Russia opens new strategic port in the Atlantic, Türkiye criticizes Israel, Indonesia seizes Malaysian fishing boat

Russia sets conditions for ending military campaign in Ukraine, Latin America refuses to impose sanctions against Russia, more than 500 people die in Lebanon, UN Security Council is requested to hold an urgent meeting, Russia and China conduct joint naval exercises in the Western Pacific... are some of the outstanding international events in the past 24 hours.

Traffic jams as people flee the city of Sidon, Lebanon, on September 23, fearing further conflict. (Source: AP)

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

Asia-Pacific

*North Korea accuses the US of increasing nuclear submarine threats: The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on September 24 that Kim Yo Jong - the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - criticized the presence of a US nuclear submarine in the South Korean port of Busan.

According to KCNA, Ms. Kim Yo Jong called the move evidence of the US's ambition to "show off strategic nuclear assets, flex its muscles and increase threats".

The USS Vermont submarine arrived at the naval base in Busan on September 23 to resupply and allow the crew to rest.

The above statements by the North Korean leader's sister were made after the foreign ministers of South Korea, the United States and Japan held talks on September 23 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session. (Reuters)

*Indonesia seizes a Malaysian fishing vessel: The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries announced on September 24 that it had seized an illegal Malaysian fishing vessel in the waters of North Kalimantan.

Director General of the Marine Resources and Fisheries Monitoring Agency Pung Nugroho Saksono said illegal fishing vessels use both Indonesian and Malaysian flags when entering the territories of other countries to evade the authorities. According to Pung Nugroho Saksono, the first sign of violation is the lack of a license.

Mr. Pung Nugroho emphasized that the authorities are strengthening measures to protect Indonesian waters, especially in handling marine and aquatic resources. (Strait Times)

*G7 reaffirms commitment to Indo-Pacific: On September 23, the Foreign Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized countries reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, based on the rule of law, inclusiveness, prosperity and security, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, peaceful resolution of disputes, fundamental freedoms and human rights.

In the joint statement, the G7 foreign ministers also reaffirmed the importance of cooperation with partners and regional organizations, especially the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (Auswaertiges-amt)

*Record high number of Chinese ships in the South China Sea: The number of Chinese ships swarming into the West Philippine Sea (the name the Philippines gives to part of the South China Sea) has risen to a record high for the third time this year. The increase is partly due to a fourfold increase in the number of Chinese ships near Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal).

At a press conference on September 24, Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said this was the largest increase ever.

Mr. Trinidad said that the presence of the Chinese Navy in the West Philippine Sea "is illegal" and the alarm about this was raised 25 years ago when China started land reclamation activities or started its illegal presence in the West Philippine Sea". (Philstar)

*Russia, China hold joint naval exercises in the Western Pacific: On September 24, Russia's Interfax news agency quoted the press service of the Pacific Fleet as saying that a fleet of warships from this force and the Chinese Navy entered the Sea of ​​Okhotsk in the Western Pacific to participate in a joint naval exercise.

During the sea voyage, the flotilla carried out joint maneuvers, countered unmanned vessels of a hypothetical enemy, conducted reconnaissance and monitored the situation on the water with the participation of the ship's helicopter. (Reuters)

Europe

*Russia opens new strategic port in the Atlantic: Russian military website reported that Moscow is preparing to open a new strategic port in the Atlantic thanks to a military cooperation agreement with the African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe.

The Russian government commission has approved a corresponding bill, which is expected to be voted on in the State Duma (lower house of parliament). If the bill is passed, it will be a major step for the Russian Navy, giving it access to a new port in the region.

Sao Tome and Principe, a small archipelago off the west coast of Africa, could become a key point for Russian naval operations in the Atlantic.

The opening of the port could serve not only military purposes, but also improve the Russian fleet's logistical capabilities in the region, especially in the current geopolitical situation and in the face of increasing restrictions on Russian ships' access to other countries' ports. (TASS)

*Russia accuses Ukraine of sending foreign mercenaries to Kursk: Major General Apty Alaudinov, Deputy Director of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces and commander of the Akhmat special forces, accused Ukraine of deploying foreign soldiers to several areas of Russia's Kursk province, especially the Sudzha region.

According to Mr. Alaudinov, these units have been involved in raids and coordinated operations with the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region. He affirmed that NATO planned and supported this operation, indicating an expansion of the scale of the conflict.

Earlier, Mr. Alaudinov also said that he had recorded the appearance of dozens of foreign coaches from Ukraine in the Sudzha region. (TASS)

*UK holds urgent meeting on Middle East situation: Sky News reported on September 24 that British Defense Secretary John Healey chaired a meeting of the government's emergency response committee, known as COBR, to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

On the same day, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby announced that US citizens in Lebanon should leave the country while flights are still available, amid escalating violence between Israel and the Hezbollah movement along the Israel-Lebanon border.

“We want to make sure that there are commercial flights for Americans to leave Lebanon and they should go now while those options are still available,” Kirby said on ABC’s Good Morning America, adding that U.S. officials are in constant contact with their Israeli counterparts. (Reuters)

* Russia sets conditions for ending military campaign in Ukraine: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on September 24 that any war will end peacefully one way or another, but achieving Russia's goals is indisputable.

Earlier, in an interview with ABC News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country was closer to ending the conflict than many people thought.

"You know that any war will end peacefully in one way or another. But for us, achieving our goals is certainly the only alternative. As soon as these goals are achieved in one way or another, the special military operation will end," Peskov told reporters. (Sputniknews)

Middle East-Africa

*Israeli military airstrikes hit more than 1,300 Hezbollah targets in 24 hours: The Israeli military said on the evening of September 23 that airstrikes in Lebanon had hit more than 1,300 targets of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in the past 24 hours.

In a press conference, military spokesman Daniel Hagari said the air strikes hit "more than 1,300 targets". An earlier statement from the Israeli military said the targets included "buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure that housed threatening missiles, rockets, launchers, and drones".

In a separate statement on September 23, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said "today we have neutralized tens of thousands of missiles and precision munitions... This has been the most difficult week for Hezbollah since its founding - the results speak for themselves." (AFP)

*US determined to realize ceasefire in Gaza: On September 23 (local time), White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that US President Joe Biden is determined to implement the ceasefire in Gaza and the hostage deal with Hamas, while seeking to reduce tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border.

"He (President Biden) absolutely did not give up," Mr. Sullivan stressed in an interview with MSNBC. He said there were challenges that caused the two sides to cross the line "but we are determined to continue."

Regarding the situation in Lebanon, Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Herzi Halevi said that Israel will not let Hezbollah rest and attacks against this armed group will continue to be intensified. (Reuters)

*The Kremlin warns of the risk of destabilizing the entire Middle East region: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned on September 24 that Israel's airstrikes on Lebanon risked destabilizing the entire Middle East region.

Responding to reporters, Mr. Peskov emphasized: "The event risks causing conflict to spread throughout the entire region. Of course, this makes us extremely worried." In addition, the Kremlin spokesman also said that the path to stabilizing the situation in the Middle East is facing many difficulties due to being dominated by "one country", but he did not name it specifically.

Israeli warplanes began carrying out large-scale airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on September 23. Meanwhile, Hezbollah militants have fired hundreds of rockets a day into northern Israel. (Al Jazeera)

*Nearly 500 people killed in Lebanon, UN Security Council requested urgent meeting: On September 23, France requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss the situation in Lebanon after Israel launched a large-scale cross-border attack.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on September 23, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated: "I have requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Lebanon this week," and called on all parties to "avoid a major regional conflict that could have devastating consequences for everyone," especially civilians.

In a related development, Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health announced that 492 people, including 35 children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the east and south of the country on September 23, the highest daily death toll in nearly a year of cross-border clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. (AFP)

*Turkish President criticizes Israel: According to the US newspaper The Herald on September 23, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of being a "terrorist state" that is planning to expand the war in Gaza to the Middle East.

President Erdogan stated that Israel has clearly shown that it does not care about civilians and will seek to achieve its goals at all costs, therefore, it is necessary to increase pressure on Israel to prevent the region from being dragged into a greater disaster.

The Turkish president's comments came ahead of the UN General Assembly session amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the Israeli military carrying out "expanded" air strikes on 300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. (Al Zareera)

America - Latin America

*China pledges to continue supporting Venezuela's economic development: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on September 24 that China will continue to support Venezuela's economic and social development.

During a meeting with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Wang Yi emphasized: "No matter how the international situation changes, China will always support Venezuela in its goal of safeguarding national sovereignty, protecting national dignity and promoting Venezuela's economic and social development." According to Foreign Minister Wang Yi, China and Venezuela are "good friends and partners."

The Chinese foreign minister also expressed confidence that under the leadership of President Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan people will unite, overcome challenges and achieve new goals in national development. (Sputniknews)

*Latin America refuses to impose sanctions against Russia: Russian Ambassador to Cuba Viktor Koronelli said on September 24 that only one Latin American country joined the sanctions against Russia, which shows an independent stance and demonstrates the deep ties of the remaining countries on the continent with Moscow.

In the statement, Ambassador Koronelli affirmed: "In Latin America and the Caribbean, only one country joined the anti-Russian measures, including the imposition of sanctions. That country is the Bahamas. No other country in Latin America and the Caribbean joined the sanctions. This clearly demonstrates the independent position of Latin American countries and the level of our relations with those countries."

The Russian diplomat also stressed that Latin American countries are important partners for Moscow in the Western Hemisphere and active diplomatic activity is being promoted in most of these countries. (AFP)

*Ukraine urges US to take decisive action to end conflict: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the US to take decisive action to hasten the end of Russia's aggression next year. Speaking after meeting with a bipartisan delegation from the US Congress, Mr. Zelensky highlighted the opportunity to strengthen Ukraine-US cooperation later this year.

Ukraine's president is visiting the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly and present his "victory plan" to American leaders, saying decisive US action now could hasten a just end to Russia's aggression next year. (Reuters)

*Argentina, Venezuela issue arrest warrants for each other's presidents: On September 23, the Argentine newspaper Clarin reported that the Buenos Aires Federal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for questioning on allegations of human rights violations. The court has sent a request to the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to arrest Mr. Maduro and 30 Venezuelan government officials, including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.

On the same day, September 23, the Venezuelan Supreme Court (TSJ) approved an arrest warrant for Argentine President Javier Milei in connection with the confiscation of a Venezuelan airline plane, Emtrasur, in Buenos Aires.

Previously, on September 18, Venezuela's Supreme Court Attorney General Tarek William Saab ordered the arrest of President Milei, along with Presidential Secretary General Karina Milei and Security Minister Patricia Bullrich on charges of "illegally interfering with the safety of civil aviation activities". (AFP)

*Colombia warns of plot to assassinate President Petro: On September 23, Colombian Defense Minister Iván Velásquez confirmed that there was a plot to assassinate President Gustavo Petro. Authorities are taking measures to increase security to protect the head of state. Mr. Velásquez said he had instructed all intelligence agencies to gather information about this plot.

Earlier on September 22, when speaking in the US, President Petro denounced the plot to use snipers and explosives to kill him. He also warned of a coup plot in the legislature and called on the military to protect democracy.

On the same day, Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo announced that the US government had warned Colombia about risks to President Petro's security. (Reuters)

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