Regions – Page 3607 – Prologue Journal

Pacific nations dismayed at Australia’s backing for fossil fuels, calls it ‘biggest security threat’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ministers from Vanuatu and Tevalua condemn Australia’s long and continuing enthusiasm for coal and gas projects. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3222604/pacific-nations-dismayed-australias-backing-fossil-fuels-calls-it-biggest-security-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

Iceland Is a Magnet for Tourists. Its First Lady Has Some Advice for Them.

New York Times Eliza Reid, a former U.N. tourism ambassador and the wife of President Gudni Johannesson, welcomes her country’s many visitors, and has a few suggestions on safety, respect and how to meet locals. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/travel/iceland-tourism-eliza-reid.html

Flattened Ichthyosaur Fossil Gets New Life With X-ray Vision

New York Times Scientists were able to unlock the identity of an ichthyosaur that had been reduced to a two-dimension jumble of bones. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/science/ichthyosaur-fossil-x-ray.html

Singapore triples jail time for drugs possession, makes sweeping changes to anti-narcotics laws

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The previous maximum punishment for possession of any controlled drug, regardless of weight, was 10 years’ jail, a fine of up to US$14,774, or both. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222585/singapore-triples-jail-time-drugs-possession-makes-sweeping-changes-anti-narcotics-laws?utm_source=rss_feed

Conflict With the Far Right Shrouds Jerusalem’s Pride Parade

New York Times Much of Israel’s L.G.B.T.Q. community feels threatened by the right-wing government and its judicial overhaul plan — even with a gay speaker of Parliament. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/world/middleeast/jerusalem-gay-pride-parade.html

Russia Strikes Kyiv, Killing 3 in Another Early Morning Attack

New York Times At least one child was among the dead, local officials said. Russia has recently increased the pace and intensity of its strikes on the capital. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/world/europe/russia-strikes-kyiv-ukraine.html

Australia court rules decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith committed war crimes, dismisses defamation suit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Special Air Services regiment member sued three newspapers after 2018 reports alleged he was involved in the murder of six unarmed Afghan prisoners. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3222569/australia-court-rules-decorated-soldier-ben-roberts-smith-committed-war-crimes-dismisses-defamation?utm_source=rss_feed

Can PwC tide over trust crisis as tax leak scandal rages in Australia?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The accounting giant’s CEO and nine partners have stepped down after the company was accused of disclosing confidential government tax information to private clients. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3222560/can-pwc-tide-over-trust-crisis-tax-leak-scandal-rages-australia?utm_source=rss_feed

Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times Russia’s response to drone strikes on Moscow. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/briefing/moscow-drone-strikes-europe-batteries.html

Hikers angry after man keeps dogs in cages at Seoul national park to catch North Korean spies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officials said the resident will be reported to police if he does not clear the site by the end of June after complaints from trekkers at Mount Bukhan about the shelters there. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3222528/hikers-angry-after-man-keeps-dogs-cages-seoul-national-park-catch-north-korean-spies?utm_source=rss_feed