Regions – Page 3179 – Prologue Journal

Mainland China bans Taiwanese mangoes in latest trade barb, Taipei hits out at ‘one-sided’ act

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office said ‘pests’ detected on imports of mangoes from Taiwan could hurt Chinese farm production and its ‘ecological safety’ when confirming the ban on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3231806/mainland-china-bans-taiwanese-mangoes-latest-trade-barb-taipei-hits-out-one-sided-act?utm_source=rss_feed

What One Image Shows About the Darién Gap

New York Times A man, his daughter, and the many items left behind. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/world/americas/darien-gap-migrants.html

Exploring Fukuoka, Japan’s ‘Gateway to Asia’

New York Times Fukuoka, known for its outdoor food stalls, is a popular destination for Japanese tourists. Now it’s starting to draw more international travelers, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/travel/fukuoka-japan-a-guide-to-food-and-culture.html

Even in War, Ukrainian Soldiers Find Time for World of Tanks Video Game

New York Times The urge to play a violent video game in the midst of the most brutal land war in Europe since World War II may seem baffling. But it’s a way to cope. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/world/europe/ukraine-russia-world-of-tanks.html

Chinese Confidence Hits Low Point Because of Nation’s Economic Troubles

New York Times Consumers and business owners say they feel paralyzed by despair, and their reluctance to spend and borrow is feeding what could become a dangerous cycle. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/business/china-deflation.html

Paris Makes ‘Summer Terraces’ a Permanent Part of Cafe Culture

New York Times The neighbors may complain about the noise, but outdoor spaces that bloomed under a pandemic program are now a permanent and vibrant fixture of city life. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/world/europe/paris-cafes-summer-terraces.html

Ukraine is building a case of ecocide against Russia as dolphins keep dying in the Black Sea.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/world/europe/ukraine-is-building-a-case-of-ecocide-against-russia-as-dolphins-keep-dying-in-the-black-sea.html

Malaysia’s Anwar looks into suing Goldman for 1MDB scandal: ‘you steal from the people, I will have to get it back’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia’s prime minister said in an interview that he was ‘not discounting the possibility’ of a fresh lawsuit against the Wall Street firm for its role in the multibillion-dollar scandal. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3231796/malaysias-anwar-looks-suing-goldman-1mdb-scandal-you-steal-people-i-will-have-get-it-back?utm_source=rss_feed

Palestinian fighters carried out 19 retaliatory attacks in past 24 hours: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance fighters carried out at least 19 retaliatory attacks across the occupied West Bank over the past 24 hours, according to a report. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/21/709327/Palestinian-fighters-carry-out-19-retaliatory-attacks-in-West-Bank-over-past-24-hours–Center

There is a crisis of wounded psyches among Ukrainian soldiers.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/world/europe/there-is-a-crisis-of-wounded-psyches-among-ukrainian-soldiers.html