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• US, Canadian warships sailed near Taiwan Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- A U.S. and a Canadian warship transited the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday night, the U.S. Navy announced, in a move that's likely to provoke protest from Beijing.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 02 Nov 2023
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks Holds a Press Briefing to Discuss the State of A.I. in the Department of Defense DoD 02 Nov 2023
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With the Kuwait Minister of Defense, His Excellency Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Ahmad Al Sabah DoD 02 Nov 2023
• Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks on 'The State of AI in the Department of Defense' (As Delivered) DoD 02 Nov 2023
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Announces Publication of Data, Analytics and AI Adoption Strategy DoD 02 Nov 2023 -- Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the release of the 2023 DOD Data, Analytics, and AI Adoption Strategy.
• Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Senate Passage of Some U.S. Military Nominees DoD 02 Nov 2023
• DOD Releases AI Adoption Strategy DoD News 02 Nov 2023 -- The Defense Department today released its strategy to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to ensure U.S. warfighters maintain decision superiority on the battlefield for years to come.
• U.S. Transcom Commander Emphasizes Decision Advantage DoD News 02 Nov 2023 -- National Defense Transportation Association and United States Transportation Command's fall meeting opened, October 31, bringing together military and industry leaders from across the globe to discuss current trends and logistics challenges.
• 21st Theater Sustainment Command Participates in Central European Pipeline System Proof of Principle Exercise Army News 02 Nov 2023 -- The 16th Sustainment Brigade Support Operations Petroleum and Water Branch, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, provided command and control for 15 U.S. Army sustainment Soldiers during the Central European Pipeline System (CEPS) Proof of Principle on Spangdahlem Air Force Base Sept. 27-29.
• Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force's 23rd chief of staff US Air Force 02 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. David W. Allvin Nov. 2 to be the 23rd Air Force chief of staff, partially breaking through a blockade on all military confirmations to install the decorated commander, strategist and pilot as the service's highest-ranking officer and uniformed leader.
• Defender Flag field exercise tests, validates ground defense operations US Air Force 02 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Air Force Defenders tested and validated the career field's operations for base defense in the New Mexico desert Oct. 23-27 during the inaugural Defender Flag field exercise.
• Vigilant Defense 24: Accept follow-on forces US Air Force 02 Nov 2023 -- During the combined flying training event known as Vigilant Defense 24, more than 25 various types of fighters, cargo, tanker and reconnaissance aircraft from the U.S., South Korea and Royal Australian Air Force are conducting flight operations from South Korea and U.S. bases across the peninsula Oct. 30 - Nov. 3.
• Exercise Digital Talon Advances Unmanned Lethality at Sea US Navy 02 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) is advancing lethality and the combat capabilities of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during live weapons firing exercises in the international waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, Oct. 23.
• SECNAV Del Toro Statement on the Swearing-In of Adm. Lisa Franchetti as 33rd Chief of Naval Operations US Navy 02 Nov 2023
• Adm. Lisa Franchetti Sworn in as 33rd CNO US Navy Press Release 02 Nov 2023 -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro swore-in Admiral Lisa Franchetti as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations at a small ceremony in the Pentagon, Nov. 2.
• U.S. military in Finland to remain under U.S. jurisdiction: ambassador People's Daily 02 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. military arriving in Finland, under the auspices of the upcoming bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), will remain under U.S. legal jurisdiction, U.S. Ambassador to Finland Douglas Hickey said on Wednesday.
• Putin Reverses Ban on Nuclear Testing VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill on Thursday to throw out the Kremlin's ban on nuclear testing.
• Russia's Planned Withdrawal of Its CTBT Ratification US Dept. of State 02 Nov 2023 -- "We are deeply concerned by Russia's planned action to withdraw its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)."
• Russia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the revocation of the ratification to the Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty EC/CEU 02 Nov 2023 -- Today, Russia has signed into national law the revocation of its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). This takes place in the context of its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and after months of irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and threats, some specifically pointing at a resumption of nuclear tests.
• Statement on Russia's decision to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Canada 02 Nov 2023
• Pacific Fleet warship detachment makes business call to Thilawa, Republic of the Union of Myanmar Russia MoD 02 Nov 2023 -- A Pacific Fleet warship detachment has made a business call to the port of Thilawa, Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
• Missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov holds air defence training Russia MoD 02 Nov 2023 -- The Northern Fleet's missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov conducted a training exercise to repel an airborne attack of a simulated enemy.
• Eastern MD's missile formation employs Iskander operational-tactical missile systems during drills Russia MoD 02 Nov 2023 -- The missile formation of the Eastern Military District stationed in the Republic of Buryatiya marched to a designated area where the Iskander operational-tactical missile crews conducted electronic launches against a simulated enemy.
• National Armaments Directors Focus on Long-Term Support for Ukraine DoD News 02 Nov 2023 -- As the conflict in Ukraine surpassed its 600th day earlier this month, National Armaments Directors from more than 40 countries, the European Union and NATO gathered in Brussels, Belgium on October 20, 2023, under the auspices of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Meeting for the seventh time, the group was established to synchronize international efforts on industrial base and sustainment challenges in support of Ukraine.
• $425M in US Military Aid to Ukraine Expected as Soon as Friday VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- The United States is providing up to $425 million in additional military aid for Ukraine in a package expected as soon as Friday, two U.S. officials tell VOA.
• Canadian Armed Forces continues 10-year long effort in Counter-Explosive capability building Canada 02 Nov 2023 -- Approximately 180 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members hosted nearly 150 members from partner nations for Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER, an international counter explosive exercise held at 5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, New Brunswick, from October 20 to November 2, 2023.
• Iran Has Reasons To Avoid Selling Missiles To Russia After Sanctions Expire RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- With the expiration of UN sanctions designed to thwart Iran's development of ballistic missiles, both Tehran and ally Russia have said there is nothing standing in the way of them trading such technology.
• Iraq - Bell Helicopter Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) DSCA 02 Nov 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq of Bell Helicopter Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• US House OKs $14.5B in Military Aid for Israel; Biden Threatens Veto VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel in its war against the militant group Hamas, but President Joe Biden threatened to veto the measure because of the conditions attached to it and its failure to address other administration requests.
• Blinken Heads to Japan, South Korea, India After Middle East Visit VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Japan, South Korea and India next week after his meetings in the Middle East to advance efforts to "support a free and open Indo-Pacific region."
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud US Dept. of State 02 Nov 2023
• Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Gabriel Boric of Chile The White House 02 Nov 2023
• Remarks by President Biden and President Gabriel Boric of Chile Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 02 Nov 2023
• Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Bletchley, United Kingdom The White House 02 Nov 2023
• Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic The White House 02 Nov 2023
• Remarks by President Biden and President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 02 Nov 2023
• Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres The White House 02 Nov 2023
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby The White House 02 Nov 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell US Dept. of State 02 Nov 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 02 Nov 2023
• Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink And Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu On the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Japan, Republic of Korea, and India US Dept. of State 02 Nov 2023

Defense Industry

• Contracts for November 2, 2023

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 2 November 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 02 Nov 2023

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Daily Recap: Hamas - Israel War November 2nd, 2023 - Day 27 Israel Defense Forces 02 Nov 2023
• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 2nd, 10:45 Israel Defense Forces 02 Nov 2023
• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 2nd, 20:15 Israel Defense Forces 02 Nov 2023
• PM Netanyahu to Marom Brigade Soldiers: "We have very impressive successes. We are already on the outskirts of Gaza City. We are advancing. I want to make one thing clear - nothing will stop us." Israel Defense Forces 02 Nov 2023
• PM Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Remarks Israel Defense Forces 02 Nov 2023
• Diplomatic Efforts to 'Pause' War Continue as Israeli Troops Advance Toward Gaza City VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- Israeli ground troops pushed toward Gaza City on Thursday amid continued diplomatic efforts to bring about a brief stop in the fighting and a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave.
• Israel continues bombing Gaza, wounded Gazans enter Egypt People's Daily 02 Nov 2023 -- Despite international calls for a humanitarian ceasefire, Israel continued heavy bombings on the densely populated Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing a senior Hamas commander in an airstrike, while the first group of evacuees entered Egypt since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7.
• UNRWA Situation Report #20 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (all information valid as of 1 November 2023 at 18:00 ) UNRWA 02 Nov 2023
• Israel-Palestine crisis: Gaza's north cut off from aid; death toll rising UN News 02 Nov 2023 -- The number of people killed in Gaza is nearing the 9,000 mark amid mounting concerns over the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on a densely-populated refugee camp near Gaza City, while a key hospital has stopped operations and UN humanitarians are unable to deliver aid to the north as the ground war intensifies.
• Defense Department Continues to Stress Law of War With Israel DoD News 02 Nov 2023 --  
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 02 Nov 2023
• Taiwanese doctor among foreign nationals evacuated from Gaza: Foreign minister CNA 02 Nov 2023 -- A Taiwanese doctor working with an international non-governmental organization was among the hundreds of foreign nationals safely evacuated from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) confirmed Thursday.
• Pevkur to Israeli Minister of Defence: Estonia will send humanitarian and medical aid to the region Estonia MoD 02 Nov 2023 -- This morning, the Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur spoke with his Israeli colleague Yoav Gallant about the situation in the Gaza Strip and the Estonian proposal to send medical and humanitarian aid to the region, in the sum of a quarter million euros.
• Foreign Minister Eide talking with Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh Government of Norway 02 Nov 2023
• Norway increases support to Palestinian children Government of Norway 02 Nov 2023 -- UNICEF receives NOK 25 million for its work for children in Gaza. The funding is part of the NOK 200 million contribution from Norway towards the humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
• Sweden's position on the conflict between Israel and Hamas Government Offices of Sweden 02 Nov 2023 -- Fighting between Israel and the terrorist organisation Hamas has now continued without interruption since the horrific attacks by Hamas on 7 October. Hundreds of civilian men, women and children were killed and more than 200 civilians, including children and older people, were taken hostage and are now being held captive in Gaza.
• Jordan recalls ambassador from Israel in protest of conflict in Gaza People's Daily 02 Nov 2023 -- Jordan on Wednesday recalled its ambassador from Israel in protest of the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, according to a statement from the Jordanian Foreign Ministry.
• Updates on the Situation in Gaza Philippines DFA 02 Nov 2023 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs has prioritized the safety and protection of Filipinos in the Middle East.
• UK airlift to Egypt delivers vital equipment to support aid crossing to Gaza UK FCDO 02 Nov 2023 -- Shipment follows 21 tonnes of essential supplies delivered last week, and £30 million increase in UK assistance to Occupied Palestinian Territories.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Shoukry Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Nov 2023
• Explainer: Legal Terms Related to the Conflict in Gaza VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- Coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas has been peppered with references to international law, international humanitarian law, war crimes, proportionality and the Geneva Conventions, which underpin large sections of international humanitarian law.

Other Conflicts

• Thousands Of Afghans, Facing Expulsion From Pakistan, Continue To Cross Border RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- Thousands of Afghans continue to flood back into the country from Pakistan as they seek to avoid deportation following a deadline from Islamabad for undocumented migrants to leave, a move the United Nations warned could lead to "severe" human rights violations.
• Pakistan Begins Rounding Up Undocumented Afghans For Deportation RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- Pakistan on November 1 began rounding up undocumented foreigners, the vast majority of them Afghans, hours ahead of the deadline for them to evacuate the country.
• 'What Choice Do We Have?': Afghans Resort To Opium To Treat Common Illnesses Amid Health-Care Crisis RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- For centuries, Afghans in impoverished rural areas have used opium to relieve pain and induce sleep.
• Ethnic armed alliance captures 3 cities on China-Myanmar border Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- Allied ethnic armed groups captured three cities in northeastern Myanmar in a six-day battle, a representative of one of the groups told Radio Free Asia on Thursday.
• UN Security Council Extends EU Peacekeeping Mandate In Bosnia, Debates High Representative's Report RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the European Union's peacekeeping and security mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina for another year.
• The United States Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan US Dept. of State 02 Nov 2023 -- The United States is deeply troubled by reports of an imminent large-scale attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher, North Darfur, that would subject civilians, including hundreds of thousands of displaced persons - many of whom only recently fled to El Fasher from other areas - to extreme danger.
• Ethiopia: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell to mark one year of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Nov 2023 -- It has been a year since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement by the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The courageous commitment to peace demonstrated by all parties at the time should remain unabated. Continued support by the African Union for the Pretoria agreement is needed.
• 1st Anniversary of Ethiopia's Cessation of Hostilities Agreement US Dept. of State 02 Nov 2023 -- A year ago in Pretoria, the African Union and the AU High-Level Panel working with observers from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, and the United States facilitated the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).
• Bosnia and Herzegovina is and will remain a single sovereign and multi-ethnic country: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 02 Nov 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

News Reports

• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from the show Moscow. Kremlin. Putin, Moscow, November 2, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Nov 2023
• U.S. Expands Effort To Choke Russia's Supplies Of Military Technology With New Sanctions RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on November 2 on 130 entities and people from Turkey, China, and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) that it says are providing Russia with technology and equipment from third countries needed to fight its war against Ukraine.
• Taking Additional Sweeping Measures Against Russia US Dept. of State 02 Nov 2023 -- Today, the United States is imposing further sanctions on over 200 individuals and entities in connection with Russia's war against Ukraine.
• COMMERCE ADDS 13 ENTITIES TO ENTITY LIST FOR AIDING RUSSIA'S ILLEGAL WAR IN UKRAINE US Dept. of Commerce 02 Nov 2023 -- Today, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released a rule adding 13 entities to the Entity List for supporting Russia's military through the procurement, development, and proliferation of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Treasury Hardens Sanctions With 130 New Russian Evasion and Military-Industrial Targets US Treasury 02 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) continues to disrupt the networks and channels through which Russia attempts to sustain its beleaguered military. Today's sanctions focus on individuals and entities abetting Russia's unconscionable war against Ukraine by providing Russia with much-needed technology and equipment from third countries.
• Putin warns of intensification of sanctions against Russia People's Daily 02 Nov 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he expects Western sanctions against Russia to be intensified, and that his country needs to be ready for acts of sabotage on vital infrastructure.
• MFA STATEMENT Republic of Poland 02 Nov 2023 -- "We received with serious concern the information about Russia's withdrawal from ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). "
• By endorsing a joint statement, Latvia condemns the decision of the Russian Federation to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Latvia MFA 02 Nov 2023 -- On 2 November 2023, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, issued a statement on behalf of Member States concerning the intent of the Russian Federation to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on November 2, 2023 PRC MofA 02 Nov 2023
• US lawmakers urge sanctions on Hong Kong justice officials Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation calling on the Biden administration to impose sanctions on 49 top Hong Kong justice officials and judges for whittling away basic rights.
• Hong Kong Scholar, Fired After Visa Rejection, Laments Loss of Freedom VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- Even moderate political discussions now appear to be out of bounds in Hong Kong, lamented Rowena He, an associate professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) who was fired after she was denied a renewal of her work visa.
• Remains of Li Keqiang cremated in Beijing People's Daily 02 Nov 2023 -- The remains of Comrade Li Keqiang, who was a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 17th, 18th and 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) central committees and former premier of the State Council, were cremated at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing on Thursday.
• China Buries Former Premier Li Keqiang Following Restrained Funeral VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- China held a low-key funeral for former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday, deploying large numbers of police to restrict access to the funeral home and the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, where state funerals are normally held and many top leaders are buried.
• Sidelined as premier, sidelined in death Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- Flags flew at half-mast in China on Thursday amid the funeral for former premier Li Keqiang in a low-key ceremony strictly contained to prevent any outpouring of grief that might trigger protests over President Xi Jinping's management of the economy.
• China's Graphite Curbs Seen as Spur to Rivals' Supply Chain Collaboration VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- As South Korean electric vehicle battery makers brace for China's export curb on graphite to take effect next month, analysts say Washington, Seoul and Tokyo should accelerate the launch of a pilot program aimed at boosting supply chain resilience.
• Debt-Laden Local Governments in China Encouraging Start Ups VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- Amid rising debts, authorities in China's coastal province of Jiangsu are encouraging workers at state-owned enterprises to participate in "off-duty entrepreneurships" and take leave without pay to start their own businesses.
• Smog wreaths northern China as country burns coal to fire economy Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- Beijing and other northern Chinese cities are once more wreathed in heavy smog, with severe pollution warnings issued for the capital, along with the northern port of Tianjin and other regional cities amid a return to coal-fired power generation in a bid to kickstart the economy.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Reply Message from President Xi Jinping KCNA 02 Nov 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), received a reply message from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on Oct. 28.
• N Korea issues nuclear threat over US-S Korea space alliance Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- North Korea issued a renewed threat to use nuclear weapons against the United States, calling the security collaboration between Washington and Seoul the actions of "war maniacs."
• U.S., Canadian naval vessels make 'routine' transit of Taiwan Strait CNA 02 Nov 2023 -- A U.S. destroyer and a Canadian frigate conducted a "routine" transit of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday to demonstrate a commitment "to a free and open Indo-Pacific," according to the 7th Fleet of the U.S. Pacific Command.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 2, 2023 ROC MND 02 Nov 2023
• Strengthening our American ties can help keep us safe Prime Minister of Australia 02 Nov 2023
• Iran Is Carrying Out Executions 'At An Alarming Rate,' UN Says RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- Iran is carrying out executions "at an alarming rate," putting to death at least 419 people in the first seven months of the year, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a new report, which shows a 30 percent increase in capital punishment over the same period in 2022.
• Iran Continues Clampdown On Teachers' Union Activists As Court Upholds Educator's Sentence RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- An Iranian court has upheld the six-month prison sentence of one teachers' union activist, while another faced his third court appearance in two months as authorities continue their crackdown on organized labor.
• Iran urged to end new rights clampdown following teenage girl's death UN News 02 Nov 2023 -- Iran must end policies and practices "which amount to total impunity for acts of gender persecution against women and girls", a group of experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Thursday.
• Former Political Prisoner Faces Deportation to Iran from Turkey VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- A former political prisoner in Iran is facing imminent deportation back to that country after a decade of waiting in Turkey for resettlement and despite having once been granted asylum status by the U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR.
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: 2 November 2023 Gov.UK 02 Nov 2023
• PM meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: 2 November 2023 Gov.UK 02 Nov 2023
• PM meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres: 2 November 2023 Gov.UK 02 Nov 2023
• Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by Spokesperson Thursday, 02 November 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Nov 2023
• Race against time to resolve climate 'loss & damage' fund deadlock Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- In a last-ditch effort to advance the creation of a "loss and damage" fund aimed at assisting developing nations impacted by climate change, countries are coming together on Friday to break a deadlock on a few critical issues, including oversight, funding sources and eligibility criteria.
• IAEA Confirms Third Batch of ALPS Treated Water Released Today Has Tritium Level Far Below Japan's Operational Limit IAEA 02 Nov 2023 -- The tritium concentration in the third batch of diluted ALPS treated water, which Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) started discharging today, is far below the country's operational limit, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts present at the site confirmed.
• Thai, Laos prime ministers agree on new railway bridge across Mekong Radio Free Asia 02 Nov 2023 -- Thailand's prime minister promised to work with Laos to build a new railway bridge across the Mekong River and to boost trade between the two countries during a meeting with Lao leaders in Vientiane.
• Hunt For Answers Continues Over Chinese Ship's Suspected Role In Damaging Baltic Pipeline RFE/RL 02 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese ship suspected of damaging an underwater gas pipeline and two telecom cables in the Baltic Sea is returning to China through the Russian Arctic as Finnish investigators continue to search for answers about the vessel's role in the incident.
• World News in Brief: Russia pulls out of nuclear test ban treaty, climate 'health crisis', pushback against bullying UN News 02 Nov 2023 -- Russia on Thursday announced it was revoking its ratification of the UN-backed Comprehensive Nuclear Test Bank Treaty (CTBT), after the Russian Duma passed legislation last month.