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Indonesian K-pop fans accuse Ganjar Pranowo of using them as ‘political tool’ ahead of 2024 election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ganjar had mulled inviting K-pop stars to Jakarta and sought suggestions from fans on social media, prompting some netizens to slam his ‘political agenda’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229779/indonesian-k-pop-fans-accuse-ganjar-pranowo-using-them-political-tool-ahead-2024-election?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Kill the Boer’ Song Fuels Backlash in South Africa and U.S.

New York Times Right-wing commenters claim that an old anti-apartheid chant is a call to anti-white violence, but historians and the left-wing politician who embraces it say it should not be taken literally. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/africa/south-africa-kill-boer-song.html

In India, using a public toilet is a ‘traumatic experience’ for trans people

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India’s Supreme Court ruled in 2014 that trans people should be recognised as the ‘third gender’ but prejudice and social marginalisation persists. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3229774/india-using-public-toilet-traumatic-experience-trans-people?utm_source=rss_feed

A Leader of Niger’s Coup Visits Mali, Raising Fears of Wagner Alliance

New York Times A dozen military officials who took power from the president in Niger last week met with the leaders of Mali, a country where the Kremlin-backed Wagner mercenary group has deployed about 1,500 troops. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/africa/niger-coup-mali-wagner.html

Iranians Blame Power Grid and Gas Shortage for Shutdown Amid Heat

New York Times The government in Tehran cited “unprecedented” heat when it ordered a two-day shutdown to protect health and conserve energy, but many residents were not buying it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/middleeast/iran-heat-shutdown-power-grid.html

Mongolia, US to sign ‘Open Skies’ deal ahead of talks

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that The United States and Mongolia will sign an “Open Skies” civil aviation agreement. The post Mongolia, US to sign ‘Open Skies’ deal ahead of talks appeared first on Reuters News Agency. https://www.reutersagency.com/en/reutersbest/article/mongolia-us-to-sign-open-skies-deal-ahead-of-talks/

Leprosy May Be Endemic in Central Florida, Scientists Report

New York Times Still, there are fewer than 200 cases nationally each year, and the numbers have fallen significantly from the peak decades ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/health/leprosy-florida.html

Justin Trudeau to Separate From Wife, Sophie Grégoire

New York Times The Canadian prime minister and his wife have been married for 18 years and share three children. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/americas/justin-trudeau-separate-wife-sophie-gregoire.html

In letter to Pope, Ayatollah Sistani calls for promotion of respect among followers of religions

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Ayatollah Sistani underlines the significance of concerted efforts to promote respect among followers of various faiths. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/02/708213/Iraq-Shia-cleric-Grand-Ayatollah-Ali-alSistani-peaceful-coexistence-mutual-respect-Pope-Francis

This Ancient Whale May Have Been the Heaviest Animal Ever

New York Times Perucetus drifted through shallow seas like a gigantic manatee, scientists suspect. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/science/whale-fossil-weight.html