21 November 2025 Military News |
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- Hegseth Says Designating Venezuelan Cartel as Terrorist Org Will Bring 'New Options' to Administration DoD News 21 Nov 2025 -- During a media interview at the Pentagon that spanned a handful of topics yesterday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said plans to declare Venezuela's state-embedded criminal network Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization will bring "a whole bunch of new options" to how the U.S. deals with narco-terrorists in that region.
- Coast Guard Cutter Tampa returns home after 67-day counterdrug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean US Coast Guard 21 Nov 2025 -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) returned to their homeport in Portsmouth, Friday, following a 67-day deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the counterdrug mission "Operation Pacific Viper."
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- Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Meeting With U.S. Space Command Commander General Stephen Whiting DoD 21 Nov 2025
- Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Federal Republic of Nigeria National Security Advisor Mr. Mallam Nuhu Ribadu DoD 21 Nov 2025
- The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force Hosts Engagement With Industry DoD 21 Nov 2025 -- The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force hosted an industry engagement with the household good moving industry involved with the transport, delivery, and provision of household goods in direct support of our warfighters on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.
- Office of Strategic Capital Agrees to Joint $700M Conditional Loan Commitment with Vulcan Elements and ReElement Technologies DoD 21 Nov 2025 -- The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) announces a joint $700 million conditional loan commitment with Vulcan Elements ("Vulcan") and ReElement Technologies ("ReElement") to increase domestic Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) magnet production and significantly bolster U.S. critical minerals supply chains.
- Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training AFRICOM 21 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. European and U.S. Strategic Commands, conducted a partner training event with the Mauritanian Air Force in Atar, Mauritania on Wednesday. U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) traveled from Vicenza, IT to Atar, Mauritania and conducted ground to air training with Mauritanian Air Force personnel.
- Senior Pentagon official visits APS-2 Powidz, underscoring its critical role supporting NATO Army News 21 Nov 2025 -- Another senior Pentagon official visited the Powidz Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite recently, underscoring its critical role in strengthening NATO readiness along the alliance's eastern flank.
- U.S., Republic of Korea Conduct Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise U.S. 7th Fleet 21 Nov 2025 -- The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy conducted a Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise (MCSOFEX) in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, and its surrounding waters and airspace, Nov. 17-20.
- U.S. - Italian Partnership Supports USAF's Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training Program US Air Force 21 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Air Force student pilots conduct T-346A Master Jet Trainer simulation training during the undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School, Decimomannu Air Base, Italy.
- Astute financial management leads to $82.9 billion Fiscal Year 2025 execution US Air Force 21 Nov 2025 -- The Air Force Materiel Command closed out fiscal year 2025 executing $82.9 billion across its entire portfolio, demonstrating sound resource planning and astute financial management in support of Department of the Air Force and warfighter needs.
- USS Asheville Returns Home to Naval Base Guam US Navy 21 Nov 2025 -- Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) returned to Naval Base Guam, reaffirming the submarine force's forward presence and readiness across the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 18, 2025.
- NATO expands its engagement on critical undersea infrastructure in the Mediterranean NATO 21 Nov 2025 -- NATO's Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI)-Network met on 20-21 November 2025 in Rome, Italy, to further integrate perspectives across civilian and military actors for enhancing the security of critical undersea infrastructure. Experts from NATO HQ and Allied countries were joined by industry stakeholders, European Union representatives and, for the first time, NATO partner nations.
- Northern Strike 25-2: Joint Artillery Exercise in Northern Finland NATO JFC Brunssum 21 Nov 2025 -- On 17 November 2025, Finland launched the Northern Strike 25-2 artillery exercise at the Rovajärvi training area in Lapland.
- Famed Russian Film Studio Buying Drones, Military Equipment For Ukraine War, Documents Show RFE/RL 21 Nov 2025 -- Russia's leading film studio and several regional historical museums are buying drones and military-capable electronic equipment for use in Ukraine in what appears to be an unusual example of cultural institutions being forced to spend budget funds on the war effort.
- Meeting with permanent members of the Security Council President of Russia 21 Nov 2025 -- The President held, via videoconference, a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council in the Kremlin.
- Naval Exercises Involving Russia, South Africa, China Expected in January 2026 Sputnik 21 Nov 2025 -- The Mosi III naval exercises involving Russia, South Africa, and China are expected in January 2026, Russian Ambassador to South Africa Roman Ambarov told Sputnik.
- On the Russian-Chinese consultations on the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the military domain Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025
- Maritime drones, radars and anti-personnel mines: Denys Shmyhal and Minister of National Defence of Lithuania discuss ways to enhance defence-industry cooperation Ukraine MOD 21 Nov 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held a Meeting with the Minister of National Defense of Lithuania President of Ukraine 21 Nov 2025
- Oleksandr Kozenko discusses defense cooperation with the Commander of the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence Ukraine MOD 21 Nov 2025
- Ukraine's defense needs and MoD reforms: Denys Shmyhal meets with the ambassadors of G7 countries Ukraine MOD 21 Nov 2025
- FM reiterates China never provides lethal weapons to conflict party in response to claim of China-produced rocket system on Ukraine battlefield Global Times 21 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comment on claims that China-produced weapons appeared in Russian hands as Ukraine defense force earlier claimed that a set of China-produced Type-63 multiple-launch rocket system used by Russian military was destroyed in Ukraine and whether China will investigate how these weapons appeared on Ukrainian battlefield as known by all that China does not provide military support to Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a press conference on Friday that "I am not aware of the situation you mentioned," Beijing Daily reported.
- Chinese PLA Navy task group arrives in Vietnam for friendly visit Global Times 21 Nov 2025 -- Escorted by a Vietnamese naval vessel, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Task Group 989, which is conducting a far-sea comprehensive training mission, arrived at Cam Ranh Port in Vietnam on Friday for a four-day friendly visit, according to the PLA Navy.
- 39th China-Vietnam Joint Patrol in Beibu Gulf Concludes PRC MND 21 Nov 2025 -- The 39th joint patrol conducted by the Chinese and Vietnamese navies in the waters of the Beibu Gulf concluded on November 20, 2025. The joint patrol lasted for two days, covering a total distance of over 330 nautical miles. Both the Chinese and Vietnamese navies dispatched two light frigates to participate. The Chinese naval fleet consisted of the guided-missile frigate Guangyuan (Hull 649) and the Type 056A corvette Aba (Hull 630).
- Squadron sees without being seen Australia DOD 21 Nov 2025 -- 9 Squadron has seen significant changes since its formation in 1939, and now operates the Air Force's newest remotely piloted aircraft system - the MQ-4C Triton.
- $180m deal keeps Defence connected Australia DOD 21 Nov 2025 -- Defence has signed a $180 million contract to continue provision of secure ultra-high frequency (UHF) satellite communications for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and coalition partners for at least eight years.
- UK Right of Reply on behalf of AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025 UK FCDO 21 Nov 2025 -- Agenda Item 7: Transfer of the nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS and its safeguards in all aspects of the NPT
- Defence Minister McGuinty announces the first project under BOREALIS Canada 21 Nov 2025 -- Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, alongside the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced the establishment of Canada's first Maritime Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) at COVE in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
- Back-to-back staff talks reinforce strength of traditional partnerships New Zealand Defence Force 21 Nov 2025 -- Ngāti Tūmatauenga, the New Zealand Army recently hosted representatives from two key Five Power Defence Agreement partners - Singapore and the United Kingdom - in a series of high-level staff talks.
- Lease and livery developments for RNZAF Boeing 757 replacements New Zealand Defence Force 21 Nov 2025 -- A six-year lease-to-buy deal to acquire replacement strategic transport aircraft for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has been signed, and the livery for the new aircraft has been unveiled.
- ICG conducts two-day coastal security exercise Sagar Kavach along Maharashtra & Goa coastline India PIB 21 Nov 2025 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 along the Maharashtra & Goa coastline from November 19-20, 2025, demonstrating high inter-agency coordination, strong operational readiness and robust capabilities to counter maritime security contingencies, including threats posed by Anti-National Elements (ANEs) targeting critical coastal assets
- Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff conducts Joint Electromagnetic Board Meeting 2025 India PIB 21 Nov 2025 -- The Annual Meeting of Joint Electro Magnetic Board (JEMB), a Sub Committee of Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations) Air Marshal Rakesh Sinha on November 20, 2025 in New Delhi
- The Chief of Defence Staff participated in the European Union Military Committee Meeting Romania - Ministry of National Defence 21 Nov 2025 -- On Thursday, November 20th, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Vlad Gheorghiță, participated in the European Union Military Committee Meeting, held in Brussels, in the chiefs of defence format.
- Swiss Armed Forces continue to develop their skills in the area of drones Federal Council - Swiss Government 21 Nov 2025 -- Fifteen recruits completed training as First-Person View drone pilots, in order to be subsequently deployed with the troops in a field experiment. In this context, they used their skills to support the development of operational procedures for attack drones. The training in Thun and the following field experiment in Bure further developed the skills of the Swiss Armed Forces in the area of drones und took place within the context of the Taskforce Drones with the participation of the Swiss Armed Forces, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse as well as with external partners.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan US Dept. of State 21 Nov 2025
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- 21 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 21 Nov 2025
- UN presents UN80 Initiative Action Plan, setting coordinated path for system-wide reforms UN News 21 Nov 2025 -- The United Nations outlined how it intends to advance one of its most comprehensive system-wide reform efforts in decades, as Under-Secretary-General for Policy Guy Ryder presented the UN80 Initiative Action Plan. The plan brings the Secretary-General's major UN80 reform proposals into a single, coherent structure to streamline efforts that will make the UN system deliver better.
- Israel shifts frontline deeper into Gaza, strikes hit families trapped inside Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- Local authorities say the Israeli military has expanded the so-called "yellow line" truce demarcation in Gaza City and repositioned its forces deeper into the territory in violation of a ceasefire agreement that came into force on October 10, besieging dozens of Palestinian families.
- West Bank on verge of 3rd intifada amid rising Israeli violence: PFLP Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine has warned that the occupied West Bank is on the verge of a third intifada (uprising), as rising Israeli violence has fueled Palestinians' anger.
- Lebanon at 'critical phase' as PM says Israel blocking withdrawal talks Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says Israel is refusing to enter talks to end its occupation of Lebanese territory, despite last November's ceasefire agreement and the regime's public rhetoric.
- Gaza: Two children killed every day during fragile ceasefire, says UNICEF UN News 21 Nov 2025 -- Ongoing attacks and airstrikes attributed to Israeli forces in Gaza continue to kill and maim people of all ages in the shattered enclave despite an agreed ceasefire, UN agencies said on Friday.
- Lebanon: Israel systematic attacks and killings threaten peace efforts, UN expert warns OHCHR 21 Nov 2025 -- The UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Morris Tidball-Binz, today condemned Israel's renewed strikes in Lebanon, including the deadly attack on Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp and repeated attacks on civilians and UN peacekeepers.
- The Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador in charge of Gaza Rebuilding Assistance Mr. OKUBO's Attendance at Senior Officials' Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 21 Nov 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI's attendance at the First Ministerial Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 21 Nov 2025
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine, Jamaica UNOCHA 21 Nov 2025
- On 20-21 November 2025, thirteen khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 21 Nov 2025
- Kurdish forces say HTS enabling Daesh drone strikes in northern Syria Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- The so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) say factions aligned with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration are helping Daesh terrorists carry out drone attacks against SDF positions in northern Syria.
- Statement by the Spokesperson Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025 -- On media queries regarding recent wave of arbitrary arrests and detention of Kashmiri people from IIOJ&K after bomb blast incident in New Delhi and on human rights situation in IIOJ&K, the Spokesperson made the following statement:
- Statement by the Spokesperson Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025 -- On several media queries soliciting Pakistan's comment on the sentence awarded in the trial of the Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the Spokesperson stated the following:
- UN decries 'truly horrific' massacres in DR Congo UN News 21 Nov 2025 -- Seventeen civilians, including women in labour and patients receiving care, were slaughtered inside a Catholic Church-run health centre in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) last week.
- Marking the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement Republic of Slovenia 21 Nov 2025 -- On the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, we remember one of the most important milestones in modern European history.
- QA-20, 21 November 2025, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Greek Maritime Spatial Planning Map on the European Maritime Spatial Planning Platform Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025
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- US envoy's meeting with notorious Israeli spy sparks furor Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- US Ambassador to the Israeli-occupied territories Mike Huckabee secretly met with Jonathan Pollard, the former US Navy intelligence officer convicted of spying for Israel, at the American embassy in al-Quds, a move that has angered prominent Trump supporters and others.
- Israel indicts another soldier for sharing sensitive data with 'Iranian handler': Report Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- The Israeli regime has reportedly indicted in less than a week another one of its soldiers on charges of perpetrating spying activities for Iran, including transferring sensitive information on a military site to an "Iranian handler."
- Meeting with Head of the Federal Taxation Service Daniil Yegorov President of Russia 21 Nov 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Federal Taxation Service Daniil Yegorov. The discussion focused, in particular, on measures for creating a more comfortable business environment.
- Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin's meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Moscow, Rahman Sahib oglu Mustafayev Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025
- Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister, Russia's Sherpa in BRICS Sergey Ryabkov's participation in the strategic session of the BRICS Civil Council Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 21, 2025 PRC MofA 21 Nov 2025
- Chinese FM responds to claims of resurgence of 'wolf warrior diplomacy,' calls for more attention to Japan's true intentions Global Times 21 Nov 2025 -- Asked to comment on claims of Chinese diplomats posting on social media regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on China's Taiwan, including one sharing a series of cartoons, which some analysts claimed to be a resurgence of "wolf warrior diplomacy" and expressed concerns, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that Takaichi's blatantly erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan, which hinted at the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Straits, undermine the political foundation of China-Japan relations and have aroused strong indignation and condemnation among the Chinese people. China firmly opposes this, said the spokesperson.
- UK urged to stop slandering China with 'espionage threat' claim Global Times 21 Nov 2025 -- The Chinese Embassy in the UK and Northern Ireland has issued two statements over the past few days, refuting the so-called "Chinese espionage threat" hyped by certain UK politicians and media outlets, condemning what it described as "malicious slander" and urging relevant UK parties to stop manipulating and misleading the public.
- 'Pure fabrication': Chinese Embassy spokesperson slams UK hype about so-called 'Chinese espionage threat' Global Times 21 Nov 2025
- Chinese Commerce Minister meets US envoy to China, expresses concerns over US unilateral tariffs, expounds on China's stance on Nexperia issue Global Times 21 Nov 2025 -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday met with US Ambassador to China David Perdue and the two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on China-US economic and trade relations, according to a release published on the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) website.
- Taiwan expresses regret after CPTPP does not address its accession CNA 21 Nov 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Friday voiced dissatisfaction with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), whose latest meeting, concluded earlier the same day, appeared not to address the country's application.
- Taiwanese lawmakers meet with Paraguayan counterparts in Asunción CNA 21 Nov 2025 -- A 14-member cross-party legislative delegation led by Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) has met with members of Paraguay's congress in Asunción.
- U.S. senators introduce bill to prevent changes to 'Six Assurances' CNA 21 Nov 2025 -- Two U.S. senators on Thursday introduced a bipartisan bill to codify the "Six Assurances" as a cornerstone of U.S. policy toward Taiwan and prevent any unilateral changes to America's longstanding position without congressional review.
- U.S. State Department reaffirms Japan alliance, Taiwan Strait stability CNA 21 Nov 2025 -- The United States Department of State has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance and to maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait following several economic reprisals by Beijing against Tokyo for its support of Taiwan.
- 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 in Taiwan question People's Daily 21 Nov 2025 -- China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Thursday reiterated 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.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Nov 2025
- Proud Labour Gifts of Creators of Spirit of Kangwon Province to Glorious Party Congress Inauguration Ceremony of Hoeyang Army-People Power Station Held with Splendour KCNA 21 Nov 2025 -- Kangwon Province greeted the significant and auspicious event of inauguration which signals the completion of the hydropower stations it pledged before the Party when the whole country is full of the spirit of the vigorous advance of all the people to celebrate the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea as the one of great victory and glory.
- Speech of Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un at Inauguration Ceremony of Hoeyang Army-People Power Station KCNA 21 Nov 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the Hoeyang Army-People Power Station.
- Saudi Crown Prince's US Trip Fuels Iran Mediation Speculation RFE/RL 21 Nov 2025
- IAEA chief: Tehran is not seeking to build a nuclear weapon IRNA 21 Nov 2025 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has once again stressed the fact that Iran is not after building a nuclear weapon.
- Iran seeks a fair, balanced deal: Araghchi IRNA 21 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the Islamic Republic is in favor of a fair and balanced deal.
- Tehran will react to anti-Iran resolution of IAEA BoG: Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA 21 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has announced that Iran will take responsive measures to a recent anti-Iran resolution passed at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors (BoG).
- Foreign Ministry: IAEA BoG resolution on Iran's peaceful nuclear program is Illegal IRNA 21 Nov 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors (BoG) regarding Iran's peaceful nuclear program as illegal and unjustifiable, noting that it was adopted after the US, Germany, France, and Britain pressured member states of the agency.
- Araghchi: US, Israeli kill Cairo Agreement IRNA 21 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the destructive measures taken by the US and the Israeli regime to strike diplomacy and said the two regimes have also killed the Cairo Agreement .
- Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova on the IAEA Board's vote on the NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran draft resolution Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025
- Russia: Diplomacy has already 'kicked the bucket' thanks to West's anti-Iranian measures Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- Russia has sharply condemned the latest anti-Iran resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors, saying Western countries have deliberately "killed diplomacy" with the Islamic Republic by pushing the resolution through.
- Russia, China upbraid anti-Iran IAEA resolution, urge West to drop threats Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- Russia and China have, in the strongest terms, rebuked a recent anti-Iran resolution passed by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling for the settlement of the Islamic Republic's nuclear issue through dialogue and cooperation.
- Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation With Iran Should Be Carried Out on Equal Terms - Russia Sputnik 21 Nov 2025 -- Moscow believes that cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy with Iran should be carried out on equal terms with other non-nuclear countries, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.
- Iran warns of further countermeasures against illegal IAEA resolution Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- The Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran is considering more countermeasures against an illegal resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding the country's peaceful nuclear program.
- Cairo Agreement termination direct outcome of E3-US provocations: Iran FM Press TV 21 Nov 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the United States and European troika — Britain, France and Germany — have "killed" the Cairo agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through their provocative acts.
- Prime Minister meets Prime Minister of Australia on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit (November 21, 2025) India MEA 21 Nov 2025 -- Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Mr. Anthony Albanese met today on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 21 November 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025
- Press conference - Johannesburg, South Africa Prime Minister of Australia 21 Nov 2025
- Tsahkna to Tsikhanouskaya: Foreign Ministry will continue to support the democratic forces of Belarus Estonia MFA 21 Nov 2025 -- On 21 November, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, who is visiting Estonia.
- Enforcement and recent strengthening of U.S. sanctions deepen hardships for Cuban population: Special Rapporteur OHCHR 21 Nov 2025 -- The United States must lift the unilateral sanctions imposed on Cuba that are causing significant effects across all aspects of life on the island, the Special Rapporteur on negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on human rights Alena Douhan said today.
- Chinese FM slams Japan's reported first export of lethal weapons, attempt to change three non-nuclear principles Global Times 21 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comment on reports that the Japanese government had recently completed the re-export of Patriot missiles to the US — the first export of lethal weapons since Japan relaxed its arms-export restrictions — and that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party was discussing revisions to three security policy documents, including changes to the three non-nuclear principles and increased defense spending, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that after the victory of World War II, international legal documents such as the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the Instrument of Surrender clearly defined Japan's obligations as a defeated nation, including complete disarmament and a prohibition on maintaining industries that could enable rearmament, according to thepaper.cn.
- Chinese FM responds to Takaichi's latest claim of no change to developing strategic, mutually beneficial relationship with China Global Times 21 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comment on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Friday remarks that there has been no change in Japan's stance to develop strategic, mutually beneficial relationship with China, Chinese FM spokesperson said that Takaichi has publicly made erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan, hinting at the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Straits. These remarks have aroused strong indignation and condemnation among the Chinese people, and China firmly opposes them, CCTV News reported.
- PM meeting with President Ramaphosa of South Africa: 21 November 2025 Gov.UK 21 Nov 2025
- Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg EC/CEU 21 Nov 2025
- 'Building together a resilient, prosperous and secure future' - Chair's statement, EU—Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, Brussels, 20-21 November 2025 EC/CEU 21 Nov 2025
- Closing remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas at the 4th Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum European External Action Service (EEAS) 21 Nov 2025
- EU-Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum: press remarks by High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas European External Action Service (EEAS) 21 Nov 2025
- EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, Brussels, 20-21 November 2025 "Building together a resilient, prosperous and secure future" Chair's Statement European External Action Service (EEAS) 21 Nov 2025 -- Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, chaired the fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels, on 20-21 November 2025. The Forum brought together around 70 delegations from the EU institutions and EU Member States, as well as from countries and regional organisations from the Indo-Pacific region, spanning from the East coast of Africa to the Pacific Islands countries.
- Opening remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas at the 4th Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum European External Action Service (EEAS) 21 Nov 2025
- The President participated in conference call with NB8 leaders President of the Republic of Lithuania 21 Nov 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda on Friday took part in a conference call with the leaders of the Nordic and Baltic (NB8) countries, during which the reported U.S.-Russia "peace agreement" concerning the war in Ukraine was discussed.
- The President met with the Vice-President of the European Commission President of the Republic of Lithuania 21 Nov 2025 -- On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for tech sovereignty, security, and democracy, as well as forstrengthening external borders.
- The Lithuanian President opened foreign policy security conference President of the Republic of Lithuania 21 Nov 2025 -- On Friday, President Gitanas Nausėda opened the eleventh annual Stasys Lozoraitis Vilnius Forum, dedicated to reviewing major foreign and security policy developments and organized by the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center (GSSC).
- Keynote address by Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, at the 11th International Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference President of the Republic of Lithuania 21 Nov 2025
- Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski attends Foreign Affairs Council Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Nov 2025 -- The chief of Polish diplomacy took part in a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels.
- It's time for leadership and vision, Guterres tells G20 in South Africa UN News 21 Nov 2025 -- A South African flag-coloured King Protea flower - symbolising hope and regeneration - is the chosen logo for this year's G20 Leaders' Summit, taking place on African soil for the first time.
- Secretary-General's Press Conference at the G20 Summit UN Secretary-General 21 Nov 2025
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