Regions – Page 3562 – Prologue Journal

At Cinecittà, the Stars Are Shooting on the Tiber, Again

New York Times Rome’s fabled Cinecittà movie studios are as full as they’ve ever been, as productions come for the tax incentives, high production values and Italian glamour. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/07/movies/cinecitta-studios-rome-filmmaking.html

When Politics Saves Lives: a Good-News Story

New York Times The decision to fund medications to treat H.I.V.-AIDS patients in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean flew in the face of expert advice. But the U.S. did it anyway. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/07/world/africa/interpreter-hiv-aids-drugs-bush.html

What We Learned From Prince Harry’s Second Day of Testimony

New York Times The British prince.. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/07/world/europe/prince-harry-testimony-takeaways.html

US-Israel tensions: Harris criticizes judicial overhaul, receives rebuke from Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US Vice President Kamala Harris has called on the regime to ensure the independence of its judiciary. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/07/704880/Harris-criticizes-judicial-overhaul-receives-rebuke-from-Israel

U.N. Tribunal Finds Defendant in Rwanda Genocide Unfit to Stand Trial

New York Times Judges at a special U.N. tribunal said they would create a procedure to allow them to hear evidence in the case against Félicien Kabuga, who has dementia, without the possibility of a conviction. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/07/world/africa/rwanda-genocide-trial-felicien-kabuga.html

Amid political stalemate, Kuwaitis return to polls

Jerusalem Post Kuwait is the only Gulf state with a democratic assembly, but the country’s parliament is facing paralysis. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-745529

Ukraine Dam Collapse Brings Floodwater to Kherson

New York Times Low-lying areas of Kherson were a panorama of water and floating debris. One man stood on a cabinet in his living room waiting for hours for help. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/07/world/europe/kherson-flooding-ukraine-dam.html

Erdogan’s cabinet reshuffle targets Turkey’s foreign relations, economy

Jerusalem Post While the reshuffled Turkish cabinet signals a hoped-for reset in foreign relations and economic recovery, Erdoğan’s hold on policy decisions remains strong. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-745527

Indonesia President Joko Widodo reassures Singapore investors of returns on beleaguered new capital city Nusantara

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speaking at a sustainability-focused conference in Singapore, the Indonesian president offered 300 development packages worth US$2.6 billion to investors interested in building the new capital city. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223289/indonesia-president-joko-widodo-reassures-singapore-investors-returns-beleaguered-new-capital-city?utm_source=rss_feed

Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf Deal Is a Triumph That Transcends Sports

New York Times The deal to merge LIV Golf with the PGA Tour is a big win for the oil-rich kingdom, headlining a banner week that also includes a visit from the American secretary of state. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/07/world/middleeast/us-saudi-arabia-liv-golf.html