The World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable world news this morning, November 1.
Asia
ENCA. More than 10,000 Afghans in Pakistan rushed to border crossings just hours before a deadline for 1.7 million to voluntarily leave the South Asian country or face arrest and subsequent deportation at the discretion of the host government.
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| The Pakistani government's decision to deport illegal immigrants, effective from November 1, states that authorities will arrest Afghan citizens living illegally in the country and then take them to detention centers where they will be forcibly repatriated. (Source: AFP) |
UN NEWS. Nepal's snow-capped mountains have lost nearly a third of their ice over the past 30 years due to global warming, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said after visiting the Solukhumbu region near Mount Everest.
Xinhua News Agency. China's General Administration of Customs announced that it will remove the mandatory health declaration requirement for incoming and outgoing travelers, starting from November 1.
KYODO. From 2002 to 2020, Japan closed 8,580 public schools amid the country's aging population, according to the Japanese Ministry of Education.
JAPAN TIMES. Japan has announced sanctions against individuals and companies linked to the Hamas Islamist movement that controls the Gaza Strip.
YONHAP. South Korea and the EU have agreed to launch negotiations on a digital trade deal, as the two sides seek to boost cooperation in data and online commerce.
ANTARA. Indonesia and the Netherlands announced the Plan of Action (PoA) on Comprehensive Partnership 2024-2025, outlining a roadmap for continued cooperation between the two countries and signed a MoU on cyberspace cooperation.
TEMPO. Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno announced that he will tighten regulations on the construction of glass bridges at tourist attractions after an accident that left several people dead at a tourist area in Central Java province.
KPL. The 6th session of the 9th Lao National Assembly took place from October 31 to November 22 in the capital Vientiane, listening to reports and discussing important issues of the country.
BLOOMBERG. Thailand will waive visa requirements for visitors from India and Taiwan (China) from November 2023 to May 2024 to attract more tourists as the peak season approaches.
BANGKOK POST. Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has begun an emergency visit to Qatar and Egypt to discuss the fate of 22 Thais held hostage by Hamas militants.
THE STAR. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the killing of innocent lives and the taking of women and children as hostages in Palestine.
ANADOLU. Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah said his country opposes the escalation of the Hamas-Israel conflict and called for a ceasefire.
Europe
TASS. President Vladimir Putin, senior Russian officials and security officials met to discuss strengthening measures against foreign interference after riots in the Republic of Dagestan (part of the Russian Federation) targeting air passengers from Israel.
AFP. French police have arrested Russian billionaire Alexei Kuzmichev , one of the co-founders of the Alfa Group and who is being investigated for tax evasion and violations of international sanctions.
REUTERS. After weeks of negotiations, Montenegro's parliament has appointed a new government , a coalition of pro-European and pro-Serb parties expected to lead the Balkan nation in its bid to join the EU.
ANADOLU. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is on an official visit to Türkiye from today, November 1, to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
ERNAMA. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited Malaysia from 31 October to 1 November, marking his second visit to the country after his first visit in 2014.
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| Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet his host counterpart Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Commodities Fadillah Yusof today, November 1. (Source: Bernama) |
AFP. Italian Economy Minister Adolfo Urso, French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire and German Economy Minister Robert Habeck met in Rome (Italy) to discuss measures to strengthen cooperation in the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) fields.
REUTERS. Cyprus is doubling the capacity of its migrant detention camps as the island nation prepares for a new wave of refugees from the Middle East.
America
TASS. The United States is currently in contact with the leaders of the Hamas movement through Qatar, in connection with the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
CNN. US President Joe Biden issued an executive order aimed at reducing the risks posed by AI technology, setting new standards for safety and security, protecting user privacy, and promoting innovation and competition in the AI field.
REUTERS. Forty countries in a US-led coalition are planning to launch an initiative to stop paying ransoms to cyber criminals and will work together to cut off funding for hackers.
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| Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies at the US National Security Council, said the coalition raised the International Ransomware Initiative amid the increasing number of ransomware attacks worldwide. (Source: Reuters) |
NBC. The latest polls show that former US President Donald Trump is leading in the race for the Republican ticket to run for US President in 2024.
AFP. The Canadian government has banned the use of China's WeChat messaging app and Russia's Kaspersky antivirus software on government smartphones and other mobile devices for security and privacy reasons.
Africa
IOM. Escalating conflict and violence have forced 6.9 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo to flee their homes, mainly residents in the east, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.
EGYPT TODAY. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed the urgency of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and called on the international community to provide safe, adequate and lasting humanitarian aid to the people..
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| The call was made by Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry during a phone call with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong on October 30. (Source: Egypt Today) |
Oceania
LOWY. China's spending spree across the South Pacific is coming to an end as Beijing seeks to consolidate influence in a handful of "friendly nations" such as the Solomon Islands and Kiribati.
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