Regions – Page 3162 – Prologue Journal

A Former French President Gives a Voice to Obstinate Russian Sympathies

New York Times Remarks by Nicolas Sarkozy have raised fears that Europe’s pro-Putin chorus may grow louder as Ukraine’s plodding counteroffensive puts pressure on Western resolve. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/europe/former-french-president-voice-russia.html

Western Banks Help Fund Blacklisted Oligarch’s Charity

New York Times Konstantin Malofeyev’s foundation funds orphanages in occupied Ukraine. He denies that a child-removal program there is a war crime: “All of this is fake.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/europe/blacklisted-oligarch-western-banks-russia.html

Russia Says Ukraine Fired Drones at Three Regions

New York Times The frequency of drone attacks inside Russia has increased in recent weeks, bringing the war to areas deep inside Russian territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war.html

3 US marines dead in Australia after plane crash during multinational war drills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Osprey aircraft – a mix between a helicopter and a plane – has a troubled history with fatal crashes in the US and elsewhere. Last month, four Australians died when their Taipan helicopter…

U.S. Marines Killed in Air Crash in Australia

New York Times The Osprey aircraft, with 23 people on board, crashed during a joint training exercise near Darwin, in the north of Australia. Several others were seriously injured. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/world/asia/marines-plane-crash-australia.html

Syria rejects US, France accusations over false-flag 2013 chemical attack

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria denounced recent ‘false accusations’ by France and the United States over a chemical attack on the outskirts of the capital Damascus in August 2013. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/27/709699/Syria-dismisses-false-accusations-by-France-US-over-2013-Ghouta-chemical-attack

Lebanon’s Hezbollah unveils anti-aircraft missiles in military exhibition

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement puts on display SAM-6 anti-aircraft missiles at a military exhibition in the eastern city of Baalbek. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/27/709704/Lebanon-Hezbollah-missiles-exhibition

Malaysia’s Zunar on risks of making Anwar Ibrahim biopic: ‘we were prepared for the worst’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zulkiflee Anwar Haque was almost imprisoned for satirising figures including former leader Najib Razak. Now he’s turned his gaze elsewhere, with his film about PM Anwar Ibrahim bringing its own set of challenges. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3232436/malaysias-zunar-risks-making-anwar-ibrahim-biopic-we-were-prepared-worst?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia concerned about China economy, monitoring ‘very closely’, says Treasurer Jim Chalmers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China is the top trading partner for raw-materials exporter Australia, with annual trade of US$183 billion, but Canberra has urged exporters to become less reliant on China amid diplomatic tensions. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3232443/australia-concerned-about-china-economy-monitoring-very-closely-says-treasurer-jim-chalmers?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s Marijuana Business Is Growing Despite Regulatory Risks

New York Times The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/27/business/thailands-weed-industry-is-poised-to-grow-fast.html