Regions – Page 3241 – Prologue Journal

‘Israeli occupation of Palestine amounts to apartheid’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Over 760 academics and public figures signed an open letter equating Israel’s decades-long occupation of the Palestinian territories with apartheid. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/09/708621/Israel-occupation-Palestine-apartheid

Pakistan to dissolve parliament amid fears, uncertainty over freedom and fairness of general election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Any delay could lead to the polls being conducted in early 2024 instead of November as scheduled. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230520/pakistan-dissolve-parliament-amid-fears-uncertainty-over-freedom-and-fairness-general-election?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Says It Shot Down 2 Drones Near Moscow Overnight

New York Times Until recently, Moscow had rarely been a target of attacks over the course of the 18-month war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/russia-moscow-drone-attack.html

After Russian Attack in Ukraine, Broken Glass and Rattled Nerves in Romania

New York Times A drone assault on a Danube River port sent shock waves — both the physical and the psychological kind — into villages just across the water that are in NATO territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/russia-attack-romania-danube.html

Australian police probe ‘death cap’ mushrooms that allegedly killed 3 after family lunch

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A woman in Australia is under investigation after a family meal that included wild mushrooms prepared by her allegedly led to the deaths of 3 people and another becoming critically ill. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3230510/australian-police-probe-death-cap-mushrooms-allegedly-killed-3-after-family-lunch?utm_source=rss_feed

Country Garden Is Latest Property Giant in China to Run Into Trouble

New York Times Country Garden, China’s last big property developer to avoid default, has spooked investors after missing key debt payments, rekindling memories of China Evergrande. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/business/country-garden-china-real-estate.html

Australia reinstates term ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ for West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Australia has decided to officially reinstate the term “Occupied Palestinian Territories” to refer to the illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/09/708618/Australia-reinstates-use-of-term–Occupied-Palestinian-Territories–for-West-Bank

Baseball Players Visit Mexico’s Basilica de Santa María de Guadalupe

New York Times When in the capital for road games, many Mexican League players join the throngs paying their respects at the Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/sports/baseball/mexico-basilica-guadalupe.html

Philippines halts reclamation work amid US concerns over Chinese firm, environment impact

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The move comes after the US last week voiced disquiet over the projects near its embassy and their ties with a Chinese firm blacklisted by Washington. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230498/philippines-halts-reclamation-work-amid-us-concerns-over-chinese-firm-environment-impact?utm_source=rss_feed

Long Taken for Granted, Frozen Peas Seek a New Appeal in the U.K.

New York Times Britain’s vegetable producers are hoping this is a moment for the humble frozen pea, a cost-effective staple at a time of rising food prices. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/09/world/europe/uk-peas-frozen.html