Regions – Page 3416 – Prologue Journal

Photos: Wildfires in Greece, Italy, Tunisia and Algeria

New York Times Deadly blazes are raging across parts of Southern Europe and North Africa, including the Greek islands and Algeria. https://www.nytimes.com/article/wildfires-greece-italy-algeria.html

Indonesia crackdown widens as Cambodia organ trafficking case ensnares law enforcement officials

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The move comes after Indonesia police smashed a human trafficking ring involving law enforcement officials who sent people to Cambodia to sell their kidneys. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3228999/indonesia-crackdown-widens-cambodia-organ-trafficking-case-ensnares-law-enforcement-officials?utm_source=rss_feed

Rise of Far Right Leaves Germany’s Conservatives at a Crossroads

New York Times The surge of the Alternative for Germany party has shaken the country’s political establishment. But for mainstream conservatives, it has also prompted an acute identity crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/germany-afd-cdu-far-right.html

Malaysia, Philippines leaders discuss Myanmar-Asean engagement despite human rights concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia – a vocal critic of the junta – and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have previously rejected any possibility of dialogue because of human rights issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3229005/malaysia-philippines-leaders-discuss-myanmar-engagement-despite-human-rights-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

Palestinian fighters manufacturing own weapons in Gaza, West Bank: Top Islamic Jihad official

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A top Islamic Jihad official says the military capabilities of the resistance front in the besieged Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank have dramatically improved. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/26/707758/Palestinian-fighters-manufacturing-own-weapons-Gaza-West-Bank-Top-Islamic-Jihad-official

Some Russian Internet Trolls Turn Against Prigozhin After Wagner Uprising

New York Times The Kremlin, which has moved quickly to take down parts of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s empire, may seek to use his troll farms to its advantage, analysts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/europe/prigozhin-wagner-russia-social-media.html

India’s Modi faces no-confidence vote over deadly clashes where women were paraded naked through the streets

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The opposition wants to trigger a debate about the violence in Manipur state, in which at least 130 people have been killed and 60,000 displaced since May. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3228993/indias-modi-faces-no-confidence-vote-over-violent-clashes-where-women-were-paraded-naked-through?utm_source=rss_feed

70 Years Along the Zone Where the Korean War Never Ended

New York Times The Korean War Armistice was signed seventy years ago, separating the two Koreas and putting an end to the fighting, but not the war itself. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/world/asia/korea-dmz-north-south-border.html

Britpop’s Back. But What Happened to Cool Britannia?

New York Times Some of the biggest ’90s bands are playing major gigs across Britain again, and headlining festivals abroad. Yet Britpop’s swaggering sense of national self-belief feels like a distant memory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/arts/music/britpop-blur-pulp.html

In Milan, Giving Aperitivo a New Twist

New York Times The nightly cocktail ritual is central to the Italian city’s culture. Here’s where to find both the classic bitters-based drinks and new spins on them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/travel/in-milan-giving-the-aperitivo-a-new-twist.html