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Israeli drone attack in West Bank ‘will not go unpunished’: Palestinian resistance groups

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance groups have denounced as a “grave escalation” a deadly Israeli drone strike in the West Bank, saying the attack will not go unpunished. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/22/705727/Israeli-drone-attack-West-Bank-will-not-go-unpunished-Palestinian-resistance-groups

What to Know About Modi’s Visit and U.S.-India Relations

New York Times The visit has big implications for U.S.-India relations as President Biden seeks to shore up an alliance against Russia’s aggression and China’s economic influence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/world/asia/modi-visit-us-india-biden.html

Widodo gives Indonesians 5-day weekend break, asks them to go on shopping spree to boost economy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The president hopes the extended holidays to mark Eid al-Adha at the end of the month would drive consumer spending in the country. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3224985/widodo-gives-indonesians-5-day-weekend-break-asks-them-go-shopping-spree-boost-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

Filipino couple in Singapore throws Crazy Rich Asians-style wedding bash at Gardens by the Bay

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 150 guests came from Australia, the Philippines and the US to attend the lavish ceremony where the pair recreated a wedding reception scene from the film. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3224965/filipino-couple-singapore-throws-crazy-rich-asians-style-wedding-bash-gardens-bay?utm_source=rss_feed

Restaurant Explosion Kills Dozens in China

New York Times The deadly blast, in the northwestern city of Yinchuan, was blamed on a gas leak, and it is likely to prompt closer scrutiny of restaurants that feature gas grills. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/world/asia/china-barbecue-restaurant-explosion.html

New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins disagrees with Biden, says Xi Jinping not a ‘dictator’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hipkins, who is heading to Beijing this week, said he doesn’t believe the Chinese leader was a dictator. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3224969/new-zealand-pm-chris-hipkins-disagrees-biden-says-xi-jinping-not-dictator?utm_source=rss_feed

Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times The final hours of oxygen aboard a missing submersible. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/briefing/oxygen-submersible-paris-explosion-ukraine.html

South Korea’s ruling party seeks to limit Chinese nationals’ voting, health rights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing-Seoul relations should be re-established under the ‘principle of reciprocity’, the president’s party says, with voting in local elections and ‘abused’ health insurance both targeted. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3224949/south-koreas-ruling-party-seeks-limit-chinese-nationals-voting-health-rights?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore tenant jailed for trying to strangle landlord over slow Wi-fi

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Li Xin was sentenced to five months’ jail for pulling a knife on Lin Suhua, threatening to kill her family and then attempting to strangle her. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3224953/singapore-tenant-jailed-trying-strangle-landlord-over-slow-wi-fi?utm_source=rss_feed

Will Cambodia’s concerns of ‘rocking China boat’ affect Asean unity over naval drills?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. September exercises in contested South China Sea will look at maritime security and be the first time the Southeast Asian bloc has held them. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3224917/will-cambodias-concerns-rocking-china-boat-affect-asean-unity-over-naval-drills?utm_source=rss_feed