The US sanctions dozens of Russian banks, Israel is about to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, Poland warns of the risk of global conflict, China calls for restraint after Russia tests a hypersonic missile, Pyongyang warns of nuclear war... are some of the prominent international events in the past 24 hours.
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| North Korean leader said the Korean peninsula has never faced the threat of nuclear war like it does now. (Source: KCNA) |
The World and Vietnam Newspaper highlights some of the day's international news highlights.
Asia-Pacific
*Japan welcomes China's visa relaxation: On November 22, Tokyo expressed hope that China's resumption of short-term visa exemption policy will promote people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed the above expectation at a regular press conference.
Previously, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that it would expand its visa-free policy to citizens of Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and some other countries, effective from November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025. (Reuters)
*China calls for restraint after Russia tests hypersonic missile: China on November 22 called for "restraint" in the Ukraine conflict after Russia confirmed testing a hypersonic ballistic missile.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian called on all parties to "remain calm and restrained, de-escalate the situation through dialogue and consultation, and create conditions for an early ceasefire."
After the test launch, President Putin warned that the Ukraine conflict could turn into a "global" war and did not rule out the possibility of attacking the West.
Beijing claims to be neutral and insists it does not provide weapons to either side. However, members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) see China as a "facilitator" of the conflict due to its alliance with Russia. (AFP)
*Pyongyang warns of nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula: North Korea's state news agency (KCNA) on November 22 quoted leader Kim Jong Un as accusing the US of increasing tensions and provocations, saying that the Korean Peninsula has never faced the risk of nuclear war like it does now.
In a speech at a military exhibition in Pyongyang on November 21, leader Kim Jong Un said he had tried to negotiate with the United States, but the results only highlighted the country's "aggressive and hostile" policy toward North Korea.
Kim Jong Un called for the development and upgrading of weapons, and pledged to continue enhancing defense capabilities to strengthen North Korea's strategic position. (Reuters)
*Laos, China strengthen defense cooperation: On November 22, General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith received Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun, emphasizing the unbreakable friendship between the two countries. During the meeting, Mr. Thongloun called for strengthening strategic communication and substantive cooperation between the two countries' militaries.
For his part, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun affirmed his readiness to cooperate extensively with Laos and develop military relations. He also held talks with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Chansamone Chanyalath. (THX)
Europe
*Ukraine releases information about new Russian missile: Ukraine's top intelligence agency has just released information about the Russian missile that attacked the city of Dnipro on November 21. According to the report, this missile has a flight time of 15 minutes and reaches a maximum speed exceeding Mach 11, which is 11 times faster than the speed of sound.
"The flight time of the missile from the launch in the Astrakhan region to the strike on Dnipro was 15 minutes," the Ukrainian intelligence service said. The agency also stressed that the weapon was likely part of the 'Kedr' missile complex.
According to information from the Ukrainian intelligence agency, the missile is equipped with 6 warheads, each with 6 sub-warheads. The missile's speed in the final phase of its trajectory exceeds Mach 11 (11 times the speed of sound), showing the powerful and accurate attack capability of this weapon. (Reuters)
*Europe divided over ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu: European countries have reacted differently after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
France has issued a statement that downplays the severity of the decision. Meanwhile, Germany has taken a clearer stance, stating that its stance on supplying weapons to Israel will “not change” following the ICC decision.
On the Israeli side, Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban for showing "moral clarity" in inviting him to visit despite the ICC arrest warrant. (AFP/Reuters)
*Poland warns of global conflict: On November 22, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued a serious warning about the risk of global conflict after Russia launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile into Ukraine. According to Mr. Tusk, recent events show that this threat is completely real.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the missile attack was a response to the US and UK allowing Ukraine to use advanced Western weapons to attack Russian territory. Mr. Putin said that this move had turned the conflict into a global one. On the Ukrainian side, President Volodymyr Zelensky considered this a new escalation by Russia, especially after information about the deployment of North Korean soldiers on Russian soil.
In a related development, Russia warned that a new US ballistic missile defense base in northern Poland would increase nuclear risks. (TASS)
*Russia declares to have smashed Ukraine's military plans: On November 22, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced that Russia had completely smashed Ukraine's military plans for 2025, in the context of Moscow's successful test of a hypersonic missile.
Speaking at a meeting with military commanders, Mr Belousov said the Russian campaign had "accelerated" and "weakened" Kiev's most elite units.
A day earlier, President Vladimir Putin warned that the conflict had become "global" and that Russia "reserves the right" to attack military facilities in countries supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the international community to react strongly to Russia's new missile test, saying the move showed Moscow "does not want peace". (AFP)
Middle East – Africa
*Iran threatens to launch advanced nuclear centrifuges: On November 22, Iran announced that it would launch a series of "new and advanced" centrifuges in response to a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which condemned Tehran's lack of cooperation.
"The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has ordered effective measures, including the launch of a series of new and advanced centrifuges of various types," the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and the foreign ministry said in a joint statement. (AFP)
*Israel prepares to attack Iran's nuclear facilities: On November 22, Israel's Walla news portal quoted a senior official as saying that Israeli officials had reached consensus at all levels of the security system and political apparatus on attacking Iran's nuclear facilities.
Israel is also believed to have the technological capacity to carry out such an attack, the report said, stressing that Israel will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
The source added that economic sanctions against Tehran are only meant to act as a deterrent and are not aimed at eliminating Iran's nuclear program. (Sputniknews)
*US Secretary of State visits UAE to discuss Middle East situation: On November 21, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Abu Dhabi to discuss developments in the Middle East.
The two diplomats also touched on strengthening humanitarian activities for people in the Gaza Strip and other regional issues, including conflict developments in Lebanon and the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
The UAE is pushing for political and humanitarian proposals to support Palestinians in Gaza and co-chairing the Arab Group’s work at the United Nations to address the humanitarian consequences of the military escalation in Lebanon. (Al Jazeera)
America - Latin America
*US sanctions dozens of Russian banks: The US Treasury Department on November 21 announced sanctions against dozens of Russian banks due to the conflict in Ukraine.
In a statement, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the new move “will further weaken Russia’s war machine.” According to her, this comprehensive action will make it harder for the Kremlin to evade US sanctions, as well as finance and equip the Russian military.
The US Treasury Department said the latest round of sanctions targeted Gazprombank - the largest remaining Russian bank not yet blacklisted - along with more than 50 Russian banks with international links, more than 40 Russian securities companies and 15 Russian financial officials.
In addition to the US, Gazprombank is also on the sanctions list of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. (AFP)
*US rejects ICC arrest warrant for Israeli leader: The White House said on November 21 that the US “fundamentally rejects” the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
“We remain deeply concerned about the prosecutor’s hasty decision to seek an arrest warrant and the procedural flaws that led to this decision,” a spokesman for the US National Security Council said. “The United States has made clear that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over this matter.” (AFP)
*The US has no plans to amend its nuclear doctrine: On November 22, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said that the US has no intention of amending its nuclear doctrine after Russia introduced a revised nuclear doctrine.
Spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre made the announcement when answering reporters on November 21. She stated that the US government does not see any reason to change its nuclear doctrine after Moscow's move.
On November 19, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian armed forces used 6 ATACMS missiles to attack Russia's Bryansk province. (Reuters)
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