Israel neutralizes 4 more Hamas generals, Russian helicopters suddenly appear in Japanese territory?

Mr. Zelensky is angry with the West, the reason why the US opposes a ceasefire for the Israel-Hamas conflict... are some notable international news in the past 24 hours.

The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to develop complicatedly. (Source: AP)

The World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some of the day's international news highlights.

* Russian government discusses strengthening measures to prevent external interference : On October 31, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the previous day, Vladimir Putin and top government and security officials had discussed strengthening measures to counter external interference.

Specifically, in a statement at a meeting on October 30 with members of the Security Council, the government and heads of law enforcement agencies, Mr. Putin accused the West and Ukraine of stirring up unrest in Russia after rioters in Dagestan stormed an airport to "arrest" Jewish passengers on a flight from Tel Aviv. Ukraine denied involvement in the incident. Russia is currently analyzing the incident in Dagestan to minimize the risk of a recurrence. (Reuters)

* Ukraine will provide multi-layered protection for energy facilities : The country's Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said on October 30 that the "protective shield" for energy infrastructure will include air defense systems and equipment. This will make Kiev the first country in the world to have such protection for energy facilities.

Galushchenko stated that the Russian attacks had caused enormous damage to Ukraine's energy facilities. Therefore, stockpiling equipment in Europe for repairing these facilities is particularly important. He also emphasized the need to ensure international oversight of Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

According to the Ukrainian government, up to half of the country's power facilities will be damaged between October 2022 and March 2023. (TTXVN)

* President Zelensky receives bipartisan delegation from the US House of Representatives : On October 30, the press office of the President of Ukraine announced that he had received a bipartisan delegation from the US House of Representatives including Representatives French Gill, Michael Quigley, and Stephen Lynch.

During the talks, the two sides discussed Washington's continued comprehensive support for Kyiv. President Zelensky briefed the US delegation on the military situation and the priority needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU).

The Telegram channel of the Office of the President of Ukraine posted a video of a statement by Congressman Michael Quigley, a Democrat from Illinois, who confirmed that sometimes there are “very unpleasant situations” regarding the distribution of aid to Kiev. He also noted that there is a “division of opinion” on the issue of aid: “I understand the need for 155mm artillery shells, but Israel also needs them.” He hinted that it is time for Ukraine to become more self-sufficient in weapons and ammunition. (VNA)

* British newspaper: Zelensky angered by West's waning enthusiasm for Ukraine : On October 30, The Times (UK), citing informed sources, reported that the Ukrainian president was "disappointed and angry" after his visit to the United States.

According to the newspaper, Zelensky has lost his “often optimistic, humorous, and jovial tendency to liven up meetings with jokes.” One close associate noted that the Ukrainian president “feels betrayed by his Western allies” and that this leaves him without the means to “win” against Moscow. However, the politician’s belief “in ultimate victory over Russia” is beginning to worry his advisors.

Earlier, the newspaper quoted a senior military official as emphasizing that the VSU had no more men and weapons for the next attack. Kiev had asked the army to launch an operation to capture Gorlovka, but the soldiers were not fully guaranteed to fight. A Ukrainian officer said: “In early October, Kiev asked to launch an operation to 'take back' the city of Gorlovka. The answer came in the form of a question: With what? Where are the weapons? Where are the artillery? Where are the recruits?”

Located 50km from the city of Donetsk, Gorlovka is home to the headquarters of the major coal and chemical company Stirol. Before the start of the conflict in Donbass, Gorlovka had a population of more than 250,000. (The Times)

* Israel eliminates four more senior Hamas leaders , on alert in the Red Sea : On October 30 , writing on social media, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Brigadier General Daniel Hagari emphasized that after receiving accurate intelligence, Israeli soldiers attacked and neutralized senior Hamas commanders.

Among those targeted were Jamil Baba, commander of the naval forces in the central Gaza Strip; Muhammad Safadi, commander of the anti-tank unit of the Tafah battalion; and Muwaman Hegazi, also from the Tafah battalion's anti-tank unit. Another attack also struck Muhammad Awadallah, a senior figure in Hamas's weapons manufacturing team.

Last week, the IDF also carried out airstrikes that killed Shadi Barud, one of the Hamas leaders believed to have planned the October 7 attack on Israel, as well as Asem Abu Rakab, the head of Hamas's air force.

Earlier that day, the IDF announced it had attacked 300 military targets belonging to the Hamas Islamic movement in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours, neutralizing a significant number of soldiers in clashes as part of its ground operation in the Palestinian territories.

In related news, on October 31, the IDF said air raid sirens related to intruding aircraft had sounded in the Red Sea city of Eilat. (Reuters/Times of Israel)

* Israeli Prime Minister : Conflict with Hamas enters “new phase”: On October 31, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office emphasized: “We are at the center of the conflict. We have set ourselves a clear goal of destroying Hamas’ military and administrative potential. We are carrying out this task systematically. The first phase of the blockade has been completed.

The second phase, the air strikes against the enemy, is continuing all the time. The third phase is the IDF expanding its ground offensive into the Gaza Strip. They are doing this in very strong and carefully considered moves, making progress step by step in a methodical manner.” (Times of Israel)

* Israel disappointed with the United Nations : On October 30, speaking to reporters, Israeli Ambassador to Geneva Meirav Eilon Shahar said: “Overall, I have to say that the United Nations has disappointed the Israeli people. What happens when an organization working in Geneva, for example the World Health Organization (WHO), starts talking about the Gaza Strip on October 8?”

Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar's statement is believed to be a reference to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's comments on X regarding civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip. The WHO has not yet commented on the statement. (Reuters)

* Hamas announces death toll in Gaza Strip : On October 31, Gaza Strip health spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra announced that at least 8,525 Palestinians, including 3,542 children, were killed in Israeli attacks. A Hamas health representative added that 130 medical staff were among the victims. Currently, 15 hospitals and 32 health centers have stopped operating.

The IDF's fierce attacks have caused power, water, and telecommunications cuts, severely hampering the treatment of the wounded, who are said to number more than 21,000. Hamas spokesman Hazem Kasem said the movement is ready to complete a prisoner exchange deal with Israel.

Meanwhile, the number of Israelis killed in Hamas' surprise attack on the South has reached 1,400, with 239 others taken hostage. (TTXVN)

* Egypt allows 193 aid trucks to pass through Rafah border gate : On October 30, Egyptian officials said that 193 trucks carrying 3,100 tons of humanitarian aid have passed through Rafah to the Gaza Strip since the relief operation began on October 21.

The Secretary-General of North Sinai Province, Osama el-Ghandour, confirmed that the aid shipment included food, water, and medicine. He added that medical facilities in the northern Sinai Peninsula are ready to receive and treat injured Palestinians once they are allowed to leave Gaza, the besieged coastal territory. He also confirmed that three facilities in the cities of Arish and Sheikh Zuweid are currently being mobilized to accommodate the families of the injured. (VNA)

* The US does not support an Israel-Hamas ceasefire at this time: On October 30, the US National Security Council's strategic coordinator, John Kirby, stated: "We do not support a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas at this time." At the same time, he emphasized that a "ceasefire" to bring aid into the Gaza Strip should be considered.

Regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's accusation that Ukraine and "Western agents" incited the situation related to the conflict in Dagestan, Mr. Kirby said: "In the classic Russian rhetoric, when something bad happens in the country, you blame someone else... The West has nothing to do with this." (AFP)

* Russia warns of “ half-hearted ” measures in the Middle East : On October 31, speaking at a meeting of the UN Security Council, Russian Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzya warned that the “humanitarian pause” would not help the Middle East: “At this time, the priority task of the global community is to stop the bloodshed, minimize the damage to civilians and move the situation to a political and diplomatic path.” He also stressed the importance of strengthening collective steps to restart formal Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

In related news, on the same day, South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin held a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry and discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict. Both sides agreed that the conflict should not escalate further and that a “humanitarian pause” is urgently necessary to prevent the current crisis from worsening. Park Jin noted that Egypt is seeking to de-escalate tensions through active mediation efforts and has decided to allow the shipment of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip via its border. (TASS/Yonhap)

Southeast Asia

* General Subiyanto nominated as Commander of the Indonesian Army: On October 31, Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Puan Maharani said that the new Chief of Staff of the Army, General Agus Subiyanto, was nominated by President Joko Widodo to be the Commander of the country's army. Notably, the above move took place just 6 days after Mr. Agus was appointed as Chief of Staff of the Army.

Specifically, Mr. Agus was nominated to replace the outgoing army commander, Admiral Yudo Margono, who will retire at the end of November. She said: "We have received the President's nomination for the position of army commander. We will carry out the necessary procedures in the House of Representatives. We hope that this process will go smoothly to avoid any leadership vacuum in the army."

The House of Representatives' Committee I (which oversees defense and foreign affairs) is expected to invite Mr. Agus to a series of hearings. If he passes this round, he will then be voted on by the House of Representatives in a plenary session. The entire process is expected to last several weeks. According to Indonesia's 2004 Military Act, the maximum age for the country's military commander is 58. (ANTARA)

* Dutch Prime Minister visits Malaysia : On October 31st and November 1st, Mark Rutte will make a working visit to Malaysia, marking his second visit to the country after his first visit in 2014.

According to a press release from the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 31, the leader is expected to meet with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on November 1. Both leaders will review the progress of bilateral relations, especially trade cooperation, investment, cultural exchange, palm oil, agriculture, and agricultural products. In addition, addressing the issue of Islamophobia, as well as exploring new potential areas of cooperation, will also be mentioned in the bilateral meeting.

In addition, the Dutch Prime Minister is also expected to meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Commodities Fadillah Yusof and participate in a palm tree planting event, a tree that symbolizes the excellent cooperation between the two countries in the palm oil sector.

Mr. Rutte will deliver a keynote speech and participate in a dialogue with Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, at the 6th Malaysia-Netherlands Water Dialogue . (VNA)

South Asia

* The United Nations urges Pakistan to protect deported Afghans : On October 31, the spokesperson for the UN Refugee Agency in Pakistan, Qaiser Khan Afridi, said: “We are asking the (Pakistani) government to put in place a comprehensive system and mechanism for managing and registering those at risk of persecution if forced to return. Because they cannot return, they cannot return to Afghanistan because their freedom or their lives may be threatened.”

The agency and Western embassies are calling on Pakistan to find a way to identify and protect deported Afghans from danger at home. Specifically, Pakistan will begin deporting undocumented migrants from November 1. This plan could affect 1.7 million of the 4 million Afghan refugees. (Reuters)

Northeast Asia

* Russian helicopter suspected of violating Japanese airspace : On October 31, a Russian helicopter reportedly entered the airspace above the sea off the Nemuro Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido at approximately 12:44 PM. Shortly afterward, fighter jets of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JADSF) scrambled in response to the intrusion.

For its part, the Japanese Defense Ministry said the Tokyo government had “sent a stern protest to Moscow over the incident through diplomatic channels.”

Previously, in March 2022, Russian helicopters were said to have conducted similar behavior near the group of islands controlled by Tokyo and called the Northern Territories, which Moscow also claims and calls the Southern Kuril Islands. (Kyodo)

* Finland confirms China's cooperation in Balticconnector pipeline investigation : On October 31, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo confirmed that Beijing is cooperating in Helsinki's investigation into the role of the Hong Kong-flagged vessel NewNew Polar Bear in the rupture of the Balticconnector pipeline on October 8.

In the announcement, he stated that Helsinki had held diplomatic discussions and begun cooperating with Beijing on this matter. According to the Finnish Prime Minister, China had promised and declared its desire to cooperate. He suggested that this cooperation would show results in the coming days. However, the leader also emphasized the need for patience from all parties to gain a clear picture of what had happened.

Previously, the Chinese government had also stated its readiness to provide necessary information in accordance with international law to assist this investigation.

Finnish police, currently leading the investigation, have named the container ship NewNew Polar Bear as the main suspect in the damage to the gas pipeline on the morning of October 8th. However, they stated that it is too early to determine whether this was an accident or a deliberate act. A large anchor, believed to belong to the Polar Bear, was found near the pipeline. Investigators say the pipeline may have ruptured when the anchor was dragged along the seabed. (VNA)

* UN Security Council Extends Mission in Libya : On October 30, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for another year, until October 31, 2024.

Resolution 2702, which was unanimously supported by all 15 Security Council members, calls on Libya’s political institutions and relevant parties to resolve outstanding disputes related to elections as soon as possible. The resolution calls on the political institutions and key stakeholders to engage with Abdoulaye Bathily, head of UNSMIL and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, to enable the country to promptly hold free, fair and transparent elections.

The UN stressed that there can be no military solution to the Libyan problem and called on all parties to refrain from violence or any actions that could exacerbate tensions and conflict, endanger civilians, and undermine the political process or the ceasefire signed on October 23, 2020.

This resolution also calls on all parties to fully implement the ceasefire agreement and urges UN member states to respect and support the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, including the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, fighter jets, and foreign mercenaries from Libya. (VNA)

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