Regions – Page 3232 – Prologue Journal

In a multipolar world, the US must craft a better grand strategy beyond ‘shared values’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With the US withdrawal from world affairs in past years and growing weaponisation of the dollar, more countries are choosing to prioritise their own needs. Washington must take the cue and craft its own…

Analysis: Japan’s upbeat wages may keep new BOJ chief on hook for policy tweak

Reuters In a proprietary analysis, Reuters suggests when Japan’s new central bank governor Kazuo Ueda may take the country out of the previously established accommodative monetary settings. The post Analysis: Japan’s upbeat wages may keep new BOJ chief on hook for policy tweak appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/analysis-japans-upbeat-wages-may-keep-new-boj-chief-on-hook-for-policy-tweak/

Hundreds of Israeli settlers break into al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hundreds of Israeli settlers storm the al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of the regime’s forces during the Jewish holiday of Passover. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/11/701357/Palestine-Israeli-settlers-storm-al-Aqsa-Mosque-East-al-Quds-Israeli-police-Palestinian-worshipers-impose-restrictions

French Police Face Scrutiny for Heavy Hand During Pension Protests

New York Times An audio recording of officers threatening and intimidating young people has reignited a debate over harsh and discriminating tactics. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/france-police-pension-protests.html

Kurds and the spirit of freedom on the Iraq-Iran border

Jerusalem Post In the 1980s, thousands of Kurds made for these mountains and for Iran, to escape the poison gas attacks of the Saddam Hussein regime. Now, the traffic is in the opposite direction. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738932

Erdogan launches election campaign with pledge to slash Turkey inflation

Jerusalem Post In the presidential election next month, Erdogan will be up against the main opposition alliance candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738977

During Ramadan, Palestinians Picnic in Aqsa Compound to Break Fast

New York Times A coveted Middle Eastern rice dish has become a social media star at Al Aqsa Mosque, even as tensions escalate at a site also revered by Jews. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/middleeast/jerusalem-aqsa-mosque-ramadan.html

U.S. Declares WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia

New York Times The finding means that the U.S. government sees the Wall Street Journal reporter as the equivalent of a political hostage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-russia-hostage-detained.html

Indonesia asks Chinese bank to cut loan interest rate as mega rail project exceeds budget

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A top minister says Indonesia can repay its debt with the interest rate at 3.4 per cent, but will push for 2 per cent to cope with a US$1.2 billion cost overrun. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3216703/indonesia-asks-chinese-bank-cut-loan-interest-rate-mega-rail-project-exceeds-budget?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli forces arrest several Palestinians in latest Jenin raid

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli military forces arrest at least five Palestinians during a raid in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and a nearby refugee camp. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/11/701350/Israeli-forces-arrest-several-Palestinians-latest-Jenin-raid