Regions – Prologue Journal

China’s Himalayan mega dam deepens India’s water worries

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Just as ties seemed to be on the mend, a US$137 billion hydropower behemoth on the Yarlung Tsangpo River threatens to muddy the waters. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3295257/chinas-himalayan-mega-dam-deepens-indias-water-worries?utm_source=rss_feed

How Japan plans to stop China from ‘stealing the limelight’ at Trump’s inauguration

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. By dispatching its foreign minister to the event, Tokyo seems intent on asserting its influence – and avoiding being upstaged by Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295255/how-japan-plans-stop-china-stealing-limelight-trumps-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza

New York Times The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/israel-cabinet-ceasefire-gaza.html

Israel Prepares for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year

New York Times Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-hostages.html

Ex-Israeli spies involved in Gaza genocide building AI systems for global tech companies

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. According to a report, Israel’s Unit 8200 is building AI systems for global tech and AI companies. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741110/Ex-Israeli-spies-involved-in-Gaza-genocide-building-AI-systems-for-global-tech-companies

The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce

New York Times The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/gaza-truce-negotiations.html

Trump’s Tariff Threat Stokes Anxiety in Canada’s Auto-Industry Hub

New York Times The president-elect’s vow to impose 25 percent duties on Canadian imports could ravage Canada’s auto industry and decimate Windsor, a city deeply tied to the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/canada/trump-tariffs-windsor-autos.html

Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan

New York Times Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/canada/canada-trump-tariffs.html

World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder

New York Times Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/business/trump-davos-europe.html

World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms

New York Times A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/climate/davos-trump-world-economic-forum.html