For the sociologist Anna Kulešova, the main outcome of propaganda is not enthusiasm or support for war. Rather, it ‘constantly distances people from moral judgement’, because this is far more beneficial to the authorities.
In Tukaev province, construction work has begun on a huge logistic-commercial complex named after Den Xiaoping. The first step towards a 'special economic zone' that looks to the oil chemical industry in the region, where Hikvision, a Chinese company blacklisted for forced labour in Xinjiang, is already very active.
Like Laos and Vietnam, Cambodia is still reeling from the devastating effects of unexploded ordnance. Both Russia and Ukraine have already used this type of weaponry. US President Joe Biden announced supplies for Ukraine. Human Rights Watch reports that China and Russia “are both actively researching and developing new types of cluster munitions.”
Today's headlines: Tehran publicly executes two Afghans 'responsible' for the attack on a mausoleum in Shiraz; Jakarta and Singapore plan joint development of a floating solar park in Batam; South Korean president at Nato summit to strengthen the alliance in anti-Chinese and anti-Pyongyang terms; Delhi has identified 30 strategic minerals for the development of 'green' policies; Russian army responsible for confessional persecution.
The Petropavlovsk region bears even in its name the memory of Russian tsarist rule, and many indicators, not only political, but also social and economic, confirm the separatist moods of a large part of its population.
The account of an Indian Salesian missionary ministering among the just 1,500 Mongolian Catholics who will welcome the pontiff from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. "Our people feel privileged, honored and blessed by this gift. Let us pray that it will bring steps forward, facilitating the service that the Church offers to all in education and charity."
The whole incredible affair of the last days, the march and escape of Prigožin, the return home and the shaming of the generals and officials, is really a retelling of so many pages of Russian literature. Starting with the Russia of grotesque dimensions described in the characters of the most Russian novel in history, the Dead Souls of Ukrainian-born Nikolai Gogol'
A large fire destroyed a warehouse at the factory of the arms magnate who first suffered a poisoning attempt with Novičok in 2015. Kremlin pressure on the country's arms sector, which also supplies Kiev.
The Vatican Press Office today released the official programme for the pontiff's visit (31 August-4 September). The welcome ceremony will be held in front of the Genghis Khan monument. Mass will be held at the local hockey arena. During the visit, Francis will open the House of Mercy for the poor, a facility promoted by the country’s small Church.
Today's headlines: UN criticizes new ban imposed by Taliban; Primary and middle schools reopen today in Manipur; Malaysia announces date for elections in six states; Agreements for direct flights Chengdu, China, and Baku, Azerbaijan; South Korea wants to end the phenomenon of "ghost children"; In Russia sites for "Prigožin 2024" blocked.
The Važnye Istorii website has reliably traced a figure of 1184 children who arrived in Russia "without legal representatives from the Donbass territory." In many regions, minors from occupied and "annexed" territories are now considered Russian citizens, without marking them on any registers. Yet, several regional archives show increases in foster care, adoption and guardianship without obvious explanation.
Today's headlines: Two weeks of strikes in South Korea; Chinese director-general Qu Dongyu re-elected at FAO; In Myanmar the number of displaced people rises to 1.8 million; In East Timor, independence hero Xanana Gusmao confirmed as new head of state; Heavy rains hit Japan; Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov attacks Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.
Today's news: Local leader marks 26 years since Hong Kong’s return to China by attacking pro-democracy groups and countries that oppose Beijing's rise. After the Taliban, Afghanistan's agriculture and economy are threatened by a locust time bomb. The UN warns that restrictions on life-saving aid by Myanmar’s junta might constitute "war crimes". China could meet renewable targets five years ahead of schedule. North Korea is ready to jail anyone who uses South Korean slang.
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