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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

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