HOT NEWS
- Turkish opposition lawmakers pledged to block the ratification of the extradition agreement with China, citing the fear of Uyghurs facing political persecution by China. Source: RFA
- The European Council approved the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and its provisional application, and the agreement is expected to be signed on Wednesday. Source: Xinhua Net
- Mike Pompeo accused Chinese government of lying regarding the claims on COVID-19 origin that the U.S. military brought the virus to Wuhan or that it was lab-manufactured. Source: Sputnik
WORLD
- Russia and Turkey’s Foreign Ministers discussed the development of bilateral relations and the creation of the joint peacekeeping center at Nagorno-Karabakh. Source: Xinhua Net
- The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of helicopter and spare parts of missile systems to Kuwait in two seperate deals which could cost up to USD4.2 billion. Source: Metro US
- ESCWA reported that the Arab countries have lost USD140 billion, which translated to negative 3% growth for 2020, while it is expected to rebound up to 3.5% in 2021. Source: Xinhua Net
REGIONS
- DPRK’s supreme leader Kim Jong Un hosted a politburo meeting for the congress to establish new economic and political goals to combat the growing challenges. Source: CNA
- Indian PM planned to increase spending budget to invest on much-needed sectors that have been bit by the pandemic and to recover the economy. Source: BNN Bloomberg
- Indonesian new Health Minister said that the country is finalising the agreements to secure 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca and Pfizer. Source: The Straits Times
CAMBODIA
- Cambodia is set to provide humanitarian actions by donating face masks and medical supplies to Nepal as parts of the effort to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Khmer Times
- KrisEnergy Ltd said that oil production has begun to flow from the Apsara oil field’s offshore Cambodia Block A concession, marking a historic day for Cambodia. Source: Khmer Times
- Indian naval ship that carries 15 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and flood relief has arrived in Cambodia to provide support to the flood-affected citizens. Source: AKP