Regions – Page 3450 – Prologue Journal

Asia’s ‘thriving tiger’ economies have a chance to be trailblazers in a world disrupted by geopolitics and tech

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan have managed to hold their own against developed economies in other regions for decades. However, amid geopolitical fragmentation, game-changing technological advancements and social divisions, they need to…

Rich source: 700 per cent jump in tomato prices making Indian farmers wealthy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The hike, caused by heavy rains disrupting supplies, has hit consumers, with many forgoing the essential element in Indian meals. But growers are elated. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3228103/rich-source-700-cent-jump-tomato-prices-creates-wealth-indian-farmers?utm_source=rss_feed

As China Bakes in Record Heat, John Kerry Presses Beijing on Climate Change

New York Times The extreme heat wave choking China has become a talking point for John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, in his meetings with officials in Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/asia/china-heat-kerry.html

Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul

New York Times Thousands of Israelis blocked roads and demonstrated over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to limit the power of the judiciary. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/middleeast/israel-protests-judicial-overhaul.html

Israel and Morocco state comptrollers agree to cooperate

Jerusalem Post During the 2023 visit, Engelman invited his Moroccan counterpart for a reciprocal visit to Israel. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750476

Spanish Vote Threatens Efforts to Recover Franco’s Victims

New York Times Spain’s left-wing government has tried to accelerate exhumations of mass graves left from the dictatorship. If it wins Sunday’s election, the right may end that. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/world/europe/spain-franco-victims-recover.html

Turkey’s Erdogan in historic three-country Gulf trip – analysis

Jerusalem Post Ankara’s diplomatic offensive is part of a wider diplomatic era in the region in which the Syrian regime is returning to the Arab League and Iran is doing more outreach. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750472

F-35s, F-16s, more ships: The US keeps bolstering Middle East military – analysis

Jerusalem Post There is no shortage of US Air Force assets and other weapons within the CENTCOM area. However, the decision to keep releasing details on these deployments is clear messaging to Iran and Russia. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-750471

Philippines’ Marcos Jnr promises ‘utmost prudence’ as he signs bill creating first-ever sovereign wealth fund

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund has been touted as a way to accelerate growth, after earlier sparking transparency concerns over how it would be managed and financed. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3228080/philippines-marcos-jnr-promises-utmost-prudence-he-signs-bill-creating-first-ever-sovereign-wealth?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel recognizes Moroccan rule over disputed Western Sahara

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel announced in a letter to Morocco that it recognizes its sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/18/707266/Israel-recognizes-Morocco%E2%80%99s-sovereignty-over-disputed-Western-Sahara