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• Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Enters U.S. Fourth Fleet SOUTHCOM 11 Nov 2025 -- The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), entered the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR), Nov. 11.
• USS Gerald Ford Moves to SOUTHCOM to Join US' Growing Buildup in Region - Fleet Sputnik 11 Nov 2025 -- US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford has been moved from the Mediterranean to join the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) amid tensions around drug trafficking in the Caribbean, the SOUTHCOM said on Tuesday.
• US Officers Cannot Explain Why So Much Military Needed for Strikes in Caribbean - Reports Sputnik 11 Nov 2025 -- US senior Special Operations officers in a briefing last month did not provide a comprehensive explanation why the Trump administration needed a massive military presence in the Caribbean for strikes on a few small boats allegedly used by drug cartels, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing sources with the knowledge.
• UK cuts intelligence sharing with US Caribbean boat strikes, calling them 'illegal': Report Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- The UK has suspended sharing of maritime intelligence with the US over concerns that Washington is using British-provided information to carry out deadly and unlawful military strikes on, what the White House insists are, drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean.
• UK Halts Intelligence Flow to US Amid Caribbean Killings - Reports Sputnik 11 Nov 2025 -- The UK has stopped sharing intelligence with the US on suspected Caribbean drug trafficking boats, sources told CNN.

Defense Policy / Programs

• USCGC Frederick Hatch returns to Guam following drydock in Honolulu US Coast Guard 11 Nov 2025 -- The USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew returned to homeport Nov. 12 after a deployment of more than eight months that included scheduled drydock maintenance in Honolulu and activities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
• USS St. Louis (LCS 19) Returns from Deployment in Support of Southern Border Operations US Navy 11 Nov 2025 -- The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis (LCS 19), operating under U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) in the Gulf of America, returned to Naval Station Mayport after completing a surge deployment on November 10, 2025.
• United States Air Force B-52s deploy to Spain, bolster Eastern Flank and High North NATO Allied Air Command 11 Nov 2025 -- United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Morón Air Base, Spain, on November 8, 2025 to begin multilateral training under Bomber Task Force (BTF) Europe 26-1.
• NATO's Playbook Merlin 25 Enhances Baltic Sea Anti-Submarine Capabilities NATO Allied Maritime Command 11 Nov 2025 -- Allied submarines, ships, and aircraft came together for Playbook Merlin 25, a major NATO anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise taking place in the Baltic Sea from 10-14 November. Hundreds of Allied personnel from nine NATO nations trained together at sea to strengthen the Alliance's readiness, interoperability, and ability to respond to threats beneath the surface.
• Russia, Egypt Should Conduct Regular Military Exercises - Shoigu Sputnik 11 Nov 2025 -- Russia and Egypt may intensify cooperation between the defense ministries and conduct joint combat training on a regular basis, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
• Moscow hosts comprehensive negotiations of defence ministries of Russia and Kyrgystan Russia MoD 11 Nov 2025 -- On 11 November, comprehensive negotiations between delegations from the defence ministries of the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Moscow.
• We Identified What Kherson Needs to Strengthen Its Defense - Address by the President President of Ukraine 11 Nov 2025
• One year of soft loan program for defense industry enterprises: 80 loans totaling nearly UAH 5 billion Ukraine MOD 11 Nov 2025
• PLA Air Force shows GJ-11 stealth drone in flight with J-20, J-16D for first time in a microfilm; expert calls combination 'perfect' Global Times 11 Nov 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force on Tuesday released a microfilm celebrating its 76th founding anniversary, in which it for the first time showed an aerial formation consisting of a GJ-11 stealth drone, a J-20 stealth fighter jet and a J-16D electronic warfare aircraft. An expert called it a perfect combination for penetrating hostile defense lines.
• Ballarat strengthens ties in the Philippines Australia DOD 11 Nov 2025 -- HMAS Ballarat has joined ships and aircraft from New Zealand, the Philippines and the United States for a multilateral maritime cooperative activity within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
• Operation Sindoor is a compelling example of modern warfare; Precision strike capabilities, network-centric ops, digitised intelligence & multi-domain tactics were effectively deployed within a compressed time-frame: CDS India PIB 11 Nov 2025 -- "Operation Sindoor is a compelling example of modern warfare, where precision strike capabilities, network-centric operations, digitised intelligence, and multi-domain tactics were effectively deployed within a compressed time-frame," said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan in his special address on 'Impact of Technology on Modern Warfare' at the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on November 11, 2025
• Need to build systems and ecosystems to make creation & adoption of new tech seamless, swift and self-sustaining: Raksha Mantri India PIB 11 Nov 2025 -- For India to move from a consumer to a creator of technology, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has underlined the need to not only acquire new innovations, but create the conditions where niche products thrive through sound processes, agile institutions, and a spirit of collaboration that unites the soldier, the scientist, the start-up & the strategist.
• Turkish military plane with 20 onboard crashes in Georgia Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- A Turkish military cargo plane with at least 20 people onboard, including the flight crew, has crashed in Georgia, authorities confirmed.
• Turkey Says Military Cargo Plane With 20 On Board Crashes Near Georgia-Azerbaijan Border RFE/RL 11 Nov 2025 -- The Turkish Defense Ministry said a military cargo plane flying back to Turkey from Azerbaijan carrying 20 people has crashed near the border inside Georgian territory.
• Former Romanian Senator Detained Over Alleged $1.1 Million Bribe in Arms Deal Scheme RFE/RL 11 Nov 2025 -- Authorities in Romania have arrested a former senator for allegedly attempting to offer a 1 million-euro ($1.16 million) bribe to the country's defense minister to facilitate an arms deal that could be fraudulently financed by a European Union program.
• Joint Statement from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom and United States Defence Working Group UK MOD 11 Nov 2025 -- A Joint Statement from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom and United States Defence Working Group (DWG).

Defense Industry

• UK's Last Helicopter Factory May Close Due to Lack of Gov't Contracts Sputnik 11 Nov 2025 -- The fate of Britain's last helicopter factory, owned by Italian defense holding Leonardo, is under threat due to a prolonged lack of government contracts, Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani reportedly said.

Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 11 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 11 Nov 2025

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows | Giddeon's Chariots

• Israeli army short of 1,000s of soldiers as threat of new war on Lebanon looms: Report Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- The Israeli army is reportedly facing a major depletion in its ranks and plans to recruit 12,000 soldiers, including 7,000 for combat units, as it readies itself for a possible confrontation with the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah.
• Al-Aqsa Flood operation shattered illusion of 'Greater Israel': Hamas leader Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- Senior Hamas leader Osama Hamdan said that Operation al-Aqsa Flood will remain a historic milestone for the Palestinian nation, as it shattered the illusion of a so-called "Greater Israel" project.
• Hamas slams Israeli parliament's first reading approval of bill for execution of Palestinian abductees Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval in its first reading of a bill that would permit the execution of Palestinian abductees, calling it an extension of Israel's "racist and criminal policy."
• Hezbollah vows to 'remain standing,' says ready for any confrontation IRNA 11 Nov 2025 -- The Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has emphasized the movement's readiness for any confrontation, noting that they will remain "standing" and not back down if tested again.
• Hezbollah says weapons key to Lebanon's defense, will not yield to US or Israel Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- The Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah has reiterated that the US and Israel's calls for the disarmament of the resistance group are designed to weaken Lebanon and leave it exposed to external aggression.
• UN expert: Evidence suggests Palestinian prisoners subjected to torture by Israel Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, has released a statement saying that evidence suggests Palestinian prisoners from Gaza have been subjected to torture by the Israeli regime since February 2024.
• Over 16,000 patients in Gaza still await evacuation for medical treatment abroad: WHO Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) says as many as 16,500 patients in the Gaza Strip are still waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment abroad, emphasizing that its medical supplies are ready at the border but cannot enter the region due to Israel's closure of crossings.
• Settlement Activity Increases in the West Bank registering 1,275 Crimes in One Week-----Israel Continues Bombing the Gaza Strip despite the Truce Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 11 Nov 2025 -- Israeli occupation forces killed seven Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and wounded 18 others, continuing their violations of the ceasefire agreement between November 4 and 10, 2025

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Jordan, Hurricane Melissa UNOCHA 11 Nov 2025
• International Criminal Court: Sanctions threaten global fight against impunity UN News 11 Nov 2025 -- Coercion and sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) are "assaults on the very principles of international law itself," the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Tuesday.
• New FAO-WFP report warns of shrinking window to prevent millions more people facing acute food insecurity in 16 hotspots FAO 11 Nov 2025 -- A new joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warns that acute food insecurity is deepening in 16 hunger hotspots, which threatens to drive millions more into famine or risk of famine.
• Taliban Bars Women Without A Burqa From Entering Hospitals In Afghanistan RFE/RL 11 Nov 2025 -- The Taliban has barred female patients, visitors, and medical staff who do not wear the all-encompassing burqa from entering public hospitals in western Afghanistan, the latest restriction by the hard-line Islamist group targeting women.
• Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani and Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 11 Nov 2025
• Syria's Jolani says Trump didn't raise al-Qaeda ties at White House meeting Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led regime in Syria, said his association with the al-Qaeda terrorist group was "a matter of the past" and was not brought up in his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump.
• Risch, Shaheen Meet with President al-Sharaa of Syria US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 11 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below following a meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria:
• Sudan war: Women endure starvation, rape and bombs fleeing El Fasher UN News 11 Nov 2025 -- In war-torn Sudan, rape is likely being used as a weapon of war and simply being a woman there is "a strong predictor" of hunger, violence and death, the UN's gender equality agency warned on Tuesday.
• IOM Chief Warns of Imminent Catastrophe as Displacement Surges in North Darfur IOM 11 Nov 2025 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy Pope warns that extreme insecurity and appalling human rights violations, including mass killings and ethnic and sexual violence in El Fasher, North Darfur, have triggered a dramatic surge in displacement and further worsened the humanitarian crisis.
• Sweden provides SEK 100 million for humanitarian operations in Sudan Government Offices of Sweden 11 Nov 2025 -- The Government is providing SEK 100 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) for humanitarian operations for the civilian population in Sudan in 2025. This comes against the backdrop of the serious humanitarian crisis caused by civil war in the country.
• Under-Secretary-General Warns Security Council of Growing Instability in South Sudan, Urges Government Recommit to Peace Agreement UN Security Council 11 Nov 2025 -- With developments in South Sudan moving "in a negative and possibly dangerous direction", briefers urged the transitional Government to recommit to the Revitalized Peace Agreement before the situation descends into violence threatening political stability and the UN Mission in the country.
• The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 11 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on South Sudan.

News Reports

• Suicide blast kills 12, injures dozens in Islamabad Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- A powerful suicide blast struck outside a courthouse in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 36 others, officials said.
• Bomb Attacks In Pakistani And Indian Capitals Kill 20 RFE/RL 11 Nov 2025 -- A suicide attack in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, has killed at least 12 people and injured 21 more.
• Car explosion in New Delhi causes multiple casualties; Chinese FM spokesperson expresses shock, condolences Global Times 11 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference on November 11. A reporter asked: We noted that on the evening of November 10 an automobile explosion occurred in India's capital, New Delhi, causing multiple casualties, and that Indian authorities are currently investigating the incident. What is China's comment on this? Were any Chinese personnel among the casualties?
• Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Chairs High Level Security Review Meetings on Delhi Blast India PIB 11 Nov 2025 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chaired high level security review meetings in New Delhi with senior officials of the security agencies and the Ministry of Home Affairs on the Delhi car blast incident
• Official confirms 8 deaths in Delhi blast People's Daily 11 Nov 2025 -- Eight people among those who were brought to a hospital after a blast in Delhi died on Monday evening, the hospital's medical superintendent confirmed.
• EU Commission to Set Up New Intelligence Unit Under von der Leyen's Leadership Sputnik 11 Nov 2025 -- The European Commission is establishing a new intelligence unit to be led by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to enhance the use of information collected by national intelligence agencies, media reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
• Telephone conversation with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev President of Russia 11 Nov 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with Russian media outlets, Moscow, November 11, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Nov 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on November 11, 2025 PRC MofA 11 Nov 2025
• US suspension of Affiliates Rule marks key step in implementing China-US Kuala Lumpur consensus; both sides to discuss arrangement after one-year pause: MOFCOM Global Times 11 Nov 2025 -- In response to a question about the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security publishing a notice in the Federal Register on Monday local time announcing a one-year suspension of its Affiliates Rule, and whether the suspension may be extended after one year, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said China has taken note of the announcement.
• Wang Yi Holds Talks with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide PRC MofA 11 Nov 2025 -- On November 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Espen Barth Eide in Beijing.
• China opposes any restrictions imposed on China under coercion or pretext, says FM over Mexico's China tariff plan reportedly to be delayed Global Times 11 Nov 2025 -- Commenting on a Bloomberg report on Monday citing Mexican lawmakers and business leaders, which stated that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's plan to impose steep tariffs on Chinese imports has been delayed until at least December amid mounting opposition from Mexico's private sector and even members of the ruling party, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that as a matter of principle, China upholds a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization and opposes unilateralism, protectionism, and discriminatory and exclusive measures in any form.
• MOFA urges Vietnam to process Taiwan's CPTPP application 'fairly' CNA 11 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan has urged Vietnam to "fairly and effectively" process its application to join a major 12-member regional economic bloc, as the Southeast Asian country will be the bloc's chair in 2026.
• In Europe, Tsai urges democratic unity against authoritarian threats CNA 11 Nov 2025 -- Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said in Berlin on Monday that democracies should collaborate to counter authoritarianism, and she outlined the steps Taiwan has taken to build up resilience in the face of growing threats by China.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 11 Nov 2025
• Monitoring and surveillance activities by Canada against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Nov 2025
• DFA Statement on DPRK's Ballistic Missile Launch on 07 November 2025 Philippines DFA 11 Nov 2025 -- The Philippines expresses serious concern and strongly denounces the recent ballistic missile launch conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Such provocative actions undermine economic progress, peace, and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region.
• PH denounces 'provocative' N. Korea missile launch Philippine News Agency 11 Nov 2025 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Tuesday strongly denounced North Korea's launch of a suspected short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) into the East Sea, describing the act as concerning and provocative.
• Expert Tells RFE/RL Iran Accelerating Construction of Underground Nuclear Site After US Strikes RFE/RL 11 Nov 2025 -- US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites in June slowed down the nuclear program, likely buried Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, and effectively paused enrichment activities.
• Iran says 'no new message' sent to US, focus remains on lifting sanctions IRNA 11 Nov 2025 -- Iran has not sent any new message to the United States but continues to seek the removal of sanctions, said Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
• Iran's security chief says 'no new message' sent to US Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- Iran's top security official has dismissed reports of fresh communications with Washington, stressing that no new message has been conveyed to the United States.
• Iran will not compromise on national security in potential talks with US: Deputy FM Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Islamic Republic will not compromise on issues relating to its national security and "red lines" in any potential negotiations with the United States.
• Iran speeds up development of joint oil field with Iraq Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- Iran has accelerated development at an oil field shared with neighboring Iraq, despite sanctions that restrict its access to foreign investment and technology.
• IRGC intelligence says dismantles US-Israeli subversive spy network Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the successful dismantling of an anti-security network directed by American and Israeli intelligence services inside the country.
• IRGC intelligence says US-Israeli spy network dismantled IRNA 11 Nov 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence organization says it has identified and dismantled an anti-security network inside the country directed by US and Israeli intelligence services.
• Iraqis voting in parliamentary elections to shape political future Press TV 11 Nov 2025 -- Iraqi people have begun casting their votes to elect a new parliament that will define the country's political direction for the next four years.
• Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Iraq UN Secretary-General 11 Nov 2025
• QA-19, 11 November 2025, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Incidents in Kirkuk Caused by the Provocative Actions Against the Iraqi Turkmen Front Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Nov 2025
• Minister Budrys at the meeting with the U.S. Special Envoy to Belarus: It is necessary to increase pressure on the Belarusian regime Lithuania MFA 11 Nov 2025 -- On 10 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the newly appointed U.S. Special Envoy to Belarus, John Coale, in Washington, D.C.
• Special Briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on PM Modi's visit to Bhutan (November 11, 2025) India MEA 11 Nov 2025
• Pakistan Army and UAE Presidential Guards concluded two-week Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise Jalmood-I at Tarbela. ISPR Pakistan 11 Nov 2025
• Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for the G7 meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada Germany Federal Foreign Office 11 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul issued the following statement today (11 November 2025) prior to his departure from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for the G7 meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada:
• FM Sa'ar holds meeting and joint press conference with Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna Israel MFA 11 Nov 2025 -- FM Sa'ar: "Iran constantly targets Israel's embassies, ambassadors, and diplomats. We will not be deterred. On the contrary - we will continue to expand Israel's relations around the world."
• Meeting with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia 11 Nov 2025 -- A meeting was held in the Kremlin between Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is on a two-day state visit to Russia.
• Russia-Led Nuclear Plant Construction to Allow Kazakhstan Complete Full Nuclear Fuel Cycle Sputnik 11 Nov 2025 -- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev believes that the construction of the country's first nuclear power plant, led by Russia's Rosatom, would allow the republic to complete the full nuclear fuel cycle, from uranium mining to electricity production.
• Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand PRC MofA 11 Nov 2025 -- On November 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand at the latter's request.
• Minister Anand meets with India's External Affairs Minister Canada 11 Nov 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was pleased to welcome today Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, to Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Niagara Region, where they met for their third time this year—a reflection of momentum in the bilateral relationship.
• Minister Anand meets with Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Canada 11 Nov 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Niagara Region.
• Spokesperson's Press Briefing (November 11, 2025) ROK MFA 11 Nov 2025
• Japan-UK Foreign Ministers' meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Nov 2025
• Japan-Jordan Summit Working Dinner Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Nov 2025
• HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session in Riyadh SPA 11 Nov 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh today
• Wider Europe Briefing: A New EU Effort To Fight Disinfo, And The Next Country To Join The Club RFE/RL 11 Nov 2025
• Strengthening civil society in Moldova Government of Norway 11 Nov 2025 -- Norway is providing NOK 8.8 million in support to two new civil society partners in Moldova.
• Minister Budrys met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Severe sanctions against Russia are a language of force that it understands Lithuania MFA 11 Nov 2025 -- On 10 November in Washington, D.C., the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, met with the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States (U.S.), Scott Bessent.
• Budrys in Washington, D.C.: The basis of the strategic partnership between Lithuania and the U.S. is to ensure security through concrete actions rather than promises Lithuania MFA 11 Nov 2025 -- Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, is on a working visit to the United States of America.
• Tanzania: Reports of hundreds killed and detained following deadly election violence UN News 11 Nov 2025 -- Hundreds of protesters and others have been killed and an unknown number injured or detained in Tanzania following protests surrounding last month's elections, according to reports obtained by the UN human rights office (OHCHR).
• Tanzania: Election-related killings and other violations must be investigated - Türk OHCHR 11 Nov 2025 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Tuesday urged investigations into the killings and other violations committed in the context of the 29 October elections in Tanzania, as reports emerged that bodies may have been taken by security forces to undisclosed locations.
• DOJ: ICC arrest warrant vs. Dela Rosa unconfirmed Philippine News Agency 11 Nov 2025 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday said it has yet to receive the alleged arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
• Finland to grant EUR 13.5 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 11 Nov 2025 -- Finland will grant a total of EUR 13.5 million in humanitarian assistance at the end of the year. The total funding for humanitarian assistance in 2025 is over EUR 111 million. The funds granted at the end of year will go to humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Nigeria, Sudan, Gaza, Yemen and Afghanistan.
• World News in Brief: Refugee boat tragedy in Andaman Sea, Gaza vaccinations, farmers' lending scheme UN News 11 Nov 2025 -- At least 21 Rohingya refugees, including two teenage girls, have died after a boat carrying up to 70 people capsized in the Andaman Sea off the coasts of Malaysia and Thailand, according to UN agencies.
• Hurricane Melissa: Relief efforts intensify as damage across Caribbean grows UN News 11 Nov 2025 -- Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean, governments and aid agencies are still struggling to reach communities left without homes, healthcare and basic services, as damage assessments in Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti continue to rise, the UN said on Tuesday.