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• In fresh escalation, US announces 'Operation Southern Spear' in Caribbean Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- The United States has announced launch of the so-called "Operation Southern Spear," a new military escalation in the Caribbean, framed by Washington as intensified "war on drugs."
• Maduro urges US citizens to unite with Venezuela for continental peace Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has urged the people of the United States to unite with Venezuela for the peace of the Americas.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Space Force releases Vector 2025 United States Space Force 14 Nov 2025 -- The service released the Space Force Vector 2025, a comprehensive document designed to provide Guardians with a unified reference that connects key guidance, initiatives and concepts shaping the Space Force.
• Army revolutionizes acquisition process to deliver warfighting capabilities faster US Army 14 Nov 2025 -- The U.S. Army is undertaking a sweeping transformation of its acquisition process, designed to dramatically accelerate the delivery of critical warfighting capabilities to Soldiers. Recognizing that current acquisition processes are hampered by bureaucracy and outdated requirements, the Army is implementing significant structural and procedural changes to prioritize speed, accountability and delivery.
• Meeting with the permanent members of the Security Council President of Russia 14 Nov 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a briefing session, via videoconference, with permanent members of the Security Council.
• Russia Grateful to North Korea for Assistance in Kursk Region - Kremlin Sputnik 14 Nov 2025 -- Russia is grateful to and appreciative of its friends from North Korea for their selfless assistance, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on the work of North Korean sappers in the Kursk Region.
• Sergiy Boyev and Anna Gvozdiar brief European partners on Ukraine's defence industry priorities and capabilities Ukraine MOD 14 Nov 2025
• Strengthening support for Ukraine: Denys Shmyhal holds talks with E5 defence ministers Ukraine MOD 14 Nov 2025
• Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine launches serial production of the Octopus interceptors to counter Shahed drones Ukraine MOD 14 Nov 2025
• Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on November 14, 2025 PRC MND 14 Nov 2025
• China's first electromagnetic catapult-equipped Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan starts maiden sea trial, indicating 'smooth progress' Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- After less than a year since its launch, China's first electromagnetic catapult-equipped Type 076 amphibious assault ship embarked on its maiden sea trial on Friday. Experts said that this indicates smooth progress on the construction of this warship, which could play roles of both an amphibious vessel and a light aircraft carrier.
• Chinese PLA Navy's First Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship "Sichuan" Conducts First Sea Trial PRC MND 14 Nov 2025 -- At about 9 a.m. on November 14, 2025, China's first new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan (Hull 51), set sail from the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in east China's Shanghai City, heading for the relevant sea areas to carry out its first navigation test mission. This sea trial will mainly test and verify the reliability and stability of the power, electrical and other systems of the amphibious assault ship Sichuan.
• PLA Naval Task Group to Conduct Ocean-going Training: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 14 Nov 2025 -- "A Chinese PLA naval task group comprising of PLANS landing ship Changbaishan (Hull 989), training ship Zhenghe (Hull 81) and supply ship Xiangqianjin1 (Hull 88), will set sail for ocean-going training in mid-November," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press briefing on Friday.
• 4th China-ASEAN Mid-and-junior Level Officer Exchange to be held in China: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 14 Nov 2025 -- The 4th China-ASEAN Mid-and-junior Level Officer Exchange will be held in China from November 17 to 24, 2025, said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Friday.
• US officials fear China could acquire F-35 technology via Saudi: Report Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- US officials have reportedly raised concerns that the sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia could lead to the fighter jets' technology reaching China.
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding the "U.S. Government's Congressional Notification Procedure for Arms Sales to Taiwan" ROC MND 14 Nov 2025
• U.S. arms sale approval signals strong backing for Taiwan: Researcher CNA 14 Nov 2025 -- The announcement of a potential US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan by the United States this week sends a strong signal, a defense researcher said Friday.
• Chinese FM condemns US approval of $330m Taiwan arms sale, urges Washington to stop aiding separatist forces Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday condemned the US' reported approval of arms sale to China's Taiwan region, and called on Washington to stop abetting and aiding "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.
• FM spokesperson condemns US approval of $330m Taiwan arms sale, urges Washington to stop indulging separatist forces Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- Responding to a Global Times question on Friday at a regular press conference about reports that the US Department of Defense announced the State Department's approval of the first Taiwan arms sale under President Donald Trump's second term, which is worth about $330 million and covers "non-standard spare parts" and maintenance services for F-16s, C-130s and IDF fighter jets, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that the US move seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 Communiqué. He said the sale gravely infringes on China's sovereignty and security interests, breaches international law, and sends a grave and erroneous signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes the decision.
• Taiwan to receive $330 million worth of military equipment from US Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- The US State Department has announced the approval of a possible foreign military sale to Taiwan of fighter jet spare and repair parts valued at about $330 million.
• U.S. approves potential US$330 million arms sale to Taiwan CNA 14 Nov 2025 -- The United States government on Thursday announced a possible sale to Taiwan of fighter jet spare and repair parts, at an estimated cost of US$330 million.
• Laos grateful for humanitarian supplies Australia DOD 14 Nov 2025 -- A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules delivered 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Laos this week.
• Partners align to strengthen sea and sky Australia DOD 14 Nov 2025 -- Australian, Japanese and United States forces united to enhance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance cooperation through shared exchanges and improved regional awareness.
• Five Eyes strategic navy talks conclude in Wellington New Zealand Defence Force 14 Nov 2025 -- Senior naval leaders from the Five Eyes (FVEY) nations gathered in Wellington this week for high-level talks focussed on achieving a shared vision of peace, prosperity and maritime security.
• Germany - Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC DSCA 14 Nov 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• German Military Could Use 'Randomized' Selection If Volunteers Fall Short Sputnik 14 Nov 2025 -- A bill on modernizing military service in Germany, finalized by the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) coalition, proposes using randomized selection to fill the Bundeswehr's ranks in the event of a shortage of volunteers.
• DRDO develops new generation Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for mine countermeasure missions India PIB 14 Nov 2025 -- A new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) have been successfully developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for mine countermeasure missions
• EW CONFERENCE 'SPECTRUM' 2025 AT BASE REPAIR DEPOT NAJAFGARH, NEW DELHI India PIB 14 Nov 2025 -- Base Repair Depot Najafgarh, New Delhi conducted EW Conference 'Spectrum' today. The theme of the conference was 'Leveraging Technology for Universal Modular Scalable Architecture for EW Systems'.
• CULMINATION OF TRI-SERVICES EXERCISE 2025 (TSE-2025) 'TRISHUL' India PIB 14 Nov 2025 -- Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) 'Trishul' was conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead service jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, in early Nov 2025.
• Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza, Chief of General Staff (CGS) Pakistan Army, called on General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al-Rowaily, Chief of General Staff, Royal Saudi Armed Forces, at Riyadh. ISPR Pakistan 14 Nov 2025
• More Than 370,000 Winter Equipment Items Supplied to IDF Soldiers Israel Defense Forces 14 Nov 2025
• US, South Korea to 'move forward' on building nuclear-powered submarines Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- The United States and South Korea have announced a significant advancement in their partnership, agreeing to move forward with plans to build nuclear-powered submarines.
• The Estonian Defence Forces launched an operation to enable rapid response to air threats Estonia Defence Forces 14 Nov 2025 -- Today, November 14, the Estonian Defence Forces launched an operation, led by the Estonian Air Force, to create conditions for rapid response to possible air threats.
• Pevkur at the meeting of Nordic-Baltic ministers of defence: Russia's Achilles heel is its oil industry and shadow fleet Estonia MoD 14 Nov 2025 -- The meeting of Nordic-Baltic ministers of defence held in Helsinki on Wednesday and Thursday focused on the activities of Russia's shadow fleet and continued support for Ukraine.
• Minister R. Kaunas and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee discussed air defence Lithuania MND 14 Nov 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas received Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone who is conducting a visit tin Lithuania. They discussed regional security, air defence and support to Ukraine.
• Air Force gets 5 more Black Hawk helicopters Philippine News Agency 14 Nov 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF)'s humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) capabilities received a much-needed boost as five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters were commissioned into its service Friday.
• Marcos admin fully committed to AFP modernization — DBM chief Philippine News Agency 14 Nov 2025 -- The Marcos administration is "100 percent" committed to modernizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to enhance the capabilities of government forces, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said on Friday.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan US Dept. of State 14 Nov 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Call with North Macedonia Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Mucunski US Dept. of State 14 Nov 2025

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• 14 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 14 Nov 2025
• Security Council lays the ground in the race for the next Secretary-General UN News 14 Nov 2025 -- The UN Security Council met on Friday for its annual debate over how it operates – including the process to select the next Secretary-General in 2026.
• We all have a stake in upholding the Security Council's mandate to maintain international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 14 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on working methods.

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• Hamas condemns Israeli settlers arson attack on West Bank mosque IRNA 14 Nov 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has condemned the arson attack on the Hajjeh Hamideh Mosque, as settlers set it ablaze near Salfit, highlighting the rising assaults across the West Bank.
• Occupied West Bank: Increased Israeli violence against Palestinians must stop OHCHR 14 Nov 2025 -- Images of mobs of masked Israeli settlers carrying out arson attacks in the occupied West Bank this week are abhorrent and reflect a wider pattern of increased violence against Palestinians.
• Lebanon sovereignty violated by Israeli walls, UNIFIL says amid repeated ceasefire violations Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has warned that Israel's military has built walls in south Lebanon near the UN-demarcated Blue Line, the demarcation line dividing the Arab country from the Israeli-occupied territories.
• 'Mobs' target Palestinians in occupied West Bank, as floods roil Gaza UN News 14 Nov 2025 -- Images emerged this week of what appear to be mobs of masked Israeli settlers carrying out arson attacks on Palestinian homes and property, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday.
• UNRWA chief slams Israel for crippling Gaza aid operations Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says Israel was deliberately disrupting its operation by blocking the entry of vital aid to Gaza amid its more than two-year genocidal war.
• China, Russia, Arab nations reject US Gaza plan at UN Security Council Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- Russia has proposed its own draft resolution on Gaza at the UN Security Council after a US proposal failed for gain the support of Moscow, China and Arab nations.
• Saudi Arabia Denounces Israeli Occupation and Settler Attacks on Palestinian People SPA 14 Nov 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing violations committed by the Israeli occupation authorities and extremist settlers against the Palestinian people, the latest of which is the storming of the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the provocation of worshippers there, as well as the reprehensible assault on the Hajjah Hamidah Mosque in the Palestinian village of Kifl Hares

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine, Democratic Republic of the Congo, SyriaShare UNOCHA 14 Nov 2025
• Security Council Extends Mandate of 2140 Yemen Sanctions Regime for One Year, Adopting Resolution 2801 (2025) by Vote of 13 in Favour, 2 Abstentions UN Security Council 14 Nov 2025 -- The Security Council today decided to renew for 12 months a travel ban and assets freeze imposed on certain designated individuals and entities in Yemen and to extend for 13 months the mandate of the Panel of Experts tasked with assisting the Council's Yemen Sanctions Committee.
• This resolution will support the Council's ability to monitor and deter violations of the arms embargo in Yemen: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 14 Nov 2025 -- Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
• HTS strips Russia of Syria port deals; hands Tartus to UAE, Latakia to France Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- Syria has formally handed over operations of Tartus port, the second largest port in the country, to the logistics company DP World from the United Arab Emirates under a 30-year, $800-million concession.
• Renewed fighting erupts between Druze, HTS forces in Sweida: Report Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- Heavy clashes have reportedly erupted between armed elements affiliated with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Druze fighters in Sweida, amid the deepening sectarian violence that has spread across Syria under HTS rule.
• Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, Adopting Resolution 2802 (2025) UN Security Council 14 Nov 2025 -- Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council today voted to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and its support for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism until 15 November 2026.
• UNISFA remains essential to protecting civilians in Abyei: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 14 Nov 2025 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Abyei.
• Sudan war: Aid teams plead for access to thousands trapped in El Fasher UN News 14 Nov 2025 -- Just how many people are still trapped in the Sudanese city of El Fasher? That's the burning question for relatives of the many thousands of people believed to still be there, since paramilitary fighters overran the regional capital of North Darfur last month, after a 500-day siege.
• UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan's El Fasher. Core Group Statement. UK FCDO 14 Nov 2025 -- Statement for the Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, on behalf of the Sudan Core Group: Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and the UK.
• UK National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan UK FCDO 14 Nov 2025 -- National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for International Development and Africa.
• UK Introductory Statement for the UN HRC Special Session on Sudan UK FCDO 14 Nov 2025 -- UK Introductory Statement for the UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
• Iran calls for immediate global response to crisis in Sudan IRNA 14 Nov 2025 -- Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the UN in Geneva has condemned the crimes and humanitarian crisis in the city of El Fasher in Sudan and warned of widespread famine, the displacement of thousands of civilians, and the role of foreign interventions in worsening the disaster, urging an immediate global response.
• Iran urges swift global action as Sudan crisis deepens Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat has condemned the "crimes and humanitarian crisis" unfolding in the Sudanese city of El Fasher, calling for urgent international action to address the worsening situation in North Darfur.
• West Virginia Woman Pleads Guilty to Lying to Obtain U.S. Citizenship After Committing War Crimes in Bosnia US Dept. of Justice 14 Nov 2025 -- A naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia and Herzegovina pleaded guilty on Nov. 10 to criminal charges related to her lying about her prior criminal conduct to obtain U.S. citizenship.
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on developments in the Sahara-Sahel Region Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Nov 2025

News Reports

• EU Faces Challenges In Crafting New Russia Sanctions Amid Focus On Ukraine Funding RFE/RL 14 Nov 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently hinted the European Union is working on another sanctions package on Russia, less than a month after agreeing on a new raft of measures aimed at hitting the Kremlin over the full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
• Baiba Braže at the Sanctions Coordination Council: Sanctions are working, with a growing impact on Russia's economy. The next sanctions package to focus on Russian energy exports, the shadow fleet and its supporters Latvia MFA 14 Nov 2025 -- On 13 November 2025, the Sanctions Coordination Council held its 16 thmeeting chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže and with participation of representatives from more than 30 public and private sector institutions.
• Hungary to Sue EU for Ban on Russian Gas Sputnik 14 Nov 2025 -- Hungary intends to file a lawsuit over the European Council's plan to gradually phase out imports of Russian gas, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on November 14, 2025 PRC MofA 14 Nov 2025
• President Xi Jinping Meets with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand PRC MofA 14 Nov 2025 -- On the morning of November 14, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand, who is on a state visit to China.
• China urges G7 to stop interfering in its internal affairs: FM spokesperson People's Daily 14 Nov 2025 -- China has urged the G7 to stop manipulating issues related to China and interfering in its internal affairs, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said here Thursday.
• China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts safely return to Earth, setting new record Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- The return capsule of the Shenzhou-21 spaceship, carrying the Shenzhou-20 taikonauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 4:40 pm on Friday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said, adding that the three taikonauts are in good health.
• China's Shenzhou-21 return capsule touches down on Earth PRC MND 14 Nov 2025 -- The return capsule of the Shenzhou-21 spaceship, carrying the Shenzhou-20 astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Friday.
• U.S.-China ties steady barring Taiwan, Philippines attack: Ex-Trump staffer CNA 14 Nov 2025 -- The United States can maintain a workable relationship with China as long as Beijing does not take military action against Taiwan or the Philippines, former U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien has said.
• IPAC adopts declaration on Taiwan Strait status quo to safeguard peace CNA 14 Nov 2025 -- The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) adopted a declaration at its annual summit in Brussels last week, reaffirming that maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is vital to preserving peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
• 'Authentic Taiwanese' should also be Chinese: KMT vice chair in Shanghai CNA 14 Nov 2025 -- Opposition Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Chang Jung-kung (張榮恭) on Friday paid an unannounced visit to Shanghai, where he met China's top Taiwan affairs official and said that "people who are authentic Taiwanese should also be openly and confidently Chinese."
• More reckless 'Taiwan independence' separatists become on their doomed path, sooner their end will come: mainland spokesperson Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- The "Taiwan independence" separatists are now on the brink of their demise, with no way out. Shen Pao-yang and the DPP authorities' secretive and self-directed visit stunt only exposes their inner panic as the sword of retribution against "Taiwan independence" hangs high, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Friday in response to a question about Shen who went to Germany and claimed that he was "not afraid of the mainland's suppression."
• Chinese authorities intensively protest Takaichi's erroneous Taiwan remarks; summoning Japanese diplomats upon instruction shows most serious, formal representations Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- Multiple Chinese ministries and government agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defense, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, have on Friday condemned the Japanese side's related moves and remarks, warning that Japan would face a resolute response if it dared to meddle in the Taiwan question, amid ongoing backlash at home and abroad triggered by the erroneous and provocative remarks of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
• Japan must bear all consequences if it doesn't immediately correct mistakes, retract egregious statements on Taiwan: mainland's Taiwan affairs office Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- In response to the egregious remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that Chinese mainland's "use of force on Taiwan" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, and even after China lodged stern representations, she still asserted that her remarks are consistent with the Japanese government's position and said she had no intention of retracting or canceling them, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Friday that if Japan does not immediately correct its mistake and retract its egregious statements, it must bear all the consequences that follow.
• Chinese authorities intensively protest Takaichi's erroneous Taiwan remarks; summoning Japanese diplomats upon instruction shows most serious, formal representations Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- Multiple Chinese ministries and government agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defense, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, have on Friday condemned the Japanese side's related moves and remarks, warning that Japan would face a resolute response if it dared to meddle in the Taiwan question, amid ongoing backlash at home and abroad triggered by the erroneous and provocative remarks of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
• Any force that dares to obstruct China's great cause of reunification is engaging in sheer delusion: FM on summoning Japanese envoy over Japanese PM's erroneous remarks Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- When commenting on a question about Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoning Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi on Thursday - a rare move in recent years, and about the reason behind China's insisting on making serious démarches to the Japanese Ambassador in person on this occasion, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that the root cause of the issue lies in the fact that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made extremely wrong, highly dangerous, and deeply provocative remarks regarding Taiwan—and has refused to reflect on or retract them.
• China gravely concerned over Japan's security moves due to Takaichi admin's vague stance on 'three non-nuclear principles': FM Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that China is gravely concerned about Japan's recent military and security moves. Japan portrays itself as a peace-loving nation and advocates for a world free of nuclear weapons, yet the Sanae Takaichi's administration has been vague and evasive about its commitment to the "three non-nuclear principles," hinting at the possibility of abandoning them. Senior Japanese officials have even claimed that introducing nuclear-powered submarines is not ruled out. All this fully exposes the major negative shift in Japan's policy and sends a dangerous signal to the international community, the spokesperson noted.
• Japanese side will only suffer a crushing defeat should it dare to take a risk: Chinese defense ministry Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Friday that the erroneous remarks on Taiwan made by the Japanese leader constitute a gross interference in China's internal affairs, and a serious violation of the one-China principle, the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and the basic norms governing international relations, warning if the Japanese side fails to draw lessons from history and dares to take a risk, or even uses force to interfere in the Taiwan question, it will only suffer a crushing defeat against the steel-willed PLA and pay a heavy price.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 14 Nov 2025
• China summons Japanese ambassador, makes serious démarches over erroneous remarks of Japanese Prime Minister regarding China Global Times 14 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi on Thursday, making serious démarches over erroneous remarks of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding China.
• Exchange between Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs FUNAKOSHI Takehiro to Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 14 Nov 2025
• Justice Department Announces Nationwide Actions to Combat Illicit North Korean Government Revenue Generation US Dept. of Justice 14 Nov 2025 -- The Justice Department today announced five guilty pleas and more than $15 million in civil forfeiture actions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) remote information technology (IT) work and virtual currency heist schemes. The DPRK government uses both types of schemes to fund its weapons and other priorities in violation of sanctions.
• Premier of DPRK Cabinet Meets Lao Foreign Minister KCNA 14 Nov 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met Thongsavanh Phomvihane, foreign minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic who paid a courtesy call on him, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall on Nov. 13.
• DPRK Foreign Minister Issues Press Statement KCNA 14 Nov 2025 -- Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, released the following press statement titled "G7 has no right to oppose the DPRK's sovereign option" on Nov. 13.
• Did A Promo Video Expose An Underground Iranian Base? RFE/RL 14 Nov 2025 -- • Op-Sec Failure: An Iranian civilian contractor that specializes in manufacturing blast-resistant doors posted promotional videos on social media that inadvertently revealed multiple fortified tunnel construction projects apparently linked to Iran's army.
• Iran slams 'systemic double standards' in nuclear arena, vows it will not yield to pressure Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN has delivered a vociferous rebuke of politicization of nuclear oversight and the international community's failure to address the unprecedented attacks of June on the Islamic Republic's safeguarded nuclear facilities.
• E3 plans new anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting next week: Sources Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- The European troika — France, Britain, and Germany — is preparing a new resolution against Iran to be submitted to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors next week, sources have told Press TV.
• IAEA's new report focuses on Iran's uranium stockpile, avoids Israeli-US aggression Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has released a new report on Iran's nuclear program ahead of the Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, focusing on uranium stockpile estimates while avoiding comment on recent illegal attacks against Iranian nuclear facilities.
• Baqaei rejects baseless G7 claims against Iran IRNA 14 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has described the claims contained in the final statement of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Canada against Iran as baseless, irresponsible, and unacceptable.
• Tehran rejects G7 statement supporting US sanctions on Iran's nuclear program Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- Tehran has firmly rejected the recent statement from the G7 endorsing the unlawful actions taken by the United States and the European Troika in reinstating UN sanctions over Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
• Trump presses MBS to move towards normalization with Israel: Report Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has pressed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to move toward normalization with Israel, after a ceasefire was reached in Gaza, US officials say.
• Pezeshkian congratulates Iraqi PM on successful elections IRNA 14 Nov 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has hailed Iraq's recent parliamentary elections, describing the peaceful and dignified process as a valuable achievement that strengthens the dignity and greatness of the Iraqi nation.
• Iran vows to 'strengthen cordial ties with Iraq in all areas' after elections Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has congratulated Iraq on holding a peaceful parliamentary election earlier this week, saying it serves as a "significant step" towards enhancing the country's democratic process.
• Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday 14th November 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Nov 2025
• European Group of Five (E5): Press remarks by the High Representative Kaja Kallas following the meeting European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Nov 2025 -- Thank you, dear Boris. Thank you for convening us today. We really had a very good and open discussion. Thank you everybody for that.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Riga: Baltic cooperation needs to shift gears Estonia MFA 14 Nov 2025 -- On 14 November, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna was in Riga for the 31st meeting of the Baltic Council, alongside a trilateral meeting with the foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
• Undersecretary Roger takes part in US-Nordic-Baltic foreign and security policy consultations Estonia MFA 14 Nov 2025 -- Martin Roger, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is in Washington from 12 to 14 November to participate in foreign and security policy consultations between the United States and the Nordic and Baltic countries.