curfew after protests against constitutional changes

Today’s news: three men arrested in the United Kingdom accused of spying for Hong Kong. India and Iran sign agreement to develop Chabahar port. Japan will invest in the construction of a new railway line in Indonesia. Myanmar generals propose national census.

NEW CALEDONIA

A curfew has been imposed in the French territory of the Pacific Ocean after a series of protests that led to violent acts. Since yesterday, the indigenous population of the Kanak ethnic group, which represents 41% of the population, has been protesting against the constitutional amendments being debated in Paris and which, by allowing more French residents to vote, would increase the size of the electorate for the next provincial elections , further marginalizing the indigenous population.

CHINA

In the United Kingdom Three men were arrested accused of providing material and information to the Hong Kong secret service. After appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, they were granted bail. According to a report published by Amnesty International, Chinese students abroad hesitate to express political opinions because of the possible repercussions in China. Many censor themselves, avoiding talking about certain topics considered sensitive by Beijing or participating in academic debates.

INDIA – IRAN

After Deli and Tehran signed a contract for the development and operation of a terminal in the Iranian port of Chabahar For 10 years, Washington has made it known that countries that reach trade deals with Iran risk sanctions. Indian Ports Global Limited will invest about $120 million in the project, which the Indian government says provides “an alternative trade route.”

JAPAN – INDONESIA

The Japanese government announced that it will provide a loan of up to 140.7 billion yen ($900 million) to the construction of Jakarta’s second railway line. The 84.1 kilometer East-West line project will be divided into two phases, the first of which will begin in 2026. The new railway line will be built using Japanese technology in terms of vehicles and signaling systems.

MYANMAR

Myanmar’s generals They proposed carrying out a national census in October, state media reported today, despite the ongoing civil conflict, a move that observers say is intended to keep tabs on opponents of the regime. Military officials added that the census must be completed before the next elections, but several times the coup junta that took power had announced elections and had not been able to organize them due to the war.

RUSSIA

Among the new appointments of Vladimir Putin’s government after his re-election is the new Minister of Energy, the former governor of the Kemerovo region, Sergei Tsivilev, husband of Anna, Putin’s own niece and owner of a large coal mining company. 70% of Russian GDP depends on the activities of this ministry.

UZBEKISTAN – GULF

Speaking at the 3rd Tashkent Investment Forum, President Šavkat Mirziyoyev proposed opening up to “Islamic finance” in discussions with representatives of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, and an agreement was signed between Anorbank and the Islamic Development Corporation of the Private Sector (Xsrik) to develop a project in this regard.