Regions – Page 3250 – Prologue Journal

Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War

New York Times The Black Sea, a largely overlooked part of the war in Ukraine, is suddenly a cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions. The region is deeply important to both Moscow and the West. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/black-sea-russia-ukraine.html

UAE, a US Ally, Looks to China and Russia for Deeper Ties

New York Times The United Arab Emirates, which has translated its wealth into outsize global influence, is diverging from U.S. foreign policy — particularly when it comes to isolating Russia and limiting ties with China. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/middleeast/uae-russia-china-us.html

In County Donegal, Ireland, a Tiny Inn Offers a Hyper-Local Travel Experience

New York Times Breac House is among the many establishments in County Donegal whose owners rely on regional talent and resources, resulting in a local, yet contemporary, take on accommodation, food and design. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/travel/donegal-county-ireland.html

Ten Syrian soldiers killed in clashes with ISIS – war monitor

Jerusalem Post The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said IS militants attacked Syrian army checkpoints around the village of Maadan. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/isis-threat/article-754040

Russia, Qatar aim to ditch dollar in bilateral trade: Envoy

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Russian ambassador to Qatar says the two countries are seeking to use national currencies in their bilateral trade. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/08/708553/Russia-Qatar-national-currencies-dollar

Ireland Says Goodbye to Sinéad O’Connor

New York Times In the coastal town of Bray, south of Dublin, the site of Ms. O’Connor’s last Irish home, mourners prepared to pay their last respects to the singer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/sinead-oconnor-funeral-ireland.html

Disgruntled Singapore man fined US$3,000 for padlocking ex-workmates inside old office after being fired

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vict Lim Siong Hock, 52, was fined nearly US$3,000 for wrongfully confining nine people inside his former workplace after being sacked. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230358/disgruntled-singapore-man-fined-us3000-padlocking-ex-workmates-inside-old-office-after-being-fired?utm_source=rss_feed

Under Hydrothermal Vents, Animal Life Is Discovered for First Time

New York Times For the first time, scientists observed tubeworms and other complex ocean creatures dwelling beneath hydrothermal vents. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/science/hydrothermal-vent-animals.html

Another Israeli trooper awaiting disability recognition commits suicide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Another senior Israeli trooper takes his own life, a day after a soldier set himself on fire when his disability request was rejected. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/08/708551/Another-veteran-Israeli-trooper-takes-own-life-by-setting-himself-on-fire

Why is a rusty old Philippine warship involved in the South China Sea dispute?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The BRP Sierra Madre started life as a WWII-era US tank-landing ship and saw action in Vietnam before the Philippine military deliberately grounded it in the Spratly Islands in an effort to check China’s…