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• Iran not behind resistance front's decision to attack US-run bases in Iraq, Syria: FM Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country has had no role in the recent attacks by resistance groups in Iraq and Syria on US-run bases.
• Pentagon Says Shot Down Drone From Yemen Headed Toward US Ship, No Casualties Involved Sputnik 16 Nov 2023 -- A US guided-missile destroyer in the Red Sea shot down a drone launched from Yemen in the direction of the warship, a US Defense Department spokesperson said in a statement to Sputnik.
• 'Yemen reserves right to respond to US attack on drones' IRNA 16 Nov 2023 -- A member of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen says Yemen reserves the right to respond to US attacks on their drones.

Defense Policy / Programs

• DOD, Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense Enter Into Security of Supply Arrangement DoD 16 Nov 2023 -- The Department of Defense today announced entrance into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) with the Republic of Korea.
• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Ms. Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks to Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto During Bilat Upon Arrival to Jakarta DoD 16 Nov 2023
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia for the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus DoD 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III On-The-Record Gaggle in Jakarta With Traveling Press DoD 16 Nov 2023
• Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks' Meeting With the Defense Business Board DoD 16 Nov 2023
• Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office Launches Access to Digital On-Demand Learning Platform DoD 16 Nov 2023 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) announced the launch of "Digital On-Demand" today, an initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge by providing access to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Horizon's library of learning resources for the DoD enterprise.
• DOD Official Describes Crucial Role of National Defense Strategy DoD News 16 Nov 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III calls the National Defense Strategy the department's "North Star," and officials throughout the world are working to implement the strategy and link the strategy to resources, said Mara Karlin, who is performing the duties of the deputy undersecretary of defense for policy.
• DOD Makes Incremental Progress Toward Clean Audit DoD News 16 Nov 2023 -- The Defense Department is making progress toward the goal of a clean audit, said Michael J. McCord, the undersecretary of defense comptroller and DOD's chief financial officer.
• Fort Cavazos Garrison support sustains Remagen Ready Army News 16 Nov 2023 -- Several days of rain provided much needed water to Belton Lake, but also created dense, muddy terrain that was a challenge to maneuver in, let alone conduct the largest combat exercise here in three years.
• US Air Force concludes participation in multinational Atlantic Trident 2023 exercise US Air Force 16 Nov 2023 -- RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall concluded their participation in Atlantic Trident 2023 Nov. 10, after working alongside French and British aircrews.
• Milestone met in 6th annual financial statement audit year US Air Force 16 Nov 2023 -- The Department of the Air Force recently concluded its sixth full financial statement audit cycle and accomplished a significant milestone for fiscal year 2023.
• Department of the Navy Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Statement Audit Demonstrates Accelerated Progress Aligned with its Financial Management Strategy US Navy 16 Nov 2023 -- The Department of the Navy (DON) completed its sixth annual financial statement audit. "The Department continues its work to improve the reliability and accuracy of our financial data, increasing its utility for decision-making that directly supports our enduring priorities," noted Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro in his Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Agency Financial Report message.
• Future USS Thad Cochran Marks Start of Fabrication US Navy 16 Nov 2023 -- The Navy and HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division marked the start of fabrication for the future USS Thad Cochran (DDG 135) with a ceremony at HII's shipyard, Nov. 13.
• Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group teams up with ESPS Méndez Núñez for Mediterranean operations US Navy 16 Nov 2023 -- Spanish Navy frigate ESPS Méndez Núñez (F104) joined the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) to participate in routine operations and conduct training events in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 8.
• Keel Authenticated for Future Billy Frank Jr. US Navy 16 Nov 2023 -- The keel for the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), the Navy's 6th Navajo-class platform, was laid at Austal USA's shipyard in Mobile, Nov. 14.
• NPS Consortium Advances Innovative Naval Applications of Additive Manufacturing US Navy 16 Nov 2023 -- Conducting applied research in the operating environment, a team based at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is quickly becoming a key player in the acceleration of adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) - a technology critical to sustainment in austere, contested environments.
• Secretary General welcomes Latvian President to NATO for talks on Ukraine support, deterrence and defence NATO 16 Nov 2023 -- Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs to NATO Headquarters on Thursday (16 November 2023) to discuss continued support for Ukraine and the ongoing implementation of decisions taken at the Vilnius Summit.
• Russia loads nuclear-capable ICBM into launch silo: Ministry Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Russia has loaded an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) equipped with a nuclear-capable hypersonic glide vehicle into a launch silo, the defense ministry says, two weeks after Moscow quit a global pact banning nuclear weapons tests.
• Russian Deputy Defence Minister Aleksandr Fomin takes part in ADMM-Plus Russia MoD 16 Nov 2023 -- Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin took part in the 10th ADMM-Plus (ASEAN Defence Ministers and Dialogue Partners), which was held on 16 November 2023 in Jakarta (Republic of Indonesia).
• Corvette Rezkiy of Pacific Fleet conduct anti-submarine exercise in Peter the Great Bay Russia MoD 16 Nov 2023 -- The crew of the corvette Rezkiy of the Pacific Fleet held a training exercise on detection and destruction of the mock enemy submarine in Peter the Great Bay.
• Chief of CSTO Joint Staff holds briefing on results of Combat Brotherhood 2023 joint exercise in Moscow Russia MoD 16 Nov 2023 -- International Multimedia Press Centre of the Rossiya Segodnya International Media Group hosted a briefing by Chief of the Joint Staff of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov, in the format of a video bridge between Moscow-Yerevan-Minsk-Astana-Bishkek, on the main results of the Combat Brotherhood 2023 joint operational-strategic exercise.
• Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces Oleg Salyukov holds briefing with military attaches from 54 countries Russia MoD 16 Nov 2023 -- Today in Moscow, Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces General of the Army Oleg Salyukov held a briefing with representatives of the military-diplomatic corps of foreign states. The event was attended by 80 military attaches from 54 countries.
• Boeing E-7A: How Can Russia Counter NATO's New AWACS Aircraft? Sputnik 16 Nov 2023 -- NATO has recently announced its intent to upgrade the military bloc's aging fleet of E-3A AWACS early warning and control aircraft.
• DOD Aims to Ensure Availability of Spare Parts to Sustain Ukraine-Bound F-16s DoD News 16 Nov 2023 -- The Defense Department is already participating in providing training to help ready Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16 aircraft. The U.S. also expects to be ready to make sure spare parts are available for those aircraft.
• Ukrainian paramedics complete first-aid training organised by NATO and Romania NATO 16 Nov 2023 -- Around 200 Ukrainian medics have completed NATO training that will help Ukraine's healthcare system to cope with the devastating impact of Russia's war.
• China, Pakistan hold first joint naval patrol to safeguard China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- Amid an ongoing joint exercise, Chinese and Pakistani naval warships are for the first time conducting a joint maritime patrol in the northern Arabian Sea, a move experts said on Thursday is part of the two countries' concrete actions to safeguard the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
• China's aircraft carrier formation conducts far-sea training: defense spokesperson People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- The Shandong aircraft carrier formation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy conducted far-sea training recently, a Chinese defense spokesperson said Thursday.
• DAY 2 2023 EDITION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE (IPRD-2023) India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2023 (IPRD-2023), the annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy, continued today in New Delhi
• LAUNCH OF 'AMINI', FOURTH SHIP OF ASW SWC (GRSE) PROJECT ON 16 NOV 23 AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- 'Amini', the 4th of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on 16 Nov 23 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with his Indonesian & Vietnamese counterparts on the sidelines of 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus in Jakarta India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with his Indonesian and Vietnamese counterparts on the sidelines of 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 16, 2023
• INDIA - SRI LANKA JOINT EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI - 2023 COMMENCED TODAY India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- The ninth edition of Joint Military exercise "Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023" commenced today in Aundh (Pune)
• INDIAN NAVY COMPLETES SECOND GULF OF GUINEA ANTI PIRACY PATROL INS SUMEDHA FURTHERS INDIA'S NATIONAL INTERESTS India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- INS Sumedha is on an Extended Range Operational Deployment and is currently operating in the Atlantic Ocean along the West Coast of Africa
• India committed to freedom of navigation, overflight & unimpeded lawful commerce in international waters: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Indonesia India PIB 16 Nov 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh attended the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 16, 2023
• EU Ministers of Defence convened in Brussels to discuss military aid to Ukraine and other current security issues Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 16 Nov 2023 -- Brussels hosted a formal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) composed of EU Ministers of Defence. The Council was preceded by an informal meeting with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and by a meeting of the European Defence Agency (EDA) Steering Committee. The Czech Republic was represented by the Minister of Defence Jana Černochová.
• Speaking on behalf of the Baltic states, the Ambassador-at-Large Andrejs Pildegovičs addresses the participants of the Samoa Agreement signing ceremony Latvia MFA 16 Nov 2023 -- On 14 and 15 November 2023, the Ambassador-at-Large and Head of the United Nations Security Council Task Force, Andrejs Pildegovičs, represented Latvia at the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Council of Ministers and the signing ceremony of the Samoa Agreement in Apia, the capital of Samoa.
• US continues to woo allies as ASEAN defense chiefs affirm regional peace, stability Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- While defense chiefs from ASEAN members underscored the importance of maintaining regional peace and stability, and called for pursuing peaceful solutions to disputes during the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) in Jakarta, the US continued to promote its "Indo-Pacific" strategy and vowed military support to allies on the sidelines of the ADMM events.
• Secretary's International Security Advisory Board Releases Report on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Associated Technologies on Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Verification US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023 -- Today, the Secretary's International Security Advisory Board (ISAB) released its study, "Report on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Associated Technologies on Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Verification."
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Philippines 123 Agreement Signing Ceremony US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Marape US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Amna Nawaz of PBS NewsHour US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Lester Holt of NBC Nightly News US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken With David Muir of ABC World News Tonight US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Norah O'Donnell of CBS Evening News US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Remarks by President Biden at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework | San Francisco, CA The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Leaders' Statement on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Remarks by President Biden at an APEC Informal Dialogue and Working Lunch | San Francisco, CA The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Remarks by President Biden at the APEC CEO Summit | San Francisco, CA The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Remarks by President Biden in a Press Conference | Woodside, CA The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Welcome Reception for APEC Leaders The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with Prime Minister Marape of Papua New Guinea The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with President Marcos of the Philippines The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Remarks by President Biden at a Welcome Reception for APEC Leaders | San Francisco, CA The White House 16 Nov 2023
• On-the-Record Press Call by NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Mike Pyle to Preview President Biden's Day Ahead at APEC The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Readout of President Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan The White House 16 Nov 2023

Defense Industry

• Contracts For Nov. 16, 2023
• PAC-3 Successfully Integrates with LTAMDS Radar Lockheed Martin 16 Nov 2023 -- For the first time, Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) successfully integrated with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar to defend against an Air Breathing Threat (ABT). The LTAMDS radar is a key component to advance the U.S. Army's modernized air and missile defense strategy.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 16 November 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 16 Nov 2023

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 16th, 21:00 Israel Defense Forces 16 Nov 2023
• IDF Troops Located the Body of Yehudit Weiss, Who Was Abducted by Hamas on October 7 Israel Defense Forces 16 Nov 2023
• Soldiers of the 188th Brigade and Shayetet 13 have gained operational control of the Gaza harbor Israel Defense Forces 16 Nov 2023
• Ismail Haniyeh's residence, which was used as terrorist infrastructure, was struck Israel Defense Forces 16 Nov 2023
• First Footage of the Commando Brigade in Gaza: Soldiers Conduct Operational Activity in Al-Shati in Northern Gaza Israel Defense Forces 16 Nov 2023
• Israel: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell in the meeting with President Isaac Herzog European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Nov 2023
• Israel: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell after his visits to Kibbutz Be'eri and Re'im with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Nov 2023
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Israel War Cabinet member Minister Benny Gantz Prime Minister of Canada 16 Nov 2023
• Israel Tells Palestinians to Leave 4 Southern Gaza Towns VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Israel ordered Palestinians to leave four towns in southern Gaza on Thursday, signaling a possible expansion of its war against Hamas militants into areas where Israeli officials had told people it was safe to stay.
• Hamas official blasts Reuters over spreading lies IRNA 16 Nov 2023 -- Member of Hamas' Political Bureau Osama Hamdan has criticized Reuters for spreading lies and misinformation about the recent meeting between Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and Head of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement Ismail Haniyeh.
• Zionist regime found no evidence of Hamas tunnels under Al-Shifa Hospital: Report IRNA 16 Nov 2023 -- In the latest Israeli attempt to justify their crimes, Israeli soldiers claimed they found Hamas' military equipment during a raid in Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, but no evidence yet of a vast tunnel network it claimed was used by Hamas, media reports said.
• Israel raids al-Shifa hospital again despite UNSC resolution calling for 'humanitarian pauses' Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Israel has raided the al-Shifa hospital once again despite a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution calling for "humanitarian pauses" in the besieged enclave.
• Gaza mosque massacre: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Israeli airstrike on Sabra neighbourhood Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- At least 50 people have been killed and dozens of others injured as the Israeli regime's warplanes targeted a mosque in Sabra neighbourhood in the center of the Gaza Strip amid the regime's genocidal war.
• UNSC calls for Gaza 'humanitarian pauses'; Palestinian envoy says resolution failed to condemn Israel Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations Security Council has called for "extended humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza Strip, breaking its silence after 40 days of an unrelenting genocidal war by the Israeli regime.
• Another Communications Blackout Grips Gaza Strip VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- The Gaza Strip was gripped by yet another communications blackout Thursday as internet and telephone services collapsed due to a lack of fuel, the two main telecommunications companies in the territory said in a statement.
• Israeli army raids Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital despite int'l calls for cease-fire People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari said on Wednesday that IDF troops had raided Al-Shifa Medical Complex, Gaza's largest hospital, adding evidence was found there "proving beyond any doubt that Hamas operated a military command center inside."
• Israeli army withdraws from inside Al-Shifa Hospital: medical source People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- The Israeli army withdrew on Wednesday evening from inside the Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza and deployed vehicles in its vicinity, said the director of the medical complex.
• Gaza mosque massacre: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Israeli airstrike on Sabra neighbourhood Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- At least 50 people have been killed and dozens of others injured as the Israeli regime's warplanes targeted a mosque in Sabra neighbourhood in the center of the Gaza Strip amid the regime's genocidal war.
• UNRWA Chief: 'Deliberate Attempt to Strangle' Gaza Aid Operation VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- The head of the U.N. agency that assists Palestinians, UNRWA, said Thursday that as fuel runs out in the Gaza Strip, humanitarians will not be able to continue assisting Palestinians there.
• Remarks by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini on the occupied Palestinian territory (16 November 2023) UNRWA 16 Nov 2023
• Gaza faces widespread hunger as food systems collapse, warns WFP WFP 16 Nov 2023 -- With only ten percent of necessary food supplies entering Gaza since the beginning of the conflict, the Strip now faces a massive food gap and widespread hunger as nearly the entire population is in desperate need of food assistance, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned today.
• Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Humanitarian chiefs will not take part in unilateral proposals to create "safe zones" in Gaza UNICEF 16 Nov 2023 -- As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the establishment of any "safe zone" in Gaza that is set up without the agreement of all the parties, and unless fundamental conditions are in place to ensure safety and other essential needs are met and a mechanism is in place to supervise its implementation.
• Gaza: Lack of fuel threatening to shut down entire humanitarian operation UN News 16 Nov 2023 -- Lack of fuel is jeopardizing "the entire architecture of the humanitarian response" in Gaza, where raw sewage is now flowing in the streets, the head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Thursday.
• Gaza: UN's Türk calls for political path out of 'horror' UN News 16 Nov 2023 -- UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday welcomed the Security Council call for pauses in the fighting in Gaza where "doctors operate on screaming children without anaesthetic, using mobile phones for light", before appealing directly to the warring sides to lay down their weapons.
• UNSC adopts first resolution since escalation calling for pauses in Gaza for 'sufficient days' Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations Security Council has finally adopted a resolution calling for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors" in Gaza for "a sufficient number of days" to allow full, rapid, safe and unhindered access for UN agencies and partners.
• Israel rejects UN Security Council's call for extended humanitarian pauses in Gaza People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Israel on Thursday rejected the United Nations (UN) Security Council's call for extended humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
• UNSC calls for Gaza 'humanitarian pauses'; Palestinian envoy says resolution failed to condemn Israel Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations Security Council has called for "extended humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza Strip, breaking its silence after 40 days of an unrelenting genocidal war by the Israeli regime.
• UNSC calls for Gaza 'humanitarian pauses'; Palestinian envoy says resolution failed to condemn Israel Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations Security Council has called for "extended humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza Strip, breaking its silence after 40 days of an unrelenting genocidal war by the Israeli regime.
• UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for humanitarian pauses, corridors in Gaza People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- The Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling for urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors in Gaza.
• US Turns to Go-To Tool as Israel Faces Mounting Criticism VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- With Israel under increasing pressure due to a steadily rising death toll in Gaza and images of Palestinian suffering flooding social media, the United States turned to a familiar page in its foreign policy playbook: it declassified and released some intelligence.
• Biden: 'Not realistic' to expect Israel to stop Gaza war Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- US President Joe Biden says it is "not realistic" to expect Israel to stop its ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, given that the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has already announced that it will not stop attacking the regime.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Israeli Minister Gantz US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023
• Iran FM describes Palestinian resistance as legitimate liberation movement IRNA 16 Nov 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has termed the Palestinian resistance as a liberating and legitimate movement against the usurped Zionist regime.
• Gen. Qaani: 'Axis of Resistance' stays united with Gaza fighters Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- The head of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has assured the military wing of Hamas in the Gaza Strip of the solidarity of the "Axis of Resistance" with Palestinian fighters.
• IRGC chief: Israel, US facing a 'quagmire' in Gaza Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says Palestinian youths are adapting to new reality in Gaza, where Israel and the US are facing a "quagmire".
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from RT, Moscow, November 16, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Nov 2023
• West's silence on Gaza gives green light to lawlessness: Turkish FM People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- The silence of the West over the attack on Gaza implies the approval of lawlessness, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday.
• Qatar urges int'l probe into Israeli raid on Gaza's al-Shifa hospital Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Qatar has vehemently denounced the Israeli military for storming the al-Shifa hospital in the blockaded Gaza Strip, calling for an international probe into the incursion.
• Turkish president says to bring leaders responsible for killings in Gaza to int'l courts People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that efforts are being made to send the political and military leaders responsible for the mass killing of Gaza civilians to the international courts for trial.
• Lebanon front with Israel escalates, FM slams Israeli threats People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib said Wednesday that the continued Israeli threats to destroy Lebanon constitute a flagrant violation of UN Resolution 1701.
• Hezbollah announces destruction of another Israeli tank 'in support of war-hit Gaza' Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has announced the destruction of another Israeli tank in an operation carried out in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who have come under an unrelenting Israeli war.
• Hamas rejects Israeli allegation about it running 'command center' under hospital Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- The Palestinian Islamic resistance movement Hamas has disproven the Israeli regime's allegation about the resistance movement's running a "command center" underneath the Gaza Strip's largest hospital, which the regime has been using to assault the facility.
• Palestinian gunmen wound 6 near Jerusalem, killed by Israeli forces People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Three Palestinian gunmen wounded six people at a checkpoint outside Jerusalem on Thursday before being shot dead by Israeli security forces, according to Israeli authorities.

Other Conflicts

• Civilian CSDP Compact: EU holds Annual Review Conference on its civilian response to crises and conflicts worldwide European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Nov 2023 -- The representatives from the EU Member States met today in Brussels for the first Annual Review Conference under the new Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Compact. The meeting was hosted by the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
• Hosting Afghans a Huge Burden, Pakistani President Says VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Pakistani President Arif Alvi said his country has carried a huge burden in hosting Afghans for nearly four decades.
• Regional Countries Mulling Simultaneous Taliban Recognition, Pakistani Envoy Says VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Afghanistan's neighbors, along with Russia, are sustaining ties with its Taliban government under an "understanding" that they will grant it formal recognition simultaneously if certain conditions are met, a regional diplomat said Thursday.
• Afghan Traders Seek The Release Of Stranded Imports In Pakistan RFE/RL 16 Nov 2023 -- Afghan traders are asking Pakistan to release thousands of containers filled with imports stranded at the southern seaport of Karachi after authorities blocked their transit claiming the goods are being smuggled back into Pakistan after they arrive in Afghanistan.
• Soldier, 4 terrorists killed in separate clashes in NW Pakistan People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- A soldier and four terrorists were killed in two separate clashes between security forces and the militants in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Thursday, a military statement said.
• Statement of the DFA Spokesperson on the 10 November 2023 Ayungin Shoal Incident Philippines DFA 16 Nov 2023 -- I wish to address the statement of Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin regarding the 10 November 2023 resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal.
• Sudan: Deadly spiral of violence continues between military rivals UN News 16 Nov 2023 -- The war between rival militaries in Sudan, which has been raging for over seven months has further intensified in recent weeks, particularly in the volatile Darfur region, a senior UN official said on Thursday.
• The conflict in Sudan is having a catastrophic impact on civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 16 Nov 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
• Joint Statement by Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands welcoming the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice for Syria to immediately cease torture and other ill-treatment Canada 16 Nov 2023 -- "Today, the International Court of Justice delivered its Order on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by Canada and the Netherlands in their case to hold Syria accountable for its systematic practice of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment."
• UN Syria Commission welcomes landmark ICJ order to Syria to prevent torture and destruction of evidence UN Human Rights Council 16 Nov 2023 -- The UN Syria Commission of Inquiry welcomes today's landmark order by the International Court of Justice in The Hague binding the Syrian Arab Republic to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and ensure that its officials - as well as any organizations or persons under its control, direction or influence - do not commit any such acts.
• Myanmar military orders civil servants, veterans to prepare for emergencies Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Myanmar's military rulers have ordered all government staff and those with military experience to prepare to serve in case of emergency after the junta reported "heavy assaults" in several places.
• 12 men in tea shop massacred by junta troops for no apparent reason Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2023 -- A dozen men drinking their morning tea at a shop in central Myanmar were massacred by junta troops on Thursday for no apparent reason, local residents told Radio Free Asia, in the latest spasm of violence in the country's civil war.
• Villagers in Indonesia's Aceh province turn away boat carrying 200-plus Rohingya Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2023 -- More than 200 Rohingya reached Indonesia's Aceh province in a boat on Thursday, bringing the number of new arrivals this week to nearly 600, but villagers in separate locations forced the latest batch to return to sea, officials said.
• Myanmar's junta ambushes Rakhine village at night, killing 3 Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2023 -- Shrapnel from a shell explosion killed three villagers and injured several others in western Myanmar on Tuesday night, residents told Radio Free Asia. Four children were among the eight injured in Rakhine state as attacks escalate.
• Intervention by UK and partners in The Gambia v Myanmar ICJ case: joint statement UK FCDO 16 Nov 2023 -- On 15 November the UK and five partners filed a joint declaration of intervention in the International Court of Justice case brought by The Gambia against Myanmar.
• EU releases €10.5 million in humanitarian aid for people in Myanmar and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh European Commission 16 Nov 2023 -- Due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation, the EU has released €10.5 million in emergency aid to address the needs of people in Myanmar and of Rohingya refugees and their host communities living in Bangladesh. Out of this new funding, €7 million is allocated for Myanmar, and the remaining €3.5 million for Bangladesh.
• Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping mission in CAR People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- The Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) for a year, till Nov. 15, 2024.
• Gunmen Kill One Journalist, Kidnap Two in Mali VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Unidentified gunmen killed one journalist and abducted two other journalists earlier this month in Mali, the International Press Institute said Wednesday, underscoring the threats facing the media in the region.
• WFP launches new operating model to restart food distribution to millions of vulnerable Ethiopians WFP 16 Nov 2023 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is activating its revamped approach to operations in Ethiopia, a major step which will start to reach 3.2 million people with food assistance for the first time since June 2023. WFP food aid was suspended nationwide following reports of large-scale diversions earlier this year.

News Reports

• Press release on the 90th anniversary of restoring diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Nov 2023
• Russia says relations with U.S. could be severed at any moment People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Relations between Russia and the United States are currently undergoing a great crisis, and ties between the two countries could be severed at any moment, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yvan Gil, Moscow, November 16, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Nov 2023
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions during a joint press conference with Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yvan Gil Pinto following their talks, Moscow, November 16, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Nov 2023
• U.S. Imposes Sanctions On U.A.E.-Based Maritime Companies, Vessels For Violating Price Cap On Russian Oil RFE/RL 16 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on three maritime companies based in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) and three vessels owned by the companies for shipping Russian oil sold above a price cap imposed by the world's major economies to reduce the amount of oil revenue Moscow has to fund its war in Ukraine.
• Sanctioning Entities and Vessels Transporting Russian Oil Sold Above the Price Cap US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023 -- Today, the United States is designating three entities and identifying as blocked property three vessels that used Price Cap Coalition services while carrying Russian crude oil traded above the price cap.
• Treasury Sanctions Additional Maritime Companies, Vessels Transporting Oil Sold Above the Coalition Price Cap US Treasury 16 Nov 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing sanctions on three entities and identifying as blocked property three vessels that used Price Cap Coalition service providers while carrying Russian crude oil above the Coalition-agreed price cap. This action underscores Treasury's commitment, alongside its international partners, to responsibly reducing oil revenues that the Russian government can use to bankroll its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
• Former vice president of China Development Bank expelled from CPC People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Zhou Qingyu, a former vice president of China Development Bank, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) for severe violations of Party discipline and laws, said China's top anti-graft body in an official announcement Thursday.
• China's official silence on Li Keqiang's death hides shock and fear Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2023
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 16, 2023 PRC MofA 16 Nov 2023
• China not to fight cold war or hot war with anyone: Xi Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- China will not fight a cold war or a hot war with anyone, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Wednesday.
• Key Issues Where Biden and Xi Diverge VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping made clear before they met outside of San Francisco on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit that they would not issue a joint statement.
• Xi in US Amid Tension and Signs of Waning Approval at Home VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- China's leader Xi Jinping was all smiles as he landed in San Francisco, California, where he has since held talks with U.S. President Joe Biden and is attending the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Summit.
• US Lifts Sanctions on Chinese Institute to Seek Fentanyl Cooperation VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- The United States on Thursday removed the Chinese Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science (IFS) from a trade sanctions list, in a bid to move forward with counternarcotics cooperation with China.
• Analysts: China Prioritizes De-escalation With US Through Xi-Biden Meeting VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Following the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in San Francisco on Wednesday, analysts say Beijing is hoping to de-escalate tension with the U.S. by easing its stance and projecting a less confrontational tone.
• US and China Renew Dialogue on Climate Ahead of COP28 VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Barely two weeks before a major United Nations conference on climate change, the United States and China have announced new agreements to work together on greenhouse gas emission reductions and the rollout of renewable sources of energy.
• Biden hails 'most productive' talks with China's Xi yet many critical issues not tackled Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- US President Joe Biden has hailed the "most constructive and productive" talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on curbing illicit fentanyl and restoring military communications, although the pair did not tackle many critical issues lingering unresolved between Washington and Beijing.
• Biden: US-China ties 'not all kumbaya' after Xi talks Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden told world leaders Thursday that his meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping the day prior were fruitful but did not necessarily mean the relationship between the world's two superpowers would now be "all kumbaya."
• Xi, Biden conclude 'strategic, historic and directional' summit Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- After four hours of face-to-face, in-depth and comprehensive talks, the Chinese and US leaders concluded a significant China-US summit on Wednesday local time that is seen as strategic, historic and directional, forming a forward-looking "San Francisco vision" and setting the direction for a healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-US relations.
• Future of China-US relations created by people: President Xi Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- The future of China-US relations is created by the peoples of the two nations, Chinese President Xi Jinping told a gathering of representatives from different communities in the US on Wednesday evening, noting that China is willing to be "a partner and a friend" of the US.
• Chinese and US leaders' summit 'strategic, historic and directional': Chinese Foreign Minister Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- The two heads of state of China and the US had a comprehensive and in-depth summit at the Fioli estate, which was strategic, historic and directional, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told media on Wednesday.
• Xi stresses role of people in China-U.S. relations People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed here Wednesday the role of people in China-U.S. relations at a welcome dinner by friendly organizations in the United States.
• Austin Encouraged After Biden Secures China's Pledge to Resume Mil-to-Mil Talks DoD News 16 Nov 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today that he is encouraged by the White House's announcement that China plans to return to military-to-military talks following President Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• US Congress pushes sanctions on HK pension, judicial issues Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2023 -- In a harsh rebuke to China's tightening authoritarian grip, a new U.S. congressional report has called for sanctions against Hong Kong judges and expanded efforts to protect emigrants' pension funds.
• Exclusive: Hong Kong's role as a bridge and window gains increasing significance, says city's finance secretary Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- In the future, Hong Kong's role as a "bridge" and "window" will only become more significant, Paul Chan Mo-po, Finance Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, told the Gloabal Times in an exclusive interview in San Francisco, where he is currently attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings.
• China's renewable energy boom powers global job surge, report says Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2023 -- The global energy sector is witnessing a surge in job opportunities fueled by clean technologies, with China contributing over half of this growth, a Paris-based energy watchdog said, while warning that skill shortages are emerging as an increasing concern.
• Biden Cites Moves on Fentanyl, AI and Military Communications After Xi Meeting VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said he made "positive steps" during an intense hourslong meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday.
• China-US San Francisco summit concludes, agreeing on enhancing cooperation on AI and resuming military communication Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Joe Biden for a summit at the Filoli estate in the south of San Francisco on Wednesday local time. The two leaders had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on strategic, overarching, and directional issues concerning China-US relations, as well as major issues concerning world peace and development.
• Xi meets Biden Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- As the most significant bilateral relationship in the world, China-US relations should be perceived and envisioned in the broad context of accelerating global transformations unseen in a century, said Chinese President Xi Jinping when meeting with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday.
• Xi calls on China, U.S. to build together five pillars for bilateral relations People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and the United States to assume a new vision and build together five pillars for bilateral relations.
• Xi calls on China, U.S. to find right way to get along People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and the United States to find the right way to get along with each other.
• For China and U.S., one's success is an opportunity for the other People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Against the picturesque backdrop of the Filoli Estate in the U.S. state of California on Wednesday, a high-stakes meeting captured the world's attention.
• China's economy on course to realize 2023 growth goals People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Despite a sluggish global economy, China has navigated the various economic headwinds with an effective policy mix and put the economy on a solid footing to achieve its full-year growth targets.
• BDS recognized by ICAO, to become globally used satellite navigation system: experts Global Times 16 Nov 2023 -- The BeiDou Satellite Navigation System (BDS), China's domestically developed global satellite navigation system, has been accepted by the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), following an annex of an international convention including the standard and recommended measures of the BDS, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
• Taiwan thanks Biden for supporting status quo in meeting with Xi CNA 16 Nov 2023 -- Taiwan's government on Thursday thanked U.S. President Joe Biden for reiterating Washington's commitment to maintaining the cross-strait status quo during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平).
• DPP's Lai unfazed by emerging united opposition presidential ticket CNA 16 Nov 2023 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday urged his supporters to keep the faith and expressed confidence in their ability to secure victory in January's election, amid an emerging unified opposition involving the three other presidential hopefuls.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Nov. 16, 2023 ROC MND 16 Nov 2023
• Press Statement of Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 16 Nov 2023 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK released the following
• Talks between Chairmen of DPRK-Russia Inter-governmental Committee KCNA 16 Nov 2023 -- Talks between Yun Jong Ho, minister of External Economic Relations who is chairman of the DPRK side to the DPRK-Russia inter-governmental committee for cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology, and Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural Resources and Ecology who is chairman of the Russian side, took place at the Mansudae Assembly Hall here on Wednesday.
• 10th Meeting of DPRK-Russia Inter-governmental Committee Held KCNA 16 Nov 2023 -- The 10th meeting of the DPRK-Russia inter-governmental committee for cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology took place at the People's Palace of Culture here on Wednesday.
• 'No country dares to threaten Iran that enjoys modern military industry' IRNA 16 Nov 2023 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that no country dares to threaten Iran that enjoys modern military industry.
• Iran, Kazakhstan agree to boost cooperation People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Iran and Kazakhstan agreed to strengthen cooperation in various sectors and interactions within regional organizations.
• Israel's Western backers 'in no position' to preach about human rights: Iran Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has censured Western countries for drafting and voting for an anti-Iran UN resolution, saying they are not qualified to preach about human rights.
• Iranian Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Again In Hospital RFE/RL 16 Nov 2023 -- Prominent Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who is incarcerated in Tehran's Evin prison, has been taken for a second time in 10 days to a hospital amid a protracted legal and health battle.
• Yoon, Kishida aim for better ties; island issues may constrain Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2023 -- South Korea and Japan are set to improve their once-strained relations across sectors including security and technology - a development aligning with the U.S. President Joe Biden's strategy to maintain Washington's influence in Asia, amidst ongoing security challenges in Europe and the Middle East.
• Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday 16 November 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Nov 2023
• Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (November 16, 2023) India MEA 16 Nov 2023
• Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eun Young Choi Delivers Keynote Remarks at GIR Live: Sanctions & Anti-Money Laundering Meeting US Dept. of Justice 16 Nov 2023
• Guatemala: Statement by the Spokesperson on continued efforts to undermine election results European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Nov 2023 -- The European Union is deeply disturbed by the intensified attempts to undermine Guatemala's election results through selective and arbitrary legal and procedural actions, such as the recent raids and the detention orders for members of the political party Movimiento Semilla. These actions not only risk jeopardising an orderly transition of power to the new government but also Guatemala's overall democratic system and stability.
• Liberia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the run-off presidential elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Nov 2023 -- After a largely peaceful 20-days run-off campaign, the people of Liberia confirmed their strong commitment to democracy by casting their votes in a calm and peaceful manner to elect their President for the next six years.
• Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Reelected VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez narrowly won a second term during parliamentary elections Thursday after approving an amnesty deal for Catalonian separatists that polarized the nation but secured him the necessary votes among lawmakers from the country's north.
• Pedro Sanchez re-elected Spanish PM People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- The Spanish congress re-elected Pedro Sanchez as prime minister on Thursday, with 179 votes in favor, 171 against and no abstention.
• New U.S. Sanctions Take Aim At 'Russia's Malign Influence' In Balkans RFE/RL 16 Nov 2023 -- The U.S. Treasury on November 16 imposed a broad set of sanctions on eight people and six entities across the Balkans accused of "perpetuating corruption and enabling Russian malign influence" in the region.
• Countering Corruption and Russian Malign Influence in the Western Balkans US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2023 -- Today, the Department of State is designating two individuals and 12 entities from the Western Balkans connected to Russia's malign influence in the region and the corruption that enables it.
• The U.S. Government Designates Individuals and Entities in the Western Balkans for Corruption and Malign Activities US Treasury 16 Nov 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated eight individuals and six entities pursuant to Western Balkans-related Executive Order (E.O.) 14033 and Russia-related E.O. 14024. In a coordinated action, the U.S. Department of State also designated two individuals and 12 entities pursuant to E.O. 14024.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Thailand Srettha Thavisin Prime Minister of Canada 16 Nov 2023
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Canada 16 Nov 2023
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio Prime Minister of Canada 16 Nov 2023
• World News in Brief: Ethiopia food aid resumes, 'Stop the Lies' campaign against big tobacco, Syria ruling, climate action - key to peace UN News 16 Nov 2023 -- In drought and conflict-affected Ethiopia, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday it was restarting food assistance after a thorough review of its operations following reports of large-scale aid diversion earlier this year.
• Nigerian Analysts Skeptical About Oil Refinery Deals With Saudi Arabia VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Nigerian experts are hopeful that deals reached last week with Saudi Arabia will boost local oil production and help grow the economy. The deals included a pledge by Saudi officials to fix Nigeria's four broken oil refineries, which haven't worked in years, forcing Africa's second-largest oil producer to import all of its fuel.
• Malawi President Suspends Foreign Trips by Officials Over Currency Devaluation VOA 16 Nov 2023 -- Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended his foreign trips and those of government officials as part of austerity measures to cushion the impact of the recent 44% devaluation of local currency on the country's economy.
• Letters to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua The White House 16 Nov 2023
• Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua The White House 16 Nov 2023