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Hamas asks Hezbollah to help restore peace to Palestinian camp

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement asks Hezbollah to help stop clashes between Palestinian factions in a densely populated refugee camp in Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/03/708242/Hamas-asks-Hezbollah-help-restore-peace-Palestinian-camp

Why Asia must pursue a just energy transition on its path towards a net-zero carbon future

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At the inaugural Energy Asia conference, business leaders and government officials had the opportunity to explore solutions that can balance the needs of countries at different stages of development. https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/charting-pathways-sustainable-asia/article/3229600/just-energy-transition?utm_source=rss_feed

Chocolate-mint drink falls victim to deepening post-election divisions as Thais mix it with politics

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Several cafes have joined a choc-mint boycott after a photo of Pheu Thai and pro-military party figures toasting the concoction during a meeting went viral. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229840/why-some-thais-are-turning-their-back-chocolate-mint-iced-drink?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore executes man for trafficking heroin, its 5th hanging this year

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mohamed Shalleh Adul Latiff became the 16th prisoner sent to the gallows since the city state resumed executions in 2022 after a two-year pause during the pandemic. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229826/singapore-executes-man-trafficking-heroin-its-5th-hanging-year?utm_source=rss_feed

US envoy’s ‘Barbie’ post further angers Japanese offended by ‘Barbenheimer’ meme

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Japan opening of the blockbuster faced more backlash after a voice actor called out the viral meme used in the marketing campaign and diplomat Rahm Emanuel drew flak for promoting the film online.…

Thursday Briefing

New York Times The future of U.S. politics after Donald Trump’s indictment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/briefing/trump-niger-ukraine.html

Ukrainians Shun a Church Seen as a Kremlin Tool

New York Times The village parishioners’ decision to oust their priest reflects a broader push within Ukraine to reduce the influence of an Orthodox church that answers to Moscow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/world/europe/ukraine-orthodox-church.html

Niger Coup: Here’s What to Know

New York Times Amid an unpredictable military coup, neighboring countries have threatened to go to war — some to scuttle the coup, and others to ensure its success. https://www.nytimes.com/article/niger-coup-military-explainer.html

Japan’s rote learning blamed for 15-year-olds failing English tests: ‘not effective’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Over 1 million students failed a series of spoken questions in English, despite the government making changes to try to improve children’s verbal skills. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3229773/japans-rote-learning-blamed-15-year-olds-failing-english-tests-not-effective?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean Ferry Disaster Figure Yoo Hyuk-kee Is Extradited

New York Times Yoo Hyuk-kee’s family company ran the Sewol ferry, whose sinking off the South Korean coast left hundreds dead. Prosecutors have charged Mr. Yoo, a U.S. resident, with embezzlement. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/asia/yoo-hyuk-kee-south-korea-ferry.html