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Key words : cambodia step down succession
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that he will step down in the coming weeks. He said his eldest son, Hun Manet, will be his successor.
The long-serving leader broke the news during a televised address on Wednesday. He said the succession will take place, after the official results from Sunday's general election have been announced. He also said he will remain as the leader of the ruling Cambodian People's Party. Hun Sen has been in power for almost 40 years.
The announcement came three days after his party reportedly scooped up 120 of the 125 National Assembly seats in the general election.
But the main opposition party was banned from running in the poll. That has prompted criticism from countries around the world.
Hun Manet was educated in the West. He has risen through the ranks of Cambodia's military. Hun Sen said in 2021 that he wanted his son to eventually succeed him. Hun Manet was commander of the army at that time.
Key words : military cooperation visit
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Russia's defense minister has emphasized his country's intention to further develop military cooperation with North Korea.
The Russian defense ministry announced that Sergei Shoigu met his North Korean counterpart, Kang Sun Nam, for talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Shoigu is making the visit to attend events marking the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice on Thursday.
He said postwar interaction between the two countries, such as mutual port calls of warships, visits by delegations and personnel training, has contributed to the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
Shoigu said North Korea is an important partner of Russia. He added that he is confident that the talks will help strengthen cooperation between their defense departments.
North Korea has made no announcement on the latest talks. But it has repeatedly expressed support for Russia since it started its invasion of Ukraine.
Attention is focused on whether North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet with Shoigu during his stay.
Key words : taiwan drill target
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Taiwan has conducted for the first time a drill at its busiest international airport under the scenario of an attack by Chinese airborne troops.
Wednesday's drill at Taoyuan International Airport was part of Taiwan's annual large-scale military exercises being held from Monday through Friday.
In the drill, six helicopters with red marks acting as the Chinese troops approached the airport and dropped off soldiers.
They exchanged fire with Taiwanese soldiers and overtook a mock-up of an airport facility.
The Taiwanese side then launched a counteroffensive and retook the facility.
Taoyuan International Airport is seen as a likely target for a takeover in case of a Chinese invasion, as it is only a few kilometers from the coast of the Taiwan Strait and about 30 kilometers from central Taipei, where the presidential office is located.
Taiwan's defense ministry says it is the first such drill at Taoyuan airport. This suggests that Taiwan recognizes the growing threat of the Chinese military.
The airport had no departures or arrivals during the drill, which lasted about half an hour.
Its operator says some flights were affected.
Key words : speaker thailand postpone
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The speaker of Thailand's parliament has announced that the next round of voting to choose the nation's new prime minister has been postponed. The move is likely to prolong the country's political deadlock. It comes after the opposition's stunning victory in May's general election.
The parliamentary vote was scheduled to be held on Thursday. The speaker cited the submission of a petition seeking a review of Pita Limjaroenrat's rejection from the poll, as a reason for the decision. Pita is the leader of the Move Forward Party.
He tried to participate in last week's second-round vote. But conservative lawmakers blocked him by passing a motion. They claimed Pita's re-nomination would breach a parliamentary regulation.
The petition argues the motion violates the constitution. The next vote will take place after the Constitutional Court makes a ruling on the petition.
Meanwhile, the daughter of ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has revealed her father will be back in Thailand next month. Paetongtarn Shinawatra made the announcement in an Instagram post.
The former leader was deposed in a military coup in 2006. He was charged with abusing his power. Thaksin fled the country to avoid going to jail.
Paetongtarn is a key figure in the opposition Pheu Thai Party. The party came in second in the general election.
An alliance of eight opposition parties is currently trying to form a coalition government. They decided last week to choose a prime ministerial candidate from the Pheu Thai Party for the next round.
The Pheu Thai Party is affiliated with Thaksin. His return may have an influence on the effort to create the next administration.
Key words : and russian navies near future
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China's Defense Ministry says the Chinese and Russian navies will conduct a joint patrol in the Pacific in the near future.
The ministry said on Wednesday that Chinese and Russian fleets will carry out joint maneuvers in the western and northern Pacific.
It said the patrol is based on the annual bilateral cooperation program between the Chinese and Russian militaries, adding that it is neither targeting a third party or related to recent international and regional situations.
The ministry did not give details about the dates of the patrol, or what types of naval vessels will take part.
A joint statement released after the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in March included an agreement over regular joint patrols and military drills.
Last month, the Chinese and Russian air forces held a joint patrol over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. The Chinese military said Russian forces took part in its exercise in the Sea of Japan earlier this month.
The increased coordination between Chinese and Russian forces appears aimed at countering the United States and Japan, among other countries.
Key words : aid agency indonesia
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Construction workers in Indonesia are busy building the country's new capital, Nusantara.
Officials from a Japanese aid agency have visited the site. They are hoping to become more involved in the huge project.
Indonesia is relocating its capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan Province. It is developing about 250,000 hectares of the province's land.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA, has been providing technical assistance, and the agency wants to offer more support. But global competition to invest in the Nusantara project is expected to become fierce.
A JICA official says Japan's advanced technology could be very helpful, as Indonesia wants to build an eco-friendly capital.
Yasui Takehiro is the head of JICA's Indonesian office. He says he hopes Indonesia will take advantage of Japan's expertise and build a city as clean as those in Japan, or one that is even cleaner.
Danis Hidayat Sumadilaga is an Indonesian Public Works and Housing Ministry official. He says new practices and quality standards are being incorporated in the construction of the new capital.
The Indonesian government plans to celebrate the country's day of independence in the new capital in August of next year.
Key words : bigmotor accused proper use
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Major Japanese used-car dealer Bigmotor is accused of conducting unnecessary repairs and padding insurance claims. The transport ministry has now conducted hearings to find out whether the company acted illegally.
The ministry summoned five Bigmotor executives on Wednesday. They include new president Izumi Shinji who took office earlier in the day.
The closed-door hearings lasted two hours. They were based on a report compiled by a special investigative committee set up by the firm.
Ministry officials asked the executives about how the company typically carries out repairs and maintenance work. They are trying to confirm whether the firm violated a law ensuring safety of vehicles and establishing registration and check systems for their proper use.
The ministry says it will consider conducting onsite inspections of Bigmotor facilities if it deems the company broke the law.
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