Regions – Page 3605 – Prologue Journal

Love or politics? Jordan’s Crown Prince tied the knot with Saudi bride

Jerusalem Post Jordan’s crown prince married the daughter of a Saudi businessman in a royal wedding viewed by some as a diplomatic move and by others as a genuine love story https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-745001

Bali issues do’s and dont’s list for tourists after spate of shocking scandals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Indonesian resort island has had enough of vulgar visitors and their indecent behaviour, so it’s letting them know exactly how, and how not, to behave with its 12 obligations and eight restrictions. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3222636/bali-issues-dos-and-donts-list-tourists-after-spate-shocking-scandals?utm_source=rss_feed

Diplomatic thaw between Turkey and Egypt expected to boost trade

Jerusalem Post After years of dispute over issues including Libya and the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt waited for the results of the Turkish election to announce the resumption of diplomatic relations https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-744995

China Crosses Milestone With C919 Flight but Has Long Way to Go

New York Times The C919 jet, made by a state-owned manufacturer, completed its first commercial flight. But Western rivals still supply most of China’s planes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/business/china-comac-c919-boeing.html

US student faces death threats over Israel condemnation: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US student reportedly receives death threats after condemning the Israeli regime during a speech at the City University of New York. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/01/704538/United-States-student-death-threats-Israel-City-University-of-New-York

Russian Missiles Kill 3 in Kyiv, Including Mother and 9-Year-Old Girl

New York Times They were among three people killed in a Russian missile attack, officials said. Ukraine opened an investigation, as Russians described shelling and evacuations in border regions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/world/europe/russia-missiles-mother-daughter-kyiv.html

Capes, Couture and Prince William at the Royal Wedding in Jordan

New York Times Jill Biden and a whole lot of royals from around the world made for a study in modest chic at the wedding of Hussein, the crown prince of Jordan, to Rajwa Al Saif. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/style/jordan-hussein-royal-wedding-fashion.html

Taiwan market luring more Japanese corporate investments amid China tensions, supply-chain concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The main goal among Japanese firms at the Computex Taipei tech show is ‘connecting with manufacturers’ in Taiwan at a time when tech supply chains are being rapidly realigned. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3222626/taiwan-market-luring-more-japanese-corporate-investments-amid-china-tensions-supply-chain-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

Eusebius McKaiser, Acerbic South African Political Analyst, Dies at 44

New York Times Adamantly progressive, openly gay and politically fearless, he cast a sharp eye on the country’s post-apartheid politics and culture. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/world/africa/eusebius-mckaiser-dead.html

U.K. Government Refuses to Give Boris Johnson’s Texts to Covid Inquiry

New York Times A panel examining how Britain handled the pandemic wants copies of the former prime minister’s text messages, but the government is taking the matter to court. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/world/europe/boris-johnson-texts-covid-inquiry.html