Regions – Prologue Journal

Luis Rubiales Found Guilty of Sexual Assault for Kissing Jennifer Hermoso

New York Times Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/europe/luis-rubiales-spain-soccer-conviction.html

Zelensky to Meet U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Amid Public Spat With Trump

New York Times Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky were expected to discuss possible paths to ending the war and ways to defuse tensions between Washington and Kyiv. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-kellogg-trump.html

Interns expose dark side of medical training in Nepal

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An explosive social media post has ignited a movement to address the grim conditions faced by Nepal’s aspiring healthcare professionals. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3299463/interns-expose-dark-side-medical-training-nepal?utm_source=rss_feed

From the ashes of Gaza, the Global South must build another world

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As US global leadership declines, the devastation of Gaza should prompt emerging nations to work towards a shared future for humankind. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3299156/ashes-gaza-global-south-must-build-another-world?utm_source=rss_feed

In Philippines, fears of ‘cyber cold war’ amid surge in online threats

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Manila confirms foreign attempts to access its intelligence data but says there are no security breaches. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3299488/philippines-fears-cyber-cold-war-amid-surge-online-threats?utm_source=rss_feed

China and Thailand join forces to tackle multibillion-dollar scam crisis in Myanmar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A crackdown on Myanmar’s scam hubs has freed 10,000 workers, but concerns remain over the sustainability of the efforts against powerful crime syndicates. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3299483/china-and-thailand-join-forces-tackle-multibillion-dollar-scam-crisis-myanmar?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea

New York Times Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were unusually far south on an undeclared mission. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/australia/chinese-ships-tasman-nz.html

Hamas Hands Bodies of 4 Hostages Back to Israel

New York Times All four had been abducted during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. An Israeli woman and her two young children were said to be among them. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostages-bodies.html

Bucha, Site of Massacre, Feels Sting of Trump Shift on Ukraine

New York Times Residents of a Ukrainian suburb that was the site of notorious attacks on civilians after Russia invaded are alarmed by President Trump’s warm words for Moscow. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/europe/bucha-russia-massacre-trump.html

Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy

New York Times Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/world/middleeast/trump-saudi-arabia-diplomacy.html