Asia Pacific – Page 25 – Prologue Journal

Monday Briefing: The Final Set of Times/Siena Election Polls

New York Times Plus, using generative A.I. to take a “decision holiday.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/03/briefing/election-polls-iran-israel-botswana.html

Asia is emerging as an unlikely champion in race to net zero

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The region’s journey to carbon neutrality highlights both the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels and the great potential for progress. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3284444/asia-emerging-unlikely-champion-race-net-zero?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan shuts primary schools in Lahore over record pollution

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The air quality index exceeded 1,000 on Saturday, above the 300 considered ‘dangerous’, according to data from IQAir. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3285019/pakistan-shuts-primary-schools-lahore-over-record-pollution?utm_source=rss_feed

Indian-run Kashmir: grenade attack wounds 9 at Sunday market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kashmir’s chief minister condemned the “deeply disturbing” attack on a busy market in the main city of Srinagar that wounded at least eight. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3285015/indian-run-kashmir-grenade-attack-wounds-nine-sunday-market?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan watches China-India border thaw with mixed feelings over Kashmir

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Islamabad is frustrated that New Delhi isn’t keen to resume diplomatic talks over their disputed Kashmir border, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284863/pakistan-watches-china-india-border-thaw-mixed-feelings-over-kashmir?utm_source=rss_feed

US nuclear bomber joins drills with S. Korea, Japan after Pyongyang missile test

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s military said the drills showed the resolve of the ROK and the US to strengthen their deterrence against North Korea. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284997/us-nuclear-bomber-joins-drills-s-korea-japan-after-pyongyang-missile-test?utm_source=rss_feed

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s elite and the state-funded schools that shaped them

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. These institutions, designed to prepare future leaders, have been both revered and criticised for perpetuating elitism in Malaysian society. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284864/anwar-ibrahim-malaysias-elite-and-state-funded-schools-shaped-them?utm_source=rss_feed

Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism.

New York Times Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/03/world/asia/india-sikh-separatism.html

Japan grounds its V-22 Osprey fleet again after flight incident

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The incident happened during a joint military exercise featuring US and Japanese forces. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284985/japan-grounds-its-v-22-osprey-fleet-again-after-flight-incident?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia to slash billions off student debt amid cost of living pressures

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australia’s prime minister also announced plans to make medicines cheaper and help make rent more affordable. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3284981/australia-slash-billions-student-debt-amid-cost-living-pressures?utm_source=rss_feed