Trump criticizes Brexit; Bloody bombing in Pakistan
(Baonghean.vn) - The world over the past 24 hours has been filled with many events such as: Mr. Trump 'poured cold water' on the Brexit plan; Voter support for the President of South Korea has continuously decreased; Bloody bombings targeting politicians in Pakistan; Japanese Prime Minister increased disaster relief nearly 20 times compared to the first time; The US asked the United Nations to cut off oil supplies to North Korea...
Trump 'threw cold water' on Brexit plan
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The US President and the British Prime Minister at Blenheim Palace, west London on July 12. Photo: AFP. |
US President Donald Trump recently made many harsh criticisms of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit strategy during his ongoing visit.
In an interview with The Sun, Mr. Trump said Prime Minister May's plan for the country's relationship with the European Union (EU) after Brexit could "kill" the prospect of a trade deal with the US. Not only that, the US president also assessed the resignation of former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to show opposition to Mrs. May's plan as an action that makes "a great prime minister."
These new statements by the head of the White House are likely to push the special transatlantic relationship to a new low.
Kremlin: Russia considers President Trump a "negotiating partner"
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| Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Source: wmal.com |
According to AFP, on July 13, the Kremlin welcomed US President Donald Trump as a "partner" ahead of his first summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking to reporters at a press conference about the summit, Mr. Yuri Ushakov - Russian President's foreign policy aide, stated: "We consider President Trump a negotiating partner."
The summit is aimed at improving bilateral relations amid rising tensions between Russia and the West. "The state of bilateral relations is very bad. We have to start improving it," Mr Ushakov said.
Voter approval rating for South Korean President continues to decline
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| South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks in Singapore on July 13. Source: THX/TTXVN |
On July 13, the US polling and data analysis company Gallup announced the results of a poll on the support rate of voters for South Korean President Moon Jae-in and the parties in this country.
Of more than 1,000 voters polled, 69% gave a positive assessment of President Moon Jae-in's performance in governing the country, down 2% from last week's poll.
President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has fallen for the fourth consecutive week, falling below the 70% threshold. Meanwhile, 21% of voters said President Moon was not running the country effectively, up 3% from last week. 9% of voters did not give an assessment.
Pakistan: Another bloody bombing targeting politicians
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| Source: Reuters |
At least 20 people were killed in a suicide bombing at an election campaign convoy in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province, the second such attack in a day that has raised security concerns ahead of elections later this month.
A suicide bomber attacked the convoy of parliamentary candidate Siraj Raisani and 19 others in Baluchistan province, killing him and 19 others, officials said. The death toll could rise, with 40 others injured.
Earlier in the day, at least four people were killed and 39 injured in a bomb attack on the convoy of former Pakistani Housing and Employment Minister Akram Khan Durrani.
Australia's migration to the continent is at its lowest in a decade.
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| The number of immigrants to Australia has fallen to a 10-year low. Photo: AAP |
On July 13, the Australian Government announced that the number of migrants entering the country is at its lowest level in the past 10 years, saying this is the effect of a tough immigration policy such as tightening border control and accepting only suitable cases.
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton said the number of long-term migrants accepted last year fell by 20,000 compared to 2016, to 162,000. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Dutton emphasized that Australia is ensuring that people come to this country to work and contribute to society, not to receive social welfare, when accepting migrants will help promote the national economic interests.
Japanese Prime Minister increases disaster relief nearly 20 times compared to the first time
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| Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (second from left) bows to pay tribute to victims of floods in Nomura town, Ehime prefecture on July 13 during his second visit to the damaged areas - Photo: REUTERS |
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a second visit to the disaster-hit western part of the country on July 13, where at least 204 people have died in floods and landslides. He again promised the government would provide prompt assistance to residents as rescue teams continued to dig through the earth and rubble looking for missing people.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga once again announced the sad toll of 204 people killed and 28 missing for several days since the extremely heavy rains hit Japan.
The Japanese Prime Minister announced an additional 35 billion yen (more than 311 million USD) in aid for the disaster-hit areas this time, after pledging 2 billion yen in the budget during his visit two days ago.
US asks UN to cut off oil supplyuto North Korea
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North Korean-flagged ships Yu Jong 2 (left) and Min Ning De You 078 in the East China Sea on February 16. Photo: AP. |
The United States has asked the United Nations Security Council to order an immediate halt to all refined oil shipments to North Korea after accusing Pyongyang of violating sanctions by illegally importing oil, according to a report.AFP.
A confidential US report to the UN sanctions committee estimated that at least 759,793 barrels of oil were shipped to North Korea between January 1 and May 30, exceeding the annual quota of 500,000 barrels of oil in a UN resolution.
