Asia Pacific – Page 926 – Prologue Journal

India wrestling chief’s bail extended in sexual harassment case

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Brij Bhushan Singh, who is a lawmaker for the ruling BJP, is accused by Olympic medallists and other female wrestlers of groping and demanding sexual favours. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3228385/india-wrestling-chiefs-bail-extended-sexual-harassment-case?utm_source=rss_feed

Meta, other US tech giants aren’t ‘defending Australians from surveillance’, expert tells inquiry

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cryptographer Vanessa Teague urges parliamentary inquiry into foreign interference to ‘think critically’ about submissions that call for a ban on Chinese apps over alleged links to the Communist Party. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3228383/meta-other-us-tech-giants-arent-defending-australians-surveillance-expert-tells-inquiry?utm_source=rss_feed

Landslide Kills at Least 10 in Western India

New York Times More than 100 more people were feared to be trapped under debris, as torrential monsoon rainfall continued to pummel the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/asia/india-flood-maharashtra-monsoon.html

North Korea Stays Silent on U.S. Soldier Who Fled Into the Country

New York Times It may take days or weeks for the country to acknowledge that it has Pvt. Travis T. King in custody, and past practices suggest its response will be determined by Mr. King’s motive. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/asia/north-korea-soldier-king.html

Malaysia issues license to Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring internet services to remote areas

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Starlink, which is operated by Musk’s SpaceX, will begin by providing its services to schools and higher education institutions. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228362/malaysia-issues-license-elon-musks-starlink-bring-internet-services-remote-areas?utm_source=rss_feed

Kissinger Meets Xi as China Courts ‘Old Friends’ to Manage U.S. Rivalry

New York Times In meeting with Henry Kissinger, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is turning to American contacts outside the Biden administration to try to influence Washington’s thinking on China. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/asia/china-kissinger-visit-us.html

Singapore’s Changi airport sees traffic soar to over 5 million in June

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ranked the best in the world, Changi airport has crossed the milestone figure for the first time since pre-pandemic levels. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228356/singapores-changi-airport-sees-traffic-soar-over-5-million?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan’s export orders slump for 10th straight month in June, Taipei pins hopes on AI demand

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan’s export orders fell by 24.9 per cent from a year ago in June, but Taipei expects improvements in the second half of the year due to the growing demand for its artificial intelligence…

New Zealand’s Real Fruit Ice Cream Gets an American Makeover

New York Times The wholesome summer favorite is catching on in the U.S., but with sprinkles, drizzles and even cookies to satisfy the nation’s sweet tooth. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/dining/new-zealand-real-fruit-ice-cream.html