Regions – Page 3397 – Prologue Journal

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

PA’s Mahmoud Abbas to chair Palestinian ‘unity’ conference in Cairo

Jerusalem Post Abbas is also hoping to persuade Hamas to join a new Palestinian unity government that would end the split between the West Bank and Gaza Strip. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-752980

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Grain Terminal, Kyiv Says

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to build up defenses around his country’s southern coast, but Kyiv must make tough decisions about where to put its resources. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/29/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-grain.html