Regions – Page 3440 – Prologue Journal

Iraqi protesters storm Swedish embassy over planned Qur’an desecration

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hundreds of Iraqi protesters have stormed the Swedish embassy in the capital Baghdad and set part of it on fire in protest against the second planned desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/20/707383/Iraqi-protesters-storm-Swedish-embassy-over-planned-Quran-desecration

British By-elections: What to Know

New York Times Three seats in Parliament recently occupied by Conservatives are up for grabs in an election that may show which way the political winds are blowing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/europe/uk-by-elections-johnson-sunak.html

Singapore says foreigners need approval to buy mixed commercial and residential properties, land

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government made changes to the Residential Property Act to ‘safeguard residential land for Singaporeans’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228316/singapore-says-foreigners-need-approval-buy-mixed-commercial-and-residential-properties-land?utm_source=rss_feed

As Turkey’s leader tours the Gulf, the region is showcasing its global influence – analysis

Jerusalem Post While the countries in question may have issues between each other, the overall sense of these visits with the GCC and Turkey, is how united the region is. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-751738

Deputy speaker says Pita’s PM bid over as Thailand braces for more turmoil

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan said election-winning Move Forward’s leader Pita Limjaroenrat will not be included in next week’s third vote for a premier. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228312/deputy-speaker-says-pitas-pm-bid-over-thailand-braces-more-turmoil?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Addiction to Coal Deepens in the Heat

New York Times While pledging to reduce carbon emissions, the country is greatly increasing its use of the fossil fuel to generate electricity. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/business/china-coal-climate-change.html

Japanese diplomat attacked by US woman in anti-Asian hate crime

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yuzo Yoshioka sustained injuries after he was pushed to the ground by the woman while walking alone in downtown Portland last month. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3228302/japanese-diplomat-attacked-us-woman-anti-asian-hate-crime?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukrainian Children With Cancer Fight Their Own War Within a War

New York Times The war with Russia compounds the struggles of pediatric cancer patients and their families, but it has also prompted positive changes in treatment in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/europe/ukraine-children-cancer-war.html

Theme Park’s Selective History Appeals to a New Spanish Nationalism

New York Times Puy du Fou España has drawn visitors with spectacular shows about Spanish history. But part of its success lies in what goes unsaid. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/europe/spain-history-puy-du-fou.html

Archaeologists Find Maya City in an ‘Empty Zone’ of the Yucatán Map

New York Times In a biological preserve in Mexico’s Campeche State, a team of archaeologists has documented pyramids, palaces, a ball court and other remains of an ancient city they call Ocomtún. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/20/world/americas/maya-city-yucatan-archaeology-ocomtun.html