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14 Injured in Stabbing and Car Rampage Near Seoul

New York Times Less than a month after another mass stabbing, 13 victims were sent to the hospital in a similar incident that also included five people being hit by a car. The episode is being treated as a “terrorist act.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/asia/south-korea-seoul-stabbing.html

Saudi Arabia to Extend Oil Production Cut by a Month

New York Times The kingdom said its move to reduce oil production by one million barrels a day would continue through September. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/business/energy-environment/saudi-arabia-oil-production-cut.html

Former Israeli soldier sets self on fire, commits suicide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Kalaf, 33, committed suicide after the ministry of military affairs rejected his request for disability status. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/03/708259/Israeli-soldier-suicide

‘Terrifying’: South Korean police arrests suspect over ‘stabbing rampage’ that hurt 13

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The incident comes just days after another rare stabbing attack in Seoul in which one person was killed and three others wounded. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3229903/13-hurt-terrifying-south-korean-stabbing-rampage-police?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas warns of Israeli settlers’ plan to build temple at al-Aqsa Mosque

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Hamas spokesman warns of a plan by Israeli settler groups to demolish al-Aqsa Mosque and build a Jewish temple instead. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/03/708253/Palestine-Israel-plan-build-temple-al-Aqsa-mosque-Hamas-spokesman-warn

Hundreds Fall Ill From Heat at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea

New York Times As the country endures its hottest summer in years, at least 125 people were hospitalized and many others were treated for symptoms during baking conditions at the World Scout Jamboree. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/asia/south-korea-heat-scout-jamboree.html

Australia Will Return Looted Sculptures to Cambodia

New York Times A centuries-old Buddhist sculpture was taken from a rural area in Cambodia nearly 30 years ago. It was later sold with two other statues to the National Gallery of Australia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/asia/australia-cambodia-looted-sculptures.html

Will Malaysia’s 90-day visa prompt Hongkongers to seek ‘much cheaper’ medical treatment?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The visa changes come after Malaysia in April tweaked its MM2H golden visa scheme to attract Asian investors. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3229858/will-malaysias-90-day-visa-prompt-hongkongers-seek-much-cheaper-medical-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan sushi chain, Sushiro, drops US$470,000 suit against teen who licked soy sauce bottle, plate, cup

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sushiro seeking damages, claiming it suffered a sharp fall in customers after a video of the teen licking a soy sauce bottle at one of its outlets was uploaded on social media and shared…

The Art of Telling Forbidden Stories in China

New York Times Many writers are looking for ways to capture the everyday realities that the government keeps hidden — sometimes at their own peril. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/magazine/chinese-literature-censorship.html