The World and Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable world news this morning, October 23.
Asia
AFP. Iraqi security forces killed senior leader of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) group Jassim al-Mazrouei in a raid in the Hamrin Mountains in the north of the country.
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| According to a UN report in July 2024, there are still about 1,500-3,000 IS fighters operating in Iraq and Syria. (Source: RAND) |
HINDUSTAN TIMES. As many as 30 domestic and international flights of several Indian airlines, such as IndiGo, Vistara and Air India, have received bomb threats.
YONHAP. South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck Soo and new Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto agreed to strengthen cooperation in defense, electric vehicles and infrastructure.
KYODO. From mid-2024, Japan's aviation industry will face many difficulties amid a lack of fuel to operate flights.
BANGKOK POST. The Ministry of Finance of Thailand is working with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to improve the social welfare database to ensure transparency and prevent fraud.
STRAITS TIMES. Singapore has blocked access to 10 websites linked to foreign elements that could be used to carry out "hostile" activities against the Southeast Asian country.
STRAITS TIMES. During its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, Malaysia is committed to building strategic trust among nations through dialogue, diplomacy and goodwill.
Europe
EURONEWS. Norway's Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl announced that the country will extend internal border controls until November 11.
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In early October, Norway decided to implement internal border controls due to increased security threats. (Source: The Local Germany) |
SPUTNIK. The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the German Ambassador to express its protest at the opening of a new NATO naval command center in the Baltic Sea region.
INTERFAX. Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers performed a routine flight over international waters in the Sea of Japan.
BILD. Germany detects the first case of infection with a new variant of the monkeypox virus (mpox).
SKY NEWS. One person was killed and 15 injured when two trains collided in rural Wales.
TASS. Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan (Russia).
BARRON'S. Greek sailors began a two-day strike demanding a 12% pay increase, leading to the nationwide shutdown of ferry services to islands.
America
INFOBAE. A group of 27 former Latin American heads of state asked the presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia to recognize the election of Edmundo González Urrutia, the Venezuelan opposition candidate.
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| Former Latin American heads of state say there was “fraud” in Mexico’s presidential election on July 28. (Source: CTV News) |
REUTERS. The United States is closely monitoring a “dark fleet” of restricted oil tankers that are loading and unloading cargo in Southeast Asian waters.
CNN. A bloody shooting occurred in Washington state, USA, leaving 5 people dead, including 3 children.
AFP. A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to more than 20 years in prison after he was convicted of taking bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht.
Africa
AFP. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he considered Russia a “ valued ally ” and friend.
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| South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 22. (Source: Arab News) |
THE NATIONAL NEWS. Egypt strongly opposes Israel's plan for "post-war Gaza", which includes establishing a buffer zone in northern Gaza and forcing Palestinians to move closer to the border with Egypt.
AFRICAN NEWS. Water shortages are becoming a major challenge for the South African city of Johannesburg, as temperatures begin to rise as summer begins.
ANADOLU. Tunisia's re-elected President Kais Saied has been sworn in at the headquarters of the People's Representative Council, the Tunisian Parliament.
Oceania
SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA. Australia will boost its air and missile defense capabilities under a $7 billion (US$4.7 billion) advanced long-range missile deal with the United States.
9NEWS. According to a report by the US software company ZeroBounce, Australia has risen to the top 10 list of countries using artificial intelligence (AI) the most in the world.
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