Japan is about to have a new Prime Minister, Israel continues to airstrike Hezbollah, Mr. Trump asks Ukraine to make concessions to Russia

Ms. Harris gained the upper hand in several battleground states, Russia liberated the Lesovka settlement in Donetsk province, the US provided $535 million in aid to Syria, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un strengthened control to prevent a coup... are some of the notable international events in the past 24 hours.

Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba will be Japan's next Prime Minister . (Source: Reuters)

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

Asia- Pacific

*Japan is about to have a new Prime Minister: On September 27, former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba won the second round of voting to elect President of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), defeating Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi and is expected to be the next Prime Minister of this country.

Mr. Ishiba won 215 votes, while Ms. Takaichi got 194. Mr. Ishiba is expected to choose new LDP executive positions on September 30 and form a Cabinet after being elected Prime Minister at an extraordinary session of the Japanese Parliament on October 1.

Other candidates in the race for LDP president include former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, Digital Economy Minister Taro Kono and former Health Minister Katsunobu Kato. (Kyodo)

*North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tightens control to prevent coup: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has implemented a party-centered political system and consolidated state control amid concerns that a potential military coup could topple the regime.

The remark was made by Ri Il Gyu, a former political adviser to the North Korean Embassy in Cuba, at a forum organized by the Institute for National Security Strategy. He said: "Kim Jong Un seems to think that unless he quickly builds a party-led control system over the military, he will not be able to gain control of the military and the risk of regime collapse, including a coup, may arise. (Yonhap)

*South Korea-US make progress in defense cost-sharing talks: South Korea held "constructive" talks with the United States this past week to advance negotiations to determine Seoul's share of the cost for maintaining U.S. troops in the Northeast Asian country.

The two countries wrapped up three days of defense cost-sharing talks in Seoul, amid growing speculation that the two sides may be close to finalizing an extension of a multi-year agreement to station 28,500 U.S. troops in South Korea, an unnamed South Korean foreign ministry official said. "South Korea and the U.S. had constructive discussions to narrow differences on key issues of mutual concern," the official said.

Since the talks began in April, the two sides have held eight rounds of talks, raising the possibility that a new Special Agreement on Defense Cost-Sharing (SMA) could be reached soon. (Yonhap)

*Korea, Japan discuss cooperation on continental shelf development: On September 27, South Korea had "extensive discussions" with Japan on a cooperation agreement to develop a continental shelf area, believed to have large reserves of oil and other natural resources.

The two sides have resumed discussions on the Joint Development Zone (JDZ) agreement in Tokyo for the first time in 39 years, according to South Korean officials, amid growing speculation that Japan may be considering terminating the 1978 agreement before it expires in June 2028.

South Korea and Japan signed the JDZ agreement in 1974 to pursue joint development of the continental shelf of "Block 7" in the East China Sea, based on geological analysis that showed the area could hold large reserves of oil, gas and other minerals. The agreement took effect four years later. (Yonhap)

*Russia and Myanmar make progress in nuclear power plant construction project: On September 26, on the sidelines of Russian Energy Week, CEO of Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev met with Myanmar's Minister of Electricity Nyan Tun, in which both sides positively assessed the progress of the small nuclear power plant (SNPP) construction project in Myanmar.

Earlier the same day, Myanmar's minister said the country and Rosatom had completed a preliminary feasibility study for the construction of a small nuclear power plant in the country, while work on designing a small modular reactor was continuing.

In February 2023, Russia and Myanmar signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, under which the two sides agreed to launch a joint project to build a small nuclear power plant in Myanmar. (TASS)

*Indian, Russian Foreign Ministers discuss pressing issues: On September 26, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar key issues on the bilateral cooperation agenda and pressing international issues on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said the issues discussed included preparations for the BRICS summit and the “Ukrainian solution”. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to continue coordinating Russia-India interactions in important multilateral frameworks.

The ministry statement said that in addition to the above issues, the two foreign ministers also discussed the situation in the Asia-Pacific region related to the West's efforts to deploy NATO forces in the region. This was the second meeting between the two leaders in the past month. The previous meeting took place on the sidelines of the Indo-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Saudi Arabia on September 9. (Sputniknews)

Europe

*Germany pledges to become “central pillar” of European defense: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on September 26 that the country is ready to become the “central pillar” of European defense.

The statement came as Berlin prepares to deploy a brigade of soldiers in Lithuania, aimed at deterring Russia on the eastern flank of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), where tensions have increased since Moscow launched a military operation in Ukraine in early 2022.

Germany has previously committed to permanently deploying 5,000 troops in Lithuania by the end of 2027, a decision Berlin sees as key to its defense policy. Hundreds of German soldiers are already in Lithuania and the number is expected to reach around 500 next year . (AFP)

*US calls for conference of Ukraine's allies in Germany: US President Joe Biden on September 26 announced a series of measures to assist Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, including convening a high-level meeting with the participation of 50 of Kiev's allies in Germany next month to coordinate aid. In addition, the White House boss also announced nearly $8 billion in military aid for this Eastern European country.

“I will convene a leadership meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany next month to coordinate the efforts of more than 50 countries supporting Ukraine in defending against Russian aggression,” Biden said in a statement. Biden’s announcement came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the United States, where he will meet with the president and Democratic and Republican leaders. (AFP)

*Russia announces liberation of Lesovka settlement in Donetsk region: The Russian Defense Ministry announced on its Telegram channel the liberation of the Lesovka (Lisivka) settlement in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The ministry said that Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov sent a congratulatory message to the commander and soldiers of the 114th Separate Rifle Brigade. The minister congratulated the servicemen "on liberating the Ukrainsk and Lesovka settlements of the Donetsk People's Republic from the enemy."

Russia has been conducting a special military operation since February 24, 2022. President Vladimir Putin said the operation is aimed at "protecting the people who have suffered genocide by the Kiev regime over the past eight years." According to President Putin, the ultimate goal of the operation is to completely liberate the Donbass region and create conditions for Russia's security. (Sputniknews)

*UK, Australia to negotiate new defence pact: UK Defence Secretary John Healey said on September 26 that the UK and Australia will soon begin negotiations on a new bilateral treaty to bind cooperation under the Trilateral Defence Arrangement (AUKUS) into law.

The information was given by Minister Healey at a trilateral press conference in London after the AUKUS Defense Ministers' meeting. He said: "I can announce that Australian Deputy Prime Minister Marles and I have agreed that negotiations will soon begin to put a new bilateral treaty into law that will bind the trilateral defense cooperation (US, UK, Australia)." (Sputniknews)

Middle East-Africa

*Republic of Congo signs agreement to build oil pipeline with Russia: Minister of Petroleum of the Republic of Congo, Mr. Bruno Jean Richard Itoua, said on September 26 that the Republic of Congo is expected to sign an agreement on the construction of an oil pipeline with Russia in this African country on September 28.

"We will sign the pipeline agreement in two days," Bruno Jean Richard Itoua said on the sidelines of Russian Energy Week.

In early September, the Russian government approved a draft agreement on the construction of an oil pipeline in the Republic of Congo. (AP)

*Israel intercepts missile launched from Yemen: On September 26, the Israeli military announced that it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, in the context of continuous airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon raising concerns about an all-out war in the Middle East.

Earlier in the day, in a televised speech, Yemen's Houthi rebel leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi said the Iran-backed group "will not hesitate to support Lebanon and Hezbollah" as cross-border fighting between Hezbollah and Israel escalated.

Since November last year, Houthi forces have attacked ships in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, claiming it was in support of Palestinians in the Gaza war, which erupted after Hamas launched a rocket attack on Israel on October 7. (AFP)

*US announces $535 million in aid for Syria: On September 26, the US announced $535 million in new aid for the Syrian people, pledging to continue providing humanitarian assistance even after the brutal war in the country has ended.

Uzra Zeya, the US undersecretary of state for civil security, announced the new funding on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad crushed an uprising that began in 2011, killing more than half a million people, displacing 7 million others and leading to the rise of the Islamic State (IS).

The US has said it will never accept President Assad, who has failed to take responsibility for atrocities in the conflict in Syria. (AFP)

*Israel continues air strikes on Hezbollah: The Israeli military said it carried out new air strikes on Hezbollah facilities in southern Lebanon on the evening of September 26, after senior Israeli officials flatly rejected a US-backed call for a 21-day ceasefire.

In a statement, the Israeli military said: "The IDF is currently targeting Hezbollah terrorist facilities in southern Lebanon." (AFP)

America-Latin America

*Brazil - China promote strategic partnership: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on September 27 that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil, emphasizing that the two countries have become "mature strategic partners".

During a meeting with Celso Amorim, Special Advisor to the President of Brazil, on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Wang Yi affirmed that China is willing to provide comprehensive support to Brazil in successfully hosting the G20 summit. Wang Yi said that China and Brazil, together with other like-minded countries of the Southern Hemisphere, will soon establish a "Friends for Peace" platform on the Ukraine crisis to pursue peace.

For his part, Mr. Amorim affirmed that Brazil is ready to cooperate with China to plan high-level exchanges and enhance cooperation in many fields. (THX)

*Former US President D. Trump suggested that Ukraine make concessions to Russia: Former US President Donald Trump on September 26 (local time) said that Ukraine should "make a little concession" to appease Moscow and avoid a bloody conflict with its neighboring country, which he said "needlessly happened".

Speaking at a campaign event in North Carolina, Mr. Trump threatened to cut off US aid to Kiev and said he would not send US troops to “die” in Ukraine. A campaign official of the former president said that Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky, who is visiting the United States, is unlikely to meet with Mr. Trump in the coming days.

Mr Trump has repeatedly said Russia would not attack Ukraine if he were president and has said he would negotiate an end to the conflict if he returned to the White House. (Reuters)

*US Election 2024: Ms. Harris has the advantage in some battleground states: With only 40 days left until the US election (November 5), Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party is holding an advantage over her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, in the battleground state of Michigan and the race is still very tense in Pennsylvania - another important swing state.

A new UMass Lowell/YouGov poll in Michigan shows Harris leading Trump by 5 percentage points (48% to 43%), although the former president has an advantage among independents, 36% to 29%. In Pennsylvania, Harris won 48% of the vote, while Trump trailed at 46%, while 4% said they were undecided. Most Michigan and Pennsylvania voters said they would not change their minds about voting in November. (Reuters)

*US sanctions Russian cryptocurrency exchange and tycoon: On September 26, the US Treasury Department announced sanctions against Russian cryptocurrency exchange PM2BTC and tycoon Sergei Ivanov on money laundering charges.

In a press release, the US Treasury said this was part of a coordinated international effort to stop Russian cybercriminals. The US Treasury has identified PM2BTC, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange linked to Sergey Sergeevich Ivanov, as a “primary money laundering concern” in Russia’s illicit financial activity.

The US Treasury Department also imposed sanctions on the Cryptex exchange, which is registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines but operates in Russia. According to the statement, over the past 20 years, Ivanov has laundered hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency for extortionists, black market traders and other criminals. (Sputniknews)

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