HOT NEWS
- The U.S. Defense Department criticized China for conducting military drills in the disputed territory in the South China Sea which is claimed by both Vietnam and China. Source: Reuters
- CIA and NSA directors briefed the Congress on intelligence downplayed by Trump, which suggests Russia-Taliban collusion in killing of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Source: Al Jazeera
- The US Congress passed the vote to put new sanctions on financial hubs over China’s violation of the security law of Hong Kong’s autonomy. Source: CNA
WORLD
- U.S. prosecutors seek to seize Iranian tankers sailing toward Venezuela as a complaint was filed alleging them with ties to a US-designated foreign terrorist organization. Source: Al Jazeera
- Turkey called on France to apologize for the naval dispute accusation which France has claimed that Turkey tried to escort a freighter destined for Libya. Source: RT
- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said there was an incident at Natanz uranium enrichment facility while there were no deaths and concerns about contamination. Source: BBC
REGIONS
- China has committed to resume the negotiation on creating a legal binding COC for SCS, amid the controversial China’s naval drills near the area claimed by Vietnam. Source: Sputnik
- DPRK’s leader Kim Jong Un said at the politburo meeting that the country has successfully prevented inroads of coronavirus and maintained a stable situation. Source: Reuters
- China has deepened a clash with the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance, following with the potential help to safe havens extended to Hongkongers by the UK and Australia. Source: SCMP
CAMBODIA
- The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Cambodia offers a model of success in COVID-19 handling with no report of death cases, and no imposed lockdown. Source: Khmer Times
- MPWT announced the extension of a special measure to September 30 which allows the transfer of ownership of secondhand vehicles whose original owners cannot be traced. Source: Khmer Times
- A Chinese firm branded Angkor Culture Investment and Development Group eyed the opportunities to invest in cultural and tourism in Battambang province. Source: AKP
