Regions – Page 3399 – Prologue Journal

FM Mekdad raps Western sanctions for humanitarian crisis in Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Syrian foreign minister says sanctions imposed by Western countries and their support for Takfiri terrorist groups are to be blamed for the humanitarian crisis in the war-ravaged country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/28/707876/Western-sanctions-support-for-terrorists-behind-humanitarian-crisis-in-Syria–Mekdad

Some Israelis Plan to Leave Amid Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul

New York Times Reacting to efforts by the government to take greater control of the judiciary, some people are transferring money overseas and applying for other passports if they are eligible. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/middleeast/israelis-relocate-netanyahu-overhaul.html

Lebanese Depositors Have Resorted to Force to Withdraw Their Savings

New York Times Amid severe limits on withdrawals and a yearslong financial crisis, Lebanese depositors are resorting to force to demand their own money, earning the moniker “the world’s most honorable bank robbers.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/middleeast/lebanese-bank-depositors-robbery.html

Judge Rejects Hong Kong’s Bid to Ban Pro-Democracy Song From Internet

New York Times The authorities sought a court injunction that could have pressured Google and other tech firms to remove “Glory to Hong Kong.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/business/glory-to-hong-kong-injunction.html

Taiwan’s economy returns to growth in second quarter, pulling out of recession after 1.45 per cent GDP growth

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by a preliminary 1.45 per cent in the second quarter, up from a 2.87 per cent fall in the first quarter, data released on Friday showed. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3229260/taiwans-economy-returns-growth-second-quarter-pulling-out-recession-after-145-cent-gdp-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify

New York Times Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/europe-heat-buildings-air-conditioning.html

Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port could be China’s top choice for next naval base: report

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to the US-based AidData research project, the port is the most likely spot for a base given the US$2.19 billion Beijing has already invested there. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3229251/sri-lankas-hambantota-port-could-be-chinas-top-choice-next-naval-base-report?utm_source=rss_feed

O’Connor Was a Lonely Voice for Change — Until Ireland Changed With Her

New York Times Sinead O’Connor shocked her strongly Catholic country when she tore up the pope’s picture. But the Church’s sexual abuse scandals made Ireland more secular, and more understanding of her criticisms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/europe/sinead-oconnor-changed-ireland.html

Typhoon-prone Philippines plans to launch an insurance plan to indemnify damages to infrastructure by natural disasters

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The proposed new insurance plan is intended to protect the Southeast Asian nation from infrastructure losses caused by natural disasters. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3229236/typhoon-prone-philippines-plans-launch-insurance-plan-indemnify-damages-infrastructure-natural?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore home prices fall for 1st time in 3 years as red-hot pace slows

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority showed private property values slid 0.2 per cent from the previous three months, when they rose 3.3 per cent. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229211/singapore-home-prices-fall-1st-time-3-years-red-hot-pace-slows?utm_source=rss_feed