Russia issues nuclear warning to the West, US 'pumps' another $375 million into Ukraine, Middle East on brink of all-out conflict

The UK announced new sanctions against Russia, Indonesia proposed solutions to reduce tensions in the East Sea, China called the US the biggest threat to the world, Venezuela suspended direct flights to Chile... are some of the outstanding international events in the past 24 hours.

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike on a southern Lebanese village on September 25. (Source: AFP)

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

Asia-Pacific

*Indonesia seizes 5 foreign vessels for illegal fishing: Xinhua news agency quoted a senior official from the Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries as saying on September 26 that Indonesia has seized 5 foreign vessels for illegal fishing in the country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

According to Pung Nugroho Saksono, Director of the Ministry of Marine Resources and Fisheries Supervision, the five detained vessels include four Philippine-flagged vessels and one Malaysian-flagged vessel. According to statistics, in the first eight months of 2024, Indonesia has detained 21 foreign-flagged vessels for illegal fishing in its waters. (THX)

*China is willing to resolve disputes with the EU: On September 26, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said that both China and the European Union (EU) have shown political goodwill in resolving disputes through consultation.

This was the statement of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson when answering the media's question about the recent consultation between Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and Vice President and Trade Commissioner of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis on the bloc's anti-subsidy lawsuit related to Chinese electric vehicles.

The spokesman stressed that China is "very sincere" in resolving disputes properly through dialogue and consultation. However, the official noted: "At the same time, we are also resolute in protecting the legitimate interests of Chinese companies." (AFP)

*China's Defense Ministry calls the US the biggest threat to the world: Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang declared on September 26 that the US is the biggest threat to world peace and the source of war and conflict.

Zhang Xiaogang asserted that in recent years, the US has viewed the Chinese military from the perspective of competition and threat, and has exaggerated and hyped up the so-called “China military threat” in an effort to justify the expansion of its military power. (Sputnik)

*Indonesia proposes solutions to reduce tensions in the East Sea: Antara News on September 25 quoted Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Pahala Mansury as saying that countries need to cooperate to promote green economic development in the East Sea to prevent the region from becoming a war theater for superpowers.

Speaking at the Jakarta Political Forum 2024, Mr. Pahala affirmed that ASEAN has reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation in developing the blue economy. The development of the blue economy in the East Sea can be expanded by attracting the participation of related countries, such as China.

According to Mr. Pahala, cooperation in developing a blue economy in the South China Sea region can also support supply chain resilience and industrial growth. Three principles are applied in the framework of developing an ASEAN blue economy: value-added, inclusiveness and sustainability. (Antara News)

*IMF approves $7 billion loan to Pakistan: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board on September 25 agreed to lend Pakistan $7 billion to shore up its ailing economy, approving a bailout package that Islamabad has promised will be the last it receives from the organization.

In a statement, the IMF said the three-year lending program "will require appropriate policies and reforms" to support Pakistan's ongoing efforts to strengthen its economy "and create the conditions for stronger, more inclusive and sustainable growth." (AFP)

*China declares no change in nuclear policy: Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said on September 26 that testing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was "legal and normal", and affirmed that Beijing would not change its nuclear policy, after China's ICBM launch caused a backlash from regional powers.

Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Mr. Zhang Xiaogang emphasized: "The ICBM launch is to test the performance of our weapons and training. This is a legal and normal activity for military training purposes...

China announced the rare test on September 25 - its first in four decades - and said the missile carried a dummy warhead. (AFP)

Europe

*UK announces new sanctions against Russia: On September 26, the British Government announced that it had imposed sanctions on five new ships and two other shipping units as part of sanctions against Russia.

Earlier this month, Britain announced sanctions on 10 vessels belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" - vessels believed to be using illegal methods to evade Western restrictions on Russian oil.

Over the past year, the number of tankers carrying cargoes that are not regulated or insured by the usual Western suppliers has increased. (Reuters)

*Russian President Issues Nuclear Warning to the West: On September 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that his country could use nuclear weapons if attacked by any country and that any conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power would be considered a collective attack.

President Putin stated: "Some people propose that an act of aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, but with the participation or support of a nuclear state, be considered their joint attack on the Russian Federation."

In addition, President Putin affirmed that Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if Russia or Belarus is the subject of aggression, including conventional weapons. (Reuters)

*China and Ukraine resume economic and trade cooperation: During a meeting on September 25 on the sidelines of the United Nations in New York with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced that Beijing and Kiev have resumed economic and trade cooperation, overcoming the side effects of the conflict in Ukraine on practical cooperation.

Wang Yi noted that in the first half of this year, trade between the two countries increased by 17 percent year-on-year. According to Chinese customs data, trade between the two countries from January to August 2024 reached about 5.8 billion USD, while in 2022 it reached 7.65 billion USD and in 2023 it stood at 6.81 billion USD. (THX)

*Russia conducts UAV airstrikes on Kiev: Kiev city officials confirmed that on September 26, Russia conducted an attack using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the Ukrainian capital Kiev, causing damage to civilian infrastructure.

Serhiy Popko, head of the local military administration, said more than a dozen Iranian-made attack drones had been spotted in the city's skies, most of which had been shot down.

On the same day, the Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that its forces destroyed 66 attack drones and four cruise missiles launched by Russia during the nighttime airstrikes. According to Ukrainian officials, Russian forces launched a total of 78 Iranian-made drones and six missiles across various areas of the country. (Reuters)

*Ukraine accuses Russia of plotting to attack nuclear power plants: At the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of planning to attack Ukrainian nuclear power plants, warning of possible catastrophic consequences.

Mr Zelensky said Ukraine's intelligence agency had just provided an alarming report that Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to be plotting to attack nuclear power plants and related infrastructure, in order to disconnect them from Ukraine's national power grid.

Russia is using satellites to gather detailed images and information about Ukraine's nuclear infrastructure, Zelensky said, warning that any serious breakdown in the energy system could lead to a nuclear disaster. (AFP)

Middle East – Africa

*Israeli Foreign Minister Rejects Ceasefire Proposal: Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on September 26 rejected ceasefire proposals in Lebanon after the US and France called for a 21-day halt in fighting to allow time for a diplomatic solution.

In a statement posted on social network X, Mr. Katz emphasized: "There will be no ceasefire in the north. We will continue to fight against the terrorist organization Hezbollah with all our strength until victory is achieved and the people in the north can return home safely."

Earlier, the US, the European Union (EU) and other allies including several Arab countries made a joint call for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah killed hundreds of people and displaced tens of thousands. (Sputniknews)

*Iran: Middle East on the brink of a full-scale conflict: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on September 26 that the Middle East region is on the brink of a full-scale conflict.

"Israel must immediately stop its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. No peace guarantee can be achieved without a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip," Araghchi told reporters.

The UN Security Council must take urgent measures to stop Israel's war, promote a ceasefire and save innocent lives. Otherwise, a full-scale conflict could erupt in the region," (TASS)

*Israel attacks more than 2,000 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon: On September 25, the Israeli army announced that they had attacked more than 2,000 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in the past 3 days.

Earlier, the Islamic Resistance Movement militia group in Iraq claimed that its UAVs targeted Israel's Eliat area on September 25.

A pro-Iranian militia group operating in Iraq, called the Hezbollah Brigades, on the same day called for increased attacks on Israel amid rising tensions over the conflict in Gaza and clashes between Israel and Hezbollah forces. (AFP)

America - Latin America

*China retaliates against Canada's tariffs: China's Ministry of Commerce said on September 26 that China has launched an anti-discrimination investigation into restrictions imposed by Canada, including additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products.

This month, Beijing also announced plans to investigate Canadian canola imports after Ottawa joined the United States and the European Union in imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and 25% tariffs on Chinese aluminum and steel.

Trade tensions between the two countries escalated this week after Canada said it was “absolutely” considering banning Chinese-made software in electric vehicles. (Reuters)

*Venezuela suspends direct flights to Chile: On September 25, the Chilean government expressed regret over Venezuela's decision to suspend direct flights between the two countries, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries that arose over the results of the presidential election in Venezuela.

In a statement posted the same day, the Chilean Foreign Ministry said, “This is a unilateral decision that leaves the nearly 800,000 Venezuelans residing in Chile in a vulnerable situation.” Chile also called this “an unjustified act” and expressed “regret” about it.

Venezuela has suspended direct flights to Panama, the Dominican Republic and Peru, from July 31, to reject “interference by right-wing governments” in the country’s presidential election. (AFP)

*US provides another $375 million in aid to Ukraine: On September 25, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $375 million military aid package for Ukraine, including High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers, cluster munitions, and light tactical vehicles.

Mr. Blinken also reiterated Washington's support for Kiev, adding that "the United States and the international coalition we have assembled will continue to stand with Ukraine."

Under President Joe Biden, the US has provided about $175 billion in military and economic aid to Ukraine since February 2022. (AFP)

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