Asia Pacific – Page 900 – Prologue Journal

Victim of Mass Attack in South Korea Dies

New York Times The victim was one of 14 people hurt in a car-and-stabbing rampage on Thursday in a city near Seoul. She had been hit by the car. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/asia/south-korea-stabbing-car-death.html

In Vietnam, ‘flexers’ tout US degrees, status, wealth as the economy soars. Others barely sleep

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Amid the country’s soaring economic growth and the tendency of many high achievers to ‘brag’, many people are struggling to simply keep their heads above water. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230030/vietnam-flexers-tout-us-degrees-status-wealth-economy-soars-others-barely-sleep?utm_source=rss_feed

Bangladesh grapples with record deadly outbreak of dengue fever

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At least 293 people have died so far in 2023. The government has launched initiatives to limit the spread of mosquito-borne diseases but hospitals are struggling to find space for the large number of…

Hiroshima marks atomic bombing’s 78th anniversary after hosting G7 summit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In his annual Peace Declaration at Peace Memorial Park, Mayor Kazumi Matsui is expected to hail the G7 leaders’ historic visit to the park in May. A moment of silence will be observed at…

In this ‘era of global boiling’, heat has become a health issue for the world

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As extreme temperatures grow more frequent, threatening health and taking lives, governments, businesses, universities and communities must work with leaders in public health to address the growing emergency. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3229916/era-global-boiling-heat-has-become-health-issue-world?utm_source=rss_feed

Cambodia electoral body confirms Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party as the winner after final vote tally

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The National Election Committee officially announced that the Cambodian People’s Party – which is now led by Hun Manet, the son of long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen – won 120 of 125 seats in…

Imran Khan Sentenced to Prison in Pakistan

New York Times The former prime minister of Pakistan was taken into custody, sentenced to three years after a court found him guilty of illegally selling state gifts and concealing the assets. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/asia/imran-khan-pakistan-arrested.html

Arrests for Online Threats of Copycat Attacks in South Korea

New York Times Posts online in the wake of recent stabbing assaults specified sites for copycat attacks. They prompted swift police action in a nation rattled by the random violence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/asia/arrests-copycat-threats-south-korea.html

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan arrested, given three-year prison sentence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The cricketer-turned-politician was accused of misusing his premiership to buy and sell state gifts received during visits abroad and worth US$635,00. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3230090/pakistan-ex-pm-imran-khan-arrested-given-three-year-prison-sentence?utm_source=rss_feed

Thousands of Scouts Leaving South Korea Jamboree Early

New York Times The British, Singaporean and U.S. scouting organizations cited health concerns for their departure from a much-anticipated youth event in South Korea. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/asia/scout-jamboree-heat-wave-south-korea.html