Regions – Page 3437 – Prologue Journal

Israel Is Divided by a Debate Over the Supreme Court’s Reach

New York Times The legal concept of “reasonableness,” which has allowed the Supreme Court to strike down ministerial appointments, among other things, is at the center of a domestic crisis gripping the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/middleeast/israel-supreme-court-netanyahu.html

Lawmakers Challenge Ford and Chinese Battery Partner Over Forced Labor

New York Times Republicans are raising fresh concerns about CATL, the battery maker Ford is working with to bring new technology to the U.S., and its connections to Xinjiang. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/business/economy/ford-china-battery-catl.html

Grain Prices Rise After Russia Terminates Ukraine Export Deal

New York Times Moscow terminated a deal this week that allowing Ukraine to export its food crops, an agreement that had helped to stabilize grain prices and to ease a global food shortage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/world/europe/grain-prices-russia-ukraine-deal.html

Seoul expects Beijing to play ‘constructive’ role on North Korea even as both diverge over sanctions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea is not expecting China to ‘solve the North Korea problem’ despite urging it to play a more constructive role in ensuring stability, observers say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3228483/seoul-expects-beijing-play-constructive-role-north-korea-even-both-diverge-over-sanctions?utm_source=rss_feed

1 dead, 3 injured in Seoul subway station stabbing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The attack took place near Exit 4 of the Sillim Subway Station in the South Korean capital. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3228470/1-dead-3-injured-seoul-subway-station-stabbing?utm_source=rss_feed

“Glory to Hong Kong” Injunction Ruling Will Be Made Next Week

New York Times The government wants to prohibit “Glory to Hong Kong,” saying it defames China’s national anthem, in a case that could force Google to restrict access to the song. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/business/glory-to-hong-kong-injunction.html

C.I.A. Chief Says Wagner Mutiny Revived Questions About Putin’s Rule

New York Times William J. Burns gave the most detailed public account yet by a U.S. official of the damage done to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia by last month’s uprising by the mercenary group. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/europe/cia-russia-putin-wagner.html

British MPs demand answers after Bahrain removed from human rights list

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. British lawmakers are demanding the government to provide clear explanations on the decision to drop Bahrain from a list of human rights priority countries, with rights groups calling the removal a whitewash. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/21/707437/British-MPs-demand-answers-after-Bahrain-removed-from-human-rights-list

Seah Kian Peng to be nominated as Singapore’s new parliament speaker amid political scandals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seah will be nominated at the next sitting of parliament in August following the resignation of his predecessor Tan Chuan-Jin over an extramarital affair. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228445/seah-kian-peng-be-nominated-singapores-new-parliament-speaker-amid-political-scandals?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian market ends ‘brutally cruel’ dog and cat meat slaughter, caving to years of pressure

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Tomohon Extreme Market will be dog and cat meat-free after images of animals being bludgeoned while still alive had sparked outrage. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228440/indonesian-market-ends-brutally-cruel-dog-and-cat-meat-slaughter-caving-years-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed