Ecuador suspends Vice President, Russia pledges to help Africa fight terrorism

The World and Vietnam newspaper highlights some notable world news this morning, November 11th.

Asia

YONHAP. ​​With the rise of electric and eco-friendly vehicles, the market share of diesel cars in South Korea has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years, with the number of imported diesel cars decreasing by more than 65% in 2024.

The sharp decline in diesel vehicle imports is partly due to the 2015 Volkswagen scandal, when the company was found to have used "cheating devices" to bypass emissions tests. (Source: Getty)

KOREA TIMES. The South Korean National Police Agency has identified more than 4,700 minors involved in online gambling activities over the past year.

JAPAN TIMES. Nobuyuki Baba, chairman of the opposition Nippon Ishin Party (Japan Innovation Party), declared that his party would not cooperate with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's administration.

THX. Mr. Vu Duy Hoa, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress ( NPC ) of China, attended the 10th G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit and visited Brazil.

AKP. Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen will deliver a special speech on building peace through a “win-win” policy at the 11th International Parliamentary Conference for Tolerance and Peace (IPTP).

MALAY MAIL. Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin assessed that the KD Tun Razak submarine is in very good condition and capable of operating effectively.

JAKARTA POST. During President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Beijing, several Indonesian companies signed science-related contracts worth over $10 billion with Chinese corporations.

REUTERS. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, will arrive in Iran on November 13 to consult with Iranian officials.

Europe

EEAS. EU High Representative for Security and Foreign Policy Josep Borrell affirmed the bloc's commitment to maintaining support for Ukraine.

Josep Borrell emphasized that US President Joe Biden has two months to define his policy on Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. (Source: EEAS)

SPUTNIK. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow will continue to support Africa in a range of areas, including the fight against terrorism.

EFE. Tens of thousands of people across several Spanish cities took to the streets to protest against the government for its poor response to the recent historic floods.

BNS. The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) Council approved the agreement to form a governing coalition with the Nemunas Dawn Party (PPNA) and the Democratic Union "For Lithuania" (DSVL).

TASS. According to the Russian Central Bank, the country's gold bullion reserves reached a new record high of $207.7 billion in October.

THX. A Boeing 787-9 aircraft belonging to Hainan Airlines (China) had to make an emergency landing at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff.

America

CNN. Wildfires in the northeastern United States continue to spread to the suburbs of New York City, causing air quality in the city and surrounding areas to deteriorate.

Hundreds of wildfires have broken out in New Jersey and Connecticut in recent weeks. (Source: Getty)

AFP. Washington and Mexico signed an agreement aimed at preventing water shortages in the arid southern states of the U.S., while also ensuring a stable supply of river water to Mexico.

REUTERS. Ecuador has temporarily suspended Vice President Veronica Abad from her position, alleging serious disciplinary violations while she served as Ecuador's ambassador to Israel.

BBC. A serious shooting occurred at the Los Cantaritos bar in the city of Querétaro, central Mexico, leaving at least 10 people dead and 7 others injured.

BARRON'S. In an effort to become a leader in the fight against climate change, Brazil has adjusted its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

AFP. Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Ursula León expressed confidence that negotiations would conclude and a free trade agreement (FTA) with India would be signed by 2025.

Africa

WAM. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the war in Sudan has led to a severe crisis with more than 3 million people forced to flee to neighboring countries.

Having erupted in April 2023, the conflict in Sudan has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people. (Source: Getty)

REUTERS. The Sudanese government has rejected US accusations of obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid to people affected by the conflict in the country.

CRTV. The governor of Ouest region, Augustine Awa Fonka, said 12 bodies have been found after a landslide occurred on a road in western Cameroon.

AFRICAN NEWS. The new botanical garden in Sendelingsdrif, Northern Cape province, has become a " living bank" of South Africa's native succulent plants.

Oceania

AFP. Warships of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) docked at Banyuwangi port, East Java, Indonesia to participate in a large-scale joint exercise between the two countries.

ABC. Staff working in the Australian Parliament have filed 30 complaints of serious workplace misconduct over the past nine months.

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