01The Malaysian Tundra Party sues the Speaker of Parliament and five defected members of parliamentKuala Lumpur News: Recently, the Malaysian opposition Indigenous Unity Party has officially sued five defected MPs who support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as well as the Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Johari, seeking a ruling from the Kuala Lumpur High Court that these MPs have violated anti job hopping laws and their seats are vacant. This is the first legal action taken against state legislators under the Tu Tuan Party since they announced their support for Anwar Ibrahim in October last year.
It is reported that the constitutional provisions cited by the Tu Tuan Party include: if a member of parliament is no longer a member of a political party, the member's seat will become invalid. Previously, after amending the party constitution, the Tu Tuan Party expelled five members of parliament from the party and requested the speaker to declare their seats vacant for a by election, but was refused by the speaker.
01US and Philippines sign military intelligence sharing agreementAccording to Agence France Presse,On November 18th,US Defense Secretary Austin visiting Manila，Signed with Philippine Defense Secretary TeodoroI got itGeneral Protocol for Military Information SecurityAccording to informed sources, the agreement allows the two countries to share defense classified information that may benefit US allies and simplifies the sales process for certain classified technologies.
Austin and Teodoro did not speak at the signing ceremony, but the Philippine Department of Defense stated that the agreement isA key step in strengthening information sharing and deepening interoperability between the Philippines and the United States.
02Germany delivers 4000 drones to Ukraine
According to Xinhua News Agency, recently,German Defense Minister Pistorius has confirmed that German weapons manufacturers will provide Ukraine with4000 attack drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.It is reported that this batch of drones has the ability to resist electronic interference and perform long-range combat missions under extreme weather conditions. Its prototype has been tested in actual combat on the eastern battlefield of Ukraine.
Previously,The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that in the pastWithin 24 hours, the Russian military deployed aviation, drones, missiles, and artillery units to attack Ukrainian military airport infrastructure, energy facilities used by military enterprises, drone operator training facilities, and drone storage warehouses. They also carried out strikes on Ukrainian military and weapon depots in 135 regions.
01Thailand's economy grew by 3.0% in the third quarter
According to comprehensive news from Bangkok, on November 18th, the National Economic and Social Development Council of Thailand announced that Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.0% year-on-year from July to September this year. This growth rate exceeds the median expectation of 2.4% given in the previous Bloomberg survey. The public investment in the third quarter also achieved an increase of over 25%, marking the first growth in six consecutive quarters.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bichai said that the Thai economy may face more risks next year, and budget expenditures to stimulate the economy must be more targeted. The government will consider implementing more stimulus measures, including the second phase of the digital wallet distribution plan.
01Multiple states in the United States report cases of E. coli infection caused by carrots
According to Xinhua News Agency, on November 17th, data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that as of now, a total of 39 cases of E. coli infection related to carrots have been reported nationwide, including 15 people who need medical treatment and 1 death.
The investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration found that these infection cases are related to CaliforniaThe bagged organic carrots and baby carrots supplied by Grimway Farm are related. The company has currently recalled multiple brands and specifications of carrot products and is working with the FDA to determine the source of contamination and whether other products are affected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States has released detailed information on the recalled product's brand, best before date, and reminded the public to avoid consuming any carrot products within the recall scope. If severe symptoms of E. coli infection occur, seek medical attention promptly.
02Netherlands reports avian influenza for the first time this year
methodAccording to Xinhua News Agency, on November 18th, the Dutch government announced that avian influenza had been detected for the first time this year at an organic chicken farm in the town of Putten in central Netherlands. Dutch Agriculture Minister Vilsma stated that authorities will implement a 10 day monitoring of 12 poultry farms within a three kilometer radius of the infected farm, while imposing a ban on poultry transportation in the area, taking appropriate measures, and closely monitoring the situation.
It is reported that the last avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands occurred inIn December 2023, the location is also a poultry farm in Puteng Town. Previously, during the avian influenza pandemic from 2021 to 2022, Dutch authorities had culled approximately 5.8 million birds.
01Cambodia Water Festival endsAccording to the Cambodia China Times, the Cambodian Water Festival has recently come to an end. Highlights of this year's Cambodian Water Festival include traditional Loong Boat races, light boat tours and fireworks shows, attracting tourists from all over the country. Especially in the Mekong River area of Phnom Penh, the crowds are surging and lively, fully demonstrating the grandeur of the festival. A spokesperson for the Phnom Penh Municipal Government stated that on the first day of the Water Festival, Phnom Penh received a total of 1.1 million tourists.
It is understood that the Water Festival is one of the three important traditional festivals in Cambodia, celebrated annuallyHeld in mid November for three days, it symbolizes the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the fishing season, while expressing gratitude to nature and the bountiful harvest.
Xinhua Finance News: Recently, log futures have officially been listed and traded on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. Three contracts have shown a downward trend compared to the benchmark price of 810 yuan/cubic meter, with the main contract falling 5.68% from the benchmark price.
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