Regions – Page 3507 – Prologue Journal

On a Road Trip for Danish Modern Furniture

New York Times The owners of Lanoba, a shop that specializes in Danish modern design, find most pieces by going door to door. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/style/danish-midcentury-modern-furniture-lanoba.html

South Korea marks 73rd Korean war anniversary as Yoon Suk-yeol lauds sacrifice of fallen soldiers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yoon says only strong power can guarantee real peace and vows to defend South Korea so that the soldiers’ sacrifices ‘do not go in vain’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3225301/south-korea-marks-73rd-korean-war-anniversary-yoon-suk-yeol-lauds-sacrifice-fallen-soldiers?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia-Asean trade ties set for turning point: ‘now, there’s a different appetite’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Businesses rushing to find alternative manufacturing hubs outside China and maturing of Asean economies could change Australian mindsets, says former trade chief Andrew Robb. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3225284/australia-asean-trade-ties-set-turning-point-now-theres-different-appetite?utm_source=rss_feed

The origin of the chickpea sheds light on human migration – study

Jerusalem Post The study shed light on the effects of human migration and trade on the chickpea’s genetic heritage, discovering surprising connections. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-747585

‘What’s to celebrate?’: muted Pride Month for Asia’s LGBTQ folk in Muslim countries

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Across Asia’s Muslim nations, Pride Month has remained muted, with LGBTQ events an easy target for religious hardliners and opportunistic politicians. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3225160/whats-celebrate-muted-pride-month-asias-lgbtq-folk-muslim-countries?utm_source=rss_feed

Australian PM Anthony Albanese’s visit to China to be locked in at ‘appropriate time’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anthony Albanese stressed the importance of bilateral trade and removal of impediments to trade between the ‘two great nations. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3225290/australian-pm-anthony-albaneses-visit-china-be-locked-appropriate-time?utm_source=rss_feed

Armed Israeli settlers torch Palestinians’ homes, vehicles in attack on West Bank village

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Dozens of armed Israeli settlers raid a village north of the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, setting Palestinians’ homes and vehicles on fire. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/25/705880/Palestine-Israel-settlers-attack-village-Ramallah-West-Bank

U.S. Knew Prigozhin Was Preparing to Take Military Action Against Russia

New York Times The information was considered both solid and alarming because of the possibility that a major nuclear-armed rival of the United States could descend into chaos. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/24/world/europe/us-intel-prigozhin-warning.html

In Malaysia, Umno’s calls to free Najib risk fracturing Anwar’s unity government as first election test looms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Malaysian PM’s uneasy alliance with his long-time rivals faces its first real test as 6 statewide polls loom, with analysts warning his government ‘can’t survive’ without the pro-Malay platform Umno provides. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3225167/malaysia-umnos-calls-free-najib-risk-fracturing-anwars-unity-government-first-election-test-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

Thousands of protesters slam Israeli cabinet’s extremist policies for 25th straight week

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Tens of thousands protest in Tel Aviv against the extremist policies of Israeli prime minister’s far-right cabinet. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/24/705878/Palestine-Israel-anti-regime-protest-Israel-Tel-Aviv-Netanyahu