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Ecuador Reels From Assassination of Fernando Villavicencio

New York Times The killing of Fernando Villavicencio marks a grim turning point for a once-tranquil country now awash in violence fueled by drug gangs. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/world/americas/ecuador-fernando-villavicencio-assassination.html

Singapore billionaire, Lim Oon Kuin accused of brazen fraud by HSBC: ‘must be held accountable’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HSBC said it was deceived by oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin and is seeking to recover more than US$85 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230693/singapore-billionaire-lim-oon-kuin-accused-brazen-fraud-hsbc-must-be-held-accountable?utm_source=rss_feed

As China’s economy falters, foreigners look to Malaysia, investing US$2 billion in stocks and bonds in July

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign investors bought a total of about US$2 billion of Malaysia’s stocks and bonds, according to data compiled by Bloomberg, the most since May 2017. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230662/chinas-economy-falters-foreigners-look-malaysia-investing-us2-billion-stocks-and-bonds-july?utm_source=rss_feed

Cheng Lei, Australian journalist held in China writes first public statement since being detained: ‘I miss my children’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cheng Lei’s “love letter to 25 million people” was her first public statement since the former business anchor for Chinese state television was detained by Chinese officials in August 2020 on national security charges.…

Russia Tries to Bolster Ruble as Inflation Adds to Economic Woes

New York Times The central bank in Moscow took steps to counter the currency’s slide, but the war and resulting sanctions have put intense pressure on the economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/business/russia-economy-ruble-inflation.html

US prisoner release negotiated at same time as Iran nuclear ‘mini-deal’ – analysis

Jerusalem Post Meither the American nor the Iranian statement about the deal openly confirmed the payoff https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754386

What Happened to Britain’s ‘Crooked House’ Pub?

New York Times The beloved tilted landmark in the West Midlands area of England was razed after a fire that police suspect was arson, leaving locals looking for answers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/world/europe/crooked-house-pub-fire.html

Lebanon’s caretaker defense minister ‘safe’ after bullets hit vehicle

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Maurice Slim’s car was traveling in the Jisr el-Bashra neighborhood in southeastern Beirut. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/10/708704/Lebanon-defense-minister

Yandex Founder Calls Russia’s War In Ukraine ‘Barbaric’

New York Times Arkady Volozh is only the second sanctioned Russian businessman to take an unequivocal public position against the invasion. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/world/europe/yandex-ukraine-war-arkady-volozh.html

In surprise move, Abbas dismisses several PA governors

Jerusalem Post The surprise move is seen in the context of Abbas’s effort to reassert the PA’s control over many areas, especially in the West Bank. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754348