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Singapore executes 2nd prisoner in 3 weeks for drugs offences

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 36-year-old Singaporean was convicted in 2019 of trafficking around 1.5kg of cannabis. His name was not revealed. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3220812/singapore-executes-2nd-prisoner-3-weeks-drugs-offences?utm_source=rss_feed

The Case of the Vanishing Vacation Flights

Wall Street Journal Budget airlines like Avelo, Breeze and Frontier frequently experiment with flights and yank them quickly if they don’t perform. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-case-of-the-vanishing-vacation-flights-83cafa99

Thailand’s youth reject the generals

Washington Post Sunday’s Thai election marked a rare moment in global politics when a suppressed protest movement found vengeance at the ballot box. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/thailand-youth-election-military-protest-move-forward/

As parts of China endure scorchers on eve of El Nino shift, scientists predict risk of record heat

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One city in China’s southernmost province of Hainan recorded 41.5 degrees Celsius on May 6, the highest in the province since weather records began. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3220815/parts-china-endure-scorchers-eve-el-nino-shift-scientists-predict-risk-record-heat?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan expands adoption rights for same-sex couples

Hong Kong Free Press Taiwan’s parliament passed an amendment on Tuesday allowing gay couples to jointly adopt children, a move hailed by activists as “another big step forward” for marriage equality. LGBT and transgender flags. File photo: Cecilie Johnsen. Taiwan is at the vanguard of Asia’s burgeoning LGBTQ rights movement, becoming the first place in…

Pepper…and Salt

Wall Street Journal Pepper…and Salt https://www.wsj.com/articles/pepper-and-salt-5a9f65dd

Mercury could hit 36 degrees in southern Taiwan

Taipei, May 17 (CNA) Higher temperatures are forecast around Taiwan on Wednesday with the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) warning that highs could reach 36 degrees Celsius in the south due to the impact of southerly winds. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305170005

Registration for free Cathay Pacific tickets from US, Canada to Hong Kong to open Thursday

Hong Kong Free Press Registration for free Cathay Pacific flight tickets from six cities in the US and Canada will open on Thursday morning as part of Hong Kong’s campaign to revive tourism. Free roundtrip tickets will be offered for flights from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles in the US, and Toronto…

Strike on Mykolaiv: Russian forces launch 2 Kalibr missiles on city

Pravda Ukraine The Russian occupiers attacked the city of Mykolaiv with two Kalibr cruise missiles on the night of 16 May. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 17 May Details: It was noted that Kalibr missiles hit the civilian infrastructure of Mykolaiv. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/17/7402544/

Cherelle Parker Wins Democratic Mayoral Primary in Philadelphia

New York Times She drew support from prominent Democratic politicians and trade unions. She is all but assured of becoming the city’s first woman mayor. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/us/elections/philadelphia-democratic-party-primary-mayor-cherelle-parker.html