Russia talks about the attack on the village of Groza, Mr. Trump reveals the possibility of becoming Speaker of the House

The Philippines is cautious about bomb threats at airports, the possibility of North Korea launching a spy satellite... are some notable international news in the past 24 hours.

The scene of the attack in the village of Hroza, Ukraine on October 5. (Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations of Ukraine)

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

* Russia affirms it did not attack civilians in Ukraine : On October 6, the country reaffirmed that its military did not attack civilian targets in Ukraine. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia only attacked Ukraine's military infrastructure, where the country's military and military leadership are concentrated.

Russia made the statement after an air strike on the village of Groza in northeastern Ukraine killed 52 people. Rescue workers are searching for bodies under the rubble after what Kiev said was one of Russia's deadliest attacks on civilians since the conflict began.

Meanwhile, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has deployed a team to the scene to investigate the attack. The team will speak to survivors of the attack and gather information about the incident, said Elizabeth Throssell, spokeswoman for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. (Reuters)

* British and Ukrainian leaders discuss military aid to Kiev : On October 6, the British Prime Minister's Office said that Mr. Rishi Sunak and President Volodymyr Zelensky met at the European Political Community Summit in Granada, Spain.

“The two leaders discussed increasing international military assistance to Kiev, including maritime security and air defense, as well as support for the development of Kiev’s domestic defense production,” the statement said.

Mr Sunak also pledged to support safe routes for transporting Ukrainian grain to other countries. (Sputnik)

* Italy will provide long-term support to Ukraine : On October 5, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Granada, Spain.

According to the leader, Rome will support Kiev “as long as necessary” to achieve “a just, lasting and comprehensive peace” and Italy will help rebuild Odessa.

“Supporting Ukraine is not only the right thing to do, it is also the best way to protect our national interests. We have always stood by Ukraine and will continue to do so,” she said.

Earlier, on October 2, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced a new aid package for Kiev but did not mention details. ( Sky Tg24 )

* US warns about Russia's Burevestnik cruise missile test : On October 5, in an interview with CBS News (USA), former US Army Major Mike Lyons noted: "This is a strange weapon. Nuclear energy is not usually used as a propulsion engine.

However, this could give Russia the ability to build low-yield weapons with nuclear capabilities and significantly increase their range. Specifically, this missile could be capable of traveling tens of thousands of miles.

Deploying this missile in the Arctic would pose a serious threat to the United States. “They could easily launch this missile from there and hit targets in the United States,” he said.

Earlier, President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia had successfully tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik intercontinental missile. This is one of the latest weapons systems.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Burevestnik is an intercontinental cruise missile with practically unlimited range, powered by a nuclear engine and capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. (CBS/Sputnik)

Southeast Asia

* Philippines puts many airports on high alert : On October 6, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines announced that the country has placed 42 airports on high alert following bomb threats.

Specifically, Manila authorities have deployed “immediate enhanced security measures” at all commercial airports, while investigators verify the threat. Previously, these bomb threats were sent via e-mail and targeted flights to Cebu, Bicol, Davao and Palawan. (Reuters)

South Asia

* Taliban : Terrorist threat to China is Afghanistan's challenge : On October 5, the head of the Taliban government's Afghan foreign affairs agency, Amir Khan Muttaqi, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Niyingchi, Tibet.

“We have made great efforts to combat terrorism, and we regard security threats against China as a challenge to ourselves. We will not allow any terrorist act to undermine China’s security and stability like what happened in Afghanistan,” he said.

The official also pledged to “effectively ensure” the safety of Chinese citizens in Afghanistan, but did not give details.

The Taliban have previously made commitments to crack down on terrorism. However, this is considered the first time the Afghan government has used such language in a meeting with the Chinese side. (South China Morning Post )

Northeast Asia

* Japan promotes security and economic relations with ASEAN : On October 6, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko said that from October 8, she will begin a 6-day visit to Brunei, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.

She said she would affirm continued cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “maintain and strengthen the free and open international order based on the rule of law.” The diplomat stressed that the two sides would confirm the importance of close cooperation to ensure the success of the special summit, scheduled to take place in December in Tokyo, to mark the 50th anniversary of friendship between Japan and ASEAN.

This will be Ms. Kamikawa Yoko's second overseas trip as Japan's Foreign Minister, following her visit to New York (USA) last month to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. (Kyodo)

* Russia sets conditions for dialogue with Japan : On October 5, speaking at the plenary session of the 20th Valdai International Discussion Club Forum in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Japan has closed the door to dialogue, because this Asian country imposed sanctions on Moscow along with the Group of Seven leading industrialized countries (G7).

“If you think it is time to have some form of dialogue and believe that Japan can take the initiative, it is always good to maintain some form of dialogue. You ask me whether we are ready to respond, we are ready, provided that the party that is closing these doors initiates it,” he said.

A day later, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno did not directly address Putin’s comments, saying Tokyo would respond “appropriately” to issues involving Moscow as a neighbor and “our national interests.” (Kyodo)

* North Korea is about to launch a spy satellite ? On October 6, the Korea Institute for National Unification (KINU) in Seoul said that North Korea could launch a military spy satellite between October 10 and 26 after two previous failed launches.

KINU said the potential launch timing appeared to reflect an important North Korean anniversary and China's hosting of an international forum on its Belt and Road initiative later this month.

North Korea will celebrate the 78th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party on October 10. Chinese President Xi Jinping may meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum.

In addition, KINU also commented: "The Pyongyang government may try to launch a spy satellite before South Korea's efforts. North Korea seems to prioritize conveying a political message through the satellite launch rather than perfecting technical aspects."

South Korea previously planned to launch its first military reconnaissance satellite in November under a project to deploy a total of five similar satellites by the mid-2020s. (Yonhap)

* Russia calls for accelerating Su-34 production : On October 6, speaking during a visit to an aviation production facility in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu emphasized: “These aircraft are real workhorses. They can make 4-5 flights per day. That is why we need to accelerate and speed up the production of these aircraft.”

He said the Defense Ministry had “given the plant management the task of accelerating the production and repair” of Su-34s, as the Russian military “desperately needs” the combat aircraft. Earlier, the Kremlin announced a large increase in the budget to meet the current military needs in Ukraine, as the country’s military campaign enters its second year. (AFP)

* UK: Labour Party wins in Scottish Parliament by-election : On October 6, opposition Labour Party candidate Michael Shanks won against Scottish National Party (SNP) candidate Katy Loudon in the British Parliament by-election, representing Rutherglen and Hamilton West, Scotland.

The results of the vote count just announced showed that Mr. Shanks won 17,845 votes (accounting for 58%), while Ms. Loudon came second with 8,399 votes (28%). The victory of the Labour Party in the SNP's "home ground" is seen by many as a sign of the party's recovery ahead of the general election in late 2024. (TTXVN)

* Norway, Russia discuss border cooperation : The Norwegian Armed Forces said on October 6 that Commander of the Nordic country's Joint Command, Lieutenant General Yngve Odlo, and Head of the Western Arctic Regional Border Service of the Russian Security Service, Lieutenant General Stanislav Vladimirovich Maslov, discussed border cooperation and related issues between the two countries on October 5. This special meeting took place on a Norwegian coast guard ship in the Arctic.

“It is important to hold such meetings to discuss challenges, agree on common goals and necessary measures related to border cooperation, rescue cooperation and fisheries management,” Lieutenant General Odlo said in a statement from the Norwegian military.

This meeting could prevent risks and misunderstandings between Norway and Russia,” he said, marking the first such meeting since the Russia-Ukraine conflict erupted in February 2022.

The two countries share a border in the Arctic. Border cooperation has been based on a bilateral agreement since 1949, with fisheries cooperation taking place since the 1970s. (Reuters)

America

* Mr. Trump left open the possibility of temporarily serving as Speaker of the House : On October 5, speaking on Fox News Digital (USA), former President Donald Trump shared: “I was asked to speak up for unity because I have many friends in Congress... They asked me if I would agree to take on this position for the party for a short period of time, until they find a new Speaker of the House. I will do it if necessary, if they cannot decide who will take this role.”

Trump declined to name the person he had discussed with, but said he could assume the role “in 30, 60, or 90 days” if the Republican bloc could not agree. He is now considering Congress on October 11, when House Republicans will hold a speakership debate.

Previously, the former President himself dismissed the idea of ​​running for the position of Speaker of the House because he was focusing on his second White House bid, and refused to confirm his support for any candidate to lead the House.

Technically, the speaker of the House of Representatives does not have to be a member of the House. But under current House Republican rules, Trump is ineligible to serve as speaker because he is currently under indictment on multiple felony charges. But House Republicans could vote to change that rule. (Fox News)

Middle East-Africa

* The United Nations is concerned about the escalating violence in Syria : On October 6, speaking in Geneva (Switzerland), the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen expressed his deep concern about the latest tense developments in Syria.

Expressing grief over the loss of life following the attack on the military academy in Homs and the retaliatory attack on Idlib, he called on all sides to “exercise maximum restraint”.

“Today’s horrific scenes are a reminder of the need for an immediate de-escalation of violence, a nationwide ceasefire and a cooperative approach to combating Security Council-listed terrorist groups, in line with Security Council resolution 2254 (2015). All parties must respect their obligations under international law and ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure,” the UN special envoy said. (TASS)

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