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Australia’s bid to become a ‘multilateral player’ in Indo-Pacific at risk over lack of funding

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More money is needed to provide aid and host events such as climate change conferences, says the aid sector’s top official of Australia’s revised foreign aid policy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230428/australias-bid-become-multilateral-player-indo-pacific-risk-over-lack-funding?utm_source=rss_feed

Michael Boyd, 68, Who Invigorated the Royal Shakespeare Company, Dies

New York Times He is credited with stabilizing that venerable British troupe while energizing it with ambitious projects, including Broadway’s “Matilda the Musical.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/theater/michael-boyd-dead.html

Hamas: Netanyahu’s normalization push with Saudi Arabia a ‘mirage’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas slams as a “mirage” Netanyahu’s recent comments about the possibility of a normalization agreement between the occupying regime and Saudi Arabia. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/08/708595/Palestinian-resistance-movement-Hamas-normalization-agreement-Saudi-Arabia-mirage

Hawkish Israeli minister suspends funds to Arab towns, occupied East al-Quds

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Hawkish Israeli minister has seized millions of dollars in funding to Arab towns and Palestinian education programs in the occupied East al-Quds. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/08/708593/Palestine-Israel-Bezalel-Smotrich-Benjamin-Netanyahu

TSMC Will Build a Semiconductor Plant in Germany

New York Times TSMC, the world’s largest maker of semiconductors, said it would invest $3.8 billion in a joint project with three German industrial firms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/tsmc-germany-chips-semiconductors.html

UK Expands Sanctions List to Target Russia’s Weapons Suppliers

New York Times New measures announced Tuesday will affect businesses in Turkey, Dubai and Iran, as well as individuals that Britain says have supplied weaponry or components needed to sustain Russia’s war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/uk-russia-sanctions.html

China’s Exports Fall Again, Imperiling Its Economic Recovery

New York Times Shipments to trading partners slid 14.5 percent in July from the year before, the biggest decline since February 2020, adding to the pressure on Chinese authorities trying to rekindle growth. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/business/china-economy-exports.html

Malaysia drops lead prosecutor in corruption case of deputy PM Ahmad Zahid, amid fears of political meddling

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Attorney general removes Deputy Public Prosecutor Raja Rozela Raja Toran from the case based on her April application for early retirement. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230427/malaysia-drops-lead-prosecutor-corruption-case-deputy-pm-ahmad-zahid-amid-fears-political-meddling?utm_source=rss_feed

Wildfires and Deadly Floods Hit Europe

New York Times The extreme weather across the continent this summer has destroyed huge amounts of land, forced many to evacuate, and in some cases caused deaths. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/flood-wildfires-rain-weather.html

Israel foils Palestinian terror cell directed from Lebanon – Shin Bet

Jerusalem Post The Palestinians were directed by a Palestinian Liberation Front (PLF) activist based in Lebanon who recruits and operated West Bank terror cells. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-754054