The World and Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable world news this morning, October 18.
Asia
CHINA.ORG. China will double financial support to 4 trillion yuan ($562 billion) for unfinished real estate projects.
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| China implemented this policy to revive its struggling real estate sector, thereby creating a foundation to achieve its economic growth target. (Source: Earth.Org) |
THX. Chinese Coast Guard completes joint drills and patrol missions with Russian Coast Guard.
KYODO. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed that direct dialogue with North Korean leaders is necessary.
KCNA. Pyongyang announced that road and rail links with South Korea on the North's southern border had been completely cut off.
JAKARTA POST. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Indonesia's largest political party, has stressed its support for President-elect Prabowo Subianto.
BANGKOK POST. Thai police have arrested 18 people , including three celebrities, and seized luxury sports cars and millions of dollars in connection with Icon Group.
HINDUSTAN TIMES. At least 18 people have died and several others are being treated in hospital for alcohol poisoning in the eastern Indian state of Bihar.
Europe
CNN. Airbus Group is moving forward with plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in the defense and space sector.
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| Airbus made the decision after a long period of facing major challenges from the market, especially significant losses in its satellite business. (Source: AP) |
REUTERS. The Norwegian embassy in the Lebanese capital Beirut was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat.
ANADOLU. In an effort to stem the flow of illegal migrants from Senegal to Europe, the EU has announced a financial aid package worth 30 million euros ($32.6 million).
EURONEWS. On the sidelines of the European Council meeting in Brussels (Belgium), Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed a security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
BARRON'S. Ahead of the NATO Defense Ministers' meeting, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the military alliance intends to gradually develop a new concept for long-term relations with Russia.
AP. The Lithuanian government announced its 2025 budget, which includes plans to allocate more than 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to defense spending , equivalent to 3.03% of GDP.
AHRAM ONLINE. Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UK Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud has called on the US government to suspend arms exports to Israel if additional humanitarian aid does not reach the Gaza Strip.
America
FOX NEWS. US Vice President Kamala Harris - Democratic presidential candidate - will participate in her first official interview on Fox News channel.
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| Recently, Vice President Harris has participated in a series of interviews with television channels to attract voters. (Source: AP) |
AFP. US President Joe Biden will meet the leaders of key NATO allies Britain, Germany and France this week during a visit to Berlin.
REUTERS. US President Joe Biden has decided to cancel an additional $4.5 billion in student debt for more than 60,000 borrowers.
AFP. Ship traffic through the Panama Canal has dropped 29% in the past 12 months due to severe drought linked to climate change.
Africa
DEFENCEWEB. The 5th Sea Power Symposium for Africa (SPAS 24) took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (South Africa).
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| The event attracted the participation of many naval leaders, defense experts, policymakers and stakeholders from across Africa and the world. (Source: Defense Web) |
EGYPT TODAY. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss regional developments.
EXTRA NEWS. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi appointed Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as head of the National Intelligence Service (GIS).
AFP. The United Nations has pledged to help Somalia increase investment to boost food production , as the country marks World Food Day.
Oceania
ABC. Australia will deliver 49 Abrams M1A1SA tanks to Ukraine as part of a new aid package estimated to be worth $164 million.
RNZ. Thousands of mysterious black spherical objects washed up on the coast of Sydney (Australia) forcing authorities to close two beaches have been identified as “ tar balls ”.
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