Regions – Page 3229 – Prologue Journal

Italy’s Government Takes Aim at Taxi Shortages

New York Times The government took steps this week to increase the supply of cabs after months of shortages, but critics say the problems with the industry run deeper. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/world/europe/italy-taxi-lobby-tourism.html

Is Albariño the Next Great White Wine? It Depends.

New York Times For so long it’s been regarded as a simple, fruity wine to drink young and forget. But some producers in Rías Baixas are finding great potential. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/dining/drinks/rias-baixas-albarino-white-wine.html

Lebanon at ‘point of no return’: Christian politician attacks Hezbollah

Jerusalem Post Tensions spiked between Hezbollah and Christian parties in Lebanon after deadly clashes in a Christian village south of Beirut. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754326

Russia Is Launching Luna-25 to the Moon: How and When to Watch

New York Times The mission, years in the making, will attempt to put a robotic lander on the lunar surface, the first Russian visit to the moon since 1976. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/science/russia-moon-launch.html

Kuwait bans American movie Barbie for concerns over ‘public ethics’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A government official said the decision was made in order to “protect public ethics and social traditions.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/10/708697/Kuwait-Barbie-ban

How bad are Iran’s supersonic cruise missile claims for Israel? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran is trying to develop hypersonic missiles which pose a greater threat to Israel than ballistic missiles. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754328

Malaysia bans pro-LGBTQ Swatch products claiming they may ‘harm morality’ and ‘public interest’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ban on the Swiss watchmaker’s products comes three months after Malaysia confiscated more than 160 rainbow-coloured watches from its “Pride collection”. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230679/malaysia-bans-pro-lgbtq-swatch-products-claiming-they-may-harm-morality-and-public-interest?utm_source=rss_feed

Few Options on Niger Crisis for West African Leaders

New York Times Niger’s new military leaders named a new government hours before West Africa’s heads of state were scheduled to decide on their response to the coup. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/world/africa/niger-coup-ecowas-summit.html

Jakarta named world’s most polluted city, as Indonesian residents worry about health risks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has been named the world’s most polluted city even as local authorities take various steps to control air pollution. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230658/jakarta-named-worlds-most-polluted-city-indonesian-residents-worry-about-health-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

Burka murder case: Police make sixth attempt to keep suspect in prison

Jerusalem Post Yered was released to house arrest on Wednesday night, but only after police had appealed such an order five separate times in three courts. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-754284