01President Erdogan of Türkiye Invites Trump to VisitAccording to Reuters,On November 8th,President Erdogan of Türkiye invited President elect Trump of the United States to visit Turkey in an attempt to repair the tense relationship between the two countries. Erdogan said that Trump made a very positive comment on Türkiye when talking with him on the phone. ErdoganHe expressed his hope that Trump would accept the invitation and that this visit would strengthen cooperation between the two countries and establish a relationship different from Trump's previous term.
It is reported that,TrumpAlready inWinning the US presidential election, about toReturn to the White House in January 2025. During his first administration from 2016 to 2020, the United States and Türkiye clashed on many issues, leading Washington to impose punitive tariffs on Ankara, which damaged Türkiye's economy. The outgoing US President Biden did not visit Türkiye during his term of officeThe relationship between the two countries is becoming increasingly cold.
01South Korean military conducts missile shooting training to counter North Korea's provocationyonhap Message,November 8thA unit under the South Korean Army Missile Strategic Command launched a "Xuanwu-2" series ballistic missile from a launch site located in the Anxing area of Taean gun, Chungcheongnam do. The missile flies about 200 kilometers and accurately strikes targets at sea. This training simulates the situation where the enemy launches a ballistic missile provocation, and the military exercises precise targeting of the enemy's provocation origin.
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that through this live fire training, the South Korean military has demonstrated its determination to resolutely respond to any provocation from North Korea and proven its ability to accurately strike the enemy's provocation point. North KoreaLaunch of new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Mars-19" on October 31st，Subsequently, heOn November 5th, multiple short-range ballistic missiles were launched, continuously provoking missiles.
01The EU may consider replacing Russian supply with liquefied natural gas from the United States
According to Xinhua News Agency, on November 8, European Commission President von der Leyen said at a press conference after the informal meeting of EU leaders that the EU might consider replacing Russia's supply with US LNG.
It is reported that since the outbreak of the Russo Ukrainian War, Europe has followed the United States in imposing sanctions or price limits on Russian oil products and natural gas, leading to a significant increase in energy prices, which remain high to this day. this yearIn October, Hungarian Prime Minister Orban pointed out in his speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, that the slowdown of EU economic growth and high energy prices were largely due to the EU abandoning the use of Russian fossil fuels.
02Excessive tourism in Bali, locals hope the government will suspend construction
According to Agence France Presse, the Indonesian resort island of Bali is facing a serious problem of excessive tourism in recent days. Local people hope that the government can implement the freeze order to stop the construction of tourist accommodation, so as to temporarily suspend the development of Bali's tourism industry and find a balance between economic development and environmental protection.
It is reported that the tourism industry in Bali has been severely affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Indonesian government has implemented many measures to stimulate the tourism industry, which have achieved good results. Official data shows that in the first six months of this year, Bali attracted nearlyThere are 3 million foreign tourists, but excessive tourism has caused damage to the natural environment of Bali, such as beaches covered in plastic waste, overdeveloped green spaces for water collection, and excessive extraction of groundwater causing many rivers to dry up, affecting agricultural irrigation. Limestone has been developed for use in the construction industry, leading to seawater pollution, and so on.
01Tens of thousands of people demonstrate in Spain to protest against the government's inadequate response to floods
According to Agence France Presse,On November 9th,Tens of thousands of people in Valencia and other cities hit by floods in Spain are marching to protest the authorities' handling of the deadly floods，Some protesters shouted that the government isThe 'killer', and some people holding up signs condemning Valencia Community leader Masson and Spanish Prime Minister SanchezThe protesters claimed that the political class in Spain is shameful and that regional and national authorities should bear some responsibility.
SpainIn October, the worst flood in decades occurred, causing at least 220 deaths, and local residents were angry about insufficient flood warnings. Some people say that when people's phones receive flood warnings, the flood has already arrived and washed away cars.Some people also believe that,Behind this disaster is poor management by the authorities, and resigning key officials is not enough,hisInadequate response has constituted the crime of manslaughter.
02More than 2 million people in Myanmar's Rakhine State are at risk of famine
According to Reuters, on November 7th, the United Nations Development Programme stated in its latest report that Myanmar's Rakhine State is on the brink of disaster. Due to adverse weather conditions, shortages of seeds and fertilizers, and displacement of farmers who are unable to continue farming, rice production in Rakhine State has declined; In addition, with almost complete cessation of trade, over 2 million people in Rakhine State will face the danger of severe hunger.
sinceSince the military coup in Myanmar in 2021 overthrew the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar has been in turmoil. In the past year, the Burmese military government has been fighting against ethnic armed groups in various places, and the domestic situation has been deteriorating. From October 2023 to August this year, the number of internally displaced persons in Rakhine State has surged by over 60%, with over 500000 people currently relying entirely on aid for their livelihoods.
01Notre Dame Cathedral rings its bell for the first time in five yearsAccording to Agence France Presse,On November 8th,Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, for the first time after five years of fire repairssoundBell ringing.It is reported that Notre Dame Cathedral in ParisThe cathedral will reopen in one month. Jost, the head of the public institution for the protection and restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, stated that this is an important and symbolic step.
Notre Dame Cathedral in ParisA fire broke out on April 19, 2019, shocking the world.FrancePresident Macron quickly set a goal and vowed to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris within five years. The repair project mobilized about250 companies and hundreds of experts have invested billions of euros.
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