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India Reels From Shortage of Tomatoes, a Culinary Staple

New York Times “We have stopped eating tomatoes in salad,” one shopper said, “and we are not making any tomato-based vegetable dishes.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/asia/india-tomatoes-shortages-climate-change.html

Israel’s Judicial Plan Crisis Grows as Air Reservists Threaten to Stop Serving

New York Times In a move that experts say could significantly hurt Israel’s military readiness, pilots and other personnel issued a warning after Benjamin Netanyahu pressed ahead with a plan to limit judicial power. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/middleeast/israel-judicial-plan-reservists-netanyahu.html

Russia Detains Igor Girkin, a Critic of Putin’s War Effort in Ukraine: What to Know

New York Times The arrest was a sign that Russia was clamping down further on dissent, even among prominent nationalists, after last month’s brief mutiny by Wagner mercenaries. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/europe/igor-girkin-strelkov-detained-russia-war.html

Chinese ship shadows ‘biggest ever’ Australia-US joint military exercise, defence official says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Chinese ship is currently off the east coast of Australia and is expected to shadow the drills involving 30,000 troops and participants from 11 other countries, according to an Australian defence official. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3228535/chinese-ship-shadows-biggest-ever-australia-us-joint-military-exercise-defence-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli settler seriously hurt in stabbing attack at West Bank settlement

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An Israeli settler has sustained serious injuries following an alleged stabbing attack at the illegal Gilo settlement in the Israeli-occupied East al-Quds. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/21/707447/Israeli-settler-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-attack-at-illegal-West-Bank-settlement

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