Regions – Page 3446 – Prologue Journal

Extreme Heat Grips 3 Continents as Climate Change Warms Earth

New York Times Across North America, Europe and Asia, hundreds of millions of people endured blistering conditions. The U.S. special envoy for climate change called it “a threat to all of humankind.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/world-heat-extreme.html

Arresting Putin in South Africa Would Risk War, President Says

New York Times The assertion, made in a court affidavit, was the clearest indication yet that South Africa was seeking any way possible to avoid arresting the Russian leader on an international warrant at a long-planned BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/putin-arrest-south-africa.html

Patrick Zaki, Student and Rights Advocate, Is Jailed by Egypt

New York Times The case of Patrick Zaki, who had been studying in Italy and was convicted of spreading “fake news,” prompted an outpouring of support in two countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/middleeast/egypt-patrick-zaki-jailed.html

‘50% of cancer patients don’t get treatment in Gaza due to Israeli blockade’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli regime refuses to allow the entry of medical equipment as well as spare parts for devices that are needed to treat thousands of patients in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/18/707308/Palestine-Israel-Ashraf-al-Qidra-Gaza-Sobhi-Skaik–

US rights groups urge Congress to probe Palestinian journalist Abu Akleh’s killing

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. More than 60 human rights organizations in the US have called on Congress to pass a bill that would require the Biden administration to investigate the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh…

Blinken: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, lack envoys due to Senate delays

Jerusalem Post The nominations of these critical ambassadors have been “irresponsibly” blocked “for leverage on other issues,” Blinken told reporters on Monday in Washington. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750530

King Charles III Earned Record Income from Rental Properties

New York Times Rents are rising across Britain, and the nation’s most famous landlord was no exception. He received about $34 million from his real estate portfolio. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/king-charles-rent-increases-income.html

Hamas calls on ICC to probe Israeli crimes against Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called for international judicial intervention to stop Israeli crimes. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/18/707300/Palestine-Israel-ICC-al-Quds-West-Bank–

Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones in ‘biggest’ military contract in Turkey’s history

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Turkey to buy drones from Ankara in the “biggest” military contract in Turkish history. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/18/707297/Saudi-Arabia-military-contract-Turkey-drones-Recep-Tayyip-Erdogan-economy

Protests Meet Bibby Stockholm, U.K. Barge for Asylum Seekers

New York Times Some of those protesting the Bibby Stockholm’s arrival in southern England wanted better treatment for refugees. Others opposed bringing migrants to the area. None wanted the barge. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/asylum-seekers-uk-barge-bibby-stockholm.html