Asia Pacific – Page 20 – Prologue Journal

Japan’s foreign minister visits Ukraine, stresses mutual concern over North Korean troops

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will meet his Ukrainian counterpart to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3286870/japans-foreign-minister-visits-ukraine-stresses-mutual-concern-over-north-korean-troops?utm_source=rss_feed

Super Typhoon Man-yi Barrels Toward the Philippines

New York Times The storm was packing destructive winds with speeds equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane. Forecasters warned of a “potentially catastrophic” situation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/asia/typhoon-man-yi-pepito-philippines.html

Philippine cockfighting still soars even as feathers are ruffled over job losses

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The advent of betting machines at cockpits has led to traditional betcallers losing their jobs as Filipinos continue to embrace the sport. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3286733/philippine-cockfighting-still-soars-even-feathers-are-ruffled-over-job-losses?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump’s tariff weapon may amount to little in a changed world

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US-China decoupling and trade diversification across the Asia-Pacific mean Trump’s tariffs are no longer capable of mass destruction. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3286595/trumps-tariff-weapon-may-amount-little-changed-world?utm_source=rss_feed

Ten Newborns Die in India Hospital Fire

New York Times The deadly episode was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Hospital fires are not uncommon in India, which lags in fire preparedness and building safety. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/asia/babies-killed-india-hospital-fire.html

In Pakistan, creeping authoritarianism threatens democracy ‘for decades to come’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts predict new laws solidifying military influence will have lasting repercussions for civil liberties and political dissent. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286809/pakistan-creeping-authoritarianism-threatens-democracy-decades-come?utm_source=rss_feed

Super Typhoon Man-yi: Philippines on high alert amid ‘life-threatening’ storm surge warning

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Around 255,000 people have fled their homes ahead of the super typhoon, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3286851/super-typhoon-man-yi-philippines-high-alert-amid-life-threatening-storm-surge-warning?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea Blasts Unbearable Sounds To South Korea

New York Times Relations between the neighbors have sunk to the lowest level in years. Now, Pyongyang is blaring eerie sounds across the border that villagers say is making their lives hell. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/asia/north-korea-noise-weapon.html

As Xi and Biden Meet, Trump and Uncertainty Loom Large

New York Times The two leaders will meet in Peru, where China has steadily expanded its influence in a challenge to the United States in its own region. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/asia/biden-xi-china-trump.html

Singapore, state-of-the-art submersibles and Sylvia Earle’s depth-defying dream

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Renowned US marine biologist Sylvia Earle has a vision of Singapore as a hub for groundbreaking underwater exploration. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3286808/singapore-state-art-submersibles-and-sylvia-earles-depth-defying-dream?utm_source=rss_feed