Regions – Page 3436 – Prologue Journal

Singaporeans weigh morality in politics as adultery and corruption sagas ‘blow up’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ordinary Singaporeans have been left in a daze by the week’s political whiplash. But can a romantic affair really be equated with a high-profile corruption probe? https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3228523/singaporeans-weigh-morality-politics-adultery-and-corruption-sagas-blow?utm_source=rss_feed

4 held over India naked women video, may face death penalty

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The suspects were identified from a video clip of the incident in May that went viral on social media this week, which showed women walking naked along a street, being jeered at and harassed…

Why Is Switzerland — of All Places — Importing So Much Cheese?

New York Times The cheese-proud country has recently imported more of the stuff than it exports, a worry for farmers and traditionalists. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/business/swiss-cheese-import-export.html

Cambodia: Hun Sen’s son, West Point graduate, set to take reins of power – but will he bring change?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The autocratic PM says he’s ready to hand the premiership to his oldest son, Hun Manet, whose warm smile and soft tone – in stark contrast to his father’s stern look – and academic…

Around the Globe, Searing Heat With No Sign of Relief

New York Times In Asia, Europe and the United States, records are shattering, and forecasters say there’s no respite in sight. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/asia/record-heat-wave-flooding-climate-change.html

Ex-Shin Bet chief warns Israel ‘on the brink of civil war’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The former head of Israel’s so-called internal security service, Shin Bet, has warned that the occupied territories is on the brink of “civil war” as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s extremist cabinet presses ahead…

Mariupol State University has graduated its newest class after fleeing its devastated home city.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/europe/mariupol-state-university-has-graduated-its-newest-class-after-fleeing-its-devastated-home-city.html

Spain’s Election Puts Focus on Leading Parties’ Allies

New York Times Before voting Sunday, a focus on the leading parties’ allies has dominated the campaign — and obscured debate about more fundamental issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/europe/spain-election-partners.html

Mariupol State University Holds Graduation at Its Campus in Exile

New York Times Mariupol State University, an oasis amid the war, has graduated its newest class, more than a year after fleeing its devastated home city. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/europe/mariupol-university-ukraine.html

Chinguamiga Was Born in Korea, but Shines in Mexico

New York Times Fleeing the strictures of modern life in a hypercompetitive South Korea, a young woman found a calmer way of life in Mexico — and millions of social media followers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/americas/sujin-kim-chinguamiga-mexico-korea.html