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  • Thursday January 13th, 2022

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [January 13, 2022]

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [January 13, 2022]

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [January 13, 2022] 150 150 Cambodia Development Center
HOT NEWS
  1. The U.S. placed new sanctions on DPRK’s nuclear programs, targeting seven individuals and one firm for their involvement in procuring goods for the programs. Source: The Canberra Times
  2. The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State said that Russia will have to trade off between de-escalation and confrontation after the Russia-NATO Council in Brussels. Source: TASS
  3. Syria joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative which will revive Syrian role in the ancient silk road and broaden the horizons of bilateral cooperation with China and other countries. Source: Xinhua Net
WORLD
  1. Russia and NATO agreed to continue the high-level talks as the West sought to alleviate  fear over the continuing tension of Moscow’s military buildup at the Ukrainian border. Source: Euronews
  2. Egyptian President called on parties in Sudan to come to the negotiation table in order to pave the way for democratic transition, following the coup on the civilian government. Source: ABC News
  3. Iran, Venezuela, and Sudan are among the eight countries who recently got their right to vote at the United Nations suspended because of unpaid dues. Source: Times of Israel
REGIONS
  1. India and Britain will formally launch free trade agreement talks and seek freer movement of goods and people with a deal to increase bilateral trade by billions of pounds. Source: CNA
  2. Myanmar’s military leader removed the head of air force, local media and four aides close to the armed forces, the senior figure in the junta that carried out the bombing raids. Source: Reuters
  3. Thailand announced the launch of a new tourism campaign under the theme “Amazing Thailand New Chapter” as an effort to revive the economy heavily hit by the pandemic. Source: Bangkok Post
CAMBODIA
  1. Cambodia delayed the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ retreat that was scheduled for next week, stressing on the travel difficulties and urgent work of some attendees. Source: Cambodianess
  2. The U.S Embassy in Cambodia expressed their support for ASEAN five-point consensus and urged Cambodia to continue to press for implementation in Myanmar. Source: AKP
  3. CDC has newly authorized nine new investment projects which have a capital of more than USD 43 million, expecting to create over 10,000 jobs for the locals. Source: Khmer Times