Regions – Page 3314 – Prologue Journal

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

Chinese Zoo: This Is a Real Sun Bear, Not a Costume

New York Times “Some people think I look too human when I stand up,” the Hangzhou Zoo’s statement said, after a video prompted internet conspiracy theories. “I am a Malayan sun bear!” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/asia/chinese-zoo-sun-bear-costume.html

Ousmane Sonko’s Arrest Sets Off New Round of Protests

New York Times Ousmane Sonko, a fiery figure with a loyal youth following, was charged with fomenting insurrection, and his party dissolved. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/africa/senegal-protests-sonko.html

In Israel, no neighborhood is safe from terror – comment

Jerusalem Post REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: In this country, there is no such thing as being able to move somewhere where you don’t have to worry. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-753329

Under Hindu Nationalist Leaders, Sectarian Violence Flares in India

New York Times A gunman who killed Muslim train passengers and a Hindu march that turned riotous underscore how the partisan stances of India’s top Hindu leaders have given license to chaotic elements in the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/asia/india-hindu-muslim-violence.html

Israeli forces kill another Palestinian youth 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. Human rights groups have documented numerous cases of Israeli soldiers gunning down peaceful Palestinian protesters across the occupied territories. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/08/01/708146/Palestine-West-Bank-al-Quds–al-Aqsa-Mosque-Mohammad-Suleiman-Mazara-

Nasrallah: Iran-backed militias will ‘prevent attacks’ on al-Aqsa

Jerusalem Post Tensions around the Temple Mount have rose after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the site. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753305

A Stairway to Nowhere Sells for $32,000 in London

New York Times An entrepreneur saw what others didn’t and now owns the unused set of stairs, which are attached to the back of a suburban building. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/europe/stairwell-auction-25k-pounds.html

US should drop pursuit of ‘American primacy’ in Southeast Asia, report urges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Asia Society report says US should acknowledge it is ‘one of many regional actors’ and reduce its ‘rules-based order’ rhetoric, which many Southeast Asians regard as hypocritical. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3229656/us-should-drop-pursuit-american-primacy-southeast-asia-report-urges?utm_source=rss_feed

UNESCO Recommends Venice for Endangered List

New York Times The United Nations’ culture agency is warning of twin perils to the historic city from mass tourism and climate change. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/world/europe/venice-unesco-world-heritage-danger-list.html