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Cellphones Across Britain Will Blast a ‘Loud Siren-like’ Alert This Weekend

New York Times Not everyone is happy about the test warning, which will sound at on Sunday at 3 p.m. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/europe/uk-emergency-alert-system.html

Indian millennials unlock housing recovery as many seek ‘security’ of ownership

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As millennials and overseas Indians rush to buy, India’s once-beleaguered urban housing market sees resurgence after years of stagnation, unsold inventory. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3217860/indian-millennials-unlock-housing-recovery-many-seek-security-ownership?utm_source=rss_feed

Palestinian preacher dies in Hamas detention, humans rights groups demand answers

Jerusalem Post Mohammed al-Sufi was known for his criticism of Hamas leaders and their ties to Iran and was detained upon his return from Egypt last week. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739943

Singapore venue owner, US organiser spar over cancelled LGBTQ party

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Capitol Theatre said the reason for axing May’s Slay Harajuku party was not because of concerns over event’s ‘gay’ nature as claimed by organiser Slay LA. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217972/singapore-venue-owner-us-organiser-spar-over-cancelled-lgbtq-party?utm_source=rss_feed

Dalai Lama asking a young boy to ‘suck my tongue’: a Tibetan tradition or abuse?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many social media users have termed the Dalai Lama’s behaviour as ‘creepy’ and ‘disgusting’, but Tibetans say their culture has been misconstrued and hypersexualised. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3217863/dalai-lama-asking-young-boy-suck-my-tongue-tibetan-tradition-or-abuse?utm_source=rss_feed

Japanese ship Montevideo Maru that sank with 979 Australians found in South China Sea after 81 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Civilians from 13 other countries were also aboard the vessel found off the Philippines after it was sunk by a US submarine in 1942. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3217964/japanese-ship-montevideo-maru-sank-979-australians-found-south-china-sea-after-81-years?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia faces pressure to ‘innovate’ chip sector as US-China rivalry gives Vietnam a boost

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With increasing competition from countries like Vietnam, Malaysia should ‘double down’ on its advantage to stay ahead, say analysts and insiders. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3217933/malaysia-faces-pressure-innovate-chip-sector-us-china-rivalry-gives-vietnam-boost?utm_source=rss_feed

Voices from the Arab press: Iran and the temptations of dollarization

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739816

The Aukus gamble: can Australia rely on US alliance to secure its future in Asia amid rising China?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia’s ruling Labor Party is still clinging to the idea of a US-led global order, despite criticism of the risks and cost of Aukus project. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3217859/aukus-gamble-can-australia-rely-us-alliance-secure-its-future-asia-amid-rising-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Pentagon Speeds Up Tank Timeline for Ukraine but Resists Calls for Jets

New York Times The U.S. will begin training Ukrainian troops on M1 Abrams tanks in the next few weeks, officials said, and combat-ready tanks could reach the battlefields by the fall. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/world/europe/us-ukraine-tanks-jets.html