Regions – Page 3559 – Prologue Journal

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

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