Regions – Page 3214 – Prologue Journal

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

Rome’s Umbrella Pines Are in Danger

New York Times While an invasive insect bears much of the blame for endangering a beloved symbol of Rome, critics are also pointing the finger at city government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/13/world/europe/rome-umbrella-pines-imperiled.html

In Australia, a Sri Lankan refugee’s long ‘Walk for Freedom’ spotlights plight of persecuted asylum seekers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Neil Para’s family fled civil war in Sri Lanka and have been trapped in Australia for nearly a decade after their visas were revoked without explanation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230800/australia-sri-lankan-refugees-long-walk-freedom-spotlights-plight-persecuted-asylum-seekers?utm_source=rss_feed

Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organiser accused of sexual harassment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US-based organisation has decided to sever its contract with PT Capella Swastika Karya and its national director Poppy Capella, who also holds the licence for Miss Universe Malaysia. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230927/miss-universe-cuts-ties-indonesia-organiser-accused-sexual-harassment?utm_source=rss_feed

SoftBank in talks to buy Vision Fund’s 25% stake in Arm 

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) is in talks to acquire the 25% stake in Arm Ltd it does not directly own from Vision Fund 1 (VF1), a $100 billion investment fund it raised in 2017, potentially delivering a win for investors who have waited years for strong returns.  The post SoftBank…

Asia’s grain supply in flux as Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal lapses: ‘very complicated, expensive’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Closure of the Black Sea route means Ukraine has to export supplies by ‘very expensive’ rail and the Danube River that cannot accommodate large vessels. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3230841/asias-grain-supply-flux-russia-ukraine-black-sea-deal-lapses-very-complicated-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed

Renewed interest in sumo, Japan’s national sport, proves big pull for tourists

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Covid-19 lockdowns and the release of Netflix drama Sanctuary have helped renew interest in the insular world of sumo, with tours to watch training and ‘performances’ being snapped up. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3230920/renewed-interest-sumo-japans-national-sport-proves-big-pull-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines’ women cyclists pedal past ‘unladylike’ stigma, traffic to reclaim Manila’s roads

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many women who began pedalling in the Philippines during the pandemic want to continue – but prejudice is still a bump in the road. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230771/philippines-women-cyclists-pedal-past-unladylike-stigma-traffic-reclaim-manilas-roads?utm_source=rss_feed

Protesters rally in their thousands against Israeli cabinet’s policies for 32nd week

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Thousands rally for the 32nd straight week against the Israeli cabinet’s policies, including the so-called judicial overhaul scheme. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/12/708836/Israel-protest-cabinet-policies-judicial-overhaul-Tel-Aviv-Haifa-Netanya-Herzliya

‘Muslim countries must take decisive stance against desecration of sanctities’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement urges Muslim countries to take a categorical position against desecration of their sanctities. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/12/708834/Yemen-Qur-an-desecration-Zionists-Israel-Europe-West-Ansarullah-leader