Regions – Page 3400 – Prologue Journal

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

Japan 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

Australia ‘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

LGBTQ 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

Qin 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

Your Friday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump faces major new charges. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/briefing/trump-counteroffensive-heat.html