Regions – Page 3560 – Prologue Journal

Indonesians living in Malaysia go gaga as President Widodo meets workers at wet market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many Indonesians jostled for a glimpse of their leader who visited the popular Pasar Chow Kit market in Kuala Lumpur. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223391/indonesians-living-malaysia-go-gaga-president-widodo-meets-workers-wet-market?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia’s Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss cooperation within OPEC+: Kremlin

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Russian president and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince have discussed cooperation within the OPEC+ and bilateral ties, the Kremlin says. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/08/704917/Russia-Putin-Saudi-Arabia-Mohammed-bin-Salman-OPEC-

Border shooting attack shows Egypt divided on Israel ties: Analyst

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The recent deadly shooting attack on Egypt’s border with the occupied territories shows that the Arab country is divided on relations with Israel, says an Iraqi political expert. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/08/704910/Border-shooting-attack-shows-Egypt-divided-Israel-ties-Analyst

Palestinian journalists seriously injured in IDF clashes – Palestinian media

Jerusalem Post The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) released a statement on Thursday morning condemning the IDF’s alleged “targeting and crimes against Palestinian journalists.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-745614

South Korea says chip industry facing ‘all-out war’ amid US-China tensions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Yoon Suk-yeol met with industry leaders and pledged to expand research and development to maintain South Korea’s lead in memory chips. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3223373/south-korea-says-chip-industry-facing-all-out-war-amid-us-china-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed

Once ruled out as potential PM, Singapore’s Tharman Shanmugaratnam quits cabinet to make bid for elected president

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The elder statesman, widely seen as a formidable establishment choice, was earlier ruled out for the prime ministership on account of his race. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3223355/once-ruled-out-potential-pm-singapores-tharman-shanmugaratnam-quits-cabinet-make-bid-elected?utm_source=rss_feed

Australian ‘booze bandit’ left red-faced after liquor shop door fails to open during theft

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The man couldn’t get The Bottle-O Beechboro store’s sliding door to open as he attempted to dash out of the venue with a crate of drinks. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3223349/australian-booze-bandit-left-red-faced-after-liquor-shop-door-fails-open-during-theft?utm_source=rss_feed

Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times Residents along the Dnipro River face devastation after the destruction of a key dam. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/briefing/flooding-dam-ukraine-sudan-fighting.html

Japan court rules not allowing same-sex marriage is ‘in a state of unconstitutionality’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fukuoka District Court’s complicated verdict fell short of expectations of activists in Japan, the only G7 nation without legal protection for same-sex unions. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3223337/japan-court-rules-not-allowing-same-sex-marriage-state-unconstitutionality?utm_source=rss_feed

Envoy says comedian Jocelyn Chia ‘not Singaporean’ as Malaysia rages at MH370 joke

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city state’s high commissioner in Kuala Lumpur apologised to Malaysians for Chia’s ‘hurtful remarks’ made at a New York comedy club in a bid to put an end to the simmering controversy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3223332/envoy-says-comedian-jocelyn-chia-not-singaporean-malaysia-rages-mh370-joke?utm_source=rss_feed