Category: Regions
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
Read MoreSri 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
Read MoreO’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
Read MoreTyphoon-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
Read MoreSingapore 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
Read MoreJapan Defense White Paper Affirms Stronger Military Strategy
New York Times In a defense white paper, Tokyo presents its case for engagement with allies to respond to threats posed by China and by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/world/asia/japan-military-white-paper.html
Read MoreAustralia ‘confident’ on getting Aukus submarines as US attacks China’s ‘bullying behaviour’ in Pacific
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese maintained the deal to buy vessels was on track despite Republican lawmakers saying it would ‘weaken’ the US fleet. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3229207/australia-confident-getting-aukus-submarines-us-attacks-chinas-bullying-behaviour-pacific?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLGBTQ Japanese inspired by pop star Shinjiro Atae’s coming out story: ‘very brave, admirable’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae is being hailed for his bravery to come out as gay during a fan event in a country where the government doesn’t legally recognise same-sex unions. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3229186/lgbtq-japanese-inspired-pop-star-shinjiro-ataes-coming-out-story-very-brave-admirable?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreQin Gang’s exit as China’s foreign minister, The 1975’s onstage kiss, Singapore’s scandals: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Qin Gang’s highly unusual exit as China’s foreign minister to Singapore’s spate of scandals, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3229089/qin-gangs-exit-chinas-foreign-minister-1975s-onstage-kiss-singapores-scandals-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreYour Friday Briefing
New York Times Donald Trump faces major new charges. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/briefing/trump-counteroffensive-heat.html
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