Asia Pacific – Page 150 – Prologue Journal

Wednesday Briefing: A Guide to the Harris-Trump Debate

New York Times Plus, the great films of James Earl Jones. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/briefing/harris-trump-debate-gaza-guns.html

Pakistani Police Arrest Lawmakers Allied With Imran Khan

New York Times In an overnight raid on the Parliament, police arrested at least 10 members of Khan’s party, deepening the political battle between the imprisoned ex-leader and the country’s powerful military. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/asia/pakistan-police-arrests-imran-khan.html

Vietnam floods: Typhoon Yagi death toll reaches 127, Hanoi on alert

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall on Saturday, has caused widespread damage, including the collapse of a bridge. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3278008/vietnam-floods-typhoon-yagi-death-toll-reaches-127-hanoi-alert?utm_source=rss_feed

Protesting Indian doctors defy court, will not return to work until rape case demands met

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The protesting doctors are pushing its demands for justice for the victim and better security at hospitals. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3277990/protesting-indian-doctors-defy-court-will-not-return-work-until-rape-case-demands-met?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian villagers dress up dead family members in corpse ritual

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ceremony, called the Ma’nene, is said to be held every few years. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3277964/indonesian-villagers-dress-dead-family-members-corpse-ritual?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore’s record setting US$24 million office sale on Orchard Road signals investor interest

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The purchase of the sixth story of the Tong Building, highlights investor interest in the city’s commercial property market despite economic headwinds. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3277971/singapores-record-setting-us24-million-office-sale-orchard-road-signals-investor-interest?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia to ban construction of hotels, villas in Bali to tackle overdevelopment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Moratorium could last for up to 10 years as government aims to improve quality of tourism and preserve agricultural land. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3277947/indonesia-ban-construction-hotels-villas-bali-tackle-overdevelopment?utm_source=rss_feed

Should We Be Receiving Mystical Truths on Our Phones?

New York Times The algorithm of entertainment was not built for ancient knowledge extracted from sacred spaces. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/magazine/sadhguru-isha-yoga-program.html

South China Sea: Malaysia shadows Chinese research ship, asserting energy rights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With plans for a new naval base in Sarawak also under way, Malaysia signals its commitment to defending its territorial claims. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3277915/south-china-sea-malaysia-shadows-chinese-research-ship-asserting-energy-rights?utm_source=rss_feed

Pope Francis’ East Timor mass draws 600,000 worshippers, nearly half the nation, Vatican says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor drew a record-breaking crowd, highlighting the significance of the pontiff’s visit for the nation’s history and future. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3277948/pope-francis-east-timor-mass-draws-600000-worshippers-nearly-half-nation-vatican-says?utm_source=rss_feed