Regions – Page 3728 – Prologue Journal

Indian ex-politician Atiq Ahmed and brother shot dead live on TV

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Atiq Ahmed, a convicted criminal facing many other charges, and his brother were killed while handcuffed and surrounded by police, apparently by 3 people posing as reporters. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3217246/indian-ex-politician-atiq-ahmed-and-brother-shot-dead-live-tv?utm_source=rss_feed

Sudan crisis: Can Middle East powers broker a ceasefire? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Neighboring states, such as Egypt, are closely monitoring the situation. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739347

Ukrainian Soldiers Freeze Sperm as a Way to Defy Russia

New York Times Some Ukrainian soldiers are trying to ensure that even if they die in the war, their partner can still build a family. They also want to send Russia a message of defiance. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/world/europe/ukraine-soldiers-freeze-sperm.html

‘Iran-Saudi détente fatal blow to US-Israel plot to antagonize Tehran in region’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement’s representative to Tehran says a recent reconciliation agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia came as a “major shock” to Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/16/701647/Iran-Saudi-pact-major-shock-Israel-Islamic-Jihad-envoy

Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region say they killed 9 army soldiers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. West Papua National Liberation Army spokesperson confirms attack after Jakarta did not respond to request for negotiations. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217237/rebels-indonesias-papua-region-say-they-killed-9-army-soldiers?utm_source=rss_feed

Dozens of Israeli websites targeted in cyber attacks in 48 hours

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Various pro-Palestinian hacker groups knock offline the websites of dozens of prominent Israeli companies and institutions in a show of solidarity with Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/16/701645/Dozens-of-Israeli-websites-targeted-by-pro-Palestine-hacker-groups-within-past-48-hours

Ahead of Elections, Turkish Opposition Leader Takes on Erdogan’s Legacy

New York Times Ahead of next month’s elections, Kemal Kilicdaroglu has pledged to undo President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s legacy with a focus on tackling inflation and strengthening democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/world/middleeast/turkey-elections-erdogan-kilicdaroglu.html

Oman looks to raise profile in Asia after helping Saudi Arabia and Iran bury the hatchet

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Oil-heavy nation aims to capitalise on success as Riyadh-Tehran intermediary, say analysts, and is involved in Yemen peace negotiations and energy deals – some of them green – with Asian partners. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3217161/oman-looks-raise-profile-asia-after-helping-saudi-arabia-and-iran-bury-hatchet?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas delegation to visit Saudi Arabia after years of tensions

Jerusalem Post The delegation is visiting the Kingdom to perform Umrah, but has “not ruled out” holding meetings with Saudi officials as well https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739342

South Korea repels North’s patrol boat after sea intrusion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The North Korean patrol boat crossed the so-called Northern Limit Line on Saturday while pursuing a Chinese fishing vessel in waters near South Korea’s Baekryeong island. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217233/south-korea-repels-norths-patrol-boat-after-sea-intrusion?utm_source=rss_feed