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  • Thursday February 3rd, 2022

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [February 03, 2022]

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [February 03, 2022]

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [February 03, 2022] 150 150 Cambodia Development Center
HOT NEWS
  1. Pentagon said that the U.S. is sending and repositioning 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe, stressing that the move is to defend European NATO members. Source: Al Jazeera
  2. The U.S. is sending warships and fighter jets to the UAE in a bid to counter the threat from Yemen’s Houthi after the group launched a series of missiles and drones. Source: The Wall Street Journal
  3. Ukraine Foreign Minister said that it is time for the EU to publicly announce the sanctions they planned to impose on Russia otherwise Moscow would think it is a bluff. Source: The Hill
WORLD
  1. President Macron said that the border-free Schengen zone should be managed by regular ministerial meetings, adding that this reform could start as early as next month. Source: France24
  2. Boris and Putin held a phone call on the situation in Ukraine, agreeing that the worsening situation is in no one’s interests as they seek effort for dialogue and diplomacy. Source: TASS
  3. UAE intercepted and destroyed three drones that flew into the country’s air space as the country geared up to take measures to protect itself from external forces. Source: Reuters
REGIONS
  1. Biden planned to visit several countries in Asia and attend the summit with the Quad as the administration set their priority to contain China’s growing influence in the region. Source: Reuters
  2. The UN called on Myanmar’s military to permit the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions of citizens suffering from conflict, poverty, and health problems. Source: VOA
  3. Myanmar’s military said it accepts the jurisdiction of the ICJ to hear the allegations that the country committed genocide against Rohingya minority. Source: CNA
CAMBODIA
  1. ASEAN members welcomed and called for Myanmar authorities to facilitate the first travel of the Special envoy of ASEAN 2022 Chairman on Myanmar to implement the 5PC. Source: Khmer Times
  2. Cambodia and Norway re-emphasized mutual commitment for both bilateral and multilateral cooperation, especially in the mine clearance sector in the Kingdom. Source: AKP
  3. Phnom Penh Municipal Governor Khuong Sreng warned that the COVID-19-positive patients in hiding must face legal actions, urging people to contact the authorities. Source: The Phnom Penh Post