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Antony Blinken talks to Japanese and South Korean counterparts ahead of China trip

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US Secretary of State reassured South Korea on Friday – and Japan on Saturday – of the United States’ ‘ironclad commitment’ to the countries’ defence. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224469/antony-blinken-talks-japanese-and-south-korean-counterparts-ahead-china-trip?utm_source=rss_feed

New Iran deal meant to stop Israeli attack – Western official

Jerusalem Post PM Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that any deal between Washington and Tehran will not stop Jerusalem from taking steps against a nuclear Iran. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-746663

Hamas condemns Israel’s attempts to imprison more Palestinian minors

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for its crimes against Palestinian children. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/17/705448/Hamas-denounces-Israel-s-attempts-to-impose-prison-terms-on-Palestinian-minors-

Taliban attempts to impose strict ban on music in Kabul weddings

Jerusalem Post The Taliban instructed wedding halls in Kabul to stop playing music in a statement released on Sunday. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-746654

Bir Zeit University students protest crackdown by PA security forces

Jerusalem Post The students chanted slogans in which they accused the PA of carrying out politically-motivated arrests. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-746656

Prestigious Rose Breeder Names Its New Bloom for a Black Gardener

New York Times For more than 60 years, David Austin Roses has named new varieties after historical British figures, all of them white. The Dannahue, which honors Danny Clarke, changed that. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/style/david-austin-roses-danny-clarke.html

Uruguay Will Turn a Bronze Nazi Eagle Into a Dove

New York Times The artifact, once part of a German warship, was recovered by a private venture off Uruguay’s coast in 2006. It’s been the subject of a legal battle for years. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/americas/uruguay-nazi-eagle-dove.html

At least 150,000 BTS fans pack Seoul park to celebrate K-Pop sensation’s 10-year anniversary

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 150,000 of the K-Pop boy band’s loyal fanbase, known as ‘ARMY’, wandered among exhibits and danced under trees at Han River Park on Saturday as hit songs played in the background. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224457/bts-fans-pack-seoul-park-celebrate-10-year-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan issued 1.3 million visas in 2022, up 14-fold as Covid curbs eased

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It is the first increase in 3 years, with most visas issued to students and technical interns. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224449/japan-issued-13-million-visas-2022-14-fold-covid-curbs-eased?utm_source=rss_feed

Gino Mäder’s Bahrain-Victorious Quits Tour de Suisse Along With 2 Teams

New York Times Gino Mäder’s Bahrain-Victorious squad and two other teams withdrew on Saturday, but organizers said they would complete the multistage race this weekend. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/sports/cycling/gino-mader-tour-de-suisse.html