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September 25th Qingqiao Morning Post | Lebanon walkie talkie explosion, at least 300 people injured
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Today in history:380 years ago today, Danish astronomer Ö resum ö was born. He calculated the time it takes for light to pass through Earth by observing the difference between Jupiter's moons eclipsing each other and the theoretical value, and for the first time, calculated a relatively accurate value for the speed of light.
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Politics
01UN resolution calls for Israel to end its illegal presence in Palestine

According to Reuters, on September 18th, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution drafted by Palestine, calling on Israel to end its "illegal presence in the occupied Palestinian territories" within 12 months. It is reported that this is the first draft resolution officially proposed by Palestine after it was admitted as a member state of the United Nations. The draft states that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements is illegal and should be withdrawn.


It is reported that the United Nations General AssemblyIn May, a resolution was passed with an overwhelming majority of votes, determining that Palestine meets the qualifications for UN membership as stipulated in the UN Charter and should be admitted as a UN member state, granting the Palestinian Authority additional rights and privileges in the UN.

02The Global Free and Fair Election Index has experienced the largest decline

According to Agence France Presse, on September 17th, the Stockholm based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance released a report stating that 2023 marks the eighth consecutive year of net decline in overall democratic performance and the longest continuous decline since records began in 1975.


According to the report, the global voter participation rate has increased fromThe 65.2% in 2008 decreased to 55.5% in 2023. From 2020 to 2024, in nearly 20% of elections held globally, losing candidates or political parties refuse to accept the election results, leading to a decrease in voter turnout and increasing controversy over election results worldwide, which is threatening the credibility of the elections.


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military
01Korean made fighter jets will be delivered to Malaysia starting from the following year

According to comprehensive news from Malaysia, Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamad Khalinuddin recently held a press conference after visiting Korea Aerospace Industries Corporation and Hanwha Aerospace Corporation, stating that the Malaysian Air Force purchased 18 FA-50M light fighter jets from South Korea last year, which will be delivered starting in 2026. Currently, all fighter jets are under construction as planned, with a construction progress of 39%.


Regarding the question of whether the Malaysian Air Force will purchase other military equipment, Mohamad Khalinuddin stated that it depends on the country's financial capacity and the planning of the air force forces, but it is necessary to enhance the air force's strength in security work and maintaining airspace sovereignty.


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Economics

01Google wins antitrust lawsuit, revokes nearly 1.5 billion euros fine

Bloomberg News,On September 18th,Google wins in a lawsuit, EU court revokes European Commission's previous ruling against GoogleA fine of 1.5 billion euros.It is reported that,The European Union imposed a fine on Google's AdSense advertising service in 2019, accusing Google of illegally blocking competitors Yahoo and Microsoft from placing ads on third-party websites and obstructing online advertising competition.


thisThis is Google's third antitrust lawsuit in the European Union. For the previousGoogle Shopping and Android antitrust fines have also been appealed by Google. The total amount of fines for these three antitrust cases reached 8.25 billion euros.


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security

01Lebanon walkie talkie explosion, at least 300 people injured

According to Agence France Presse, on September 18th, following the Lebanese pager explosion, it was reported that the walkie talkie used by Hezbollah also exploded, causing at least 300 injuries and 9 deaths.


Sources have revealed that Hezbollah purchased walkie talkies five months ago, roughly the same amount of time as the passive operation of a pager. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Tuk said that the pager and walkie talkie bombings violated international human rights law, or even international humanitarian law. Independent, thorough and transparent investigations must be carried out on these large-scale bombings, and the perpetrators of such attacks must be held accountable.

02Antibiotic resistance could lead to 39 million deaths worldwide by 2050

Bloomberg reported that a recent study published in The Lancet predicts that over 39 million people worldwide may die from antibiotic resistant bacterial infections in the next 25 years. This study analyzed the trend of global public health threats over time, with over one million people dying directly from antibiotic resistance each year from 1990 to 2021.


Antibiotic resistance, also known asAMR, It refers to the continuous enhancement of bacteria's immunity to many commonly used drugs, which is caused by the excessive use of antibiotics by humans and animals. It makes infections more difficult to treat and increases the risk of surgery, cesarean section, and cancer treatment. The United Nations raised the issue of antibiotic resistance at an important conference in 2016, which attracted widespread attention, but solutions to address this problem have stagnated.


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Culture
01Vietnamese 'Rice Drum' Debuts at Kuala Lumpur Drum Art and Dance Festival

According to the Vietnam News Agency, recentlyCelebrating Federal Territory Day in MalaysiaThe Kuala Lumpur City Council held the Kuala Lumpur Drum Art and Dance Festival at Merdeka Square in Malaysia. This is the ninth time that the Kuala Lumpur City Council has held this event, aimed at promoting cultural diversity while showcasing the uniqueness of each state's artistic heritage, particularly drum art.


According to the organizing committee, the event has a total ofWithin Malaysia20 art troupes and 4 art troupes from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam participatedAttract about3000 people watchedAmong them, VietnamHanoi Liyu Theater Art Troupe relies onThe 'Fan Drum' performance program left a deep impression on international friendsIt greatly promotes cultural exchange and integration in Southeast Asia.






Financial Newsletter
The Wall Street Journal reported that recently, the Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point reduction in its target range for the federal funds rate to a level between 4.75% and 5.00%, marking the first time the Fed has cut interest rates since March 2020.

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