Regions – Page 3184 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim must revamp economy, defuse tensions in race to unite polarised nation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. PM Anwar Ibrahim must use his political capital and national credibility to convince Malay voters to abandon their shift towards conservative parties. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3231562/malaysias-anwar-ibrahim-must-revamp-economy-defuse-tensions-race-unite-polarised-nation?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Never a promise’: did Philippines ever agree to tow away grounded warship in South China Sea?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China says the Philippines reneged on its promise to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Second Thomas Shoal. But a former defence chief for Manila says no such agreement ever existed. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3231584/never-promise-did-philippines-ever-agree-tow-away-grounded-warship-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

US warns Turkey against helping Russia ‘bypass American sanctions’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The US reportedly warns Turkey against helping Russia bypass American sanctions. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/18/709187/United-States-warns-Turkey-Russia-sanctions-war-Ukraine

Suspect in bloody attack in Syria dies in Beirut

Jerusalem Post The 23-year-old from Syria’s al-Tal region entered Lebanon illegally and settled with his relatives in Al-Salam, a southern suburb of Beirut, the security source said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-755333

Japanese wear clothes with built-in fans to beat the heat as temperatures soar to record high

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sales of clothing items with built-in fans and neck coolers are surging in Japan amid the hot and humid summer https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3231597/japanese-wear-clothes-built-fans-beat-heat-temperatures-soar-record-high?utm_source=rss_feed

Voices from the Arab press: Isn’t it time for real peace?

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-755145

Junta Official in Niger Claims Captive President Will Not Be Harmed

New York Times In an interview with The New York Times, a civilian leader of the junta sounded a conciliatory tone. He also said Niger would not summon the Kremlin-backed Wager Group. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/africa/niger-coup-president.html

Canada Wildfires Force Evacuations in Yellowknife and Kelowna

New York Times As residents of Yellowknife fled a wildfire in the Northwest Territories, a state of emergency was issued hundreds of miles away in Kelowna, British Columbia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/americas/canada-wildfires-yellowknife-kelowna.html

Guatemala’s Anti Corruption Crusader is on Cusp of Presidency

New York Times Can an intellectual on an anti-graft crusade win the presidency in a nation sliding toward authoritarianism? Guatemala is about to find out. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/americas/guatemala-election-bernardo-arevalo-presidency.html

Iran FM’s ‘successful’ visit to Riyadh will boost regional stability: Kuwait

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Kuwaiti foreign minister hoped the visit will usher in a bright chapter in the history of relations in the region. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/18/709168/Iran-Saudi-Arabia-Kuwait