MORNING NEWS BRIEF [October 11, 2021]

HOT NEWS

1. Russian Foreign Minister said the statement made by Albania on the unification with Kosovo was deemed unacceptable as it contradicted the UNSC’s 1244 provisions. Source: TASS
2. Iran’s nuclear chief said that Iran had produced more than 120 kg of 20 percent enriched uranium, which is an increase compared to the nuclear watchdog report. Source: Al Jazeera
3. A tech body of Facebook, Google, and Twitter Australia set up an adjudication panel over misinformation after the government placed tougher laws on defamatory online posts. Source: Reuters

WORLD

1. Greece’s government will deploy 250 additional guards to stations at the country’s border with Turkey to counter asylum-seekers attempting to enter the country. Source: Greek City Times
2. Northern Irish Foriegn Minister said the demand by London for the CJEU to strip its oversight of the Northern Ireland protocol could further risk their ties with the EU. Source: Euro News
3. The U.S. will provide humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable groups in Afghanistan as the country failed to receive political recognition and is on the brink of economic disaster. Source: TRT World

REGIONS

1. Indian security forces in Kashmir have detained more than 300 people after four killings of Hindus and Sikh which pointed to suspicion of religious targeted killings. Source: Reuters
2. Bangladesh government and the UN signed an MoU for the joint effort to provide protection and management of Rohingya refugees on Bay of Bengal. Source: VOA
3. Malaysia will allow interstate and international travel for its citizens from Monday after 90 percent of adults across the country were fully vaccinated. Source: CNA

CAMBODIA

1. Cambodia and Australia committed to further strengthen ties as the two countries discussed bilateral cooperation, regional and global issues, including newly established AUKUS. Source: AKP
2. Draft Law on Public-Private Partnership is approved by the cabinet and expected to be a driving force for investment opportunities for both locals and foreigners. Source: The Phnom Penh Post
3. The MEF confirmed that Cambodia’s non-gold exports valued at over USD 11 billion in the first eight months of this year, a year-on-year rise of 20.4 percent. Source: The Phnom Penh Post