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Indonesian Official Accused of Enslaving People

New York Times Families in Indonesia thought they were sending their sons to a rehab facility run by a powerful local official. Those who stayed there say it was a brutal human slavery operation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/18/world/asia/indonesia-slavery-drugs.html

Egypt Is Upset by a Dutch Exhibit About Afrocentrism

New York Times A new exhibit in the Netherlands explores how Black musicians have drawn inspiration and pride from the idea that ancient Egypt was an African culture. Egyptians say it distorts their history and identity. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/18/world/middleeast/egypt-spars-with-dutch-museum-over-ancient-history.html

Egypt Is Upset by a Dutch Exhibit About Afrocentrism

Book Review: ‘By All Means Available,’ by Michael G. Vickers

New York Times In “By All Means Available,” the veteran strategist Michael G. Vickers tallies achievements and missteps across the Cold War and the war on terror. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/18/books/review/by-all-means-available-michael-vickers.html

Massive fire on Philippine ferry at sea, all 120 people aboard rescued

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Flames and black smoke billowed from 2 decks of the M/V Esperanza Star that caught fire at dawn while travelling from Siquijor to Bohol province – all 65 passengers and 55 crew members on…

Yemeni Hajj pilgrims head to Saudi Arabia in first flight from Sana’a since 2016

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemeni Hajj pilgrims head to Saudi Arabia in first Jeddah-bound commercial flight from capital of Sana’a since 2016, marking the latest easing of tensions after year of war. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/18/705476/Yemeni-Hajj-pilgrims-head-to-Saudi-Arabia-in-first-flight-from-Sana%E2%80%99a-since-2016

Lincoln Club economic envoys aim to leverage US stake in Middle East

Jerusalem Post The Lincoln Club of Orange County orchestrates a groundbreaking mission to establish positive US-Mideast relations through large-scale investment and financial collaborations. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-746688

More South Koreans snap up plunging yen, flock to Japan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An increasing number of South Koreans are investing in yen and making trips to the neighbouring nation that they say are cost-effective. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224481/more-south-koreans-snap-plunging-yen-flock-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s fetishists find a safe haven for their sexual preferences at Tokyo’s Department H: ‘I come here to be myself’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Department H is a monthly fetish event at the Tokyo Kinema Club, with themes ranging from April Fool’s Day and sumo wrestling to ‘June brides’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3224364/japans-fetishists-find-safe-haven-their-sexual-preferences-tokyos-department-h-i-come-here-be-myself?utm_source=rss_feed

Air hostess needed surgery after severe turbulence hit Singapore to London British Airways flight

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The plane was forced to returned to the city state because of the turbulence at 30,000 feet. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3224475/air-hostess-needed-surgery-after-severe-turbulence-hit-singapore-london-british-airways-flight?utm_source=rss_feed