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Kuala Lumpur News: On December 19th, a Malaysian court dismissed 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges against former Prime Minister Najib Razak and acquitted her. The Prosecutor General's Office immediately stated that it would appeal. It is reported that 73 year old Rosmah was charged with 12 counts of money laundering and 5 counts of failing to declare income to the tax bureau on October 4, 2018, involving a total amount of nearly RM7.1 million. It is understood that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar IbrahimSince taking office in 2022, several well-known figures have been charged with corruption, abuse of power, or money laundering. However, due to the withdrawal of charges or abandonment of appeals by the Prosecutor General's Office, they have been able to escape lawsuits, which seriously affects the public's confidence in the Anwar Ibrahim government's anti-corruption efforts. 01Putin said he is ready to hold peace talks with Ukraine According to Moscow's comprehensive news, on December 19th, Putin stated at his annual press conference to the Russian people that since he ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become stronger, and the Russian military is advancing along the entire line, moving towards achieving its main goals in Ukraine. Russia currently controls about one-fifth of Ukraine's territory. At the same time, he also stated that he is ready to meet with Trump and intends to discuss a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine with him, but ruled out the possibility of making any significant territorial concessions and insisted that Kiev abandon its plans to join NATO. Putin also mentioned that a few weeks after the start of the war, Russian Ukrainian negotiators held talks in Istanbul and reached a preliminary agreement, which was never implemented. He believes this can serve as a basis for future discussions between the two countries. 01Nissan to merge with Honda According to Kyodo News,On December 18th, sources revealed that Honda and Nissan, Japan's second and third largest car manufacturers, have been discussing the establishment of holding companies. The two companies are currently in negotiations regarding investment ratios, leadership personnel changes, and are expected to sign a memorandum of cooperation in the near future. it is reportedHonda and Nissan this yearWe have been considering cooperation in areas such as electric vehicle development since March, and announced in August that Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a large stake, will also join the cooperation framework. Three parties evenalreadyformulateI got itSpecific details of cooperation. According to Japanese media analysis, mergers can not only leverage each other's strengths, but also share the huge investment required for developing the next generation of cars. According to Agence France Presse,On December 18th,Dutch video media giantNetflix has encountered issues with processing user personal data, resulting ingive a sentence ofA fine of 4.75 million euros. The Dutch Data Protection Agency has issued a statement stating that，Between 2018 and 2020, Netflix failed to adequately explain to customers how the company handles their personal data. The information provided by Netflix is also not clear enough in some aspects. The authoritiesfurtherIt is pointed out that,Netflix has not clearly stated why it collects personal data, which third parties it shares data with, the duration of data retention, and how it ensures security when data is transmitted outside of Europe.At present,Netflix has appealed the fine. 01The United States confirms the first severe case of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza On December 18th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States issued a statement stating that an elderly patient in Louisiana has severe respiratory problems and is in critical condition. At present, the investigation into the source of infection is still ongoing, but it can be confirmed that the patient has come into contact with sick and dead poultry raised in private backyard farms. This is also the first case of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza related to a private backyard farm in the United States. Preliminary genetic analysis results show that the avian influenza virus infected by this patient belongs toD1.1 type. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States recently discovered this virus in wild birds and poultry, as well as in human cases in British Columbia, Canada, and Washington State. Data shows that since April this year, 16 states in the United States have reported a total of 61 cases of human infection with H5 avian influenza virus. According to Xinhua News Agency, on December 17th, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck the capital of Vanuatu, Port Vila, in the South Pacific island nation, causing at least 14 deaths, including two Chinese citizens, and about 200 injuries; Currently, multiple people are still trapped under the rubble, and it is expected that the death toll may further increase. The caretaker Prime Minister of the country, Salwai, declared a state of emergency throughout the country. The earthquake caused serious damage to local infrastructure, with multiple cars being crushed by collapsed buildings, highways being blocked by boulders, telecommunications networks being disrupted, and airport runways being damaged, resulting in flight suspensions. The buildings where the embassies of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and New Zealand are located have also been severely damaged. Australia and New Zealand have dispatched medical teams and search and rescue teams to provide emergency assistance. Vietnam News Agency reported that recently, VietnamLintong Province held a celebration of the Goho New Rice Festival. This activity isOne of the series of activities for the 10th Dalat Flower Festival in 2024, which will last from December 5th to December 31st.
It is reported that the New Rice Festival is a traditional custom of ethnic minorities in the Xiyuan region, closely related to the rice planting cycle. After the rice harvest is completed, compatriots in the Xiyuan area often hold the New Rice Festival, which is not only to thank the gods of heaven and earth for their bountiful harvest and prosperous life, but also a good opportunity for villagers to celebrate the fruits of their labor together. This ceremony is full of the belief color of animism and is a unique cultural tradition.
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