Regions – Page 3470 – Prologue Journal

Rikkie Valerie Kollé Is the First Trans Woman to Win Miss Netherlands

New York Times Rikkie Valerie Kollé, 22, will represent the Netherlands at the 72nd annual Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador later this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/world/europe/miss-netherlands-rikkie-valerie-kolle.html

Yoweri Museveni, Ugandan President, and Son Are Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

New York Times Testimonies sent to the International Criminal Court detail accusations of torture and abuse committed against hundreds of victims before and after the elections in 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/world/africa/uganda-president-crimes-against-humanity.html

Japan’s Supreme Court Lifts Restroom Restriction at Work for Trans Woman

New York Times The decision represents some forward momentum in L.G.B.T.Q. rights in Japan, which lags behind other G7 nations in extending them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/world/asia/japan-transgender-supreme-court.html

The fight within the IDF about whether to fight Hezbollah and when – analysis

Jerusalem Post Israel’s fate then may be intertwined with what happens to these less than 10 Hezbollah fighters and their flimsy outpost. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-749652

Will Turkey Become a Member of the EU? Here’s What to Know.

New York Times As part of his U-turn on unblocking Sweden’s bid for NATO membership, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey appears to have received vague promises about changing his country’s strained relationship with the European Union. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/world/europe/turkey-eu-membership.html

Mahmoud Abbas to make rare visit to Jenin

Jerusalem Post Abbas will meet with local residents and officials and receive a briefing about efforts to “rebuild” the city and its refugee camp. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-749649

An English Brewery Overseen by Monks

New York Times At Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, the monks help make Britain’s only Trappist beer, a full-bodied brew that has won fans since its launch five years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/world/europe/england-trappist-beer.html

UK refuses to disclose audit of aid to Palestinian Authority

Jerusalem Post The amount increases the greater the prison sentence, such that Ramallah pays more for wounding or killing more Israelis. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-749644

Australian lawmakers grill TikTok, Meta officials over China links, foreign interference, Covid-19 origins

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Executives were questioned on their companies’ links to China, alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang, and restricting details about Covid-19’s origins on their platforms. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3227347/australian-lawmakers-grill-tiktok-meta-officials-over-china-links-foreign-interference-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed

Hezbollah learned from maritime deal how to threaten Israel – analysis

Jerusalem Post The new story relates to Hezbollah’s demands regarding northern Israel and its claims that there are new disputed in Mount Dov and Ghajar. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-749640