Regions – Page 3391 – Prologue Journal

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

Nine dead, more than 100 injured in Thai fireworks warehouse explosion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The blast in the town of Sungai Kolok in the southern province of Narathiwat, on the frontier with Malaysia, is thought to have been caused by welding during construction work on the building. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229381/nine-dead-more-100-injured-thai-fireworks-warehouse-explosion?utm_source=rss_feed

Millions flock to Karbala to commemorate Ashura Day

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Millions of pilgrims from across the world descend on Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/29/707969/Iraq-Karbala-Ashura-Imam-Hussein-martyrdom-

US dispatches military reinforcements to bases in Syria’s Hasakah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A large US convoy of military vehicles, loaded with logistic reinforcement, arrived in Hasakah from Iraq. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/29/707962/US-sends-truckloads-of-military,-logistic-reinforcements-to-Syria%E2%80%99s-Hasakah

Hezbollah uses Ashura religious events to show off ‘modern weapons’ – analysis

Jerusalem Post Terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel, European countries and puts out homophobic statements as his militia terrorizes Lebanon. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-753000

UN: Israel razed 54 Palestinian structures, displaced 66 people in July

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A new report said the number of Palestinian homes demolished by Israel in East al-Quds stands at 54. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/29/707954/Israel-demolish-Palestinian-structures

Nasrallah: Middle East will not rest until ‘cancerous’ Israel is removed

Jerusalem Post Hezbollah leader to Netanyahu: Beware of any foolishness • Hezbollah warns against Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit on Tisha Be’Av https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-752983

Voices from the Arab press: Will sanctions help Lebanon lift itself up from chaos?

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-752736