Regions – Page 3394 – Prologue Journal

In Odesa, Attacks Stoke Hatred of Russia

New York Times President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia views Odesa as a culturally important part of his nation. But many in the Ukrainian city reject the connection and view the country that has been attacking it with loathing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/europe/odesa-ukraine-war.html

Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares

New York Times Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/europe/italy-greece-wildfires-heat.html

Coups in Africa Run Coast to Coast After Niger Turmoil

New York Times This past week’s military takeover in Niger completed a domino chain of countries ruled by leaders who seized power by force, fueling instability and presenting a conundrum for the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/africa/africa-coups-niger.html

Wildfires Are Displacing Canada’s Indigenous Communities

New York Times The country’s record-breaking fire season has led tens of thousands of Indigenous people to flee their homes and ravaged forests they rely on for sustenance. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/canada/canada-wildfires-indigenous-communities.html

‘Evacuated for the Fifth Time’: Worst Wildfires in Canadian History Persist

New York Times Wildfires in Canada have forced the displacement of thousands of residents. In Northern Quebec, evacuees from the Cree Nation recently returned home after the smoke cleared, only to evacuate yet again after the fires reignited days later. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000009009495/evacuated-for-the-fifth-time-worst-wildfires-in-canadian-history-persist.html

Why does the Palestinian Authority matter to Israel?

Jerusalem Post According to Israeli officials, the decision to help the PA is aimed at countering the influence in the West Bank of Iran, which backs both Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-752530

Tsurkov kidnapping shows who really runs Iraq

Jerusalem Post BEHIND THE LINES: Kataib Hezbollah, in addition to being a coalition partner in Iraq, is a component in a structure seeking the absorption of the Iraqi state by the Islamic Republic of Iran. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-752806

Singapore urges India to exempt it from export ban on non-basmati rice

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Singapore Food Agency said it was in close contact with New Delhi to seek exemption from the embargo. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229348/singapore-urges-india-exempt-it-export-ban-non-basmati-rice?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s Thaksin plans a return amid rumours of a ‘super-deal’ placing Move Forward in opposition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ahead of ex-PM Thaksin’s return to Thailand on August 10, his family’s Pheu Thai party will have to break from the more radical Move Forward Party, while sustaining as little lasting damage as possible…

Australia-US military exercise halted after helicopter crash leaves 4 crew missing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The MRH-90 Taipan, taking part in the Talisman Sabre exercise, went down in subtropical waters near Queensland. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3229338/australia-us-military-exercise-halted-after-helicopter-crash-leaves-4-crew-missing?utm_source=rss_feed