Regions – Page 3259 – Prologue Journal

Japan’s hardening China stance is ‘clearly a concern’. But ‘behind closed doors’, does Asean accept it?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tokyo has once again labelled China its ‘greatest strategic challenge’ – a stance analysts say regional elites have likely accepted ‘behind closed doors’, even as Southeast Asian nations remain reluctant to take sides. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230075/japans-hardening-china-stance-clearly-concern-behind-closed-doors-does-asean-accept-it?utm_source=rss_feed

Monday Briefing: Khan Arrested in Pakistan

New York Times Also, diverted floodwaters provoke anger in China. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/06/briefing/khan-pakistan-china-floods-asia.html

Hawkish Israeli minister hails settlers for killing Palestinian teenager

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The United States, Israel’s key backer, has also called Maatan’s killing a “terror attack” carried out by “Israeli extremist settlers”. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/06/708466/Palestine-Itamar%C2%A0Ben-Gvir%C2%A0-West-Bank-Qusai-Jamal-Maatan-Burqa-Ramallah-Israel

At Least 24 Killed in Minibus Crash in Morocco

New York Times The vehicle overturned at a curve on its way to a weekly town market southeast of Marrakesh, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/06/world/africa/morocco-bus-crash.html

One killed as Turkey launches drone strike against PKK targets in northern Iraq

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Thousands have been killed during the three-decade conflict between Turkey and the autonomy-seeking militant group. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/06/708459/Turkey-PKK-Syria-Iraq-Chamchamal-

Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces have killed three Palestinians in an ambush after firing at their vehicle near the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/06/708461/Israeli-forces-Palestinian-occupied-West-Bank-Jenin-Resistance-Movement-Hamas-

US surgeons in Gaza for medical intervention

Jerusalem Post The five-day mission aimed to operate on 150 patients, train local surgeons, and donate $4 million worth of vital equipment. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753881

Does Australia really want to be at the front line of US aggression against China?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the US steers Australia towards becoming a bridgehead against China, Canberra must rethink its commitment if it genuinely seeks peace, prosperity and regional stability https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3230059/does-australia-really-want-be-front-line-us-aggression-against-china?utm_source=rss_feed

IDF thwarts terror attack by Jenin-based cell

Jerusalem Post A joint statement by Israeli security forces said that the cell leader was taking orders from terror figures in Gaza. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-753878

Horrific accident in Pakistan as passenger train derails, killing at least 30 people, critically injuring dozens of others

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than 80 people were injured – some critically – when carriages of the Hazara Express derailed in Nawabshah, on its way from Karachi to Rawalpindi. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3230157/pakistan-passenger-train-derails-killing-least-30-people-critically-injuring-others?utm_source=rss_feed