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• Trump says it would be 'OK' to launch strikes in Mexico against drug cartels Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of initiating military strikes in Mexico, marking what would be a significant escalation in his administration's purported efforts to combat drug cartels.
• Trump: 'I Would Be Proud' to 'Knock Out Cocaine Factories' in Colombia Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be "proud" to strike what he called "cocaine factories" in Colombia.
• Trump: 'Would I Launch Strikes on Mexico to Stop Drugs? It's Okay With Me' Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be "okay" with launching strikes on Mexico to stop drugs from coming into the United States.
• Trump 'Not Ruling Out' Putting US Boots on the Ground in Venezuela Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is not ruling out putting US troops on the ground in Venezuela as tensions between the countries continue to escalate.
• USS Wichita Takes Over Southern Border Mission From USS St. Louis DoD News 18 Nov 2025 -- The freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, to support U.S. Northern Command southern border operations, Nov. 14, 2025.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeks, Smith, Himes, Thompson, Crow, Omar Introduce War Powers Resolution to Block the Trump Administration's Boat Strikes House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 18 Nov 2025 -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee; Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations; and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) introduced a War Powers Resolution to block the Trump Administration from continuing to use U.S. Armed Forces to conduct strikes in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific, operations the administration has carried out for more than 60 days without congressional authorization.
• Army announces next steps on Janus Program for next-generation nuclear energy US Army 18 Nov 2025 -- As part of next steps for the Janus Program, the Department of the Army has selected nine installations for consideration in which to site microreactor power plants, and the Defense Innovation Unit released an Area of Interest to solicit commercial solutions for advanced nuclear power technologies.
• Leaders highlight collaboration in tackling emerging drone threats Army News 18 Nov 2025 -- Senior representatives from the Department of War, the federal law enforcement community, and National Capital Region police departments joined together at Fort McNair last month to discuss the emerging threat posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and how to shape future national security operations.
• F-15Es complete historic forward operations from Diego Garcia US Air Force 18 Nov 2025 -- F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron have rotated out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, concluding a six-month deployment that included a groundbreaking three-month forward operation to U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia.
• Navy Recruiting Reserve Command Exceeds FY25 Goals, Expands Mission Success US Navy 18 Nov 2025 -- Navy Recruiting Reserve Command (NRRC) closed out fiscal year (FY) 2025 by surpassing both enlisted and officer recruiting goals and completing its first year integrating active component (AC) Sailors directly into the reserve component (RC).
• SHADE MED 2025 Brings Together NATO and EU Leaders to Address Mediterranean Security Challenges NATO Allied Maritime Command 18 Nov 2025 -- The EU Naval Forces Mediterranean Command (EUNAVFOR MED) and NATO's Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) co-organized the "Shared Awareness and De-confliction in the Mediterranean" (SHADE MED) Conference November 18 in Rome to discuss ways to enhance maritime security throughout the region.
• NATO Launches the Fourth Iteration of NEPTUNE STRIKE 2025 STRIKFORNATO 18 Nov 2025-- The fourth iteration of NATO's premier enhanced Vigilance Activity (eVA), Neptune Strike 25-4, will take place from 19 to 26 November 2025, combining the maritime-strike capabilities of both the United Kingdom and Italian Carrier Strike Groups operating out of the Mediterranean Sea.
• Keel-laying ceremony for Stalingrad nuclear icebreaker President of Russia 18 Nov 2025 -- The President took part, via videoconference, in a keel-laying ceremony for the sixth serial multipurpose nuclear-powered icebreaker Stalingrad. The ceremony was held at the Baltic Shipyard in St Petersburg.
• Putin: Russia Rapidly Expanding Its Unique Nuclear Icebreaker Fleet Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- Russia is actively and steadily expanding its unique icebreaker fleet, President Vladimir Putin said.
• Russian Navy and Myanmar Navy conduct MARUMEX 2025 exercise in waters of Andaman Sea Russia MoD 18 Nov 2025 -- The practical phase of the MARUMEX 2025 Russian-Myanmar naval exercise has been completed in the waters of the Andaman Sea.
• Russia, Myanmar Complete Marumex 2025 Joint Naval Drills Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- The navies of Russia and Myanmar completed the Marumex 2025 joint military drills in the waters of the Andaman Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
• Ukraine - PATRIOT Air Defense System Sustainment DSCA 18 Nov 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of PATRIOT Air Defense System Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $105 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• Spain Contributes to the PURL Initiative and Allocates Funds Through the SAFE Instrument - Volodymyr Zelenskyy Following the Meeting With Pedro Sánchez President of Ukraine 18 Nov 2025
• President Took Part in a Spanish-Ukrainian Technology Meeting with Heads of Spain's Leading Defense Companies President of Ukraine 18 Nov 2025
• Historic agreement between Ukraine and France: 100 Rafale fighter aircraft, SAMP/T air defense systems, missiles, and aerial bombs Ukraine MOD 18 Nov 2025
• Anna Gvozdiar at Rebuild Ukraine Expo: EU will allocate over €140 million to develop Ukraine's dual-use technologies Ukraine MOD 18 Nov 2025
• 34,300 hectares of agricultural land cleared of mines since the beginning of the year Ukraine MOD 18 Nov 2025
• PLA Navy announces Fujian carrier formation's 1st live-force training; warship becoming combat-ready fast, experts say Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- Less than two weeks after the commissioning of China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced on Tuesday that the electromagnetic catapult-equipped warship has already conducted its first live-force maritime training in a carrier formation. This reflected the speed how fast the Fujian is becoming combat-ready, said experts.
• Chinese PLA Navy's Aircraft Carrier Fujian Conducts First Maritime Live-force Training PRC MND 18 Nov 2025 -- A Chinese carrier strike group comprising multiple vessels including the aircraft carrier Fujian (Hull 18), guided-missile destroyer Yan'an (Hull 106), and guided-missile frigate Tongliao (Hull 554), recently returned to a military port in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, after completing maritime training exercises. This marks the first maritime live-force training mission conducted by the aircraft carrier Fujian since its commissioning on Nov. 5, 2025.
• China, Vietnam to hold 39th joint patrol in Beibu Gulf: Chinese Defense Ministry Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- A vessel formation of the Chinese and Vietnamese navies will conduct the 39th joint patrol in the Beibu Gulf waters from Wednesday to Thursday in accordance with the relevant agreements and arrangements between the two militaries
• Chinese defense ministry slams U.S. arms sales to Taiwan People's Daily 18 Nov 2025 -- China's Ministry of National Defense on Monday slammed the recently announced 330-million-U.S.-dollar U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, vowing to take all necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding Public Questions on "Taiwan's National Public Safety Guide Procurement Avoiding Legislative Yuan Review" ROC MND 18 Nov 2025
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "Former Major Surnamed Yang Allegedly Violating the National Security Act" ROC MND 18 Nov 2025
• Defending Australians against espionage Australia DOD 18 Nov 2025 -- The ADF remains a prime target for foreign intelligence services, according to Australia's security service.
• Trump says US will sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia as Israel ties sales to normalization Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- The US is preparing to move forward with the sales of advanced F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia amid reported pressure by the Israeli regime that the sales be tied to Riyadh's normalization of its ties with Tel Aviv and abandoning the Palestinian cause.
• Defence Minister McGuinty hosts roundtable with defence industry stakeholders Canada 18 Nov 2025 -- Yesterday, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, hosted a roundtable discussion with venture capital stakeholders to help advance Canada's forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy.
• Israel MOD Advances Major Reform to Boost Defense Exports Israel MOD 18 Nov 2025 -- Following Defense Minister Israel Katz's policy directive, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram approved the implementation of recommendations of an expert committee established to boost defense exports
• Raksha Rajya Mantri chairs Industry Roundtable on Day-2 of his Dubai visit India PIB 18 Nov 2025 -- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth chaired an Industry Roundtable on the theme 'Defence Technology Collaboration and Manufacturing in India' on the second day of his visit to Dubai on November 18, 2025
• India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting held in New Delhi India PIB 18 Nov 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting with the State Secretary, German Ministry of Defence Mr Jens Plötner in New Delhi on November 18, 2025
• Minister Budrys: Arctic security is directly linked to the Baltic region Lithuania MFA 18 Nov 2025 -- On 18 November, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kęstutis Budrys, is attending the Berlin Security Conference. The Minister spoke during the discussion on "North: from the Baltic states to the Arctic Circle - Threats, Risks and Mitigation".
• Artillerymen from the 1st Masurian Artillery Brigade at the Northern Strike 25-2 exercise in Finland Poland - Ministry of National Defence 18 Nov 2025 -- The soldiers from the 1st Masurian Artillery Brigade equipped with the Homar-K launchers will take part in the international Northern Strike 25-2 exercise, which will take place at the training grounds in Rovaniemi, Finland in the second half of November.
• Wider Europe Briefing: Will The EU Be Able To Create A 'Military Schengen'? RFE/RL 18 Nov 2025
• PH Navy ships engage in anti-sub warfare in WPS drill Philippine News Agency 18 Nov 2025 -- Philippine Navy (PN) ships engaged in anti-submarine warfare during the recent Maritime Multilateral Cooperative Activity (MMCA) with Japan and the United States in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), an official said Tuesday.
• Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi's murder; suggests victim deserved the fate Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has touched off renewed criticism after downplaying the 2018 murder of renowned and outspoken Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi while hosting the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office.
• Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 18 Nov 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following President Trump's Meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the White House:
• Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Solidifies Economic and Defense Partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The White House 18 Nov 2025

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 18 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 18 Nov 2025

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

• PM Netanyahu's Statement on the UN Security Council's Resolution on President Trump's Gaza Plan Israel - Prime Minister 18 Nov 2025 -- The State of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu applaud President Trump and his tireless and devoted team.
• Israel asks ICC to dismiss genocide case prosecutor, revoke arrest warrants Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- Israel has formally appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC), demanding the removal of the chief prosecutor from the Gaza genocide case, and the nullification of arrest warrants issued for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant.
• The Chief of the General Staff at the Scene of the Attack in Gush Etzion Israel Defense Forces 18 Nov 2025
• Israeli aerial assault kills 15 at Palestinian refugee camp in S Lebanon Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- The Israeli regime has claimed the lives of at least 15 people in an aerial assault on the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, located in the country's south.
• West Bank settler violence surges after Gaza ceasefire: Report Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- Attacks by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank have increased since the Gaza ceasefire took effect last month, a report says.
• UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza Does Not Meet Demands of Palestinian People - Hamas Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- Palestinian movement Hamas said that the US resolution on the Gaza Strip adopted by the UN Security Council does not meet the demands and rights of the Palestinian people.
• Gaza: Diplomatic momentum must translate into urgent steps on the ground UN News 18 Nov 2025 -- The UN is prepared to play "any role" needed to advance the breakthrough Security Council resolution endorsing the United States-led Gaza peace plan.
• Gaza: After Security Council breakthrough, agencies highlight youngsters' plight UN News 18 Nov 2025 -- As UN Secretary-General António Guterres hailed Monday's Security Council resolution paving the way for a consolidated ceasefire via a temporary International Stabilization Force in Gaza, UN aid teams warned that many Palestinian children in the enclave are in no shape to endure another harsh winter.
• UN Security Council passes US-drafted resolution for Gaza with China and Russia abstaining: reports Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- The UN Security Council passed a US-drafted resolution Monday that aims to move beyond the fragile truce in Gaza to a more sustainable peace and the reconstruction of the devastated enclave. The 15-member council voted 13 to 0 in favor of the resolution, with abstentions by Russia and China, which declined to use their veto power to block the measure, according to media reports.
• UN Security Council approves US plan for Gaza, Hamas rejects UNSC resolution Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution drafted by the United States to establish an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip.
• Press release on the adoption of the UN Security Council resolution on the situation in the Gaza Sector Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Nov 2025
• Trump's plan for Gaza 'reminiscent of colonial era practices,' Russia says Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- Russia has slammed a controversial US-backed plan to deploy a so-called International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, saying it "is reminiscent of colonial practices," and risks sidelining the Palestinians.
• US-drafted resolution at UN 'vague on key issues,' inconsistent with China's position: FM spokesperson explains China's abstention in Gaza vote Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- In response to China's abstention in a UN vote on Gaza on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that the US-drafted resolution is vague on key issues regarding Gaza's post-war arrangements and fails to fully reflect important principles such as "Palestinians governing Palestine" and the "two-state solution," which is inconsistent with China's consistent position. Therefore, China did not vote in favor.
• China calls for Palestinian rule in Gaza to maintain regional stability Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- China says any arrangements in the Gaza Strip must respect Palestinian governance and support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state to ensure lasting peace in West Asia.
• Adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2803 on the Situation in Gaza (Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Nov 2025
• Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza Government of Norway 18 Nov 2025
• The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations welcomes the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2803 regarding the situation in Gaza, as an important step towards solidifying the ceasefire agreement, putting a definitive end to the war, and initiating the implementation of the second phase of the agreement. This will allow for addressing the current humanitarian crisis and creating the conditions for launching the reconstruction process. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Nov 2025
• Pakistan Strongly Condemns Israeli Violations in the Occupied West Bank and at Al-Aqsa Mosque Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Nov 2025 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the continuing violations by the Israeli occupying forces and extremist settlers against the Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank, including repeated storming of the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and provocations against worshippers. Such actions constitute a blatant violation of the international law and the relevant UN resolutions.
• Secretary Lazaro Forges Strong Ties with Palestine in Historic Visit of Palestinian Foreign Minister to the Philippines Philippines DFA 18 Nov 2025 -- Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro held a bilateral meeting today with Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian Shahin.
• US's Gaza Plan Designed to Give Palestine's Subjugation Veneer of UN Legitimacy - Mohammad Marandi Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- The UN Security Council approved the US's Gaza ceasefire and international stabilization force plans on Monday. Russia and China abstained from the vote. Sputnik asked renowned Iranian-American political analyst Mohammad Marandi for his reaction.
• UK urges major increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza as UN Security Council votes to implement 20 point peace plan UK FCDO 18 Nov 2025 -- The UN Security Council has voted to agree a US-drafted resolution to implement the 20 point peace plan for Gaza.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti UNOCHA 18 Nov 2025
• DFA Response on the Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara Philippines DFA 18 Nov 2025 -- The Philippines welcomes the Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Niagara published last 12 November 2025 that, among others, reaffirmed the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law, and expressed strong opposition to the use of force and coercion in the South China Sea.
• DFA thanks G7 for opposing force, coercion in South China Sea Philippine News Agency 18 Nov 2025 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), thanked the Group of Seven (G7) for opposing the use of force and coercion in the South China Sea (SCS).
• China rejects Japan's unreasonable representations over CCG Diaoyu Islands patrol: FM Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- Asked about reports that four China Coast Guard vessels entered waters near the Diaoyu Islands on Sunday, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said at a press briefing on the 17th that Tokyo had "lodged a stern protest through diplomatic channels." In response on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, and that China Coast Guard vessels patrolling in China's territorial waters are lawful, justified, and beyond reproach.
• DFA sees positive dev't in talks to extract Houthi-held Filipinos Philippine News Agency 18 Nov 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is expecting some positive development in the efforts to extract the Filipino seafarers being held by the Houthis in Yemen, Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said Tuesday.
• On 16-17 November 2025, twenty three khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 18 Nov 2025
• On 15-16 November 2025, fifteen khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 18 Nov 2025
• In early hours of 18 November 2025, in a failed attempt to target innocent civilians in Bannu District, one kharji belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij got eliminated while planting an improvised explosive device. ISPR Pakistan 18 Nov 2025
• Gaza and Sudan: Foreign Secretary statement, 18 November 2025 UK FCDO 18 Nov 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on the situations in Gaza and Sudan on 18 November 2025.
• UNICEF calls for stronger protection of children following tragic school attack in Kebbi, Northwest Nigeria UNICEF 18 Nov 2025 -- "UNICEF strongly condemns the reported attack on a Government Girls School in the Maga community of Kebbi State, in Northwest Nigeria, which resulted in the death of the school's Vice-Principal of the school and the reported abduction of 25 students. This tragic incident is yet another stark reminder of the urgent need to protect children, schools and the personnel they rely upon to learn safely.
• UNICEF condemns deadly Nigeria school attack, demands urgent protection for students UN News 18 Nov 2025 -- UNICEF has strongly condemned a deadly attack on a school in Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria, which left the Vice-Principal dead and resulted in the reported abduction of at least 25 students.

News Reports

• True Security Council Reform Crucial to Regaining Public Trust, Improving United Nations Global Image, Speakers Tell General Assembly UN Security Council 18 Nov 2025 -- The United Nations has a slim window of opportunity to earn back public trust and burnish its global image — which is too often tarnished by the paralysis of its 15-member Security Council — the General Assembly heard today, as delegates warned that the Organization is widely judged by that most-headlined organ's failure to end wars, prevent atrocity crimes and keep up with today's emerging challenges.
• Poland Suspects Russian Sabotage Behind Railway Explosion RFE/RL 18 Nov 2025 -- Poland suspects Russian intelligence services were behind an explosion on a major Polish railway line used to transport military goods and aid to Ukraine, an act Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an "unprecedented act of sabotage."
• Terrorism in Africa, a 'growing global threat' UN News 18 Nov 2025 -- Expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement and the collapse of essential services in West Africa and the Sahel are a growing concern worldwide.
• Sahel Now Accounts for Half of Global Terror Deaths, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Urging Coordinated Action UN Security Council 18 Nov 2025 -- The Security Council today debated strengthening regional counter-terrorism cooperation in West Africa and the Sahel — now the global epicentre of violent extremism — with speakers urging unified, long-term strategies that confront both immediate threats and the underlying drivers of instability, from poverty and weak governance to climate shocks and limited economic opportunity.
• Regional security and political cooperation is critical to addressing the threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa.
• Secretary-General, Addressing Security Council, Warns of 'Disastrous Domino Effect' as Terror Threat Intensifies across Sahel, Calls for Coordination UN Security Council 18 Nov 2025 -- Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks, as prepared for delivery, to the Security Council meeting on the theme, "Enhancing Regional Counter-Terrorism Cooperation in West African and the Sahel", in New York today:
• Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on Enhancing Regional Counter-Terrorism Cooperation in West Africa and the Sahel UN Secretary-General 18 Nov 2025
• Meeting with SCO Heads of Government President of Russia 18 Nov 2025 -- In the Kremlin's St Catherine Hall, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the heads of delegation attending the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting.
• Meeting with Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang President of Russia 18 Nov 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang.
• Meeting with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar President of Russia 18 Nov 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, co-chair of the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
• More States Show Interest in Northern Sea Route, Even Unfriendly Ones - Russia's Rosatom Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- Interest in the Northern Sea Route is increasing in many countries, including China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and even in unfriendly states, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday.
• Xi urges breaking new ground in advancing rule of law in China PRC MND 18 Nov 2025 -- President Xi Jinping has called for upholding the unity between Party leadership, the running of the country by the people and law-based governance, and making concerted efforts to break new ground in advancing the rule of law in China.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 18, 2025 PRC MofA 18 Nov 2025
• Wang Huning Meets with Delegation of German Social Democratic Party PRC MofA 18 Nov 2025-- On November 18, 2025, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Huning met in Beijing with a delegation led by Lars Klingbeil, co-chairman of German Social Democratic Party (SPD) and German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance.
• China holds consultations with Japan in Beijing, urging Japan to withdraw its wrongful remarks People's Daily 18 Nov 2025 -- Liu Jinsong, director general of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held consultations with Kanai Masaaki, director-general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, on Tuesday in Beijing, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson.
• MSS discloses case involving over 40 platform shops illegally trading second-hand military-related goods Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) released an article via its WeChat account on Tuesday disclosing details of a case in which people used secondhand platforms to illegally trade military-related goods, and the authorities took action against more than 40 involved secondhand platform shops, according to the MSS.
• Tuvalu PM affirms Taiwan ties; signs three pacts during first state visit CNA 18 Nov 2025 -- Tuvaluan Prime Minister Feleti Teo, who is visiting Taiwan, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Pacific ally's diplomatic ties with Taiwan during a military ceremony presided over by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) held to welcome him for his first state visit since taking office.
• Minister reiterates nationality rules in village chief dismissal case CNA 18 Nov 2025 -- Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳) said Tuesday that the law leaves "no room for interpretation" in the case of a village chief in Hualien County removed from her post for holding People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality.
• China urges Japan to give clear, satisfactory answer to Chinese people, retract Takaichi's erroneous Taiwan remarks: FM Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- China on Tuesday once again lodged stern representations with Japan over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question with a visiting Japanese senior official, and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson also urged the Japanese side to retract its erroneous remarks, repent and change course, offering a clear and satisfactory answer to the Chinese people.
• 'Not aware of any change in General Assembly text,' says UN spokesperson regarding UN official position on Taiwan following Takaichi's remarks Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- When answering a question concerning the recent wrong remarks on Taiwan made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, said that the official position on Taiwan of the United Nations is based on the relevant General Assembly resolution [2758], and in addressing the follow-up question asking to confirm "the official language in documents still is 'Taiwan Province of China,' the spokesperson said "I'm not aware of any change in General Assembly texts."
• Heightened vigilance required over Japan's dangerous strategic drift People's Daily 18 Nov 2025
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 18 Nov 2025
• US naval operations chief maintains ambiguity, 'not surprised' by Takaichi's remarks; US aims to exploit crisis to tighten control over ally, says expert Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- Amid the fierce tension flared up between China and Japan because of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan, Admiral Daryl Caudle, US chief of naval operations who is visiting Japan, told local media Monday that he was "not surprised" by Takaichi's remarks and claimed that he "can understand the position that it is very concerning to her."
• Monitoring and surveillance activities by New Zealand against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Nov 2025
• KCNA Commentary on Confrontational Declaration of U.S.-ROK Alliance KCNA 18 Nov 2025 -- Recently the U.S. and the ROK made public the "joint fact sheet" of the Kyongju U.S.-ROK summit agreement and the "joint statement" of the 57th U.S.-ROK annual security consultative meeting.
• Spokesperson's Press Briefing (November 18, 2025) ROK MFA 18 Nov 2025
• Pezeshkian: Iran's nuclear program is strictly peaceful IRNA 18 Nov 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Iran's nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes and aimed at meeting the country's domestic needs, stressing that the Islamic Republic has never pursued nuclear weapons.
• Iran says willing to consider Russia-China mediation efforts on reviving IAEA cooperation Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- Iran is prepared to consider mediation efforts offered by Russia and China aimed at reviving Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), says a senior official.
• Iran Ready to Consider Russia, China Mediation in Renewing IAEA Cooperation Sputnik 18 Nov 2025 -- Iran has expressed willingness to consider mediation efforts by Russia and China to restore its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Kamal Kharrazi, adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, told Sputnik.
• SCO prime ministers reject West's anti-Iran stance, declare UNSC Resolution 2231 expired Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- The prime ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have concluded their 24th meeting in Moscow with a joint statement rejecting Western actions against Iran under the pretext of concerns over its nuclear program.
• Araghchi: Caspian Sea as vital to Iran as Persian Gulf; ties with Russia 'strategic partnership' Press TV 18 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has underlined that the Caspian Sea is as strategically important to Iran as the Persian Gulf, noting that littoral countries have engaged in joint cooperation for years to address shared interests and concerns.
• Aide to the Russian President calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi India PIB 18 Nov 2025 -- Aide to the President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
• 'Space' Will Ensure Global Space for India as a Frontline Nation: Dr. Jitendra Singh India PIB 18 Nov 2025 -- "Space" will ensure global space for India as a frontline nation in the world, Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Nov 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Moscow, November 18, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Nov 2025
• Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, meets the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexei Overchuk Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Nov 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexei Overchuk, today on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow.
• Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister leads Pakistan's delegation at the SCO Council of Heads of Governments (CHG) meeting, Moscow (17-18 November 2025) Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Nov 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar led the Pakistan delegation to the Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG), held in Moscow from 17-18 November 2025. He delivered Pakistan's national statements in two sessions of the CHG and engaged with other SCO leaders on the margins of the meeting.
• Minister Doughty Speech at the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Plenary - 17 November UK FCDO 18 Nov 2025 -- Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories, outlines how the UK is strengthening relationships with the EU and Europe to deliver on security and defence priorities.
• PM meeting with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt: 18 November 2025 Gov.UK 18 Nov 2025
• Press conference - Wagerup, WA Prime Minister of Australia 18 Nov 2025
• Joint statement by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Kristersson Prime Minister of Canada 18 Nov 2025
• Dialogue between Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau KANAI Masaaki, and Chinese Director-General for Asian Affairs Liu Jinsong Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Nov 2025
• Chinese FM warns Japan is going further down the path of military expansion over plan to restore use term of military rank from Imperial Japanese Army Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- Addressing a question regarding several Japanese officials have stated Japan is planning to revise the ranks of the Self-Defense Forces and intends to restore the use of terms like "Colonel" from the Imperial Japanese Army, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning warned on Tuesday that right-wing forces in Japan are making every effort to break free from the constraints of the pacifist constitution and are going further down the path of military expansion.
• Japanese officials voice their opinions after envoy's visit to China over Prime Minister Takaichi's erroneous remarks Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- Multiple Japanese senior officials have voiced their opinions as Masaaki Kanai, director-general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, wrapped up his visit in China on Tuesday. Kanai held consultations with the Chinese side regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question.
• Current situation stems from Takaichi's erroneous remarks, says Chinese FM on commentaries suggesting China-Japan ties sliding toward lowest point in recent years Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- In response to a question about that China has recently issued intensive criticism and rebuttals against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan, and some commentaries suggest that China-Japan relations are sliding toward their lowest point in recent years, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the current situation in China-Japan relations stems from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's public and erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan, which blatantly interfere in China's internal affairs, seriously violate the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and undermine the political foundation of bilateral relations.
• China solemnly urges Japan to retract erroneous remarks in meeting with Japanese official in Beijing: FM Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry on details of the consultations between Masaaki Kanai, the director-general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, with Liu Jinsong, director general of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that this morning, Liu held consultations in Beijing with Kanai.
• Courtesy Call on Prime Minister TAKAICHI by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Nov 2025
• South African FM expresses readiness to host G20 leaders People's Daily 18 Nov 2025 -- With just five days to go before the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit, South Africa is fully prepared to welcome world leaders to Johannesburg, South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said Monday.
• Combating ETIM is a core concern of China's counter-terrorism efforts; China, Syria to step up security coordination: FM Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- While responding to a question regarding Syria's reported plans to hand over Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) militants to China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that combating the ETIM is a core concern of China's counter-terrorism efforts. The Syrian side has pledged not to allow any entity to use Syrian territory to engage in activities that harm China's security, sovereignty and interests. China and Syria have agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation in counter-terrorism and security fields and combat all forms of terrorism, Mao said.
• Honduras: Statement by the Spokesperson on the electoral process European External Action Service (EEAS) 18 Nov 2025 -- The European Union is closely following the situation ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place on 30 November 2025 in Honduras. The EU expresses its concern about recent developments affecting the institutional framework and preparations for the elections.
• Hasina's verdict 'internal affair of Bangladesh'; China hopes for Bangladesh's unity, stability, and development: FM spokesperson Global Times 18 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comments on a report saying that the former prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, was convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death on Monday, and that Hasina said the verdict was "biased and politically motivated," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that this is an internal affair of Bangladesh.
• Aboul Gheit meets with Chinese Foreign Minister during his official visit to China League of Arab States 18 Nov 2025 -- The Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit met on 18 November in Beijing with Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, at the Great Hall of the People during his official visit to the People's Republic of China.
• Ending world hunger costs less than 1% of military spending UN News 18 Nov 2025 -- Ending hunger by 2030 would cost just $93 billion a year — less than one per cent of the $21.9 trillion spent on military budgets over the past decade, according to the UN World Food Programme (WFP).