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Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea, urged military and defense industry leaders to prioritize seamless coalition networks during the 2026 TechNet Indo-Pacific conference in Honolulu.

The Peruvian replenishment oiler BAP Tacna (ARL-158) departed Naval Station Norfolk today for its homeport, concluding a successful five-month deployment in support of U.S. Navy Atlantic replenishment services.

Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to sign two blanket agreements between Finland and the United States on exchange and liaison officers.

Algeria launched a second operation Sunday to remove radioactive waste from a former French nuclear test site in the Sahara Desert, its Defense Ministry said, accusing Paris of withholding information needed for the cleanup.

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Noting the significance of holding today's press conference on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the representative of Latvia - President of the Security Council for November - told correspondents that the month will feature a signature event on conflict resolution and technological change during her country's first and only presidency.

Hamas uses the anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration to draw international attention to Israeli aggression and violations in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East al-Quds.

For many people in south Lebanon, UNIFIL has been part of daily life for decades, supporting local services, creating jobs and helping communities meet essential needs through years of uncertainty and conflict. As the mission's mandate approaches its end on 31 December 2026, the challenges facing these communities remain, as does the need for stability and recovery.

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The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Tomoko Akane, today addressed the United Nations General Assembly to present the Court's annual report, outlining key judicial developments, reparations activities, cooperation efforts, and the challenges facing the institution. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the President addressed General Assembly by way of a pre-recorded video, following the United States' imposition of sanctions against the Court on 9 October 2026.

"The European Union strongly condemns the Houthis' continued military escalation in Yemen and their attacks against Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure."

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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan expresses its serious concern over reports that the United States intends to transfer certain Afghan refugees to Pakistan who have so far been unable to obtain legal residency documents in that country.

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever submitted his resignation to King Philippe on Monday after his five-party coalition failed to agree on the 2027 budget, but the monarch deferred a decision and announced consultations with coalition leaders, Anadolu Agency reported.