HOT NEWS
- The U.S. said that it is deeply disturbed by the reports of systematic rape in Uighurs internment camps, adding that there must be serious consequences for atrocity. Source: CNA
- The U.S. and Russia have agreed to extend the new START treaty that will limit Russian ICBMs, SLBMs, and heavy bombers until February 5, 2026. Source: Sputnik
- UNSC failed to secure a joint statement to condemn Myanmar’s coup during the discussion on the statement as China and Russia asked for more time. Source: Al Jazeera
WORLD
- The U.S. state department announced that U.S. position and foreign policies regarding the one China policy will remain the same as the previous administration. Source: Sputnik
- Italy’s president asked the head of European central bank to oversee the process of forming a new coalition government since the collapse of the previous one. Source: BBC
- Canada designated Proud Boys on terrorist list on the ground of posing active security threats and for their role in the U.S. Capitol attack last month. Source: CNA
REGIONS
- China told international community to create a sound external environment for Myanmar to solve their issues, adding that UNSC’s action should be conducive to Myanmar’s situation. Source: Xinhua Net
- World economic forum that will be held in May with Singapore as the host will be postponed to August instead, due to the growing challenges to curb the pandemic. Source: The Straits Times
- Thai Minister of Public Health announced to receive the COVID-19 vaccines from the UK and China regardless of the suspension of AstraZeneca’s vaccine outside of EU. Source: Bangkok Post
CAMBODIA
- PM Hun Sen announced his commitment to strengthen solidarity and close cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam for the mutual benefits of the two nations. Source: Khmer Times
- Chinese Ambassador said China’s COVID-19 vaccines will arrive this weekend and that it will play a positive role in Cambodia’s socio-economic development restoration. Source: AKP
- Ministry of Environment has prepared documents to request UNESCO to list Phnom Tbeng, a natural mountain in Preah Vihear, as a Natural World Heritage Site. Source: AKP