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Erdogan’s Victory in Turkey’s Presidential Election: Key Takeaways

New York Times Crises including earthquakes and inflation did not stop the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The vote was seen as free but not fair, as he used his power to tilt the playing field. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/middleeast/turkey-election-takeaways.html

Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian man in West Bank raid

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in a raid conducted on several areas in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/29/704304/Israeli-forces-shot-dead-Palestinian-Jenin

Japanese destroyer flies controversial flag as it arrives in South Korea for joint drill

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The JS Hamagiri sailed into Busan Port with the Rising Sun flag hoisted – which many Koreans associate with war crimes committed during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3222191/japanese-destroyer-flies-controversial-flag-it-arrives-south-korea-joint-drill?utm_source=rss_feed

The Mystery of the Disappearing van Gogh

New York Times After a painting by the Dutch artist sold at auction, a movie producer claimed to be the owner. It later vanished from sight, with a trail leading to Caribbean tax havens and a jailed Chinese billionaire. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/asia/van-gogh-china-buyer.html

Cathay Pacific Struggles With Aftermath of Covid, and China Crackdown

New York Times Pandemic lockdowns, on the heels of the turmoil of pro-democracy protests, hurt an airline that relied on Hong Kong as a vibrant gateway to Asia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/business/cathay-pacific-hong-kong.html

China Announces Plan to Land Astronauts on Moon by 2030

New York Times The announcement formalized a timeline that Chinese scientists have set out before, as the United States and China ramp up competition in space. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/asia/china-space-moon-2030.html

Uganda’s President Signs Punitive Anti-Gay Bill Into Law

New York Times President Yoweri Museveni dismissed widespread criticism of the anti-gay measure, which calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/world/africa/uganda-anti-gay-bill.html

MBR Explorer: UAE Plans Space Mission to Explore Asteroid Belt

New York Times After a successful mission to Mars, the Emirati space agency is planning a tour of the debris field between Mars and Jupiter, with a focus on one of its most intriguing objects. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/science/uae-asteroid-mission.html

Singapore begins search for new president as Halimah Yacob rules out re-election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Halimah Yacob said after ‘careful consideration’ she will not stand for re-election when her six-year term ends on September 13. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3222179/singapore-begins-search-new-president-halimah-yacob-rules-out-re-election?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia detains Chinese ship suspected of ransacking, illegally scavenging from British WWII graves

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A ship registered in Fuzhou, China failed to present anchoring permits during a routine inspection in waters off Johor state, Malaysian authorities said. Scrap metal and cannon shells were found on board. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3222167/malaysia-detains-chinese-ship-suspected-ransacking-illegally-scavenging-british-wwii-graves?utm_source=rss_feed