Regions – Page 3570 – Prologue Journal

Thailand’s authorities issue extreme heat warnings amid record-breaking temperatures in Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. People have been advised to avoid going outdoors after the heat index – which includes relative humidity and measures what the temperature feels like – hit 54ºC in Bangkok’s Bangna district on Saturday. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217985/thailands-authorities-issue-extreme-heat-warnings-amid-record-breaking-temperatures-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia’s Technocrats Embraced the West, Then Enabled Putin’s War

New York Times The expertise of economic officials who continue to work in the government has helped President Vladimir Putin largely keep the economy afloat in the face of Western sanctions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/europe/russia-technocrats-putin-ukraine-war.html

King Charles’s Coronation Memorabilia: Merch Fit for a King

New York Times Products commemorating the coronation of King Charles III range from the usual (ceramics) to the unconventional (cereal boxes). https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/style/king-charles-souvenirs.html

An Outsider Takes on Ireland, From Inside a Plastic Bag

New York Times The podcaster behind the popular “Blindboy Podcast,” who earlier gained fame as part of the Rubberbandits hip-hop duo, says that covering his face lets him say things he couldn’t otherwise. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/arts/ireland-blindboy-podcast.html

Seeing Opportunities, World Powers Take Sides in Sudan War

New York Times Even before its two leading generals went to war last week, “everyone wanted a chunk of Sudan,” an expert said of the strategically located country rich in natural resources. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/africa/sudan-war-international-relations.html

Japan’s ‘crying baby sumo’ festival returns after coronavirus pandemic

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Toddlers wearing ceremonial aprons are held up by their parents and face each other in the sumo ring, while staff wearing ‘oni’ demon masks attempt to make the babies cry. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217984/japans-crying-baby-sumo-festival-returns-after-coronavirus-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed

Over 100 human rights groups warn UN over antisemitism definition

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Over 100 rights groups call on the UN not to adopt wording they say “opens the door” to labeling antisemitic legitimate criticism of Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/22/702004/human-rights-organizations-United-Nations-antisemitism-Palestinian-rights

Wreck of Japanese Ship That Sank Carrying Australian POWs is Found

New York Times When the Montevideo Maru sank in the South China Sea during World War II, it was carrying hundreds of prisoners, most of them Australian. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/australia/ww2-pows-shipwreck-japan-australia.html

South Korean canine farm owners attack President Yoon’s wife for trying to ‘end’ dog meat consumption

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A group representing canine meat farm owners said banning dog consumption simply because an increasing number of people hate that culture is illogical. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217979/south-korean-canine-farm-owners-attack-president-yoons-wife-trying-end-dog-meat-consumption?utm_source=rss_feed

Stern German Judge Supports Legal Pot in Court and Rap Videos

New York Times A social media star with regular appearances on German television, Judge Andreas Müller is unabashed in backing legal marijuana, whether he’s sitting on the bench or playing himself in a music video. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/europe/germany-legal-marijuana-judge.html