World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some outstanding international events in the past 24 hours.
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| North Korea does not agree to host a summit between President Kim Jong-un and Japanese Prime Minister Kishda Fumio. (Source: Politico web) |
Russia-Ukraine
* Ukraine hit a Russian warship with a missile: On March 26, Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmitry Pletenchuk confirmed that this force used a missile to hit the Konstantin Olshansky landing ship that Russia confiscated from Ukraine in 3.
Speaking on national television, Mr. Pletenchuk affirmed: "Currently this ship is no longer capable of fighting. The ship has undergone upgrades and is ready to be used to attack Ukraine. It is regrettable that the decision to attack the ship was made."
According to the above spokesman, Ukrainian-made Neptune anti-ship missiles were used in the attack. Currently, Moscow has not commented on the above incident. (Reuters)
* Ukraine arrests 2 Russian spy suspects: On March 26, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) confirmed that it had arrested two people suspected of working for Russia.
In a statement, the SBU confirmed that two suspects, announced to be residents of the Kiev and Kharkov regions, placed explosive devices on railway tracks in the Poltava region in Central Ukraine and intended to detonate them remotely, but were stopped. SBU officers caught him red-handed.
According to SBU, this agency seized the phones of two suspects and identified the manager of these subjects as an officer of the Federal Security Service (FSB). (Reuters)
* Russia must be part of any peace conference any global information about Ukraine, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Mr. Peskov emphasized that the Ukraine issue cannot be resolved without Russia's participation. (Reuters)
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Counter terrorist
* Moscow court ordered the arrest of 3 more suspects related to the terrorist incident at the Crocus City Hall theater near the Russian capital on March 22.
These defendants are Isroil, Ainchon and Dilovar Islomov (father and two sons), and will be detained until May 22. The consideration of the investigation agency's recommendations takes place secretly for the safety of those participating in the process. (TASS)
* Russia will objectively investigate and call on people to report on incidents inciting terrorist attacks: On March 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall theater near Moscow, which left at least 3 people dead, was caused by "insurgents". caused by radical Islam.
He directed that, despite the legitimate desire to punish the perpetrators of the “brutal crime,” the investigation must proceed objectively and without bias.
Meanwhile, on March 26, the Federal Security Service (FSB) called on people to immediately report to the agency any incidents of inciting terrorist attacks in Russia.
The FSB also said it had successfully prevented an attack by an element complicit with the "Russian Volunteer Corps" - a Russian militant group supporting Ukraine - in the Samara region of Russia. The subject committed suicide by activating his explosive device while being arrested. (TASS)
* ASEAN foreign ministers issued a joint statement on March 26, condemned the terrorist attack in Russia and expressed support for efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The joint statement reads: "ASEAN condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack... which caused many innocent people to die, including children... ASEAN fully supports the government's efforts." Russia resolved the situation and brought the perpetrators to justice.”
In addition, ASEAN foreign ministers also emphasized "the urgent need for joint international efforts to comprehensively and effectively eliminate the scourge of terrorism". (Sputnik)
* Belgium maintains terrorism alert level 3 on a 4-level scale, which is a serious and probable threat.
This level has been in effect since October 16, 10, when an attack took the lives of two Swedish tourists in Brussels. Since then, this alert level has remained in place, especially in light of the situation in the Middle East and the rise of anti-Semitism. (VRT News)
* Kyrgyzstan tightens security at shopping centers in the capital Biskek after the terrorist attack in Moscow.
Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Nurbek Abdiev also called on shopping centers to tighten security, install alarm systems, recruit and thoroughly check security staff, and review locations to detect promptly detect explosive devices or suspicious objects. (THX)
* Türkiye arrested 147 people linked to terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) declared itself in raids in 30 cities nationwide.
These subjects were discovered to be operating within the framework of the IS organization, participating in armed conflicts and helping to finance this terrorist group. (Al Arabiya)
* Pakistan killed 4 terrorists attacked the country's Siddique naval facility on the night of March 25 in the city of Turbat in the southwestern province of Balochistan.
The terrorists tried to break into the facility but were unsuccessful and were killed in a firefight. After eliminating the terrorists, security forces conducted a search operation at this location. (THX)
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Châu Âu
* Belarus responded with force if a provocation occurs on the border with Lithuania, according to President Alexander Lukashenko when inspecting a tank battalion stationed near the border with this Baltic country on March 25.
President Lukashenko affirmed: “I would like to declare publicly: all provocative actions must be stopped by force. All acts that violate national borders must be destroyed." (Belta)
* More than 100 farmers' tractors "surrounded" the British Parliament building on March 25 to protest against post-Brexit trade agreements that they believe threaten agricultural production in the country.
Protesters demanded that the government enforce more accurate food labeling and take steps to improve the country's food security.
In addition, protesters also want the government to end trade agreements that they believe allow the import of food that does not meet the standards for circulation in the UK and reduces the income of domestic farmers. (AP)
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Asia Pacific
* North Korea rejects the possibility of holding a summit with Japan: On March 26, North Korea's Central News Agency (KCNA) quoted officials in this country as declaring that they would reject any further contact or negotiations with the Japanese side.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean President and Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Korean Workers' Party, said: "Japan does not have any courage to change history and promote peace and stability." in the region, as well as taking the first step towards a new relationship."
She also affirmed that the plan to conduct a summit between North Korean President Kim Jong-un and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is not in Pyongyang's interests.
A day earlier, Ms. Kim Yo-jong revealed that Prime Minister Kishida had conveyed her desire to meet Mr. Kim Jong-un "as soon as possible". (Kyodo)
* China is 'hot' when the West accuses it of cyber attacks: On March 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian spoke out "strongly" against the US, UK and New Zealand accusing Beijing of being behind a series of cyber attacks targeting lawmakers. and important democratic institutions.
According to Mr. Lam Kiem, Beijing "opposes and suppresses all forms of cyber attacks", and accuses the US of using the Five Eyes intelligence alliance - including 5 countries: the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada) “to orchestrate and disseminate false information about threats from Chinese hackers”.
Mr. Lam Kiem warned that Beijing "will take necessary measures to protect China's legitimate rights and interests."
In a rare and detailed public accusation released on March 25, the US, UK and New Zealand detailed a 3-year “global hacking operation” set up by China to support “ foreign intelligence and economic espionage targets”. (AFP)
* India wants to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines: Speaking at a press conference in the capital Manila on March 26, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that the country supports the Philippines in protecting its sovereignty and hopes to find new areas of cooperation, both in defense and security. .
Meanwhile, his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo announced that the two countries are studying ways to ensure a free and peaceful Indo-Pacific region. (Reuters)
* Korea-Germany discussed strengthening defense cooperation during the meeting between Defense Minister of the Northeast Asian country Shin Won-sik and Chairman of the German Parliamentary Defense Committee Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann on March 25.
The two sides emphasized that this is an important period for cooperation in the international community, citing the conflict in Ukraine, military cooperation between Russia and North Korea as well as the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Germany and South Korea also shared the view that Indo-Pacific and Atlantic security are closely linked, and agreed to develop bilateral defense cooperation and continue close communication. on important security issues. (Yonhap)
* Japan amends arms export regulations to enable worldwide export of next generation fighter aircraft, developed in partnership with the UK and Italy.
The revised rules say Japan can export fighter jets the three governments plan to deploy by 2035 to a third country, but will never transfer them to a country at war. . (Kyodo)
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Middle East-Africa
* The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on the Gaza Strip called for an immediate ceasefire for the holy month of Ramadan. The resolution was passed with 14 votes in favor. America abstained.
The resolution also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, emphasizes the importance of expanding humanitarian aid and reaffirms the need to remove all barriers to their release. providing humanitarian aid on a large scale.
Countries such as Egypt, Mexico, China... expressed their welcome for the above resolution.
Hamas welcomed and affirmed its "willingness to participate in an immediate prisoner exchange process leading to the release of prisoners on both sides."
However, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that the country will not end the war against Hamas until the movement releases the hostages, because "the lack of a decisive victory in Gaza could bring them I come closer to a war in the North.” (AP, AFP)
* Russia negotiates on the location of military bases in the Central African Republic, according to Russian Ambassador to this African country Alexander Bikantov on March 26.
Mr. Alexander Bikantov said: “Discussions are taking place between the defense ministers of the two countries. The location for the base is being selected." (TASS)
* Senegal Presidential Election: July 25, Senegal's electoral commission said opposition presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won about 53,7% of the vote, while ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba only won 36,2% of the vote. vote in the election on March 24.
On the same day, Mr. Ba called opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye to acknowledge his opponent's victory in the presidential election on March 24. (Reuters)
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Americas
* Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced an assassination attempt: Mr. Maduro said two armed men who planned to attack him were arrested in a street operation in Caracas.
According to the leader, the two arrested "declared to be members of the far-right fascist party Vente Venezuela".
Mayor of Caracas, Mr. Naum Fernandez, previously announced a sabotage plot, including subjects carrying "explosives" to attack the President during a march attended by thousands of people. Mr. Maduro. (Mehrnews)
* The US sanctions Russian technology and finance: On March 25, the US Treasury Department announced that it would impose sanctions on Russian technology and financial services companies for developing or providing services using virtual assets to evade sanctions.
A total of 13 entities and 2 individuals are on this new sanctions list. Five of the above entities involve individuals who have been sanctioned by the US. Among the companies is Atomyze, a fintech company controlled by Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin's investment group Interros Holding.
Russia's central bank and major lenders such as VTB and Sberbank are also on the sanctions list. (Reuters)
* Former President Donald Trump had his fine postponed more than 464 million USD in a lawsuit related to inflated asset values, in return he will have to pay a guarantee fee of 175 million USD in 10 days.
This latest ruling is considered a "victory" in former President Trump's efforts to handle legal troubles. Mr. Trump said he respects the above decision and will soon pay 175 million USD in cash or bonds.
Meanwhile, a court has also set the start date for the criminal trial of Mr. Trump paying "hush money" to a porn star to be April 15. This will be the first criminal trial in history of a former US President. (Reuters)
