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• US revives abandoned Cold War base in Caribbean amid buildup near Venezuela Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- The US military is upgrading a long-abandoned Cold War naval base in the Caribbean, signaling preparations for sustained aggression that could support potential interventions in Venezuela.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Department of War Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Military Intelligence Program Budget DoD 03 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of War released the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) appropriated top line budget for fiscal year 2025.
• US sends complex signals on nuclear tests, strokes concerns Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- The US administration has been sending complex messages over resuming nuclear weapon tests recently, with US President Donald Trump claiming again he would like to test nuclear weapons in an interview with CBS News television aired on Sunday, while Energy Secretary stating the nuclear weapons testing ordered by Trump will not involve nuclear explosions.
• EU HR/VP speech to the EUFOR troops at the Butmir NATO Military Base European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Nov 2025
• Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on October 20-26, 2025 Lithuania MND 03 Nov 2025
• Strengthening Air Defense and Expanding the PURL Initiative - President Met with Representatives of Countries to NATO President of Ukraine 03 Nov 2025
• During a meeting with the Ambassadors to NATO, Denys Shmyhal emphasized the need for air defense Ukraine MOD 03 Nov 2025
• Intellect and technology shape the course of war - Anna Gvozdiar at 'Sikorsky Challenge 2025' Ukraine MOD 03 Nov 2025
• MoD's DOT announces the procurement of food supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine for 2026 Ukraine MOD 03 Nov 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: Ministry of Defence begins developing military service contracts with fixed durations Ukraine MOD 03 Nov 2025
• Trump Says Not Considering Sending Tomahawks to Ukraine Sputnik 03 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said that he is not considering transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
• Trump Again Plays Down Prospects Of Tomahawk Deliveries To Ukraine RFE/RL 03 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump indicated again he is not considering providing Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv - which has pleaded for the long-range weapon it says is crucial to striking back against Russia as the Kremlin intensifies air strikes on Ukrainian cities.
• China responds to 'secret testing' allegation, calls on US to fulfill CTBT duties Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's claim on Sunday that China is secretly testing nuclear weapons, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and responsible nuclear-weapon state, China is committed to peaceful development. She stressed that China adheres to a policy of "no first use" of nuclear weapons, maintains a self-defensive nuclear strategy and has strictly honoured its commitment to a moratorium on nuclear testing.
• Only some of 66 fighter jets ordered from U.S. may be delivered on time: Koo CNA 03 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Monday that the delivery of Taiwan's order of 66 American-made F-16 Block 70 fighter jets has been delayed due to production problems, but some of them may be delivered on time next year.
• Phantom Shield tests joint decision making Australia DOD 03 Nov 2025 -- Surveillance and Response Group (SRG) aviators, as well as Navy and Army personnel, converged at RAAF Base Williamtown from September 29 to October 12 for Exercise Phantom Shield 25-2.
• Canada-Philippines defense pact 'more gesture than substantive military significance': expert Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- In response to media reports that Philippines and Canada on Sunday signed a pact that targets "China's military activities in the South China Sea," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday that China always believes that countries' defense and security cooperation should not target any third party or harm their interests.
• Defense cooperation should not target third party: Chinese FM on Philippines-Canada military pact Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- In response to media reports that Philippines and Canada signed a military pact on Sunday and one of the purposes of the pact is to "target China's military activities in the South China Sea," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated Monday that China has always held the view that defense and security cooperation between countries should not target any third party or harm the interests of third parties.
• Commander: IRGC fully ready to confront enemy's adventurism IRNA 03 Nov 2025 -- Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour has warned the enemies against any new adventurism.
• Security prevails at Iran's maritime borders, enemies deterred: Top general Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- A top Iranian general has declared that the nation's maritime borders are secure, emphasizing that adversaries "do not dare to look at Islamic Iran."
• PM Netanyahu addresses the Forum of Senior IDF Reserve Commanders Israel - Prime Minister 03 Nov 2025
• Settlement concerning the Norwegian NH90-program Government of Norway 03 Nov 2025 -- The Norwegian Government and NHIndustries SAS (with parent companies) have reached an amicable settlement by which all disputes between the parties relating to the Norwegian NH90 program are resolved.
• OP WHIO New Zealand Defence Force 03 Nov 2025 -- In the waters around East Asia, New Zealand Defence Force teams carry out a dynamic mission of airborne and maritime surveillance, capturing evidence of violations of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea.
• Belgian defense minister says drones spotted above airbase to 'spy' on fighter jets Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- The Belgian defense minister has said that several drones were spotted above their airbase "to spy" on military fighter jets.
• PH commits to boost defense ties between SE Asia, India Philippine News Agency 03 Nov 2025 -- The Philippines, through Department of Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has committed to help strengthen the defense cooperation between Southeast Asia and India, which he described as a "superpower."
• PH Coast Guard modernization pushed amid online attacks, mockery Philippine News Agency 03 Nov 2025 -- Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Monday amplified the need to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as he condemned the mockery and attacks against the organization online.
• DND chief: Task force with US to beef up PH disaster response Philippine News Agency 03 Nov 2025 -- The newly established joint task force with the United States will help boost the Philippines' capabilities to respond to calamities, according to Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
• PH, Australia, Japan, US concerned over China's 'destabilizing' acts Philippine News Agency 03 Nov 2025 -- The defense chiefs and ministers of the Philippines, Australia, Japan and the United States expressed concern over China's destabilizing actions in the East China Sea and the South China Sea.
• PNP ups cybersecurity measures amid possible DDoS cyberattacks Philippine News Agency 03 Nov 2025 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it continues to monitor its online platforms and shield these from possible cyberattacks.
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with Argentine Foreign Minister Quirno US Dept. of State 03 Nov 2025

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• 3 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 03 Nov 2025

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• Bodies of three returned hostages identified - Prime Minister's Office announcement, 3 November 2025 Israel - Prime Minister 03 Nov 2025 -- Following the completion of the identification process, IDF representatives informed the families of deceased hostages Col. Asaf Hamami, Capt. Omer Maxim Neutra and Staff Sgt. Oz Daniel that their loved ones have been returned to Israel and that their identification has been completed.
• Netanyahu rules out granting safe passage to Hamas fighters despite Trump plan Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not grant "safe passage" for 200 Hamas fighters to return from Israeli-occupied areas of the Gaza Strip to Hamas-controlled territory, even as he publicly endorsed US President Donald Trump's 20-point ceasefire plan.
• Israel keeps bombing Gaza despite truce, kills more in occupied West Bank Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- The Israeli military has carried out a new round of aerial attacks in different parts of the Gaza Strip despite a fragile ceasefire agreement between the occupying regime and the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement, which went into effect in early October.
• Gaza Health Ministry receives 45 more Palestinian bodies from Israel, total hits 270 Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- Gaza's Health Ministry says it has received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israeli authorities through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), raising the total number of bodies handed over to 270 under a shaky ceasefire agreement that went in effect in early October.
• Hamas, Islamic Jihad denounce Israeli bill approving execution of Palestinian prisoners IRNA 03 Nov 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad have reacted to an Israeli bill approving the execution of Palestinian prisoners, urging the international community to take immediate action to block the move.
• Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn Israeli bill to execute Palestinian prisoners Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- Palestinian resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad have strongly condemned Israel's draft law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, urging the United Nations to take immediate action to block the controversial legislation.
• Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli bill to execute Palestinian prisoners Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a new Israeli draft law that allows the death penalty for Palestinian abductees.
• Lebanese army mobilizes forces near southern border amid Israeli movements Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- The Lebanese army has mobilized its forces in the border town of Meiss al-Jabal in southern Lebanon after Israeli military movements near the frontier.
• Gaza: Food access improves in the south but food convoys fail to reach north directly UN News 03 Nov 2025 -- In its latest update from Gaza, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said that access to food improved in early October, especially in southern governorates.
• EU Statement on the Impact and consequences of the current situation in the Gaza Strip/Palestine in all aspects of UNESCO's mandate - 43rd Session of the General Conference, UNESCO European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Nov 2025
• Foreign Minister Attends Ministerial Coordination Meeting on Gaza SPA 03 Nov 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attended a ministerial coordination meeting on Gaza, hosted by the Republic of Türkiye in Istanbul, with the participation of Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates
• Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan with the Foreign Minister of Türkiye on the sidelines of Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers Meeting on the situation in Gaza in Istanbul Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Nov 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, during his visit to Türkiye to attend the Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers Meeting on the situation in Gaza in Istanbul on 3 November 2025.
• Yemen's Ansarullah vows immediate, crushing response to any Israeli aggression Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- A senior member of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says any act of aggression by the Israeli regime against the country will be met with an immediate and crushing response.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Hurricane Melissa, Afghanistan, Ukraine UNOCHA 03 Nov 2025
• At Least 27 Dead, Scores Injured As Earthquake Rocks Northern Afghanistan RFE/RL 03 Nov 2025 -- At least 27 people are dead and scores more injured after an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on November 3, just two months after a deadly and devastating quake rocked the eastern part of the country.
• UN agencies on hand as deadly new quake hits northern Afghanistan UN News 03 Nov 2025 -- UN teams rushed to northern Afghanistan on Monday after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck overnight, just two months after a massive quake devastated the east of the country. Details are still emerging from the latest emergency where initial reports indicate at least 20 people have been killed and hundreds injured.
• 'Significant Casualties' Feared In Quake Near Afghanistan's Mazar-e Sharif RFE/RL 03 Nov 2025 -- Experts fear "significant casualties" after an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck near the northern Afghanistan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on November 3, serving as another potential blow to the country's struggling Taliban rulers.
• On 2 November 2025, three khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 03 Nov 2025
• Famine tightens grip on Sudan, with civilians trapped and aid blocked UN News 03 Nov 2025 -- Sudan's hunger crisis has deepened further, with new UN-backed analysis confirming that famine is underway in parts of Darfur and Kordofan, where fighting and sieges have cut off entire communities from food and aid.
• Statement of the ICC Office of the Prosecutor on the situation in El-Fasher, North Darfur ICC 03 Nov 2025 -- The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court expresses its profound alarm and deepest concern over recent reports emerging from El-Fasher about mass killings, rapes, and other crimes allegedly committed during the course of the Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) attacks.
• Norway Increases Support for Sudan Government of Norway 03 Nov 2025 -- Norway is contributing an additional USD 4,5 million (NOK 45 million) to humanitarian assistance in Sudan.
• Haiti: Women's exclusion undermines path to peace and security, UN experts warn OHCHR 03 Nov 2025 -- The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls today sounded the alarm over the deteriorating crisis in Haiti, warning that the systematic exclusion of women from leadership and decision-making and the widespread use of sexual violence are deepening insecurity and obstructing pathways to peace.

News Reports

• As US Ratchets Up Pressure On Venezuela, Will (Or Can) Moscow Help Maduro? RFE/RL 03 Nov 2025 -- It may be happening again.
• Tanzania: Unlawful killings and other human rights violations continue amid internet and electricity blackouts Amnesty International 03 Nov 2025 -- In response to the ongoing partial internet shutdown by Tanzanian authorities following the October 29 general elections, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda said:
• Tanzania: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the elections in Tanzania European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Nov 2025 -- The European Union (EU) takes note of the proclamation by the Independent National Electoral Commission of Tanzania and the Zanzibar Electoral Commission of the results of the presidential elections held on 29 October 2025.
• Multiple Suspects Charged for Having Firearms in Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 03 Nov 2025 -- Last Friday, the FBI arrested multiple suspects and took them into custody. They have now been charged for having firearms that would be used in a conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS—a vicious foreign terrorist organization hell-bent on murdering Americans.
• Surviving the next pandemic could depend on where you live UN News 03 Nov 2025 -- A new global report warns that inequality is increasing the world's vulnerability to pandemics, making them more deadly, more costly and longer lasting - and where you live, could determine how badly impacted you are.
• Russia's Mishustin Arrives in China for 2-Day Visit Sputnik 03 Nov 2025 -- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has arrived in China for a two-day visit, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
• Russia, China to Develop Construction of Russian-Designed Nuclear Plants - Rosatom CEO Sputnik 03 Nov 2025 -- Russia and China will develop the construction of Russian-designed nuclear power plants in China and plan to actively use fast-neutron reactors and closed nuclear fuel cycle technologies, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Monday.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 3, 2025 PRC MofA 03 Nov 2025
• Pressure won't resolve issues: FM on latest US tariff threats Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry (FM) spokesperson stated on Monday that threats and pressure will not contribute to resolving issues concerning rare-earth export controls, urging the US side to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, in order to inject greater stability into the world economy.
• Pressing task for China, US is to earnestly implement consensus reached at Busan meeting between two heads of state: FM on Bessent's reported new tariff threats Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- Asked to comment on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claims on Sunday that the US is prepared to raise tariffs on China if China continues blocking rare earth exports, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that China's competent authorities have repeatedly made clear their position on the country's export control policy regarding rare earths.
• China's Ministry of State Security discloses cases of foreign intelligence agencies illegally obtaining genetic data of key crops Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Monday disclosed several cases showing that, in recent years, foreign intelligence agencies have intensified infiltration into China's agricultural sector, illegally obtaining genetic data of key crops such as soybeans, corn, and rice. The MSS warned that such activities pose a grave threat to China's food security.
• China knows 'consequences' of any attack on Taiwan: Trump CNA 03 Nov 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that China would not take military action against Taiwan while he is president, as the Chinese leaders "know the consequences."
• Chinese FM urges Germany to 'oppose all "Taiwan independence" activities' during phone talk at request of German counterpart Global Times 03 Nov 2025 -- Both China and Germany should adhere to communication and dialogue, enhance mutual understanding, dispel misunderstandings, and consolidate mutual trust. However, there should not be "microphone diplomacy" or make groundless accusations that run counter to facts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 03 Nov 2025
• Iran's 'Simorgh' aircraft begins test flights after 15 years of development IRNA 03 Nov 2025 -- The Iranian light transport aircraft Simorgh has officially entered its test flight phase, marking a major milestone after 15 years of dedicated research and development by Iranian engineers and specialists.
• Zarif: US must abandon illusions of Iran's surrender and turn to 'real' talks IRNA 03 Nov 2025 -- Mohammad-Javad Zarif, Iran's former vice-president for strategic affairs and foreign minister, says it is in the interest of the United States to abandon the idea of Iran's unconditional surrender and move toward real negotiations.
• Iran, US exchanging messages, but no negotiation process begun: Foreign Ministry IRNA 03 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that while messages are being exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries, this does not mean that a negotiation process has begun between the two sides.
• Tehran says 'real regional war' with Israel underway, dismisses talks with US Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has said that the region is currently experiencing "a real war" with the Israeli regime, emphasizing that the situation has moved far beyond the stage of mere threats.
• Araghchi sends message on realistic statements by Grossi, Omani FM IRNA 03 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to the realistic statements of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Foreign Minister of Oman by publishing a message on the X social network that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons.
• Iran showed only a fraction of its power in war with Israel, now more prepared: FM Araghchi IRNA 03 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the world witnessed only a fraction of Iran's power during the 12-day war with Israel in June, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic is now even more prepared for any potential new conflict.
• Iran sets new record in gas production from South Pars Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- Iran says its natural gas production from the world's largest gas field, South Pars in the Persian Gulf, has reached a new record despite continued restrictions on its access to foreign investment and technology due to sanctions.
• Iraq breaks deadlock with Turkey in water deal amid PKK pressure Press TV 03 Nov 2025 -- Iraq has signed a landmark water agreement with Turkey, signaling a breakthrough after months of deadlock and opening the door for joint projects to manage water resources and mitigate the country's severe drought.
• Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Belarus UK FCDO 03 Nov 2025 -- Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Belarus' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
• Press conference - Macquarie, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 03 Nov 2025
• Pakistan-Canada Joint Statement: Reaffirming strong and enduring ties - 3rd November 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Nov 2025 -- His Excellency, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan, and The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, held a productive bilateral call on October 30, reaffirming the strong and enduring ties between Pakistan and Canada and emphasizing the importance of deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
• Canada-Pakistan Joint Statement: Reaffirming strong and enduring ties Canada 03 Nov 2025 -- Today, Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, issued this joint statement:
• Enhancing the physical security of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks in the Republic of Kazakhstan OSCE 03 Nov 2025 -- From 21 to 23 October, thirty government officials took part in a training course in Shymkent on strengthening the physical security of critical infrastructure (CI) against terrorist threats.
• EU Report Slams Georgia For Democratic Backsliding, Highlights Progress In Other Candidates RFE/RL 03 Nov 2025 -- The European Union's annual enlargement report will slam Georgia for its backsliding on democratic policies while generally giving a positive review to Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, and Ukraine on their progress toward membership, a draft of the report, seen by RFE/RL, shows.
• World News in Brief: Self-sufficiency call for healthcare funding, Australia treaty with Indigenous Peoples, Haiti women at risk UN News 03 Nov 2025 -- The UN World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidance on Monday to help poorer nations cope with severe global funding cuts for essential medical services worldwide.