HOT NEWS
- Trump held off the Xingiang sanctions over crackdown of China’s Uighur Muslim minority over concerns that such measures could alter trade negotiations with Beijing. Source: Reuters
- Israel will annex one-third of the occupied West Bank by July 01, and will be supported by the U.S. if Netanyahu can reach an agreement with his coalition partner. Source: Al Jazeera
- Saudi Arabia ended its coronavirus curfew and lifted restriction measures on various businesses even though there are spikes of coronavirus infection cases. Source: The Straits Times
WORLD
- The EU and China will hold the first formal meeting this Monday to cool tensions over the EU’s accusation of China’s spread of disinformation on the coronavirus. Source: Reuters
- Indian forces killed three armed fighters in the main city of Kashmir in a shoot-out two days after eight rebels were killed in another gun battle with the Indian government. Source: Al Jazeera
- The UN condemned the Afghan forces and the Taliban for continuous attacks against Afghan healthcare workers and facilities amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Source: BBC
REGIONS
- An Indian Minister has suggested that the Chinese side has injured more than double the casualties of Indian side during the clash along the disputed border. Source: RT
- The ROK government will restrict visas and flights from Pakistan and Bangladesh as it has reported a high rate of imported coronavirus cases from these two countries. Source: The Korea Herald
- Indonesia’s most volatile volcano, mount Merapi, has spewed ash and hot gas as high as 6km into the sky while the villagers are advised to stay at least 3km away. Source: SCMP
CAMBODIA
- PM Hun Sen announced that he will launch the government’s cash subsidy programme for poor and vulnerable families in three designated regions in Cambodia. Source: Khmer Times
- Economic researcher and Director of China Study Centre suggested that strengthening domestic tourism, agriculture and SMEs are the key to foster Cambodia’s economy. Source: AKP
- MoEYS will establish an e-learning center for digital education at Preah Sisowath High School, a key development area and skill in the context of Industry 4.0, said the Minister. Source: The Phnom Penh Post
