Asia Pacific – Page 932 – Prologue Journal

Pakistan, Iran military chiefs agree to ‘eradicate terrorism’, stop border attacks by militants

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pakistan’s powerful General Asim Munir and Iran’s General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri have agreed to work together, vowing to ‘eradicate [the] menace of terrorism’ following a surge in attacks. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3227995/pakistan-iran-military-chiefs-agree-eradicate-terrorism-stop-border-attacks-militants?utm_source=rss_feed

Far From the Front, They Stand in Honor of Ukraine

New York Times The city of Chernivtsi in western Ukraine has been spared the mayhem of the Russian invasion. But like other towns in the region, it is doing its part, and has become, in effect, a back office of the war effort. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/asia/chernivtsi-western-ukraine-aid.html

One Reason China Is Willing to Engage Again: Its Troubled Economy

New York Times China was on track to recover after closing itself off during the pandemic. Now the country’s growth is staggering and Beijing is signaling it is open to talking. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/business/china-economy.html

Ticked off: Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of LGBTQ Pride watches

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In May, authorities confiscated a range of watches from the brand because of the presence of the letters LGBTQ on them. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3227978/ticked-swiss-watchmaker-swatch-sues-malaysia-seizure-lgbtq-pride-watches?utm_source=rss_feed

Kerry Says U.S. and China Must Set Aside Politics to Tackle Climate Change

New York Times John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, is in Beijing for three days of talks between the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gas pollution. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/world/asia/john-kerry-china-climate.html

Singapore home sales hit 6-month low on limited supply, while levies ‘almost kill off foreign demand’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sale of privately built homes fell to 278 units in June, the lowest since 170 homes were sold last December, after the government recently doubled stamp duties for foreign buyers to 60 per cent…

Stranded Australian ‘castaway’ and dog survived 2 months adrift in the Pacific by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tim Shaddock and his dog, Bella were found in good health by a tuna trawler off the coast of Mexico this week, after they were lost at sea for two months. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3227943/stranded-australian-castaway-and-dog-survived-2-months-adrift-pacific-eating-raw-fish-and-drinking?utm_source=rss_feed

2 MPs quit Singapore’s PAP over ‘personal conduct’ matters as crisis deepens for ruling party

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. PM Lee has accepted the resignations of the Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin, and another MP Cheng Li Hui. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3227952/two-members-quit-singapores-ruling-pap-over-personal-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea flood death toll rises to 39, Yoon blames botched responses

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol also vowed to ‘completely overhaul’ the country’s approach to extreme weather from climate change, after dozens were killed by recent flooding and landslides. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3227939/south-korea-flood-death-toll-rises-39-yoon-blames-botched-responses?utm_source=rss_feed

Sri Lanka urged not to let debt to India take on different ‘complexion’ in energy talks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some experts also caution of lower barriers of entry to Sri Lanka’s power and energy markets for foreign firms, in view of the stability of the nation’s political future. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3227929/sri-lanka-urged-not-let-debt-india-take-different-complexion-energy-talks?utm_source=rss_feed