MORNING NEWS BRIEF [NOVEMBER 27, 2020]

HOT NEWS

1. UN warned that law enforcement around the world regarding big data technologies should not be used for the purpose of racial profiling and discrimination against minorities. Source: Al Jazeera
2. President Trump declared to depart from the White House if Joe Biden’s victory was recognized by the Electoral college as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. Source: Sputnik
3. The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and Astrazeneca will undergo the trial again, following the growing questions on dosing and data-handling errors. Source: RT

WORLD

1. Ethiopain PM has announced to conduct the final operation to seize the capital of rebellious Tigray and demand all civilians to take all necessary precautions. Source: The Washington Post
2. Ten Australian special forces soldiers might be dismissed over false testimony or being accessories in the killing of 39 Afghan civilians and prisoners. Source: BBC
3. PM Boris Johnson said tougher rules will be in place when the national lockdown ends next week, moving most parts of England into a higher lockdown tier. Source: BBC

REGIONS

1. South Korea’s President and Chinese State Councilor met to further deepen the bilateral relations and to strengthen cooperation in containing COVID-19 and promoting BRI.  Source: Xinhua Net 
2. Thailand freed three Irainians jailed over a 2012 bomb plot in Bangkok, following the release of an Australian-British professor held by Iran for two years for alleged spying. Source: Bangkok Post
3. Bangladesh law enforcement is investigating on Ahmed Faysal who was arrested under the Internal Security act of Singapore on the allegation of terrorism-related activities. Source: The Straits Times

CAMBODIA

1. The Vietnam soldiers agreed to remove all 26 tens and solid structures along the undemarcated border areas between Kandal and An Giang province. Source: Khmer Times 
2. The PM  praised the generosity of the King and Queen Mother for paying high attention to humanitarian aid even though they are not the richest monarchy in the world. Source: Khmer Times 
3. Cambodia will provide 1.5 million masks and necessary medical supplies as a donation extended to Timor-Leste as an assistant in fighting against COVID-19. Source: AKP