MORNING NEWS BRIEF [January 18, 2022]

HOT NEWS

1. At least seven people were killed by Sudanese security forces during anti-coup protests in the capital Khartoum, according to the Central Committee of Sudan Doctors. Source: Deutsche Welle
2. The Saudi-led coalition launched retaliatory air strikes on Yemen’s Houthi insurgents following the deadly Abu Dhabi attack which was claimed by the rebels. Source: France24
3. German newly appointed FM warned Russia that Moscow would suffer if it attacked Ukraine, despite hoping the tension could be solved through diplomacy. Source: U.S. News & World Report

WORLD

1. Russian top diplomat denied U.S. allegations that Moscow is preparing a pretext to invade Ukraine, stressing the White House’s claim as total disinformation. Source: Euronews
2. The United Kingdom will task the Royal Navy to halt boats carrying migrants and refugees arriving on the country’s shores through the English Channel. Source: Al Jazeera
3. Russian military forces have arrived in former Soviet Belarus for joint drills starting from next month amid soaring escalation between the East and the West over the Ukraine crisis. Source: Swissinfo

REGIONS

1. North Korea confirms two tactical guided missile tests to verify the accuracy of the weapon system, marking its fourth test this month, despite international sanctions. Source: Gulf News
2. China’s President Xi Jinping has warned the U.S. and its allies against hegemony and bullying, regarding it as acts of containment, suppression and confrontation. Source: The Straits Times
3. Indonesia recently announced the name of its new national capital in eastern Kalimantan as Nusantara which means archipelago in Indonesian. Source: CNA

CAMBODIA

1. ASEAN Secretary General expressed his support for all Cambodia’s initiatives as a chair of the bloc, including the Kingdom’s efforts to resolve Myanmar’s crisis. Source: Khmer Times
2. Cambodia and Germany have discussed agricultural and agribusiness cooperation between the two countries, including bolstering Cambodia’s agricultural exports. Source: AKP
3. Cambodia will host the 40th ASEAN Tourism Forum 2022 this week, anticipating to promote the Kingdom as one of the safest tourist destinations within the region. Source: The Phnom Penh Post