Regions – Page 3313 – Prologue Journal

Edward Sexton, Bespoke Tailor of Rock ’n’ Roll, Dies at 80

New York Times With his partner, Tommy Nutter, he outfitted London celebrities at the tail end of the Swinging Sixties — and beyond — in suits with swagger. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/fashion/mens-style/edward-sexton-dead.html

Iran Orders Two-Day Shutdown Because of ‘Unprecedented’ Heat

New York Times The government announced a two-day public holiday, ordering all government agencies, banks and schools to close amid soaring temperatures that threatened public health and strained the power grid. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/middleeast/iran-heat-shutdown.html

Staff member at Sweden consulate seriously wounded in Turkey shooting

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Turkish staff member at the Swedish consulate in Izmir is seriously wounded in a shooting incident. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/01/708161/Turkey-Izmir-Swedish-consulate-shooting-Quran-burning

Drones Strike Moscow Building Twice in 48 Hours

New York Times The same building housing Russian government offices was hit twice with the same 48-hour period. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/europe/moscow-drone-attack-ukraine.html

North Korea responds to UN Command on US soldier Travis King, who ran across border

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Pentagon says North Korea acknowledged a request for information about Travis King, who has been taken into custody, but did not offer details. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3229662/north-korea-responds-un-command-us-soldier-travis-king-who-ran-across-border?utm_source=rss_feed

China asks some banks to reduce or delay dollar buying to ease pressure on yuan

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that China’s currency regulators have asked commercial banks to delay or reduce their dollar purchases as authorities try to contain yuan weakness. The scoop is the latest report on central bank measures in currency markets and prompted an immediate response from authorities, with China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) issuing a…

Global crises and internal strife mean Asean must shift focus to long term

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A web of global crises has challenged the very foundations of the global economic order, forcing Asean and its member states to change strategy. By looking long-term and strengthening regional integration, Asean can strike…

Desecrator of Qur’an in Sweden a ‘Mossad spy’ who insulted two billion Muslims: Nasrallah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Hezbollah leader says the desecrator of the Holy Qur’an is a member of the Israeli spy agency Mossad. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/01/708153/Lebanese-Hezbollah-resistance-movement-Sayyed-Hassan-Nasrallah-Holy-Quran-Israeli-spy-agency-Mossad-Salwan-Momika-

Clashes continue for a third day in Ain al-Hilweh as ceasefire efforts fail

Jerusalem Post The fighting has leaked out of the camp with shells falling on locations in Sidon. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753333

Ukraine’s Grain Lifeline in Danube Ports Comes Under Russia Threat

New York Times Since the collapse of the Black Sea grain deal two weeks ago, small ports on the Danube River are the only shipping outlet for millions of tons of grain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/europe/ukraine-grain-danube-ports-russia.html