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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

Chinese mother jailed 7 years for overstaying in Singapore for son’s education: ‘it’s worth it’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kang Lihong said she had “no choice” as a mother but to overstay in Singapore to support her son’s education. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3230414/chinese-mum-jailed-7-years-overstaying-singapore-sons-education-its-worth-it?utm_source=rss_feed

Hopes for Dialogue Dim in Niger as Junta Clings to Power

New York Times One of Niger’s coup leaders rejected a U.S. diplomat’s request to release the country’s democratically elected president and bring back constitutional order. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/africa/niger-coup-military-talks.html

Swiss Museum Cashier Pockets Over $1 Million in Yearslong Scam

New York Times A ticket seller at an art museum in Switzerland spent more than a decade skimming cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/arts/design/switzerland-museum-cashier-theft.html

British Museum Stabbing: Man Wounded

New York Times The stabbing outside the popular tourist attraction appeared to be an isolated incident, the police said. A suspect has been arrested. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/british-museum-stabbing-uk.html

Second son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn makes surprise return after 27 years away: ‘a dream to be back’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse was estranged from his family after his mother, Sujarinee Vivacharawongse, divorced the then-crown prince in 1996. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230404/second-son-thailands-king-maha-vajiralongkorn-makes-surprise-return-after-27-years-away-dream-be?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines should secure new trade deals to pivot away from China, lawmakers urge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The economic concerns come on top of the South China Sea maritime dispute that Manila and Beijing have long been locked in. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230398/philippines-should-secure-new-trade-deals-pivot-away-china-lawmakers-urge?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan’s exports fall for 11th straight month, as mainland China’s weakened world-factory role hit shipments

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan’s exports fell by 10.4 per cent in July from a year earlier due to weak demand from mainland China and Hong Kong, and also a fall in electronic component shipments, data released on…