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Malaysian minister breaks silence after being accused of barging into airport to ‘free’ Chinese woman

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing said he went to Kuala Lumpur airport to help the visitor after she was denied entry by officers despite having proper documents. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3226223/malaysian-minister-breaks-silence-after-being-accused-barging-airport-free-chinese-woman?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Escape To Aswan’: A scathing critique of Egyptian politics – review

Jerusalem Post The novel explores dark forces perpetuating authoritarian rule and Islamic fundamentalism. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-748286

South Korea’s war on ‘killer’ exams leaves students in distress: ‘like I was struck by lightning’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials are cracking down on after-school study centres and targeting ‘killer questions’ as part of education reforms ordered by President Yoon Suk-yeol. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3226160/south-koreas-war-killer-exams-leaves-students-distress-i-was-struck-lightning?utm_source=rss_feed

Why is Malaysia’s ringgit in a slump and will it affect PM Anwar’s coalition in this year’s state polls?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Greater exposure to China’s economy and easing commodity prices are among the factors likely to have contributed to the ringgit’s decline compared to its Asean peers, observers say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/explained/article/3226109/why-malaysias-ringgit-slump-and-will-it-affect-pm-anwars-coalition-years-state-polls?utm_source=rss_feed

25 dead after India bus crashes into pole and catches fire in Maharashtra

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The vehicle was travelling to Pune when it hit a pole and overturned on a highway, causing its diesel tank to catch fire. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3226214/25-dead-after-india-bus-crashes-pole-and-catches-fire-maharashtra?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore cements its Asian concert hub status with Coldplay, Taylor Swift gigs – if you can find a ticket

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city state’s stability, location and world-class infrastructure help draw top stars to its shores. But tickets can be hard to find, and overnight stays aren’t cheap. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3226165/singapore-cements-its-asian-concert-hub-status-coldplay-taylor-swift-gigs-if-you-can-find-ticket?utm_source=rss_feed

Many injured as Israel forces attack peaceful protest in West Bank

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. At least seven Palestinians are injured after Israeli forces attack peaceful anti-settlement march in northwestern West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/01/706218/Palestine-Israel-attack-anti-settlement-march-West-Bank

Suicides in Singapore surge to more than 2-decade high amid ‘unseen mental distress’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Local NGO Samaritans of Singapore said 476 individuals killed themselves in 2022, ‘the highest recorded suicide deaths since 2000’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3226211/suicides-singapore-surge-more-2-decade-high-amid-unseen-mental-distress?utm_source=rss_feed

Palestinians furious over Netanyahu’s claim that Israel must ‘crush’ statehood ambitions

Jerusalem Post The veteran Israeli politician has revealed his true goal, critics say: no Palestinian state and a Palestinian Authority that serves only as Israel’s “subcontractor” https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-748435

How US deals with ‘natural partner’ India could boost defence, tech cooperation amid China tensions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The deals could mark a departure from New Delhi’s years of dependency on Russian arms and show how far US-India ties have come, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3226171/how-us-deals-natural-partner-india-could-boost-defence-tech-cooperation-amid-china-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed