Regions – Page 3546 – Prologue Journal

Last Reactor at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Shuts Down After Dam Collapse

New York Times The lone reactor that was still operating at Europe’s largest nuclear plant was shut down because of the threat to its water supply. The reactor had been helping supply energy to the plant itself. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/world/europe/zaporizhzhia-kakhovka-dam-water.html

US occupation forces kill one civilian, injure several others in Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US occupation forces have carried out a troop airdrop operation in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah, killing at least one civilian and injuring several others. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/11/705094/Syria-US-forces-airdrop-operation-Hasakah-SDF-militants-shooting

New Turkish FM played big role in cooperation with Israel

Jerusalem Post Fidan is someone who has played a key role in relations between Ankara and Jerusalem for many years and had connections with Israeli intelligence leadership. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-745939

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Former Leader, Is Arrested in Financial Inquiry

New York Times The arrest of Ms. Sturgeon, who resigned as leader of the Scottish National Party in February, follows that of her husband, previously the party’s chief executive, and of its former treasurer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/world/europe/nicola-sturgeon-scotland-arrest.html

2 Vietnam police station shootings leave several killed, wounded, including civilians

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The authorities said a number of people, including police, local officials and civilians, died or were wounded in attacks in Central Highlands. Six people have been arrested. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223714/2-vietnam-police-station-shootings-leave-several-killed-wounded-including-civilians?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel withholding bodies of 12 Palestinians who died in jail: Rights group

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Palestinian rights advocacy group says Israeli officials are still withholding the bodies of 12 Palestinian resistance fighters who died in the regime’s prisons and detention centers. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/11/705081/Israel-withholding-bodies-12-Palestinians-died-jail-Rights-group

Ukraine Dam Destruction Threatens Those Upstream, Too

New York Times A disaster unfolds in slow motion after a blast destroys the dam at the Kakhovka Reservoir, emptying its waters and threatening livelihoods and industries crucial to Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/world/europe/ukraine-dam-reservoir-explosion.html

India’s Train Crash Killed Mainly the Poor Packed in Cheapest Cars

New York Times In India’s worst railway disaster in decades, nearly all of the 288 dead were in three crowded cars where passengers stand for long stretches. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/world/asia/india-train-crash.html

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