Regions – Page 3531 – Prologue Journal

Israel’s plan to divide al-Aqsa Mosque part of ‘apartheid crime’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinians have warned any changes to the holy site would ‘drag the region into the furnace of a religious war’. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/12/705168/Israel-plan-to-divide-al-Aqsa-Mosque-part-of-apartheid-crime

A Saudi-China business conference underscores strengthening ties.

New York Times The kingdom hosted a lavish Arab-China business conference days after a visit from the American secretary of state, inviting companies blacklisted by the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/world/middleeast/saudi-china-investment-forum.html

Nicola Sturgeon’s Arrest

New York Times Support for Scottish independence has dipped, but backing for Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom is fragile, too. Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest leaves the fate of the movement in flux. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/world/europe/scotland-independence-nicola-sturgeon.html

Israel won’t consider a strike against Iran right before a nuclear deal – analysis

Jerusalem Post No matter what Israeli political leaders say for public consumption, they are far more willing to attack when negotiations are stalled https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-746067

The Many Twists, Quotes and Scandals of Silvio Berlusconi

New York Times The former prime minister of Italy reveled in the spotlight, even when it shined on him for causing offense. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/world/europe/italy-berlusconi-career.html

How Silvio Berlusconi Changed Italy

New York Times Whether as a politician or media tycoon, the former prime minister and businessman who died Monday at 86, left an imprint, or a bruise, on just about everything he touched. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/world/europe/silvio-berlusconi-italy.html

UN Nuclear Watchdog to Assess Dam Disaster Aftermath in Ukraine

New York Times Rafael Mariano Grossi said he would meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and present a plan for assistance in the aftermath of floods unleashed by the Kakhovka dam’s destruction. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/world/europe/ukraine-dam-damage.html

‘We will be worse off’: Singapore’s DPM Wong says change in mindset needed over materialism, career ‘arms race’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister asked citizens to change their mindset of being goal oriented or to focus on traditional ‘prestigious’ jobs such as banking, and to instead consider ‘the journey’ as a wider measure…

Militia in Congo Kills Dozens at Camp for Internally Displaced

New York Times The attack was attributed to a group that the United Nations says has killed hundreds of civilians in the region and forced thousands to flee. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/world/africa/congo-militia-attack.html

Singapore teen pleads guilty to telling friend to pour boiling water on abuse victim

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The girl, now aged 18, pleaded guilty to assault that was part of repeated physical abuse of the victim across nine days inflicted by a group of four in a hotel room. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223840/singapore-teen-pleads-guilty-telling-friend-pour-boiling-water-abuse-victim?utm_source=rss_feed