Thailand launches "Digital Durian" project, Russia maintains naval presence, Republicans "occupy" US House of Representatives

The World and Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable world news on the morning of November 15.

Asia

BNA. Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024 opens at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

The BIAS air show took place for the first time in 2010, showcasing aerospace technologies and promoting cooperation between companies in the field worldwide. (Source: THX)

SPUTNIK. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that dialogue between Middle Eastern countries is a key factor in promoting cooperation and resolving regional challenges.

IRNA. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi will visit Iran's Fordo and Natanz uranium enrichment facilities to get a "full picture" of Tehran's nuclear program .

KYODO. Japan and Britain are considering launching an economic version of the 2+2 talks , a ministerial-level framework focusing on foreign and security issues.

NIKKEI. The Japanese government submitted to the Diet a supplementary budget to support people in coping with inflation and stimulate the national economy.

KOREA TIMES. The Korea Institute for International Economic Policy has lowered its global economic growth outlook to 3% for 2025.

THE STAR. Indonesian police have arrested 181 terrorism suspects in anti-crime operations over the past two years.

BANGKOK POST. Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency has launched the “ Digital Durian ” project OTOD to help 8.8 million farmers improve productivity and set standards for Thai durian.

Europe

SKY NEWS. With 435 votes in favor and 73 votes against, the British House of Commons passed a bill to abolish the 92 seats in the House of Lords reserved for nobles who inherit their titles through their families.

The House of Lords, also known as the House of Lords, currently has nearly 800 members and represents the British clergy and nobility. (Source: LSE Blog)

SPUTNIK. Russia maintains a naval presence in the Caspian Sea to prevent coastal states from opening their waters to NATO members.

EURONEWS. Police in several European countries have arrested 43 people and seized 520 million euros ($547 million) for evading value-added tax (VAT) through money laundering.

AFP. The Netherlands is verifying reports of police using excessive force against protesters in the centre of the capital.

AHRAM ONLINE. The International Energy Agency forecasts that global oil supply will exceed demand by 2025, even if OPEC+ maintains production cuts.

DW. Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on political parties in the German legislature to continue working together to pass important bills before new elections.

America

AP. Republicans won enough seats to officially control the House of Representatives , completing the party's power grab and securing control of both the White House and both houses of the 119th US Congress.

Senator Mike Johnson won the Republican nomination with the support of President-elect Donald Trump to continue as Speaker of the US House of Representatives next year. (Source: PBS)

BBC. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Brussels, Belgium and holds meetings with NATO and EU leaders.

BBC. The value of the global cryptocurrency market has surpassed $3 trillion after Donald Trump was re-elected as US President.

REUTERS. At least one person was killed after multiple explosions occurred at the administrative center of the Brazilian capital Brasilia, near the Supreme Federal Court.

AFP. The Canadian government has decided not to implement a plan to grant permanent residency to undocumented migrants before the next election.

Africa

AHRAM ONLINE. Egypt and Turkey hold second political consultations focusing on African issues, including the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, as well as the situation in Libya.

Egyptian and Turkish delegations held a meeting in Cairo on November 13. (Source: Ahram Online)

REUTERS. The Sudanese government says 28.9 million people need humanitarian aid due to the ongoing civil war.

AFP. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the use of real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing kits to diagnose monkeypox .

BARRON'S. President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou-N'Guesso affirmed the role of natural resources as an indispensable part of the national economy.

Oceania

AFP. Palau may ask the US to provide Patriot missile defense systems , after China tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that violated its airspace in September.

ABC. Australia has announced plans to impose a “digital duty of care” on tech companies to reduce the harms of online platforms.

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