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February 20th Qingqiao Morning Post | Thailand suspends the issuance of gun permits
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Politics
01Argentine court orders arrest of Minongle

According to Agence France Presse, on February 14th, an Argentine court issued arrest warrants for several current and former leaders of Myanmar, including Myanmar's military government's top leader Min Aung Hlaing, former president Ting Jue, and Aung San Suu Kyi, who served as Myanmar's State Counsellor from 2016 to 2021, accusing them of committing genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya people.The Burmese military government criticized Argentina for not understanding Burma at all.


It is reported that the courts in Argentina accept complaints submitted by Rohingya human rights organizations and issue arrest warrants based on the principle of universal jurisdiction. According to this principle, if a crime endangers all humanity, even if it is not prosecuted domestically, the country can exercise criminal jurisdiction.

02Former Prime Minister of Mauritius arrested for money laundering

According to a comprehensive report from Port Louis, on February 16th, the Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission issued a statement stating that former Prime Minister Jagnath has been arrested for money laundering activities. Last November, Mauritius' newly appointed Prime Minister Ramgoolam questioned the accuracy of some government data compiled by the previous government and announced an audit of the country's finances. Before Jagnath's arrest, law enforcement officers searched multiple locations and seized 114 million Mauritian rupees in cash.


Mauritius is a country in the Indian Ocean archipelago with a population of approximately1.3 million, with the main sources of income being offshore finance, tourism, and textile industry. Since gaining independence from the UK in 1968, Mauritius has maintained stable and prosperous development. During his tenure as Prime Minister from 2017 to 2024, the Jaguar government reached a historic agreement with the UK, allowing Mauritius to regain sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.


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military

01A US Navy electronic warfare aircraft crashed in California

According to Xinhua News Agency, on February 12th, the US Navy confirmed that an EA-18G "Growler" electronic warfare aircraft belonging to the 135th Electronic Attack Aircraft Squadron crashed in the waters of San Diego Bay. Two pilots were rescued from the water and sent to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation. The EA-18G Growler is an electronic warfare modified aircraft of the US Navy's F/A-18 fighter jet. The US military announced that it will investigate the cause of the plane crash.


Recently, there have been a series of aircraft accidents in the United States that have attracted attention, many of which involve military aircraft.On January 28th, a US Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed during training in Alaska, and the pilot was rescued by parachuting. On January 29th, a Bombardier jet carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter carrying three military personnel during landing at Reagan National Airport in Washington, resulting in the death of all personnel.


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Economics

01OpenAI board rejects Musk's acquisition of the company

Bloomberg News reported that recently, the board of directors of American artificial intelligence company OpenAI officially rejectedElon MuskA proposal by a leading group of investors to acquire the non-profit organization that controls OpenAI for $97.4 billion.


It is reported that the acquisition is led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and other investors includeValor Equity Partners、Baron Capital、Atreides Management、Vy Capital、8VC, And Ari Emanuel's own investment fund. Musk said he hopes to make OpenAI "as open source and security focused as beforeThe power of justice. OpenAI CEO Altman stated that the company is not for sale, and Musk may attempt to disrupt the normal development order of the artificial intelligence industry by acquiring OpenAI.

02The Australian government prohibits foreigners from buying second-hand houses

Sydney News: Recently, the Australian government issued a statement stating that foreign investors, including foreign companies and temporary residents, will be prohibited from purchasing second-hand homes from April 1 this year until March 31, 2027. Australian Housing Minister O'Neill stated in the statement that this policy is expected to provide approximately 1800 additional housing units to local buyers annually. In addition, the authorities will evaluate whether the ban needs to be extended after the implementation period expires.


Australian housing has long been regarded as one of the most unaffordable properties in the world. According to a real estate data and analysis companyAccording to CoreLogic's statistics, housing prices in Sydney have risen by nearly 70% over the past 10 years, with a median price currently around AUD 1.2 million. As the federal election approaches, the issue of cost of living and high housing prices has become a focus of voters' attention. This policy is considered an important measure to curb the rise in housing prices and cope with election pressure.



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security

01Thailand suspends the issuance of gun permits

According to a comprehensive report from Bangkok, Thai Prime Minister Petantan and Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin have recently signed a new order to suspend the issuance of new gun permits for one year in response to gun abuse. Anutin subsequently announced seven short-term measures to strengthen gun control, including suspending the issuance of import and trade licenses for all real and simulated guns. He stated that authorities are considering amending the 76 year old gun laws to fill loopholes.


According to data from the Thai Ministry of Interior, as ofIn 2023, Thailand will have as many as 6.2 million registered firearms, with an estimated 4 million unregistered firearms in circulation, mostly imported or smuggled from war-torn countries. In recent years, there have been frequent gun related crimes in Thailand, sparking discussions on gun control. Many people believe that the proliferation of firearms poses a great threat to people's lives and property.



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Culture
01Cambodia celebrates Mecca Banana Festival together

According to the Cambodia China Times, recently, Cambodia celebrated the Mecca Banana Festival nationwide. The Cambodian National and International Celebration Committee held a Buddhist ceremony on the top of Mount Wulong, praying for the light of Buddhism to shine brightly and for national peace and security. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Affairs, Hong Mani, presided over the ceremony on behalf of Prime Minister Hong Manai. Leaders of the Senate, Parliament, and government departments, civil servants, teachers, students, monks, and other believers gathered to celebrate this Buddhist event together.


It is reported that the Mecca Banana Festival is a traditional Buddhist festival in Cambodia, also known as the Sangha Festival, originating fromShakyamuniStories of preaching and preaching during one's lifetime. On this festival, devout Cambodian Buddhists and devout men and women will go to temples to give alms, participate in temple activities, and go to Buddhist temples to offer incense and pray; Kings and government representatives will also attend events at an important temple.







Financial Newsletter
According to Caixin News, recently, glass futures prices have significantly declined, with the main contract FG2505 falling below 1300 yuan/ton.


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