Regions – Page 3504 – Prologue Journal

Why Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is Off to a Slow, Bloody Start

New York Times The Ukrainian Army is encountering an array of challenges that has complicated the early stages of its counteroffensive, especially the large swaths of minefields. But its leaders are urging patience, insisting the main push is yet to come. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/world/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive.html

A Rodeo Festival in the Philippines Celebrates Cowboy Culture

New York Times In the Philippines, men and women compete in an annual rodeo that celebrates a thriving cowboy culture with roots in the Spanish and American colonial eras. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/world/asia/philippines-rodeo-masbate-cowboys.html

Umbria by Train

New York Times Three hill towns in this landlocked region offer cultural riches, culinary delights and wondrous views. Here’s how to get to them from Rome and Florence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/travel/umbria-by-train.html

Singapore stands out with climbing office rents, occupancy rates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some 13 million sq ft of Hong Kong office space sat empty in April, with 15 per cent of the most valuable space still vacant. In Singapore, occupancy in the CBD is nearing 95…

How Russia’s State Media Reacted to the Wagner Revolt

New York Times Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner forces, appeared to have little popular support for his uprising. Still, some voices expressed criticism of President Vladimir V. Putin. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/russia-media-reaction-prigozhin-wagner.html

North Korea vows ‘revenge’ against US in rallies marking war anniversary

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Pyongyang stadium was crowded with tens of thousands holding placards reading ‘The whole US mainland is within our shooting range’ and ‘The imperialist US is the destroyer of peace’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3225380/north-korea-marks-war-anniversary-rallies-vowing-revenge-against-us?utm_source=rss_feed

Canada’s Child Care Program Eases Day Care Fees for Parents

New York Times A national program is reducing day care fees to as low as 10 Canadian dollars, about $7.60, per day, a relief for families even as a surge in demand has created obstacles. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/world/canada/canada-child-care-fees.html

Japan told them not to go, but they’re in Ukraine fighting Russia anyway: ‘they’re very motivated’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One is a former yakuza, while another says he’s a ‘worthless person’ who wanted to join the fight to prove himself. Japan’s government warned them not to go, but they did it anyway. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3225358/japan-told-them-not-go-theyre-ukraine-fighting-russia-anyway-theyre-very-motivated?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia evicts Russian squatter-diplomat, pledges US$73 million aid to Ukraine

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Moscow dispatched a mystery diplomat to squat at the site of a proposed new embassy in Canberra last week, but on Monday the high court ruled that Russia had to vacate the premises –…

Your Monday Briefing

New York Times The fallout from an attempted mutiny in Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/briefing/greece-election-pride-russia.html