Regions – Page 3568 – Prologue Journal

Singapore Airlines to roll out free Wi-fi for all passengers in rare move

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 flag carrier will become one of the first major international airlines worldwide to offer free, unlimited Wi-fi to all passengers in all classes from July 1. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223057/singapore-airlines-roll-out-free-wi-fi-all-passengers-rare-move?utm_source=rss_feed

Foreign workers in Bahrain face job cuts as government aims for ‘Bahrainization’

Jerusalem Post Many companies in Bahrain are now tending to lay off non-Bahraini employees in jobs that can be filled by citizens, according to their specialization. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-745338

Palestinian administrative detainees in Israeli jails plan open-ended hunger strike

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian prisoners held under the Israeli regime’s so-called administrative detention policy plan an open-ended hunger strike. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/05/704780/Palestine-Israel-prisoners-administrative-detention-hunger-strike

In New Ukrainian Attacks, U.S. Officials See Signs of a Counteroffensive

New York Times Kyiv has not formally announced the start of operations. But Russia said that major Ukrainian attacks had begun in the Donetsk region and that it had repelled the assaults and inflicted casualties. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/europe/ukraine-war-counteroffensive-russia.html

Hackers Air Deep Fake Putin Speech Calling for Mobilization

New York Times The Kremlin said it was investigating what it called a “hack” after a bogus speech aired on some radio and television networks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/europe/putin-deep-fake-speech-hackers.html

Your Tuesday Briefing: Is Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Here?

New York Times Also, train service resumes near India’s crash site. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/briefing/ukraine-counteroffensive-india-crash-asia.html

Ama Ata Aidoo, Groundbreaking Ghanaian Writer, Dies at 81

New York Times The playwright, novelist and poet was a leading African writer who explored the complexities faced by modern women living in the shadow of colonialism. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/books/ama-ata-aidoo-dead.html

At Least 42 Are Dead and Thousands Are Displaced After Flooding in Haiti

New York Times Officials said that western portions of the country appeared to be the most affected by the flooding caused by heavy rain over the weekend. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/americas/haiti-flooding-deaths.html

Poland Rejects E.U. Ruling, Restarting a European Feud

New York Times Poland’s justice minister called the E.U. court of justice “corrupt,” after it ruled a judicial overhaul was illegal. He vowed not to comply, though that could cost Poland billions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/05/world/europe/poland-eu-rule-of-law-judicial-overhaul.html

South China Sea: three barriers to a fully fledged Philippines-Vietnam alliance

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite Marcos Jnr’s best efforts, Manila and Hanoi will have to first overcome mistrust, strategic and ideological differences, and their lack of military operational compatibility. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3222656/south-china-sea-three-barriers-fully-fledged-philippines-vietnam-alliance?utm_source=rss_feed