Regions – Page 3234 – Prologue Journal

4 Nigerian Migrants Crossed the Atlantic on a Ship’s Rudder to Brazil

New York Times Four Nigerian stowaways hopped on a cargo ship not knowing where it was going, but hoping to find a place where they could claw out of poverty. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/world/americas/nigerian-migrants-brazil.html

Biden likely to skip Asean summits, putting focus back on US commitment to region amid growing China clout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US president is due to attend the Delhi G20 summit in September, but his presence at the Asean gathering the same month is in doubt. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230580/biden-likely-skip-asean-summits-putting-focus-back-us-commitment-region-amid-growing-china-clout?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesians riled after top cop escapes death penalty for murder, but activists say he has ‘right to live’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Supreme Court decision also spotlights transparency of Indonesia’s legal process, continued impunity and a lack of accountability in the police force. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230553/indonesians-riled-after-top-cop-escapes-death-penalty-murder-activists-say-he-has-right-live?utm_source=rss_feed

Ecuador Presidential Candidate Is Assassinated During Rally

New York Times The candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was one of eight running in a race to be held in days. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/americas/ecuador-presidential-candidate-killed.html

Typhoon Khanun Lands in South Korea

New York Times After pummeling southern Japan, killing two people, the storm is expected to move slowly across the Korean Peninsula, bringing heavy rain and wind. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/asia/typhoon-khanun-weather-south-korea.html

Lebanon moves to ban ‘Barbie’ film for ‘promoting homosexuality’

Jerusalem Post The Hezbollah-backed minister said the film was found to “promote homosexuality and sexual transformation” and “contradicts values of faith and morality.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-754225

Indonesia delays opening of China-funded Jakarta-Bandung railway amid safety concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The delay of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway deals a fresh blow to President Joko Widodo’s flagship project that has already suffered land disputes, cost overruns and accidents. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230499/indonesia-delays-opening-china-funded-jakarta-bandung-railway-amid-safety-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

Rodriguez, Singer Whose Career Was Resurrected, Dies at 81

New York Times Two albums in the early 1970s went largely unnoticed in the United States, but not overseas. Then came the 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/arts/music/sixto-rodriguez-dead.html

Russian Missile Hits Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Killing 2

New York Times Officials said seven people were injured, a church building and several local shops were destroyed, and the windows were blown out of several high-rise buildings. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/russia-missile-zaporizhzia-ukraine.html

Melbourne couple accused of enslaving woman shrug off modern-day slavery charges: ‘very unfair’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The number of people living in modern slavery in Australia has more than doubled in the past four years amid a rise in migrant workers. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3230561/melbourne-couple-accused-enslaving-woman-shrug-modern-day-slavery-charges-very-unfair?utm_source=rss_feed