8 hot events of the world yesterday

(Baonghean.vn) - North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile; Türkiye issued arrest warrants for more than 300 soldiers linked to cleric Gulen; Mr. Obama reappeared with a tour of Asia;... are the outstanding international news of the past day.

1. North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile

Image of a North Korean missile test launch. Photo: Getty.

US Defense Secretary James Mattis said that in the early morning of November 29, North Korea launched its most modern intercontinental ballistic missile to date.

According to the BBC, the Pentagon previously said that the North Korean missile flew 1,000 km before falling into the Sea of ​​Japan. South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported that the launch was carried out at the Pyongsong test site. Meanwhile, the South Korean military announced that the North Korean missile reached an altitude of 4,500 km and flew 960 km.

Speaking at the White House while briefing President Trump, Mr Mattis said: 'Objectively speaking, the missile flew higher than any previous launch.'

US President Donald Trump said he will monitor the situation and affirmed that he will not change the country's "existing" policy on the North Korea issue.

Immediately after the launch, South Korea immediately conducted a missile response drill.

2. Türkiye issues arrest warrants for more than 300 soldiers linked to cleric Gulen

Turkish police arrest soldiers involved in the 2016 military coup. Photo: Shuttercock.

Turkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 360 people in a campaign against alleged supporters of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, the state news agency said on November 29.

The arrest warrants apply to 333 soldiers, most of whom are on duty, and 27 civilians. These people are suspected of participating in a network of supporters of cleric Gulen in the army.

According to the news agency, the operation to arrest suspects is underway. Turkey accuses cleric Gulen of being behind the failed coup in July 2017.

3. Mr. Obama returns with a tour of Asia

Former US President Barack Obama. Photo: Reuters

According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), former President Obama began a three-day tour of Asia on November 29. Returning to Asia this time, Mr. Obama is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping after attending and delivering a speech at a business conference.

Mr Obama and Mr Xi are expected to discuss issues such as the global economy, climate change and more.

After his visit to China, Mr. Obama will travel to India and meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

At the end of his Asian tour, Mr. Obama will travel to France and will also deliver a number of speeches at events there. His aides do not rule out the possibility that Mr. Obama may meet with President Emmanuel Macron while in France.

4. Indonesia reopens Bali airport

Passengers stranded at the airport due to volcanic eruption. Photo: Reuters

Bali's airport reopened on November 29, two days after a volcanic eruption sent ash clouds across the tourist island, Indonesian officials said.

Not long ago, aviation authorities lowered the warning level to "orange", one level lower than the most dangerous level.

The decision to resume airport operations was made after an emergency meeting at the airport, which assessed weather conditions, tests and data from AirNav and other organisations, AirNav said.

Singapore Airlines announced it would resume flights from Singapore to Bali on November 29. Meanwhile, Australia's Qantas Airways said its subsidiary Jetstar would operate 16 flights to Australia on November 30 to bring home 3,800 stranded passengers.

5. America arrests bizarre serial killer

Suspect Howell Emmanuel Donaldson (white shirt, right) at the time of arrest. Photo: TWITTER

On the evening of November 28 (morning of November 29, Vietnam time), US police announced that they had arrested a serial killer suspect accused of murdering 4 victims over the past several weeks in Tampa, Florida (USA).

Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan said suspect Howell Emmanuel Donaldson, 24, was arrested at noon the same day after police received a report that he was carrying a weapon into a McDonald's restaurant (some sources said he used to work at this restaurant).

Hours after the arrest, police had enough information to charge him with four previous murders in the Seminole Heights neighborhood.

The incident raises concerns about the motive for mass murder, as in the recent Las Vegas massacre, the motive for the murder is still unknown.

6. The US will not withdraw troops from Syria anytime soon.

US soldiers. Photo: Alwaght.

This is the opinion of experts, in the context of the new round of peace talks on Syria taking place on November 29 in Geneva. Many American analysts said they do not have much hope for the results of the negotiations, nor for the US to withdraw its troops.

According to analysts in the US, the Pentagon has no intention of quickly withdrawing troops from Syria. The US wants to see a stable situation and clear political results for Syria before withdrawing troops.

In fact, this was also mentioned by US Secretary of Defense James Mattis in a statement on November 13, in which he emphasized that the long-term military presence in Syria is to prevent the rise of new extremist groups.

7.Israel blocks Swiss diplomats from traveling to Gaza Strip

Security forces loyal to Hamas stand guard at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip on November 18. Source: AFP/VNA

An Israeli official said on November 29 that the country will not allow Swiss diplomats to travel to the Gaza Strip until further notice following their recent meetings with Hamas leaders.

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has ordered the diplomats to be barred from traveling from Israeli territory to the Palestinian territories, an unnamed official said. The order will remain in effect "until further details are known," the source said.

Israel currently controls all entrances to the Gaza Strip except the single crossing with Egypt.

On November 28, Swiss envoy Julien Thoni met with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip. At least one meeting between Swiss diplomats and Hamas leaders has taken place recently.

8.Saudi Arabian prince spends more than $1 billion to settle corruption allegations

Saudi Arabian Prince Miteb bin Abdullah. Source: Getty

With more than $1 billion paid to authorities, Saudi Arabian Prince Miteb bin Abdullah was released after more than 20 days of detention in an anti-corruption campaign of this country.

A Saudi official said Prince Miteb was released on November 28 after reaching a settlement with Saudi authorities.

The exact amount of the settlement was not disclosed, but is believed to be more than $1 billion, according to the source. Under the agreement, Prince Miteb also admitted to corruption.

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