Asia Pacific – Page 15 – Prologue Journal

Russian extradited to US from South Korea to face cybercrime charges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Evgenii Ptitsyn allegedly extorted US$16 million from schools and hospitals using ransomware program Phobos, Justice Department said. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3287119/russian-extradited-us-south-korea-face-cybercrime-charges?utm_source=rss_feed

As US and India line up in a second Trump administration, China could be targeted

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump nominees for high-level positions suggest Washington will lean more toward New Delhi and further from Beijing, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3287112/us-and-india-line-second-trump-administration-china-could-be-targeted?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan eyes Chinese tram for Mount Fuji, as environmental concerns derail original trolley plan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese-made Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit, which runs on rubber tyres and promises lower construction costs and reduced CO2 emissions. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287082/japan-eyes-chinese-tram-mount-fuji-environmental-concerns-derail-original-trolley-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan, Bangladesh revive direct shipping route but is it an ominous sign for India?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India is likely to view with ‘considerable’ concern Bangladesh’s move to mend ties with Pakistan, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287074/pakistan-bangladesh-revive-direct-shipping-route-it-ominous-sign-india?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s capital shuts schools as toxic smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit, impacting millions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287068/indias-capital-shuts-schools-toxic-smog-exceeds-60-times-who-limit-impacting-millions?utm_source=rss_feed

Filipinos back ICC probe of Duterte’s drug war, but will it sway midterm voters?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While his anti-narcotics campaign once had widespread support, a survey indicates 59 per cent now approve of the investigation into it. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287061/filipinos-back-icc-probe-dutertes-drug-war-will-it-sway-midterm-voters?utm_source=rss_feed

200 monkeys run riot in Thailand, forcing police to barricade their own station

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The primates broke free from enclosures and descended upon the town of Lopburi, causing chaos and prompting authorities to use food to lure them away. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287051/200-monkeys-run-riot-thailand-forcing-police-barricade-their-own-station?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh said not being able to have kids ‘biggest sadness’ of her life

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yeoh’s candid reflection on infertility and her journey to acceptance offers a poignant perspective on navigating life’s challenges, and has no regrets. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287048/malaysias-michelle-yeoh-said-not-being-able-have-kids-biggest-sadness-her-life?utm_source=rss_feed

In Indonesia, viral video of boy forced to ‘bark like a dog’ triggers outrage

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesian businessman Ivan Sugianto has been charged under child protection laws over the incident outside a Surabaya school. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3287019/indonesia-viral-video-boy-forced-bark-dog-triggers-outrage?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore sentences O.K. Lim to over 17 years in prison

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Hing Leong founder, also known as Lim Oon Kuin, was earlier convicted of two charges of cheating HSBC and one count of abetting forgery. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287035/singapore-sentences-ok-lim-over-17-years-prison?utm_source=rss_feed