Ecuador suspends Vice President, Russia pledges to help Africa fight terrorism

The World and Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable world news this morning, November 11.

Asia

YONHAP. ​​With the rise of electric and eco-friendly vehicles, the market share of diesel vehicles in Korea has fallen to a 20-year low, with the number of imported diesel vehicles falling more than 65% in 2024.

The sharp decline in diesel imports was partly due to the 2015 Volkswagen scandal, when it was discovered to have used “defeat devices” to cheat emissions tests. (Source: Getty)

KOREA TIMES. The Korean National Police Agency identified more than 4,700 minors involved in online gambling activities last year.

JAPAN TIMES. Nobuyuki Baba, chairman of the opposition Nippon Ishin Party (Japan Innovation Party), announced that his party will not cooperate with the government of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

THX. Mr. Wu Weihua, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, attended the 10th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit and visited Brazil.

AKP. President of the Cambodian Senate Hun Sen will deliver a special speech on building peace through a “win-win” policy at the 11th International Parliamentary Conference for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP).

MALAY MAIL. Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin assessed that the submarine KD Tun Razak is in very good condition and is capable of operating effectively.

JAKARTA POST. During President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Beijing, several Indonesian companies signed science contracts worth more than $10 billion with Chinese corporations.

REUTERS. Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi will visit Iran on November 13 to consult with the country's officials.

Europe

EEAS. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel affirmed that the bloc is committed to maintaining its support for Ukraine.

Mr. Josep Borrell emphasized that US President Joe Biden has 2 more months to determine the policy on Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. (Source: EEAS)

SPUTNIK. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will continue to support Africa in a wide range of areas, including the fight against terrorism.

EFE. Tens of thousands of people in many Spanish cities took to the streets to protest the government's poor response to the recent historic floods.

BNS. The Council of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) approved the agreement to form a ruling coalition with the Nemunas Dawn Party (PPNA) and the Democratic Alliance "For Lithuania" (DSVL).

TASS. According to the Central Bank of Russia, the country's gold bullion reserves in October reached a new record high of $207.7 billion.

THX. A Boeing 787-9 of Hainan Airlines (China) had to make an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport in Rome, Italy due to an engine fire shortly after takeoff.

America

CNN. Wildfires in the northeastern United States continue to spread to the suburbs of New York City, causing air quality in the city and surrounding areas to deteriorate.

Hundreds of wildfires have broken out in New Jersey and Connecticut in recent weeks. (Source: Getty)

AFP. Washington and Mexico signed an agreement to prevent water shortages in the arid southern states of the US and ensure a stable supply of river water to Mexico.

REUTERS. Ecuador has temporarily suspended Vice President Veronica Abad from office over allegations of serious disciplinary violations in her role as Ecuador's ambassador to Israel.

BBC. A serious shooting occurred at Los Cantaritos bar in the city of Querétaro, central Mexico, leaving at least 10 people dead and 7 others injured.

BARRON'S. In an effort to become a pioneer in the fight against climate change, Brazil has adjusted its greenhouse gas emission reduction target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

AFP. Peru's Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Ursula León expressed confidence that negotiations will be concluded and a free trade agreement (FTA) with India will be signed by 2025.

Africa

WAM. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the war in Sudan has led to a serious crisis with more than 3 million people forced to flee to neighboring countries.

The conflict in Sudan, which broke out in April 2023, has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people. (Source: Getty)

REUTERS. The Sudanese government has denied US accusations that it is blocking humanitarian aid deliveries to people affected by internal conflict.

CRTV. The governor of Ouest region, Augustine Awa Fonka, said 12 bodies had been found after a landslide hit a road in western Cameroon.

AFRICAN NEWS. The new botanical garden in Sendelingsdrif, Northern Cape province, is now a " living bank" of South Africa's native succulent plants.

Oceania

AFP. Warships of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) docked at Banyuwangi port, East Java, Indonesia to participate in a large-scale joint exercise between the two countries.

ABC. Staff working in the Australian Parliament have made 30 complaints of serious workplace misconduct in the past nine months.

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