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Japan boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa’s abuse victims deserve apologies and compensation, says UN

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. UN’s Working Group on Business and Human Rights, in Japan gathering information on rights violations, say there could be hundreds of victims relating to the boy band producer. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3230061/japan-boy-band-producer-johnny-kitagawas-abuse-victims-deserve-apologies-and-compensation-says-un?utm_source=rss_feed

Germany allocates €28 million to UNRWA

Jerusalem Post One of the agreements, which alone allocates 12 million Euros to UNRWA, is earmarked for the continuation of a program that aims to digitalize elements of UNRWA’s Health and Education services. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753719

Young Catholics Come Together, if Not Their Views

New York Times As young Catholics gathered from around the world in Portugal, their desires for the future of the church were as varied as the countries they came from. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/europe/young-catholics-pope-francis-portugal.html

Supreme Court in India Gives Rahul Gandhi a Path Back to Parliament

New York Times India’s main opposition leader was kicked out of the legislature after a defamation case his allies called politically motivated. He can also now run in next year’s elections. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/asia/india-rahul-gandhi-defamation.html

What to Know About Novorossiysk, the Russian Port Attacked by Ukraine

New York Times The seaport is one of Russia’s largest by volume and among the biggest in Europe, key to the export of Russian grain, oil, and other products to countries around the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/europe/novorossiysk-attack-russia-black-sea.html

Last fugitive linked to ferry disaster that killed over 300 is extradited to South Korea from the US

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yoo Hyuk-kee faces charges related to the company that operated the Sewol ferry that capsized in 2014, killing 304 people including 250 children. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3230050/last-fugitive-linked-ferry-disaster-killed-over-300-extradited-south-korea-us?utm_source=rss_feed

Balata refugee camp turning to another ‘stronghold’ for resistance in West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Balata refugee camp, located near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, is reportedly turning into another stronghold for Palestinian resistance fighters just as the Jenin refugee camp, causing serious concern for the…

South Korea scrambles to protect 40,000 scouts from brutal heatwave: ‘this is real chaos’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Yoon Suk-yeol has tasked officials to urgently provide air-conditioned buses, and improve meals and facilities at the World Scout Jamboree. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3230038/south-korea-scrambles-protect-40000-scouts-brutal-heatwave-real-chaos?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after checks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 98-year-old, who served twice as prime minister for a total of 24 years – including a period in his 90s – has suffered from several heart problems and has had at least two…

Andrew Tate Is Released From House Arrest in Romania

New York Times The online influencer and his brother, Tristan Tate, must remain in the country while they await trial on charges of human trafficking, a court in Bucharest ruled. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/world/europe/andrew-tate-romania-house-arrest.html