06 November 2024 Military News |
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- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Attiyah DoD 06 Nov 2024
- USS Emory S. Land visits Republic of Palau US Navy 06 Nov 2024 -- The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) departed the Republic of Palau after a regularly scheduled port call, Oct. 27. The Republic of Palau was the ninth port call of Emory S. Land's current deployment, which began May 17.
- U.S. and Malaysian Armed Forces Deepen Cooperation through CARAT Malaysia 2024 US Navy 06 Nov 2024 -- The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps joined forces with the Royal Malaysian Navy to conclude the 2024 Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in Lumut, Perak.
- Minuteman III test showcases readiness of US nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent US Air Force 06 Nov 2024 -- A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with multiple targetable re-entry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System Nov. 5, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
- Ceremony for launching Chukotka nuclear icebreaker President of Russia 06 Nov 2024 -- The President participated, via video link, in a ceremony for launching Chukotka nuclear icebreaker.
- Statement by the Representative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation in explanation of vote on a draft decision "Open-ended working group on the prevention of an arms race in outer space in all its aspects" L.61/Rev.l in the First Committee of the 79th session of the UNGA, New York, 5 November, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2024
- General statement by the representative of the delegation of the Russian Federation before the vote on the draft proposals in Cluster 3: Outer Space (Disarmament aspects) in the First Committee of the 79th session of the UNGA, New York, November 5, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2024
- Upgraded carrier-borne fighter J-15T of PLA Navy makes debut Global Times 06 Nov 2024 -- A J-15T carrier-borne fighter jet on Wednesday arrived in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province ahead of Airshow China 2024, marking the first participation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the exhibition.
- Xi urges building strong, modernized PLA airborne force People's Daily 06 Nov 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged fully intensifying troop training, enhancing combat preparedness and improving airborne operation capabilities to build a strong and modernized airborne force.
- Taiwan faces pressure to boost military spending after Trump win: Experts CNA 06 Nov 2024 -- With Donald Trump set to return to the White House next year, Taiwanese scholars said his administration will maintain strong support for Taiwan but will also pressure the country to shoulder more responsibility for its self-defense and boost military expenditure.
- 21st Edition of India - US Military Cooperation Group meeting held in New Delhi India PIB 06 Nov 2024 -- The 21st edition of India - US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was conducted from 05 to 06 November 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
- Iran deploys 100th flotilla to Gulf of Aden: Navy Commander IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The Commander of Imam Khomeini Naval University of Nowshahr, Rear Admiral Arya Shafqat Rudsari, has said that Iran's Navy deployed its 100th flotilla to the Gulf of Aden to enhance security for maritime trade in the region.
- Finland, Sweden and Senop Oy sign framework agreement on military optronics Finnish MoD 06 Nov 2024 -- Authorised by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, the Finnish Defence Forces has signed a framework agreement on military optronics with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and the Finnish company Senop Oy.
- A look at the Defence news 28 October - 3 November Netherlands Ministry of Defence 06 Nov 2024
- HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa New Zealand Defence Force 06 Nov 2024
- Nigerian president says army chief is dead VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Nigerian army chief Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has died, according to a statement Wednesday from the country's president.
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- 6 November 2024 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 06 Nov 2024
- Netanyahu sparks uproar by firing popular defense minister VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, sparking protests around Israel. Some say the move could endanger the country's security, as Israel continues to fight in both Gaza and Lebanon.
- Nov. 5: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 06 Nov 2024
- Israel launches deadly airstrikes in Lebanon VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Israeli airstrikes hit multiple towns in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley on Wednesday, killing and injuring dozens, as the new head of Hezbollah warned that his forces will battle Israel until it is forced to appeal for peace.
- Hezbollah unveils 'Fateh 110' precision-guided missile IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement has unveiled a precision-guided missile named "Fateh 110" to counter the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon.
- Hezbollah reacts differently to Trump's election IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- Hezbollah of Lebanon has launched a missile attack at an Israeli settlement called 'Trump Heights' in the occupied Golan on Wednesday, a move that could be seen as a reaction to Donald Trump being declared as new US president for a second term earlier in the day.
- Hezbollah chief vows to force Israel into ceasefire amid rising tensions IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- Hezbollah's newly-appointed Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has pledged to intensify pressure on Israel to the point where it would seek a ceasefire.
- UN condemns increasing loss of life, civilian suffering in Lebanon IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The escalating influence of the Israeli war against Lebanon "is of grave concern," UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has said, condemning the increase in loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon.
- Many Lebanese civilians killed in Israeli attack on house IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- At least 15 people are confirmed dead in the attack of the Zionist regime's warplanes on a town in Mount Lebanon province.
- Hezbollah strikes Tel Aviv, Haifa; unveils new precision missile Press TV 06 Nov 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has struck the cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa in the occupied Palestinian territories with kamikaze drones and missiles, besides unveiling a new precision missile that it seeks to deploy in its ongoing struggle against the Israeli regime.
- Lebanon files official complaint at UN over Israel's pager blasts: Minister Press TV 06 Nov 2024 -- Lebanon has filed an official complaint with the United Nations over Israel's deadly September pager attacks, a Lebanese minister says.
- Hezbollah pounds multiple Israeli targets, including Ben-Gurion Airport Press TV 06 Nov 2024 -- Hezbollah says it has launched fresh strikes against Israeli targets inside the occupied Palestinian territories.
- There is no place within occupied Palestine Hezbollah drones, missiles cannot reach: Naim Qassem Press TV 06 Nov 2024 -- The newly appointed leader of Hezbollah says the Lebanese resistance movement is determined to force Israel to seek an end to its war on Lebanon, stating that only the battlefield can bring to end the ongoing war.
- Israeli Air Force Strikes Historical Quarter in Lebanon's Baalbek - Governor Sputnik 06 Nov 2024 -- The Israeli air force on Wednesday carried out strikes on a historical quarter near the ancient Roman temples in the Lebanese city of Baalbek, Governor of the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate Bashir Khodr told Sputnik.
- Statement of UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini to the United Nations General Assembly, 06 November 2024 UNRWA 06 Nov 2024
- Second round of polio campaign in Gaza completed amid ongoing conflict and attacks: UNICEF and WHO UNICEF 06 Nov 2024 -- The second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip was completed yesterday, with an overall 556,774 children under the age of ten being vaccinated with a second dose of polio vaccine, and 448,425 children between two- and ten-years-old receiving Vitamin A, following the three phases conducted in the last weeks.
- Lebanon conflict at 'critical point' with more than 3,000 confirmed dead UN News 06 Nov 2024 -- The war in Lebanon has now killed more than 3,000 people in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah missile hits in Israel, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.
- UNRWA's 'darkest hour' in Gaza: UN urged to intervene against Israel's ban Press TV 06 Nov 2024 -- UNRWA says it is facing its "darkest hour" in Gaza and requires support from UN members against the backdrop of Israel's ban on the humanitarian organization.
- We reject attempts to undermine or degrade UNRWA: UK statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 06 Nov 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on UNRWA.
- Israel's Gallant gone but Hamas still fighting: Abu Zuhri IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- A senior official of Hamas says the Palestinian resistance movement is still resilient and will continue to fight Israel despite the regime's decision to sack its war minister Yoav Gallant.
- Hamas urges Trump to learn from Biden's mistakes, end blind support for Israel Press TV 06 Nov 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Donald Trump's new US administration has to learn from Joe Biden's mistakes and work seriously to stop the Israeli genocide of the people of Palestine.
- Iraqi Resistance hits Israeli targets for 4th time in 24 hours IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The Islamic resistance of Iraq has attacked a vital target in the occupied Haifa with a drone.
- Iraqi resistance launches drone strikes on Israeli targets in occupied territories Press TV 06 Nov 2024 -- Iraqi resistance fighters have carried out separate operations against strategic installations within the Israeli-occupied territories in reprisal for the Tel Aviv regime's atrocious military campaigns in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
- Displacement crisis reaches 123 million, amid ongoing conflicts UN News 06 Nov 2024 -- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for "urgent international support" as the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reaches 123 million, with ongoing conflicts in Lebanon, Sudan and other areas driving further displacement.
- Chinese research vessels near east coast of PH evading bad weather Philippine News Agency 06 Nov 2024 -- The two Chinese research vessels reportedly spotted near the east coast of Luzon could have been evading the storms and typhoons, a ranking naval official said Wednesday.
- Hanoi demands Beijing return detained Vietnamese fishermen, ramps up island-building VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Vietnam is taking a more outspoken and transparent approach in response to China's recent detention of Vietnamese fishermen in the South China Sea, analysts tell VOA.
- Rise in Afghan opium cultivation reflects economic hardship, despite Taliban ban UN News 06 Nov 2024 -- Opium cultivation in Afghanistan spiked by 19 per cent in 2024, covering an estimated 12,800 hectares despite a ban imposed by the Taliban, a report released on Wednesday by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed.
- UN finds surge in Afghan opium poppy cultivation despite Taliban ban VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- The United Nations reported Wednesday that the cultivation of opium poppies in Afghanistan has increased by an estimated 19% in the second full year since the country's de facto Taliban authorities banned the crop, but cultivation remains far below pre-ban levels.
- Statement on the Confidence-Building Measures Meeting Between Türkiye and Greece Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 06 Nov 2024
- Myanmar junta chief seeks China's help on border stability Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2024 -- Myanmar's junta leader urged China to help bring stability to their common border on his first visit to his northern neighbor since executing a 2021 military coup.
- Nearly 500 cases of sexual assault against women in Myanmar's conflict Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2024 -- Nearly 500 cases of sexual assault have been documented against women during Myanmar's civil war, although the true number is likely much higher, women's rights groups said Wednesday.
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- World leaders congratulate Trump on election win VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- World leaders offered congratulations to Donald Trump as he secured victory early Wednesday in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
- European leaders congratulate Trump amid fears about future transatlantic ties VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- U.S. allies in Europe have congratulated President-elect Donald Trump following his comprehensive victory in Tuesday's presidential election, despite deep concerns across the continent over what his second term may mean for transatlantic relations.
- Arab leaders congratulate Trump but wonder if he can end Middle East wars as promised VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Arab leaders quickly congratulated Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential election victory. Some are hopeful he could bring an end to conflicts raging in the Middle East while others are looking for a stronger stance against Iran.
- African presidents congratulate Trump on US election victory VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Donald Trump's victory over Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the news cycle across Africa on Wednesday, with coverage reflecting the anxiety being felt by some on the continent.
- What Can The World Expect From Trump 2.0? RFE/RL 06 Nov 2024 -- During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump made big promises about what would be in store if he reclaimed the White House.
- Europe Braces For Trump's Return RFE/RL 06 Nov 2024 -- EU officials are bracing themselves for Donald Trump's return to the White House.
- Statement from the Prime Minister Prime Minister of Australia 06 Nov 2024
- Statement by the Prime Minister on the result of the United States presidential election Prime Minister of Canada 06 Nov 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the result of the United States presidential election:
- Chancellor Scholz congratulates Donald Trump Germany - Federal Government 06 Nov 2024
- Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the US elections, upon returning from her trip to Ukraine on 6 November 2024 Germany Federal Foreign Office 06 Nov 2024
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the US Presidential Election Results PRC MofA 06 Nov 2024
- Foreign Ministry statement on elections in the United States of America Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2024
- Secretary-General's statement on the US Elections UN Secretary-General 06 Nov 2024
- PM call with President-elect Trump: 6 November 2024 Gov.UK 06 Nov 2024
- Asian leaders congratulate Trump on US election victory Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2024 -- Leaders across Asia on Wednesday sent their congratulations to former President Donald J. Trump, whose victory in Tuesday's U.S. election makes him only the second president in American history to win a second non-consecutive term of office..
- PM Netanyahu Speaks with US President-elect Donald Trump Israel - Prime Minister 06 Nov 2024
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna: Estonia's foreign policy aims remain unchanged Estonia MFA 06 Nov 2024 -- Donald Trump's victory in the presidential elections of the United States of America does not change Estonia's foreign policy aims and actions towards the United States because the foundations of Estonia's foreign policy have not changed.
- Iran uses open and covert methods to sway US voters VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Foreign adversaries used increasingly sophisticated meddling operations to target the November 5 U.S. presidential race between Democratic party candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and her Republican party opponent, former President Donald Trump.
- China pushes divisive narratives amid heated US election VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- As the polling sites across the U.S. started counting votes Tuesday in the highly contested U.S. presidential race, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency published a satirical video titled "Presidential Election Victory Speeches of the Divided States of America."
- Russia paints doomsday portrayal of US elections VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- The FBI said more than 50 election sites across five battleground states received hoax bomb emails on Election Day in the U.S., and the emails in four of these states came from a Russian domain.
- Disinformation is being weaponised against all of us: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee UK FCDO 06 Nov 2024 -- Statement by UK Spokesperson to the UN Hannah Zainuddin at the UN Fourth Committee on information integrity.
- New York Man Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 06 Nov 2024 -- A criminal complaint was filed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Syed Aman, a U.S. citizen and resident of Nassau County, New York, with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks following the 21st annual session of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Sochi, November 6, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Nov 2024
- Russian Upper House Ratifies Comprehensive Strategic Partnership With North Korea Sputnik 06 Nov 2024 -- Russia's Federation Council ratified on Wednesday the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and North Korea.
- Russian Nationalist Girkin Loses Appeal Over Anti-Putin Remarks RFE/RL 06 Nov 2024 -- Russian nationalist and former separatist commander Igor Girkin, also known by his alias Strelkov, has lost his appeal against a four-year prison sentence he was handed for calling for "extremist activity."
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 6, 2024 PRC MofA 06 Nov 2024
- China looks for U.S. cooperation; media blames 'US hawks' for strained ties Radio Free Asia 06 Nov 2024 -- Beijing on Wednesday gave a muted reaction to the U.S. presidential election victory for Donald Trump, as state media hit out at "U.S. hawks" and called on the incoming president to improve bilateral ties.
- China In Eurasia Briefing: What A Trump Win Means For China RFE/RL 06 Nov 2024
- President Lai congratulates Trump on election victory CNA 06 Nov 2024 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has congratulated former U.S. President Donald Trump on his re-election win while expressing confidence that the bilateral partnership between Taiwan and the U.S. will continue to flourish.
- Taiwan responds to reported SpaceX pressure on Taiwan suppliers CNA 06 Nov 2024 -- Taiwan's government said Tuesday that "short-term political factors" should not affect the country's involvement in the international space industry, following a Reuters report that SpaceX had asked Taiwanese suppliers to move their manufacturing abroad.
- Taiwanese couple prosecuted for spreading China's propaganda VOA 06 Nov 2024 -- Judicial investigators in Taiwan have indicted a couple affiliated with a small political party on charges of receiving millions of dollars from Chinese authorities to promote the Chinese government's political agenda and influence Taiwan's elections and referendums.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 06 Nov 2024
- Permanent Mission of DPRK at UN Issues Press Statement KCNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The permanent mission of the DPRK at the UN released the following press statement on Wednesday:
- DPRK Foreign Minister Meets Russian President KCNA 06 Nov 2024 -- DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui on an official visit to the Russian Federation met with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, in Kremlin, Moscow on Nov. 4.
- IRGC deputy commander says Zionists have to await Iran's response IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stressed Iran's commitment to rendering a response to an October 26 Zionist airstrike on Iranian targets, noting that the regime has to await Iran's retaliation.
- Four Israeli-linked spies in Iran initially sentenced to death IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The judiciary's public relations office in West Azerbaijan has announced that four individuals were initially sentenced to death on charges of spying for the Zionist regime by the Orumiyeh Revolutionary Court.
- Iran receives first signals from Kowsar, Hodhod satellites IRNA 06 Nov 2024 -- The two domestically-made satellite launched by Iran on Tuesday in cooperation with Russia have begun transmitting signals, indicating their perfect condition and orbiting.
- PM meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 6 November 2024 Gov.UK 06 Nov 2024
- Georgian Opposition Protests Election Results For Fourth Day RFE/RL 06 Nov 2024 -- An opposition rally is under way in Tbilisi outside Georgia's Appeals Court, the fourth protest in as many days against the results of parliamentary elections claimed by the ruling Georgian Dream party amid allegations of widespread fraud.
- World News in Brief: UN-US cooperation, an 'essential pillar', DR Congo update, another major storm to hit Cuba UN News 06 Nov 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday commended voters across the United States for their "active participation in the democratic process", which will see Donald Trump return to the White House when he takes the oath of office in January.
- Maintaining Pressure on Milorad Dodik's Patronage Network to Curb its Corrupt Influence US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2024 -- The United States is imposing sanctions today on one entity and one individual that form part of Republika Srpska (RS) President Milorad Dodik's patronage network.
- Treasury Expands Sanctions on Republika Srpska Network Evading U.S. Sanctions US Treasury 06 Nov 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating one individual and one entity who support a corrupt patronage network in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) that is attempting to evade U.S. sanctions. This network is directly linked to U.S.-designated Igor Dodik (Igor), the son of Milorad Dodik (Dodik), the U.S.-designated President of BiH's Republika Srpska (RS), one of two entities that make up BiH.
- U.S. Imposes More Sanctions On Bosnian Serb Leader's 'Patronage Network' RFE/RL 06 Nov 2024 -- The U.S. Treasury Department on November 6 added an individual and a company to the sanctions list for their alleged roles in helping Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik and his son evade U.S. sanctions.
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