Indonesia's Security Minister resigned, the King of Kuwait visited Saudi Arabia, and the EU "exploded" aid to Ukraine

Asia

YONHAP. Korea begins to close 3rd naval submarine and is also the last ship in the 3.600-ton class to enhance defense capabilities, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.

JAMA. With 4,91 million cars In 2023, China will surpass Japan (4,42 million) to become the world's largest vehicle exporter, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).

KYODO. Two deputy ministers belonging to the largest faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan have submitted their resignations due to political fundraising scandal has shaken the political scene since the end of last year.

Japanese Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takuo Komori (left) said he did not declare the amount of 700.000 Yen (4.700 USD) earned from political fundraising events while Deputy Minister of Land and Infrastructure , traffic and tourism Ryusho Kato admitted not declaring the amount of 100.000 Yen. (Source: Kyodo)

THE STAR. 17th King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim officially crowned, marking an important moment in the history of the constitutional monarchy in the Southeast Asian country.

TEMPO. Indonesian Security Minister and vice presidential candidate, Mr. Mahfud MD announced that he would submit your resignation to President Joko Widodo when he met the country's leader.

ADB. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will disburse funds 419,6 million USD under the Comprehensive Sanitation Project program to support three Indonesian cities to improve quality of life and respond to climate change.

SPA. King of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmed Al Sabah arrived in Saudi Arabia on his first foreign trip since taking power, emphasizing the deep relationship between the two Gulf oil exporting countries.

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TASS. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun, believing that the new Chinese Defense Minister would contribute to further expanding military cooperation between the two countries.

REUTERS. President of Russia Vladimir Putin will visit Türkiye on February 12 and meet his counterpart Tayyip Erdogan.

AP. US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland arrives in Ukraine amid growing uncertainty about Washington's economic and military support for Kiev as the conflict with Russia enters its third year.

REUTERS. EU leaders meet in Brussels today (February 1), discussing the aid package 50 billion euros for four years for Ukraine as part of a broader reform of the bloc's budget.

BLOOMBERG. The EU proposes to extend the regulation for another year import tax exemption for Ukrainian agricultural products, but must be accompanied by "defensive measures" to prevent cheap imports from entering the market.

INTERFAX. Ukraine's total domestic and foreign debt in 2023 is at a record high $145,32 billion.

DPA. Than 1.100 flights canceled or delayed, with about 200.000 passengers affected when aviation security staff plan to strike on February 1, according to the German Airport Association (ADV).

Previously, the service industry union Verdi called on employees of private security service providers to join a strike on February 1 at 2 major airports outside the state of Bavaria due to disagreements in salary negotiations. . (Source: DPA)

AFP. The Netherlands plans to send the destroyer HNLMS Tromp to the Indo-Pacific region to enhance maritime security, Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced.

BBC. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the formation of one new business council, is responsible for organizing regular meetings with top domestic business leaders such as BT, Rolls-Royce and Unilever.

REUTERS. The Greek Coast Guard rescued 57 migrants and discovered two bodies near a rocky shore on the island of Lesbos.

GUARDIAN. British Home Secretary James Cleverly and his French counterpart Gerald Darmanin agreed to speed up the implementation aerial surveillance equipment to reduce the number of illegal migrants crossing the sea to the UK.

Americas

TELAM. Argentine Cabinet Minister Nicolás Posse came to the US to strengthen relations with President Joe Biden's government.

NBC Cygnus spacecraft of American aerospace technology company Northrop Grumman was launched into space carrying more than 3,5 tons of scientific research materials and supplies for the International Space Station.

REUTERS. Mexico will begin production Patria vaccine (Fatherland) Covid-19 prevention was developed by domestic scientists from February 15, after completing the final licensing procedures.

According to the assessment of the National Medical Council of Mexico, the Patria vaccine is a product that ensures quality, safety, brings high efficiency and meets all international pharmaceutical standards. (Source: Reuters)

GLOBE AND MAIL. Canada announced a new amount of aid 40 million CAD to provide food, water and humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

CBC. Canadian Housing Minister Sean Fraser said starting this fall, post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to housing construction for students.

LATINA PRENSA. The Cuban government is trying to apply many policies to support the gradual implementation of the measure economic adjustment effective from February 1, including increases in fuel, electricity, and gas prices, and elimination of certain subsidies.

Africa

REUTERS. South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said that all countries have an obligation to stop financing and facilitating Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip.

AL ARABIYA. A delegation of the Islamic Movement Hamas arrived in Cairo to discuss with the head of the Egyptian Intelligence Agency a framework agreement to halt fighting in Gaza and release hostages.

EGYPT NEWS. Egypt is looking to set up electricity networks connecting with Europe to export electricity to countries in this region, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker said.

ARAB NEWS. Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed decided to extend it state of emergency nationwide until the end of 2024.

A state of emergency in Tunisia was declared at the end of November 11, after a bomb attack in downtown Tunis aimed at the presidential protection bus. (Source: AFP)

AFP. Tunisian authorities destroyed the network of illegal migrants from Africa to Italy, arrested 6 subjects of different nationalities in the Southern Sahara region and seized a large amount of cash.

AP. Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) busted it for the first time 20 chat groups on the WhatsApp messaging app believed to be run by the extremist group al-Shabab for the purposes of extortion and intimidation.

UN. UN humanitarian organizations provide Zambia with 2,5 million USD to respond cholera epidemic is raging, causing 574 deaths and 400 - 500 people being infected every day.

THE STAR. President of Kenya William Ruto said the country would press ahead with plans to head a UN-approved international force to Haiti, despite a court in Nairobi last week blocking the deployment.

Oceania

ABC. The Foreign Ministers and Defense Ministers of Australia and New Zealand met for the first time in a 2+2 format in Melbourne, discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Hamas-Israel, and the Houthi attack on the Red Sea.

This is the first face-to-face meeting between New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong and the second meeting between New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins and his counterpart Richard Marles, who is also Australian Deputy Prime Minister. . (Source: NZ Herald)

NZ HERALD. New Zealand signed a space cooperation agreement with Australia, under which New Zealand researchers will receive a grant of 6 million NZD (3,67 million USD).