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• U.S. Strikes Enemy Weapons Storage Facility in Syria DoD News 09 Nov 2023 -- U.S. military forces conducted a self-defense strike, Nov. 8, on a facility in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups. This strike was conducted by two F-15 aircraft against a weapons storage depot, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in a statement yesterday.
• Defense Official Said U.S. Won't Hesitate to Defend Its Troops in Middle East DoD News 09 Nov 2023 -- Over the last three weeks, Iran-backed militia groups have attacked U.S. bases and facilities in Iraq and Syria 41 times. The U.S. has defended itself against those attacks and will continue to do so, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East said.
• Iran-Backed Militias Respond to US Strike with More Attacks VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- Iranian-backed militias do not appear to be backing down despite a U.S. airstrike thought to have largely destroyed a key weapons storage facility in eastern Syria.
• New rocket attack hits US Ain Al-Asad base in Iraq IRNA 09 Nov 2023 -- Iraqi resistance forces have launched yet another attack on Ain Al-Asad military base that houses American forces in the Arab country.
• 9 killed in U.S. airstrikes in Syria People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- At least nine militants were killed in after-midnight U.S. airstrikes on military sites in Syria's eastern province of Deir al-Zour, a war monitor reported Thursday.
• Iran denies involvement in attack on U.S. forces in Syria, Iraq People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- The Iranian envoy to the United Nations (UN) said that Iran "has never been involved in any attack or action against U.S. forces in Syria and Iraq," the official news agency IRNA reported on Wednesday.
• Fierce Clashes Between US Forces, Syrian Army Underway in Syria's Deir ez-Zor - Reports Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- Fierce clashes between US forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on one side and the Syrian army and its allies on the other have broken out in Deir ez-Zor Governorate in eastern Syria, Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen reported Thursday, citing a source.
• US Again Strikes Iran-Backed Weapons Facility in Syria VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- U.S. forces have struck another weapons storage facility in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced Thursday.
• U.S. forces strike positions in Syria's Deir al-Zour People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- U.S. forces struck positions in Syria's eastern province of Deir al-Zour after midnight Thursday, according to Syria's pro-government Sham FM radio and the Pentagon.
• Airbase hosting US troops in Iraq targeted with drones Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Resistance forces have targeted an airbase hosting US troops in Iraq, according to media reports.
• Yemen's Houthis say down U.S. drone in Red Sea People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- Yemen's Houthi militia on Wednesday said it shot down a U.S. drone in the Red Sea.
• Yemen says it has downed US spy drone IRNA 09 Nov 2023 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced that they shot down a US spy drone operating in Yemeni airspace, stressing that they have the right to defend their country and confront threats.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 09 Nov 2023
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Off-Camera, On-the-Record Remarks to Traveling Press Enroute to India DoD 09 Nov 2023
• Wheeler Army Airfield Ramps Up Operations to Support 25th Infantry Division's JPMRC Army News 09 Nov 2023 -- The normally quiet airstrips of Wheeler Army Airfield have transformed into a buzzing hub of military activity as airfield operations increase their support the 25th Infantry Division's Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Capability (JPMRC) exercise. The airfield, which traditionally accommodates helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and unmanned aerial systems, has expanded its operations to include large fixed-wing aircraft, significantly increasing its traffic and operational intensity.
• T-7A Red Hawk arrival at Edwards AFB reflects integrated team effort US Air Force 09 Nov 2023 -- The first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk successfully arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, Nov. 8. The milestone formally commences the Air Force's developmental flight test campaign for the aircraft, aimed at fielding a replacement pilot training capability for the 1960's-era Northrop T-38 Talon.
• USS New York Arrives in New York City US Navy 09 Nov 2023 -- The Amphibious Assault Ship USS New York (LPD 21) arrived in New York Harbor, Nov. 8, kicking off the week-long 2023 Veterans Day New York celebration.
• F-35, HMS Prince of Wales Flight Trials Yield Data for Future Operational Capability US Navy 09 Nov 2023 -- A third phase of F-35 Lightning II developmental test (DT-3) flight trials aboard U.K. Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers concluded over the weekend when two short takeoff vertical landing (STOVL) test jets launched from the HMS Prince of Wales (R09) ski jump following almost four weeks of flight test off the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.
• Secretary General welcomes Germany's NATO contributions, support to Ukraine NATO 09 Nov 2023 -- In a visit to Berlin on Thursday (9 November 2023), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked Chancellor Olaf Scholz for Germany's major contributions to NATO and strong support for Ukraine.
• Deputy Secretary General at the 12th Aspen-GMF Bucharest Forum urges the defence of democratic values NATO 09 Nov 2023 -- In a speech on Thursday (9 November 2023), NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mircea Geoană, called for everyone to stand up for the values we cherish and uphold our shared responsibilities.
• Secretary General: Through NATO, we can build a secure cyberspace for all NATO 09 Nov 2023 -- Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the first annual NATO Cyber Defence Conference in Berlin, Germany on Thursday (9 November 2023).
• Speech by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the NATO Cyber Conference in Berlin Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 Nov 2023
• 40N6: The New Missile That Doubled Russia's Air Defenses Range Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- The already-famous Russian S-400 air defense system made headlines this week after it was used to attack a target in the Ukrainian conflict zone with a new type of long-range missile.
• Russia's Naval Drones May Bring Unpleasant 'Surprise' for Enemies Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- The ongoing armed conflicts in various parts of the globe have, among other things, highlighted the significant role drones play in modern warfare.
• About 410,000 Russians Accepted to Military in 2023 - Security Council Deputy Chairman Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- About 410,000 Russians have joined the armed forces since the beginning of 2023, Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.
• DOD Implores Congress to Provide Ukraine Defense Funding DoD News 09 Nov 2023 -- The Defense Department is beseeching Congress to pass the supplemental budget request that President Joe Biden initially made in August to continue to meet Ukraine's battlefield needs, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, who held a news conference today.
• NATO Admits Lack of Production Capacity to Meet Ukraine's Requests Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană made the comments during a working visit to the Romanian capital to take part in the Bucharest Forum on November 2.
• Slovakian gov't rejects military aid package for Ukraine People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- The Slovakian government on Wednesday rejected a 14th package of military aid for Ukraine worth 40.3 million euros (43.1 million U.S. dollars), local media has reported.
• Canadian Navy Makes Waves in Western Pacific VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- A dangerous encounter between a Chinese jet fighter and a Canadian helicopter over the South China Sea has called attention to Canada's heightened interest in the Western Pacific, including participation in patrols through the disputed Taiwan Strait.
• Austin Arrives in New Delhi Amid Strides in U.S., India Defense Innovation DoD News 09 Nov 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in New Delhi today, kicking off his ninth official visit to the Indo-Pacific.
• Raksha Mantri & US Secretary of Defence to co-chair India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue & hold bilateral talks on November 10, 2023 India PIB 09 Nov 2023 -- US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin is visiting India on November 09 & 10, 2023 to co-chair the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue and conduct a bilateral meeting with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
• Romania - M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks DSCA 09 Nov 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.53 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• US, S Korea vow to bolster alliance to confront global challenges Radio Free Asia 09 Nov 2023 -- The United States and South Korea have reiterated to boost their security cooperation to jointly deal with the likes of North Korea and Russia amid global challenges in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin At a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Republic of Korea President Yoon US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2023
• Gaza War Complicates Biden's Meeting with Indonesia's Widodo VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- What had been expected to be a workmanlike meeting Monday between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo, has become more sensitive in light of widespread Muslim anger over Israel's devastating anti-terror campaign in Gaza.
• Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure | Joint Base Andrews, MD The White House 09 Nov 2023
• Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure The White House 09 Nov 2023
• Press Gaggle with NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby The White House 09 Nov 2023
• Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton En Route Belvidere, IL The White House 09 Nov 2023

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 9 November 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 09 Nov 2023

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 9th, 19:40 Israel Defense Forces 09 Nov 2023
• Daily Recap: Hamas - Israel War November 9th, 2023 - Day 34 Israel Defense Forces 09 Nov 2023
• Prime Minister's Office National Public Diplomacy Directorate Demands that Immediate Action be Taken Regarding "Photographers in the Service of Hamas" Israel - Prime Minister 09 Nov 2023
• Israeli PM reaffirms "no cease-fire in Gaza without release of hostages" People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel will not agree to a cease-fire in Gaza unless the hostages seized by Hamas on Oct. 7 are freed.
• Zionist soldiers attack Jenin; fierce clashes break out with Palestinian resistance forces IRNA 09 Nov 2023 -- Palestinian resistance forces have been engaged in fierce clashes with Zionist forces in Jenin refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank on Thursday.
• Hamas says destroys 136 Israeli military vehicles in Gaza People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced on Wednesday that it had attacked at least 136 Israeli military vehicles, forcing them out of service.
• Palestinian death toll climbs to 10,569 in Gaza: ministry People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- At least 10,569 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the Gaza-based Palestinian Health Ministry said Wednesday.
• Hezbollah announces hitting several Israeli targets 'in support of Palestinians' Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has announced striking several targets across the northern part of the occupied territories in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who have come under a relentless Israeli war.
• Heavy fighting continues in Gaza as Israel, US reject ceasefire Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Israeli troops and Palestinian fighters are locked in heavy, close quarters fighting in Gaza City, with the White House announcing that Tel Aviv has agreed to daily four-hour military pauses in northern Gaza but rejecting a full ceasefire.
• Ceasefire in Gaza Depends on US as Washington 'Fully Controls' Conflict - Hamas Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- A ceasefire in Gaza depends on the United States as it "fully controls" the Middle East conflict, Hamas Political Bureau member Mousa Abu Marzouq said on Thursday.
• 70% of Gaza's electricity grid destroyed in Israeli war: Report Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Officials in the Gaza Strip, which has come under a hugely deadly and devastating Israeli war, have reportedly said that the occupying regime's aggression has so far destroyed 70 percent of the coastal sliver's electricity grid.
• $20 million appeal to support Palestine labour market UN News 09 Nov 2023 -- The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking $20 million to respond to the critical needs of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian workers and employers affected by the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.
• UNRWA Situation Report #26 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem (all information valid as of 8 November 2023 at 18:30 local time) UNRWA 09 Nov 2023
• UNRWA launches US$ 481 million appeal for the occupied Palestinian Territory UNRWA 09 Nov 2023 -- In response to the unprecedented devastation in the Gaza Strip and increasing needs in the West Bank, UNRWA is launching an expanded Flash Appeal for the occupied Palestinian territory.
• Statement of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Mr. Philippe Lazzarini at International Conference on Gaza - Paris UNRWA 09 Nov 2023
• Israel-Palestine crisis: Silence the guns, UN relief chief tells Paris forum UN News 09 Nov 2023 -- The UN's top relief official Martin Griffiths travelled to the Paris humanitarian conference on Gaza on Thursday to issue an appeal for a significant break in the fighting there, urging greater protection for displaced civilians.
• Gaza: 'Humanitarian pauses' will need coordination with the UN UN News 09 Nov 2023 -- Any plans for short-term pauses in the fighting in Gaza must be carried out in coordination with the UN and following agreement by all sides, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General said on Thursday during his regular press briefing from New York.
• White House: Israel to Begin Four-Hour Pauses in Northern Gaza VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- The White House says Israel will start to implement four-hour daily pauses in its military operation against Hamas in areas of northern Gaza, starting Thursday.
• US Stands Firm With Israel Amid Conflict, State Department Tells VOA VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. says it has an obligation to "stand with our friends" and support Israel as it continues its operation against militant group Hamas in the wake of the stunning October 7 attack that left more than 1,400 Israelis dead.
• Time over for Tel Aviv to continue crimes: Iranian FM IRNA 09 Nov 2023 -- The Iranian foreign minister has said that foundation of the fake Zionist regime is shaky and the time for it to continue its crimes is running out.
• Top Iranian legal expert urges UN to report on crimes of Israel in Gaza Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- A senior Iranian legal expert has called on 16 special rapporteurs of the United Nations to report on the crimes of Israel against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Iran FM: Time running out for Israel to continue its crimes; future belongs to Palestine Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has asserted that time is running out for Israel to continue its brutal aggression against the Gaza Strip as it nears its collapse.
• Iran: G7 expected to fulfill responsibility, stop support for Gaza genocide Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Iran says the Group of Seven (G7) was expected to fulfill its international responsibilities vis-à-vis Israel's war crimes and condemn genocide in Gaza as the regime pushes ahead with its criminal acts against the besieged Strip.
• Paris Conference Mobilizes Aid for Gaza VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron gave opening remarks on Thursday in Paris at an aid conference for Gaza, stressing that "all lives have equal worth."
• Speech by President von der Leyen at the International Humanitarian Conference for the Civilian Population in Gaza European Commission 09 Nov 2023
• Minister of State Lindner prior to his departure for the international humanitarian conference for Gaza's civilian population in Paris Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 Nov 2023
• Canada allocates funding for partners responding to humanitarian needs in Gaza, West Bank and neighbouring areas Canada 09 Nov 2023 -- The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, participated today in the International Humanitarian Conference for the Civilian Population in Gaza held on the sidelines of the 2023 Paris Peace Forum.
• Denmark sends new humanitarian aid package to the civilian population in Gaza Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark 09 Nov 2023 -- The conflict between Israel and the terrorist organisation Hamas has led to a growing humanitarian catastrophe and protection crisis for civilians.
• Gaza aid conference kicks off in France; hope of improving situation is slim: experts Global Times 09 Nov 2023 -- Amid worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in a conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza held in Paris, France, on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron urged to protect civilians, and called for a humanitarian pause very quickly and "work towards a ceasefire," Chinese experts said that while the meeting aimed at seeking consensus on offering humanitarian aid to Gaza, the hope of improving the situation is slim.
• Norway participates in humanitarian conference for the people of Gaza Government of Norway 09 Nov 2023 -- State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær is representing Norway at the humanitarian conference in support of the people of Gaza on November 9 in Paris.
• Johan Forssell took part in international humanitarian conference for Gaza's civilian population Government Offices of Sweden 09 Nov 2023 -- Today, 9 November, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell has attended an international conference in Paris on support to the civilian population in Gaza.
• Minister Zbigniew Rau attends high-level conference in Paris Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Nov 2023 -- On 9 November, the head of Polish diplomacy took part in a conference summoned on the initiative of President Macron and focusing on the humanitarian aid and current situation in the Gaza Strip.
• Yemen vows to keep up pro-Palestine operations until Israel ends Gaza war Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has vowed to continue operations in support of the innocent people of the Gaza Strip until Israel ends its bloody onslaught on the besieged Palestinian territory.
• "ECO's stance is very important for the cessation of the bloodshed in Gaza" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 09 Nov 2023 -- Addressing the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), President Erdoğan said: "The stance we as the Economic Cooperation Organization are to display is very important for the cessation of the bloodshed in Gaza. It is of utmost importance for us to raise our voices collectively to defend our Palestinian cause."
• Foreign Secretary arrives in Saudi Arabia to drive diplomatic efforts on the conflict in Gaza and Southern Israel UK FCDO 09 Nov 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has travelled to Saudi Arabia and will hold high-level talks with regional foreign ministers.
• The UK will work with our partners towards a two-state solution: UK statement at the UN Fourth Committee UK FCDO 09 Nov 2023 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador to the General Assembly Richard Croker at the UN Fourth Committee.
• Pacific Island Nations Show Strong Support for Israel at UN VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- More than 13,000 kilometers from Jerusalem, in the Marshall Islands, stands an Israeli consulate. It's one of only 10 foreign missions in the Marshalls, a symbol of the strong link between the South Pacific islands and the state of Israel.
• Egypt rejects US plan for Gaza, says will not play a role in removing Hamas: Report Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- The Egyptian government has reportedly rejected the United States' proposal to temporarily take administrative control of the Gaza Strip, stressing that Cairo will never play a role in removing the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.
• Foreign Secretary arrives in Saudi Arabia to drive diplomatic efforts on the conflict in Gaza and Southern Israel UK FCDO 09 Nov 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has travelled to Saudi Arabia and will hold high-level talks with regional Foreign Ministers.
• Telephone call between Federal Chancellor Scholz and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Al-Sisi Germany - Federal Government 09 Nov 2023
• Questions Over Gaza's Postwar Future Remain Unanswered VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- As Israel Defense Forces commanders claim that Hamas fighters have lost control of the north of the Gaza strip — and its troops enter the center of Gaza City — a central question remains unanswered: What will happen to the devastated Palestinian territory after the war between Israel and Hamas militants is over?

Other Conflicts

• While Tens Of Thousands Of Afghans Leave Pakistan For Afghanistan, Returnees From Iran Spike Too RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- As tens of thousands of Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan arrive in Afghanistan, there has been a much quieter exodus along its western border, where the number of Afghans coming back from Iran has doubled during the past month.
• US shadow grows over South China Sea Global Times 09 Nov 2023 -- In a video message to the Opening Ceremony of the Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance 2023 held on Wednesday in South China's Hainan Province, China's top diplomat Wang Yi reiterated China's commitment to settling disputes and disagreements through dialogue and consultation while warning against maritime bloc confrontations.
• Israeli attack targets military positions near Syrian capital: war monitor People's Daily 09 Nov 2023 -- Three explosions reverberated across the Syrian capital of Damascus on Wednesday night, which appeared to be Israeli strikes targeting military sites nearby, according to a war monitor.
• Junta chief warns that ethnic offensive will 'break Myanmar into pieces' Radio Free Asia 09 Nov 2023 -- An offensive by ethnic armed groups in Myanmar's northern Shan state will "break the country into pieces" if left unchecked, said junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, in a rare admission of the operation's success against the military since its launch late last month.
• Displaced villagers face food shortages after attack in Myanmar Radio Free Asia 09 Nov 2023 -- More than 30,000 Myanmar residents are fleeing after a battle erupted between junta forces and a resistance group, residents and aid workers told Radio Free Asia.
• Unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean: Council prolongs restrictive measures EC/CEU 09 Nov 2023 -- The Council today renewed its restrictive measures imposed in view of Türkiye's unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean in 2019, for an additional year, until 30 November 2024.

News Reports

• Joint Statement on U.S.-Paraguay Cybersecurity and Digital Cooperation US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Paraguay on the occasion of Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez's November 9-10 visit to Asunción.
• Brazil Police Arrest 2 Suspected Hezbollah Affiliates Plotting Terrorist Attacks Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- The Brazilian Federal Police launched a counter-terrorism operation in the states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais, announcing on Wednesday that two suspected terrorists with links to Lebanese movement Hezbollah have been arrested.
• READOUT: Under Secretary Brian Nelson's Roundtable with Private Sector on Countering Hamas Fundraising US Treasury 09 Nov 2023 -- Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson today convened money services businesses (MSBs), including virtual asset service providers (VASPs); payment processors; and blockchain analytic companies, to highlight recent Treasury actions to counter illicit finance, including in the virtual asset ecosystem, and to hear the group's perspectives on techniques used by terrorist groups like Hamas to raise and move funds.
• Foreign National Charged with International Drug Trafficking US Dept. of Justice 09 Nov 2023 -- An indictment was unsealed in the District of Columbia today charging a foreign national with international fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana trafficking.
• Two MS-13 Gang Members Sentenced for Murder Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 09 Nov 2023 -- Two La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members were sentenced for conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering in connection with their participation in the Weedams Locos Salvatrucha (WLS) clique of the MS-13 gang.
• United States Welcomes the Republic of Bulgaria to the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2023 -- The Republic of Bulgaria became the 32nd nation to sign the Artemis Accords at a ceremony hosted by NASA on Thursday.
• Excerpts from the briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, November 9, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Nov 2023
• Media statements by presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan President of Russia 09 Nov 2023 -- Vladimir Putting and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made statements for the media following the Russia-Kazakhstan talks.
• Russia-Kazakhstan talks President of Russia 09 Nov 2023 -- Vladimir Putting and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made statements for the media following the Russia-Kazakhstan talks.
• Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum President of Russia 09 Nov 2023 -- Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part, via videoconference, in the plenary session of the 19th Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum.
• Putin, Toqaev Discuss Bilateral Cooperation In Astana RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a rare foreign trip since he launched the invasion of Ukraine in February last year, discussed bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership issues with his Kazakh counterpart, Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev, in Astana on November 9.
• Russia, Kazakhstan Sign Joint Statement, Action Plan for Cooperation Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Kazakh counterpart, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, have signed a joint statement and a plan of joint action between the two countries for 2024-2026 following the bilateral talks in the Kazakh capital of Astana.
• Payments in National Currencies Between Russia, Kazakhstan Expanding - Putin Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- Payments in national currencies between Russia and Kazakhstan are expanding, with one of the priorities in the bilateral economic ties being agricultural cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
• Kazakhstan to Supply China With Uranium - State Company Sputnik 09 Nov 2023 -- Kazakh state uranium company Kazatomprom has signed a deal with the China National Uranium Company to supply the country with uranium, the Kazakh company announced on Thursday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on November 9, 2023 PRC MofA 09 Nov 2023
• Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Ahead of Bilateral Meetings with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People's Republic of China US Treasury 09 Nov 2023
• US Treasury Secretary to Meet Chinese Vice Premier in What Analysts See as Act of Diplomacy VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen kicks off two days of talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng Thursday as the U.S. looks to manage tensions with Beijing and keep dialogue open on a range of issues from climate change to trade and defense.
• China, US launch new round of trade talks amid rising expectations for improved ties Global Times 09 Nov 2023 -- China and the US are set to launch a fresh round of economic and trade talks, as Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are scheduled to start two days of meetings in San Francisco on Thursday US time, in yet another major development in rapidly intensifying engagements between the two countries to stabilize bilateral ties and pave the way for potential higher-level talks.
• China, Russia vow to safeguard world prosperity, stability and boost military cooperation as Putin meets senior Chinese military officer Global Times 09 Nov 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with senior Chinese military officer Zhang Youxia on Wednesday (local time) in Moscow, with the two sides stressing the importance of safeguarding world prosperity and stability with joined hands. Chinese expert on Thursday said the pair's pragmatic cooperation would inject positivity and certainty into a chaotic world.
• Countries in Crisis Top Recipients of Chinese Aid VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- Russia, Venezuela and Pakistan are the top three recipients of Chinese development funding in the past two decades, but the crisis-riddled countries may be losing attraction for Beijing.
• Washington 'denied' Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong's asylum bid Radio Free Asia 09 Nov 2023 -- Trump administration officials rejected a request for political asylum from jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong just before Beijing imposed a draconian security law on the city, according to a new book about democracy movements in Hong Kong and China.
• China's central bank vows to promote yuan internationalization Global Times 09 Nov 2023 -- The People's Bank of China, the central bank, vows to promote the internationalization of the Chinese yuan in a steady and prudent manner, with a series of targets set for the opening-up of the financial market. Facilitation of the use of the yuan as an international currency is an important highlight.
• Taiwanese fleet to join U.S. mutual maritime assistance program CNA 09 Nov 2023 -- A fleet of 155 private Taiwanese vessels has been assembled to join a mutual maritime assistance program led by the United States Coast Guard, Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) said Wednesday.
• Chinese rocket flew above atmosphere over Taiwan: Defense Ministry CNA 09 Nov 2023 -- A Chinese rocket carrying a satellite flew over Taiwan Thursday night but was traveling on a trajectory above the atmosphere, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
• PLA's aircraft carrier Shandong transits Taiwan Straits following far sea drill Global Times 09 Nov 2023 -- The aircraft carrier Shandong of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday made a transit in the Taiwan Straits immediately after having completed a far sea exercise in the West Pacific, in a move that observers said deters secessionists on the island of Taiwan and the external interference forces.
• Taiwan authorities: Chinese aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait Radio Free Asia 09 Nov 2023 -- Taiwanese authorities Thursday "deployed appropriate forces" to respond to a transit by the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, the Ministry of National Defense (MOND) in Taipei said.
• China urges UK to stop using trade to enhance ties with Taiwan Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- China has urged the United Kingdom to refrain from using trade to enhance relations with Taiwan, expressing its strong opposition to any form of official contact between London and the self-ruled island.
• Taiwan Seeks Deeper Relations with Baltic States Despite Chinese Opposition VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's foreign minister, Joseph Wu, embarks on a diplomatic tour to the Baltic region this week, delivering speeches at research groups in Latvia and Estonia and exchanging views on ways to deepen bilateral ties with lawmakers in all three countries.
• Shandong heading north after passing through Taiwan Strait: MND CNA 09 Nov 2023 -- The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong was detected in waters off of northern Taiwan early Thursday after sailing through the Taiwan Strait, according to the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 9, 2023 ROC MND 09 Nov 2023
• Blinken Slams 'Growing, Dangerous' Russia-North Korea Military Ties VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned what he said was the "growing and dangerous" military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, following reports that Pyongyang is supplying weapons for Moscow's war in Ukraine.
• Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (November 09, 2023) India MEA 09 Nov 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Before a Working Breakfast US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2023
• Iranian Ministry Bans Ads Using Images Of Popular Actresses Over Hijab Opposition RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Guidance Ministry has banned the promotional use of images of two prominent actresses who have voiced opposition to the mandatory hijab law from the newly released film Popular.
• Iran condemns G7's "baseless" accusations People's Daily 10 Nov 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Thursday strongly condemned the "baseless" accusations leveled against Tehran by the Group of Seven (G7) as well as the British and Japanese ministers.
• Spanish PM offers amnesty to Catalan separatists in deal to remain in power Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has secured a controversial deal to remain in power by offering amnesty to Catalan separatists.
• Bangladeshi police clash with thousands of garment workers Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Police in Bangladesh have clashed with thousands of garment factory workers who have rejected a government-offered about a 50 percent pay rise.
• Top Candlelight Party official resigns, joins newly formed party Radio Free Asia 09 Nov 2023 -- The Candlelight Party's vice president announced his resignation from the main opposition party, telling reporters on Thursday that he will join the newly formed National Power Party.
• Unhappy About Ukraine War, More And More Moldovan Priests Are Leaving Russian-Led Orthodox Church RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- Sitting in the darkened nave of the church where he has led prayers and provided spiritual support for 19 years, a silver crucifix pendant standing out against his black cassock, Teodor Pelin chooses his words carefully.
• EU Says It Expects Moldova To Implement More Sanctions Against Russia RFE/RL 09 Nov 2023 -- Moldova has to take further steps in aligning itself with the European Union's punitive measures and sanctions against Russia, the bloc's executive body recommended in its annual progress report that advocates the conditional opening of membership negotiations with Chisinau.
• World News in Brief: 'Outrage' over Black Sea attack, funding pledge to alleviate El Niño, breast cancer alert UN News 09 Nov 2023 -- The UN's top aid official in Ukraine said on Thursday she was "outraged" over a Russian attack on a civilian ship in the Black Sea Port of Pivdennyi in Odesa which left a local port worker dead, and crew members injured.
• As Somalia faces once-in-a-century flooding, UN relief wing releases $25 million to jumpstart life-saving assistance UNOCHA 09 Nov 2023 -- With nearly 1.2 million people in Somalia already affected by heavy rains and flooding and more expected, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released US$25 million to help people in the country brace against the impact of these disasters.
• Q&A: Pita Limjaroenrat, Thailand's Rising Political Star, on Hiatus VOA 09 Nov 2023 -- Pita Limjaroenrat, the progressive leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), which won the biggest bloc in Thailand's parliament in the May national election, is on a political hiatus. The military-appointed Senate blocked his bid to become prime minister and the conservative Constitutional Court tossed legal curveballs to keep him sidelined. Pita, a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School and the MIT Sloan School of Management, sat down with VOA Thai on October 31 just after receiving recognition from Time magazine as a leader of the future. This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.