Regions – Page 3617 – Prologue Journal

Biden’s Visit to Ireland, in Pictures

New York Times President Biden’s three-day trip will mix diplomacy and personal genealogy as he meets with Irish leaders and traces his own family roots. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/bidens-ireland-pictures.html

How demilitarisation can ensure peace and stability in the South China Sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China and Asean claimants could draw inspiration from the four-point formula Pakistan used to try to resolve its Kashmir stalemate with India. This would involve agreeing on shared sovereignty and joint economic development, with…

How Iran’s cynical weapon supply to Syria threatens life in Middle East – analysis

Jerusalem Post The confirmation that Iran did supply Syria with weapons and military items after the earthquake shows how cynical and dangerous Iran has become. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739068

Syrian FM visits Saudi Arabia first time in 11 years amid regional diplomacy drive

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria’s top diplomat makes the first visit to Saudi Arabia in 11 years. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/12/701430/Syrian-FM-arrives-in-Saudi-Arabia

Intl. Quds Day empowered Palestinian resistance: Ex-Turkish intel chief

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A former Turkish intelligence chief has hailed Iran’s unwavering support for Palestinians, saying International Quds Day has empowered the Palestinian resistance movement to fight for their cause. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/12/701427/Quds-day-empowered-Palestinian-resistance-Former-Turkish-intelligence-chief

Israel’s President Sees Hope for Judicial Compromise

New York Times Isaac Herzog is leading talks to resolve a crisis provoked by a divisive government plan to overhaul the courts. In an interview with The Times, he said he was optimistic about a breakthrough. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/middleeast/herzog-israel-court-overhaul.html

Japan music mogul Johnny Kitagawa ‘performed sex acts on me when I was 15’, ex-teen idol says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Japanese-Brazilian singer, 26, is one of the first people to publicly address Johnny Kitagawa’s long-alleged history of sexual abuse against young boys. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3216848/japan-music-mogul-johnny-kitagawa-performed-sex-acts-me-when-i-was-15-ex-teen-idol-says?utm_source=rss_feed

After a Video Appears to Show a Beheading, Ukraine Opens War Crimes Investigation

New York Times The U.N. mission monitoring human rights in Ukraine said it was “appalled” by the video, which circulated on Russian social media channels this week and was later shared more broadly. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/ukraine-beheading-video-russia.html

Syria, Tunisia to reopen embassies, resume diplomatic ties after a decade

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria and Tunisia have agreed to resume their diplomatic relations after a decade. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/12/701422/Syria-Tunisia-diplomatic-relations-embassy-reopening-

Inside Ukraine’s Bloody Stand for Bakhmut

New York Times Pushed into a shrinking corner of the devastated city, the Ukrainian military is determined to hold out for strategic reasons, even as allies question the cost. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/europe/bakhmut-ukraine-russia.html