In a significant diplomatic move, the Foreign Ministers of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, and Egypt, Badr Abdel-Aty, have signed a joint declaration following the inaugural meeting of the Joint Planning Group in Ankara. This bilateral mechanism, co-chaired by both ministers, was established under a joint declaration signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on February 14, 2024, in Cairo. The primary objective of this mechanism is to lay the groundwork for the next meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. At the regional level, the Foreign Ministers emphasized the necessity of fostering peace and stability in the Middle East. They highlighted the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, held on October 13, 2025, and discussed a comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza. Both nations reaffirmed their support for the Palestinian people and expressed their backing for the upcoming International Conference on the Recovery and Reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, which is set to take place in Egypt.
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Venezuela ends election of Bolivarian Base Committees
In a significant move to reshape its grassroots organization, Venezuela’s ruling party, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), is transitioning from individual to collective leadership. President Nicolas Maduro described this shift as the emergence of a ‘new organizational theory of the Bolivarian Revolution,’ aimed at empowering the people and inspiring others to adopt similar models. The announcement was made during Maduro’s weekly TV program, ‘Con el Mazo Dando,’ where PSUV Secretary General Diosdado Cabello confirmed the conclusion of the CBBI (Bolivarian Committees of Integral Struggle) elections and the proposal of a committee to oversee this leadership transformation. Maduro revealed that 145,465 CBBI units were established over the weekend, with over three million Venezuelans participating in forming these foundational structures. These committees are expected to revolutionize party activities at the grassroots level. The swearing-in ceremony for more than 260,000 CBBI members nationwide is set for November 15, with the goal of mobilizing over six million individuals committed to nation-building. The next phase involves creating the Network of Comprehensive Base Bolivarian Committees, which will pave the way for establishing over 47,000 Community Commands across the country.
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OECS Data for Decision Making Project — Specific Procurement Notice
The Government of Grenada, with financial support from the World Bank, has launched a procurement initiative under the OECS Data for Decision Making Project. This initiative aims to acquire essential IT equipment and accessories to bolster the project’s implementation in Grenada. The Central Statistical Office, operating under the Ministry of Mobilisation, Implementation and Transformation, is overseeing the procurement process and has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to eligible suppliers worldwide. The required items include high-performance laptops, professional laptops, laptop backpacks, a computer repair toolkit, a video conferencing camera, wired headsets, and USB Type-C chargers. All goods must be delivered to the Central Statistical Office in St. George’s, Grenada, within eight weeks of contract signing. The bidding process adheres to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025) and is open to all qualified suppliers. Bids must be submitted electronically by 3 pm AST on December 5, 2025, via Grenada’s procurement system. Late submissions will not be considered. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Erisa Bleasdille, Procurement Officer at the Central Procurement Unit. This procurement effort underscores Grenada’s commitment to enhancing data-driven decision-making capabilities with the support of international funding and collaboration.
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Türkiye recovers body of last victim of plane crash
Following extensive search operations at the crash site of a military cargo plane, authorities have successfully recovered the body of the twentieth victim, as confirmed in an official press release. The tragic incident involved a C-130 aircraft belonging to the Turkish Air Force, which crashed while returning from Azerbaijan to Turkish territory. The Ministry of Defense had earlier confirmed the deaths of all 20 military personnel on board. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced the retrieval of the aircraft’s black box and the initiation of a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The investigation is being conducted in coordination with authorities from Azerbaijan and Georgia. Official reports indicate that search and rescue teams from both countries located the wreckage in a remote, mountainous area, where technical inspections are currently underway.
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Vietnam’s Parliament approves socio-economic development plan 2026
Vietnam has unveiled a comprehensive economic resolution aimed at fostering sustainable growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability. The document prioritizes controlling inflation, ensuring key economic balances, and elevating per capita GDP to a range of US$5,400 to US$5,500. Additionally, the resolution outlines specific sectoral goals, including increasing the manufacturing and processing industry’s contribution to GDP to approximately 24.96 percent and maintaining an average Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth rate of around 4.5 percent.
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Cuba condemns comprehensive economic warfare program from US
In a recent broadcast on the Razones de Cuba (Reasons of Cuba) program, the Cuban government leveled serious allegations against what it described as a coordinated scheme of currency trafficking and tax evasion. The operation, allegedly orchestrated by Cuban-born individuals based in the United States and other countries, is said to be funded by US taxpayer money. The accusations specifically targeted El Toque, a digital media outlet that claims independence and provides economic, legal, and public service information to Cuban communities. The program highlighted the allocation of funds to Media Plux Experience and Mas Voces Foundations, companies registered under the name of El Toque’s director, Jose Jasan Nieves. These funds are reportedly used to promote non-state economic actors and facilitate illegal currency trafficking in Cuba. The broadcast also presented evidence of actions taken in 2024 by Xavier Billingsley, Deputy Chief of Public Affairs at the US Embassy in Havana, and implicated several individuals in operations aimed at exacerbating Cuba’s inflationary crisis. Cuban officials asserted that these allegations corroborate Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez’s October 2023 statement, which detailed Cuba’s investigation into the national inflationary phenomenon and its ties to a broader US-led economic warfare campaign. Razones de Cuba, a web platform established 15 years ago, continues to challenge narratives propagated by hegemonic media, positioning itself as a counterpoint to mainstream discourse.
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China: Latin Americans promote Global South voice and multipolarity
The Global South Academic Forum, a gathering of over 200 participants from 29 countries, served as a platform for critical discussions on cultural hegemony, global peace, and the challenges facing the Global South. Mexican researcher Ana Esther Ceceña emphasized the necessity of dismantling cultural dominance and fostering inclusive dialogues that engage diverse global voices. She provided a historical analysis of the rise and subsequent structural crisis of U.S. and Western power post-World War II. Randy Alonso, Director General of IDEAS Multimedios in Cuba, echoed these sentiments, advocating for a world rooted in peace and dialogue, while opposing fascism and xenophobia. Alonso highlighted the forum’s role in promoting inclusion and countering the media warfare led by the United States. Tica Moreno, representing the National Coordinating Body of the World March of Women, underscored the importance of shared perspectives on historical and contemporary issues, including the technological rivalry between China and the U.S. in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. Venezuelan professor Carlos Ron condemned U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, warning of the escalating threat of war in the region. The forum, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory against global fascism, also addressed the post-war international order and the pressing issues confronting the Global South.
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Cuba elected member of UNESCO Governing Councils
The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, witnessed the election of three new members to the Governing Council of the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC). Among the elected representatives were Cuba’s Maria Victoria Villavicencio, Uruguay’s Jose Maria Passarini, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Janeil Henry-Rose. These individuals will serve on the Council from 2025 to 2029, joining specialists from Brazil, Grenada, and Venezuela to form a regionally balanced team dedicated to academic collaboration and educational excellence. Cuba’s re-election to the Council underscores its enduring commitment to higher education, regional integration, and international cooperation. IESALC, the sole UNESCO Category I institute focused on higher education, plays a pivotal role in advancing inclusive, accessible, and quality education in Latin America and the Caribbean, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Cuba’s leadership in regional higher education is further highlighted by its early ratification of the Global Convention on the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications and its participation in the Regional Convention for Latin America and the Caribbean. This election reaffirms Cuba’s influential role in fostering South-South cooperation and sustainable development in the region.
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Indonesia: Diplomat highlights ASEAN’s defense of Cuban sovereignty
In a significant diplomatic gathering, Ambassador Gonzalez emphasized ASEAN’s unwavering support for Cuba’s annual resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which calls for the termination of the United States’ economic, financial, and commercial blockade. The ambassador’s remarks were delivered during a meeting with ASEAN member country representatives, attended by Deputy Secretary-General Nararya Soepaptro, at Jakarta’s Ciputra Hotel. This event coincided with the 5th anniversary of Cuba’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). Gonzalez highlighted that November 10 marked a pivotal moment in Cuba’s diplomatic history, symbolizing a new era of relations with ASEAN based on mutual respect, solidarity, and peaceful cooperation. She stressed that the TAC signing was not merely symbolic but a robust affirmation of principles, making Cuba the first Caribbean nation and the fifth in Latin America to join the treaty. This move, she noted, reinforced Cuba’s dedication to multilateralism, non-intervention, and conflict resolution. Gonzalez also pointed out that the treaty’s signing during the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated Cuba’s commitment to addressing shared global challenges such as public health, climate change, and natural disasters.
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Christy Guzman Freed of All Charges
In a significant legal development, 21-year-old Christy Guzman has been exonerated of all charges related to the manslaughter of Wilson Hernandez. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced the withdrawal of charges on November 13, 2025, following the emergence of new evidence that fundamentally altered the case’s trajectory. Deputy DPP Javier Chan issued the directive on November 10 after reviewing the updated findings. The evidence revealed that Hernandez was assaulting his partner, Dalia Vellos, when Guzman, Vellos’s sister, intervened with a licensed firearm. The bullet, intended to disarm Hernandez, tragically struck his torso, resulting in his death. The incident, which occurred off-camera, left the DPP with no grounds to challenge the account, prompting the decision to drop the charges. Guzman, initially denied bail in September, was later granted conditional release in October, requiring her to report to the Belmopan Police Station biweekly and surrender her travel documents. The case stemmed from a domestic dispute on August 31, during which surveillance footage captured Vellos and Guzman handling the firearm prior to the fatal shot.