French security foils terrorist plot; Indonesian president decides to move capital
(Baonghean.vn) - Russian President wants to compromise with Ukraine on the issue of granting citizenship; French security foils terrorist plot; Sri Lanka bans face coverings in public after horrific bomb explosions... are the world's outstanding news in the past 24 hours.
China and Russia hold joint naval exercises
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Chinese and Russian naval leaders participate in commanding the joint exercise. Photo: CNR. |
On the morning of April 29, Russian naval flotillas arrived at Qingdao port to participate in a joint naval exercise with the Chinese navy. The exercise is themed “joint maritime defense action.”
It is known that China and Russia sent 2 submarines, 13 warships, 11 aircraft and 80 marines to participate in the exercise divided into 3 phases, including preparation, coordination of actions and summary.
Previously, China affirmed that the exercise aimed to strengthen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Russia, deepen practical cooperation between the two militaries, improve the two militaries' ability to deal with maritime security threats, and was not aimed at a third party.
Russian President wants to compromise with Ukraine on citizenship issue
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| Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: THX/TTXVN |
On April 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on Ukrainian President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy's statement regarding the issue of granting Russian citizenship to Ukrainians, affirming that the two sides could reach a compromise.
"This proves that we can reach a compromise, because we have a lot in common. I have said many times that Russia and Ukraine are brotherly countries. Even more than that," the Russian leader stressed. "In fact, I believe that we are one country... And if we have common citizenship, both Russians and Ukrainians will benefit."
French security foils terrorist plot, arrests 4 suspects
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| French police on duty in Marseille. Photo: AFP/ VNA |
On April 29, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner and a police source said that the country had stopped a terrorist operation and was currently arresting four people, including a minor. Minister Castaner stated: "We have enough evidence to believe that a large-scale attack was planned."
Police sources confirmed that the four suspects were arrested on suspicion of purchasing weapons "with the intent to commit acts of terrorism".
Indonesian President decides to move capital out of main island Java |
Traffic jam during rush hour in Jakarta. Photo: AFP |
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has decided to move the capital Jakarta out of Java, the country's crowded main island. The information was announced by Indonesian Planning Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro at a press conference after a cabinet meeting.
This was an important decision, but he had not yet decided where the new capital would be located.
There has been information for the past 2 to 3 years that the Indonesian Government wants to relocate the capital Jakarta because the city is currently facing many major problems.
Jakarta is currently struggling to deal with traffic congestion, urban waste and flooding due to infrastructure failing to keep up with population growth and rising sea levels. In 2015, Jakarta was ranked as the city with the worst traffic in the world.
Sri Lanka bans face coverings in public after deadly bomb blasts
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| Muslim women attend prayers. Photo: Reuters |
On April 28, the Sri Lankan President's Office announced that President Maithripala Sirisena had issued a ban on face coverings in public places following the terrorist attacks.
Accordingly, Muslim women in this country will not be allowed to cover their faces after the ban takes effect from April 29 to ensure national security.
Sri Lankan security officials have warned that Islamist extremists behind a series of deadly Easter suicide bombings in the country are plotting new terrorist attacks.
