Regions – Page 3218 – Prologue Journal

In Istanbul, Tombs of Religious Figures Still Draw Pilgrims

New York Times Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/12/world/europe/istanbul-turkey-sufi-shrines.html

Zelensky Called Him a Criminal. Now Ukraine Calls Him for Guns and Ammo.

New York Times In its hunt for weapons, Ukraine has rolled back anticorruption rules and turned to people once seen as relics of an anything-goes era. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/12/world/europe/ukraine-arms-dealer-serhiy-pashinsky.html

Sex Segregation in Israel Grows, Raising Fears for Women’s Rights

New York Times Ultra-Orthodox members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition want to expand the powers of all-male rabbinical courts, and to bar women and men from mixing in many public arenas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/12/world/middleeast/israel-women-rights.html

Brics challenge to the established economic order is no joke

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Not only are more countries keen to join the bloc, its push for reform of the global economic and financial system is gathering pace, and the economic heft of the economies involved means they…

UK based Israeli arms maker Elbit besieged by Palestine Action

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. In the past few years, the pro-Palestinian protest network, Palestine Action, has forced two of multiple UK-based Elbit sites to close through direct action. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/12/708772/UK-based-Israeli-arms-maker-Elbit-besieged-by-Palestine-Action-in-Leicester-

Hezbollah no longer manning tent in Israeli territory 24/7

Jerusalem Post Hezbollah originally set up two tents in Israel before moving one back to Lebanese territory after facing much criticism. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754492

India’s Hindu-Muslim hate crimes are being tracked, by self-exiles Modi supporters wants silenced

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. For two years, Hindutva Watch has chronicled unreported hate crimes and violence against India’s religious minorities, earning it some powerful enemies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230868/indias-hindu-muslim-hate-crimes-are-being-tracked-self-exiles-modi-supporters-wants-silenced?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia’s Albanese urges China to free jailed journalist Cheng Lei: ‘3 years too long’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Cheng ‘does not deserve this treatment’, adding Australia had pressed for her release at the highest levels. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3230881/australias-albanese-urges-china-free-jailed-journalist-cheng-lei-three-years-too-long?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine senate steps up bipartisan support for stronger stance against ‘brazen’ China: ‘stop bullying us’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public pressure and the Chinese Coast Guard’s actions against Philippine vessels and fishermen have prompted Philippine senators to take a firmer stance. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230852/philippine-senate-steps-bipartisan-support-stronger-stance-against-brazen-china-stop-bullying-us?utm_source=rss_feed

Oman’s Khareef Festival: A Monsoon Retreat in the Middle East

Jerusalem Post Tourists flock to southern Oman for a refreshing escape during the harsh Arabian summers. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754483