Regions – Page 3196 – Prologue Journal

US-led coalition violated Syrian airspace 32 times over past day: Russia

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A senior Russian military official says military aircraft from the US-led coalition have violated the Syrian airspace 32 times over the past day. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/13/708851/US-led-coalition-violated-Syrian-airspace-32-times-over-past-day-Russia

Jordan’s king approves bill to criminalize ‘harmful’ online posts

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The King of Jordan has approved a cybercrime bill that will restrain online speech deemed by Amman as harmful to national unity. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/13/708850/King-Abdullah-Jordan-legislation-online-speech-crackdown-

Report reveals Tony Blair’s ties with Saudis after Khashoggi murder

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Former British prime minister Tony Blair’s organization reportedly continued a multimillion-pound partnership with Saudi Arabia despite the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/13/708848/Report-reveals-Tony-Blair-ties-Saudis-after-Khashoggi-murder

Deadly Boat Wreck in Senegal Caused by Patrols Chasing Migrants

New York Times Patrol vessels were pursuing a fishing boat loaded with migrants bound for Spain when it struck rocks off a beach in Senegal’s capital, locals say, leaving at least 16 people dead. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/world/africa/boat-accident-migrants-dakar-senegal.html

Iran’s Ashura Rituals Have Become a New Form of Protest

New York Times Ashura, which mourns the killing of the Prophet Mohamed’s grandson and celebrates Shiite identity, has long symbolized the fight against oppression. This year, its chants have been turned against the government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/world/middleeast/ashura-iran-protests.html

Without F-16s, Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is Missing a Key Piece

New York Times Most military experts doubt that they would have, and say that Kyiv can still prevail without them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/world/europe/f-16s-ukraine-counteroffensive.html

Malaysia state polls: Results a ‘huge blow’ for PM Anwar Ibrahim despite apparent status quo, analysts say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Opposition Perikatan Nasional made significant gains, especially in Selangor and Penang, as Anwar’s bloc lost large tracts of Malay support. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230941/malaysia-state-polls-results-huge-blow-pm-anwar-ibrahim-despite-apparent-status-quo-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Threatens Retaliation Over Attacks on Key Crimean Bridge

New York Times The Kerch Strait Bridge is a critical strategic asset that allows Moscow to move troops and equipment from Russia to Crimea and from there to the front lines in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war.html

China’s July automobile exports jump 63 per cent, helping extend the lead over Japan as the world’s biggest vehicle-exporting economy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The latest data widened China’s lead over Japan. China exported 2.34 million vehicles in the first half, more than Japan’s 2.02 million units, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3230935/chinas-july-automobile-exports-jump-63-cent-helping-extend-lead-over-japan-worlds-biggest-vehicle?utm_source=rss_feed

Syria blasts US forces for deadly terrorist attack on army bus

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria strongly condemns US occupation forces for the deadly terrorist attack on an army bus in the country’s eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/13/708843/Syria-blasts-US-forces-deadly-terrorist-attack-army-bus