Asia Pacific – Page 39 – Prologue Journal

Japan’s Mount Fuji stays snowcap-free for longer than ever before

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. No snowfall has yet been observed on Japan’s highest mountain – the latest date since comparative data became available in 1894. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284277/japans-mount-fuji-stays-snowcap-free-longer-ever?utm_source=rss_feed

Bangladesh plans to turn Sheikh Hasina’s old palace into a revolution museum

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The museum will include a replica of the ‘House of Mirrors’ detention centre where the ex-leader’s regime tortured secret prisoners. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3284269/bangladesh-plans-turn-sheikh-hasinas-old-palace-revolution-museum?utm_source=rss_feed

Part-Time Farmers, Part-Time Rock Stars: A Chinese Band’s Unlikely Rise

New York Times The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/asia/china-farmers-rock-band.html

South Korea’s rumoured Ukraine deployment draws domestic backlash

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seoul is reportedly considering sending military observers to Ukraine to assist in interrogating North Korean prisoners of war. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284259/south-koreas-rumoured-ukraine-deployment-draws-domestic-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed

Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? How a notorious crime boss got caught up in Canada-India dispute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Canada says Bishnoi coordinated with Indian officials to target dissidents overseas, specifically Sikh activists living in North America. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3284248/who-lawrence-bishnoi-how-notorious-crime-boss-got-caught-canada-india-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed

He left Indonesia seeking a better life in the UK. All he found was debt and despair

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Budi’ is bringing a case against the UK Home Office, claiming his seasonal worker experience made him a victim of human trafficking. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3284241/he-left-indonesia-seeking-better-life-uk-all-he-found-was-debt-and-despair?utm_source=rss_feed

Is Jay Fai retiring? Bangkok’s Michelin-star street-food legend hints at plans to stop

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thai street-food cook Jay Fai, who was awarded a Michelin star in 2018, may be hanging up her signature ski googles as soon as next year. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3284243/jay-fai-retiring-bangkoks-michelin-star-street-food-legend-hints-plans-stop?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore jails man who created deepfake porn of wife’s niece

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The court heard that the man ‘became curious’ about what his wife’s niece did in the toilet, ‘out of frustration’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3284245/singapore-jails-man-who-created-deepfake-porn-wifes-niece?utm_source=rss_feed

Brics is not anti-West, it just wants a fairer world order

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In championing economic inclusivity and strategic autonomy, pioneering financial innovation and promoting peace, Brics is a force for good. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3283948/brics-not-anti-west-it-just-wants-fairer-world-order?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian troops’ frustrations at North Korean fighters caught on intercepted communications

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Russian soldiers can be heard using expletives and calling the North Koreans ‘Chinese’ in the audio clips released by Ukrainian intelligence. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3284203/russian-troops-frustrations-north-korean-fighters-caught-intercepted-communications?utm_source=rss_feed