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November 2021 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News
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- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Transatlantic Quad Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 30 Nov 2021
- Barbados Becomes Republic, Cuts Ties to British Throne VOA 30 Nov 2021 -- Barbados became a republic Tuesday, cutting its colonial ties to the British throne and removing Britain's Queen Elizabeth as the Caribbean nation's head of state.
- Barbados becomes republic, ditching British Queen Elizabeth Press TV 30 Nov 2021 -- Barbados has become a republic, putting an end to 400 years of British reign and ditching Queen Elizabeth as head of state.
- Foreign Secretary warns a Russian incursion into Ukraine would be strategic mistake UK FCDO 30 Nov 2021 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will underline the UK's ongoing commitment to NATO as an essential defence, at her first meeting of the NATO Foreign Ministers today.
- UK Spy Chief Urges Intel Services to 'Tap Into Global Tech' to Address 'Changing Nature of Threats' Sputnik 30 Nov 2021 -- In an interview ahead of his first major public speech in London since taking on the role as head of MI6, Richard Moore also argued the case for closer links with tech giants and recruiting tech-savvy experts.
- C's speech to the International Institute for Strategic Studies UK FCDO 30 Nov 2021 -- The Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) Richard Moore spoke about human intelligence in the digital age.
- China urges US, UK, Australia to correct wrong decision over nuclear submarine deal Global Times 30 Nov 2021 -- The US, the UK and Australia have drawn lines based on ideology and created a new military bloc with their nuclear submarine cooperation, increasing the risk of military conflict and geopolitical tension, showing a typical "Cold War" mentality, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press briefing on Monday, when commenting on a new agenda meeting held by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on November 26.
- Britain calls urgent meeting of G7 health ministers over Omicron as Omicron spreads around globe Press TV 29 Nov 2021 -- Britain, currently chair of the Group of Seven (G7), has called for an emergency meeting of the grouping to address concerns about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant spreading across the world.
- Johnson sets out new measures as Omicron variant identified in UK Press TV 28 Nov 2021 -- The United Kingdom has announced new measures in a bid to slow the spread of the newly identified Omicron coronavirus variant as two cases have been found in the country.
- Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 27 Nov 2021 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
- UK Records 50,091 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 26 Nov 2021 -- The United Kingdom recorded 50,091 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 160 deaths in the past 24 hours.
- UK coronavirus cases top 10 mln amid concerns over new variant People's Daily 26 Nov 2021 -- More than 10 million coronavirus cases have been recorded in Britain since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to official figures released Thursday.
- Joint Statement on Increasing Violence in Myanmar US Dept. of State 26 Nov 2021 -- The following is the text of a joint statement signed by the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- British Army unveils most radical transformation in decades UK MOD 25 Nov 2021 -- The British Army has unveiled 'Future Soldier' today, its most radical transformation programme in over 20 years.
- Defence Secretary announces Future Soldier for the British Army UK MOD 25 Nov 2021 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announces Future Soldier, the British Army's most radical transformation in 20 years.
- Scottish Troops to pioneer Army's new Ranger Regiment UK MOD 25 Nov 2021 -- 'Future Soldier' reconfigures Army for future wars backed by £8.6bn additional investment in Army equipment
- Defence Secretary and Qatari Defence Minister unveil new Joint Hawk Squadron UK MOD 24 Nov 2021 -- The new squadron will deliver training to British and Qatari pilots.
- December's elections will determine the path towards stability in Libya UK FCDO 24 Nov 2021 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on Libya
- Iran's refusal to enter negotiations on PS752 reparations: Joint statement UK FCDO 24 Nov 2021 -- Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 on Iran refusing to negotiate on reparations.
- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: E3 statement to the IAEA, November 2021 UK FCDO 24 Nov 2021 -- The UK, France and Germany delivered a joint statement to the IAEA addressing Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
- Continued commitment to the democratic process of Iraq UK FCDO 23 Nov 2021 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Iraq.
- Britain Records 40,941 New Cases of Coronavirus SPA 20 Nov 2021 -- Britain recorded 40,941 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 150 deaths in the past 24 hours.
- Britain Records 44,242 New Infections of Coronavirus SPA 19 Nov 2021 -- Britain recorded 44,242 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 157 deaths in the past 24 hours.
- Britain Records 46,807 New Infections of Coronavirus SPA 19 Nov 2021 -- Britain recorded 46,807 new infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with 199 deaths in the past 24 hours.
- Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Virtual Quad Meeting With France, Germany, and the UK DoD 19 Nov 2021
- Memorandum on the Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement between the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information The White House 19 Nov 2021
- EU warns UK over NI protocol suspension Press TV 19 Nov 2021 -- The European Union (EU) has warned the UK government that its Brexit trade deal is "intrinsically linked" to the Northern Ireland (NI) protocol and "one cannot exist without the other."
- UK and Poland collaborate on multi-billion pound Polish air defence systems UK MOD 18 Nov 2021 -- A landmark agreement has been reached between Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak to cooperate on Poland's future air defence system.
- Iran-Backed Cybergroup Accused Of Targeting Critical U.S. Sectors RFE/RL 18 Nov 2021 -- U.S., British, and Australian authorities say a hacker group "associated" with the Iranian government is behind cyberattacks on targets in the United States and Australia, including in the health-care and transportation sectors.
- UK supports Minsk Group Co-Chairs and OSCE for efforts towards regional stability UK FCDO 18 Nov 2021 -- UK Ambassador Bush urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to act with restraint in the interests of civilians and make a conscious effort to support regional stability.
- Britain To Hold Public Inquiry Into Woman's 2018 Novichok Death RFE/RL 18 Nov 2021 -- Britain says it will hold a public inquiry into the death of a woman believed to have died indirectly during the 2018 poisoning of a former Russian double agent.
- E3+US statement: meeting with GCC, Egypt & Jordan - November 2021 UK FCDO 18 Nov 2021 -- The E3 and United States met the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), its Member States, Egypt and Jordan in Riyadh, and have issued a spokesperson statement.
- UK F35 jet crashes into Mediterranean; pilot ejects safely Press TV 17 Nov 2021 -- A British F-35 jet flying from the UK's flagship aircraft carrier has crashed into the Mediterranean after the pilot ejected safely.
- U.S. GCC Iran Working Group Statement US Dept. of State 17 Nov 2021 -- Senior officials of the United States (U.S.) and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), convened their Working Group on Iran at the GCC's headquarters in Riyadh on November 17, as decided by the U.S.-GCC Foreign Ministerial on September 23.
- UK signs deal to help boost Ukraine's military amid tensions with Russia Press TV 17 Nov 2021 -- The United Kingdom has finalized an agreement with Ukraine that allows Kiev to buy British warships and missiles to enhance its naval capabilities, a move that Russia will likely view as a new provocation as tensions continue to grow between the two countries.
- U.S., U.K. Express Concern Over Russian Military Activity Near Ukraine RFE/RL 17 Nov 2021 -- The United States and United Kingdom once again expressed concern about a large buildup of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine as concerns grow over the Kremlin's endgame.
- Overcoming the silos of UN system for UN conflict prevention UK FCDO 16 Nov 2021 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security.
- Joint statement by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Ukraine Defence Minister Oleksii Yuriyovych Reznikov UK MOD 16 Nov 2021 -- A joint statement during the visit of Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to Ukraine on 16 November 2021.
- Britain Raises Terror Threat Level Following Taxi Explosion VOA 15 Nov 2021 -- Britain Monday raised its terror threat level from substantial to severe following an explosion Sunday in a taxi outside a hospital in the city of Liverpool, Interior Minister Priti Patel announced.
- Liverpool Explosion: Three arrested under Terrorism Act after blast kills one Press TV 15 Nov 2021 -- Three men have been arrested by the UK police under the Terrorism Act following a car explosion outside a hospital in Liverpool that resulted in one death.
- Britain Expands COVID-19 Booster Availability to Ages 40-49 VOA 15 Nov 2021 -- The British government Monday announced Monday an expansion of the nation's COVID-19 booster shot program to people ages 40 and up, to fight off a potential winter surge of the deadly disease.
- UK records another 36,517 new coronavirus cases People's Daily 15 Nov 2021 -- Britain on Sunday registered 36,517 new COVID-19 infections and 63 coronavirus related deaths, bringing the total loss of lives to 142,898, according to the latest official figures.
- UK imposes sanctions on senior Nicaraguan individuals following rigged elections UK FCDO 15 Nov 2021 -- The UK has imposed new sanctions on eight high-ranking Nicaraguan politicians and officials.
- We must stand together for freedom and democracy UK FCDO 14 Nov 2021 -- Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, the Foreign Secretary says Russia has a responsibility to end the migrant crisis in Belarus.
- UK registers over 40,000 new coronavirus cases People's Daily 13 Nov 2021 -- Britain on Friday registered 40,375 new COVID-19 infections and 145 coronavirus related deaths, bringing the total loss of lives to 142,678, according to the latest official figures.
- UK provides a new home for vulnerable Afghan female judges UK FCDO 13 Nov 2021 -- A group of Afghan judges who are at risk under the Taliban regime have arrived in the UK to start new lives, thanks to assistance by the British Government.
- Top British Commander Warns Of Soaring Risk Of Russia-West War RFE/RL 13 Nov 2021 -- Britain's most senior military officer has warned about the changing "character of warfare," saying in an interview that the world faces the greatest risk in decades of a "miscalculation" that could lead to war between Russia and the West.
- Minister Cleverly address at Paris Conference on Libya UK FCDO 12 Nov 2021 -- Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, James Cleverly, addressed the Paris Conference on Libya where he called for free, fair, inclusive elections and the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries.
- Iran statement: 11 November 2021 UK FCDO 12 Nov 2021 -- An FCDO spokesperson gave a statement following the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister's visit to London, and Minister Cleverly's meeting with Richard Ratcliffe.
- Russia scrambles jet to intercept UK spy plane: Defense Ministry Press TV 11 Nov 2021 -- Russia's Defense Ministry says the country has been forced to scramble a fighter jet to intercept a British spy plane operating near Crimea.
- Statement on sanctions against Houthi military leaders UK FCDO 11 Nov 2021 -- Minister for the Middle East and North Africa issues statement on sanctions against Houthi military leaders, and the need for them to engage on negotiations.
- Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions: UK response on conflict in Georgia UK FCDO 11 Nov 2021 -- UK Ambassador Bush welcomes the work of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions and calls on all parties to work towards peacefully resolving the conflict in Georgia.
- UK to add China's Sinovac, Sinopharm to approved vaccine list People's Daily 10 Nov 2021 -- The British government said it would recognise COVID-19 vaccines on the World Health Organization's Emergency Use Listing later this month, adding China's Sinovac and Sinopharm to the UK's approved list of vaccines for inbound travelers.
- UK records another 30,693 new coronavirus cases People's Daily 07 Nov 2021 -- Another 30,693 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 9,272,066, according to official figures released Saturday.
- Foreign Secretary statement on attack on Iraq Prime Minister UK FCDO 07 Nov 2021 -- The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has responded to an attack on Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
- Brexit: EU warns UK of 'serious consequences' if Article 16 triggered Press TV 05 Nov 2021 -- The European Union (EU) has warned the UK against triggering unilateral emergency provisions in the Brexit deal, after the representatives of the two sides held a meeting in Brussels to negotiate about disputes over trade across the Irish border.
- UK hosts international military urban exercise UK MOD 04 Nov 2021 -- Scientists at Dstl have led a unique urban military experiment, known as the Contested Urban Environment exercise (CUE2021).
- £110m upgrade for RAF Shadow fleet UK MOD 03 Nov 2021 -- The RAF's Shadow surveillance aircraft fleet will be increased and upgraded with the latest defensive technology.
- Threats to re-establish Republika Srpska army risk undoing Dayton Agreement UK FCDO 03 Nov 2021 -- Statement by Sonia Farrey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina
- UK troops seize suspected Daesh weapons and detain fighters in Mali UK MOD 03 Nov 2021 -- British soldiers serving the UN peacekeeping mission seized RPGs, AK47s and motorbikes during operations near Ansongo, Mali.
- Joint statement by the QUAD for Sudan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom, on the developments in Sudan US Dept. of State 03 Nov 2021 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom affirm their countries' stance with the people of Sudan and emphasize the importance of supporting their aspirations for a democratic and peaceful nation.
- Britain's position on fishing row with France unchanged: Johnson Press TV 03 Nov 2021 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says London will make no concession in a dispute with France over fishing rights, against the backdrop of a move by Paris to put on hold plans for retaliatory measures.
- Britain warns France: Back down in 48 hours or face trade trouble Press TV 01 Nov 2021 -- The UK warned France on Monday to back down in a fish row within 48 hours or face legal action under the Brexit trade deal amid an intensifying dispute between Paris and London.
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