MORNING NEWS BRIEF [October 20, 2021]

HOT NEWS

1. Britain vowed to maintain their persistent military presence in the SCS and Indo-Pacific region to strengthen stability in the region, said Chief of Defense Staff General. Source: teleSUR
2. Chinese military spokesperson called on the U.S. to clarify an incident involving a U.S. nuclear submarine and urged for a halt of freedom of navigation conduct in the SCS. Source: Xinhua Net 
3. A network of digital spies with linkage to Chinese interest has hacked into part of the global telecommunication network and extracted cell phone data. Source: The Washington Times

WORLD

1. An aide to the President of Palestine stressed that Israel had tried to prevent the reopening of the U.S. consulate in East Jerusalem as it could lead to the collapse of Israeli ruler. Source: China.org.cn
2. The Ethiopian federal government launched airstrikes against the Tigrayan capital of Mekele in which it struck the media and communication equipment of the rebels. Source: CGTN
3. The U.S. Federal Judge charged the U.S. Rep. of Nebraska for falsifying and concealing facts to the FBI during the investigation on Nigerian billionaire illegal campaign. Source: VOA

REGIONS

1. North Korean state-media confirmed South Korea’s military report about the new-type submarine launch of ballistic missile test by Pyongyang. Source: Reuters
2. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson claimed that the sole purpose of Beijing’s military development is only to safeguard its legitimate security interests, not arms race. Source: People’s Daily
3. Hong Kong’s court has granted authority to the police to use the national security law to probe investigations in previous acts before the law was enacted. Source: CNA

CAMBODIA

1. The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Anzac delivered 800 kilograms of medical supplies to the RCAF through Sihanoukville Autonomous Port as part of their three-day visit. Source: Thmey Thmey
2. U.S.-ASEAN Business Council is interested in investing in Cambodia in various fields and willing to assist Cambodia in the economic sector, according to a meeting with the PM. Source: AKP
3. The government decided to reopen e-visas for all travelers coming to Cambodia, amid the announcement of a new quarantine period for travelers with different types of vaccines. Source: Khmer Times