Asia Pacific – Page 157 – Prologue Journal

India’s Epidemic of Cow Vigilantism Unnerves Nation’s Muslims

New York Times An unexpectedly narrow victory at the polls for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu-first agenda has not cooled simmering sectarian tensions, as some had hoped. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/world/asia/india-religious-violence-muslims-modi.html

Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Death toll stands at 22 people so far. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3277626/deadly-super-typhoon-yagi-hits-vietnam?utm_source=rss_feed

6 killed in India’s Manipur as ethnic violence escalates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The violence between the Meitei and Kukis has killed 225 and displaced 60,000 since last year, in a state of 3.2 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3277612/six-killed-indias-manipur-ethnic-violence-escalates?utm_source=rss_feed

Tens of thousands in South Korea protest lack of climate progress

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea, which aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, is the biggest coal polluter after Australia among the Group of 20. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3277610/tens-thousands-south-korea-protest-lack-climate-progress?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s failed war on drugs: can mandatory rehab break the habit?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After decades of punitive measures, Malaysia is reconsidering its drug policies as prisons overflow with minor offenders and use rates rise. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3277533/malaysias-failed-war-drugs-can-mandatory-rehab-break-habit?utm_source=rss_feed

Working on a Sri Lankan-Australian Epic, He Learned His Family’s Past

New York Times As the acclaimed “Counting and Cracking” makes its North American debut, the playwright describes the work as “my soul on a plate.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/theater/counting-and-cracking-play-shakthidharan.html

New Mercury Images From BepiColombo Spacecraft Show Clear Views

New York Times BepiColombo, a joint European-Japanese mission, completed its latest flyby of Mercury, sending back a sneak peek of the cratered planet it will begin to orbit in 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/science/mercury-images-bepicolombo.html

In Papua New Guinea, Pope Hears Plea for Climate Action

New York Times Pope Francis is visiting Papua New Guinea, which has been exploited for its natural resources and is imperiled by rising sea levels. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/world/asia/pope-francis-papua-new-guinea-climate-change.html

New Thai PM Paetongtarn vows to stimulate the economy ‘right away’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thailand’s new prime minister is formulating policies that she said will give the country’s economy a boost. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3277603/new-thai-pm-paetongtarn-vows-stimulate-economy-right-away?utm_source=rss_feed

Cash-strapped consumers are giving Australia’s liquor makers a headache

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rising living costs plus lifestyle changes among younger folk are squeezing the profit margins of Australia’s alcohol industry. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3277602/cash-strapped-consumers-are-giving-australias-liquor-makers-headache?utm_source=rss_feed