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How a U.S. Tech Mogul Used Nonprofits to Sow Chinese Propaganda

New York Times The Times unraveled a financial network that stretches from Chicago to Shanghai and uses American nonprofits to push Chinese talking points worldwide. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/europe/neville-roy-singham-china-propaganda.html

In Japan, a tiny model of Tokyo could help the city’s development

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The aim of the 1:1,000 scale replica is to understand the capital’s long history and how it can adapt for future needs, including more greenery and less congestion. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3230076/japan-tiny-model-tokyo-could-help-citys-development?utm_source=rss_feed

Voices from the Arab press: Restoring overdue credit to Egypt

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753587

Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra delays return to Thailand from self-exile as post-election deadlock persists

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thaksin said he needed a medical check up and would postpone his return, originally planned for August 10, by ‘a couple of weeks’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3230086/ex-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-delays-return-thailand-self-exile-post-election-deadlock-persists?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukraine Invites Talks in Saudi Arabia as an Effort to Weaken Russia

New York Times Some 40 countries that have largely remained on the sidelines of the war were invited to talks this weekend in Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine redoubles international efforts to isolate Moscow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/europe/ukraine-war-saudi-arabia-russia.html

UK, US contingents leave World Scout Jamboree in South Korea amid heatwave nightmare

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Temperatures have hit 34 degrees Celsius in Saemangeum, where hundreds of participants at the event fell ill and were treated for heat-related ailments. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3230078/uk-us-contingents-leave-world-scout-jamboree-south-korea-amid-heatwave-nightmare?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia state polls: how a ‘wave of discontent’ in Selangor could drive referendum on PM Anwar’s unity government

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Results of the Selangor contest could carry weighty consequences for Anwar’s unity government, with Malays making up 60 per cent of voters. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3230032/malaysia-state-polls-how-wave-discontent-selangor-could-drive-referendum-pm-anwars-unity-government?utm_source=rss_feed

Israelis kill another Palestinian teenager 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. Israelis kill yet another Palestinian teenager near the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/04/708343/Israelis-kill-another-Palestinian-teenager-in-occupied-West-Bank

US discusses ‘creative ways’ to help Mongolia export rare earths

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The landlocked nation is dependent on goodwill from neighbours China and Russia to get critical minerals to the world market. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3230069/us-discusses-creative-ways-help-mongolia-export-rare-earths?utm_source=rss_feed

Leny Andrade, ‘First Lady of Brazilian Jazz,’ Dies at 80

New York Times With her soulful, cigarette-tinged contralto and emotive “bossa-jazz” stylings, she mesmerized audiences and critics alike. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/arts/music/leny-andrade-dead.html