The US begins its transition of power, Hezbollah attacks Israeli naval base, and the German coalition government collapses.

Internal NATO tensions escalate after Trump's election as US President; Japan's Defense Minister visits South Korean warships; China predicts increased US militarization of the South China Sea; and President-elect Donald Trump's team plans to end the Ukraine conflict… these are some of the prominent international events of the past 24 hours.

President-elect Donald Trump walks onto the stage with his wife Melania, son Eric, and daughter-in-law Lara at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 5. (Source: Reuters)

The World & Vietnam newspaper highlights some of the day's most prominent international news.

Asia- Pacific

*China calls for establishing stable relations with the US: On November 7, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to US President-elect Donald Trump, calling for the building of "stable, healthy, and sustainable" bilateral relations.

China's state television (CCTV) quoted Xi Jinping as emphasizing that history shows both countries benefit from cooperation and suffer from confrontation. He expressed hope that both sides would strengthen dialogue, manage differences, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation.

In his first message since Trump's re-election as President, the Chinese leader called on the two countries to uphold the principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence for the common benefit of both countries and the international community.

President Xi Jinping emphasized: "A stable, healthy, and sustainable China-U.S. relationship is in the common interest of both countries and is in line with the expectations of the international community." (AFP)

*New Indonesian President visits China: Just over two weeks after taking office, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will make his first overseas trip to China from November 8-10, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.

According to an announcement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during this state visit, President Prabowo is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping and other high-ranking Chinese officials. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the special importance of the visit in promoting the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries across various fields. (Reuters)

*Cambodian Prime Minister meets with Myanmar leader: The Cambodian News Agency (AKP) reported that, on the sidelines of a series of conferences held in Kunming city, Yunnan province, China from November 6-7, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held a bilateral meeting with the Chairman of the State Administrative Council of Myanmar, General Min Aung Hlaing, on November 6.

During the meeting, General Min Aung Hlaing updated the Cambodian Prime Minister on the general political situation and preparations for the upcoming general election in Myanmar. In response, Prime Minister Hun Manet thanked the Myanmar leader for the update and expressed hope that the crisis in Myanmar would be resolved peacefully in the near future. Furthermore, Hun Manet emphasized the importance of comprehensive dialogue and the implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus. (Strait Times)

*Philippines trusts its alliance with the US: Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez stated on November 7th that the Philippines expects US policy in the Indo-Pacific and support for allies under bilateral treaties amid tensions in the South China Sea to remain stable under Donald Trump, driven by bipartisan resolve in Washington.

Ambassador Romualdez expressed confidence that the commitments between the Philippines and the United States, including the joint maritime exercises that began last year, will continue under President Trump. (Reuters)

*First time Japanese Defense Minister visits South Korean warship: In a move demonstrating the increasingly improving relationship between the two countries, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani made a historic visit on November 7th to a South Korean warship docked in Japan.

Speaking at the welcoming ceremony, and referring to North Korea's repeated missile tests, Nakatani emphasized: "Japan-South Korea cooperation is more important than ever."

Relations between Tokyo and Seoul deteriorated following an incident in 2018 when a South Korean warship allegedly locked onto a Japanese patrol aircraft using fire control radar. Bilateral relations have gradually recovered since Yoon Suk Yeol took office as South Korean president in May 2022. (Kyodo)

*China predicts increased US militarization of the South China Sea: According to Chinese experts, despite a change in leadership at the White House, the US-led militarization of the South China Sea is likely to increase, but the regional strategic situation will remain stable.

According to a report by the South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative (SCSPI), the US military conducts approximately 8,000 military flights in the region each year.

Professor Ho Ba, head of SCSPI, believes both the US and China want to avoid direct conflict. Regarding the Philippines, experts suggest that the country may continue its "low-intensity" approach towards China and leverage US-China competition to advance its territorial claims. (CGTN)

Europe

*Number of illegal migrants arriving in Italy drops sharply: On November 6th, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced that from the beginning of the year to November 4th, 55,892 illegal migrants had arrived on Italian shores, a 62% decrease compared to the same period in 2023 and a 36% decrease compared to 2022.

Minister Piantedosi also stated that since the beginning of the year, 4,514 migrants have been repatriated, a 15% increase compared to 2023 and a 34% increase compared to 2022, adding that the government intends to "increase the actual number of repatriated people." Meanwhile, police have also arrested more than 450 migrant traffickers in the past two years.

On the same day, Minister Piantedosi said that EU asylum regulations have set a target for Italy to create more than 8,000 sites by 2026 to receive migrants as a border state, referring to the new Italian-run centers in Albania. (AFP)

*Internal NATO unease after Trump's election as US President: Foreign Policy (FP) magazine, citing sources within NATO, reports that the military alliance is increasingly concerned about the current situation in Ukraine, as Kyiv's position in the conflict is weakening.

The acknowledgment that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU) are facing serious difficulties in the context of Donald Trump's victory in the US election is causing further concern within the coalition.

According to sources, the rise to power of Trump, who has repeatedly stated that U.S. support for Ukraine needs to be reconsidered, is increasing anxiety among Western allies about future support for Kyiv.

NATO is concerned that Trump's election could significantly impact the alliance's strategy and jeopardize NATO's long-term support policy in current conflicts. (FP)

*North Korean soldiers participate in combat for the first time in Russia's Kursk province: According to Reuters, North Korean soldiers have participated in combat for the first time in the Kursk province of the Russian Federation.

An unnamed U.S. official said North Korean soldiers clashed with their opponents on November 4. This is the first recorded instance of North Korean forces participating in combat operations in Russia.

Official representatives have not disclosed information on North Korean military casualties and declined to comment further on the details of the incident. Information regarding the extent of involvement and the framework of cooperation by North Korean forces has not been revealed. This information has also not been confirmed by either Russia or North Korea. (Reuters)

*The German coalition government collapsed due to political incompatibility: Immediately after the collapse of the German coalition government on the evening of November 6th and Chancellor Olaf Scholz's call for a vote of confidence on January 15th, 2025, paving the way for an early election scheduled for March 2025, analysts concluded that from the outset, the fundamental political beliefs of the three parties in the coalition were incompatible.

Prime Minister Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party are essentially left-wing parties that believe in a strong state and that it needs a lot of money for social policies and climate protection. The liberal-minded Free Democratic Party (FDP), on the other hand, holds the opposite view: they want a lean state that only intervenes in exceptional cases and implements fiscal restraint. (AFP)

Middle East-Africa

*Hezbollah's assessment of the ceasefire agreement after the US election: Senior Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem affirmed that the results of the US presidential election will not affect the achievement of a ceasefire agreement between the group and Israel. Qassem emphasized: "We do not expect an end to aggression based on political developments."

According to AFP, the Hezbollah leader asserted that only actual developments on the battlefield could end the hostilities between the two sides. He also stated that indirect negotiations would take place through the Lebanese government once Israel ceases its attacks on Lebanese territory. (AFP)

*Israeli Defense Minister fired: On November 6th, the New York Times assessed that Israel is facing the risk of national security instability after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amidst the country's two-front war.

According to the New York Times, Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to dismiss Netanyahu has met with strong opposition from Israeli opposition leaders, who argue that the move is jeopardizing national security for personal political gain.

For his part, the dismissed Defense Minister, Mr. Gallant, confirmed three main reasons for the decision: his call for universal conscription, prioritizing the rescue of hostages held in Gaza, and demanding the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the security failures that led to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. (Al Jazeera)

*Hezbollah attacks Israeli naval base: According to AFP on November 6, the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon said it targeted a naval base near the Israeli city of Haifa with drones and missiles. This was Hezbollah's fourth attack on the base in recent weeks.

Hezbollah's statement emphasized that its fighters "targeted the Stella Maris naval base northwest of Haifa with a barrage of high-quality missiles and a squadron of UAVs." (AFP)

Americas - Latin America

*President-elect Donald Trump's team discusses plan to end Ukraine conflict: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing sources on November 7, reported that President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing a new plan to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the sources, the plan includes several key points: a ceasefire and the creation of a demilitarized zone along the front line. However, the question of who will guarantee the security of this zone remains open.

An anonymous member of Trump's team revealed: "We're not going to send American men and women to do peacekeeping in Ukraine. And we're not paying for it. Ask the Poles, the Germans, the British, and the French to do it." (WSJ)

*Cuba suffers heavy damage from Hurricane Rafael: On November 6th, the Cuban government released an initial assessment of the damage after Hurricane Rafael swept through the Caribbean island nation with maximum wind speeds of 185 km/h, equivalent to level 3 on the 5-level Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale.

Speaking at a meeting of the National Defense Council, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said that heavy damage has been recorded so far in the western provinces of Mayabeque, Artemisa, and the capital Havana.

Initial estimates suggest that Hurricane Rafael affected more than 4 million Cubans. Rafael was the second powerful hurricane to hit Cuba in three weeks, following Hurricane Oscar. The Cuban Civil Defense agency confirmed that Hurricane Oscar, which struck western Cuba, killed at least eight people, displaced thousands, damaged over 1,000 homes, and caused extensive infrastructure damage. (Reuters)

Venezuela desires normalization of relations with the US: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election on November 7th, while also expressing his desire to improve bilateral relations.

Speaking on the Maduro Live program, Maduro emphasized: “Although relations between the two countries were not very good during Trump’s first term, now is an opportunity to open a new beginning. We hope for success for both the United States and Venezuela. We always promote what is beneficial for Latin America and the Caribbean.”

The Venezuelan president also expressed his willingness to build a positive relationship with the United States in the future. (Sputniknews)

* The US begins the power transition process: On November 6th, just one day after the 2024 US presidential election campaign concluded with a victory for Republican candidate Donald Trump, the United States began the process of transferring power to the new administration.

According to the Associated Press, President-elect Donald Trump has begun the 75-day transition process by establishing a transition team. His top priority before his inauguration on January 20, 2025, is to appoint approximately 4,000 new government officials to his new administration, including key positions such as Secretary of State and cabinet members.

Approximately 1,200 presidential nominations will need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Speaking on November 6th, President-elect Donald Trump said that former presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. and billionaire Elon Musk are likely to join his administration.

In addition to planning the new administration, during the transition period, President-elect Donald Trump also began receiving daily intelligence briefings. (AFP)

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