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• US Senators Demand Release of Document Justifying Strikes on Ships in Caribbean Sea Sputnik 25 Nov 2025 -- Thirteen US Senators have asked US Attorney General Pam Bondi and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to declassify the legal justification for recent military operations undertaken by the Trump administration in the Caribbean Sea.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Ranking Member Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to 2025 Halifax International Security Forum US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 25 Nov 2025 -- This weekend, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a bipartisan congressional delegation including Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Chris Coons (D-DE), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Angus King (I-ME), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Peter Welch (D-VT) and John Hoeven (R-ND) to Halifax, Canada to attend the 2025 Halifax International Security Forum.
• MAKO Sentry 2026: Generating warfighting-ready Sailors, capabilities in the Pacific US Navy 25 Nov 2025 -- Over 140 Navy Reserve Sailors on staff at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), U.S. 7th Fleet, and U.S. 3rd Fleet participated in MAKO Sentry 2026 in Coronado and Norfolk, Va., Nov. 6-9.
• Wider Europe Briefing: Rutte On Peace Plans, Putin, And NATO's Future RFE/RL 25 Nov 2025
• Oreshnik missles, Poseidon drones guarantee Russia's long-term security: Senate speaker Press TV 25 Nov 2025 -- Russia's new advanced weapons systems, including Oreshnik and Poseidon, will safeguard the country for many years, the chairwoman of Russia's Federation Council says.
• For the first time, Ukraine hosted a meeting of the Demining Capability Coalition. The event brought together 43 delegates representing 14 countries and 4 international organizations Ukraine MOD 25 Nov 2025
• Denys Shmyhal and NATO Deputy Secretary General discuss ways to support Ukraine's Defence Forces Ukraine MOD 25 Nov 2025
• Much Depends on the United States Because It's America's Strength That Russia Takes Most Seriously - Address by the President President of Ukraine 25 Nov 2025
• Trump Sending Envoy Witkoff To Meet Putin As Peace Talks Appear To Gain Momentum RFE/RL 25 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said he is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin over a peace deal with Ukraine that Kyiv says is ready "to move forward" on as some final "sensitive" points are ironed out.
• Leading Democrats on National Security and Ukraine Urge Trump Administration to Correct Course on Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 25 Nov 2025 -- U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; and Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence were joined by Members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), former Majority Leader; Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus; and Bill Keating (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee in issuing the following joint response to the Trump Administration's initial 28-point proposal for ending Russia's war on Ukraine
• Trump Says He Believes Ukraine Peace Deal 'Very Close' Sputnik 25 Nov 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he believes a Ukrainian peace deal is close to being agreed.
• White House Says a Few 'Delicate' Details Await Further US-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Sputnik 25 Nov 2025 -- The United States has significantly advanced a peace deal on Ukraine over the past week with only a few "delicate" details remaining, which require further talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday.
• US NATO Envoy Says Peace in Ukraine Has Never Been Closer Than Now Sputnik 25 Nov 2025 -- US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker asserted on Tuesday that peace in Ukraine has never been closer amid the ongoing talks on the US-proposed plan to resolve the conflict.
• US Envoy to NATO Admits Russia Has Upper Hand on Ukraine Battlefield Sputnik 25 Nov 2025 -- US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker admitted on Tuesday that Russia has a stronger position on the battlefield in Ukraine and makes tactical gains every week.
• U.S., Ukraine reportedly narrow 28-point peace plan to 19 points People's Daily 25 Nov 2025 -- The U.S.-proposed 28-point peace plan aiming to end the Ukraine crisis has been trimmed to a 19-point framework drafted by the United States and Ukraine over the weekend in Geneva, multiple media outlets reported Monday.
• Chinese private aerospace company unveils YKJ-1000 hypersonic missile Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- A Chinese private aerospace company on Tuesday unveiled the YKJ-1000 hypersonic missile capable of automatic target identification and evasive maneuvers.
• India is entering a golden era of defence innovation; Our young entrepreneurs are helping the nation become a builder, creator & leader: Raksha Mantri at Swavlamban 2025 India PIB 25 Nov 2025 -- "India is entering a golden era of defence innovation, and its foundation is being laid by our innovators & young entrepreneurs who are integrating economic strength, strategic thinking and technological advancements," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing start-ups, MSMEs, academia, industry partners & venture capitalists during the fourth edition of the Indian Navy's Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi on November 25, 2025
• INDIA - NEPAL JOINT EXERCISE SURYAKIRAN XIX - 2025 COMMENCES TODAY India PIB 25 Nov 2025 -- The 19th edition of Joint Military exercise "Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX - 2025" commenced today at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
• Global players must tap the potential of India's vibrant shipbuilding industry to co-develop next-gen maritime capabilities & create a secure future: Raksha Mantri at Samudra Utkarsh India PIB 25 Nov 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has urged international partners to tap the potential of India's vibrant shipbuilding industry and co-develop next-generation maritime capabilities, thereby creating sustainable technologies and resilient supply chains while shaping an innovative, inclusive & secure future for the world
• Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously developed ship launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile. ISPR Pakistan 25 Nov 2025 -- Pakistan Navy conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously developed ship launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile.
• General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, visited Air Headquarters, Islamabad. ISPR Pakistan 25 Nov 2025
• General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), paid a farewell visit to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ) today. ISPR Pakistan 25 Nov 2025
• Army's Naval Force to receive new vessels in coming days: Commander IRNA 25 Nov 2025 -- Commander of the Iranian Army's Naval Force, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, has announced that the force will receive new vessels in the coming days as part of efforts to strengthen economic security and protect shipping routes in oceanic waters.
• Israel MOD Outlines Strategic Defense Export Priorities at DECA Annual Conference Israel MOD 25 Nov 2025 -- Today (Tuesday), the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Defense Export Controls Agency (DECA) published its operational scope at its 16th annual conference, attended by hundreds of leading Israeli defense exporters.
• Rt Hon Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Speech for Long War Conference UK MOD 25 Nov 2025 -- Defence Minister, Luke Pollard MP delivers a speech at RUSI on long warfighting readiness.
• National Armaments Director holds bilateral talks with Finnish counterparts in Helsinki Federal Council - Swiss Government 25 Nov 2025 -- The National Armaments Director, Urs Loher, will meet with the Finnish Armaments Director, Olli Ruutu, for bilateral talks in Helsinki, Finland on 25 November 2025. The exchange will focus on current security and arms policy topics as well as possible cooperations in the armaments area.
• Europe's largest unmanned ground systems development programme was launched in Brussels under Estonia's leadership Estonia ECDI 25 Nov 2025 -- The major European Defence Fund (EDF - European Defence Fund) project iMUGS2, an integrated unmanned ground systems programme, was officially launched in Brussels.
• Foreign Minister Valtonen outlines Finland's Arctic foreign and security policy: Finland is a trusted partner in Arctic security and expertise Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 25 Nov 2025 -- On 25 November, Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen presented a policy document outlining Finland's Arctic foreign and security policy. The Foreign Minister's policy document complements Finland's Strategy for Arctic Policy (2021) and the Government report on Finnish Foreign and Security Policy (2024).
• Swedish Armed Forces to invest in more air defence capability Government Offices of Sweden 25 Nov 2025 -- Together with representatives of the Swedish Armed Forces and the Defence Materiel Administration, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson has presented investments of SEK 3.5 billion in the area of air defence.
• Renewed violations of Lithuanian airspace from Belarus: Protest note delivered to Embassy representative, reminder of unresolved issue regarding detained carriers' property and denial of entry into Lithuania Lithuania MFA 25 Nov 2025 -- On November 24, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania summoned a representative of the Embassy of Belarus and issued a strong protest against over renewed Belarusian hybrid attacks.
• Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on November 17-23, 2025 Lithuania MND 25 Nov 2025 -- On November 17-23 NATO Air Policing fighter aircraft were scrambled in response to violations of international flight regulations three times.
• Drone incursions into the national airspace detected by the Romanian Air Force Romania - Ministry of National Defence 25 Nov 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defence radars detected a target heading towards the national airspace on the morning of November 25th, near Tulcea County. At 06:28, two German Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft scrambled from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base to monitor the situation.
• PH Fleet units hone combat skills in 'Pagbubuklod' drills Philippine News Agency 25 Nov 2025 -- The Philippine Fleet (PF) concluded on Monday its annual unilateral exercise set to hone the combat skills of its air and naval units.

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Ukraine Conflict News
• 25 November 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 25 Nov 2025

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

• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 25 Nov 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 25 Nov 2025
• Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire deal may collapse due to Israeli violations IRNA 25 Nov 2025 -- Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem says Israel continues to violate the ceasefire agreement that came into force in Gaza early last month, warning that the deal may collapse if the violations persist.
• Secretary-General's remarks to the Special Meeting Commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 25 Nov 2025
• Increasing Israeli attacks killing civilians in Lebanon OHCHR 25 Nov 2025 -- and deadliest -- attacks, at least 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed and at least six civilians injured last week in an Israeli strike on the Ein El-Hilweh camp for Palestinian refugees, near Sidon. All the fatalities we have documented as a result of this strike were civilians, raising serious concerns that the Israeli military's attack may have violated international humanitarian law principles on the conduct of hostilities.
• Gaza facing worst economic collapse ever recorded, UN trade agency warns UN News 25 Nov 2025 -- The Occupied Palestinian Territory is now in its deepest economic crisis ever recorded, with Gaza suffering an "unprecedented and catastrophic" collapse, according to a new report from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) presented in Geneva on Tuesday.
• Gaza women are 'last line of protection' for their families amid attacks, hunger and harsh winter UN News 25 Nov 2025 -- Women in Gaza are ensuring their families' survival "with nothing but courage and exhausted hands" while violence continues and essentials remain in short supply, the UN's gender equality agency warned on Tuesday.
• On International Day of Solidarity, UN urges greater support and aid for Palestinians UN News 25 Nov 2025 -- For over two years, tens of thousands of people have been killed in Gaza. The enclave faces its most severe economic collapse in history, and even amid a fragile ceasefire, children continue to die.
• Israeli aggression has pushed Palestinian economy into record collapse: UN Press TV 25 Nov 2025 -- A United Nations report says the economy of the West Bank is facing its most severe collapse to date, which it blamed on the ongoing restrictions on movement and trade imposed by Israel in the occupied territory and its genocidal war on Gaza.
• Velayati condemns Israeli regime's deadly attack on Beirut IRNA 25 Nov 2025 -- Ali Akbar Velayati, Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening, has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's repeated aggression against civilians in Beirut's southern suburbs, warning that international silence amounts to complicity.
• Israeli forces Demolish Palestinian Properties and Settlers Burn What Remains----- Israel Commits 3 Massacres in Gaza in 7 Days, and the Death Toll Reaches 88 Martyrs in a Week Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 25 Nov 2025 -- Israeli occupation forces killed 88 Palestinians and wounded 231 in the Gaza Strip between November 18 and 24, 2025
• Spanish Government condemns latest bombings against Beirut and other areas of Lebanon Spain MFA 25 Nov 2025 -- The Spanish Government condemns the Israeli army's bombings against Beirut and other areas of the country, as well as the repeated attacks against UNIFIL positions, the latest of which threatened the physical integrity of the Spanish contingent, a series of actions that represent a serious escalation.
• Chinese envoy to UN calls on all parties, Israel in particular, to fully honor ceasefire agreement Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- China's Permanent Representative to the UN Fu Cong called on all parties, especially Israel, to fully comply with the requirements of the ceasefire agreement and work toward a truly comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, during the public meeting at the UN Security Council on Israel-Palestine issue on Monday local time.

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Ukraine UNOCHA 25 Nov 2025
• Kimberley Process: Statement by the EU spokesperson on the 2025 Plenary European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Nov 2025 -- The EU has been at the forefront of the Kimberley Process since its launch in 2003. The Kimberley Process is a unique tripartite initiative including governments, industry and civil society, aiming to eradicate trade of conflict diamonds at global level.
• 30 Chinese ships spotted in 4 WPS features Philippine News Agency 25 Nov 2025 -- A total of 30 Chinese military and coast guard ships were monitored off four Philippine-held features in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday.
• Kabul claims Pakistani airstrike kills 10 people in eastern Afghanistan Press TV 25 Nov 2025 -- At least 10 people, including children and a woman, were killed in eastern Afghanistan in an alleged airstrike by Pakistani forces, according to the Taliban-led administration in Kabul.
• Taliban Blames Pakistan For Air Strikes Killing 10, Including 9 Children RFE/RL 25 Nov 2025 -- The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has vowed a "necessary response" after air strikes it alleged were carried out by Pakistan killed at least 10 people - nine of whom were children - just inside the country's eastern border region.
• On 24 November 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Bannu District, on reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. ISPR Pakistan 25 Nov 2025
• IRGC seizes large cache of explosives, weapons at northwestern border IRNA 25 Nov 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has seized a large cache of explosives and military equipment belonging to anti-Iran militant groups near the country's northwestern border.
• IRGC seizes large cache of explosives in NW Iran 'meant for sabotage acts' Press TV 25 Nov 2025 -- Security forces in West Azerbaijan Province have intercepted and seized a major shipment of explosives and weapons belonging to counter‑revolution groups.
• IRGC arrests terrorist team in southeastern Iran IRNA 25 Nov 2025 -- The Public Relations Office of the Quds Ground Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the arrest of a terrorist team along with the seizure of two suicide vests in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
• Larijani pushes 'strategic' relations, economic expansion with Pakistan Press TV 25 Nov 2025 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani has called for "strategic" relations with Islamabad in talks with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
• Adopting resolution 2804 (2025), Security Council Renews Permission to Inspect Vessels Off Libya UN Security Council 25 Nov 2025 -- The Security Council today decided to again extend its authorizations concerning the arms embargo on Libya for a further six months.
• Arrest of Khaled el Hishri Signals Brighter Future for Justice in Libya, Delegates Stress, as International Criminal Court Official Briefs Security Council UN Security Council 25 Nov 2025 -- The recent arrest by German authorities of the alleged Libyan war criminal Khaled el Hishri — and his expected imminent handover to the International Criminal Court — mark a major step forward in long-delayed efforts to bring accountability for crimes committed in the North African nation, the Security Council stressed today, following a briefing by the Court's Deputy Prosecutor.
• We encourage the Libyan authorities to continue working with the Court to ensure those subject to ICC warrants are surrendered: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 25 Nov 2025 -- Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
• Increased insurgent attacks in Nigeria threaten regional stability and drive sharp spike in hunger WFP 25 Nov 2025 -- Growing instability across northern Nigeria, including a surge in attacks, is driving hunger to levels never seen before, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today. The warning follows the release of the latest Cadre Harmonisé, a regional food security analysis that classifies the severity of hunger, which found that nearly 35 million people are projected to face severe food insecurity during the 2026 lean season, the highest number recorded in Nigeria.
• Nigeria: Hundreds abducted in the north as insurgent attacks rise UN News 25 Nov 2025 -- Authorities in Nigeria are being urged to investigate the wave of abductions in the West African country, where attacks by insurgent groups are increasing.
• Nigeria: Shock at surge in mass abductions OHCHR 25 Nov 2025
• Press release on the presidential election in Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Nov 2025

News Reports

• Vladimir Putin arrives in Bishkek President of Russia 25 Nov 2025 -- The President of Russia arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic on a state visit. He will also take part in a session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with France-Russia Dialogue Association YouTube-channel recorded on November 21, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Nov 2025
• Press release on the exchange of congratulatory messages between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Nigeria Yusuf Maitama Tuggar marking the 65th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Nov 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on November 25, 2025 PRC MofA 25 Nov 2025
• Phone call between Chinese and US leaders initiated by US; atmosphere positive, friendly, and constructive: Chinese FM Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- In response to media inquiries about the phone call between the Chinese and US heads of state on Monday night - specifically, whether it was initiated by China or at the invitation of the US, how long it lasted, and how China evaluates the outcome of the call, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that since President Trump's second term, the Chinese and US heads of state have maintained frequent exchanges.
• Xi meets Tonga's king, urging better alignment of development strategies People's Daily 25 Nov 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga here on Tuesday, saying that China is willing to enhance the alignment of development strategies with Tonga.
• President Xi Jinping Meets with King Tupou VI of Tonga PRC MofA 25 Nov 2025 -- On the morning of November 25, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with King Tupou VI of Tonga, who is on a state visit to China.
• HKSAR moves to ban 2 secessionist groups to safeguard Constitutional order Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- After the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced on Monday that the Secretary for Security is considering to make orders under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance to prohibit the operation of two secessionist organizations - the "Hong Kong Parliament" and the "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union," Secretary for Security Chris Tang said on Tuesday that these organizations attempted to split the country and subvert state power, thereby undermining the fundamental constitutional order of the nation.
• Xi says China, U.S. should keep up momentum in ties, move forward in right direction PRC MND 25 Nov 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China and the United States should keep up the momentum in ties, and keep moving forward in the right direction on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit.
• China successfully completes 1st emergency launch to country's space station Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- The uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft, China's first emergency launch in the history of its manned space program, docked with China's Tiangong space station on Tuesday, some three hours and 40 minutes after liftoff, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The mission came after an unexpected incident occurred to Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, which was struck by space debris, disrupting its planned return.
• China Launches Uncrewed Spacecraft to Tiangong Space Station Sputnik 25 Nov 2025 -- China launched the Shenzhou-22 uncrewed spacecraft to the Tiangong orbital station.
• China successfully launches Shenzhou-22 spacecraft, marking 1st emergency launch in history of country's manned space program Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft at 12:11 pm on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, according to China Manned Space Agency. The launch came after the Chinese Space Station recently experienced its first major unexpected emergency, as Shenzhou-20 spacecraft was struck by space debris, disrupting its planned return. In response, the Shenzhou-20 crew successfully returned to Earth by "borrowing" the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft, while ground teams rapidly prepared for the launch of Shenzhou-22.
• Lai thanks visiting Eswatini officials for support at U.N. General Assembly CNA 25 Nov 2025 -- President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday thanked visiting Eswatini House of Assembly Speaker Jabulani Mabuza for his country's vocal support for Taiwan at this year's U.N. General Assembly.
• Panama lawmakers arrive in Taiwan despite reported China pressure CNA 25 Nov 2025 -- A group of Panamanian lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday, in apparent defiance of reported Chinese requests that they cancel the trip.
• 'Taiwan reunification not an option': Premier CNA 25 Nov 2025 -- "Reunification" with China is "not an option" for Taiwan, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Tuesday after Chinese government media reported that the issue was brought up in a telephone call between Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) and United States President Donald Trump.
• Danish parliamentary group in Taiwan for second year in a row: MOFA CNA 25 Nov 2025 -- A delegation from the Danish parliament is visiting Taiwan for a second year in a row, looking to discuss regional security and promote closer bilateral ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
• Xi gives attention to Taiwan issue in latest call with Trump: Experts CNA 25 Nov 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) used his latest phone call with United States President Donald Trump to raise the Taiwan issue and make clear its stance on the matter, two American experts on cross-Taiwan Strait issues told CNA Monday.
• Chinese FM spokesperson responds to US-Japan leaders' phone call reportedly discussing Taiwan question Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- When asked to comment on the phone talk between US and Japanese leaders, who reportedly discussed the importance of US-Japan alliance, regional situations, bilateral ties, and their positions on the Taiwan question, Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday that the phone call between the leaders of the US and Japan is a matter between the two countries, and she would not comment on it.
• Claims denying PRC's qualification to discuss Taiwan question stem from ignorance or distortion of history, disregarding intl law: FM Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- In response to the claims from some Japanese politicians that it was the "Republic of China," not the People's Republic of China (PRC), that accepted Japan's surrender in 1945, and therefore the PRC has no standing to discuss the Taiwan question, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that those who make such claims are either ignorant about history or deliberately distorting history and disregarding international law.
• Japan's repetition of 'no change in stance' is in fact an attempt to muddle through: Chinese FM Global Times 25 Nov 2025 -- According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese government has decided on a written reply at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, noting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's earlier claim at a Diet meeting that a "Taiwan contingency" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan "does not mean a change in the government's consistent position." At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, a reporter asked whether China accepts Japan's account that its policy has not changed.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 Nov 2025
• Monitoring and surveillance activities by the French Republic against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Nov 2025
• Call on the Prime Minister by Secretary, Supreme National Security Council of Iran Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 25 Nov 2025
• Japan-U.S. Summit Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 25 Nov 2025
• Israel only obstacle to a WMD-free Middle East: Iran FM IRNA 25 Nov 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has once again warned the international community about the threat posed by Israel, saying the regime in possession of a clandestine arsenal of nukes, is the only obstacle to a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
• Israel only obstacle to establishing WMD-free zone in West Asia: Iran's FM Press TV 25 Nov 2025 -- The Iranian foreign minister has slammed Israel's non-adherence to chemical weapons disarmament treaties as the primary barrier to regional stability, while also lashing out at the United States for non-compliance.
• Joint Press Release on the 11th India - EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations and the 6th India-EU Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in Brussels India MEA 25 Nov 2025 -- The European Union and India held the 11th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations and the 6th Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in Brussels on 18 and 19 November respectively.
• UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership UK FCDO 25 Nov 2025 -- Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its overseas family.
• Commission registers European Citizens' Initiative on the EU-Israel Association Agreement European Commission 25 Nov 2025 -- Today, the European Commission has registered the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) entitled 'Demand the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement in view of Israel's violations of human rights'.
• Strengthening Africa's response to emerging cyber threats Council of Europe 25 Nov 2025 -- The global rise of challenges such as the need to combat AI-driven crimes and cyberviolence, tracing illicit financial flows and virtual assets, enhancing online child protection, and the use of electronic evidence in cross-border law enforcement concerns Africa as much as other continents, including Europe.
• European Union and Fiji - Second Partnership Dialogue under the Samoa Agreement European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Nov 2025 -- The European Union and Fiji held their second "Partnership Dialogue" under Art. 3 of the new Partnership Agreement between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the EU ("Samoa Agreement") on 20 November in Brussels.
• European Union and Timor-Leste - Second Partnership Dialogue under the Samoa Agreement European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Nov 2025 -- The European Union and Timor-Leste held their second "Partnership Dialogue" under Art. 3 of the new Partnership Agreement between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the EU ("Samoa Agreement") on 24 November in Brussels.
• World News in Brief: Justice efforts in Libya, deadly attacks in Ukraine, scores killed since Israel-Lebanon ceasefire UN News 25 Nov 2025 -- Recent months have seen progress towards accountability in Libya, the Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Tuesday in a briefing to the UN Security Council.