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• Trump approves CIA covert operations inside Venezuela: NY Times Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations inside Venezuela to destabilize the government of President Nicolás Maduro, in what officials say could be a prelude to military action, according to a report.
• China opposes external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext: FM on US' latest moves in Caribbean Global Times 19 Nov 2025 -- In response to recent actions taken by the US to eliminate "narco-terrorists" and designate Cartel de los Soles - a group the US claimed is led by Venezuela's president - as a terrorist organization, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China opposes any act that infringes upon the sovereignty and security of other countries, hoping the US will conduct normal law-enforcement and judicial cooperation through bilateral and multilateral legal frameworks and do more things that contribute to peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Coast Guard continues to break records, offloading over $362 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean US Coast Guard 19 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone's crew offloaded approximately 49,010 pounds of illicit narcotics worth more than $362 million at Port Everglades, Wednesday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Readout of Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman's High Level Defense Group Meeting With Romanian State Secretary for Defense Policy DoD 19 Nov 2025
• 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Builds the Future of Drone-Enabled Army Aviation DoD News 19 Nov 2025 -- The low hum of small rotors over Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia, may sound routine, but within that hum lies a transformation.
• War Department Narrows Technology Development Focus to Half Dozen Areas DoD News 19 Nov 2025 -- Directed energy, hypersonics and artificial intelligence are among the six technology focus areas for the War Department meant to ensure America's warfighters will quickly have what's needed to fight and win on the battlefield.
• Maintainers use innovative solutions for limited resources during Mosaic Tiger 26-1 US Air Force 19 Nov 2025 -- Airmen in the 74th and 75th Fighter Generation Squadrons tested this concept during exercise Mosaic Tiger 26-1 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 17, 2025.
• McGhee Tyson ANGB will host KC-46A Pegasus MOB 7 US Air Force 19 Nov 2025 -- The Department of the Air Force has selected McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, Tenn., as the preferred location to host the KC-46A Pegasus Main Operating Base (MOB) 7.
• Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. US Navy 19 Nov 2025 -- The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124), from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Nov. 17.
• U.S., Japan Deepen Interoperability at Northwest Pacific Wargame US Navy 19 Nov 2025 -- The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) led a team of military professionals, academics, and defense experts through a complex two-and-a-half-week wargaming event in Kanagawa, Japan, earlier this year, aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime operational effectiveness among U.S. and Japanese forces.
• Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on November 10-16, 2025 Lithuania MND 19 Nov 2025
• NATO Allies demonstrate counter-UAS capability during live-fire demonstration in Poland NATO Allied Land Command 19 Nov 2025 -- U.S., Polish and Romanian Soldiers demonstrated a new counter-unmanned aircraft system capability on Nov. 18, underscoring how Allies are adapting to the growing drone threat along NATO's eastern flank.
• NATO Secretary General meets intelligence leaders in Brussels NATO 19 Nov 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met the heads of civilian intelligence services and military intelligence members from all 32 Allies in Brussels on Wednesday (19 November 2025). The NATO Civilian Intelligence Committee (CIC), Military Intelligence Committee (MIC), and Joint CIC-MIC Plenary meetings were held at NATO Headquarters this week.
• Allied experts meet in Oslo to strengthen NATO responses to hybrid threats NATO 19 Nov 2025 -- Allied and NATO experts met in Oslo, Norway, on 13-14 November for the annual NATO Hybrid Symposium to address the evolving hybrid threat landscape, and to enhance cooperation on countering hybrid threats. The two-day event focused on national approaches to protecting critical infrastructure and lessons learned from recent malign hybrid activities. Allies also worked together on further advancing implementation of NATO's Revised Counter Hybrid Strategy.
• Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia completes Exercise RESOLUTE WARRIOR 25 Canada 19 Nov 2025-- Under Canadian leadership as the framework nation, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) conducted Exercise RESOLUTE WARRIOR 25 from November 1 to 10, 2025, across central and eastern Latvia.
• Russia Eyes Belarus as Partner for New Su-75 Stealth Fighter Jet Sputnik 19 Nov 2025 -- Russia intends to build the Su-75 (Checkmate) fifth-generation light fighter jet jointly with Belarus, the director general of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, told Sputnik at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
• Remarks by Deputy Head of the Russian delegation to Vienna talks about military security and arms control Oleg Bushuyev at the 1122nd plenary session of the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, November 19, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2025
• One Hundred French Rafale Aircraft, Spain's Contribution to PURL and the Allocation of Funds Within SAFE, and Securing Gas Supplies to Ukraine from Greece - the Outcomes of the President's Visits to Paris, Madrid, and Athens President of Ukraine 19 Nov 2025
• MoD certified the first seven schools for ground robotic system operators Ukraine MOD 19 Nov 2025
• Strengthening air defense: Critical infrastructure enterprises join the National Air Defence System under military command Ukraine MOD 19 Nov 2025
• Denys Shmyhal meets with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso Ukraine MOD 19 Nov 2025
• Denys Shmyhal discusses defense cooperation with the U.S. Secretary of the Army Ukraine MOD 19 Nov 2025
• Aircraft carrier Fujian formation conducts first live-force training at sea People's Daily 19 Nov 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on Tuesday said the aircraft carrier formation of the PLANS Fujian has conducted the carrier's first on-sea live-force training since its commissioning.
• Raytheon awarded contract to produce NASAMS equipment for Taiwan CNA 19 Nov 2025 -- The United States government has awarded Raytheon Co. a US$698.94 million contract to produce equipment related to the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) that Taiwan has ordered.
• Australia Industry and Workers making the grade with US Virginia Class Submarines Submariness Australia DOD 19 Nov 2025 -- The Albanese Government is announcing today HIFraser as the first Australian company qualified to supply parts for US Virginia class submarines through the Government-funded Defence Industry Vendor Qualification Program (DIVQ) - supporting advanced manufacturing, creating high-value jobs, and strengthening Australia's security through the AUKUS partnership.
• Press conference HMAS Stirling Prime Minister of Australia 19 Nov 2025
• Law passed to support NZ's defence and security New Zealand Government 19 Nov 2025 -- Legislation ensuring national security is maintained during industrial action has passed its final reading in Parliament today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says.
• India - Excalibur Projectiles DSCA 19 Nov 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Excalibur Projectiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $47.1 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• India - Javelin Missile System DSCA 19 Nov 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $45.7 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• The Pakistan-Indonesia Joint Military Exercise Shaheen Strike-II was conducted from 8-19 November 2025, focusing on the Counter Terrorism (CT) domain. ISPR Pakistan 19 Nov 2025
• Japan - Munitions DSCA 19 Nov 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $82 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• Japanese defense chief emphasizes Tokyo upholding 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles' as policy guideline: media Global Times 19 Nov 2025 -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi emphasized on Tuesday that the Japanese government "firmly upholds the Three Non-Nuclear Principles as a policy guideline" in response to inquiry regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's attempt to review the long-standing policy.
• Canada's Minister of National Defence, The Honourable David J. McGuinty, highlights leadership in space Canada 19 Nov 2025-- Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, affirmed Canada's commitment to space security and innovation at Space Canada's Space Bound conference, which brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the future of space.
• Defence Secretary speech on threats to the UK UK MOD 19 Nov 2025 -- The Defence Secretary set out the scale of threats we face, including from the Russian spy ship Yantar which was threatening UK waters between 5 and 11 November.
• UK "building the factories of the future" as government launches next phase of new munitions and energetics factories UK MOD 19 Nov 2025 -- Multiple sites across the UK for new factories to make munitions and military explosives to boost the UK's warfighting readiness have been identified as the government moves to the next phase of building the factories of the future.
• Outer space is vital to our security - the Federal Government presents the first Space Safety and Security Strategy Germany Federal Foreign Office 19 Nov 2025 -- Space has become increasingly important in recent years - for our daily lives and our economy, but above all for our security. Against this backdrop, the Federal Ministry of Defence and the Federal Foreign Office are presenting the first national Space Safety and Security Strategy today.
• Finland, the United States and Canada confirm their support for Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 19 Nov 2025 -- On 18 November, Finland, the United States and Canada signed a trilateral Joint Statement of Intent (JSOI) confirming support for the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact, launched in autumn 2024. The JSOI was signed in Washington DC by Sakari Puisto, the Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs, Kristi Noem, the United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Kirsten Hillman, Canada's Ambassador to the United States.
• DHS Hosts Icebreaker Collaboration Effort Pact Ministerial Meeting to Advance Arctic Security and Maritime Dominance DHS 19 Nov 2025-- Today, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hosted Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kristen Hillman and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto in Washington, D.C., where all three countries committed to doubling-down on their efforts to revitalize their domestic shipbuilding industries and growing their icebreaker fleets.
• A look at the Defence news 10-16 November Netherlands Ministry of Defence 19 Nov 2025
• Strengthening EU's military mobility European Defence Agency 19 Nov 2025-- Armed forces need to be able to swiftly move troops and equipment in the EU and across its external borders. Military mobility underpins the Union's preparedness and readiness, and is essential for European security and deterrence.
• Defence Package: press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the college readout European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Nov 2025
• Commission moves towards 'Military Schengen' and transformation of defence industry European Commission 19 Nov 2025-- To make it easier for troops, equipment and military assets to move quickly and smoothly across Europe, the European Commission and the High Representative step up defence readiness, focusing on preparedness, with a military mobility package: new Regulation on military mobility and Joint Communication.
• The Romanian Air Force has detected a drone in the national airspace Romania - Ministry of National Defence 19 Nov 2025 -- Two German Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft deployed to the 57th Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, conducting enhanced air policing missions, scrambled on the night of November 18th to 19th, at 00:25, to monitor the air situation at the border with Ukraine, following the Russian air attacks in the vicinity of the river border with Romania.
• USA will continue to firmly support Romania in order strengthen deterrence and defence at national and allied levels Romania - Ministry of National Defence 19 Nov 2025 -- A new meeting of the Romania-US High-Level Defence Group (HLDG) coordinated with the new administration in Washington took place in Bucharest, on November 17th and 18th.
• 1,000th Aircraft in Military Airlift Operation Arrives in Israel Israel MOD 19 Nov 2025 -- The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announces that the 1,000th aircraft in the comprehensive military equipment and weapons airlift operation, which commenced immediately following the outbreak of war, has landed in Israel this morning
• PH Army moves to boost troops' financial literacy Philippine News Agency 19 Nov 2025 -- The Philippine Army (PA) has taken a step to further boost the financial literacy of its personnel.
• Statement on UAE and Saudi Chip Exports US Dept. of Commerce 19 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Commerce Department announced that it has authorized the export of advanced American semiconductors to G42, based in the United Arab Emirates, and Humain, based in Saudi Arabia. Both companies are receiving approvals to purchase the equivalent of up to 35,000 Nvidia Blackwell chips (GB300s).
• Royal Saudi Land Forces Complete Historic Training Rotation in U.S. CENTCOM 19 Nov 2025 -- Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) completed training at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, Nov. 19.
• Trump, bin Salman sign deals on nuclear cooperation, arms sales Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, have signed a number of agreements, including deals on nuclear cooperation, arms sales, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals.
• HRH the Crown Prince Holds Expanded Meetings with U.S. House Leadership at the U.S. Capitol in Washington SPA 19 Nov 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held expanded meetings today at the U.S. Capitol in Washington with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson, as well as leaders and members of the House across various committees
• HRH the Crown Prince, U.S. President Sign Strategic Defense Agreement SPA 19 Nov 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Donald Trump of the United States of America signed at the White House today the Strategic Defense Agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America
• Trump Designates Saudi Arabia Major Non-NATO Ally Sputnik 19 Nov 2025 -- The United States will become a primary strategic partner of Saudi Arabia under the bilateral Strategic Defense Agreement (SDA) reached during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington, the White House said in a statement.
• Joint Statement - The Strategic Artificial Intelligence Partnership US Dept. of State 19 Nov 2025

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 19 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 19 Nov 2025
• Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors IAEA 19 Nov 2025

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• The Prime Minister's Office, on behalf of the Mossad: "The Hamas Octopus" - A Wave of Exposures of the Terrorist Infrastructure built by the Hamas Leadership in the Heart of Europe Israel - Prime Minister 19 Nov 2025-- "An uncompromising struggle to thwart terrorist attacks worldwide: Close cooperation between the Mossad and intelligence and law enforcement agencies in Europe has led to the seizure of weapons caches and the arrests of terrorist operatives on the continent."
• Israeli Knesset debates death penalty for Palestinian prisoners 'within 90 days, without appeal' Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- The Israeli Knesset (parliament) is set to hold a hearing regarding a bill that would impose the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners within 90 days, without the possibility of appeal.
• Israel announces new settlement expansion near Egyptian frontier: Report Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- The Israeli ministry of settlement affairs has announced a new plan for the expansion of settlements in the vicinity of the Nitzana Crossing, located near the frontier with Egypt.
• Israel has killed 279 Palestinians in Gaza since ceasefire: Media office Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- Gaza's Government Media Office says Israel has carried out 393 violations of the October ceasefire agreement, killing at least 279 Palestinians, including children and women.
• Resistance groups say UNSC resolution on Gaza fails to uphold Palestinians' rights IRNA 19 Nov 2025 -- Palestinian resistance groups, Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, have sharply criticized the newly adopted UN Security Council Resolution 2803 on Gaza, warning that it fails to uphold fundamental Palestinian rights and risks escalating regional tensions.
• Hamas rejects Israeli claim of being targeted in airstrike that killed 14 in Lebanon Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- Hamas says a deadly airstrike on Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp has killed several unarmed civilians, and rejected Israeli claims that the attack targeted one of the resistance group's training facilities.
• Hezbollah strongly condemns deadly Israeli strike on Lebanon's refugee camp IRNA 19 Nov 2025 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has strongly condemned the deadly Israeli attack on the Ain Al-Hilweh refugee camp in Sidon, Lebanon.
• Gaza: Displaced Palestinians dealing with the 'death of dignity', warns UNICEF UN News 19 Nov 2025 -- Living conditions for Gazans - particularly children - are still dire as temperatures drop and families return to bombed-out homes as the fragile ceasefire holds, UN aid workers said on Wednesday.
• UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns OHCHR 19 Nov 2025 -- A UN expert today expressed serious concern with the Security Council's adoption of Resolution 2803, warning that it runs counter to the Palestinian right to self-determination, consolidates Israel's unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory, including ongoing unlawful policies and practices, and therefore risks legitimating ongoing mass violence.
• UNRWA Situation Report #197 on the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem UNRWA 19 Nov 2025
• Trump administration calls off Lebanese army chief's visit after rebuke of Israeli attacks Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- A planned visit by Army Chief Commander Rodolphe Haykal to Washington has been reportedly canceled over his recent statement condemning Israel for its incessant aggression on the Arab country's south.
• Iran warns UN adoption of US resolution on Gaza legitimizes occupation Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- Iran has criticized a US-drafted resolution adopted by the UN Security Council that imposes a foreign guardianship mechanism on the Gaza Strip, warning it undermines the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.
• Iran: US-drafted resolution on Gaza must not be used to shield Israel Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- Iran has warned that the recent US-drafted resolution adopted at the UN Security Council on establishment of a foreign force in the Gaza Strip must not be allowed to undermine Palestinian rights or shield the Israeli regime from accountability.
• Iran: Major part of UN Security Council resolution on Gaza violates rights of Palestinian people IRNA 19 Nov 2025 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement on the UN Security Council resolution has stressed that the drafters of this resolution have consciously ignored the central position and role of the United Nations and even the previous resolutions on the issue of Palestine.
• Iran condemns continuation of Israeli brutalities against Palestinians IRNA 19 Nov 2025 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Amir Saeid Iravani has condemned the continued atrocities and brutalities of the Israeli regime against the Palestinians and Syrians.
• The Palestinian Murdered Toll has Reached 70,566 Since October 7 -----Nine children murdered, injured, and arrested; four mosques attacked in the West Bank Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 19 Nov 2025 -- The suffering of displaced people in the Gaza Strip increased with the arrival of winter, and their tents were flooded due to rains during the period of November 11-17, 2025, while the occupation forces continued their violations of the ceasefire agreement through their aerial and artillery bombardment of various areas in the Gaza Strip
• Coordination meeting between Arab host countries and League affirms importance of sustaining political and financial support for UNRWA League of Arab States 19 Nov 2025-- A delegation from the General Secretariat (Palestine and Occupied Arab Territories Sector) participated in the coordination meeting between the Arab host countries and the League of Arab States, held on 18 November 2025 in advance of the meetings of the UNRWA Advisory Commission.

Other Conflicts

• The UK reaffirms its commitment to working with all Council members to strengthen global security: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 19 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council.
• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Ukraine UNOCHA 19 Nov 2025
• Outcome of the 10th International Conference on the Law of the Sea ROK MFA 19 Nov 2025
• UK underscores support for Yemen's security and stability during Ministerial visit to Aden UK FCDO 19 Nov 2025 -- UK support to help Yemen combat piracy and weapons smuggling in first UK Ministerial visit to Yemen in six years.
• On 17-18 November 2025, four Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 19 Nov 2025
• PM Netanyahu Visits Buffer Zone in Syria Israel - Prime Minister 19 Nov 2025-- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, visited the buffer zone in Syria, together with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar, IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, ISA Director David Zini, National Security Council Acting Director Gil Reich, Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, Head of IDF Northern Command Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo, Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Maj.-Gen. Ghassan Alian, and IDF 210th Division Commander Brig.-Gen. Yair Pelai.
• Top Syria Envoy: Humanitarian situation is 'extremely serious' UN News 19 Nov 2025 -- Nearly a year on from the fall of Assad, Syrians still lack many basic necessities as the transitional government works to shore up the economy and build social cohesion.
• At Security Council, OCHA urges decisive global action to help Syrians build peaceful future UNOCHA 19 Nov 2025 -- Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria by Ms. Lisa Doughten, Director, Financing and Outreach Division, OCHA, on behalf of Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
• Stakes 'Immense' for Syrians in Need of Humanitarian Aid, Deputy Relief Coordinator Says, as Security Council Speakers Call for Decisive Action UN Security Council 19 Nov 2025-- As Syria seeks to rebuild its economy and establish inclusive politics, the international community must support its efforts, lift all remaining sanctions and protect its sovereignty, the Security Council heard today from senior UN officials as well as concerned Member States.
• We welcome Syrian efforts to build constructive relationships with its neighbours: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 19 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
• Humanitarian crisis in Sudan: Federal Council requests emergency aid package for civilians Federal Council - Swiss Government 19 Nov 2025 -- In view of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan, the Federal Council decided at its meeting on 19 November 2025 to request an urgent supplementary credit of CHF 50 million from Parliament to alleviate the humanitarian suffering in Sudan and the surrounding region. Food, drinking water and medicines are needed for the people of Sudan, whose situation has deteriorated further since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the town of El Fasher. The conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF has led to what is currently the worst humanitarian disaster in the world. Switzerland has provided humanitarian aid totalling CHF 140 million since the outbreak of the conflict in 2023.
• Malawi's Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Tapatula Chaponda, reaffirmed on Wednesday in Rabat his country's support for Morocco's territorial integrity and its sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara, praising the "historic" adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2797. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2025
• The Republic of Malawi reaffirmed on Wednesday in Rabat its unwavering position and firm support for Morocco's territorial integrity, and welcomed the adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2797, which consolidates the Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole basis for achieving a political solution to the fabricated dispute over the Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2025
• The Gambia, through its Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, Mr. Sering Modou Njie, reiterated on Wednesday in Rabat its consistent support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, keenly welcoming the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of Resolution 2797 which consolidates the autonomy Initiative as the only solution for the settlement of this regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2025

News Reports

• Sanctions Imposed on Russian Cybercrime Service Providers for Malicious Cyber Activity Australia DOD 20 Nov 2025 -- Today Australia has imposed sanctions against two Russian cybercrime service providers - Media Land LLC and ML. Cloud LLC - and two of their key personnel - Aleksandr Alexandrovich Volosovik and Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin. Australia has taken this action in partnership with the United Kingdom and the United States.
• United States, Australia, and United Kingdom Jointly Sanction Ransomware Infrastructure Providers US Dept. of State 19 Nov 2025-- Today, in partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom, the United States sanctioned the Russia-based bulletproof hosting company Media Land and its network for their role supporting online criminal marketplaces and prolific ransomware actors like Lockbit, BlackSuit, and Play, who target businesses in the United States and around the world.
• United States, Australia, and United Kingdom Sanction Russian Cybercrime Infrastructure Supporting Ransomware US Treasury 19 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the United Kingdom's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office are announcing coordinated sanctions targeting Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) service provider, for its role in supporting ransomware operations and other forms of cybercrime.
• NSA Joins CISA and Others to Release Guidance on Mitigating Malicious Activity from Bulletproof Hosting Provider Infrastructure NSA / Central Security Service 19 Nov 2025 -- The National Security Agency (NSA) is joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and others to release the Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI), "Bulletproof Defense: Mitigating Risks from Bulletproof Hosting Providers," to provide internet service providers (ISPs) and network defenders recommendations to mitigate potential cybercriminal activity enabled by bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers.
• UK smashes Russian cybercrime networks responsible for attacks on UK businesses UK FCDO 19 Nov 2025 -- The UK, US and Australia announce new sanctions targeting Media Land, a Russian cyber crime group providing so-called 'bulletproof' hosting services.
• DHS Applauds White House Lawsuit Against California's Unconstitutional Anti-Cop Legislation That Endangers Federal Law Enforcement DHS 19 Nov 2025-- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) applauded the Trump administration's lawsuit filed this week against the State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom over two recently enacted laws that will endanger federal law enforcement and further embolden violent political extremists.
• 10 Arrested in Federal Indictment Charging Olympic Athlete-Turned-Cocaine Trafficker with Ordering Murder of Witness in January US Dept. of Justice 19 Nov 2025 -- Ten defendants have been arrested - and 11 total are in custody - pursuant to a nine-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today charging a former Olympic snowboarder now on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, a Canadian criminal barrister, a reggaeton musician, a would-be gangland news website operator, and others in connection with the January 31 murder in Colombia of a federal witness in a separate criminal case.
• Reward Offers Up to $15 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Canadian Narcotics Trafficker and Up to $2 Million Each for Assassins Responsible for Federal Witness Murder US Dept. of State 19 Nov 2025-- Today, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer increase under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction, in any country, of Canadian narcotics trafficker Ryan James Wedding.
• Treasury Sanctions Former Canadian Olympian and Notorious Narcotrafficker Ryan Wedding US Treasury 19 Nov 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Ryan James Wedding (Wedding), alongside nine individuals and nine entities closely associated with him. Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Team Canada, is one of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. He is an extremely violent criminal believed to be responsible for the murder of numerous people abroad, including U.S. citizens. Wedding remains a fugitive from justice, currently hiding in Mexico, where he continues to direct drug trafficking, murder, and other serious criminal activities.
• Drug Trafficker Zhi Dong Zhang, aka "Brother Wang," Returned from Mexico to Face International Narcotics and Money Laundering Charges in New York and Georgia US Dept. of Justice 19 Nov 2025 -- Defendant Allegedly Led a Large Scale Narcotics Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization That Operated Throughout Mexico and the United States
• Afghan National Sentenced to Serve 15 Years in Federal Prison After Plotting Election Day Terror Attack in the United States US Dept. of Justice 19 Nov 2025 -- Abdullah Haji Zada, 19, a native and citizen of Afghanistan and U.S. lawful permanent resident, has been sentenced to serve the statutory maximum of 15 years in federal prison for knowingly receiving, attempting to receive, and conspiring to receive a firearm and ammunition to be used to commit a federal crime of terrorism.
• SCO calls for UN reforms to ensure representation of developing countries -- joint communique People's Daily 19 Nov 2025 -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on Tuesday said that reforms of the United Nations (UN) are necessary to ensure the representation of developing countries in UN governance bodies and to adapt the UN to current political and economic realities.
• Press release on Russian-Chinese consultations on outer space security Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2025
• Russia FM spokeswoman says Takaichi's Taiwan remarks 'extremely dangerous' in interview with Chinese media Global Times 19 Nov 2025 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the recent remarks on Taiwan by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are extremely dangerous, and Japan should deeply reflect on history and learn from the lessons of World War II. Zakharova made the remarks in an interview with China's Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday in Moscow.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 19, 2025 PRC MofA 19 Nov 2025
• Li Qiang Meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin PRC MofA 19 Nov 2025-- On the afternoon of November 18, 2025 local time, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow.
• China lodges stern representations with the UK regarding so-called China espionage threat claim Global Times 19 Nov 2025 -- In response to the so-called China espionage threat hyped by the UK, a spokesperson from Chinese embassy to the UK said on Tuesday that these claims by the UK side are pure fabrication and malicious slander, and China strongly condemns such despicable moves of the UK side and have lodged stern representations with them.
• China could invade Taiwan with 'little advance warning': U.S. Commission CNA 19 Nov 2025 -- China has enhanced its capacity to "blockade or launch an invasion of Taiwan with little advance warning," the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) said Tuesday (U.S. Time) in its 2025 Annual Report to Congress.
• U.S. Senate passes bill seeking to remove limits on Taiwan engagement CNA 19 Nov 2025 -- The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which requires the State Department to regularly review and update the rules governing U.S. engagement with Taiwan.
• KMT, TPP leaders meet to discuss possible electoral collaboration CNA 19 Nov 2025 -- The leaders of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) met Wednesday to discuss the prospects for collaboration in the 2026 local elections.
• Committee passes DPP motion condemning China's Puma Shen probe CNA 19 Nov 2025 -- The Legislature's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee on Wednesday passed a Democratic Progressive Party-initiated (DPP) motion condemning a Chinese criminal probe into DPP Legislator Puma Shen (沈伯洋).
• Mainland spokesperson refutes Taiwan analysts' 'greater threat' claim on 'Sichuan' ship, says stronger PLA will be more capable of safeguarding sovereignty Global Times 19 Nov 2025
• Mainland rebukes Taiwan authorities' fearmongering over bounty notices targeting 'Taiwan independence' diehards Global Times 19 Nov 2025 -- Responding to media inquiries on whether public security authorities may issue bounty notices targeting more "Taiwan independence" enforcers and accomplices, after police announced cash rewards ranging from 50,000 ($7,030) to 250,000 yuan for information on Taiwan social media influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council outlined the mainland's position on Wednesday.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 19 Nov 2025
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Pays Congratulatory Visit to Ministry of State Security KCNA 19 Nov 2025 -- The security organ of the Republic, a political guards of the Workers' Party of Korea and a mainstay of defending the revolution, is marking its 80th founding anniversary with pride in its glorious history.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Ministry of Public Security KCNA 19 Nov 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Tuesday visited the Ministry of Public Security of the DPRK to congratulate and encourage the officers and men of the Public Security Forces on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the public security organ.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Pays Congratulatory Visits to Supreme Court and Supreme Public Prosecutors Office KCNA 19 Nov 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, paid congratulatory visits to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Public Prosecutors Office of the DPRK on Nov. 18 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the judicial and prosecution organs.
• Iran dismisses Trump's claim about renewed negotiation process IRNA 19 Nov 2025 -- Iran has dismissed the US president's claim about negotiations with Iran, saying there is currently no such process in place, given Washington's breaches of previous commitments and excessive demands.
• 'No logical justification': Iran rejects Trump's claim of nuclear talks Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- Iran has rejected any notion of negotiations with the United States at present, dismissing US President Donald Trump's claim that talks were already underway.
• IAEA chief confirms inspection of Iran's nuclear sites 'unaffected' by June attacks IRNA 19 Nov 2025 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has confirmed the resumption of normal monitoring at Iran's nuclear facilities that were not damaged during the unprovoked Israeli-US attacks in June.
• IAEA Board of Governors convenes amid Western push for resolution against Iran IRNA 19 Nov 2025 -- The Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has convened in Vienna, Austria, with Iran's nuclear program among the topics under discussion amid Western efforts to push for a new resolution against the country.
• 'This is welcome': IAEA chief confirms resumption of nuclear inspections in Iran Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has commended Iran's level of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, confirming that inspectors have resumed work at facilities unaffected by the June military attacks.
• NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board, November 2025 UK FCDO 19 Nov 2025 -- UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement
• Iran frees recently seized tanker after offloading its cargo: Report Press TV 19 Nov 2025 -- Iran has released a foreign-flagged tanker it seized in the Persian Gulf last week after offloading its cargo, a report has said.
• If Japan refuses to retract its remarks and makes further mistakes, China will take firm countermeasures: FM spokesperson Global Times 19 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comment on the Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary's claim that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan were consistent with Japan's "traditional position," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan fundamentally undermine the political foundation of China-Japan relations and have aroused strong indignation and condemnation among the Chinese people.
• Japan totally unqualified to seek permanent seat on UN Security Council: China's permanent representative Global Times 19 Nov 2025 -- As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan are extremely erroneous and dangerous, such a country is totally unqualified to seek a permanent seat on the Security Council, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations on Tuesday local time.
• Japan totally unqualified to seek permanent seat on UN Security Council: Chinese envoy People's Daily 19 Nov 2025 -- Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan are extremely erroneous and dangerous, a Chinese envoy said Tuesday.
• DPM/FM's Meeting with President of the EU Council Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, called on the President of the EU Council, Antonio Costa on 19 November 2025 in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium.
• Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the Sidelines of the SCO-Council of Heads of Government Meeting Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2025 -- The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mr. Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO-Council of Heads of Government meeting in Moscow today.
• UN experts concerned by weaponisation of Interpol red notices against human rights defenders from El Salvador OHCHR 19 Nov 2025 -- The issuance of Interpol red notices against two Salvadoran human rights defenders currently in exile in Spain constitutes a grave misuse of the law enforcement mechanism, UN experts* warned today.
• Speech by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski in the Sejm Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2025
• Brawl Exposes Growing Anti-Chinese Sentiment In Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 19 Nov 2025 -- A brawl involving Chinese workers erupted in northern Kyrgyzstan, exposing growing anti-Chinese sentiment in the Central Asian country.