Nations – Page 34 – Prologue Journal

Kremlin spokesman gives no announcement of topics of Putin’s address

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov recalled that the Kremlin never announced the topics https://tass.com/politics/1907027

Hamas to release three more captives on February 1

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Palestinian factions operating in the Gaza Strip released eight hostages – three Israelis and five Thai nationals – as part of an additional exchange round https://tass.com/world/1907025

Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Over Suspected Cable Damage

Moscow Times The vessel’s owner, Norwegian shipping company Silver Sea, told reporters that it “did nothing wrong.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/31/norway-seizes-russian-crewed-ship-over-suspected-cable-damage-a87817

Greek parliament fails to elect new president in second round of voting

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The five-year term of incumbent Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou expires on March 13 https://tass.com/world/1907023

What the US Navy has learned from Red Sea conflicts – and what it means for China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Actions by and against Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been a real-world stress test for the American military, report says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3296963/what-us-navy-has-learned-red-sea-conflicts-and-what-it-means-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system

Washington Post A top Treasury career staffer is expected to depart. Surrogates of Musk’s DOGE effort had sought access to sensitive payment systems. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/31/elon-musk-treasury-department-payment-systems/

Norway arrests ship with Russian crew on allegations of damaging Baltic Sea cable

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The crew and the shipping company are cooperating with Norwegian authorities, the police said https://tass.com/world/1907021

Taiwan committed to world peace: President Lai

Taipei, Jan. 31 (CNA) Taiwan will remain dedicated to preserving regional peace and stability while taking a leading role in promoting global peace, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said in a recent letter to Pope Francis, according to the Presidential Office on Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202501310009

Zelensky boldly lies about suspension of negotiations with Russia — diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Maria Zakharova, the Ukrainian president “brazenly fabricated a justification for his decision in the spring of 2022 to pull out of talks and fight until the very last Ukrainian” https://tass.com/politics/1907019

Who is Yarden Bibas, a hostage set to be released from Gaza on Saturday?

Jerusalem Post Footage made public in April also shows that Yarden Bibas was alive when abducted, although bloodied from the terrorists’ attacks. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-840108