Regions – Page 3535 – Prologue Journal

Thousands evacuated in Philippines as volcano spews ash, toxic gases, rocks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Red-hot rocks have been falling from Mount Mayon in the central province of Albay, hitting areas up to two kilometres away. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223707/thousands-evacuated-philippines-volcano-spews-ash-toxic-gases-rocks?utm_source=rss_feed

Climate change: region must follow Singapore’s example and enact carbon tax strategy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A region-wide carbon tax is long overdue to pave the way for a speedy reduction of emissions to protect the environment and accelerate green innovation. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3223505/climate-change-region-must-follow-singapores-example-and-enact-carbon-tax-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

Massive 700kg ‘ice’ haul spotlights Japanese yakuza links with Chinese gangsters

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The drugs are believed to have come from China, raising concerns Chinese gangsters could seek to gain a greater foothold in Japan. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3223692/massive-700kg-ice-haul-spotlights-japanese-yakuza-links-chinese-gangsters?utm_source=rss_feed

Iran Puts 2 Women Journalists on Trial for What They Wrote

New York Times Two female journalists, Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, covered some of the first reports of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which ignited nationwide protests against Iran’s clerical rulers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/world/middleeast/iran-protests-journalists-trial.html

Top Indian wrestler accuses government of silence over sexual harassment probe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat says she has been hurt by PM Narendra Modi’s silence on the issue. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3223696/top-indian-wrestler-accuses-government-silence-over-sexual-harassment-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

Aussie Farmers Unleash Dinosaur Rush as Fossils Rewrite History

New York Times A new understanding of how to search for ancient remains has reinvigorated a region of western Queensland, with tourists flocking to paleontological digs. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/world/australia/australia-dinosaur-fossil.html

Indonesia election: Jokowi teases ‘brave, gutsy’ Ganjar Pranowo as successor, as Prabowo goes off script

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo hasn’t formally endorsed a successor yet, but he’s not been shy about dropping hints. Now, a possible rift with his defence minister over Ukraine might harden his resolve. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3223566/indonesia-election-jokowi-teases-brave-gutsy-ganjar-pranowo-successor-prabowo-goes-script?utm_source=rss_feed

India rail crash probe is focusing on manual bypass of track signal: railway sources

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents living near the crash site say the barrier at the railway crossing had been faulty for nearly three months and had been repaired frequently. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3223685/india-rail-crash-probe-focusing-manual-bypass-track-signal-railway-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian fishermen, activists fear loss of marine life, islands as sea-sand exports resume

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Activists and coastal dwellers warn that restarting sea-sand exports threatens fishermen’s livelihoods and could hasten the loss of Indonesia’s many small islands. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3223564/indonesian-fishermen-activists-fear-loss-marine-life-islands-sea-sand-exports-resume?utm_source=rss_feed

Thousands demonstrate for 23rd week against Israeli cabinet’s ‘overhaul plan’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Thousands-strong rallies rage on against the Israeli prime minister’s divisive “judicial overhaul plan.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/10/705062/Palestine-Israel-thousands-protest-Netanyahu-legal-reforms-Tel-Aviv-Haifa-Rehovot