Regions – Page 3278 – Prologue Journal

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

How Thailand can draw closer to China despite US rivalry and geopolitical tensions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. For a start, the Thai military should focus on regional peacekeeping with China, especially in Myanmar, and Thailand must remain a safe haven for investment, particular Chinese. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3229780/how-thailand-can-draw-closer-china-despite-us-rivalry-and-geopolitical-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn Israeli killing of Palestinian teen

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Mahmoud Abu Sa’an was shot in the head at point-blank range at dawn on Friday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/04/708334/Hamas-Islamic-Jihad-Palestinian-teen

Ukraine Hits a Distant Russian Ship, Showing Reach of Naval Drones

New York Times The attack damaged the warship hundreds of miles from Ukrainian-held territory, as Kyiv increasingly tries to bring the war home to Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/europe/ukraine-drone-russian-ship.html

Jess Search, a Force in the Documentary Genre, Dies at 54

New York Times As one of the leaders of Doc Society, she supported countless filmmakers, with an emphasis on underrepresented groups and unconventional stories. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/movies/jess-search-dead.html

Greece Will Limit Acropolis Visits as Europe Fights Tourist Crush

New York Times Greece is trying to curb overcrowding and prevent damage at its most popular archaeological site. Other European destinations are also cracking down. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/europe/greece-acropolis-tourism-europe.html

Bahrainis protest against desecration of Holy Qur’an, Islamic values

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Bahraini people have staged a mass rally to express their strong condemnation of the recurring acts of desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden and Denmark. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/04/708321/Bahrain-mass-rally-condemnation-desecration-Holy-Quran-Sweden-Denmark

‘Too Patriarchal’ Father in India Now Champions Women’s Rights

New York Times A delivery room epiphany transformed a village headman into an unlikely and highly successful campaigner against prenatal sex testing, which often led to aborting female fetuses. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/asia/sunil-jaglan-india-haryana-womens-rights.html

China Proposes ‘Minor Mode’ to Limit Kids’ Smartphone Use

New York Times A proposal from the country’s internet regulator would require app developers and device makers to adopt a “minor mode” to limit screen time and content for young people. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/business/china-smartphone-minor-mode.html