Asia Pacific – Page 18 – Prologue Journal

How Trump’s isolationist US will open doors for China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A US pullback from Europe, Nato and Asia means less pressure and more room for China to attain its trade and security goals. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3286441/how-trumps-isolationist-us-will-open-doors-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Monday Briefing: Ukraine Can Hit Russia With U.S. Long-Range Weapons

New York Times Plus, World of Warcraft turned 20. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/briefing/ukraine-russia-trump-shen-yun.html

Bangladesh’s Yunus urges ‘patience’ after 100 days in power

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Nobel laureate was appointed to lead the government as ‘chief adviser’ on August 9 following a student-led uprising. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286953/bangladeshs-yunus-urges-patience-after-100-days-power?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s Modi holds talks in Nigeria en route to G20

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, amid deepening ties between the two countries. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286923/indias-modi-holds-talks-nigeria-en-route-g20?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian VP Gibran’s new public complaint service reels in support, scepticism

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some social media users have urged the vice-president to use existing tools or institutions to better address issues across Indonesia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3286856/indonesian-vp-gibrans-new-public-complaint-service-reels-support-scepticism?utm_source=rss_feed

Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Scientists say changing weather patterns are creating ideal conditions for dengue to flourish and spread. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286920/bangladesh-deaths-dengue-cross-400-outbreak-worsens?utm_source=rss_feed

What’s behind the rise of Singapore’s political opposition?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With changing demographics and a new generation of voters emerging, calls are growing in Singapore for political plurality. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286801/whats-behind-rise-singapores-political-opposition?utm_source=rss_feed

India hails ‘historic’ hypersonic missile test flight

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India joins an elite group of countries boasting capabilities in this cutting-edge military technology. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286918/india-hails-historic-hypersonic-missile-test-flight?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s vinyl revival finds its groove

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The revival of vinyl record sales in India mirrors a global trend that has seen music lovers embrace the retro format. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3286913/indias-vinyl-revival-finds-its-groove?utm_source=rss_feed

‘No Use for Hatred’: A Village Seeks to Move On From a U.S. Massacre

New York Times The hamlet of My Lai is infamous for American war crimes, but now it holds lessons in resilience and how to let go of anger. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/world/asia/my-lai-massacre-vietman-museum.html