 Photo by U.S. Embassy, Bangkok ASIA, THAILAND. In Thailand, the results of the recent parliamentary vote have determined that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, representing the Pheu Thai Party and positioned as a progressive centrist, will assume the role of Prime Minister. The voting breakdown revealed significant support for her candidacy, with 319 votes cast in favour, while 145 were against her appointment. Additionally, 27 abstentions and two members were absent from the voting process.
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 Report by Martin Foskett. Recent news reports indicate that there is an ongoing concern about the possibility of Iranian retaliatory strikes against Israel. The White House has stated that President Joe Biden is receiving constant updates on the threats of Iranian strikes against Israel from his national security team.
 In the eastern region of Russia, A South Korean national has been detained under suspicion of espionage. Baek Won-soon was apprehended in Vladivostok and moved to Moscow for additional questioning. Baek's situation is considered highly confidential and is currently being held at Lefortovo Prison.
UNRWA REPORTS 101 EMPLOYEES KILLED IN THE MIDDLE EAST SINCE THE ONSET OF THE GAZA CONFLICT12/11/2023  Photo By padrinan/Pixabay The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has sadly reported that 101 of its employees have been killed since the onset of the conflict in the Middle East on October 7th. This is the highest death toll the organisation has ever recorded in a single conflict.
 Photo by 12019/Pixabay In response to the attack on Duviv, the Israeli army fired several retaliatory strikes at Yaroun. In particular, this included one airstrike, three missiles from a UAV, 135 phosphorous shells, and 50 explosive shells.
 In recent news, two major energy firms—BP and Eni—have been awarded gas exploration licenses in Israel. This news is particularly noteworthy given the ongoing war in the region.
 Photo by Palestinian News & Information Agency (Wafa) in contract with APAimages Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported, citing a health official, that an airstrike destroyed the cardiology ward of Shifa Hospital in Gaza. This devastating attack on a vital medical facility has sent shockwaves throughout the region and the international community.
 The People's Bank of China (PBOC) recently announced the news that China has bought the first batch of oil using its digital yuan. This is an essential milestone in developing the digital currency, as it signals the increasing use and acceptance of the digital yuan in international trade and business.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been a source of tension in the Middle East for many years. Recently, Qatar has threatened to stop supplying natural gas to Europe and other parts of the world if the bombing of the Gaza Strip does not stop immediately.
 China is the world’s leading producer of rare minerals like gallium and germanium, essential for producing semiconductors. However, according to a report by China’s Customs Administration, exports of the two minerals from China to other countries fell to zero in August.
 The European Union (EU) has expressed solidarity with the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh in light of the recent conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. These people have become increasingly isolated within the past month as the Lachin Corridor has been blocked. The EU is condemning Azerbaijan's military operations and urging them to take responsibility for the rights and safety of Karabakh Armenians.
 Image by capital street fx /Pixabay Tesla, the renowned American-based electric car manufacturer, is all set to source components worth $1.7 to $1.9 billion from India. In a recent press conference, India’s Union Trade Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed this news.
The recent escalation of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region has caused much concern. Turkey, a close ally of Azerbaijan, has made it clear that it would go to war with Iran if it intervened against an Azerbaijani invasion of Armenia.
On Monday, North Korea announced that it had successfully built a nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying and launching ballistic missiles. The announcement by the Korean Central News Agency said that the sub is equipped with “a powerful nuclear attack capability.”
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The North Korean military has been taking an innovative approach to modernizing its air force. Despite its limited budget, the country has managed to repurpose ageing fighter jets as kamikaze drones. This tactic could potentially be used to launch devastatingly effective attacks on South Korea and the United States.
Image by Anita starzycka/Pixabay Iraq's oil minister, Hayan Abdel-Ghani, is in Turkey this week to discuss the resumption of northern oil exports from Iraq. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to normalise relations between the two countries and resume Iraq's oil exports from the north of the pipeline, suspended since 2014.
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