Asia Pacific – Page 3 – Prologue Journal

Yoon’s supporters pour hate on K-pop star IU, call her ‘spy’ for backing impeachment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Angry allies step up campaign against South Korean singer by sharing lists of companies she endorses and calling for boycotts. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295110/yoons-supporters-pour-hate-k-pop-star-iu-call-her-spy-backing-impeachment?utm_source=rss_feed

Did Trump snub Philippines’ Marcos Jnr by not inviting him to his inauguration?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy in doubt after president-elect personally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295106/did-trump-snub-philippines-marcos-jnr-not-inviting-him-his-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing: Cease-Fire Vote Delayed

New York Times Plus, remembering David Lynch. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/briefing/cease-fire-delay-china-security-sudan-sanctions.html

Saif Ali Khan, Famed Bollywood Actor, Is Stabbed at Home in Mumbai

New York Times The police said Mr. Khan was recovering in the hospital after an intruder attacked him at his house in an upscale neighborhood. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/asia/saif-ali-khan-stabbed-mumbai.html

Could Trump finally call off the cold war with China?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Unbounded by traditional American exceptionalism, Trump could reframe deal-making with adversaries as a strength rather than a weakness. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3294718/could-trump-finally-call-cold-war-china?utm_source=rss_feed

What to know about Najib’s house arrest bid in Malaysia and the existence of a royal ‘decree’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The controversy is growing, as the government evades confirming its existence while Umno pushes for Najib’s release, straining the fragile unity government. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/explained/article/3295062/what-know-about-najibs-house-arrest-bid-malaysia-and-existence-royal-decree?utm_source=rss_feed

From cannibal to influencer: Indonesia’s Hannibal Lecter finds redemption on social media

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Once feared for his cannibalistic past, Sumanto now inspires followers on Instagram with motivational content, fitness routines, and ‘mukbang’ videos. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3295067/cannibal-influencer-indonesias-hannibal-lecter-finds-redemption-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian father freed from Cambodian scam syndicate over lack of computer, English skills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 38-year-old single father, who lost 20kg during his captivity, had been duped into travelling to Cambodia on an offer to work as a driver for US$5,000. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3295063/malaysian-father-freed-cambodian-scam-syndicate-over-lack-computer-english-skills?utm_source=rss_feed

From Philippines to Singapore: Alice Guo probe spotlights ‘domino effect’ of transnational crime

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zhang Jie, one of Guo’s alleged associates, is a Singaporean national who purportedly helped in her escape from the Philippines last year. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295033/philippines-singapore-alice-guo-probe-spotlights-domino-effect-transnational-crime?utm_source=rss_feed

Battle of the bulge: Malaysia’s police chief orders officers to lose excess body fat

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain says any officers whose BMI reading is above 28 could lose out on promotion. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3295053/battle-bulge-malaysias-police-chief-orders-officers-lose-excess-fats?utm_source=rss_feed