HOT NEWS
- Russia will invite the Taliban for talks on Afghanistan, involving China, India, Iran and Pakistan, as an attempt to save the country from humanitarian catastrophe. Source: France 24
- The U.S. State Department said that the U.S. is willing to resume talks in a bid to revive the Iranian nuclear deal, stressing that the resumption of negotiation is hinging on Iran. Source: Al Jazeera
- Greece’s Parliament ratified an agreement with France regarding the establishment of strategic partnership to boost security and defence cooperation. Source: China.org.cn
WORLD
- The U.S. nuclear submarine hit an object while sailing in the international waters of the Indo-Pacific region although no casualty has been reported. Source: BNN Bloomberg
- An Argentine Judge dismissed a crime case filed against former President Ferandez over an alleged cover up of Iran’s possible role in bombing Jewish community in 1994. Source: Metro US
- India, Turkey and 47 countries are exempted from the British government red list that travellers who wish to enter Britain will be exempted from mandatory quarantine. Source: CGTN
REGIONS
- The U.S. special operation troops deployed to Taiwan to provide training and advisory support to Taiwanese forces to prevent the threats posed by China. Source: Reuters
- The Philippines’ VP Lemi Robredo, who leads the opposition and has been critical of Duterte’s war on drugs, will take the bid to become the President in 2022. Source: CNA
- The U.S. will level up their effort to provide humanitarian assistance to alleviate North Koreans from suffering despite the denuclearization did not move forward. Source: Yonhap News Agency
CAMBODIA
- Cambodia FM voiced concern on geopolitics tension and major power rivalry in the region, and emphasized the significance of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone. Source: The Phnom Penh Post
- Minister of Telecom reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to collaborate with ASEAN member states toward an open, inclusive, safe, and secure cyberspace. Source: The Phnom Penh Post
- The MLMUPC approved a total of almost 2,901 construction proposals in the first eight months of this year, a year-on-year decrease of 13 percent. Source: Khmer Times