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HOT NEWS
Macron and Biden held a phone call to discuss opening the in-depth consultation to restore the confidence between the allies, following the AUKUS security pact. Source: France24
Russian, Chinese and Pakistani envoys to Afghanistan held talks with the Taliban to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan in a constructive manner. Source: Anadolu Agency
Taliban’s newly appointed envoy to the UN urged for a quick global recognition of the Taliban as the new ruler while the WHO warned of healthcare disaster in the country. Source: TRT World
WORLD
British FM convend talks with her Iranian counterpart to discuss bilateral, nuclear, and regional issues as Britain called on Iran to rapidly return to JCPOA negotiations. Source: Reuters
Algeria’s Supreme Security Council made a decision to close their airpace with Moroccan civil and military aircrafts after the two countries cut off their diplomatic ties. Source: The National
Tunisian President issued a decree extending the freezing of parliamentary power, which will allow him to appoint cabinet members and continue his rule. Source: Deutsche Welle
REGIONS
Taiwan has officially applied to join the CPTPP, days after China made the same request to become a member in an attempt to increase the economic influence. Source: SCMP
South Korean FM will meet his Japanese counterpart this week to discuss the progress of ending the dispute that has led to tit-for-tat trade restrictions. Source: CNA
Malaysia will ease restrictions, allow more inbound travel destinations and inter-state travel once 90% of the adult population are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Source: The Straits Times
CAMBODIA
The ADB projected that Cambodia’s economy will experience a rebound of 5.5% in 2022 despite a reduced 1.9% growth in 2021 due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Khmer Times
Phnom Penh City Hall announced the extension of administrative measures for another additional two weeks in an effort to contain and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Source: AKP
The CDC has recently authorized three new projects with a total capital of USD 15.1 million which will be located in Sihanoukville, expecting to generate nearly 400 more jobs. Source: AKP