HOT NEWS
- The U.S. is reluctant to impose firm measures like sanctions on Hong Kong as any moves against Hong Kong’s financial system would be counter-productive. Source: CNA
- The UK is preparing £700m to build infrastructure, hire staff and develop technology for its border system to be fully operational after the Brexit transition period. Source: The Irish Times
- At least 21 people were sent to the local hospital after the fire explosion on Sunday of the USS Bonhomme Richard at the naval base in San Diego took place. Source: RT
WORLD
- After remaining the hardest-hit country on the continent, South Africa has introduced a new restriction to help contain the spread of COVID-19 by banning alcohol sales. Source: BBC
- The Trump administration will go ahead with their plans to open schools fully in fall, despite the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 cases in the country. Source: Al Jazeera
- Trump’s oldest son criticized the Democractic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, for his fiscal plans and approach to China, asserting that the U.S. shall remain tough. Source: Sputnik
REGIONS
- North Korea slammed the U.K. for imposing sanction against two ministries that were suspected for human rights abuses, accusing the U.K. of meddling in their domestic affairs. Source: Sputnik
- Around 500,000 Hong Kongers conducted massive protests in the name of democracy and freedom of Hong Kong as they expressed dissatisfaction against the security law crisis. Source: CNA
- Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party won another general election by 83 seats out of 93 seats in the Parliament even if its support slipped into a near record low. Source: CNN
CAMBODIA
- Cambodia and China will sign a free trade agreement on August 12, with high expectations to enhance Cambodia’s existing trade and economic cooperation with China. Source: VOA
- MoH confirmed that Siem Reap will have a laboratory for COVID-19 test by the first week of August to speed up the testing process beyond provincial boundaries. Source: AKP
- Cambodian migrants who attempted to cross the border illegally to Thailand amid the COVID-19 outbreak were arrested by Thai authorities. Source: Khmer Times
