6 'hot' world events yesterday

(Baonghean.vn) - Warning of the possibility of a bloody terrorist attack in the US; Russia winning in Syria, the US planning to set up an opposition government; The most playboy prince in Arabia was hung upside down for interrogation?; are the outstanding international news of the past day.

1. Warning of the possibility of a bloody terrorist attack in the US

It is not impossible that terrorist groups are plotting to carry out a bloody attack on US territory. Photo: AP

Recently, US Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke warned that terrorist groups are plotting to carry out a bloody terrorist attack on US territory, similar to the 9/11 terrorist attack 16 years ago that killed nearly 3,000 people.

Speaking at the US Embassy in London, Ms. Duke said: “Terrorist organizations like IS or other groups want to carry out a big explosion like they did on September 11, 2001. They want to bring down planes, and intelligence agencies know this information.”

Terrorists will continue to carry out smaller-scale attacks, including using everyday items such as knives and common vehicles, Ms Duke added.

Commenting on the possibility of terrorist groups changing tactics, Professor Clive Williams of the Australian National University emphasized that at the present time, carrying out a large-scale terrorist attack is impossible.

According to this expert, no terrorist group currently has the capacity to carry out an attack as large as 9/11. However, a terrorist attack that kills hundreds of people is possible.

2. Russia wins in Syria, US plans to set up an opposition government

Soldiers of the Syrian government army - Photo: SANA

On November 23, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Syrian government forces, with the support of Russian air force, are about to completely liberate eastern Syria from the occupation of the Islamic State (IS).

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, in the near future, the western bank of the Euphrates River in Syria will be completely liberated, marking the end of the campaign to sweep away IS remnants in eastern Syria.

After liberating the city of Al-Bukamal on November 19, Syrian government forces, supported by Russian air force, pursued IS terrorist remnants in the Euphrates River valley and launched attacks along the western bank of the river.

Previously, on November 9, the Syrian army announced that it had taken full control of Abu-Kamal city, which was considered the last IS stronghold. Before this event, the biggest victory was the liberation of Deir ez-Zor - the largest city in eastern Syria.

3. Arabia's most playboy prince was hung upside down for interrogation?

Prince bin Talal is in custody.

Princes and royals arrested in a corruption crackdown in Saudi Arabia on November 4 are being treated badly, an anonymous source told the Daily Mail. According to this person, Saudi princes were hung upside down from the ceiling for questioning. Among those questioned was notorious playboy Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the world's richest man.

Prince bin Talal is the biggest playboy in the Middle East, chairman of investment group Kingdom Holdings, and has invested in many leading technology companies such as Twitter, Apple, News Corp...

The interrogation was reportedly carried out by a US company under the control of Crown Prince bin Salman, who is expected to become the next king of Saudi Arabia.

“The other company beat, tortured, slapped, humiliated the princes,” the source told the Daily Mail. The company accused of torturing Prince bin Talal is Academi. However, the unit denies any allegations of torture.

4. Putin orders defense corporations to be ready for wartime operations

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits a defense plant. Photo: RT.

Speaking at a meeting with senior military officials and heads of Russia's top defense companies, Putin ordered all major defense companies to be ready to switch production to wartime to meet the military's needs at any time.

The Russian president said he and military officials discussed the issue in 2015 and 2016 and asked attendees to report on what problems had been resolved and what remained.

Previously, the Kremlin leader also required the Russian army to possess the most modern weapons and military technology, surpassing similar foreign types.

According to Mr. Putin, if the Russian army wants to win and surpass other countries, it needs to become the best. Russia's weapons programs must first ensure strategic deterrence and neutralize external threats.

5.Former President Mugabe granted immunity from prosecution

Mr. Robert Mugabe, who has just resigned as President of Zimbabwe after 37 years in power. Photo: Reuters.

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been granted immunity from prosecution and guaranteed safety in the country as part of a deal that led to his resignation, Reuters reported on November 23.

According to a Zimbabwean government source, Mr Mugabe, 93, has told negotiators that he wants to die in Zimbabwe so he has no plans to live in exile.

Mr Mugabe led Zimbabwe since its independence in 1980 but resigned on November 21 after the military took control and the ruling ZANU-PF party turned its back on him.

Mr. Emmerson Mnangagwa - former Vice President - is expected to be sworn in as President today (November 24).

6. Russia sends state-of-the-art spy ship to help Argentina find missing submarine

Russian ship Yantar. Photo: Freebeacon

According to RT, the submarines equipped on the Yantar can dive to a depth of up to 6,000 meters. These submarines are also equipped with specialized equipment for complex underwater operations. In addition, the Yantar spy ship is also designed with modern detection equipment that allows it to accurately determine the location of the missing submarine.

In addition to the Yantar, the Russian military also sent a team of maritime rescue experts to assist Argentina in the search for the San Juan.

The Russian assistance comes as search and rescue teams are racing against time to locate the missing submarine. The 44 crew members of the San Juan may still be alive after contact was lost on November 15, but they are likely to run out of oxygen.

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