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‘We Are a Romantic Country’: On the Set of a Steamy Hit in Italy

New York Times Italy falls for “Mare Fuori,” a television melodrama about the inmates of a juvenile detention center who pass the time making out — when not scowling at or occasionally stabbing one another. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/30/world/europe/italy-television-mare-fuori.html

Young Indonesians secure Singapore citizenship as many lament ‘skills mismatch’ back home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A growing number of young Indonesians are renouncing their citizenship to become Singaporean, alarming officials in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3229314/young-indonesians-secure-singapore-citizenship-many-lament-skills-mismatch-back-home?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines forecasts heavy rains as Khanun turns into typhoon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The weather bureau has warned of heavy rains, floods and landslides in mountainous areas of the country, with tropical storm Khanun expected to intensify within days. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229390/philippines-forecasts-heavy-rains-khanun-turns-typhoon?utm_source=rss_feed

Extinct birds on the ballot for New Zealand’s avian beauty contest

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Voters can plump for extinct birds such as huia and laughing owl, with organisers hoping their inclusion will prompt conversation about endangered birds. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3229388/extinct-birds-ballot-new-zealands-avian-beauty-contest?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Says Ukrainian Drones Struck Moscow Buildings

New York Times The strike was the third in the past week in Moscow, a sign of how no city in Russia or Ukraine appears to be safe from the war. Russia blamed Ukraine, which has yet to comment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/30/world/europe/moscow-attacks-done.html

Indonesia influencer Denise Chariesta’s pregnancy plea highlights deep stigma unwed mothers face

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Denise Chariesta’s online posts asking for cash have led to a heated debate about babies born outside wedlock, in a nation where unmarried mums are stigmatised and millions of births go unregistered for fear…

A Climate Warning from the Cradle of Civilization

New York Times How extreme temperatures and dwindling water are pushing the Fertile Crescent toward the brink. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/middleeast/iraq-water-crisis-desertification.html

Can Malaysia’s Umno win back Malay voters for PM Anwar’s unity government in August state polls?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Umno has been tasked with challenging the near-ironclad grip of the Islamist PAS in the key states of Kelantan and Terengganu in next month’s state polls. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229311/can-malaysias-umno-win-back-malay-voters-pm-anwars-unity-government-august-state-polls?utm_source=rss_feed

Now in their 30th week, thousands-strong protests rage on against Israeli cabinet’s policies

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Thousands of protesters demonstrate against Israeli far-right cabinet’s hugely unpopular judicial overhaul plan for the 30th week in a row. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/29/707981/Israel-thousands-protest-judicial-overhaul-plan-Netanyahu-Tel-Aviv-Haifa-Eilat

Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry

New York Times The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/americas/colombia-gustavo-petro-son-arrested.html