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• Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Enters Caribbean Sea SOUTHCOM 16 Nov 2025 -- The maritime forces' operations in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibility come after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed the Carrier Strike Group to support the President's directive to dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations and counter narco-terrorism in defense of the Homeland.
• US Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford Enters Caribbean Sea Amid Tensions Sputnik 16 Nov 2025 -- The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier's strike group arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday amid rising tensions with Venezuela, the US Navy said.

Defense Policy / Programs

• PLA Navy warship Sichuan completes maiden navigation test Global Times 16 Nov 2025 -- At around 5 pm on Sunday, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warship the Sichuan successfully returned to the shipyard pier after completing its three-day maiden navigation test mission, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
• Chinese PLA Navy's Amphibious Assault Ship "Sichuan" Completes First Navigation Test PRC MND 16 Nov 2025 -- At about 5 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2025, the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan attached to the Chinese PLA Navy completed its first three-day navigation test mission and returned to the shipyard dock. During the sea trial, a series of tests were conducted on the power, electrical and other systems and equipment of the ship, achieving the expected results. The subsequent test projects will be gradually carried out in accordance with the overall construction plan.
• INDIAN NAVY TO COMMISSION MAHE, FIRST OF EIGHT ASW-SWC BEING BUILT BY CSL, KOCHI India PIB 16 Nov 2025 -- The Indian Navy is poised to script another milestone in its indigenous shipbuilding journey with the commissioning of Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 24 Nov 2025.
• His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces visited Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and delegation of Jordanian civil and military officials. ISPR Pakistan 16 Nov 2025
• Iranian Forces Illegally Seize Commercial Tanker in International Waters CENTCOM 16 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Central Command forces monitored an incident involving Iranian forces illegally boarding and seizing a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker transiting international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, Nov. 14.
• Venezuela's Maduro decries US-Trinidad and Tobago military exercises as 'irresponsible' Press TV 16 Nov 2025 -- Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has decried the joint US-Trinidad and Tobago military exercises as "irresponsible."
• PH, US, Japan boost interoperability with another WPS drill Philippine News Agency 16 Nov 2025 -- The Philippines, United States (US) and Japan conducted another round of maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), underscoring deepening security cooperation.

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• Prime Minister Netanyahu at the Start of the Government Meeting Israel - Prime Minister 16 Nov 2025
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 16 Nov 2025
• Activity of the 91st Division over the past week targeting Hezbollah's establishment efforts Israel Defense Forces 16 Nov 2025
• The Chief of the General Staff in the Gaza Strip Israel Defense Forces 16 Nov 2025
• Hamas, Palestinian factions reject foreign troop plan for Gaza Press TV 16 Nov 2025 -- Palestinian factions have strongly rejected a proposed UN Security Council plan to deploy stabilization forces in Gaza, urging Algeria, a non-permanent member of the Council, to stand against it.
• Lebanese army slams Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers Press TV 16 Nov 2025 -- Lebanon's army has strongly denounced an attack by Israeli occupation forces that nearly struck the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) forces in southern Lebanon, calling it a "dangerous escalation."
• Enemy plot against Lebanon similar to conspiracy imposed on Syria, says lawmaker Press TV 16 Nov 2025 -- A senior Lebanese lawmaker says his country does not need a new agreement given the fragile ceasefire that Israel repeatedly violates, warning that the occupying entity is devising a plot against Lebanon similar to the conspiracy imposed on neighboring Syria.
• President Aoun to file UN complaint over Israel's wall building in southern Lebanon Press TV 16 Nov 2025 -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has instructed the Foreign Ministry to lodge an urgent complaint with the UN Security Council against Israel over the construction of a concrete wall in southern Lebanon that extends beyond the UN-demarcated Blue Line.
• Lebanon: UN peacekeeping patrol targeted by Israeli tank, IDF blames 'misidentification' UN News 16 Nov 2025 -- On Sunday, a foot patrol of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was targeted by an Israeli army Merkava tank from a position established by Israel in Lebanese territory.
• Iran condemns continued Israeli human rights violations in Gaza and West Bank IRNA 16 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the Israeli regime's continued killings of Palestinians and blatant violations of human rights in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
• Iran deplores continued Israeli killings, human rights violations in Gaza, West Bank Press TV 16 Nov 2025 -- Iran has slammed the Israeli regime's continued killings of Palestinians and blatant violations of human rights in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Other Conflicts

• CCG's patrol in Diaoyu Islands following Takaichi's provocation 'shows China's determination and capability to safeguard sovereignty' Global Times 16 Nov 2025 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) formation 1307 on Sunday conducted a patrol in the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands, the CCG announced in a statement on Sunday, noting that this is a rights-safeguarding patrol activity in accordance with the law.
• CCG conducts patrol in China's Diaoyu Islands territorial waters Global Times 16 Nov 2025 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) formation 1307 on Sunday conducted a patrol in the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Islands, the CCG announced.
• China Urges Philippines to Halt Provocations in South China Sea Sputnik 16 Nov 2025 -- China has called on the Philippines to stop provoking incidents and escalating tension in the South China Sea, Tian Junli, a spokesperson of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command, said on Sunday.
• PLA Southern Theater Command holds bomber formation patrol in South China Sea: spokesperson Global Times 16 Nov 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command announced on Sunday that it had conducted a bomber formation patrol in the South China Sea amid the Philippines' so-called "joint patrols" with external forces. An expert said powerful bombers could serve as a warning to provocateurs.
• Afghanistan turns to Iran route amid Pakistan border closures Press TV 16 Nov 2025 -- The Taliban-led government of Afghanistan has decided to rely more on trade routes through Iran and Central Asia to reduce its dependence on Pakistan amid recent tensions between the neighbors and the closure of the border.
• Afghanistan Pivots To Central Asia As It Seeks To End Economic Dependence On Pakistan RFE/RL 16 Nov 2025 -- Afghanistan is seeking to significantly bolster trade with the oil-rich countries of Central Asia as it attempts to end its economic dependence on Pakistan, which has historically been Kabul's biggest trading partner.

News Reports

• Terrorist Designations of Cartel de los Soles US Dept. of State 16 Nov 2025 -- The Department of State intends to designate Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), effective November 24, 2025.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview for the documentary Nuremberg, Moscow, November 16, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Nov 2025
• NSB Warns of Potential Cybersecurity Risks in China-Made Generative AI Language Models ROC NSB 16 Nov 2025 -- In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) language models have developed rapidly and been applied across a wide range of fields. There are growing concerns among governments and research institutes around the world over the cybersecurity risks posed by China-developed GenAI language models.
• Taiwan warns of biases, data breach in Deepseek, other Chinese AI CNA 16 Nov 2025 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB) has urged Taiwanese people to be on alert when using Chinese generative artificial intelligence (AI) language models due to potential security breaches and the spread of "disinformation" following recent inspections of five such apps.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 16 Nov 2025
• China issues strong protests, stern warnings in multiple channels after Japanese PM's provocations Global Times 16 Nov 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent egregious remarks on Taiwan and her refusal to retract her erroneous statements after the incident, have triggered strong protest and stern warnings from several Chinese ministries and government agencies since November 14, showing what the Japanese media termed an "intensified stance" toward the country. And the sudden political flare-up ignited by the Japanese leader has started to weigh on Japanese society.
• China's recent study abroad warnings and travel cautions spur concerns in Japan; measures taken by China 'beyond expectations' for Japan: media reports Global Times 16 Nov 2025 -- China's multiple authorities intensively protested and took corresponding measures following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous and provocative remarks on Taiwan Straits, which were seen as a blatant interference in China's internal affairs.
• China's recent study abroad warnings and travel cautions spur concerns in Japan; measures taken by China 'beyond expectations' for Japan: media reports Global Times 16 Nov 2025 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent wrong remarks on China's Taiwan region have triggered a renewed round of alert from Chinese media and experts on Japan's military expansion that breaks away from the country's pacifist constitution, including Japan's consideration of adding nuclear-powered submarines, refitting aircraft carriers to carry stealth fighter jets, and developing long-range missiles.
• Irrespective of which admin is in office, Japan should honor commitments: Chinese FM spokesperson posts in Japanese, English on X after Takaichi's wrongful Taiwan remarks Global Times 16 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Sunday posted four posters in English and Japanese on social platform X, quoting the Taiwan-related content from the 1972 China-Japan Joint Communiqué, reminding Japan that "irrespective of which administration is in office, Japan should honor its commitments."
• DPRK Premier Inspects Industrial Establishments KCNA 16 Nov 2025 -- Pak Thae Song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, made a field survey of various sectors of the national economy.
• Lao FM Leaves Pyongyang KCNA 16 Nov 2025 -- Thongsavanh Phomvihane, foreign minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and his party left here on Nov. 15 after visiting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the invitation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry.
• PM Netanyahu Speaks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Israel - Prime Minister 16 Nov 2025
• Israel lobbying US to leverage F-35 deal to force Saudi normalization: Report Press TV 16 Nov 2025 -- Israel is reportedly pressuring the United States to condition any future sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on Riyadh abandoning its demand for a Palestinian state and formally normalizing ties with Tel Aviv.
• Press conference - Melbourne Prime Minister of Australia 16 Nov 2025