Two Asian powers cool down border disputes, Indonesia reaffirms its desire to join BRICS, Ukraine's President reveals when Russia sent North Korean soldiers to war, US sells "hot goods" to Saudi Arabia... are some of the outstanding international events in the past 24 hours.
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| After years of tension on the border, India and China have begun disengaging troops as per an agreement. (Source: PTI) |
The World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some of the day's international news highlights.
Asia-Pacific
*India, China begin withdrawing troops from disputed border: An Indian government source said that India and China have begun withdrawing troops from confrontation locations in the disputed border area along the Himalayas.
Earlier this week, the nuclear-armed neighbors reached an agreement on a border patrol mechanism, ending a four-year military standoff, a move that is expected to improve political and trade ties between the two Asian powers. (Reuters)
*South Korean Navy conducts drills amid tensions with North Korea: South Korean officials announced on October 25 that the country's navy has conducted warship maneuvers in the East Sea to enhance its readiness to respond to possible attacks and maritime incursions by North Korea.
The four-day exercise, which began on October 22, involved about 20 ships, including the Aegis-equipped destroyer Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, and various aircraft, such as P-3 maritime patrol aircraft and Air Force F-5 fighters.
The US military also participated in the exercise by deploying P-8 maritime patrol aircraft and A-10 attack aircraft.
Cross-border tensions have recently increased after North Korea blew up inter-Korean roads last week and repeatedly launched balloons carrying trash into South Korea. (Yonhap)
*Cambodia cracks down on over 1,000 suspected labor exploiters: ThmeyThmey online newspaper reported on October 25 that over 1,000 foreigners of various nationalities, mostly Chinese, were cracked down by Cambodian authorities on suspicion of involvement in torture and labor exploitation. The large-scale crackdown took place on the afternoon of October 24 at a casino in Svay Teap hamlet, Ang Por Peul commune, Kong Pisey district, Kampong Speu province.
Confirming with ThmeyThmey via the messaging app Telegram, Mr. Chhay Kim Khoeun, spokesman for the General Department of Cambodian National Police, said that the crackdown at the above location was carried out after the authorities received a report related to labor exploitation. (Thmey Thmey)
*Indonesia reaffirms its desire to join BRICS: The Indonesian Foreign Ministry announced that the country wants to join the BRICS group of leading emerging economies as a way to strengthen emerging countries.
The statement was made by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the evening of October 24 when BRICS leaders attended the bloc's summit in the Russian city of Kazan.
Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, maintains a non-aligned foreign policy.
President Prabowo Subianto, who took office on October 20, has repeatedly stressed that he will be friends with all countries, be it China or the United States, and that Indonesia will not join any military bloc. (Reuters)
*North Korea denounces G7 as "war contractors": North Korea has expressed its strong reaction to the recent G7 Defense Ministers' Meeting in Naples, Italy. Through the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Pyongyang criticized the G7 as "war contractors" for interfering in its nuclear weapons development policy.
In a joint statement after the meeting, the G7 expressed concern about North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and condemned Pyongyang's increased military cooperation with Russia.
In response, KCNA said the G7 was just a "shadow" of the US, interfering in global security issues without authority. The tension comes as South Korea and the US confirmed that about 3,000 North Korean troops were sent to eastern Russia earlier this month, indicating deepening military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. (Yonhap)
Europe
*President Putin makes clear his stance on relations with the US: Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed that the future of Russia-US relations after the US presidential election will depend entirely on Washington's attitude. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan on October 24, Mr. Putin expressed his readiness for dialogue if the US side shows goodwill.
"If they open up, we will open up too. And if they don't want to, that's fine too," the Russian leader said.
Earlier, President Putin said Russia welcomed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's statement that he would seek to end the conflict in Ukraine. (TASS)
*Ukrainian President reveals when Russia will deploy North Korean troops to the battlefield: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on October 25 that Russia plans to deploy North Korean troops to the battlefield starting from October 27-28.
On his Telegram page, Mr. Zelensky wrote: “According to reliable intelligence information, from October 27-28, the North Korean army will be used by Russia for the first time in war zones.”
The Ukrainian leader called on allies to respond to this “escalatory move” by applying “clear pressure” on Moscow and Pyongyang.
The first North Korean units trained in Russia have been deployed in the Kursk region, Ukraine's military intelligence agency said in a statement on its Telegram channel on October 24. (Reuters)
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*Russian military convoy attacked in Chechnya: RIA Novosti news agency reported that a convoy of the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) was attacked by a group of unidentified gunmen in the village of Petropavlovskaya, on the outskirts of the capital Grozny (Chechen Republic) at noon on October 24. The incident left one Russian soldier dead and another injured.
Several Telegram channels shared images of what they said was the aftermath of the attack. The video shows a military vehicle riddled with bullet holes. Russian security forces are currently searching for the perpetrators. (RIA Novosti)
*Russia sends strong message on military cooperation with North Korea: President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia and North Korea will decide for themselves on implementing bilateral military cooperation agreements at the appropriate time.
In an interview with Russian state television, President Putin said: “When we have to decide something, we will do it... but it is our sovereign decision whether we will apply it or not, whether we need it or not.”
Last June, President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defense treaty during the Russian leader's visit to Pyongyang. (Reuters)
Middle East – Africa
*US urges to find a “way out” for the situation in Lebanon: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on October 25 expressed deep concern over the developments in Lebanon, calling for an urgent need to find a peaceful solution following Israel's military activities in this Middle Eastern country.
Speaking in London, the US Secretary of State said: “We are facing an extremely urgent situation. Only when UN Resolution 1701 is fully implemented can security along the border between Israel and Lebanon be guaranteed and people on both sides of the border can return home with peace of mind.” (Reuters)
*EU warns of risk of all-out war in Lebanon: European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell warned on October 25 that the world is in a “race against time” to prevent the Israel-Hezbollah conflict from escalating into all-out war in Lebanon.
“We must find a political solution in Lebanon before it is too late. Otherwise, an explosion with unpredictable consequences could happen at any time,” said Mr. Borrell, calling on the international community to act urgently. (AFP)
*Iran's military says it is ready to respond to an Israeli attack: The New York Times quoted four Iranian officials as saying that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered the military to be ready to deal with a possible Israeli attack. Iran's response will depend on the extent of damage and the scale of the attacks.
Iranian sources said the country could respond by launching up to 1,000 missiles, triggering attacks from Iran's regional allies and blocking energy shipping routes through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier, on October 1, Iran launched about 180 ballistic missiles at Israel. Israel claimed to have intercepted most of these missiles, and warned that Tel Aviv would retaliate. (Sputniknews)
*Hamas expresses willingness to cease fire with Israel: On October 24, a senior Hamas official said the movement had informed Egypt of its readiness to stop fighting in Gaza, provided that Israel meets a number of important demands. The demands include Israel committing to a ceasefire, withdrawing troops from the Gaza Strip, allowing displaced people to return, agreeing to a prisoner exchange deal and opening the way for humanitarian aid.
On the same day, a Hamas delegation led by deputy leader Khalil Al-Hayya met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad in Cairo to discuss proposals related to the ceasefire.
Earlier, US and Qatari diplomatic officials confirmed that US and Israeli negotiators will meet in Doha in the coming days to push ahead with talks on a ceasefire and hostage release. (Al Jazeera)
*US exports TOW anti-tank missiles to Saudi Arabia: The US State Department has just approved the sale of TOW anti-tank missiles to Saudi Arabia with a total estimated value of up to 440 million USD. This information was announced by the Pentagon on October 24.
Accordingly, RTX Corp (formerly Raytheon Technologies) based in Virginia will be the main contractor for this deal. RTX Corp will provide TOW anti-tank missiles - weapons produced for the US military and allies.
In terms of specifications, the TOW missile has a total weight of 22kg, a length of 116cm, and a diameter of 15.2cm. This type of missile is equipped with a 2.63kg warhead and has an effective range of up to 4,200m. (Al Jazeera)
America
*Billionaire Elon Musk warned about rewarding voters: The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has just sent a letter warning billionaire Elon Musk's US Political Action Committee (PAC) that his offering of $1 million to voters in a "battleground state" may violate federal law.
Over the weekend, Mr. Musk announced that he would spend $1 million a day to reward residents of “battleground states” who sign America PAC’s petitions supporting the First and Second Amendments. The rewards will be awarded through a random drawing. As of April 22, Mr. Musk had distributed three $1 million checks to voters.
Billionaire Elon Musk has been campaigning hard for former President Donald Trump, after Trump promised Musk a government position if he was re-elected. (AP)
*Gang violence in Mexico leaves at least 7 dead: On October 24, the Department of Security of the state of Guerrero, Mexico announced that 7 people were killed in a shootout that occurred that morning between gangs and the army. Among the victims were 3 police officers and 4 civilians.
The incident began at around 4 a.m. when a group of armed men in several vehicles in the city of Tecpan de Galeana opened fire and killed two police officers on patrol. Clashes then spread to several areas, leaving one more police officer and four civilians dead.
On the same day, two consecutive car bombs occurred in Guanajuato state, including an explosion in front of a police station in Acámbaro city, injuring three police officers, one of whom is in serious condition. (Vietnam News Agency)
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