12 November 2025 Military News |
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- CENTCOM Degrades ISIS in Syria CENTCOM 12 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces advised, assisted, and enabled more than 22 operations against ISIS with partners in Syria over the past month, diminishing the terrorist group's ability to conduct local operations and export violence around the world.
- Venezuela launches massive military mobilization as US aircraft carrier enters Caribbean Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- Venezuela has announced a "massive mobilization" of troops and weapons in response to the arrival of a US aircraft carrier strike group in the Caribbean Sea, amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas.
- Colombia suspends intelligence sharing with US over strikes in Caribbean Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the country's security forces to halt intelligence cooperation with the United States in protest against American missile strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, which have killed dozens of civilians.
- Trump's Domestic Military Deployments Come at Nearly $500Mln Price Tag - Reports Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- The deployment of military units in cities across the United States has cost the administration of President Donald Trump nearly $500 million, The Intercept reported, citing expert estimations.
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- Initiative to Rename Pentagon Could Incur Costs of Up to $2 Billion - Reports Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump's initiative to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost the US budget up to $2 billion, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing people in the know.
- USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Returns to Mayport Following Deployment to U.S. Fourth Fleet US Navy 12 Nov 2025 -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) returned to Naval Station Mayport after completing a 91-day surge deployment in the U.S. Fourth Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- NATO, Industry and Innovators discuss Arctic space security NATO 12 Nov 2025 -- On Wednesday (13 November), experts from NATO, Allied countries, industry and the innovation community met at NATO's first Arctic Space Forum in Helsinki, Finland, to explore how space-based capabilities can strengthen deterrence, resilience and situational awareness in the High North.
- Russia Establishes Unmanned Systems Forces Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- Unmanned systems forces have been officially established in Russia, with regular regiments now formed, the unmanned systems forces deputy chief, Col. Sergei Ishtuganov, said.
- Russian Defence Ministry holds regular meeting of Russian-Indonesian working group on military cooperation Russia MoD 12 Nov 2025 -- The Russian Defence Ministry held a regular meeting of the Russian-Indonesian working group on military cooperation.
- Russian Navy and Myanmar Navy launch MARUMEX 2025 exercise Russia MoD 12 Nov 2025 -- A ship detachment of the Pacific Fleet as part of the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, the corvette Gremyashchiy, and tanker Boris Butoma left the territorial waters of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for the Andaman Sea to participate in the maritime phase of the MARUMEX 2025 exercise.
- Sergiy Boyev discusses defence industry cooperation with French delegation Ukraine MOD 12 Nov 2025
- Denys Shmyhal: Scaling up Kharkiv Oblast's experience to strengthen air defense across regions Ukraine MOD 12 Nov 2025
- Denys Shmyhal visits defenders of Kharkiv region on the frontline in Vovchansk Ukraine MOD 12 Nov 2025
- Advent of three-carrier era represents PLA Navy's growing power to defeat attempts to infringe on China's territory: spokesperson Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comment about the attention on the island of Taiwan on the recent commissioning of the Fujian, China's first electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier, which marked Chinese mainland's entry into the three-carrier era, with some media noting that it fully demonstrates the remarkable improvement in the mainland's new quality productive forces and national defense capabilities, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that from the aircraft carrier Liaoning to the Shandong, and then to the Fujian, the advent of the three-carrier era is a major achievement in China's national defense and military development. It represents a solid step forward for the PLA toward becoming a world-class military, and Chinese people at home and abroad are all proud of this.
- Australia joins India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar Australia DOD 12 Nov 2025 -- Australia has joined India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar, a key Indo-Pacific maritime activity designed to deepen interoperability between regional partners.
- HMAS Supply returns home to Eden Australia DOD 12 Nov 2025 -- On November 5, HMAS Supply made a welcome return to her ceremonial home port of Eden, arriving in Twofold Bay to conduct ammunitioning in preparation for upcoming sea trials.
- Modern capabilities driven by disruptive tech, deeper collaboration with start-ups & innovators key for self-reliance in defence, says Secretary (Defence Production) India PIB 12 Nov 2025 -- Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar has called for deeper collaboration with start-ups & innovators to strengthen the technological backbone of the country and achieve the goal of Aatmanirbharta in defence
- UK High Court rules arms exports of F-35 parts to Israel 'lawful' despite Gaza genocide Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- London's High Court has dismissed a legal challenge by a Palestinian rights group against the British government's decision to continue exporting F-35 fighter jet components to Israel, ruling that the government acted "lawfully" despite the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
- Israel to Shut Down Long-Running Army Radio Station Galei Tzahal by March 2026 Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz plans to issue an order to close Israeli Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), which has been broadcasting nationwide since 1950, by March 2026, the station said on Wednesday.
- The Chief of the General Staff at the Central Command's Dual-Division Exercise Israel Defense Forces 12 Nov 2025
- The IDF Has Completed a Military Exercise in the Central Command Israel Defense Forces 12 Nov 2025
- Colonel General Sobirzoda Emomali Abdulrahim, Defence Minister of Tajikistan, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. ISPR Pakistan 12 Nov 2025
- Denmark - AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles DSCA 12 Nov 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $318.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
- Tsahkna to Valtonen: Security in the Baltic Sea is of key importance to us Estonia MFA 12 Nov 2025 -- On 12 November, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Tallinn to discuss current foreign policy issues.
- Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: Nordic countries will build air forces capable of combined operations Finnish MoD 12 Nov 2025 -- Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen hosted a meeting of Nordic defence ministers in Helsinki today on 12 November 2025. According to Minister of Defence Häkkänen, the Nordic countries will build air forces that are capable operating together both in peacetime and under emergency conditions.
- Pål Jonson takes part in NORDEFCO and NB8 meetings in Helsinki Government Offices of Sweden 12 Nov 2025 -- On 12-13 November, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will take part in NORDEFCO and NB8 meetings in Helsinki.
- A look at the Defence news 3 - 9 November Netherlands Ministry of Defence 12 Nov 2025
- New SAR (Search and Rescue) Facility Opened at Tallinn Mine Harbour Estonia CDI 12 Nov 2025 -- On October 12th, the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) and the Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB) opened a new SAR (Search and Rescue) facility at Tallinn Mine Harbour, bringing together the maritime rescue training centre and the PBGB's maritime rescue unit under one roof.
- The Chief of Defence Staff met with the Commander of LANDCOM Romania - Ministry of National Defence 12 Nov 2025 -- On Wednesday, November 12th, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, had an official meeting, at "Nicolae Bălcescu" Land Forces Academy in Sibiu, with General Christopher Donahue, Commander of NATO's Allied Land Command (LANDCOM), as part of the activities occasioned by "DACIAN FALL 2025" (DAFA25) Exercise.
- Consolidation of Allied presence and defence capabilities in the Black Sea region Romania - Ministry of National Defence 12 Nov 2025 -- On Wednesday, November 12th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, met, as part of the Distinguished Visitors Day of the DACIAN FALL 2025 Exercise, with Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, and with General Christopher Donahue, Commander of NATO Land Forces Command and of US Army Europe and Africa. The activity was also attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu, Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Radu Miruță, and the Presidential Advisor for National Security, Marius Gabriel Lazurca.
- EU, PH in talks for 'modalities,' deal to boost defense cooperation Philippine News Agency 12 Nov 2025 -- The European Union (EU) and the Philippines are in talks for a possible deal or "modalities" that would increase their defense cooperation, said EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro on Wednesday.
- Fincantieri keen to boost PH underwater defense, security - exec Philippine News Agency 12 Nov 2025 -- Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has expressed interest in forging a strategic industrial partnership with the Philippines to strengthen the country's underwater defense and security capabilities.
- PH, S. Korea army officials reaffirm defense ties Philippine News Agency 12 Nov 2025 -- The defense alliance between the Philippines and South Korea received a big boost Tuesday following the visit of Maj. Gen. Shin Eun-bong, Personnel Command chief of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA).
- Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara US Dept. of State 12 Nov 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 12 Nov 2025
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- 12 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 12 Nov 2025
- Israeli settlers launch wide-scale attack on industrial zone in West Bank Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- Dozens of Israeli settlers have launched a wide-scale attack on industrial and agricultural facilities in the northeastern sector of the West Bank, sparking major fires and injuring several Palestinians amid a surge of settler violence in the occupied territory.
- Hamas condemns Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes in al-Quds Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has condemned the demolition of Palestinian homes in occupied al-Quds as a "new chapter" in the crimes of Israel aimed at Judaization of the city.
- Israel systematically sabotages post-war recovery in southern Lebanon: Report Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- Israel has continued attacks on Lebanese soil, despite the ceasefire agreement of November 2024, deliberately orchestrating a campaign to prevent the reconstruction of southern Lebanon and perpetuate the suffering of the local population.
- UNRWA Situation Report #196 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem UNRWA 12 Nov 2025
- US planning to build 'temporary housing' in Gaza for 'screened' Palestinians: Report Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- The US is reportedly backing a plan to construct housing compounds for thousands of "screened" Palestinians in areas of Gaza currently occupied by Israeli forces, raising fears that the project could entrench the territory's division.
- US considering plan to deploy 1000s of forces on Gaza border: Report Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- The US is reportedly exploring a plan for a vast military base housing thousands of forces along Gaza's border with the occupied Palestinian territories amid fears of further American regional adventurism and desire to help the Israeli regime control the territory's future.
- ICC President addresses United Nations General Assembly to present Court's annual report ICC 12 Nov 2025 -- On 11 November 2025 the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Tomoko Akane, addressed the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to present the Court's annual report, detailing its activities, ongoing cases and reparations processes, as well as current challenges.
- Millions of lives at risk, warn UN food agencies, as hunger crisis worsens UN News 12 Nov 2025 -- The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) warn of a major hunger emergency, with acute food insecurity set to worsen in 16 countries and territories between now and May 2026, putting millions of lives at risk.
- Today's top news: Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo UNOCHA 12 Nov 2025
- China supports Pakistan and Afghanistan in growing bilateral ties: FM on Pakistan's accusation of Afghanistan harboring TTP and Pak-Afghan relations Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan are China's close neighbors. China has consistently supported Pakistan and Afghanistan in growing bilateral relations and maintaining regional peace and stability together, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday in response to a question concerning Pakistan's recent accusation of Afghanistan's harboring of Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
- Clarifications Issued by the Court of Arbitration on Pakistan's Request in the Context of the Indus Waters Treaty Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Nov 2025 -- In the context of the arbitration initiated by Pakistan against India under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), Pakistan has taken note of the recent Decision of the Court of Arbitration which has offered helpful clarification on certain aspects of the Court's 'Award on Issues of General Interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty', published on 8 August 2025.
- Sudan: Migration chief hears horrific accounts of exodus from El Fasher UN News 12 Nov 2025 -- Some 90,000 people have been displaced following the fall of El Fasher in Sudan's North Darfur - with another 50,000 fleeing violence in the Kordofans, according to the UN migration chief.
- Horrific reports of systematic rape emerge from Sudan's El Fasher Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- The UN's gender equality agency has warned that rape is being used as a "weapon of war" in Sudan, where mounting violence by UAE-backed militants has claimed thousands of civilian lives amid rampant hunger and displacement.
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- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on New Delhi car explosion Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Nov 2025
- India's National Investigation Agency to probe Delhi car blast People's Daily 12 Nov 2025 -- India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday handed over the probe into the Delhi car blast to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- China strongly condemns Pakistan suicide bombing, firmly opposes all forms of terrorism: FM spokesperson Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- In response to media inquiries regarding the suicide bombing near a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Tuesday that killed at least 12 people and injured many, for which the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Wednesday that China strongly condemns the attack.
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on Islamabad terror attack Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Nov 2025
- Minister Anand announces additional sanctions against Russia Canada 12 Nov 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
- Andrii Sybiha starts work in Canada: Anita Anand announces new Canadian sanctions targeting Russia's energy and cyber infrastructure. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 12 Nov 2025
- Russia's 1st Soyuz-5 Rocket Arrives at Baikonur Cosmodrome Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- The first medium-class Soyuz-5 launch vehicle has been delivered to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said.
- Russia-Kazakhstan talks President of Russia 12 Nov 2025 -- On the second day of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit to Russia, Vladimir Putin held talks with the President of Kazakhstan at the Kremlin.
- Toqaev Balances Relations With Putin After Landmark US-Central Asia Summit RFE/RL 12 Nov 2025 -- Following a high-profile summit in Washington with all five Central Asian leaders that saw new US deals worth billions of dollars, Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to reaffirm ties and chart Russia's future economic role in the Central Asian country.
- Russia Seeks to Further Develop Relations With Kazakhstan - Putin Sputnik 12 Nov 2025 -- Russia is striving to further develop relations with Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
- Chinese FM slams Australian spy chief for deliberately stirring up confrontation Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- In response to accusations from the head of Australian intelligence alleging that Chinese government-supported hackers broke into Australian communications and infrastructure networks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told Wednesday's press conference that "The Australian official you mentioned has repeatedly made statements smearing China, spreading false narratives, and deliberately stirring up confrontation since the beginning of this year. China firmly opposes this kind of behavior and has already lodged representations with the Australian side."
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on November 12, 2025 PRC MofA 12 Nov 2025
- China says U.S. pause on 50-percent ownership rule is important step in implementing Kuala Lumpur consensus People's Daily 12 Nov 2025 -- China's commerce ministry said on Tuesday that it has taken note of the United States' announcement of a one-year pause, starting Nov. 10, on a regulation that expands export control restrictions to any entity owned 50 percent or more by parties on U.S. sanctions lists.
- President, legislative speaker exchange barbs on China threat to lawmaker CNA 12 Nov 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) should retract his remark that China is "a foreign hostile force" and remove a clause in the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) charter that advocates Taiwan independence, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) said Wednesday.
- Taiwan question is red line that must not be crossed, says FM spokesperson on Tokyo presenting decoration to 'Taiwan independence' separatist Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- Commenting on media report that on November 11, the Japanese government presented decoration of Order of the Rising Sun to Hsieh Chang-ting, former head of "Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Wednesday that China has previously stated its position on the issue. "The Japanese government insisted on proposing and presenting decoration to an individual who advocates for the "Taiwan independence" rhetoric, which is another mistaken move by Japan on the Taiwan question, and China firmly opposes this," Guo added.
- More and more people see Lai Ching-te as 'peace destroyer' and 'troublemaker,' says mainland spokesperson on remarks by NYT columnist Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- "In recent times, many foreign media, experts, and scholars have criticized the Lai Ching-te administration for reckless and provocative actions, repeatedly engaging in 'independence' provocations," Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said Wednesday.
- Pursuing legal action against small handful of staunch 'Taiwan independence' separatists is just and necessary: mainland spokesperson Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- When commenting on the recent case filing and investigation by public security organs into staunch "Taiwan independence" separatist Shen Pao-yang, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, stated on Wednesday that Taiwan is part of China, and "Taiwan independence" is a serious criminal act of splitting the country and betraying the nation. Pursuing criminal responsibility and taking law enforcement and judicial actions against a very small handful of staunch "Taiwan independence" separatists in accordance with the law is a just and necessary measure to oppose "Taiwan independence" and safeguard national unity, stated Chen.
- DPP authorities' collusion with IPAC to stage a farce will only make them a laughingstock: mainland spokesperson Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- Asked to comment on media reports that "Taiwan independence" separatist Hsiao Bi-khim recently spoke at a meeting held by the "Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC)" at the European Parliament building, and that the DPP authorities touted this as a "historic step in Taiwan's diplomacy and a new stage" in relations, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the so-called IPAC is nothing more than a small group of extreme anti-China elements, and we firmly oppose its renewed provocations on Taiwan-related issues.
- Tokyo's provocations on Taiwan question face growing backlash Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- Commenting on a media report that on Tuesday, the Japanese government presented the decoration of the Order of the Rising Sun to Hsieh Chang-ting, former head of "Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Wednesday that "The Japanese government took another wrong step on Taiwan by proposing and promoting the conferment to someone advocating 'Taiwan independence.' China firmly opposes this."
- Mainland slams anti-China IPAC for making provocations on Taiwan-related issues People's Daily 12 Nov 2025 -- A Chinese spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the so-called Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) for making provocations on Taiwan-related issues.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 12 Nov 2025
- Taiwan Affairs Office slams Japanese leader's egregious remarks on Taiwan question as 'brazen interference in China's internal affairs' Global Times 12 Nov 2025 -- In response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent wrongful remarks that implied the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Straits, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, stated on Wednesday that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of it.
- Iran calls for UN action after US president acknowledges role in Israeli strikes Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- In a formal letter to the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the United States for its role in supporting Israeli military aggression against Iran in June, following statements by President Donald Trump acknowledging US oversight of the attacks.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Nov 2025
- E3 unable to play a positive role regarding Iran's nuclear program: Russian diplomat IRNA 12 Nov 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna says he doubts Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3 or European Troika— have the ability to play a positive role concerning Iran's nuclear program.
- Iranian, Russian FMs hold phone call ahead of IAEA Board of Governors meeting IRNA 12 Nov 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, have discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as the upcoming meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Iran, Russia foreign ministers discuss regional conflicts, Palestine Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation on Wednesday with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, focusing on recent regional and international developments.
- Iranian, Russian, Chinese envoys meet with IAEA chief ahead of Board of Governors meeting IRNA 12 Nov 2025 -- The permanent representatives of Iran, China, and Russia to Vienna have met with the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ahead of the agency's upcoming Board of Governors session.
- US sanctions Iran-related 32 individuals, entities IRNA 12 Nov 2025 -- The United States Treasury Department has announced new sanctions on 32 individuals and entities based in Iran and other countries in a bid to curb Iran's progress in drone and missiles fields.
- Disrupting Iran's Transnational Ballistic Missile and UAV Procurement Networks in Support of UN Sanctions on Iran US Dept. of State 12 Nov 2025 -- The United States is today sanctioning 32 entities and individuals based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Türkiye, India, and other jurisdictions that operate multiple procurement networks supporting Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production, including on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Treasury Disrupts Iran's Transnational Missile and UAV Procurement Networks US Treasury 12 Nov 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting 32 individuals and entities based in Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Türkiye, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany, and Ukraine that operate multiple procurement networks supporting Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production.
- Iran rejects NATO's accusation of collaborating with Russia to undermine int'l rules People's Daily 12 Nov 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday rejected NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's recent comments that accused Iran and Russia of collaborating with each other to undermine international rules.
- Sudani's alliance scores 'major victory' in Iraq's general election Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's supporting Reconstruction and Development list has scored "a major victory" in the November 11 parliamentary elections.
- Iraq election commission says turnout exceeded 56% in parliamentary elections IRNA 12 Nov 2025 -- Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission has announced that voter turnout in both public and special voting for the parliamentary elections exceeded 56 percent.
- Iraq: Statement by the Spokesperson on the parliamentary elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Nov 2025 -- The European Union commends the people of Iraq for exercising their democratic right to vote in the parliamentary elections held on 11 November. This election represents an important opportunity for Iraq to strengthen its institutions, ensuring inclusiveness and accountability, and consolidate its political future.
- Iran envoy lauds successful Iraqi elections as milestone for democracy IRNA 12 Nov 2025 -- Iran's ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq has congratulated the Iraqi government and people on the successful parliamentary elections, describing it as a pivotal step in strengthening democracy and stability in the Arab country.
- Trump urges Israeli president pardon Netanyahu in corruption case IRNA 12 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has waded into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal troubles, calling on President Isaac Herzog to issue a pardon as Netanyahu faces trial on three counts of corruption.
- Trump pushes Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in corruption case Press TV 12 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has called on Israel's president to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a move widely seen as political meddling in favor of an embattled ally, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- Sanctioning Burma Armed Group and Firms Linked to Organized Crime Scamming Americans US Dept. of State 12 Nov 2025 -- Today, the United States sanctioned five individuals and three entities, located in Burma and Thailand, for their involvement in forced labor compounds that carry out fraudulent investment scams online.
- Treasury Sanctions Burma Armed Group and Companies Linked to Organized Crime Targeting Americans US Treasury 12 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA), a Burmese armed group, along with four of its senior leaders, for supporting cyber scam centers in Burma that target Americans using fraudulent investment schemes. OFAC is also designating Trans Asia International Holding Group Thailand Company Limited (Trans Asia), Troth Star Company Limited (Troth Star), and Thai national Chamu Sawang, who are linked to Chinese organized crime and have worked with the DKBA and other armed groups to develop these scam centers. The revenue generated by scam center workers—who are often themselves victims of human trafficking—supports organized crime and allows the DKBA to finance its harmful activities.
- Up In The Air: Are Balloons From Belarus A Smuggling Operation? A Hybrid Attack? Or Both? RFE/RL 12 Nov 2025 -- Lithuania's prime minister has said it's "a hybrid attack" -- hundreds of weather balloons flying across the border from Belarus, causing airport chaos. But the incidents also point to a long-standing, large-scale smuggling network that allegedly has high-level links in Minsk.
- PM call with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: 12 November 2025 Gov.UK 12 Nov 2025
- Joint media statement - Sydney Prime Minister of Australia 12 Nov 2025
- Minister Anand meets with France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Canada 12 Nov 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with Jean-Noël Barrot, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held on November 11 and 12, 2025, in the Niagara Region, Ontario.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anand US Dept. of State 12 Nov 2025
- Japan-France Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 12 Nov 2025
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara (Overview of the "Session 3: Maritime Security and Prosperity") Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 12 Nov 2025
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara (Overview of the "Session 2: Ukraine and Defense Cooperation") Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 12 Nov 2025
- Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia on the 65th Round of the Geneva International Discussions Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia 12 Nov 2025 -- The 65th round of the Geneva International Discussions was held on 11-12 November, 2025, where the Georgian delegation was led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lasha Darsalia.
- Secretary-General's Joint Press Conference following 9th Annual AU-UN Conference UN Secretary-General 12 Nov 2025
- UN and African Union vow closer action for peace and development UN News 12 Nov 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General called on Wednesday for action to prioritize Africa, urging the world not to turn its back on the continent.
- World News in Brief: Gaza latest, Americas loses measles-free status, tornado recovery in Brazil UN News 12 Nov 2025 -- At least 600,000 litres of desperately needed diesel fuel has managed to enter the Gaza Strip in less than a week, UN aid coordinators OCHA said in an update.
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