HOT NEWS
- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China’s pursuit of resources on parts of the South China Sea offshore areas as completely unlawful. Source: BBC
- The UK announced the details of the new border arrangements, encouraging the public to be ready for leaving the EU economy on January 1 next year. Source: Associated Press
- The U.S. Congress required Al Jazeera, a news outlet owned by Qatar, to register as a foreign agent in the U.S. under the National Defense Authorization Act. Source: Eurasia Review
WORLD
- Sudan declared a state of emergency in Darfur’s western region following violence and unrest in two towns, as protesters called for better security and civilian government. Source: Reuters
- NZ’s opposition party leader resigned after being selected for the role in less than two months, the decision that came just weeks before the general election on Sep. 19 . Source: Xinhuanet
- The World Health Organization warned of the severity of COVID-19 crisis if countries fail to adhere to strict healthcare guidelines, after some countries headed in the wrong direction. Source: CNA
REGIONS
- China is confronting a number of US politicians and senators like Macro Robin & Ted Cruz by sanctioning them for their involvement in the Xinjiang issue. Source: South China Morning Post
- Chinese government’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong reprimanded the opposition party for illegally holding primaries as it potentially dismissed the fairness of LegCo elections. Source: CGTN
- According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore’s GDP was revealed to be contracting at 12.6% compared to the same period last year. Source: CNA
CAMBODIA
- The border checkpoint along the Cambodia-Thailand-Laos border areas in Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey and Pursat is in construction to maintain order and security. Source: The Phnom Penh Post
- At least 20 trade unions have gathered to submit their second petition regarding the seniority benefits for 2019 and 2020 that employers have missed to pay the workers. Source: Cambodianess
- SPM has approved 17-21 August as the compensated Khmer New Year holiday for Cambodia citizens as the actual holiday was postponed during the height of the pandemic. Source: AFP
