Regions – Page 3413 – Prologue Journal

When Ancient Eruptions Pumped Diamonds to Earth’s Surface

New York Times A new study offers clues to the mysteries of kimberlite eruptions, the source of most of the diamonds mined on Earth today. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/science/kimberlite-diamonds-volcano-eruptions.html

Nano SPEAR can protect aircraft from threats at miniscule size

Jerusalem Post Elbit VP tells The Jerusalem Post about a new way to beat short-range rockets https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-752578

War Brought Putin Closer to Africa. Now It’s Pushing Them Apart.

New York Times As President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia prepares to host African leaders at a summit, a collapsed grain deal and the uncertain fate of Wagner mercenaries have cast a shadow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/africa/putin-africa-russia-war.html

Russia’s Online Censorship Has Surged During Ukraine War

New York Times A report from Citizen Lab laid out how much online censorship has increased on one of Russia’s biggest social media sites. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/technology/russia-censorship-ukraine-war.html

Israel’s Supreme Court to Hear Case Against Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul

New York Times The justices will hear petitions in September against a new law that curbs their own authority, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed ahead despite Israel’s political turmoil. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/middleeast/israel-supreme-court-judicial-overhaul-netanyahu.html

Soldiers Attempt Coup in Niger, Its President’s Office Says

New York Times The presidency of the West African country said that members of the presidential guard were trying to rally the military in an “anti-republican move.” The president’s fate was unclear. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/africa/niger-coup-attempt.html

Singapore’s PAP has ‘zero tolerance’ on corruption, but doesn’t police MPs’ private lives: Lawrence Wong

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The No 2 leader of the PAP also said the party had distinct policies regarding criminal wrongdoing – which is unacceptable – and other forms of misconduct. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229027/singapores-pap-has-zero-tolerance-corruption-doesnt-police-mps-private-lives-lawrence-wong?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian Officials Say Ukraine Has Begun A New Attack in the South

New York Times A Russian occupation official in the Zaporizhzhia region said Ukrainian forces newly equipped with Western weapons had begun a significant attack south of the town of Orikhiv. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-orikhiv-attack.html

Australia can be a ‘reasonable’ moderator to ease US-China tensions: ex-foreign minister Julie Bishop

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Julie Bishop, Australia’s former foreign minister, said because her country is ‘well-regarded in foreign circles’, it was capable of being a moderating voice to tensions between the US and China. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3229024/australia-can-be-reasonable-moderator-ease-us-china-tensions-ex-foreign-minister-julie-bishop?utm_source=rss_feed

In Rare Move, Japanese Pop Star Comes Out Publicly as Gay

New York Times “I don’t want people to struggle like me,” said Shinjiro Atae, making an announcement that is extremely unusual in conservative Japan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/asia/japan-gay-j-pop-shinjiro-atae.html