Regions – Page 3521 – Prologue Journal

Deadnaming Children Would Be Allowed Under School Policy

New York Times The leader of New Brunswick, Canada, is pushing his province to roll back a rule that required teachers to use a child’s preferred name and pronouns. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/canada/deadnaming-children-schools-new-brunswick.html

As Floodwaters Recede, Ukrainian Authorities Brace for Possible Disease Outbreaks

New York Times Concern about the potential for waterborne illnesses adds another challenge to Ukrainian officials as they report slow progress in the early stages of a counteroffensive aimed at taking back Russian territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/europe/ukraine-dam-flood-disease.html

Dying from the heat: India’s elderly advised to stay indoors during sweltering heatwave

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Warnings issued after dozens of elderly people with health conditions exacerbated by the intense heat died in Uttar Pradesh within 48 hours. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3224442/indias-elderly-risk-doctors-advise-them-stay-indoors-during-sweltering-heat?utm_source=rss_feed

Biden Administration Engages in Long-Shot Attempt for Saudi-Israel Deal

New York Times The president and his aides are pressing an aggressive diplomatic effort as Riyadh makes significant demands in exchange for normalization, including a nuclear deal and a robust U.S. security pact. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/us/politics/biden-saudi-arabia-israel-palestine-nuclear.html

Canadian Wildfires, Bigger Than Ever, Test Foreign Firefighters

New York Times The first foreign firefighters to reach Quebec amid Canada’s worst wildfire season on record said that some of the blazes were 100 times bigger than any they had ever seen. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/americas/canada-wildfires-season.html

Taliban Rely on WhatsApp, but Keep Getting Kicked Off

New York Times The Taliban administration is stuck in a cat-and-mouse game with WhatsApp, which is off-limits to the nascent government because of U.S. sanctions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/asia/taliban-whatsapp-afghanistan.html

Russia Shifts Battle Tactics After Mistakes

New York Times Moscow’s forces remain uneven. But while bracing for a counteroffensive, they have improved discipline, coordination and air support, foreshadowing a changing war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-tactics.html

As U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet, Businesses Temper Their Hopes

New York Times Chief executives in the U.S. have long pushed for closer ties between the two countries. Now they just hope a rocky situation won’t get worse. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/business/economy/china-united-states-business.html

Attack on Uganda School Kills 2 Dozen People

New York Times The authorities say the attack, one of the deadliest to hit the landlocked nation in years, was carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces, an extremist group operating in neighboring Congo. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/world/africa/uganda-school-attack.html

UK lawmakers urge PM to push for prisoners release in return for financial aid to Bahrain

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. British lawmakers urge Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to push for the release of political prisoners in Bahrain in return for huge financial support to the kingdom. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/17/705421/UK-lawmakers-urge-PM-push-prisoners-release-return-financial-aid-Bahrain