Asia Pacific – Page 146 – Prologue Journal

Japan’s plan to reuse Fukushima soil for infrastructure gains IAEA support despite concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The IAEA claims the soil meets safety standards, but critics argue spreading the contamination is dangerous and could lead to increased cancer risks. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3278105/japans-plan-reuse-fukushima-soil-infrastructure-gains-iaea-support-despite-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

How Chinese with disabilities are inspiring a more inclusive country

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China must enforce its disability rights laws and improve accessibility, but social attitudes also need to shift beyond discrimination and pity. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3278041/how-chinese-disabilities-are-inspiring-more-inclusive-country?utm_source=rss_feed

Thursday Briefing: Who Won the Harris-Trump Debate?

New York Times Plus, a video game provokes outrage. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/briefing/debate-ukraine-mexico.html

India to impose up to 30 per cent tariffs on some steel imports from China, Vietnam

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Welded stainless steel pipes and tubes exported by China and Vietnam will be taxed for the next five years. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3278145/india-impose-30-cent-tariffs-some-steel-imports-china-vietnam?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Alarming details’ uncovered in allegations against Philippine celebrity preacher

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apollo Quiboloy faces a raft of charges in the Philippines and the US including sex trafficking, money laundering and child abuse. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278142/alarming-details-uncovered-allegations-against-philippine-celebrity-preacher?utm_source=rss_feed

Pope Francis lands in Singapore for final stop on 12-day Asia-Pacific tour

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. He has defied doubts about his health during a journey that has taken him from a Jakarta grand mosque to a remote jungle of Papua New Guinea. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278135/pope-francis-lands-singapore-final-stop-12-day-asia-pacific-tour?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian police rescue over 400 children from alleged sex abuse linked to banned sect

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police said caretakers used religious rituals to justify their abuse while victims in need of medical attention were denied care. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3278132/malaysian-police-rescue-over-400-children-alleged-sex-abuse-linked-banned-sect?utm_source=rss_feed

Netflix series on Indian plane hijack sparks controversy about streaming content

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘The Kandahar Hijack’ sparked controversy over Hindu names for Islamic militants, raising questions on content regulation and national sentiment in India. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3278085/netflix-series-indian-plane-hijack-sparks-controversy-about-streaming-content?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan’s transgender community get its first ride-sharing service

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. SheDrives will service only trans people and women. Trans people are considered outcasts by many in predominantly Muslim Pakistan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3278126/pakistans-transgender-community-get-its-first-ride-sharing-service?utm_source=rss_feed

In South Korea, climate change threatens kimchi cabbage production

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In South Korea, farmland has become less suitable for growing the vegetable. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3278073/south-korea-climate-change-threatens-kimchi-cabbage-production?utm_source=rss_feed