Regions – Page 3186 – Prologue Journal

Australia grappling with how to offload 2.8 million wine bottles as China’s high tariffs bite

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vineyards nationwide have enough wine in domestic storage to fill 859 Olympic swimming pools that will take years to clear out. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3231505/australia-grappling-how-offload-28-million-wine-bottles-chinas-high-tariffs-bite?utm_source=rss_feed

Private Jet Crashes Into Malaysia Highway, Killing 10

New York Times The plane crashed on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital and largest city, killing all eight people on board and two people on the ground. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/asia/malaysia-plane-crash-elmina.html

Bahrainis rally in support of hunger striking prisoners

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Bahrainis rally throughout the island in solidarity with hundreds of prisoners, who have gone on hunger strike. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/18/709134/Bahrain-protest-support-prisoners-hunger-strike

Singapore set for three-way presidential vote as Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Ng Kok Song, Tan Kin Lian receive eligibility certificates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Businessman George Goh, who has insisted he was the sole presidential hopeful independent from the ruling PAP, did not receive a certificate. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3231486/singapore-set-three-way-presidential-vote-tharman-shanmugaratnam-ng-kok-song-tan-kin-lian-receive?utm_source=rss_feed

In China, More Single Female Home Buyers, Resisting Sexist Norms

New York Times The housing market in China is in turmoil. But more and more women, facing a less equal society, are buying their own homes in search of security. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/world/asia/china-single-women-homebuyers.html

Allies to Be Allowed to Send F-16s to Ukraine, U.S. Official Says

New York Times The jets can be sent once Ukrainian pilots are trained to operate them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/17/world/europe/allies-to-be-allowed-to-send-f-16s-to-ukraine-us-official-says.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times A deadly boat accident off Cape Verde. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/briefing/cape-verde-accident-russia-ecocide.html

China’s Nickel Plants in Indonesia Created Needed Jobs, Plus Pollution

New York Times An influx of Chinese investment into nickel-processing on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is sowing pollution while generating economic opportunity. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/business/indonesia-nickel-sulawesi-china.html

Video: Thai election runners-up announce fresh coalition with government-aligned party

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3231477/video-thai-election-runners-announce-fresh-coalition-government-aligned-party?utm_source=rss_feed

Video: Singapore’s political scandal deepens as 2 MPs resign amid separate high-profile corruption probe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3231476/video-singapores-political-scandal-deepens-2-mps-resign-amid-separate-high-profile-corruption-probe?utm_source=rss_feed