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• US Coast Guard doubles down on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags, issues lawful order and policy US Coast Guard 20 Nov 2025 -- The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the release of a policy and lawful order that doubles down on its current policies prohibiting the display, distribution or use of hate symbols by Coast Guard personnel.
• Department of War Awards $29.9 Million to Create a U.S. Domestic Supply of Gallium and Scandium DoD 20 Nov 2025 -- The Department of War announced today a $29.9 million a Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III award to ElementUS Minerals, LLC (ElementUSA). ElementUSA will use this award to enable the development of a demonstration facility in Gramercy, Louisiana to separate and purify gallium and scandium from existing industrial waste.
• Marines, Sailors Train for Urban Operations DoD News 20 Nov 2025 -- The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted realistic urban training across Arizona and Southern California, Nov. 3-13. The exercise, involving the entire Marine air-ground task force and elements from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, assessed the 11th MEU's ability to respond to a range of contingency operations.
• U.S. Africa Command Change of Responsibility Marks Continued Strength in Enlisted Leadership AFRICOM 20 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Africa Command hosted a Change of Responsibility ceremony formally transitioning senior enlisted leadership from U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Woods to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 20.
• Warfighter Innovation Council Launches at AFRICOM AFRICOM 20 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched the Warfighter Innovation Council (WIC) on Nov. 7, establishing a strategic framework to better facilitate warfighter innovation both at its headquarters and within its component commands.
• AFRICOM Gears Up for Innovation Initiative, Building on Industry Partnerships AFRICOM 20 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is launching an innovation initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies that address the evolving security challenges on the African continent.
• Guam hosts Australia, India, Japan and US forces in Exercise Malabar 2025 U.S. 7th Fleet 20 Nov 2025 -- Australia, India, Japan and U.S. forces participated in Exercise Malabar 2025, in and around the island of Guam, Nov. 10-18.
• GT 254: AFGSC validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch United States Space Force 20 Nov 2025 -- Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Nov. 5. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness, and accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense.
• Baiba Braže in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: the Alliance's presence in Latvia and on the eastern flank, air defence and anti-drone capabilities must be further strengthened, while maintaining transatlantic unity Latvia MFA 20 Nov 2025 -- On 20 November 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, had a discussion with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the strengthening of NATO's presence in Latvia and the Alliance's deterrence and defence capabilities, including the effectives implementation of decisions taken at the NATO Summit in The Hague, further support for Ukraine's self-defence capabilities and containment of Russia - all in preparation for the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting on 3 December.
• Visit to the West Group's command post President of Russia 20 Nov 2025 -- The Supreme Commander-in-Chief visited a command post of the West Group, where he held a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff, the Chief of the Main Operational Directorate, the Commander of the South Group of Forces, and the Commander of the West Group.
• Meeting with Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin President of Russia 20 Nov 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin in the Kremlin. The discussion focused on the implementation of key transport projects and the development of the domestic transport sector.
• Russia and China held consultations on missile defence and missile aspects of strategic stability Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Nov 2025
• Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov holds talks with Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China General Zhang Youxia Russia MoD 20 Nov 2025 -- 'This year, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of our common Victory over German fascism and Japanese militarism. Our memory helps preserve historical truth and perpetuate the names of heroes, and it's crucial today, when attempts to rewrite history are regularly made,' Andrei Belousov said.
• A Strong Armed Forces of Ukraine Is the Best Guarantee of Our Country's Security - Ihor Zhovkva President of Ukraine 20 Nov 2025
• President Met with U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll President of Ukraine 20 Nov 2025
• Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Russia's Systematic Violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 20 Nov 2025
• MoD expands production of anti-drone ammunition Ukraine MOD 20 Nov 2025
• Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met with Secretary of the U.S. Army, Daniel P. Driscoll Ukraine Government 20 Nov 2025 -- Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met with Secretary of the U.S. Army, Daniel P. Driscoll, who is on an official visit to Ukraine.
• Baiba Braže at the Foreign Affairs Council: Ukraine urgently needs military and financial support for self-defence; we advocate for operational sanctions on shadow fleet ships without awaiting the next round of EU sanctions Latvia MFA 20 Nov 2025 -- On 20 November 2025, at the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, the Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže underlined the urgent need to increase military and financial assistance for Ukraine's self-defence, find a solution to channel the immobilised Russian Central Bank assets in support of Ukraine, and provide Ukraine with security guarantees.
• Senior Chinese Military Officer Holds Talks With Russian Defense Minister PRC MND 20 Nov 2025 -- During his visit to Russia, General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), held talks with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov on November 20, 2025. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the relations between the two countries and the two militaries, the international and regional situation and issues of common concern, and reached consensus on strengthening high-level exchanges and deepening practical cooperation. Before the talks, Belousov held a welcome ceremony for General Zhang Youxia and accompanied him to review the guard of honor.
• 9 Squadron flies again Australia DOD 20 Nov 2025 -- 9 Squadron has officially reformed, marking its proud return to Air Force service with a ceremony at Torrens Parade Ground, South Australia.
• Changes to top secret security clearances Australia DOD 20 Nov 2025 -- Top Secret-Privileged Access security clearance has replaced Positive Vetting as Australia's highest-level security clearance.
• Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025 UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- Update by Australia, the UK and the US (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propulsion programme
• Defence Minister David McGuinty releases final progress report of the External Monitor Canada 20 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, released the sixth and final biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien.
• Statement from Minister McGuinty on the Final Report of External Monitor Canada 20 Nov 2025 -- The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, issued the following statement today in response to Madame Jocelyne Therrien's sixth and final External Monitor status report. The report provides an update on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR) released by former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour in May 2022.
• DRDO and DGA, France ink Technical Agreement to deepen collaboration in defence R&D India PIB 20 Nov 2025 -- A Technical Agreement has been signed between Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France to deepen collaboration in defence research and development
• Israel MOD Signs Multi-Billion Dollar Contract with Rafael to Expand Serial Production of Iron Dome System Israel MOD 20 Nov 2025 -- Today (Thursday), The Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, signed a procurement order that will accelerate the production of the Iron Dome defense system.
• Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, held a series of high-level engagements with Air Chiefs from friendly countries on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2025. ISPR Pakistan 20 Nov 2025
• General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) paid farewell visit to Naval Headquarters (NHQ), Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 20 Nov 2025
• US to sell Saudi Arabia downgraded F-35s to keep Israeli 'military edge' Press TV 20 Nov 2025 -- US officials and defense experts say the F-35 fighter jets which the United States plans to sell to Saudi Arabia will be delivered in a downgraded configuration compared to those in Israel's fleet so as to preserve Tel Aviv's so-called qualitative military edge in the West Asia region.
• 100 new jobs created as drone factory opens in Swindon UK MOD 20 Nov 2025 -- Factory will build next-generation uncrewed systems and loitering munitions.
• Boost for Armed Forces as new laser weapon takes down high-speed drones UK MOD 20 Nov 2025 -- MBDA awarded £316 million contract to deliver new DragonFire systems to the Royal Navy from 2027, after achieving UK first in latest testing by shooting down high-speed drones with new laser system.
• The Ministry of National Defence concludes constructions of EUR 16 million firing range complex at the Rūdninkai Training Area Lithuania MND 20 Nov 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defence is finalizing contractions of four advanced firing ranges at the Rūdninkai Training Area. The new infrastructure will facilitate better training for Lithuania, German and other NATO troops. The MoD has invested EUR 16.3 million in the project.
• Defence against minidrones: armasuisse procures drone defence systems from the Swiss supplier Securiton Federal Council - Swiss Government 20 Nov 2025 -- The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse has decided to issue the award for minidrone defence systems. After a four-week evaluation test (field experiment) for detecting and defending against minidrones to protect military infrastructures at the Meiringen aerodrome, armasuisse awarded the Swiss supplier Securiton the contract to deliver several defence systems. The systems are designed as partially mobile and can thus also be used in subsidiary operations of the Swiss Armed Forces for civil authorities.
• US, PH to integrate 'cutting-edge' cyber defense tech in Balikatan Philippine News Agency 20 Nov 2025 -- The United States and the Philippines are set to incorporate "cutting-edge" technology in combating cyber threats in the 2026 iteration of Exercise Balikatan.
• AFP command chiefs reaffirm commitment to the Constitution Philippine News Agency 20 Nov 2025 -- Commanders of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) seven major Combatant Commands have reaffirmed their commitment to uphold the Constitution amid calls for the military to withdraw its support from the government.
• AFP to remain professional amid calls for revolt - DND chief Philippine News Agency 20 Nov 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday assured the public that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will remain professional amid calls for its withdrawal of support from the government.
• MODIFYING THE SCOPE OF TARIFFS ON THE GOVERNMENT OF BRAZIL The White House 20 Nov 2025

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• 20 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 20 Nov 2025
• Security Council's veto power is 'poster child' of global gridlock, says Baerbock UN News 20 Nov 2025 -- General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock warned on Thursday that repeated deadlock in the Security Council has become the "poster child" for wider global gridlock, undermining trust in multilateral institutions.
• General Assembly Delegates Demand Overhaul of Security Council Veto amid Alarm over Its Use to Enable Impunity, Shield Narrow Interests, Obstruct Cooperation UN Security Council 20 Nov 2025 -- While a recent initiative triggering a General Assembly meeting each time a Security Council veto is cast has yielded more scrutiny and given non-members a stronger voice, fresher and even more radical changes — including reform of the Council itself — are now critical, delegates stressed today, as the 193-member Assembly considered the application of that highly controversial tool.

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• Over 300 Dead in Gaza Since Ceasefire Announced - Hamas Sputnik 20 Nov 2025 -- More than 300 people have died in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli actions since the ceasefire agreement took effect, the Palestinian movement Hamas said.
• Hamas warns of 'dangerous escalation' after Israeli strikes kill 28 Palestinians in Gaza Press TV 20 Nov 2025 -- The Hamas resistance movement warned of a "dangerous escalation" after at least 28 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, further threatening the collapse of a fragile ceasefire.
• Iran condemns deadly Israeli strike on refugee camp in southern Lebanon IRNA 20 Nov 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned an Israeli attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, which killed at least 13 civilians.
• Iran stresses permanent end to Israeli aggression on Gaza IRNA 20 Nov 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat in Geneva has expressed deep concern over humanitarian crisis in Palestine and urged a permane
• Iran condemns Israeli attack on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon; holds US responsible Press TV 20 Nov 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's recent deadly attack on the largest Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, holding the US directly responsible for its silence in the face of the regime's continued aggression and violations of a ceasefire.
• Press remarks by Commissioner Šuica on the Palestine Donor Group European Commission 20 Nov 2025
• Palestine Donor Group: EU leads international efforts for strong and viable Palestinian governance European Commission 20 Nov 2025 -- Today, the European Commission convened the first meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels, co-chaired by Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.
• OIC Welcomes UNGA Resolutions on Palestinians and UNRWA Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 20 Nov 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has commended the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for adopting a comprehensive suite of resolutions that underscore the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people
• UK Statement - ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- UK Statement for the International Labour Organization's programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories. Delivered at the ILO's 355th Governing Body.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Sudan, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti UNOCHA 20 Nov 2025
• FSI's Breakfast Conversations Examines China's Declaration of a "National Nature Reserve" in the West Philippine Sea Philippines DFA 20 Nov 2025 -- The Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies (CIRSS) of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) on 24 October 2025 held its Breakfast Conversations with CIRSS examining the People's Republic of China's unfounded unilateral designation of a "national nature reserve" in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). Bajo de Masinloc forms an integral part of Philippine territory over which the Philippines exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction.
• Exclusive: Manila's 'communication jamming' claim in Ren'ai Jiao supply run 'entirely fabricated,' aimed at escalating tensions: source Global Times 20 Nov 2025 -- According to reports by the Associated Press and other foreign media on Tuesday, two senior Philippine officials claimed that the Philippine forces recently experienced communications interference from Chinese vessels while attempting to resupply the illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao. In response to the claims, a source from the Chinese military told the Global Times on Wednesday that the accusations were entirely fabricated and deliberately sensationalizing the situation, revealing their intent to escalate tensions in the South China Sea.
• On 18-19 November 2025, seven khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 20 Nov 2025
• On 19 November 2025, twenty three khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 20 Nov 2025
• Araghchi: Iran more prepared than ever to deter Israeli aggression Press TV 20 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is now more prepared than ever to deter any Israeli aggression.
• IRGC: Miscalculation of Iran's true power led to enemy's defeat in 12-day war Press TV 20 Nov 2025 -- A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the enemy's fundamental miscalculation of Iran's military and social resilience led to their defeat in the 12-day war, describing the war as a strategic turning point.
• UN voices concern over Netanyahu's tour of southern Syria region Press TV 20 Nov 2025 -- The United Nations has expressed concerns regarding a recent visit by senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to the buffer zone in southern Syria that separates the occupied Golan Heights from the rest of the Arab country.
• Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union EC/CEU 20 Nov 2025 -- The European Union (EU) condemns in the strongest terms the grave and ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, including following the seizure of the city of El Fasher.
• The Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, welcomed on Thursday in Rabat the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Sahara. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Nov 2025

News Reports

• U.S. Citizens and Chinese Nationals Arrested for Exporting Artificial Intelligence Technology to China US Dept. of Justice 20 Nov 2025 -- Two U.S. citizens and two nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC)—all residing in the United States—have been charged with a conspiracy to illegally export cutting-edge NVIDIA Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), which have artificial intelligence (AI) applications, to the PRC, announced Assistant Attorney General John A. Eisenberg for the Justice Department's National Security Division and U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe for the Middle District of Florida.
• 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.
• Interview of Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev with Kommersant, November 19, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Nov 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's greetings to the organisers and participants of the International Conference on Ensuring Food Sovereignty for African Countries Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Nov 2025
• Excerpt from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview for the Nuremberg documentary, Moscow, November 20, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Nov 2025
• Article by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for Laos' media, "Russia and Laos: 65 Years of Time-Tested Friendship", November 20, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Nov 2025
• UK Shows No Desire for Dialog - Russia's MFA Spokeswoman Sputnik 20 Nov 2025 -- Representatives of the UK leadership, including National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, have demonstrated no desire for dialogue with Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
• Human rights violations in Russia: EU sanctions an additional ten individuals EC/CEU 20 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Council imposed restrictive measures on ten individuals responsible for serious violations or abuses of human rights and the repression of civil society and democratic opposition in Russia.
• Meeting with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia President of Russia 20 Nov 2025 -- Vladimir Putin congratulated the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church on his birthday.
• A Tool Of Russian Propaganda? New Russia-Linked TV Station To Be Launched In Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 20 Nov 2025 -- A new independent television station with ties to Russia is set to be launched in Kyrgyzstan, fueling fears the media outlet could become a tool for spreading Moscow's propaganda in Central Asia.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 20, 2025 PRC MofA 20 Nov 2025
• MOFCOM responds to question about China-US consultations, as US official claims rare earths deal will 'hopefully' be done by Thanksgiving Global Times 20 Nov 2025 -- Asked to provide details about relevant consultations and specific reasons hindering progress, as some media reports claimed that China and the US are still negotiating over the key details on rare earths "general licenses," and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that a rare earths deal between China and the US will "hopefully" be done by Thanksgiving, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday that currently, the Chinese side is strictly following the consensus reached during China-US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is steadily implementing the relevant work.
• US Congress report claiming China wages disinformation campaign against French Rafale jets is disinformation itself: FM Global Times 20 Nov 2025 -- In response to a question about a commission created by the US Congress that released a report, which claimed that China led a "disinformation campaign" against the French Rafale jets, involving AI technology. The campaign ran after the India-Pakistan military clash to promote the Chinese J-35s instead, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that this so-called "commission" the reporter mentioned always harbors ideological bias against China and has no credibility to speak of.
• The First China-Kyrgyzstan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue Held Successfully in Bishkek PRC MofA 20 Nov 2025 -- On November 19, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the first strategic dialogue with Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheenbek Kulubaev in Bishkek.
• Chinese, Kyrgyz FMs hold first strategic dialogue Global Times 20 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held their first strategic dialogue here on Wednesday.
• China Looks To Shore Up Influence In Central Asia After US Minerals Diplomacy RFE/RL 20 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Kyrgyzstan as part of a three-country tour of Central Asia to reaffirm Beijing's status as the region's top trading partner following US diplomatic inroads at a high-profile summit in Washington earlier this month.
• Chinese premier arrives in Zambia for official visit People's Daily 20 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Zambia's capital of Lusaka on Wednesday for an official visit to the African country.
• China welcomes Netherlands' suspension of administrative order regarding Nexperia People's Daily 20 Nov 2025 -- China's commerce ministry said Wednesday that the country welcomes the Dutch government's move to suspend its administrative order regarding semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary of Chinese company Wingtech.
• Taiwan plans to allocate NT$3 billion more to its foreign aid agency in 2026 CNA 20 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said Thursday that his ministry is planning to increase funding to its foreign aid agency next year by NT$3 billion (US$95.6 million), as part of the government's ongoing efforts to gradually boost its international development assistance.
• Local governments may face scrutiny over PRC-national ward chiefs CNA 20 Nov 2025 -- The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has referred four local governments and five district and township offices to the Control Yuan for investigation after they failed to dismiss five ward and village chiefs who are said to hold People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality.
• Attempting to exploit Taiwan question will only bring trouble upon Japan itself, says FM on Chinese people believing Japan least qualified to talk about 'Taiwan contingency' Global Times 20 Nov 2025 -- In response to a question that many Chinese people believe that on the Taiwan question, Japan bears historical crimes and is the least qualified party to speak of any "contingency," regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks about the so-called "Taiwan contingency," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told Global Times at Thursday's briefing that historically, Japan forcibly occupied the island of Taiwan and imposed colonial rule for half a century. During the Japanese occupation, the people in Taiwan island suffered immensely with hundreds of thousands of compatriots were killed; the people were deprived of political rights, freedom of belief, and cultural freedom; and mineral resources and essential supplies were plundered indiscriminately, according to Mao.
• Whatever show Lai Ching-te authorities put on, it does not change the fact that Taiwan is China's Taiwan: spokesperson People's Daily 21 Nov 2025 -- Whatever show the Lai Ching-te authorities put on, it does not change the fact that Taiwan is China's Taiwan and it is an inalienable part of China's territory, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
• Top political advisor stresses resolve to oppose external interference on Taiwan question People's Daily 20 Nov 2025 -- Top political advisor Wang Huning reiterated on Thursday the mainland's resolve to resolutely crack down on separatist forces aimed at "Taiwan independence," oppose external interference, and safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
• Mainland warns DPP against sacrificing Taiwan interests for U.S. favor People's Daily 20 Nov 2025 -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday warned Taiwan authorities against currying favor with the United States at the cost of Taiwan people and its own economy, saying that such acts will only end up being exploited as the U.S. always prioritizes "America First."
• Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding"PLA's Joint Combat Readiness Patrol" ROC MND 20 Nov 2025
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 20 Nov 2025
• Speech of Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un at Inauguration Ceremony of Kangdong County Hospital KCNA 20 Nov 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un delivered a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the Kangdong County Hospital.
• Inauguration Ceremony of Kangdong County Hospital Held with Splendor KCNA 20 Nov 2025 -- At a time when essential projects at a trial stage are being successfully completed as part of the meaningful process of more expansive and new qualitative development in achieving the epochal cause of regional change acclaimed by the people and urged by the times, a modern regional hospital was inaugurated to prove the vigorous speed and bright prospect of the development of public health of our own style.
• Adoption of Resolution on Situation of Human Rights in DPRK at 80th Session of UNGA Third Committee ROK MFA 20 Nov 2025
• Iran declares end of Cairo deal after IAEA passes Western resolution Press TV 20 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran now considers the Cairo understanding with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) terminated, following the passage of an anti-Iran resolution at the agency's Board of Governors.
• Araghchi: Cairo MoU is officially considered terminated IRNA 20 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in response to the issuance of an anti-Iran resolution by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), announces that the Cairo memorandum of understanding is officially considered terminated.
• Iran: New IAEA BoG resolution bids to compensate US and E3's defeat in Snapback IRNA 20 Nov 2025 -- The permanent representative and ambassador of Iran to Vienna-based international organizations says the adoption of the political and non-constructive resolution against Iran's peaceful nuclear energy is an attempt by the US and the European troika to compensate for their defeat in the Snapback Mechanism in New York.
• West insists on politicizing Iran's nuclear issue; Anti-Iran resolution adopted at IAEA BoG IRNA 20 Nov 2025 -- A resolution proposed by the European Troika, namely France, Britain, and Germany, with US support, against Iran's peaceful nuclear program was adopted at the meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors.
• Iran condemns IAEA's 'illegal resolution' on nuclear program Press TV 20 Nov 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the anti-Iranian resolution adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling it an "illegal and unjustified" measure.
• IAEA Resolution on Iran to Harm Agency's Cooperation With Tehran - Araghchi Sputnik 20 Nov 2025 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution on Iran will harm the IAEA's cooperation with Tehran and undermine the agency's authority and independence, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.
• NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025 UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- France, Germany and the UK (the E3) delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board on Iran's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement
• Sanctioning Illicit Networks Engaged in Iranian Petroleum Trade US Dept. of State 20 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury are sanctioning shipping networks responsible for funding the Iranian regime's malign activities through illicit oil sales, as well as an airline and its affiliates that arm and supply Iran-backed terrorist groups.
• Sanctioning Illicit Networks Engaged in Iranian Petroleum Trade US Dept. of State 20 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Department of State is designating 17 entities, individuals, and vessels to stem the flow of revenue that the Iranian regime uses to advance its nuclear program, and to enable shipping facilitators in multiple jurisdictions who, through obfuscation and deception, load and transport Iranian oil for sale to buyers.
• Treasury Tightens Sanctions on Iran's Oil Network Supporting its Military US Treasury 20 Nov 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning a network of front companies and shipping facilitators that bankroll the Iranian armed forces by selling crude oil. Following its defeat in the 12-Day War with Israel, Iran's military has increasingly come to rely on the sale of Iranian crude oil to supplement its annual budget and finance the rebuilding of its depleted forces.
• The UK calls on Iran to establish an immediate moratorium on executions: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Andrew Sigley, First Secretary Human Rights at the UN Third Committee meeting on Iran.
• The UK is concerned by the ongoing violence in Myanmar, including escalating human rights violations and increasing reports of sexual and gender-based violence: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Charles Kent, Senior Human Rights Officer at the UN Third Committee meeting on Myanmar.
• Japan should not deliberately create ambiguity, says FM on whether China accepts explanation of Japan not retracting Takaichi's remarks Global Times 20 Nov 2025 -- When asked whether China accepts Japan's explanation as several senior Japanese officials reportedly claimed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan haven't changed Japanese government's existing position and that Tokyo has no intention of retracting them, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said "I don't know what Japan means by the Japanese government's existing position."
• Japanese leader should learn lessons from history: Russian FM spokesperson People's Daily 20 Nov 2025 -- Japan's current leader should learn from history and refrain from dangerous statements regarding Taiwan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said in an interview with Xinhua.
• Doorstop - OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Prime Minister of Australia 20 Nov 2025
• Doorstop - OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa Prime Minister of Australia 20 Nov 2025
• Prime Minister Carney meets with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Prime Minister of Canada 20 Nov 2025
• Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to South Africa (November 20, 2025) India MEA 20 Nov 2025
• Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar with the Foreign Minister of Hungary on the Sidelines of the 4th Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Nov 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the Foreign Minister of Hungary, Peter Szijjarto, on 20 November 2025, on the sidelines of 4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum being held from 20-21 November 2025 in Brussels.
• Two meetings in Brussels: EU and Indo-Pacific Foreign Ministers to discuss security in Europe, Africa and the Indo-Pacific Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 Nov 2025 -- On 20 and 21 November, the EU Foreign Ministers will be coming together for two meetings in Brussels - the Foreign Affairs Council and a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of the Indo-Pacific. Find out more here.
• Foreign Secretary calls for stronger partnerships to boost British border security during trip to Germany UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- UK and Germany re-double efforts to tackle illegal migration and crack down on people smuggling gangs in Europe
• Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Leaders' meeting with President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg EC/CEU 20 Nov 2025
• China's permanent representative to UN urges Syrian transitional government to address counterterrorism challenges Global Times 20 Nov 2025 -- A Chinese envoy urged the Syrian transitional government to focus on tackling counterterrorism challenges at an open meeting of the UN Security Council on Syria on Wednesday.
• Foreign Affairs Council: Press conference by High Representative Kaja Kallas European External Action Service (EEAS) 20 Nov 2025
• Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 20 Nov 2025
• Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania: UK statement, November 2025 UK FCDO 20 Nov 2025 -- Ambassador Holland reaffirms the UK's support for Albania's Euro-Atlantic path and welcomes the OSCE Presence's support to Albania's parliament, law enforcement and elections.
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