06 November 2023 Military News |
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Current Operations
- Pentagon: 38 Attacks Target US Forces in Iraq, Syria VOA 06 Nov 2023 -- U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked with drones or rockets by Iranian-backed groups at least 38 times in less than a month, including six attacks in the last two days, according to the Pentagon.
- Drone attacks target four bases housing US occupation troops in Iraq, Syria Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Two American-run bases in Iraq and two others in neighboring Syria have come under separate drone attacks, amid simmering tensions in the region over Israel's deadly war on Gaza.
- Iraqi Shiite militia claims responsibility for attacks on U.S. bases in Syria, Iraq People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- An Iraqi Shiite militia claimed on Sunday responsibility for a drone attack on a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria and a mortar strike on an Iraqi military base housing U.S. forces in western Iraq.
- Explosions reported at U.S. base in E. Syria amid escalating tensions People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- Sounds of powerful explosions reverberated through a U.S. base in Syria's northeastern province of al-Hasakah on Sunday night, a war monitor reported.
- Drone attack hits US base in northeast Syria: Report IRNA 06 Nov 2023 -- American forces in Syria have reportedly come under yet another attack as tensions remain high in West Asia over the Israeli regime's war in the Gaza Strip.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing DoD 06 Nov 2023
- U.S. Has 4 Objectives in Middle East DoD News 06 Nov 2023 -- The Defense Department currently has four lines of effort in the Middle East, said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, who briefed the media today.
- Third Infantry Division conducts command post exercise Army News 06 Nov 2023 -- The 3rd Infantry Division built combat readiness through participation in a multi-domain, multi-corps, and multinational operations command post exercise, also known as CPX III, alongside Estonian and Lithuanian military members, Oct. 27 through Nov. 3.
- Milestone Achieved for Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce DoD 06 Nov 2023 -- The Defense Department recently marked a milestone in its commitment to foster healthy command climates and prevent harmful behaviors in the military community. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness unveiled a first-of-its-kind credential, the Department of Defense Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel (D-CPPP), in July.
- Defense Department Report Shows Decline in Armed Forces Population While Percentage of Military Women Rises Slightly DoD 06 Nov 2023 -- The Defense Department's newly released 2022 Demographics Profile of the Military Community shows the number of service members dropped 2.7% over the previous year while the percentage of women in the military inched upward.
- Austin Will Underscore U.S. Partnerships, Progress on Indo-Pacific Trip DoD News 06 Nov 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will underscore the United States' deep commitment to its allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific as he embarks on his ninth official visit to the region later this week, senior defense officials said today.
- Ohio-Class Submarine Enters the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations US Navy 06 Nov 2023 -- An Ohio-class submarine arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Nov. 5. The submarine's rapid deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility demonstrates the flexibility and dynamic ability to deter potential adversaries, reassure partners, enhanced maritime security, and ensure freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce.
- The U.S. Navy Unveils its Blueprint for A Modern Enterprise Information Ecosystem US Navy 06 Nov 2023 -- Assistant deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, Jennifer L. Edgin, in her role as Department of the Navy Deputy Chief Information Officer - Navy (acting), recently released the inaugural version of the Navy's Blueprint for a Modern Enterprise Information Ecosystem.
- LEON and the Corps' Robotic Revolution in the Global Littorals USMC News 06 Nov 2023 -- As the Marine Corps prepares to take the fight to the global littorals, Marine Corps Systems Command's Program Manager for Explosive Hazard Defeat's Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization—LEON--integrated product team is working on fielding a family of systems to strengthen Marine Corps mine warfare capabilities.
- NATO Allies address the situation in the Middle East with the King of Jordan NATO 06 Nov 2023 -- Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to NATO Headquarters on Monday (6 November 2023) for talks on the Alliance's partnership with Amman and regional security challenges.
- Philippines and UK Hold Inaugural Strategic Dialogue Philippines DFA 06 Nov 2023 -- DFA Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro co-chaired the inaugural Strategic Dialogue between the Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) with UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific The Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP on 2 November 2023.
- Larger Coast Guard vessels headed to Taiwan-controlled Taiping Island soon CNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) will soon deploy larger patrol vessels to Taiping Island in the disputed South China Sea, the nation's top intelligence chief told lawmakers on Monday.
- Friendships flourish on deployment Australia DOD 06 Nov 2023 -- A Royal Australian Navy task group is deepening ties with friends, partners and allies across the Indo-Pacific as it continues a regional presence deployment.
- US plans $320-mn transfer of precision bombs to Israel amid regime's genocide in Gaza Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- The United States is planning transfer of 320 million dollars worth of precision bombs to Israel amid the regime's relentless genocidal war against the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Blinken Heads to Japan for G7 VOA 06 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed Monday that the United States maintains its focus on the Indo-Pacific region despite concurrent global challenges, such as the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Secretary Blinken's Calls with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Kagame US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2023
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2023
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2023
- United States Announces Nearly $485 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2023 -- President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders' Summit nearly $485 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic crisis in Venezuela.
- Readout of Vice President Harris's Call with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain The White House 06 Nov 2023
- Readout of Vice President Harris's Call with President Mohamed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates The White House 06 Nov 2023
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2023
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- 6 November 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 06 Nov 2023
- Daily Recap: Hamas - Israel War November 6th, 2023 - Day 31 Israel Defense Forces 06 Nov 2023
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 6th, 20:15 Israel Defense Forces 06 Nov 2023
- PM Netanyahu Meets with Bulgarian PM Nikolay Denkov Israel - Prime Minister 06 Nov 2023
- PM Netanyahu's Remarks to Foreign Ambassadors Israel - Prime Minister 06 Nov 2023
- Israeli troops encircle Gaza City as Palestinian death toll rises to 9,770 People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- Israel's military said its forces reached on Sunday the coast of Gaza City and encircled Hamas in the city, as the Palestinian death toll in the enclave rose to 9,770 amid Israel's relentless bombardment.
- 37 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on refugee camp in central Gaza People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- At least 37 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others injured on Sunday in a massive Israeli attack on the al-Mughazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said.
- Israel cannot cover up its October 7 defeat with lies: Hamas Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the Israeli regime suffered a heavy defeat by the Gaza Strip-based resistance groups on October 7, stressing that the occupying entity cannot cover up its failure with lies.
- Palestinian Health Ministry urges global action for Gaza medicine, fuel supply Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- The Palestinian Health Ministry has called on the world nations to help bring medicine and fuel to the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Day 31: Death toll from Israel's brutal onslaught on Gaza surpasses 10,000 Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- The death toll from Israel's brutal aggression on the Gaza Strip has surpassed 10,000, one month after the occupying regime launched a devastating war on Palestinians in the besieged area.
- More killings as Israel targets children's hospital in Gaza Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Israel has targeted a children's hospital in Gaza as the regime's brutal aggression on the besieged strip has entered its 31st day.
- UNRWA Situation Report #23 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (all information valid as of 5 November 2023 at 18:00 local time) UNRWA 06 Nov 2023
- Secretary-General's press conference on the Middle East UN Secretary-General 06 Nov 2023
- UN Chief: Gaza a 'Graveyard for Children' VOA 06 Nov 2023 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urgently appealed for a humanitarian cease-fire for Gaza, which he said is becoming a "graveyard" for hundreds of Palestinian children each day, as the Security Council remained deadlocked on any action.
- Gaza: 'Unfolding catastrophe' makes humanitarian ceasefire more urgent UN News 06 Nov 2023 -- As the conflict intensifies in Gaza, with risk of spillover to the wider region, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday underlined the need to support a $1.2 billion humanitarian appeal to help nearly three million people across the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
- Israel-Palestine crisis: 'Enough is enough' say humanitarians UN News 06 Nov 2023 -- With the deepening Israel-Palestine crisis about to enter its second month, a dozen UN agencies have reiterated urgent appeals for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to allow more lifesaving aid into Gaza.
- UN chief says Gaza becoming 'graveyard for children', urges immediate ceasefire Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations secretary general says the besieged Gaza Strip, which has been under a genocidal war by the Israeli regime for over a month now, is turning into "a graveyard for children."
- 'Enough is enough': UN says 88 staff killed in Gaza, highest ever in single conflict Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- The leaders of 18 United Nations agencies and non-profit organizations (NGO) have expressed their "shock and horror" at the soaring civilian deaths caused by the Israeli aggression on Gaza, calling for an "immediate ceasefire."
- Biden Reiterates Support to Netanyahu, Emphasizes Need to Protect Civilians VOA 06 Nov 2023 -- President Joe Biden spoke by phone Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reiterating his steadfast support for Israel in its fight against Hamas while also emphasizing the imperative to protect Palestinian civilians and reduce civilian harm during military operations.
- Blinken, Iraqi PM discuss Gaza conflict in Baghdad People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday evening and held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani over the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by al-Sudani's media office.
- Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel The White House 06 Nov 2023
- Leader: US directly involved in masterminding Gaza war; Israel 'real loser' forever Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States is directly involved in masterminding the Israeli war on Gaza, stressing that the Tel Aviv regime is the real loser of the aggression against the besieged strip.
- Iran, Iraq call for Gaza ceasefire; Raeisi says US, Europe encouraging genocide Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Israeli regime, heavily backed by the United States and certain European countries, is committing heinous crimes against humanity and genocide in Palestine, particularly against children.
- President Raisi: Iran, Iraq share common stance on Palestine IRNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and Iraq share a common stance concerning the issue of Palestine.
- Zionist regime's threat of nuking Gaza alarming for the world: Iran IRNA 06 Nov 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has described the Zionist regime's threat to "use nuclear bomb" as "an alarm" for the entire world.
- US taking international peace, security hostage: Kanaani ISNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani stressed that the United States has prevented the United Nations Security Council from carrying out its duty in pursuing war crimes committed by the Zionist regime through the abuse of power, taking the international peace and security hostage.
- Increasing political pressures on US, Zionist regime to stop Gaza massacre essential: Supreme Leader ISNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says that it is essential to increase political pressures on the US and the Zionist regime to stop the massacre in Gaza.
- Iran FM urges UN to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza ISNA 06 Nov 2023 -- In a second official letter to Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations since the beginning of the war on Gaza, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian described the deliberate destruction of urban and administrative infrastructure, hospitals, and educational centers as a terrible prospect for the international community in the 21st century.
- Iran FM writes to SCO chief, urges end to Israel's war crimes ISNA 06 Nov 2023 -- In a letter to Zhang Ming, the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, expressed Tehran's deep concerns regarding the ongoing crimes of the Zionist occupation regime.
- Iran, Egypt hold talks on Gaza, agree to continue negotiations IRNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt have discussed the Gaza war on the phone and agreed to hold more negotiations aimed at bringing an end to Israel's brutal attacks against Palestinians in the besieged territory.
- Iran FM says Tehran received new message from Washington on Gaza Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran has received a new message from Washington claiming that the US seeks a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but they continue to support Israel's genocide in the Palestinian territory in practice.
- Iranian president blames U.S., West for supplying arms to Israel People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has deplored the U.S. and Western supplies of arms and equipment to Israel, whose bombardments have killed nearly 9,500 people in the Gaza Strip.
- Foreign minister: Iran ready to send humanitarian aid to Gaza through Egypt Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is ready to send humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip through Egypt amid the Israeli regime's relentless and devastating war against the Palestinian territory.
- Iran supports global bids for swift ceasefire in besieged Gaza, aid delivery to blockaded territory: President Raeisi Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic supports any joint global effort seeking to establish an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as Israel continues its brutal attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss end to Israel's genocide in Gaza, aid delivery to blockaded territory Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Top diplomats from the two West Asia heavyweights Iran and Saudi Arabia have discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip.
- Iran, Saudi FMs review latest development in Gaza IRNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have discussed the latest developments in occupied Palestinian territories.
- Israeli threat to nuke Gaza shows its real defeat; world must act fast to denuclearize Tel Aviv: Iran FM Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says an Israeli minister's threat to use atomic bombs against the Gaza Strip indicates that the regime has suffered a "real defeat" at the hands of the resistance front.
- Iran: Israel's threat to use nuclear bomb in Gaza 'alarm for whole world' Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned a recent threat by an Israeli extremist minister to use a nuclear bomb against the Gaza Strip, which the regime has brought under a relentless war for a month now.
- Efforts for a Middle East settlement Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2023
- Lavrov: West Pushing Middle East Towards Major War Sputnik 06 Nov 2023 -- Western politicians are provoking a major conflict in the Middle East, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a marathon event at the Znanie Society within the framework of the Russia International Exhibition-Forum.
- EU increases humanitarian aid to Gaza by €25 million European Commission 06 Nov 2023 -- As part of the EU's continued support to people in Gaza, the Commission will provide a further €25 million in humanitarian aid. This quadruples EU humanitarian assistance to over €100 million for Gaza this year.
- Jordan airdrops medical supplies to Gaza hospital People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- A Jordanian Royal Air Force aircraft Monday airdropped urgent medical supplies to the Jordanian field hospital in the Gaza Strip, reported Jordan's state-run Petra News Agency.
- Egyptian president, EU leader discuss development in Gaza People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi held a phone conversation with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.
- Qatari, French FMs urge for Gaza ceasefire People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- Qatari foreign minister expressed the country's deep concern over the "catastrophic deterioration" of humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip when meeting with his French counterpart on Sunday.
- Egypt says "logistic difficulties" caused by Israel delay aid for Gaza People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Sunday that the logistic difficulties imposed by Israel and its repeated bombing of the Rafah border crossing delayed the delivery of aid to the besieged Gaza Strip and placed additional burdens on Egypt.
- Jordanian king, Lebanese PM urge int'l efforts toward Gaza truce People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- King Abdullah II of Jordan and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Sunday called for intensified international efforts to reach a cease-fire in Gaza, according to a statement by Jordan's Royal Hashemite Court.
- Norwegian PM calls for humanitarian pause in Gaza People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- Norway supports the two-state solution to solve conflicts between Hamas and Israel, and calls for a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said.
- MFA statement on inviting ambassadors of Egypt, Israel, and Palestine Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2023 -- On 6 November at the MFA headquarters, deputy chief of Polish diplomacy Paweł Jabłoński held urgent talks with the ambassadors of Egypt, Israel, and Palestine.
- As UNSC rotating president, China says will 'do utmost' to restore peace in Gaza Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- China's Foreign Ministry says the country will work hard to restore peace in Gaza now that it has assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
- South Africa, Chad recall ambassadors from Tel Aviv Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- South Africa and Chad have joined the diplomatic boycott of Israel by recalling their diplomats from Tel Aviv amid the regime's war on the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Israel-Hamas War Poses New Security Challenges for Europe VOA 06 Nov 2023 -- Security alerts ramped up following Islamists attacks in France and Belgium, following a pair of Islamist attacks. A spike in anti-Jewish acts and a string of bomb alerts.
- Russia-Israel: With Gaza War, A Complicated Relationship Gets More Complicated RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- Less than three weeks after Hamas's brutal attack on Israel, leaders of the militant group showed up in Moscow for talks with Russian officials.
- Senior Iranian, Taliban officials meet in Tehran IRNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has met with Acting Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Taliban government Abdul Ghani Baradar in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.
- Vietnam rapidly builds up South China Sea reef Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2023 -- Vietnam has been developing a reef in the Spratly islands in the South China Sea, expanding its reclaimed area more than four times in less than a year, satellite imagery shows.
- UN special envoy meets Iranian FM on Yemen ISNA 06 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg met with Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
- Five dead, over 1,000 trapped in Myanmar city battle Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2023 -- Fighting between the Myanmar military and resistance groups in Sagaing region continued Monday after junta airstrikes over the previous three days killed at least five civilians, one armed group told Radio Free Asia.
- China calls on Myanmar to maintain border stability, safeguard citizens' safety: Chinese senior official Global Times 06 Nov 2023 -- China called on Myanmar to cooperate with China to maintain the stability of the China-Myanmar border, effectively protect the safety of Chinese citizens and property along the border, as well as strengthen the security measures to Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Myanmar, said Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong, during the visit in Myanmar from November 3 to 5, according to China's Foreign Ministry.
- Thailand plans to evacuate 162 of its nationals from Myanmar via China Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2023 -- Thailand's deputy police chief flew to Myanmar on Monday to coordinate the repatriation of 162 Thai nationals who are stuck amid fighting between junta troops and ethnic minority armies near the Chinese border after being rescued from human traffickers.
- China urges Tibetan students to denounce Dalai Lama Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2023 -- China is urging teachers and students in western Tibet to pledge allegiance to the one-party state and denounce the Dalai Lama and what authorities say are his separatist ways, according to two Tibetans living inside Tibet.
- Statement by UNICEF on over 200 days of war leaving a generation of children in Sudan on the brink UNICEF 06 Nov 2023 -- UNICEF calls for redoubled commitment to Sudan, now the largest child displacement crisis in the world
- Sudan crisis has 'effectively put on hold' political dispute over Abyei UN News 06 Nov 2023 -- The war between rival militaries in Sudan has interrupted encouraging signs of dialogue between Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan and "effectively put on hold" talks over disputed Abyei, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Monday.
- The fragile security situation in Abyei is further threatened by conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 06 Nov 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan.
- Climate crisis drives malnutrition in South Sudan to unprecedented levels in flood-affected areas, WFP warns WFP 06 Nov 2023 -- Children in flood-affected parts of South Sudan are expected to face extreme levels of malnutrition in the first half of 2024 as the climate crisis tightens its grip on the country, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today.
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- Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists US Dept. of Justice 06 Nov 2023 -- A Maine man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to participants' questions at the federal educational marathon "Knowledge. First", Moscow, November 6, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2023
- Kremlin Evades Direct Answer To Report That Putin Has Decided To Run In 2024 Vote RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- The Kremlin has neither confirmed nor denied a report on November 6 that President Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March 2024 presidential election, saying only he has "not made any statement" on the issue.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on November 6, 2023 PRC MofA 06 Nov 2023
- New Study Sizes Up How Countries See the US and China VOA 06 Nov 2023 -- Ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in San Francisco, where U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to meet, a study comparing views of China and the U.S. across 24 countries shows that people's views of Washington are more favorable than those of Beijing, especially among high and middle-income countries.
- High-Level US-China Trade Discussions Set for this Week VOA 06 Nov 2023 -- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for talks Thursday and Friday meant to continue a cautious rapprochement on trade between the world's two largest economies.
- New Hong Kong law to extend reach of 'espionage' crimes overseas Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2023 -- Hong Kong security chief Chris Tang has warned that the city will enact more sweeping security laws to 'prevent espionage' that will likely apply to anyone, anywhere in the world, amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent in the wake of the 2019 protest movement.
- Guangdong officials ban Model United Nations over federalism debate Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2023 -- Authorities in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong have banned a Model United Nations group after it re-enacted a historical debate about a federal system for China's provinces and regions, ringing alarm bells in Beijing over a possible resurgence of Cantonese separatism.
- Fleeing China: A Chinese Migrant's Journey Across The Balkans To The EU RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- Waiting at a refugee center in the small northwestern German town of Bramsche, a Chinese migrant recovers after a monthlong journey across the Balkans into the European Union, where he hopes to gain asylum.
- Taiwan's foreign minister on visit to Baltic states CNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Monday embarked on a visit to the three Baltic states, where he will attend forums and give speeches in public to underscore Taiwan's resolve to safeguard democracy with like-minded countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
- Taiwan an international issue rather than a domestic one: new French envoy CNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan is "an issue of international security and not an issue of domestic politics," new French representative to Taiwan Franck Paris said Friday.
- DPP's Lai rejects claims his presidency would heighten risk of war with China CNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential nominee Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Sunday rejected claims that his election would heighten the risk of war with China.
- Mainland optimizes exit-entry services for Taiwan compatriots Global Times 06 Nov 2023 -- The Chinese mainland has optimized exit-entry services for Taiwan compatriots by releasing 10 measures on Monday in a bid to add convenience for Taiwan residents living in East China's Fujian Province and deepen the integrated development across the Taiwan Straits.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 6, 2023 ROC MND 06 Nov 2023
- Three Iranians Detained After Allegedly Assaulting Hijab Adviser In Tehran Subway RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- Three people have been detained following an altercation at a Tehran subway station that erupted over the enforcement of Iran's mandatory hijab law, a sign of the deep discontent among many Iranians over the rule.
- Imprisoned Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Launches Hunger Strike Over Lack Of Medical Care RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has launched a hunger strike to protest against a lack of medical attention after prison officials twice blocked her access to urgently needed hospital care because she will not wear a head scarf.
- Iranian Teacher's Case Sent To Court As Officials Ramp Up Pressure On Educators RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian authorities have referred the case of Masud Zeynalzadeh, who was arrested at the funeral of 17-year-old Armita Garavand, to Tehran's Revolutionary Court in an escalation of their campaign against members of the teachers' union.
- Prime Minister speaks with the President of Iran India MEA 06 Nov 2023
- Meeting with Chairman Zhao Leji Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2023
- Meeting with President Xi Jinping Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2023
- Press Conference - Beijing - People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2023
- Press Conference - Beijing - People's Republic of China Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2023
- Xi meets with Albanese in Beijing, calling PM visit 'opening future' Global Times 06 Nov 2023 -- "Your visit can be described as carrying on the past and opening up the future," Chinese President Xi Jinping told visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Monday afternoon, citing the fact that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the trip made by Gough Whitlam, the first Australian leader to visit China.
- Kazakh Tycoon Related To Former President Released From Prison RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- Kazakh tycoon Qairat Boranbaev, whose daughter is the widow of a grandson of former President Nursultan Nazarbaev, has been released from custody after his prison term was replaced with a parole-like sentence.
- EU Ambassadors Conference 2023: Opening speech by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Nov 2023
- Russia starts repairs of its Baltika data cable in the Gulf of Finland Finnish Government 06 Nov 2023 -- The Russian salvage vessel Spasatel KarevKarev began to repair Rostelecom's Baltika telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland on 6 November.
- Moldova's elections peaceful and efficient, but marred by sweeping restrictive measures amid national security concerns: international observers OSCE 06 Nov 2023 -- Moldova's local elections were calm and efficiently managed with candidates mostly able to campaign freely, but the broad powers of the government commission for exceptional situations were used to restrict freedom of speech and association as well as the right to stand, while interference from abroad and widespread allegations of vote buying throughout the campaign were of concern, international observers said in a statement today.
- Mayor Of Moldovan Capital Reelected In Blow To President's Pro-Western Party RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- Incumbent Ion Ceban has been reelected as mayor of Moldova's capital, Chisinau, preliminary results showed on November 6, in a potential setback for pro-Western President Maia Sandu's ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) as the government presses ahead with reforms to advance the country's candidacy to join the European Union and leave Moscow's orbit.
- Laos punished 78 border security officers for bribery in June Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2023 -- Laos has disciplined 78 police, immigration and border officers for accepting bribes to allow Chinese citizens to cross the China-Laos border illegally, a police notice that was recently released to the public said.
- World Bank will temporarily host 'loss and damage' climate fund despite concerns Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2023 -- Intensive negotiations in a last-ditch effort to establish a climate-related "loss and damage" fund ended with a decision to designate the World Bank as the trustee and temporary host for the first four years despite reservations.
- Wider Europe Briefing: The EU's Big Enlargement Verdict And Sweden's Final NATO Hurdle RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023
- Pro-Western Candidate Wins Sofia Mayoral Race RFE/RL 06 Nov 2023 -- Vassil Terziev, the candidate of the reformist pro-Western coalition We Continue the Change/Democratic Bulgaria has won a crucial runoff mayoral race in the capital, Sofia, almost-complete results showed early on November 6.
- World News in Brief: Sudan and South Sudan updates, Ukraine heritage under fire in Odesa UN News 06 Nov 2023 -- Sudan's children need immediate support from the international community to prevent the country from becoming "another forgotten humanitarian catastrophe" said the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Monday.
- Nepal quake: UN response continues, as aftershocks leave families traumatized UN News 06 Nov 2023 -- UN agencies in Nepal continue their response to the deadly earthquake that struck western parts of the country over the weekend, claiming 153 lives, injuring over 330 and forcing thousands to spend nights in the open amid freezing temperatures.
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