World news 8/30: Ukraine mistakenly shot down F-16, Thailand is about to have a new Cabinet, North Korea cancels registration of 13 submarines, India

US presidential candidate reaffirms his support for Israel, China passes draft regulations on data security, Russian President prepares to visit Mongolia, Ms. Harris has a narrow lead over Mr. Trump... are some of the outstanding international events in the past 24 hours.

An F-16 fighter jet is believed to have been shot down by mistake by Ukrainian forces. (Source: AFP)

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

Asia- Pacific

*China approves draft data security regulations: Chinese state media reported on August 30 that the Chinese Cabinet has approved a draft regulation on data security protection.

At a meeting on August 30, the Chinese Cabinet stressed the need to classify and organize the protection of network data, clarify security limits, and ensure the orderly and free circulation of data.

The meeting also discussed and approved "in principle" a draft amendment to the country's maritime law. (Reuters)

*Thailand is about to have a new Cabinet: Thai media reported on August 30 that the list of the new Cabinet of the coalition government led by the Pheu Thai Party (Pheu Thai) has been completed with a total of 36 members, including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

In the new Cabinet, the Pheu Thai Party holds nearly 50% with 17 ministers and deputies, notably Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Pichai Chunhavajira, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa.

There are a total of 12 new faces in the new Cabinet compared to the Cabinet of the previous Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The new Cabinet list will be submitted to the Royal Palace for approval. With the participation of the Democrat Party in the ruling coalition, the new Cabinet now has the support of 322 seats in Thailand's 500-seat House of Representatives. (Bangkok Post)

*Spanish President visits China: The Spanish President's Office said on August 30 that the country's leader will visit China from September 7-12, in the context that Beijing and the European Union (EU) are deadlocked in a trade war related to China's subsidies for electric vehicles.

President Pedro Sanchez is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials during his trip.

President Sanchez's visit to China comes after the European Commission, which oversees the bloc's trade policy, announced last week that it plans to impose import duties of up to 36% for five years on electric vehicles imported from China. Beijing responded by launching an investigation into EU subsidies on some dairy products, including fresh cheese and curd, and some types of milk and cream imported into China. (AFP)

*Taliban no longer cooperates with UN delegation: The moral police force in the Taliban government said it will no longer cooperate with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), calling it the "opposition".

Late on August 29, the Ministry of Propaganda, Morality and Evil Prevention in the Taliban government announced in the media that it would not provide any support or cooperation to UNAMA due to UNAMA's propaganda activities. The ministry also declared that it considered the UN mission an opposition force. (AFP)

*US Navy ready to escort Philippine ships in the East Sea: Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) - on August 29 announced that the US forces are ready with "a range of options" to deal with increasingly aggressive actions in the East Sea if ordered to deploy together and after consulting with the Philippines.

However, Mr. Paparo declined to provide details about backup options.

Mr. Paparo emphasized that after consulting with Manila, the US military is ready to escort Philippine ships in the South China Sea amid increasing hostile activities between Beijing and Manila in the disputed waters. (AP)

*North Korea cancels registration of 13 submarines with the International Maritime Organization: North Korea has suddenly withdrawn the registration of 13 of its submarines with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

According to data from the IMO's Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS), as of the morning of August 29, the Sinpo-C-class ballistic missile submarine "Hero Kim Kun Ok", the Sinpo-class "Yongung 24/8" (Hero 24/8) and 11 Shark-2-class midget submarines that were registered as North Korean vessels were simultaneously removed.

When searching for IMO vessel identification numbers previously assigned to North Korean submarines on GISIS, only the words “vessel does not exist” appear.

It is estimated that the North Korean military currently possesses about 70 submarines of various types. (Yonhap)

*India, China discuss border situation: On August 29, India and China held a meeting to exchange "frank, constructive and forward-looking" views on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), aiming to "narrow" differences and find solutions to outstanding issues.

The 31st meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Boundary Matters (WMCC) on India-China boundary issues was held in Beijing, according to a statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During the meeting, both sides stressed that “restoration of peace, stability and respect for the LAC” is a prerequisite for improving bilateral relations.

To this end, the two sides agreed to “increase communication through diplomatic and military channels”. The two sides also agreed to maintain peace and stability in the border areas, in accordance with existing agreements, protocols and bilateral understandings between the two countries.

Previously, the 30th WMCC meeting between India and China was held in New Delhi on July 31. (THX)

Europe

*Ukraine calls on EU allies to support air defense systems: Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said he has called on European Union (EU) allies to provide air defense systems for deployment in western regions of Ukraine.

Mr. Umerov made this call at an informal meeting of EU defense ministers on August 30.

On his Telegram page, Mr. Umerov stressed that strengthening Ukraine's air defense system is very important to protect civilians and infrastructure. (Reuters)

*Ukrainian air defense mistakenly shot down its own F-16 fighter: On August 30, a Russian military website quoted a source saying that Ukrainian air defense forces shot down their own F-16 fighter due to a mistake.

The incident occurred because the pilot put the plane into low-altitude surveillance mode, so the air defense system mistakenly identified it as an enemy cruise missile.

The incident occurred in an unspecified area, but the pilot of the fighter jet was killed, according to the source. This is the first case of an F-16 fighter jet being shot down over Ukrainian territory. (Reuters)

*Russia accuses EU mission in Armenia of intelligence activities: In an interview with Sputnik, Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mikhail Yevdokimov accused the EU mission in Armenia of gathering intelligence against Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia.

“Washington and its allies are ready to take any steps, including the trick of provoking conflicts around Russia. An example of such interference is the current EU monitoring mission in Armenia. With the participation of a ‘specialist’ from Canada, the mission has essentially become a NATO operation with dubious goals,” Mr. Yevdokimov said.

The Russian ambassador also commented that the EU mission is essentially a tool in the West's hybrid war, and "in fact, it is gathering intelligence against Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia." (Sputniknews)

*Russian President prepares to visit Mongolia: On August 29, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Mongolia, a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) that has issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader, next week.

The announcement reads: "At the invitation of Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, on September 3, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to Mongolia to attend ceremonial events dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the joint victory of Soviet and Mongolian forces over Japanese militarists on the Khalkhin Gol River." (TASS)

Middle East-Africa

*UK calls on Israel to "exercise restraint" and comply with international law: Britain on August 30 expressed "very" concern about Israel's ongoing military activities in the occupied West Bank, and called on Israel to "exercise restraint" and comply with international law.

He also criticized comments made earlier this week by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a supporter of West Bank annexation.

Israel's large-scale military operation in the occupied territories entered its third day on August 30, with the death toll rising to at least 19. Israel has declared its raids on towns and refugee camps across the West Bank as "anti-terror" operations. (AFP)

*Turkey arrests IS member plotting terrorist attack in Istanbul: Ahaber TV reported on August 30 that Turkish police have arrested an Islamic State (IS) terrorist who was preparing a terrorist attack in Istanbul using explosives.

The militant was arrested in western Istanbul, where he lives, the television station reported. The exact date of his arrest was not given. Police had been closely monitoring the terrorist as he entered Turkey illegally with the intention of carrying out a terrorist act in Istanbul, adding that he had received special training.

Earlier in the day, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said police had arrested 119 suspected IS members in 23 provinces in the country. (Sputniknews)

*Israel kills senior Hamas commander in the West Bank: The Israeli military said on August 30 that its border police had killed a senior commander of the Islamist Hamas movement in the West Bank.

Wassem Hazem, identified as a Hamas commander in the restive city of Jenin, was killed in a vehicle containing weapons, ammunition and a large amount of cash, the Israeli military said in a statement. Two other gunmen were hit by drones as they tried to escape from the vehicle. (Reuters)

America - Latin America

*US restricts visas for 14 Syrian officials: The US State Department said on August 30 that the US is imposing visa restrictions on 14 Syrian officials, citing their links to forced kidnappings.

In a statement, the US State Department said the 14 restricted officials were not among the 21 Syrian officials that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against in March.

More than 96,000 men, women and children have been "disappeared" as part of the Syrian government's response to critics, the ministry said. (Reuters)

*US Vice President Harris reaffirms pro-Israel stance: CNN on August 29 quoted Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris as emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, while reaffirming her support for Israel and maintaining her view that "too many innocent Palestinians have died".

In an interview with CNN , Ms. Harris expressed: "Israel has the right to defend itself... and how they exercise that right is important. Too many innocent Palestinians have been killed, and we have to reach an agreement," however, the current US Vice President did not propose any changes to the current policy. (Al Jazeera)

*US Election 2024: Ms. Harris leads narrowly over Mr. Trump: The latest survey by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) shows that American voters basically have a positive assessment of Ms. Kamala Harris and the Democratic candidate is currently leading her opponent Donald Trump in terms of voter support at a narrow level.

According to the latest WSJ poll, in a head-to-head matchup between the two candidates, Ms. Harris received the support of 48% of voters, while the rate for Mr. Trump was 47%. In another poll involving independent and third-party candidates, Ms. Harris's lead over Mr. Trump was wider, with 47% support compared to 45%.

This is the first time the Democratic candidate has led Mr. Trump in a head-to-head race since the WSJ began polling in April 2024. In the WSJ 's July poll, Mr. Trump still led Ms. Harris by 2% in voter support.

The latest polls show that the Republican candidate has so far failed to stop Harris’s momentum. The WSJ notes that the margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 2.5%. (WSJ)

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