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• Senate, House Democrats File Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Supporting Illinois's Legal Challenge to Trump Use of National Guard House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 10 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with House Democrats' Litigation Task Force, led by Task Force Chair Joe Neguse (D-CO-2), House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-8), and House Armed Services Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA-9), spearheaded a group of 155 Senate and House Democrats in support of Illinois's legal challenge to President Trump's unwarranted National Guard deployment in Illinois.
• US Conducts Two Deadly Strikes on Suspected Narco-Terror Vessels in Pacific Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- The US Department of War has carried out two strikes on two vessels allegedly trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Monday, adding that six people have been killed.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Secretary of War Announces Acquisition Reform DoD 10 Nov 2025 -- The following memorandums were referenced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the National War College on Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., on Friday, November 7. These directives outline the Department's next phase of acquisition.
• Coast Guard solicits potential locations for additional training center US Coast Guard 10 Nov 2025 -- The United States Coast Guard, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, announced a Request for Information (RFI) and market research to identify prospective locations for an additional training center Monday.
• Anna Gvozdiar shared Ukraine's experience in countering UAVs with British parliamentarians Ukraine MOD 10 Nov 2025
• PLA Air Force hints at 'new stuff' in anniversary celebration video Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force teased "new stuff in a video released Monday ahead of its upcoming 76th founding anniversary, offering a brief glimpse of what seems to be a new-type aircraft.
• Air Mobility Group is rapid, ready and resilient Australia DOD 10 Nov 2025 -- Refining their ability to rapidly deploy across Australia, Air Mobility Group (AMG) rehearsed key operating concepts in this year's iteration of Exercise Mobility Bluegum.
• ADF supports Pacific partners to monitor and deter illegal fishing Australia DOD 10 Nov 2025 -- A contingent from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has recently deployed under Operation Solania to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency's (FFA) latest maritime and aerial monitoring, control and surveillance operation, Operation Kurukuru.
• MCS Ville de Québec returns from Operation HORIZON Canada 10 Nov 2025 -- Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québecreturns to its home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, having completed its seven-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region under Operation HORIZON.
• INS SAVITRI ARRIVES IN MOZAMBIQUE, FOSTERING STRONGER BILATERAL MARITIME TIES India PIB 10 Nov 2025 -- Indian Naval Ship INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Beira, Mozambique, as part of its ongoing deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
• ICG organises 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue Board Meeting in Gandhinagar India PIB 10 Nov 2025 -- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised the 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting on Nov 10, 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• INDIA - SRI LANKA JOINT EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI XI - 2025 COMMENCED TODAY India PIB 10 Nov 2025 -- The Eleventh edition of Joint Military exercise "Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025" commenced today at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka
• Iran's defense production exceeds pre-war levels, minister tells Parliament IRNA 10 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says Iran's defense production has improved both in quantity and quality compared to before the 12-day Israeli-imposed war in June.
• West in no position to comment on Iranian missiles' range: Security chief Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- Iran's top security official says the West is using the country's missile capabilities as a means of pressure, stressing it is in no position to comment on the issue.
• Reconnaissance drone system 15 (ADS 15): Addendum to the contract signed Federal Council - Swiss Government 10 Nov 2025 -- armasuisse and the manufacturer Elbit Systems Ltd have signed an addendum to the contract for the reconnaissance drone system 15 (ADS 15). Amongst other things, this also includes the services for the three functionalities not to be implemented.
• Multispectral camouflage systems: armasuisse makes decision to award contracts to Swiss and European manufacturers Federal Council - Swiss Government 10 Nov 2025 -- The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse has decided to whom to award the contracts for multispectral camouflage systems (MSTS). This decision factored in the performance capability of the systems, their deployment integration as well as logistical and economic criteria. The systems will be procured from all of the three European suppliers on the shortlist - SSZ Camouflage AG from Switzerland, Saro GmbH from Germany and Saab Barracuda AB from Sweden.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Budrys US Dept. of State 10 Nov 2025

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• 10 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 10 Nov 2025

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• Israeli whistleblower attempts suicide after exposing soldiers' rape of Palestinian Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- Former Israeli military lawyer Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi who courageously leaked footage exposing the rape of a Palestinian captive by Israeli soldiers at the notorious Sde Teiman detention facility has attempted suicide on Sunday morning, according to Israeli police officials.
• Israel's Knesset approves death penalty draft bill for Palestinian abductees Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- The Israeli Knesset has approved the first reading of a bill that allows the regime to pass the death penalty for Palestinian abductees.
• Israel launches 'fire belt' in southern Gaza, killing 2 Palestinians, including child Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- The Israeli military has launched a "fire belt" in the southern Gaza Strip, killing two Palestinians, including a child, in its latest breach of a ceasefire deal clinched last month to end more than two years of genocide by the Tel Aviv regime.
• Hamas urges mediators to press Israel over Gaza ceasefire violations Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called on mediators and the international community to pressure Israel to halt its deadly violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
• Hamas reaffirms support for Gaza ceasefire, slams Israel's repeated violations Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas reaffirms its commitment to the Gaza ceasefire agreement, warning that Israel's "repeated violations" threaten the deal's successful implementation.
• Hezbollah official: US demand for resistance disarmament aims to fragment Lebanon Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- Senior member of Hezbollah's Political Council, Mahmoud Qamati, has underscored that Lebanon's national unity and the preservation of the resistance's weapons are crucial to thwart the "existential threat" posed by Israel and the United States.
• Israeli forces plant, detonate explosives in two homes in southern Lebanon Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- Israeli troops have planted and detonated explosives in two homes near a Lebanese army checkpoint in the southern region of Hula.
• Gazans continue heading home as 'fragile ceasefire' holds UN News 10 Nov 2025 -- A month into the ceasefire in Gaza, families continue to slowly head back to their former homes and communities wherever access is allowed, the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Monday.
• UN Relief Chief: Continuing to seize every opportunity to save lives in Gaza post-ceasefire UNOCHA 10 Nov 2025 -- Statement on Gaza by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
• Israel blocks 5,000 UNRWA trucks from entering Gaza: UN official Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- About 5,000 UNRWA-owned trucks carrying humanitarian aid remain blocked from entering Gaza, a senior UN official said on Monday, underscoring the severe difficulties of delivering relief to the famine-hit territory.
• Russia's Shoigu Calls Legal Basis Only Way to Resolve Conflict Between Israel, Palestine Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- A comprehensive settlement of the conflict between Israel and Palestine based on international law is the only viable solution, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Monday.
• Ceasefire in Gaza Fragile, We Shouldn't Be Complacent - Russian Envoy to UN Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- The ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is quite fragile, and we shouldn't be complacent, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said in an interview with Sputnik.
• Turkiye Claims 200 Civilians Trapped in Tunnels Under Gaza - Reports Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- Approximately 200 civilians are trapped in tunnels under the Gaza Strip, and Turkiye is working to ensure their safe return home, Reuters reported, citing a high-ranking Turkish official.
• Yemen's Houthis vow to resume striking Israel if Gaza ceasefire collapses People's Daily 10 Nov 2025 -- The Houthi group warned on Sunday that it would resume missile and drone attacks against Israel if the ceasefire in Gaza collapses, according to a letter sent to the Palestinian Hamas movement.

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• Illicit weapons fuelling conflicts worldwide, officials warn UN News 10 Nov 2025 -- The world is facing a cross-border "chain of violence" driven by small arms and light weapons, UN disarmament and law enforcement officials told the Security Council on Monday.
• Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 10 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Small Arms.
• Refugee camps set to be uninhabitable by 2050 as extreme weather worsens UN News 10 Nov 2025 -- At least 117 million people have been displaced by war, violence and persecution, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Monday, while highlighting how much their plight is tied to the growing climate crisis.
• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Philippines, Ukraine UNOCHA 10 Nov 2025
• Report of the Afghanistan Commission presented Government of Norway 10 Nov 2025 -- The report on Norway's engagement in Afghanistan from 2015 to 2021 offers important lessons learned.
• Chairman Mast on Meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs 10 Nov 2025 -- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa:
• US Suspends Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria, Continues to Review SST Designation - Treasury Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- The United States is suspending its remaining restrictions on Syria, namely the Caesar Act, with the exception of sanctionable transactions involving Russia or Iran, the Department of the Treasury said on Monday.
• Syrian President to Join US-Led Anti-IS* Coalition - Reports Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to announce that his country will join the US-led coalition against the Islamic State (IS, a terrorist group banned in Russia), the White House press pool reported on Monday.
• On 8-9 November, twenty khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 10 Nov 2025
• On 10 November 2025, in a heinous and cowardly terrorist act, Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij attacked Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan District. ISPR Pakistan 10 Nov 2025
• Sudan: 89,000 civilians have fled El Fasher UN News 10 Nov 2025 -- The UN aid coordination office (OCHA) on Monday warned of a deepening crisis in Sudan's North Darfur as violence spreads beyond the city of El Fasher.
• Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan Canada 10 Nov 2025 -- "The Signatories are gravely alarmed by the reports of systematic and ongoing violence against civilians during and after the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as well as the escalation of conflict across North Darfur and the Kordofan region."
• Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan UK FCDO 10 Nov 2025 -- This joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan. It is endorsed by foreign ministers and senior officials across multiple countries.
• At Chad's fragile Sudan border, UN and partners redouble connectivity drive for refugees and hosts UNHCR 10 Nov 2025 -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, are expanding efforts with partners in Chad and other refugee-hosting countries to ensure that millions of forcibly displaced people and local communities are connected by 2030.
• Somalia: UN expert calls for action to safeguard fragile human rights gains OHCHR 10 Nov 2025 -- Somali authorities and the international community must take concrete, coordinated action to consolidate progress and prevent backsliding, amid the country's fragile transition, a UN expert said today.
• Thailand Pauses Peace Deal With Cambodia After Mine Blast - Prime Minister Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the suspension of a peace deal with Cambodia on Monday after a landmine explosion injured two Thai soldiers during a border patrol mission.

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• Powerful car explosion kills at least 10 people in India's Delhi Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- At least ten people have been killed and dozens more injured after a car exploded near a metro station at Delhi's landmark Red Fort, a hospital official said.
• Ukrainian Official Admits Poland Helped Nord Stream Blast Suspect Flee Justice - Reports Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- A senior Ukrainian official has admitted that the Polish government helped Ukrainians bust a suspect who Germany believes had a role in the Nord Stream explosion, The Wall Street Journal newspaper has reported.
• Address on Interior Ministry Personnel Day President of Russia 10 Nov 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on November 10, 2025 PRC MofA 10 Nov 2025
• China, US announce suspension of port fees, shipping probes Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- The US and China on Monday successively announced a one-year suspension of port fees on each other's vessels and a parallel halt to related investigations in the shipping and shipbuilding sectors, marking the latest step in implementing the consensus reached at the recent bilateral economic and trade talks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• US suspension of Section 301 investigation measures against China's shipbuilding sectors 'an important' step in implementing Kuala Lumpur trade consensus: MOFCOM Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Monday that the US decision to suspend Section 301 investigation action against China's shipbuilding and other related sectors marks an important step for the US to work with China and implement the consensus reached during the recent China-US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur.
• China to suspend countermeasures on five US-based Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries starting November 10, 2025: MOFCOM Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced that it will suspend for one year the countermeasures imposed on five US-based subsidiaries of South Korea's Hanwha Ocean Co, effective from November 10, 2025.
• China's first homegrown AS700 manned airship officially delivered in East China's Shaoxing Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- The skyline of Yuecheng district in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, recently welcomed a distinctive "aerial visitor." The Xiangyun AS700, known as the "aerial beluga," arrived at Jianshui Science and Technology City amid wide attention.
• China's MSS discloses case of SOE employee arrested for repeatedly visiting overseas anti-China websites and spreading political rumors Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Monday disclosed a case involving a state-owned enterprise (SOE) employee who repeatedly accessed overseas anti-China websites, watched videos spreading political rumors about China, downloaded and disseminated them, and was lawfully arrested by state security authorities. The MSS warned the public not to fall into the trap of using illegal VPN services.
• China's reusable rocket Zhuque-3 to make maiden flight this year: developer Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- China's reusable rocket Zhuque-3 will make its maiden flight this year, the Global Times learned on Monday from the vehicle's developer LandSpace, a leading Chinese commercial space company.
• China's reusable rocket Zhuque-3 to make maiden flight this year: company Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- China's reusable rocket Zhuque-3 will make its maiden flight this year, the Global Times learned from the vehicle's developer LandSpace, a leading Chinese commercial space company, on Monday.
• Company apologizes, pledges full investigation after Ceres-1 Y-19 rocket launch failure Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- Chinese private space firm Galactic Energy apologized after the company's CERES-1 Y-19 carrier rocket suffered its first mission failure on Monday.
• Allies call for Taiwan's inclusion in UN climate talks ahead of COP30 CNA 10 Nov 2025 -- Representatives from diplomatic allies Eswatini, Palau, the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and St. Kitts and Nevis called for an end to Taiwan's exclusion from United Nations climate negotiations, ahead of the 30th Conference of Parties in Belém, Brazil.
• Hsiao's recent trip to Brussels facilitated by EU, Belgium: IPAC CNA 10 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's (蕭美琴) recent trip to Brussels and her address to the European Parliament were facilitated by the European Union and the Belgian government and were not linked to any quid pro quo, the organizers said Sunday.
• China lodges stern protest over Taiwan separatist politicians' activities in European Parliament, urges EU body not to send wrong signals: FM Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- When asked about Taiwan politicians Hsiao Bi-khim and Lin Chia-lung's attendance at the "Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China" annual meeting held in the European Parliament in Brussels, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China has lodged solemn representations with the European Parliament regarding the "Taiwan independent" separatist politicians engaging in activities there.
• China firmly opposes Japanese PM's erroneous remarks on Taiwan: foreign ministry Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- China firmly opposes Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan, and has lodged stern representations with Japan, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Monday.
• Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi makes erroneous remarks on Taiwan; China urges Japan to stop provocations and crossing the line: FM Global Times 10 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated at Monday's regular press conference that the Japanese leader had recently made erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan in the Diet, implying the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Straits. This constituted a crude interference in China's internal affairs and a serious violation of the one-China principle, the spirit of the four China-Japan political documents, and the basic norms of international relations, and was completely inconsistent with the political commitments Japan had made.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 Nov 2025
• Iran to launch 3 homegrown satellites in early winter, ISA head announces Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Hassan Salarieh, announced plans to launch three domestically-built satellites into orbit in early winter, as part of efforts to upgrade the country's civilian space program.
• Iran to Launch 3 Satellites in Early Winter - Space Agency Sputnik 10 Nov 2025 -- Iran will launch three satellites — Zafar, Paya and Kowsar — in early winter, Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency, said on Monday.
• Nuclear technology accelerated scientific progress in Iran: FM Araghchi IRNA 10 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that nuclear technology has accelerated scientific advancement in Iran.
• West has no choice but to recognize Iran as 'scientific hub for nuclear industry': FM Press TV 10 Nov 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Western countries will ultimately have no choice but to recognize Iran as a scientific hub for the peaceful nuclear industry.
• Foreign Ministry: Israeli claims of Iran's assassination plot in Mexico are 'ridiculous' IRNA 10 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed as "ridiculous" allegations that Iran attempted to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, saying that the Israeli regime seeks to damage the Islamic Republic's friendly relations with other countries.
• Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on President's State visit to Angola (November 10, 2025) India MEA 10 Nov 2025
• PM call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates: 10 November 2025 Gov.UK 10 Nov 2025
• Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra Prime Minister of Australia 10 Nov 2025
• Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his onward travel from Colombia to Bolivia Germany Federal Foreign Office 10 Nov 2025
• The EU Is Ready To Expand Again. But Who Will Be The Next Members, And When? RFE/RL 10 Nov 2025 -- The European Commission's annual enlargement report appears to show the EU's executive is serious about adding new members by the time its five-year mandate ends in late 2029. And it has identified four candidates for that purpose: Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, and Ukraine.
• World News in Brief: Ukraine war update, Philippines typhoon latest, demographic shift in Europe and Central Asia UN News 10 Nov 2025 -- TThe UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported large-scale attacks and hostilities in Ukraine over the weekend which caused widespread civilian casualties and disrupted critical services across the country.