Regions – Page 3602 – Prologue Journal

In Russian Schools, It’s Recite Your ABC’s and ‘Love Your Army’

New York Times The curriculum for young Russians is increasingly emphasizing patriotism and the heroism of Moscow’s army, while demonizing the West as “gangsters.” One school features a “sniper”-themed math class. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/world/europe/russia-schools-military-war.html

2 Students, Punished for Rainbow Flags, Test China’s L.G.B.T.Q. Space

New York Times The students at an elite college in China found themselves on a collision course with the authorities amid a crackdown on gay and transgender expression. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/world/asia/rainbow-flags-china-lgbtq.html

Vigilante Justice Rises in Haiti and Crime Plummets

New York Times Civilians have killed at least 160 gang members in Haiti, a human rights group says. Residents say they feel safer, but others worry that it will lead to even more violence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/world/americas/haiti-crime-gangs-vigilantes.html

Turkey’s Erdogan to take oath, name new-look cabinet

Jerusalem Post Erdogan will officially start his new term by taking his oath on Saturday at around 3 p.m. in the general assembly in Ankara. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-745076

Hungary denies Israeli regime’s claim of embassy move to al-Quds

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hungary rejects Tel Aviv regime’s claim about Budapest’s decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem al-Quds. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/03/704598/Hungary-denies-Israeli-regime%E2%80%99s-claim-of-embassy-move-to-al-Quds

India’s Train Crash: What We Know

New York Times After decades when deadly accidents were frequent, train travel in India has grown far safer in recent years, with government investing heavily in the vast rail network. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/world/asia/india-train-accident-facts.html

Shangri-La Dialogue: Austin touts more ‘agile and resilient’ US presence in Southeast Asia to fight China’s ‘coercion’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speaking at the Singapore security summit, the Pentagon chief said Washington is working together with its regional allies ‘more closely every day’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3222840/shangri-la-dialogue-austin-touts-more-agile-and-resilient-us-presence-southeast-asia-fight-chinas?utm_source=rss_feed

‘A bit scary’: as hikers flock to Japan’s Mount Fuji, fears of climbing accidents grow

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Local authorities are considering plans to limit the number of hikers for the coming climbing season. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3222768/bit-scary-hikers-flock-japans-mount-fuji-fears-climbing-accidents-grow?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Vows to Keep Pressure on China

New York Times He said “risky intercepts” by Chinese planes in international airspace would not deter the United States and allies from patrolling, and he restated U.S. support for Taiwan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/world/asia/china-military-lloyd-austin.html

Will AI boost or break Singapore’s art scene amid ‘wild west’ scenario, and should artists be worried?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say there is still much left to iron out, such as copyright issues and ethical code of conduct as artists learn to utilise generative AI tools. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3222753/will-ai-boost-or-break-singapores-art-scene-amid-wild-west-scenario-and-should-artists-be-worried?utm_source=rss_feed