Regions – Page 3199 – Prologue Journal

Russian Ruble Slides Past 100 Against the Dollar, Its Lowest Level Since March 2022

New York Times The currency reached its lowest level since just after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to fears of rising inflation amid heavy spending on the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/russia-ruble-dollar-inflation-war.html

US says no plan to expand Quad despite interest from South Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The remarks came after a senior South Korean official expressed willingness to take part in the working group of the US-led bloc, widely seen as a counter to China’s growing military and economic influence…

9 Killed as Temple in India Is Hit by Landslide

New York Times At least 25 people may be trapped under the structure in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, officials said, as this year’s monsoon season continues to extract a deadly toll. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/asia/india-temple-landslide-monsoon.html

‘Extreme’ US-China rivalry could be ‘disastrous’ for global economy: Singapore’s Lawrence Wong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s No 2 leader Lawrence Wong said the city state was concerned about the ‘extreme competition’ between China and the US. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3231058/extreme-china-us-rivalry-could-be-disastrous-global-economy-singapores-lawrence-wong?utm_source=rss_feed

Niger Junta Says It Will Prosecute Deposed President for Treason

New York Times Coup leaders also signaled they would be open to dialogue with West African nations, the first sign of a thaw after weeks of rising tensions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/africa/niger-president-treason.html

As Russian forces mount an offensive, Ukrainians in Kupiansk fear a second occupation.

New York Times The torture rooms in the battered Ukrainian city of Kupiansk have been empty for months. But Moscow’s advancing forces are just five miles away. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/world/europe/as-russian-forces-mount-an-offensive-ukrainians-in-kupiansk-fear-a-second-occupation.html

Mainland China to hit Taiwan’s polycarbonate imports with anti-dumping measures, claims ‘concrete damage’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China will levy deposits on polycarbonate products imported from Taiwan from Tuesday, with Monday’s announcement coming a day after Taiwanese vice-president William Lai Ching-te stopped in New York. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3231048/mainland-china-hit-taiwans-polycarbonate-imports-anti-dumping-measures-claims-concrete-damage?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian man arrested for using national flag as a dog’s scarf: ‘where’s the criminal element?’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ahead of Indonesia’s Independence Day, the man attached flags on his bike and other vehicles, and put one on the dog in the plantation where he worked. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3231033/indonesian-man-arrested-using-national-flag-dogs-scarf-wheres-criminal-element?utm_source=rss_feed

Travel chaos: Japan trains, flights cancelled as it braces for Typhoon Lan heading to western region

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan Airlines said flights have been cancelled on Monday and Tuesday, affecting about 25,000 people during the much-anticipated Bon holiday period. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3231040/travel-chaos-japan-trains-flights-cancelled-it-braces-typhoon-lan-heading-western-region?utm_source=rss_feed

US occupation forces seeking to seal off Iraqi–Syrian border: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US military forces stationed at a major air base in Iraq’s western province of Anbar are reportedly planning to seal off the border that runs between the Arab country and neighboring Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/14/708911/US-occupation-forces-seeking-to-seal-off-Iraqi%E2%80%93Syrian-border–Report