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Israeli terror machine keeps killing Palestinians with impunity: PM

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh says Israel’s “terror machine” continues to commit crimes against Palestinians with impunity. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/16/709020/Israeli-terror-machine-keeps-killing-Palestinians-impunity-PM

Drilling rig arrives in Lebanon’s block 9 to begin exploration

Jerusalem Post Lebanon hopes gas and oil discoveries will help it reverse a crippling economic crisis that has cost the local currency more than 98% of its value. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754941

Japan climber dies scaling never-conquered Pakistan peak in fall from 18,000 feet

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shinji Tamura slipped and fell from 5,380 metres up a mountain in Pakistan’s far northeast. Rescuers found some of his belongings, but ‘no trace’ of a body. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3231229/japan-climber-dies-scaling-never-conquered-pakistan-peak-fall-18000-feet?utm_source=rss_feed

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump’s response to another criminal indictment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/briefing/trump-trauma-ukraine-china-economic.html

Amid Attacks, Ukraine’s Grain Exports Get a Lifeline From Romania

New York Times A 40-mile channel, best known outside shipping circles as a magnet for bird watchers, is now a crucial route allowing Ukrainian grain to reach the sea, protected by a NATO umbrella. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/ukraine-romania-danube-shipping.html

In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes

New York Times As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/france-public-pools.html

Tony Blair, Former U.K. Leader, Is Suddenly Back in Favor

New York Times The former British prime minister, who left Downing Street widely unpopular, is back in favor with his party, Labour, which hopes his political skills can be an advantage as an election nears. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/britain-tony-blair-labour-election.html

North Korea slams US ‘anti-people empire of evils’ in attack on Washington-led human rights push at UN

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang warned any countries ‘blindly following the US’ to ‘behave themselves’, as Washington plans an open meeting at the UN on North Korea’s human rights record. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3231223/north-korea-slams-us-anti-people-empire-evils-attack-washington-led-human-rights-push-un?utm_source=rss_feed

ASEAN FILM FESTIVAL: An immersive journey into the diverse cinematic tapestry of Southeast Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In a world where cultural exchange and understanding are more important than ever, the creative industry has proven to be a powerful…

India’s Modi faces his biggest test yet as ‘alive and kicking’ opposition parties unite pre-elections

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say a new opposition alliance poses a challenge for the Indian PM, as he seeks to position himself ‘as a statesman and family elder’ ahead of next year’s polls. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3231186/indias-modi-faces-his-biggest-test-yet-alive-and-kicking-opposition-parties-unite-pre-elections?utm_source=rss_feed