Mexico rejects a request to arrest President Putin, China sues the EU at the WTO over electric vehicle tariffs, Russia enacts a law ending the citizenship rights of foreigners, the US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to the Middle East, and the two US presidential candidates finalize debate dates… these are some of the prominent international events in the past 24 hours.
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The World & Vietnam newspaper highlights some of the day's most prominent international news.
Asia- Pacific
*China sues EU at WTO over electric vehicle tariffs: On August 9th, China announced that it had filed a lawsuit against the European Union (EU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the EU announced new tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China.
In a statement, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce stated: "On August 9, China filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body regarding the EU's provisional anti-subsidy measures on electric vehicles."
Earlier, China's Ministry of Commerce expressed "deep displeasure" over the EU's plan to impose additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicles from China, asserting that Beijing would take all necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests. (AFP)
*US amphibious assault ship docks in South Korea: The South Korean Navy announced that the US Navy's amphibious assault ship USS Boxer docked at the Busan military port on August 9th to replenish supplies and allow the crew to rest.
The South Korean Navy said the 40,500-ton amphibious assault ship, capable of carrying attack helicopters and F-35B stealth fighter jets, had arrived at its base in Busan, 320 km southeast of Seoul, earlier that day.
The statement read: "On the occasion of the USS Boxer's port call, the South Korean Navy plans to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the U.S. Navy, and further reinforce the joint defense posture." (Yonhap)
*Experts comment on the Philippines-China agreement in the South China Sea: Experts believe that, angered by China's "misrepresentation" of the agreement reached between the two sides regarding Second Thomas Shoal, Philippine officials now appear to be waiting to see if the interim agreement between Manila and Beijing is sufficient to prevent renewed tensions.
To date, the exact details of the agreement between the Philippines and China have not been made public. On July 21, the Philippines announced it had "reached an agreement on a temporary arrangement" with China to de-escalate tensions during resupply missions for the naval vessel BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal after intense conflict peaked in June.
Experts say that while the Philippines views the agreement as a reaffirmation of its sovereignty, China sees it as a temporary measure to manage immediate tensions while continuing its broader claims to the disputed waters . (Phistar)
*Chinese Envoy Meets Myanmar General: On August 9, Myanmar state media reported that China's special envoy, Deng Junyi, met with Myanmar General Min Aung Hlaing to discuss "peace and stability" along the border between the two countries. The meeting took place just one day after a group of ethnic Myanmar rebels seized a Myanmar military command post in northern Shan State.
China is a major ally and arms supplier to the military government, but analysts say it also maintains ties with armed ethnic groups in Myanmar that control territory near the border with China.
Last week, a coalition of armed ethnic groups seized the northeastern army headquarters in the town of Lashio, home to approximately 150,000 people. (AFP)
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*Russia and China strengthen cooperation in space exploration: On August 9, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Russia and China had agreed to strengthen coordination in the use and exploration of space, as well as ensuring the safety of these activities.
In a statement issued on August 8, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that "(The two sides) reached an agreement to strengthen coordination in this area both bilaterally and at relevant multilateral venues."
The statement added that the foreign ministries of the two countries held consultations in Moscow on peaceful space issues. During the consultations, several topics in the areas of the peaceful use and exploration of outer space, international legal regulations, and ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of space activities were discussed by both sides. (Sputnik)
Europe
*Russia declares federal state of emergency in Kursk region: On August 9, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations declared a federal state of emergency in the Kursk region of southwestern Russia following a major Ukrainian invasion.
Earlier on August 6, the Russian military reported that pro-Ukrainian forces had poured into the Kursk region, deploying approximately 1,000 troops and more than 20 armored vehicles and tanks. On August 9, military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk stated that Ukrainian army units continued to expand their control in the Sudzhansky district of Kursk province, reaching up to 30 km.
According to him, Ukrainian troops are advancing rapidly along troop transport routes, avoiding pockets of resistance from Russian forces. The Kursk province, covering nearly 30,000 square kilometers and with a population of over one million, is located in western Russia, bordering the Sumy province of Ukraine. (Reuters/AFP)
*Ukraine destroys Russian guided bomb depot: On August 9, the Ukrainian military announced that it had attacked a Russian military airfield in the Lipetsk region of southern Russia on the night of August 8. The attack damaged a Russian guided bomb storage facility.
On the Telegram messaging app, the Ukrainian military stated: "Multiple sources of ignition have been identified, a large fire has broken out and several explosions have occurred." The source added that the Lipetsk military airport houses Su-34, Su-35, and MiG-31 aircraft.
The city of Lipetsk is located about 330 km from Ukraine's border with Russia's Kursk region, where pro-Kiev forces have been conducting an incursion for several days involving around 1,000 troops and more than 20 armored vehicles and tanks. (Reuters)
*Russia enacts law terminating citizenship of foreigners: On August 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill allowing the termination of Russian citizenship for foreigners who fail to complete initial military service registration.
The law stipulates that those who already have Russian citizenship are obligated to register for military service for the first time. Failure to fulfill this obligation will result in the termination of citizenship. The explanatory notes for the bill state that men of conscription age who have acquired Russian citizenship must register with the military, but in reality, these individuals are evading their obligations.
The signed law also synchronizes the procedures for registering citizens for military service and naturalization. The law requires internal affairs agencies to send information to the military service registration office about men who have been granted Russian citizenship before they take the oath of Russian citizenship. (Sputniknews)
*Ukrainian UAVs attack Russian military airfield: On the morning of August 9th, Russian state media reported that a fire had broken out at a Russian military airfield hundreds of kilometers from the Ukrainian border, due to an attack by Ukrainian UAVs.
Governor Igor Artamonov announced on Telegram at around 3:00 AM (local time) that Lipetsk had "suffered a terrible drone attack." He also stated that the explosions "came far from civilian buildings," injuring six people and damaging a local power facility.
The city of Lipetsk is located about 330 km from Ukraine's border with Russia's Kursk region, where pro-Kiev forces have been conducting an infiltration for several days involving approximately 1,000 troops and more than two dozen armored vehicles and tanks. (AFP)
Middle East-Africa
*US deploys F-22 stealth fighter squadron to the Middle East: The US military confirmed that its advanced F-22 stealth fighter jets arrived in the Middle East on August 8th, as Washington bolsters its forces in the region ahead of a possible Iranian counterattack against Israel.
On social media, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the move was part of “force shifts in the region to mitigate the risk of escalation by Iran or its proxy forces,” but did not specify the exact number or location of the F-22s.
Last week, the Pentagon announced that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had ordered the deployment of additional assets, including warships and a squadron of fighter jets, to the Middle East. (AFP)
*Russia discusses Middle East situation with Israel: The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that its deputy foreign minister discussed the Middle East situation with the Israeli ambassador to Russia, including efforts to de-escalate tensions between Palestine and Israel.
According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, on August 8, Russia's Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister, met with Israeli Ambassador to Russia Halperin.
During the meeting, the two sides "exchanged views on the military and political situation in the Middle East, focusing on the task of de-escalating tensions in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone and the entire region." They also discussed in detail the development of bilateral relations. (Sputnik)
Greek oil tanker attacked off Yemen: On August 9, the UK Maritime Trade Authority (UKMTO) reported that the crude oil tanker Delta Blue was attacked four times in just 24 hours off the port of Mokha in Yemen.
The UKMTO said the latest incidents included an attack by an unmanned surface vessel and another by a missile that landed near the ship. According to the UKMTO, the crew and the ship are safe and are en route to their next port of call.
On August 8, the ship's captain reported that two small vessels had approached and fired a projectile near the Liberian-flagged Delta Blue, approximately 45 nautical miles south of Mokha. According to LSEG data, the Delta Blue oil tanker is based in Athens, Greece.
Since November 2023, Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are linked to Iran, have carried out a series of attacks on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea region to express solidarity with the Palestinians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. (Reuters)
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*Israel attacks Hezbollah command center in southern Lebanon: The Israeli military said Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets attacked a command center of the Hezbollah Islamist movement in southern Lebanon on the night of August 8.
The statement read: "During the night, the IAF attacked a Hezbollah command center in the Hanaouay area and terrorist infrastructure in the Ayta ash Shab area in southern Lebanon."
Additionally, Israeli fighter jets attacked a Hezbollah launch site near Ayta ash Shab, where missiles were fired toward the Biranit region in Upper Galilee on August 8.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they identified several projectiles that landed in open areas after flying over Lebanon following air raid sirens in northern Israel. However, the incident caused no casualties. (TASS)
*Israel and Hamas could finalize an agreement next week: The US, Egypt, and Qatar issued a joint statement on August 8th affirming that a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage exchange agreement are nearly complete.
According to the statement, after months of work, the mediators are ready to present the final proposal to Israel and Hamas, with only the details of implementing the agreement remaining unresolved. The US, Egypt, and Qatar urged Israel and Hamas to restart negotiations in Cairo (Egypt) or Doha (Qatar) on August 15th to finalize the details and begin implementing the agreement.
To date, neither Israel nor Hamas has commented on the information.
According to previously released information, the parties involved are aiming to reach an agreement in three phases, beginning with the release of some civilian hostages and the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from certain areas of the Gaza Strip. (Al Jazeera)
Americas - Latin America
*US Election: Harris and Biden to campaign together for the first time: Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden will embark on their first joint campaign trip next week since Biden's shocking decision to withdraw from the White House race against Republican opponent Donald Trump.
In support of the new Democratic presidential ticket, Biden will appear with his Vice President at an event in Maryland, near Washington, on August 15th.
In a statement on August 9, the White House announced it would "discuss the progress they are making to reduce costs for the American people." Inflation is considered a weakness for the Democratic Party ahead of the November election. (AFP)
*Panama repatriates migrants to Colombia: Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced on August 8 that repatriation flights for migrants crossing the Darién Gap rainforest, funded by the United States, would be headed to Colombia – the gateway from which migrants crossed into the Central American country.
On July 1st, Panama and the United States signed a migration agreement, under which Washington committed to providing $6 million in funding for a program to deport migrants crossing the Darién Gap. The funding will not be transferred directly to the Panamanian government but will be used for the program's operations.
According to statistics from the beginning of the year to date, more than 216,000 migrants have crossed the Darién forest in search of a way to the United States, the majority of whom are Venezuelan citizens. Previously, in 2023, this number reached over 520,000, more than double the number in 2022. (Reuters)
*Mexico rejects proposal to arrest President Putin: Outgoing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared on August 8 that his government could not arrest President Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader accepted the invitation to attend the inauguration of President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on October 1.
Speaking at a press conference, Obrador asserted that the aforementioned action could not be taken because it was not Mexico's responsibility, while also affirming that the Latin American nation opposes war and supports peace.
The Ukrainian embassy in Mexico on August 7th requested that Mexican authorities arrest Putin if the Russian leader attends the inauguration of President-elect Sheinbaum. In March 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for President Putin on charges of war crimes related to the forced migration of Ukrainian children to Russia. (AP)
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*US Election 2024: Two candidates announce participation in the September 10 debate: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris will participate in a debate on September 10 on ABC News.
This will be the first direct confrontation in a campaign that has been described as very close by opinion polls.
Speaking at a press conference at his Palm Beach residence in Florida, former President Trump expressed his desire for two more debates on September 4th and September 25th, which would be broadcast on Fox and NBC.
Earlier, Trump had hinted at the possibility of withdrawing from the debate on ABC News, scheduled less than three weeks before Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee. (Reuters)
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