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APEC

Taiwan's APEC envoy chatted with Biden at summit, but not Xi Taiwan News06:16
[Column] Bitter aftertaste left by the S. Korea-China summit that never happened The Hankyoreh08:28
APEC 2023: Reaction, reviews are mixed post-summit in SF ABC7 / KGO-TV04:39
APEC's path to 'golden 30 years' CGTN03:31
APEC unites on WTO reform, as war frays ties Politico15:03

ASEAN

ASEAN chief urges India to join regional economic pact for greater market access India Today10:28RCEP Indian Economy India

ASEAN seeks 'Stronger' ties with India, says Secretary-General of Southeast Asia bloc News18.com08:58RCEP Indian Economy India

ASEAN-India Millets Festival kicks off in Jakarta to promote sustainable agriculture, Food security Outlook India05:48Indian Economy India Indonesia

India launches five-day Millets festival in Indonesia to raise awareness and create markets for … The Times of India05:56Indian Economy India Indonesia

Government eyes a “good slice” of projected US$2.7b Asean EV market The Sun Daily07:41ASEAN EV Malaysia

Tengku Zafrul says govt eyes a ‘good slice’ of projected US$2.7b Asean EV market Malay Mail07:47ASEAN EV Malaysia

Myanmar showcases investment opportunities at 2023 ASEAN Investment Forum in Nanning, China Myanmar Digital News04:38Myanmar China Chinese Economy

Officials hail China-ASEAN strategic synergy at forum on boosting trade, tourism under BRI Global Times11:38Belt and Road Initiative Chinese Economy China

Myanmar tourism chief hails BRI's role in boosting connectivity, welcomes tourists from China People's Daily07:37Belt and Road Initiative Chinese Economy China

African Union

UN and AU sign deal to correct injustices suffered by African nations RFI14:27UN Africa World Conflicts

UN rejects notion that international community failed Sudan people South African Broadcasting Company14:51UN Africa World Conflicts

AU livestock programme launched in Zimbabwe Bulawayo24News05:38Zimbabwe Africa

Govt pledges support for livestock industry The Herald22:07Zimbabwe Africa

African Union Commission urged to swiftly implement Sudan’s peace plan Sudan Tribune10:07Ethiopia/Sudan Sudan UNSC

AU calls for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Sudan CGTN02:25Ethiopia/Sudan Sudan UNSC

Africa: Joint statement on the Africa CDC and United States new Joint Action Plan AllAfrica05:24US Africa Joint Action Plan

The Sahrawi Republic participates in the 11th Humanitarian Symposium in Nairobi Sahara Press Service17:24Nairobi Kenya Africa

AUKUS

Babcock awarded £120m worth of contracts The Business Magazine03:11Babcock UK Military Construction

Babcock wins UK Royal Navy’s Dreadnought support contracts Shephard.co.uk23:11Babcock UK Military Construction

Australia moves law in parliament to limit sharing of military tech with foreigners, exempts… Anadolu Agency17:13US/Australia Australia UK/Australia

Australian technology export law threatens to damage research ties with the EU Science|Business14:20US/Australia Australia UK/Australia

First US submarine repairs in Australia scheduled for summer Defense News19:38US/Australia Australia US

AUKUS pact stresses longterm workforce development USNI News22:00US/Australia Australia US

China and the US: who's really in a 'vulnerable negotiating position'? Morning Star11:18US Joe Biden China

China set to 'escalate' tensions as Joe Biden fails to leverage key strategic advantage GB News16:06US Joe Biden China

USSC Briefing Room | American Enterprise Institute’s Zack Cooper and USSC’s Peter Dean on AUKUS, the Quad and the… United States Studies Centre21:53Australia South Pacific US

Space as a critical enabler: Australia’s strategic imperative United States Studies Centre00:07Australia South Pacific US

BRICS

Zero tolerance on terror, says EAM at BRICS meet The New Indian Express02:21Israel Gaza India

PM Modi skips BRICS meet on Israel-Hamas war, Jaishankar says no compromise with terrorism The New Indian Express16:41Israel Gaza India

South Africa accuses Israel of war crimes and 'genocide' GMA News14:35Genocide Israel South Africa

BRICS nations accuse Israel of 'genocide' and call for 'immediate' Gaza truce RFI19:48Genocide Israel South Africa

Nigeria seeking to join BRICS, G20 to boost global influence AtoZ Markets13:47G20 Nigeria Africa

Nigeria to loosen ties with West to join BRICS group The Herald22:01G20 Nigeria Africa

Pakistan confirms it has formally applied to join BRICS AniNews.in05:07Pakistan Russia India

Pakistan officially applies for BRICS membership DD News07:29Pakistan Russia India

Argentina won’t join the BRICS bloc under Milei, adviser says BNN Bloomberg20:07Argentina Politics Javier Milei Argentina

Argentina’s U-turn from BRICS? Milei’s victory triggers doubts Cryptopolitan21:54Argentina Politics Javier Milei Argentina

Council of Europe

Secretary general meets Deputy foreign minister of Georgia Georgia Today14:56Georgia Eastern Europe

Council of Europe urges Hungary to shelve sovereignty bill Reuters13:49Hungary Eastern Europe Hungarian Politics

Hungary: The proposal for a “defence of national sovereignty” package should be abandoned Council of Europe09:15Hungary Eastern Europe Hungarian Politics

History teaching challenged by limited time, curriculum overload and teaching pressures, new Council of Europe report… Council of Europe09:30History

Democracy and peace: highlights from the World Forum for Democracy EU Neighbours13:46History

Latvia ratifies Istanbul Convention Lithuanian National Radio and Television14:58Istanbul Turkey Southern Europe

How the Istanbul Convention is saving lives Council of Europe08:50Istanbul Turkey Southern Europe

The Council of Europe chooses four co-production markets to host the 2024 Series Co-Production Development Awards -… Cineuropa12:04Series Co-Production Development Awards Movies

TV Beats Co-Financing Market and NEM Zagreb to present 2024 Series Co-Production Development Awards Film New Europe07:32Series Co-Production Development Awards Movies

CPTPP

Together with UKVFTA, UK accession to CPTPP to leverage bilateral trade Biz Hub02:08UKVFTA

Forum discusses solutions to better realise opportunities from UKVFTA Viet Nam News06:03UKVFTA

Commentary: US will only have itself to blame if China’s economic influence in Asia grows Channel NewsAsia22:04US Economy US US/China

Isds under the usmca: The first three years at a glance Wolters Kluwer Arbitration Blog06:34US Economy US US/China

Vietnamese export goods face increasing trade defence measures in CPTPP markets Biz Hub10:29Chile Peru South America

Malaysia granted govt procurement flexibility under CPTPP - SIM Bernama07:05Malaysian Politics Malaysia

Deputy finance minister says Bumi firms given price priority for procurement and services under trans Pacific trade deal Malay Mail07:00Malaysian Politics Malaysia

Britain in the Trans-Pacific Partnership: Implications for Japan and the region Nippon15:07UK/Japan UK/US Japan

techUK encourages the swift ratification of UK’s accession to the CPTPP techUK17:22UK/Japan UK/US Japan

CSTO

Russia delivers two divisions of S-300 air defense systems to Tajikistan Army Recognition14:16S-300 Tajikistan Russia

Russia supplies two divisions of S-300 missile systems to Tajikistan Akipress02:45S-300 Tajikistan Russia

Armenia remains ‘Ally,’ head of Moscow-Led military alliance asserts The Epoch Times16:55Belarus Armenia Russia

Armenian remains a CSTO ally, Secretary General says Public Radio of Armenia10:02Belarus Armenia Russia

President Japarov calls for measures to prevent casualties among civilians in Gaza Strip Akipress03:41Sadyr Japarov Kyrgyzstan Global Issues

Taalatbek Masadykov proposed for post of CSTO Deputy Secretary General 24kg.org04:14Sadyr Japarov Kyrgyzstan Global Issues

Belarusian president says CSTO remains ‘integral part’ of Eurasian security Anadolu Agency13:11Alexander Lukashenko Belarusian Politics Belarus

Lukashenko opines on CSTO members' national interests, common threats BelTA13:20Alexander Lukashenko Belarusian Politics Belarus

President Tokayev urges global unity amidst escalating international tensions at CSTO Summit The Astana Times06:42Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Belarusian Politics Kazakhstan

Lukashenko condemns Armenia's absence on Collective Security Treaty Organisation summit Ukrainska Pravda14:28Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Belarusian Politics Kazakhstan

ECHR

Romania not ready for recognition of same-sex couples: prime minister EurActiv.com06:25Romania LGBTQ+ Sex

Romania ‘not ready’ for more LGBTQ+ rights, says Prime Minister PinkNews.co.uk02:17Romania LGBTQ+ Sex

Decision on ECHR legacy challenge soon, says Tánaiste The Irish Times19:31Micheal Martin Global Issues LGBTQ+

Irish government challenge to UK legacy laws would not derail relations – Gove Belfast Telegraph15:18Micheal Martin Global Issues LGBTQ+

Sunak will save Rwanda plan without leaving ECHR, Hunt says The Independent10:50UK/Rwanda Rwanda Rishi Sunak

Sunak ‘considering Braverman plan to defy human rights law’ on Rwanda The Independent11:47UK/Rwanda Rwanda Rishi Sunak

European Court of Human Rights exposes Armenia's true intentions - Azerbaijani MFA Trend News Agency16:49Armenia/Azerbaijan Armenia Azerbaijan

EU’s shocking immorality Caliber.AZ11:32Armenia/Azerbaijan Armenia Azerbaijan

Up to 40 Tory MPs ‘set to rebel’ if Sunak’s Rwanda plan doesn’t override ECHR i News18:13Rwanda Tories Rishi Sunak

Sunak faces Tory split over Rwanda plan as right also threatens ECHR revolt i News12:47Rwanda Tories Rishi Sunak

ECOWAS

ECOWAS ready “to deploy elements” in Sierra Leone “if need be” AfricaNews17:28Sierra Leone Africa

Sierra Leone Imposes Nationwide Curfew after Failed Coup ThisDay Live00:40Sierra Leone Africa

NNPP protests Kano gubernatorial election to EU, ECOWAS, Canada, and others Allmedia2412:06Kano Nigeria EU

Kano guber: NNPP takes protest to EU, ECOWAS, Canada, others Daily Post18:03Kano Nigeria EU

Minister becomes Chairman of ECOWAS Committee News Diary Online11:53Poverty Africa Nigeria

Humanitarian Affairs Minister becomes Chairman of ECOWAS Inter-ministerial Committee on Social Protection News Diary Online08:28Poverty Africa Nigeria

Security Breach: Nigeria, ECOWAS send delegation to Sierra Leone Premium Times, Nigeria05:53Sierra Leone Nigeria Africa

Pictorial: ECOWAS, Nigerian delegations pay President Bio of Sierra Leone solidarity visit The Punch22:41Sierra Leone Nigeria Africa

Sierra Leone: ECOWAS delegation pledges commitment to democracy Nigerian Guardian02:54Sierra Leone Nigeria Africa

European Political Community

Will UK’s Hosting of European Political Community in May Clash With Election? Guido Fawkes' Blog15:30 28-Nov-23

Will the EU help the UK on small boats? The UK in a changing Europe14:49 14-Nov-23

FATF

SARB flags six micro and macro challenges to financial stability IOL06:27
IMF, FSB, FATF to update G20 nations, others on implementing roadmap for crypto assets, says FM Indian Express19:15
Government continues work to get off FATF’s grey list Barbados Government Information Service (Press Release)20:50
Regulatory & risk advisory review: Cayman islands – August to October 2023 JD Supra17:33
Monero transactions spike amid rising bitcoin fees DailyCoin17:10

Financial Stability Board

UBS Group (UBS) Moves up a Tier on FSB G-SIB List Post Merger Zacks17:02 29-Nov-23
A Short Guide to ESG: Advocates American Institute for Economic Research16:24 29-Nov-23
FSB Asia Group discusses vulnerabilities arising from rising interest rates and non-bank financial intermediation Financial Stability Board (Press Release)10:04 29-Nov-23
FSB Proposes Stringent Global Crypto Regulations to Curb Wire Fraud and Scams Coinpedia01:54 29-Nov-23
FSB points out shortcomings in multi-functional crypto-asset intermediaries highlighted by FTX collapse crypto.news16:40 28-Nov-23

G7

G7 foreign ministers: We support further extension of pause in Gaza fighting Arutz Sheva03:36Israel Israel/Palestine Middle East

G7 foreign ministers call for release of all hostages kidnapped in Gaza La Prensa Latina03:26Israel Israel/Palestine Middle East

UK forecast for second-worst economic growth in the G7 Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:10OECD UK Economy Economy

UK set for slower growth next year as economy lags behind G7 peers – OECD Belfast Telegraph10:02OECD UK Economy Economy

G7 foreign ministers condemn N. Korea's space rocket launch Yonhap News Agency23:02Nuclear Weapons North Korea World Conflicts

G7 fms, NATO chief condemn N. Korea's satellite launch KBS World Radio02:12Nuclear Weapons North Korea World Conflicts

Minister of Foreign Affairs Luminița Odobescu Attends G7+ meeting to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Nine O'Clock08:09Romanian Politics US/Ukraine Energy & Utilities

Kuleba, FMs of G7 countries, partners coordinate assistance for Ukrainian energy system to get through winter Interfax-Ukraine18:46Romanian Politics US/Ukraine Energy & Utilities

Ukraine, Italy start talks on security guarantees Ukrinform10:45Ukraine Italy Southern Europe

Ukraine begins talks on security guarantees with Italy, last of G7 countries to open negotiations The New Voice of Ukraine12:08Ukraine Italy Southern Europe

G20

G20 nations forge ahead on crypto regulation roadmap DailyCoin20:04
Germany’s Scholz says he urged Putin to withdraw troops from Ukraine during G-20 call Yeni Şafak08:45
Russia can restore peace by withdrawing Meloni tells G20 Ansa16:05
Virtual G-20 summit by India begins Anadolu Agency12:16
G20-led summit for Africa to highligh interest in fast-growing continent EurActiv.com06:34

Human Rights Council

Explanation of position on a third committee resolution on the report of the Human Rights Council The U.S. Mission to the United Nations01:11Civil Liberties & Rights US Politics Global Issues

UN Human Rights Council discusses Azerbaijan's report Trend News Agency06:22UN Azerbaijan Civil Liberties & Rights

Nikki Haley vows to pull US ‘Out of the Human Rights Council’, defund the U.N. ‘As much as possible’ Mediaite12:11UN Civil Liberties & Rights Nikki Haley

UN experts urge Bangladesh to seize Human Rights Council review as opportunity to address deteriorating human rights… Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights18:03UN Bangladesh Civil Liberties & Rights

UN Human Rights Council in Geneva hosts event entitled ‘Artsakh’s Road to Recovery: Holding… News.am08:26UN Azerbaijan Switzerland

International Atomic Energy Agency

Iran asks IAEA to deal with Israeli regime’s nuclear threats Iran Front Page10:22Israel/Iran Iran Israel

IAEA should react to Israeli regime’s nuclear threats, says Iran’s nuclear chief Tehran Times18:44Israel/Iran Iran Israel

IAEA experts record explosions near two Ukrainian nuclear power plants Ukrainska Pravda06:12Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Zaporizhzhia Ukraine

Nuclear security news and member updates roundup, November 2023 Stimson Center20:20Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Zaporizhzhia Ukraine

IAEA highlights continuing uncertainty at Ukraine nuclear plant Emerging Risks07:19Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Zaporizhzhia Energy & Utilities

Russia's 'Cold shutdown' at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant fuels safety fears Newsweek17:50Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Zaporizhzhia Energy & Utilities

Europe’s largest nuclear plant faces power disruption amid conflict DevX.com17:59Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Ukraine Eastern Europe

IAEA must refrain from politicizing Iran’s case: Nuclear chief Iranian Labour News Agency13:54Iran Nuclear Programme Iran Energy & Utilities

IAEA head says the barring of several nuclear inspectors by Iran is a `serious blow´ to… Mail Online14:26Iran Nuclear Programme Iran Energy & Utilities

International Court of Justice

ICJ order says Azerbaijan must ensure safety of Armenians who want to return to Nagorno-Karabakh MassisPost.com04:45Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijan Armenia

World Court slaps Azerbaijan EVN Report12:41Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijan Armenia

X users falsely portray footage from Colombia as Venezuela-Guyana border clash POLYGRAPH.info19:57Guyana/Venezuela Guyana Venezuela

Guyana v Venezuela: Intriguing pleadings in an (in)conspicuous case EJIL: Talk!08:07Guyana/Venezuela Guyana Venezuela

South Africa: Will South Africa ask International Court of Justice to declare Israel an apartheid state? AllAfrica11:09ICC South Africa Cricket Team Israel

SA to ask International Court of Justice to declare Israel an apartheid state News2403:11ICC South Africa Cricket Team Israel

France takes note of ICJ order on Azerbaijan, reminds of its binding nature Public Radio of Armenia10:16Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijan France

Azerbaijan calls French statement on ICJ decision on Karabakh ‘irrelevant, unacceptable’ Anadolu Agency01:53Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijan France

What is the effectiveness of ICJ provisional measures to prevent torture acts in Syria? Enab Baladi14:30War in Syria Syria Middle East

World Court censures Syria for torture Counter Vortex21:19War in Syria Syria Middle East

International Criminal Court

‘Happy ako,’ Dela Rosa says after meeting with Marcos Rappler12:47Dela Rosa Bato Philippines

Dela Rosa 'happy' with Marcos meeting after ICC remarks ABS-CBNnews.com09:35Dela Rosa Bato Philippines

No cracks in Marcos-Duterte alliance, assures VP Sara Inquirer.Net21:49ICC War Crimes Philippines

VP Sara: No cracks in UniTeam amid ICC probe, confidential funds issues GMA News08:17ICC War Crimes Philippines

Putin has been accused of starving civilians as a warfare tactic. Will the ICC agree? Atlantic Council18:42Putin Russia Russian Military

How events in Ukraine could help stop human rights abuses in North Korea The Hill12:37Putin Russia Russian Military

SolGen: De Lima has privilege to help ICC drug probe CNN Philippines13:28War Crimes DOJ Philippines

Osg: De Lima can help ICC, Marcos admin won't cooperate ABS-CBNnews.com06:01War Crimes DOJ Philippines

ICC halts investigation into deadly post-election violence in Kenya Anadolu Agency04:53Kenyan Politics War Crimes Kenya

ICC concludes investigation into deadly post-election violence in Kenya AfricaNews13:55Kenyan Politics War Crimes Kenya

International Energy Agency

OPEC accuses International Energy Agency of “vilifying” oil, gas industry World Oil15:19OPEC+ Energy & Utilities Oil & Gas

OPEC Slams IEA over ‘Moment of Truth’ for Oil OilPrice.com16:48OPEC+ Energy & Utilities Oil & Gas

India on path to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 but faces financing hurdle: Report YourStory06:01India Alternative Energy Energy & Utilities

India set to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, but there's a hurdle NDTV.com06:32India Alternative Energy Energy & Utilities

Oil and gas industry faces “moment of truth” in energy transition – IEA Offshore Technology08:55Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy Oil & Gas

Oil firms will face ‘moment of truth’ about climate crisis at COP28 The Arab Weekly15:14Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy Oil & Gas

Oman’s fossil fuel expertise could help drive clean energy transitions, new report shows International Energy Agency10:00Oman Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy

Hydrogen sector's $2 bn annual economic value unveiled Oman Observer15:58Oman Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy

IEA: Oil and gas must ‘let go’ of carbon capture as a solution gasworld14:28Carbon Capture Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy

Oil and gas industry needs to let go of carbon capture as solution to climate change, IEA says CNBC21:41Carbon Capture Energy & Utilities Alternative Energy

Interpol

CBI brings back murder accused with Interpol red notice to India from Saudi Arabia AniNews.in14:32India Saudi Arabia Crime in India

Murder accused absconding for 17 years arrested from Saudi with Interpol's help Malayala Manorama05:37India Saudi Arabia Crime in India

Police minister leads Nigerian delegation to Interpol assembly in Austria Channels Television22:03Nigeria Politics EU Nigeria

Italian senators petition Interpol to include Taiwan Taiwan News07:07Nigeria Politics EU Nigeria

Interpol can’t do much more to stop abuse of ‘red notices’, says chief Malay Mail08:06Vienna Austria Russia

Interpol can't do much more to stop abuse of 'red notices', chief says The Straits Times15:23Vienna Austria Russia

Interpol head calls transnational organized crime a global security threat Borderland Beat03:23Vienna Austria US Crime

Interpol marks 100 years in battling evolving global organized crime La Prensa Latina00:54Vienna Austria US Crime

Interpol fights crime and controversial image, 100 years on Digital Journal05:36

ITUC

Nigeria’s comrade Joel in pole position to emerge ITUC-Africa General Secretary The Authority06:57Nigeria Africa Nigeria Politics

ITUC-Africa demands workers inclusion in AfCFTA implementation Tribune Online06:14Africa Nigeria Politics Kenya

ITUC-Africa launches Trade Union campaign to combat Africa’s sovereign debt crisis The Authority06:51Africa Financial Crisis

Attack on Nlc President has hurt Nigeria’s global image —ITUC-Africa Deputy General Secretary,… Tribune Online06:05Nigeria Africa World Conflicts

Ruto to inaugurate ITUC-Africa Conference in Nairobi The Star, Kenya06:42Nairobi Africa William Ruto

Mercosur

Bolivia's full Mercosur membership greenlighted Mercopress09:43Bolivia Brazil South America

Bolivia joins Mercosur The Rio Times14:13Bolivia Brazil South America

Foreign ministers of Brazil and Argentina aim for Mercosur progress Agencia Brasil15:16Javier Milei Argentina Brazil

Brazil and Argentina not so confrontational after all, Itamaraty/O'Globo report Mercopress14:09Javier Milei Argentina Brazil

Mercosur-EU deal said to be almost done Mercopress11:01Mercosur-EU Argentine Economy EU

Brazil rushing to push Mercosur-EU deal over the hump The Brazilian Report21:59Mercosur-EU Argentine Economy EU

Victory of Argentina's Milei could scupper EU-Mercosur trade deal euronews12:44Javier Milei Argentina Latin America

Milei’s election in Argentina casts shadow over EU-Mercosur deal Buenos Aires Times15:26Javier Milei Argentina Latin America

Uruguay wants to speed up trade talks with China, Mercosur, puts pressure on Paraguay Channel NewsAsia13:28South America Paraguay Uruguay

NATO

Finland closes last crossing point with Russia, sealing off entire border as tensions rise ABC News15:58NATO/Russia Finland Russia

Finland closes last border crossing with Russia amid rising tensions France 2420:58NATO/Russia Finland Russia

Sweden expects Turkey to approve its NATO membership 'within weeks' CNBC11:27NATO/Sweden Sweden Turkey

Sweden says Turkey promised NATO approval ‘Within weeks’ Kyiv Post09:38NATO/Sweden Sweden Turkey

Blinken says US, NATO allies 'must and will' continue support for Ukraine Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:58NATO/Russia Ukraine Russia

Blinken reiterates NATO's 'unwavering' support for Ukraine Anadolu Agency13:38NATO/Russia Ukraine Russia

Blinken to return to Israel as U.S. hopes to see further extensions of Gaza cease-fire The Washington Times04:38Antony Blinken Israel Middle East

Blinken will return to Israel as the US hopes to see further extensions of the Gaza cease-fire Toronto Star01:26Antony Blinken Israel Middle East

Armenian FM discusses issues of regional security with NATO envoy Public Radio of Armenia14:08Armenia Central Asia Azerbaijan

Mirzoyan to Colomina: Azerbaijan public position on territorial integrity mutual recognition is … News.am13:55Armenia Central Asia Azerbaijan

OPCW

Poland in the OPCW Executive Council Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland (Press Release)18:02Chemical Weapons Poland Russia

Lithuania secures seat on chemical weapons watchdog’s council while Russia gets voted out Lithuanian National Radio and Television09:12Chemical Weapons Poland Russia

29 Morally bankrupt governments, headed by Russia, voted against the OPCW’s resolutions Syrian Network for Human Rights16:31Chemical Weapons Russia ICC

Qatar affirms world witnessed aggressive, indiscriminate Israeli attack on Gaza The Peninsula18:08Chemical Weapons Middle East Gaza

Oman participates in 28th session of OPCW conference Times of Oman15:54Netherlands Oman Middle East

Syria Calls for OPCW Investigation into Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Gaza and Lebanon Attacks The Syrian Observer21:13Chemical Weapons Israel/Syria Gaza

Syria calls on OPCW to investigate Israel’s use of white phosphorus in attacks in Gaza and Lebanon Syrian Arab News Agency06:38Chemical Weapons Israel/Syria Gaza

Open Society Foundations

Von der Leyen 'unfazed' after being targeted in Hungarian campaign euronews13:31 20-Nov-23
Open Society Announces a $3.3 Million Emergency Fund for Critical Support in Palestine and Israel Open Society Foundations20:38 15-Nov-23
Open Society Foundations Announce 2023 Soros Equality Fellows Open Society Foundations17:41 8-Nov-23
Open Society Foundations Reiterate Call for Humanitarian Ceasefire Open Society Foundations02:16 8-Nov-23
Soros’ Open Society Foundations Plays Dumb on Funding Pro-Hamas Groups NewsBusters22:51 7-Nov-23

OPEC+

OPEC meeting ends, oil down more than $2 ForexLive.com16:27
Crude oil price forecast – crude oil markets continue to threaten a breakout FX Empire14:57
OPEC+ agrees on 1 mbpd of extra supply cuts - report ForexLive.com14:45
OPEC JMMC meeting ends with no recommendation - report ForexLive.com14:25
WTI nears 80 psychological barrier, awaiting confirmation of OPEC+ deal Action Forex15:37

OSCE

Malta steps in as OSCE caught in tug-of-war between Moscow and West The Times of Malta08:58
Media: Blinken leaves OSCE North Macedonia meeting before Lavrov arrives The Kyiv Independent06:39
Blinken Attends Dinner On Eve Of OSCE Meeting In Skopje, Leaves Before Lavrov Arrives Radio Free Europe05:45
Russia's Lavrov sparks rift at European security meeting Voice of America03:28
EU diplomacy chief explains "benefits" of Lavrov's attendance at OSCE meeting: he will hear criticism in person Ukrainska Pravda21:45

RCEP

Big data visualisation in regional comprehensive economic partnership: a systematic review Nature.com08:55World Economic News Global Issues Nature

ASEAN wants India to join RCEP for greater market access: Secretary-General Kao The Times of India06:17ASEAN India Indian Economy

ASEAN chief urges India to join regional economic pact for greater market access India Today10:28ASEAN India Indian Economy

Taiwan should join China-led RCEP instead of Cptpp: TPP's Ko Focus Taiwan14:06China Chinese Economy CPTPP

Mcdc unveils Ride Madani, attracts RM100b investments over five years The Sun Daily13:43China Chinese Economy Malaysian Economy

Reporters Without Borders

Gaza Strip: Israeli forces killed 50 journalists in 45 days, says Reporters Without Borders The New Indian Express05:58Press Freedom World Conflicts Israel/Palestine

Reporters Without Borders demands release of six journalists arrested by occupiers in Melitopol Ukrinform04:44Russia Press Freedom Melitopol

Reporters Without Borders calls on to put an end to pressure on Bolot Temirov 24kg.org08:50Press Freedom Sadyr Japarov Central Asia

RSF calls Serbian government to implement EC recommendations N1info19:57Russia Press Freedom Balkans

Letter to Mary Lou McDonald over actions against journalists is ‘serious’ - Varadkar says The Irish Times13:42Mary Lou McDonald Leo Varadkar Irish Politics

UNESCO

Pakistan defeats India to secure UNESCO vice-chair The Nation00:54Gender Equality Pakistan India

Pakistan outmanoeuvres India to secure UNESCO slot Pakistan Observer00:12Gender Equality Pakistan India

Kazakhstan elected member of UNESCO World Heritage Committee Kazinform02:44UNESCO World Heritage Committee South Korea Kazakhstan

Ukraine becomes member of UNESCO World Heritage Committee – Culture Ministry Interfax-Ukraine20:21UNESCO World Heritage Committee South Korea Kazakhstan

Jamaica elected to three important UNESCO committees Jamaica Gleaner22:12Jamaica Turkey Caribbean

Türkiye elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 4-year term Daily Sabah10:26Jamaica Turkey Caribbean

UNESCO indicates an additional 68 million teachers are needed in Sub-Saharan Africa Nairametrics13:23Africa

A webinar addressing the global urgency to address teacher shortages Nigerian Guardian12:44Africa

Top 3 news of the week: Indonesia named official language of UNESCO, 10 strongest militaries in Asia Tempo23:31Indonesian Politics Indonesia UN

Bahasa Indonesia recognised as official language of UNESCO Vietnam Plus04:04Indonesian Politics Indonesia UN

UNICEF

UN: Gaza is "most dangerous place in the world to be a child" Gulf Times16:14Israel Middle East Palestine

UNICEF says Gaza has become most dangerous place in world for children Yemen News Agency (Saba)07:23Israel Middle East Palestine

Kwara State government partners with UNICEF to eradicate open defecation Nigerian Guardian20:08Kwara UN Africa

74% of Kwarans now have access to clean water – UNICEF Vanguard, Nigeria07:19Kwara UN Africa

UNICEF Georgia reflects on 30 years of progress Georgia Today14:26Georgia UN

Wishaw primary school nets top Unicef gold award Daily Record20:01Georgia UN

Nigeria ranks second most vulnerable country for children’s exposure to climate change Independent Nigeria22:00Lagos Nigeria Nigeria Politics

Youth empowerment: Nigeria records huge gains from genu 9JA initiative Independent Nigeria08:04Lagos Nigeria Nigeria Politics

UNICEF donates oxygen plant to Ogun hospital Nigerian Guardian02:52UN Nigeria Global Health

UNICEF, IHS inaugurate Oxygen plant to Ogun Teaching Hospital Vanguard, Nigeria11:30UN Nigeria Global Health

United Nations

UN weather agency says 2023 is hottest year on record with further climate extremes ahead PBS Online16:41WMO Paris UAE

UN weather agency says 2023 is the hottest year on record and warns of further climate extremes ahead Canadian National Observer13:36WMO Paris UAE

Why the COP28 in Dubai has already failed Taipei Times15:41Dubai COP28 Middle East

In global climate talks, let Afghanistan in Refugees International18:40Dubai COP28 Middle East

The will of the international community has always matched the will of Israel Middle East Monitor14:46Palestine Israel Israel/Palestine

UN commemorates International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People DD News07:54Palestine Israel Israel/Palestine

Turkish President Erdogan to visit UAE to attend UN Climate Change Conference Anadolu Agency20:58Recep Erdogan Turkey Middle East

Erdoğan leaves for UAE for COP28 summit Daily Sabah13:57Recep Erdogan Turkey Middle East

The UN Climate Summit scandal that was bound to happen Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:56UAE Oil COP28 UAE

COP28 president denies UAE using UN climate talks to seek oil deals Al Jazeera18:37UAE Oil COP28 UAE

UNRWA

UN organizations commend KSrelief's support for relief efforts in Gaza Asharq Al-Awsat06:48Saudi Arabia UN Egypt

KSrelief signs cooperation agreement with UNRWA to finance its activities in Gaza Alriyadh18:51Saudi Arabia UN Egypt

India chips in with $2.5mn humanitarian aid to Gaza The New Indian Express02:21Palestine India Israel/Palestine

India donates $2.5 million to UN agency for Palestinians refugees amid Gaza war India Today18:15Palestine India Israel/Palestine

Việt Nam contributes US$500,000 to aid Palestinians, calls for implementing two-state solution Viet Nam News08:04New York UN Palestine

Vietnam contributes 500,000 USD to aid Palestinians Vietnam Plus07:31New York UN Palestine

WHO warns of rising trend of communicable disease in UN shelters in Gaza Anadolu Agency13:29UN Middle East Israel

UNRWA official says ‘started receiving half of fuel needed in Gaza' Anadolu Agency15:33UN Middle East Israel

Israeli bombing of Al Fakhoora School in Gaza widely condemned Gulf Times21:37Gaza World Conflicts Middle East

Dozens dead after attack on UN-Run Gaza school, video shows The Daily Beast21:26Gaza World Conflicts Middle East

UN Security Council

Sudan terminates UN political mission in country, UN says Mehr News Agency10:51Sudan UN Africa

Sudan asks UN to terminate political mission The East African09:02Sudan UN Africa

A sign of hope in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict CGTN06:17UN China Israel

China's top diplomat to visit UN for Israel-Hamas talks Voice of America21:58UN China Israel

Sinirlioğlu presents assessment of Afghanistan at closed UNSC session TOLOnews.com17:55Afghanistan UN

UNSC meets behind closed doors to discuss Sinirlioglu’s report on Afghanistan Ariana News12:43Afghanistan UN

China presents UN with vague Mideast peace plan as US promotes its own role in easing Gaza war Stripes19:47Middle East UN Israel

China unveils mideast peace plan at UN Security Council Oneindia19:39Middle East UN Israel

N.Korea defends satellite launch at UN as Kim takes images of Pentagon The Defense Post09:18US/North Korea UN North Korea

N Korea claims new satellite took photos of White House, Pentagon Radio Free Asia02:59US/North Korea UN North Korea

WikiLeaks

Squad and Marjorie Taylor Greene join 16 lawmakers calling on Biden to free Julian Assange Fox News17:15Julian Assange Marjorie Taylor Greene US Politics

'Withdraw the U.S. extradition request': Julian Assange case unites Squad and maga member Yahoo! UK & Ireland21:45Julian Assange England

Naples, Italy becomes the First Major City in the World to Grant Honorary Citizenship to Julian Assange CounterPunch05:58Julian Assange Italy Press Freedom

Naples becomes the First Major City in the World to Grant Honorary Citizenship to Julian Assange ZMagazine17:40Julian Assange Italy Press Freedom

Ocasio-Cortez, Greene among lawmakers urging Biden to drop Assange extradition, prosecution The Hill18:58Julian Assange Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez US Politics

World Food Programme

Gaza ‘on brink of famine’, need to get more aid in: UN food body chief India Today04:14Cindy McCain UN Israel

UN World Food Programme chief warns of ‘catastrophic famine’ in Gaza Scroll.in14:18Cindy McCain UN Israel

Tunisian actress Hend Sabri quits as WFP role over use of hunger as ‘weapon of war’ in Gaza The Arab Weekly11:10Hend Sabri Tunisia Protests Tunisian Politics

Tunisian film star Hend Sabri quits as World Food Programme ambassador over Gaza war The New Indian Express02:47Hend Sabri Tunisia Protests Tunisian Politics

WFP appeals for $27.5 million to support Afghan returnees Ariana News07:59Afghanistan

WFP: $27.5m urgently needed to support returnees Pajhwok07:50Afghanistan

The climate crisis doesn't have to be a hunger crisis, says WFP ReliefWeb (Press Release)13:28Food Manufacturers COP28 Food & Drink

WFP warns world not to sleep on climate crisis impacts City Review09:49Food Manufacturers COP28 Food & Drink

Hunger crisis threatens Chad as funding for food aid falters Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:05Sudan Food Security World Migration

Chad: WFP runs out of money to feed refugees in Chad AllAfrica14:00Sudan Food Security World Migration

World Health Organization

“Mystery” pneumonia in China is mix of common respiratory germs, WHO says Ars Technica00:05
Ahf calls for China's full transparency on spike in respiratory illnesses Business Wire (Press Release)23:13
Is China muddling response to cold and flu spike? Deutsche Welle16:26
China’s “mystery” outbreak likely a post-Covid surge of common winter germs Ars Technica23:11
Reports of a mystery virus in China might bring back bad memories. But here's what appears to be going on ABC Online20:06