Russia denies fake news about Dnipro River, former British Prime Minister suddenly reappears

Russia criticizes "double standards" on Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister implicitly admits one thing, America is concerned about this... are some notable international news in the past 24 hours.

Former Prime Minister David Cameron returns to the British Government as Foreign Secretary. (Source: Reuters)

The World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some of the day's international news highlights.

* Russia accuses the West of double standards in Ukraine, Gaza : On November 13, Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Dmitry Polyanskiy said: "Our Western colleagues have shed crocodile tears in many cases in Ukraine, where the situation is much more questionable and problematic. They do not even dare to be frank when talking about Israel's actions."

According to him, the US's unwillingness to ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and opposition to any action by the UN Security Council could "endanger" the ground operations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Gaza Strip. (Sputnik)

* Russian Defense Ministry denies false information about troop movements in Dnipro: On November 13, the Ministry said: "The dissemination of false information about the 'relocation' of troops in the Dnipro region, allegedly on behalf of the press center of the Russian Defense Ministry, is a provocation."

Earlier, two Russian state news agencies published information that Moscow was moving troops to “more favorable positions” east of the Dnipro River in Ukraine, but retracted the information a few minutes later.

The unusual incident highlights the disarray in the Russian military and state media over how they report on the situation in southern Ukraine. Earlier on November 10, the Russian military said it had blocked Ukraine’s efforts to build a bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River and nearby islands. ( RBC)

* Mr. Zelensky warned of the risk of Russia stepping up attacks on Ukraine's power grid: On November 12, the Ukrainian President recalled the Russian military's attacks on the country's power grid, leaving thousands of households without heating or without electricity in cold weather for long periods of time.

“We must be prepared for the possibility that they may increase the number of drone or missile attacks on infrastructure. All attention should be on defense… on everything Ukraine can do to make it easier for its people to get through this winter and to improve the capabilities of the army,” he warned. (AFP)

* Germany to double military aid to Ukraine next year : On November 12, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that the Berlin government will double military aid to Kiev in 2024, to 8 billion Euros (8.5 billion USD).

In an interview with German channel ARD , the official said: "This is a strong signal to Ukraine, showing that we will not abandon them," in the context of international attention being focused on the Hamas-Israel conflict. (AFP)

* Israel: Rocket launches from the Gaza Strip have decreased sharply : On November 13, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that from October 15 to 21, they received 818 warnings, from October 22 to 28, there were 802 warnings, and from October 29 to November 4, it decreased to 582 warnings.

During the week of November 5-12, the number of alerts dropped to 455. However, the IDF has recently recorded an increase in alerts related to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel, as well as several rocket and IAV attacks, allegedly launched by the Houthis, on southern Israel. However, the IDF believes that Hamas still has a large stockpile of missiles for a long-term conflict. However, the IDF’s incursion and gradual control of the northern Gaza Strip has made it more difficult for Palestinian militants to launch rockets into Israel.

Previously, in the first four hours of October 7 alone, Hamas launched 3,000 rockets. To date, the IDF has recorded a total of about 7,000 rockets launched into Israel. In the first week from October 7 to 14, the Israel Homeland Defense Command issued 3,523 warnings, mainly of rocket launches, some UAV attacks and suspected infiltration forces. (VNA)

* Israeli Prime Minister hints at possibility of reaching hostage release agreement : On November 12, in an interview with the program “Meet the Press” on NBC (USA), Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu shared: “We heard that there was going to be an agreement of this kind or that kind. Then we knew that it was all nonsense. But as soon as we launched the ground operation, everything started to change.”

Referring to a potential deal to free more hostages, Netanyahu said such a deal was possible, but declined to provide specifics. “I think the less I talk about it, the more I increase the chances that it will come true,” he said.

In related news, speaking on Channel 14 (Israel) on the same day, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced that the country would continue its military campaign in the Gaza Strip and protect its national security even without international support. He affirmed: “First of all, we have seen unprecedented support for Israel on the international stage. Dozens of world leaders and foreign ministers have come here and expressed solidarity. But I must be very clear that even without that trust, we will still aim to achieve the two goals we set: eliminating Hamas and releasing all hostages.” (AFP/Sputnik)

* Palestinian official rejects Israel's attempt to " separate Gaza from the West Bank" : On November 12, the spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Mr. Nabil Abu Rudeineh, emphasized that the Gaza Strip is an inseparable part of Palestine, under the jurisdiction of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). According to him, Israel's attempt to separate Gaza from the West Bank will fail and is not allowed, regardless of any pressure or threat.

In addition, the official urged Israel to “stop its aggression” against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, calling on the US to take immediate action to prevent conflicts there. In addition, Mr. Abu Rudeineh also emphasized that security and stability in the region and the world “can only be achieved by ending the Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders.”

Earlier in the day, PLO Executive Committee Secretary General Hussein Al-Sheikh criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for mentioning maintaining security control over Gaza after the current conflict ends. (Xinhua)

* The US is concerned about the Israeli attack on Al-Shifa hospital: On November 13, speaking to CBS (US) news program, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said: "The US does not want to see gunfights in hospitals, where innocent people, patients being treated, are caught in the crossfire. We have actively consulted with IDF officials on this issue."

The official backed Israel's assessment that Hamas used hospitals as hideouts and used civilians as "human shields" against attacks.

Regarding the situation in the post-conflict Gaza Strip, Mr. Sullivan reiterated the basic principles that the US has set forth: No reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, no forced displacement of Palestinians, no reduction of the territory of the Gaza Strip, and ensuring that the territory is never turned into a base for future extremism. Finally, he wants Palestinians to have control over both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Previously, according to the IDF, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip, Al-Shifa, was suspected of being an important Hamas stronghold, even holding some hostages in tunnels deep under the hospital. The hospital has now stopped operating due to the attack and no longer has fuel to run the generator. However, there are still about 2,500 patients and Palestinian civilians trapped inside. (Reuters)

* Saudi Arabia continues to send relief goods to the Gaza Strip : On November 12, the country's fourth flight carrying relief goods arrived at Egypt's El Arish International Airport, carrying 35 tons of various relief goods including food and tents.

The donation is part of a fundraising campaign to help Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, initiated by Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman. According to Saudi Arabian media, the aid shipment reflects the country's spirit of standing side by side with the Palestinian people in the crisis, to overcome the current difficult times.

The charity campaign to support the Palestinian people through the Sahem foundation of the King Salman Humanitarian Relief and Relief Center (KS Relief) has received donations of up to 461,714,848 riyals (123 million USD). (TTXVN)

Southeast Asia

* The Indonesian Election Commission announced the presidential candidates : On November 13, Indonesian General Elections Commissioner (KPU) Idham Holik announced that the three couples Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar, Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud MD and Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka are eligible to run for the election on February 14, 2024.

The first pair includes former Jakarta Governor Anies and his running mate Muhaimin, chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) - the largest Islamic party in Indonesia and has ties to the 40 million-member Muslim organization.

The second pair, Mr Ganjar, former governor of Central Java province, and Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud, are backed by a coalition led by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), the country's largest party.

Mr Prabowo, the current defence minister and chairman of Gerindra, Indonesia's third-largest party, and Mr Rakan, the mayor of Solo and the eldest son of President Joko Widodo, are backed by a broad coalition of nine political parties.

The official campaign phase is scheduled to begin on November 28. The day before, the results of the draw to determine the order of the pairs of candidates on the ballot will be announced. The winner will be sworn in in October of the same year.

The latest poll results released by Indikator Politik (Indonesia) on November 12 showed that the support rate for the Prabowo-Raka couple reached 39.7%, up from 36.1% previously. In contrast, the support rate for the Ganjar-Mafud couple dropped to 30% from 33.7%, ahead of the Anies-Muhaimin couple (24.4%). (VNA)

South Asia

* Senior Chinese official to visit Maldives, Sri Lanka: On November 13, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said that Chinese Special Envoy and State Councilor Shen Yiqin will visit Maldives from November 15-18 and attend the inauguration ceremony of the host country's new president Mohamed Muizzu, which is scheduled to be held on November 17 in Male.

According to the spokesperson, Ms. Tham Di Cam visited Maldives at the invitation of Mr. Mohamed Muizzu himself. From November 18-21, this Chinese State Councilor will also visit Sri Lanka at the invitation of the Sri Lankan Government. (Xinhua)

Northeast Asia

* Japan calls on China to release citizen accused of espionage : On November 13, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu stated: "We learned that on November 3, a 12-year prison sentence was imposed on a Japanese man in his 50s, who was arrested in July 2019, after his appeal was rejected" at a court in China's Hunan Province. Tokyo continues to provide all possible assistance from the perspective of protecting its citizens.

China has previously sentenced a Japanese national, an employee of Astellas Pharma, a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company, to 12 years in prison for espionage. The man was a Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma, a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company. The Chinese Foreign Ministry declined to provide further details.

According to Tokyo, since China's revised anti-espionage law came into effect in 2015, Beijing authorities have detained at least 17 Japanese people. (AFP)

* Russia warns Poland about this action: On November 13, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Poland's deployment of a new tank battalion to Brest, near the Belarusian border, would increase tensions. However, he made it clear that "allies" in Minsk would do everything necessary to ensure security.

Earlier, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced that the mission of the new tank battalion is to coordinate with infantry divisions in the region to create an effective barrier to prevent threats from the East. (Reuters)

* Former British Prime Minister becomes Foreign Secretary: On November 13, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled his cabinet for the first time in nearly 13 months in power.

After sacking Home Secretary Suella Braverman amid public and internal pressure over her criticism of the police handling of a pro-Palestinian rally, Mr Sunak appointed Foreign Secretary James Cleverly as Home Secretary to replace her.

Notably, in parallel with transferring Mr. James Cleverly, Prime Minister Sunak decided to appoint former Prime Minister David Cameron as Foreign Secretary.

The move came as a surprise to the British public and politicians. Cameron resigned as Prime Minister after the 2016 Brexit referendum and has not been active in politics since. Most recently, he criticised Sunak's decision to cancel the HS2 high-speed rail project linking Birmingham and Manchester. Observers therefore see the appointment of Cameron as a compromise between Sunak and the moderates in the ruling Conservative Party, who are dissatisfied with the government's somewhat assertive policies on immigration, police and housing.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt remains in his post in this major cabinet reshuffle, despite his disagreement with Prime Minister Sunak on the budget.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's sweeping cabinet reshuffle is seen as both a reactive measure and a strategy to attract allies and remove ministers who have not met expectations. (Reuters)

* Israel: Opposition leader does not support overthrowing Mr. Netanyahu: On November 13, Israeli state television (KAN) reported that the leader of the opposition National Coalition party, former Defense Minister Benny Gantz, opposes political moves to overthrow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at this time.

There is currently criticism in Israeli society that the Israeli leader has not taken personal responsibility for the security lapses that led to the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7. Many former officials and Israeli citizens also marched, demanding that Mr. Netanyahu resign in the midst of the conflict.

In response to the above move, Mr. Gantz said that it is impossible to replace the prime minister in the middle of the conflict. According to him, negotiating or pressuring to overthrow Mr. Netanyahu at this time is “nothing more than an illusion.”

Mr. Gantz is the chairman of the opposition National Coalition party, and has been in the unity cabinet since October 11. He is currently showing high prestige in handling the Hamas conflict in the south and the conflict with Hezbollah in the north . (Times of Israel)

* US confirms airstrikes in eastern Syria : On November 12, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin issued a statement confirming that on the same day, President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes on Iran-backed armed groups in eastern Syria.

“Today (November 12), US military forces conducted precision strikes on facilities in eastern Syria used by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran-aligned groups in response to repeated attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria. The strikes targeted a training facility and safe house near the cities of Abu Kamal and Mayadin,” the statement said.

According to the statement, “The President (Biden) has no higher priority than the safety of American personnel. He is directing today’s action to ensure that the United States will protect itself, its personnel, and its interests.”

Earlier, the White House chief warned that the US was ready to carry out further attacks, if necessary, against groups that Washington said were funded by Iran and carried out attacks on US forces in the Middle East. According to the Pentagon, US troops in Syria and Iraq have been attacked about 50 times since October 17. On October 26, two US Air Force F-16 fighter jets bombed IRGC weapons and ammunition depots. There are currently 900 US troops stationed in Syria and another 2,500 in Iraq. (TASS)

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