Regions – Page 3405 – Prologue Journal

Singapore’s K. Shanmugam, Vivian Balakrishnan demand apology from Lee Hsien Yang for ‘defaming’ them over rental saga

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. PM Lee’s brother, currently in self-exile overseas, had made comments on Facebook about a saga surrounding the rental of colonia-era bungalows by the ministers. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229141/singapores-k-shanmugam-vivian-balakrishnan-demand-apology-lee-hsien-yang-defaming-them-over-rental?utm_source=rss_feed

How Russia’s State Media Describes Life In Occupied Crimea

New York Times Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Russian government officials and state television have hammered home the message that everything is fine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/europe/russia-media-crimea-ukraine.html

‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Review: A Pop Star Turns Politician

New York Times Uganda has been under authoritarian rule for decades. Wine has doggedly challenged its leader, and this documentary shows the price he’s paid. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/movies/bobi-wine-the-peoples-president-review.html

Putin Promises Free Grain at Africa Summit, Aiming to Help Russia’s Image

New York Times At a summit for African countries, the Russian president insisted that Western hypocrisy rather than his invasion of Ukraine was to blame for disruptions in the global food supply. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/europe/putin-russia-africa-summit.html

After Ousting Qin Gang, China Erases Him and Evades Questions

New York Times China blasted “malicious hype” around the abrupt removal of Qin Gang. The Foreign Ministry’s fumbling response pointed to its diminished influence under Xi Jinping. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/asia/china-qin-gang-foreign-ministry.html

Niger’s Detained President Vows to Save Democracy From Coup

New York Times A group of soldiers claimed to have seized power in Niger. But President Mohamed Bazoum and his allies insist the coup could still be reversed. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/africa/niger-coup.html

At least 19 dead after boat capsizes near Philippine capital hit by typhoon Doksuri

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It was not immediately clear how many people were on board, but 40 have been rescued, disaster agency chief said. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229133/least-19-dead-after-boat-capsizes-near-philippine-capital-hit-typhoon-doksuri?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia 1MDB scandal: ex-central bank governor appears as crucial witness in Najib’s trial

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Highly anticipated witness Zeti Akhtar Aziz appeared in court for the prosecution in ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s corruption trial. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229130/malaysia-1mdb-scandal-ex-central-bank-governor-appears-crucial-witness-najibs-trial?utm_source=rss_feed

Palestinian resistance fires rocket toward Israeli settlement near Jenin

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A battalion affiliated with Hamas says it has fired a rocket toward an Israeli settlement near Jenin. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/27/707824/Hamas-rocket-Israeli-settlement-Jenin

North Korea Vows Support for Moscow in Visit by Russian Delegation

New York Times Pyongyang vowed increased military cooperation against the United States, a common enemy, during a visit by Russia’s defense minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/world/asia/north-korea-russia-visit.html