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Singapore jails Malaysian who beat up sex worker to get his money back

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Goh Jun Liang was upset that the prostitute had called him ‘troublesome’ and felt she had ‘used too much strength and caused him pain’, the court heard. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3232495/singapore-jails-malaysian-who-beat-sex-worker-get-his-money-back?utm_source=rss_feed

US, China will determine issue of war and peace, Taiwan merely a ‘piece on the chessboard’: Singapore’s George Yeo

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former Singapore foreign minister George Yeo says that while Taiwan’s presidential election is important, the island is only a ‘piece on the chessboard’ in the context of China-US relations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3232360/us-china-will-determine-issue-war-and-peace-taiwan-merely-piece-chessboard-singapores-george-yeo?utm_source=rss_feed

Haiti Gang Shoots at Protesters, Killing Several in Port-au-Prince

New York Times The shooting reflects escalating tensions as vigilante groups push back against gangs in areas around Port-au-Prince. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/americas/haiti-shooting-protest-port-au-prince.html

Monday Briefing: Russia Confirmed Prigozhin’s Death

New York Times Also, three U.S. Marines died in an air crash in Australia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/briefing/monday-briefing-russia-confirmed-prigozhins-death.html

Hailstorm in Germany Rips Through a Town, Damaging Buildings and Cars

New York Times An estimated 80 percent of buildings were damaged during a hailstorm in Bad Bayersoien, Germany. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/europe/hailstorm-damage-germany-bavaria.html

Japan Will Launch XRISM Telescope and SLIM Moon Lander: How to Watch

New York Times The telescope will help astronomers study some of the most energetic places in the cosmos, while the lunar mission will aid the development of Japanese landing technologies. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/science/japan-space-launch-xrism-slim.html

With Prigozhin Dead, Russia’s Wagner Faces an Uncertain Future

New York Times It could be hard for the Kremlin to find a way to neutralize the mercenary group after Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death while retaining its fighting power and geopolitical links. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/europe/russia-wagner-prigozhin-future.html

Zimbabwe’s Neighbors Cast Doubt on Elections That Gave Mnangagwa the Win

New York Times The main regional bloc in southern African and the African Union declined to rubber-stamped the elections and cast doubt on a vote that led to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s re-election. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/africa/zimbabwe-elections-mnangagwa.html

Over 170 Israeli settlers intrude into al-Aqsa Mosque

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces prevented Palestinian worshipers from entering the mosque. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/27/709751/Israeli-settlers-Aqsa

After Prigozhin’s Death, Mourners Gather at Wagner Memorial in Moscow

New York Times Hundreds of people have placed flowers and other tributes on a sidewalk near Red Square in Moscow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/europe/prigozhin-wagner-memorial-russia.html