Regions – Page 3447 – Prologue Journal

As Heat Waves Descend on Europe, So Do Tourists

New York Times Soaring temperatures have gripped the continent during one of its most popular travel seasons. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/europe-heat-wave-tourists-travel.html

Singapore’s political sagas prompt memes but won’t hurt stability: ‘dark clouds will pass’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Aside from memes, social media discussions and commentaries in the national media delved into the implications of the political dramas for the country. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3228143/singapores-political-sagas-prompt-memes-wont-hurt-stability-dark-clouds-will-pass?utm_source=rss_feed

Wildfires Force Residents to Flee Greek Seaside Villages

New York Times Thousands of acres have burned, leaving residents and firefighters scrambling. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/greece-fires-residents.html

Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan’s visit

Jerusalem Post Erdogan arrived in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah on Monday for the first stop of a Gulf tour. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750498

Moscow Warns Ukraine Against Shipping Grain Across the Black Sea Without Its Consent

New York Times The Kremlin’s comments came after Ukraine’s leader called for the shipments to continue despite Russia’s withdrawal from a landmark grain deal. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/moscow-ukraine-grain-black-sea.html

The Syrian role in Hezbollah’s 2006 war now casts a shadow on Israel – analysis

Jerusalem Post Back in 2006, it’s important to recall that the region was different. Hezbollah’s arsenal was much smaller back then and the range of its missiles was much less. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750495

North Korea Detains U.S. Citizen After Unauthorized Border Crossing

New York Times The man is the first known American to be held in North Korean custody since Bruce Byron Lowrance was detained for a month after illegally entering the country from China in 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/asia/north-korea-detained-american.html

U.S. Nuclear-Capable Sub Visits South Korea for First Time in Decades

New York Times The submarine made a port call as part of Washington’s effort to show its commitment to defending its East Asian ally. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/asia/south-korea-us-nuclear-submarine.html

Philippines will face international court probe for war on drugs killings, despite block attempt

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ICC rejected an attempt by the Philippines to block an investigation into thousands of deaths during ex-President Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ campaign, saying it was ‘not satisfied that the Philippines is undertaking relevant…

YouTube suspends over a dozen channels affiliated with Yemen’s Ansarullah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. YouTube suspended over a dozen channels affiliated with Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement without giving any prior notice. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/18/707277/YouTube-suspends-over-dozen-channels-affiliated-to-Yemen%E2%80%99s-Ansarullah-resistance-movement