South Korea declares national mourning, Moscow wants the US to abandon its anti-Russian policy, Austria "buys" M-346 FA fighter jets

The World and Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable world news this morning, December 30.

Asia

THAILAND NATION. The number of international tourists to Thailand exceeded the target of 35 million in 2024, bringing in more than 1,800 billion Baht (52.8 billion USD) in revenue for the land of golden temples.

This significant achievement highlights the strong recovery of Thailand's tourism industry. (Source: Khaosed English)

BANGKOK POST. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has vowed to end cross-border drug trafficking in 14 provinces within six months.

STRAITS TIMES. The Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency has asked people living in coastal areas to remain vigilant against flood risks until January 3, 2025.

AKP. From the beginning of 2025, Cambodia will reduce the fee for issuing electronic visas (e-Visa) for two types of visas: tourist visa (T) and regular visa (E).

IRNA. Holding elections to elect a new Syrian government after the regime in Damascus was overthrown could take up to four years to prepare.

YONHAP. ​​Acting President of South Korea Choi Sang Mok declared a national mourning period until January 4 following the plane crash at Muan International Airport.

KYODO. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, in 2023, Japan's top five defense companies will achieve a total revenue of $10 billion , up 35% from the previous year.

KCNA. North Korea appointed Workers' Party of Korea Secretary Pak Thae Song as new Prime Minister , replacing Kim Tok Hun.

Europe

EURONEWS. Mikheil Kavelashvili, a politician with a hardline stance against the West, has been sworn in as President of Georgia.

Mr. Kavelashvili is the first Georgian President to be elected not directly by universal suffrage, but by a 300-member electoral college. (Source: Reuters)

REUTERS. Belgium plans to introduce a series of new regulations on tobacco sales and consumption that will come into effect in 2025, promising to bring about significant changes in people's consumption habits.

SPUTNIK. Moscow will not enter into any arms control talks with Washington until the US abandons its anti-Russian policy.

ANADOLU. At least 10 people were injured in a gas explosion at a residential building in Turkey's northwestern province of Kocaeli.

SKY NEWS. Britain will end tax breaks for private schools from January 1, a move that will raise more than £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) for state education.

AFP. Austria plans to buy 12 Italian-made M-346 FA fighter jets to replace its Saab 105s that have been out of service since late 2020.

America

REUTERS. Mexico is developing a mobile phone application that will allow immigrants entering the United States to send emergency notifications to relatives and the nearest consulate in case of arrest.

This is considered Mexico's preparation for the possibility that US President-elect Donald Trump will carry out a large-scale deportation order against illegal immigrants. (Source: AP)

CNN. United Launch Alliance (ULA) has proposed a bold plan to turn the Vulcan Centaur rocket into a "shield" to protect US assets in orbit.

REUTERS. Whooping cough cases are on the rise in several provinces and territories in Canada, with 19,000 cases.

AFP. 55 solar parks , with a total capacity of over 1,100 MW, in Cuba will be connected to the national grid in 2025, helping to eliminate the current situation of rotating daytime power cuts.

Africa

BARRON'S. The Suez Canal has successfully tested a new lane that allows ships to move in both directions on a 10km stretch south of the canal.

Suez Canal revenue to fall more than 60% in 2024 due to regional issues. (Source: Reuters)

AFP. People in the Republic of Chad began participating in elections for the National Assembly , provincial and local legislatures after a 13-year hiatus.

AP. Malian troops killed at least 21 terrorists and prevented a complex attack in Saye, in the central part of the country.

EGYPT TODAY. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called for an inclusive political process with the participation of all sectors of Syrian society.

REUTERS. The Pan-African Parliament's Southern African Parliamentary Group called for an "inclusive and transparent reconciliation process " in Mozambique.

Oceania

COURIER MAIL. A man has died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Queensland in north-eastern Australia.

There have been at least four shark attacks in Australian waters since the beginning of the year. (Source: Getty)

RNZ. New Zealand insists it is not responsible for the detention of a Russian oil tanker registered in the Cook Islands in Finland.

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