 120 People in Eastern DR Congo Despite Reached Truce - Lawmaker Sputnik 02 Dec 2022 -- Rebels of the March 23 movement (M23) have killed more than 120 people in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) in the last two days despite a truce reached between Rwanda and DR Congo, Elie Nzaghani, a parliament member from the Congolese district of Rutshuru, said on Thursday.

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• US Court Rejects Trump Effort to Block DOJ From Using Classified Records in Probe - Filing Sputnik 02 Dec 2022 -- A US appeals court terminated a special master review process that former President Donald Trump requested to block federal investigators from using classified records seized from his Florida residence in an active criminal probe, a court filing revealed.
• US sanctions 'Hezbollah's financial, armament facilitators' Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on what it calls individuals and companies facilitating the Lebanese popular resistance group Hezbollah's financial and weapon procurement affairs.
• U.S. Sanctions Additional Corrupt Haitian Politicians for Drug Trafficking US Treasury 02 Dec 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Haitian nationals Rony Celestin (Celestin) and Richard Lenine Hervé Fourcand (Fourcand) pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14059 of December 15, 2021, "Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade." Celestin is a current Haitian senator. Fourcand is a former Haitian senator.
• US Lists Top TTP, Regional al-Qaida Commanders as Global Terrorists VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- The United States has designated several commanders of militant groups, including a top anti-Pakistan militant leader, operating in Afghanistan as global terrorists.
• Meeting with permanent members of Security Council President of Russia 02 Dec 2022 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council, via videoconference.
• Joint statement by the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation on security crisis and co-operation in the OSCE Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Dec 2022
• EU Reaches Agreement on Price Cap on Oil From Russia at $60 Per Barrel Sputnik 02 Dec 2022 -- The European Union has reached an agreement on a $60 a barrel price cap for Russian oil after Poland dropped its objections.
• Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the Announcement of the Price Cap US Treasury 02 Dec 2022 -- Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen released the following statement following the announcement of the price cap.
• Russia has violated OSCE's core principles: UK closing statement at OSCE Ministerial Council 2022 UK FCDO 02 Dec 2022 -- Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and stresses that the OSCE and the European security architecture are worth fighting for.
• Russia Is Using The Caspian Sea To Launch Strikes Against Ukraine. So Why Are The Caspian Countries Silent? RFE/RL 02 Dec 2022 -- "[Russian President Vladimir Putin's] soldiers are firing Grads at civilians, hitting residential areas, orphanages, maternity hospitals with ballistic and cruise missiles. Ukraine is our home!"
• The Week In Russia: Untimely Death In Ukraine RFE/RL 02 Dec 2022 -- As the cold bears down and Russia's onslaught against Ukraine persists, President Vladimir Putin tries to justify the untimely deaths of Russian soldiers - but has no words for the Ukrainians his war has killed. A prominent opposition politician goes on trial, and Americans remain behind bars.
• Ahead Of New Sanctions, Russia's LUKoil Still Looking For A Loophole In Bulgaria RFE/RL 02 Dec 2022 -- European solidarity is facing a slippery test in Bulgaria, where a caretaker government is ready to ignore hard-fought sanctions on Moscow to extract millions in tax revenues from a Russian oil giant.
• China Blames Foreigners for Inciting Protests VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- China's rulers are accusing "hostile forces," including foreigners, of inciting street demonstrations in more than three dozen Chinese cities and many more universities in the biggest domestic political challenge for Beijing since 1989's Tiananmen Square protests.
• Victims in Urumqi fire that sparked protests were all Uyghurs, officials confirm Radio Free Asia 02 Dec 2022 -- The victims who died in last week's apartment block fire in Urumqi - which triggered protests across China against harsh anti-virus restrictions - were all Uyghurs, two officials confirmed to Radio Free Asia.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on December 2, 2022 PRC MofA 02 Dec 2022
• Department of Commerce Issues Preliminary Determination of Circumvention Inquiries of Solar Cells and Modules Produced in China US Dept. of Commerce 02 Dec 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary determinations in the circumvention inquiries of solar cells and modules from the People's Republic of China (PRC). Commerce examined a complaint alleging that eight solar companies that manufacture solar cells and modules are manufactured the components in the PRC, then sending those cells and modules to Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and/or Vietnam for minor processing before being exported to the United States.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Wreath to Bier of Jiang Zemin KCNA 02 Dec 2022 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a wreath to the bier of Jiang Zemin, former general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China, expressing deep condolences over his death.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Message of Condolence to President Xi Jinping KCNA 02 Dec 2022 -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Nov. 30 sent a message of condolence to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
• Chinese first-marrieds fall below 12 million in 2021, a 37-year low: report Global Times 02 Dec 2022 -- China has seen the declining marriages during recent years, with the number of people in prime marriages falling below 12 million in 2021, a 37-year low, Yicai.com reported on Thursday citing statistics. Experts said that more supportive and targeted policies should be competently implemented to encourage marriages and ease the problems caused by late marriages.
• Court declares asset seizures in two high-profile cases constitutional CNA 02 Dec 2022 -- Taiwan's Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that amended confiscation rules under the Criminal Code were constitutional following two requests for an interpretation from individuals linked to two high-profile criminal investigations.
• Biden, Macron reaffirm need for peace, stability across Taiwan Strait CNA 02 Dec 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and expressed concerns over the challenges posted by China.
• Terrorists opened fire on civilians to implicate government in killings: Iran MP Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- The head of the Iranian Parliament's foreign relations subcommittee says Western-backed terrorists used firearms to shoot at security forces and civilians to implicate the Iranian government in the killings.
• Iranian Students Accuse Authorities Of Poisoning After Spate Of Incidents RFE/RL 02 Dec 2022 -- Several Iranian student associations have accused authorities of deliberate "serial poisoning" after reports that a large number of students from at least four Iranian universities across the country fell ill.
• Canada imposes additional sanctions on the Iranian regime Canada 02 Dec 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.
• Ulyanov: Iranian, Russian deputy FMs meet on nuclear agreement IRNA 02 Dec 2022 -- Head of Russian delegation in JCPOA negotiations Mikhail Ulyanov said on Friday that the Iranian and Russian deputy foreign ministers have meet and discussed over nuclear agreement.
• Iran asked Iraqi Kurdistan to extradite terrorists: IRGC general Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- A commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has already asked Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region to dismantle terrorist groups and hand over terrorists to the Islamic Republic.
• UN rights chief slams Myanmar death penalty cases Radio Free Asia 02 Dec 2022 -- More than 130 people have been sentenced to death in secret closed-door trials held by Myanmar's military junta since it seized power last year, a top U.N. official said Friday, calling the pattern a "political tool to crush opposition."
• Myanmar's Archbishop calls for dialogue after military raid on his home village Radio Free Asia 02 Dec 2022 -- Myanmar's Catholic Archbishop has called for a peaceful solution to the country's political crisis following a brutal attack by the military on his home village in embattled Sagaing region, despite public criticism over his dealings with the junta.
• Myanmar: Secretive military courts sentence scores of people to death UN News 02 Dec 2022 -- Since last year's military coup in Myanmar, military courts have sentenced more than 130 people to death behind closed doors, the UN human rights chief said on Friday, following the latest convictions announced this week.
• Despite Ramping Up Green Energy, India Cannot Ditch Coal VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- India is rapidly ramping up green energy projects in its bid to reduce carbon emissions but the dependence on coal to power its fast-growing economy also increased this year.
• South African president under pressure to quit amid cash burglary scandal Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly in talks with the country's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party as pressure mounts for him to quit or be forced from office over a cash burglary scandal at his farm that he allegedly covered up.
• South Africa's Ruling Party Meets to Discuss President's 'Farmgate' Scandal VOA 02 Dec 2022 -- South Africa's ruling African National Congress party is holding emergency talks after an independent panel called for an impeachment inquiry, saying President Cyril Ramaphosa may have broken the law.
• Saudi Arabia: Second Human Rights Dialogue with the EU held in Riyadh European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Dec 2022 -- The European Union and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held their second Human Rights Dialogue in Riyadh on 6 November. The dialogue took place in a constructive and sincere atmosphere. It offered an opportunity to have detailed discussions on a wide range of topics, including economic, social and cultural rights, women's rights and empowerment, rights of persons in vulnerable situations, freedoms of expression and association and rule of law, as well as cooperation in UN human rights fora.
• PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 2 December 2022 Gov.UK 02 Dec 2022
• EU-U.S.: Consultations between the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Dec 2022 -- On December 1 and 2, 2022, United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino met in Washington, D.C. to further reinforce the EU-U.S. strategic partnership including through the fourth high-level meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and the third meeting of the U.S.-EU High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.
• EU Cohesion Policy: over €530 million for territorial cooperation including Ukraine and Moldova in 2021-2027 European Commission 02 Dec 2022 -- The Commission has approved four new Interreg programmes involving 10 Member States, Ukraine, and Moldova for an amount of €533 million of EU funding in 2021-2027 to foster cross-border and transnational cooperation, boost the green transition and support healthcare and education.
• EU-U.S.: Joint Press Release Consultations between the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino US Dept. of State 02 Dec 2022 -- On December 1 and 2, 2022, United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino met in Washington, D.C. to further reinforce the EU-U.S. strategic partnership including through the fourth high-level meeting of the U.S.-EU Dialogue on China and the third meeting of the U.S.-EU High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.
• Hezbollah won't accept new Lebanese president subservient to US, Israeli regime Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- A high-ranking Hezbollah official says the Lebanese resistance movement will not accept a new president who would capitulate to the US and the Israeli regime, emphasizing that the new head of state must have the capability to rescue the Arab country from the protracted financial crisis.
• Lebanese MPs fail to elect president for eighth time as 'external' factors fuel stalemate Press TV 02 Dec 2022 -- The Lebanese parliament failed to elect a new president on Thursday for the eighth time amid deepening political deadlock and talks about foreign players backing different "initiatives" to break the logjam.
• UK announces urgent support to Somali people facing famine UK FCDO 02 Dec 2022 -- UK Minister for Development visits Somalia and commits vital UK aid in response to the growing risk of famine.