Regions – Page 3167 – Prologue Journal

Yevgeny Prigozhin, Renegade Mercenary Chief Who Rattled Kremlin

New York Times A tycoon and a Putin ally, he built a paramilitary force that fought by Russia’s side even as he castigated its military leaders. He is believed dead at 62 in a plane crash. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/world/europe/yevgeny-prigozhin-dead.html

UK seeks to block ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation of Palestine: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Britain is reportedly trying to stop the ICJ from condemning the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/25/709583/UK-seeks-to-block-ICJ-ruling-on-Israeli-occupation-West-Bank-report

The 1,300-Year Search for the Loch Ness Monster: A Timeline

New York Times An expedition to find the creature will take place this weekend in Scotland. Here’s a look at previous attempts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/world/europe/loch-ness-monster-search-timeline.html

Asia should uncage the private sector’s ‘animal spirits’ to get economies out of their rut

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The world today is caught in a classic confidence trap. More government regulation cannot arrest the downward spiral, and policymakers must take a bet on the markets’ instincts for creativity and innovation. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3232250/asia-should-uncage-private-sectors-animal-spirits-get-economies-out-their-rut?utm_source=rss_feed

West Bank terror attacks show Iran has become a bigger threat

Jerusalem Post MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: The recent terrorist attack in the West Bank and Iran’s boasting about its ability to influence attacks in the West Bank showcase the danger of Tehran’s hand. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-756137

South China Sea: Philippine, Australian troops practise retaking island in first joint drills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The joint exercises, a first for the two nations, come amid renewed tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3232268/south-china-sea-philippine-australian-troops-practise-retaking-island-first-joint-drills?utm_source=rss_feed

How Asia can transform into a hub for clean energy technology and investment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the region strives to reduce carbon emissions, countries must create a conducive environment for research and innovation in green energy by enacting collaborative efforts and supportive government policies. https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/charting-pathways-sustainable-asia/article/3231898/hub-for-clean-energy?utm_source=rss_feed

Brics adds 6 new members, Thaksin’s return to Thailand, Hongkongers spend in Shenzhen: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From an exiled former prime minister returning to Thailand to Hongkongers choosing to cross the border to spend, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3232233/brics-adds-6-new-members-thaksins-return-thailand-hongkongers-spend-shenzhen-scmps-7-highlights-week?utm_source=rss_feed

This Gecko’s Camouflage Is So Good, It Masqueraded as Another Species

New York Times A reptile found in Madagascar is impossible to tell apart from tree bark by day. For decades, scientists had mixed it up with a relative. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/25/science/gecko-camouflage-tree-bark.html

Japan next to shoot for moon after Russia and India missions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan will be the latest country to aim for the moon this weekend, just days after a Russian spacecraft collided with the lunar surface and India’s Chandrayaan-3 landed near its south pole. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3232252/japan-next-shoot-moon-after-russia-and-india-missions?utm_source=rss_feed