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Reuters News,On April 18th,The United States has used its veto power in the United Nations Security Council to block a draft resolution on Palestine's application to become a full member of the United Nations.ThisDraft resolution toThe United Nations General Assembly, consisting of 193 member states, has recommended the acceptance of the State of Palestine as a member of the United Nations. The United States vetoed the resolution, Britain and Switzerland abstained from voting, and the remaining 12 members of the Security Council voted in favor.The United States has stated that an independent Palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, rather than through actions by the United Nations. It is understood that,Palestine is currently part of the United NationsA permanent observer state has the status to participate in all United Nations activities, except for not being able to vote on resolutions and draft decisions in the main organs and organs of the United Nations (including the Security Council, the General Assembly, and the six main committees of the United Nations),Permanent observers can obtain additional rights during certain specific periods. Permanent Mission of PalestineUnited Nations observersOn April 2nd, a letter was sent to UN Secretary General Guterres, requesting the reconsideration of Palestine's 2011 application to become a full member of the United Nations. Guterres forwarded this letter to the Security Council on the 3rd. This is the first time in 13 years that the Security Council has agreed to review this application. Reuters reported that recently, the US Treasury Department issued a statement stating that the US will impose sanctions on 16 people and two entities assisting Iran in the production of drones, including the engines used in the production of drones. In addition, the UK has also sanctioned several Iranian military organizations, individuals, and entities in Iran's drone and ballistic missile industries. In addition, while sanctioning Iran's drone projects, the United States has also sanctioned five companies that provide components to Iran's steel industry, as well as automobile manufacturers that provide material support to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard in Iran. The United States has stated that it is negotiating with Britain and other allies to take swift and decisive action to jointly obstruct Iran's attack on Israel. It is reported that previously, IranOn the evening of April 13th, a drone and missile attack was launched on Israel, causing extensive casualties in retaliation for the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, which was attacked in early AprilThe deadly Israeli airstrike followed by an attack on Iran. 02Norway announces security agreement with Ukraine According to Agence France Presse, after meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kiev, Norwegian Foreign Minister Ed recently stated that Norway will provide long-term military, political, financial, and humanitarian support to Ukraine. On the same day, Zelensky posted on his official social media platform stating that preparations for a bilateral security agreement have been completed and further defense cooperation has been discussed. The most urgent issue at this stage is to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities. It is reported that the two countries will officially sign a security agreement during Zelensky's next meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Stoll. So far, Ukraine has successively partnered with the UK, Germany, France, and DenmarkNine countries including Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Finland, and Latvia have signed bilateral security agreements. 01Swiss Bank plans to lay off over 100 positions Bloomberg News: Recently, insiders said that Swiss banks plan to launch a new roundLayoffsContinue to streamline personnel after acquiring Credit Suisse. This round of layoffs is expected to affect over 100 positions in UBS's global investment banking division, and the layoff plan will be launched in the coming weeks, which goes beyond routine layoffs for underperforming personnel. Another insider said that it is expected that the wealth management and marketing sectors will also be affected. It is understood that,Since the Swiss government coordinated the merger of UBS and Credit SuisseSwiss BankThe number of global employees has increased by approximately45000 people, to approximately 120000 peopleGreatly increased operating costs, and Swiss banksAdministrationLayer to layer Credit SuissebankMy interest in investment banking has always been low. The President of Swiss Bank statedThis lineofThe goal is to save approximately in the coming years6 billion US dollarsThe cost of labor. As early as this yearIn January, Swiss Bank had alreadyA group of senior investment bank employees have been laid off, and the Asian private wealth and investment banking teams have been strengthenedReduction. 02The export value of clothing and footwear products from Cambodia reached 2.4 billion US dollars According to the Cambodian China Times, recently, the Cambodian General Administration of Customs calculated that in the first quarter of this year, the export volume of Cambodian clothing and footwear products reached2.448 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 21.37%. Among them, Cambodia's clothing and apparel product exports reached 2.102 billion US dollars, an increase of 24.09% compared to the same period last year's 1.694 billion US dollars; The export of footwear products reached 346 million US dollars, a 7% increase from 323 million US dollars in the same period last year. The report also shows that in the first quarter of this year, the export value of knitted and apparel products reached 1.255 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 19.9%; The export of non knitted clothing reached 794 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 30.8%; The export of other textiles reached 52.14 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 28.7%. In addition, the report from the General Administration of Customs also pointed out that in the first quarter of this year, Cambodia's international trade volume reached12.49 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 11.9%. Export volume reached 62.6100 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 18%; The import volume reached 6.234 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%. China remains Cambodia's largest trading partner. In the first quarter of this year, Cambodia's exports to China reached 366 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 11.4%. Imports from China reached 2.844 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 12%. 01Another stabbing incident in Sydney, Australia, with 4 people injured According to reports from Australia, during a live broadcast of worship at the Church of Christ in Weckley, Sydney, a young man suddenly attacked the bishop and others with a knife. One bishop was stabbed in the attack, and three men were injured. After the young man was arrested and an attack occurred inside the church, more than 500 angry people attempted to enter the church and sentenced the involved young man to lynching. The police eventually dispatched more than 100 police officers to handle the riot situation, and about 30 people were injured in the riot. Subsequently, New South Wales Police Chief Weber stated at a press conference that the attack involved extreme religious motives and was defined as a terrorist event. The head of Australia's main espionage agency stated that the teenager acted alone and there is currently no need to immediately raise the level of terrorist threat in Australia. This is following the incident that occurred on April 13th at Sydney Westfield Bondi Shopping CenterThe incident of chopping people with knivesLater, similar attacks occurred again in a short period of time. The incident resulted in 6 deaths and at least 8 injuries, including a 9-month-old baby girl. The 40 year old man involved was shot dead by a female police officer. According to Vietnam News Agency, the 2024 Traditional Clothing Week for All Ethnic Groups in Vietnam was recently held in Laojie Province, attracting all cadres, students, and people from all walks of life to participate. This is the first time that Lao Jie Province has held this event, aiming to promote the cultural characteristics of various ethnic groups in the province and stimulate national pride.Old Street Province It is understood that currently VietnamOld Street ProvinceWe have 41 national intangible cultural heritage items and 2 representative works of human intangible cultural heritage, including traditional ethnic costumes and traditional clothing handmade techniques. In recent years, the province has actively and proactively done a good job in protecting and promoting the traditional cultural values of various ethnic groups in the local area. From 2021 to 2023, Laojie Province has held 30 training courses on traditional ethnic patterns and clothing production techniques, as well as established 6 models for protecting ethnic patterns and clothing.
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