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HOT NEWS
Slovakia joined Czech Republic to expel three Russian diplomats by telling them to leave the country within seven days, adding that it was acting in solidarity with Prague. Source: France 24
The UK parliament unanimously approved a non-binding motion to declare that the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang region of China suffer from crime against humanity and genocide. Source: The Epoch Times
Canada placed travel restrictions on India and Pakistan for 30 days due to devastating increasing infection of COVID-19 cases although the cargo flights will still continue. Source: SCMP
WORLD
The U.S. intended to continue to maintain the military influence and the ability to carry out the airstrikes in Afghanistan despite the NATO and the U.S. troops withdrawing this year. Source: CNN
The EU will take legal action against AstraZeneca over the tardiness in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine, claiming that it has impeded the bloc’s vaccination campaign. Source: CNBC
Germany is expecting to purchase 30 million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, hoping to receive it from June after the WHO and EMA complete the next round of review. Source: Deutsche Welle
REGIONS
China urged Australia to drop the Cold War mentality and vetoed the decision as provocative, following Canberra’s decision to cancel two BRI’s accord of Victoria state. Source: CNA
The Philippines and Thai government cited COVID-19 situations as the reason for not being able to attend the summit in Jakarta to discuss the situation in Myanmar. Source: Radio Free Asia
Indonesian President ordered all efforts to find the missing submarine in Bali as the oxygen will run out in 24hrs while the U.S. joint in the search and found an unidentified object. Source: The Guardian
CAMBODIA
The Offices of NBTC and TRC have hosted the third bilateral meeting as Cambodia aims to enhance the telecommunication sector and to strengthen the cooperation in the region. Source: Khmer Times
MoEYS and IPNEd discussed Cambodia’s education sector, underlining the education reform, the assurance of learning and teaching amid a pandemic crisis. Source: AKP
Kampong Cham and Siem Reap provinces announced the extension of administrative measures for another 2 weeks to slow down the spread of community infections. Source: The Phnom Penh Post