Regions – Page 3611 – Prologue Journal

UN envoy calls for ‘serious steps’ to bring peace to war-torn Yemen

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The UN special envoy for Yemen urges both parties of the war to take “serious steps” toward lasting peace. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/30/704357/UN-envoy-Grundberg-Yemen-

Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee comes out as ‘loud and proud’ bisexual in Catholic-majority nation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fans of the 28-year-old beauty queen hope that she will inspire those struggling to come out due to the stigma attached to it in the Catholic-majority country. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3222295/miss-universe-philippines-comes-out-loud-and-proud-bisexual-catholic-majority-nation?utm_source=rss_feed

Alberta’s Conservatives Retain Power Behind Hard-Right Leader

New York Times But the United Conservative Party will hold substantially fewer seats in the legislature, in an apparent rebuff of the politics of its outspoken leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/world/americas/alberta-canada-conservative-election.html

1MDB fugitive Jho Low is hiding out in Macau, Malaysia says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia’s Anti Corruption Commission said in a statement that it had confirmed the fugitive Malaysian financier’s whereabouts with several eyewitnesses, including another 1MDB suspect. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222291/1mdb-fugitive-jho-low-hiding-out-macau-malaysia-says?utm_source=rss_feed

A British Reporter Had a Big #MeToo Scoop. Her Editor Killed It.

New York Times Seven women say that a star columnist groped them or made unwanted sexual advances. But Britain’s news media has a complicated relationship with outing its own. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/world/europe/me-too-guardian-financial-times-madison-marriage.html

Japan plans to chop down tens of thousands of trees to tackle hay fever

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As well as cutting back on the number of cedar trees, the government said supercomputers and AI would be used to improve pollen forecasts. Allergy medicine production is also set to get a boost.…

Singapore ranks as most expensive city in Asia to buy or rent, as home prices in Hong Kong return to 2017 levels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the past year, Singapore’s median private-sector home price increased more than 8 per cent, while Hong Kong’s median home price fell 8.7 per cent, according to a new report. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222269/singapore-ranks-most-expensive-city-asia-buy-or-rent-home-prices-hong-kong-return-2017-levels?utm_source=rss_feed

Your Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Assaults on Kyiv. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/briefing/kyiv-attacks-spanish-election.html

Rabid K-pop fans object to Enhypen’s ‘Bite Me’ backup dancers with fleet of protest trucks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. K-pop group Enhypen’s latest music video for the song ‘Bite Me’ features each singer of the seven-member group paired up with a female backup dancer during the chorus. Not everyone’s a fan of the…

Russia Targets Kyiv With Third Wave of Strikes in 24 Hours, Killing One

New York Times The attack followed a rare daytime assault on Monday. Russia has stepped up attacks on the capital this month as Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/europe/russia-ukraine-kyiv-strikes.html