Asia Pacific – Page 40 – Prologue Journal

Malaysian blames fatigue from watching fireworks after being caught with masseuse in hotel

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The married man was among 13 people detained during an anti-vice operation in Melaka. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293108/malaysian-blames-fatigue-watching-fireworks-after-being-caught-masseuse-hotel?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: experts examine possible role of soil-covered concrete

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts argue a soil-covered foundation worsened the impact and are calling for a comprehensive review of the nation’s airport layouts. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293118/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-experts-examine-possible-role-soil-covered-concrete?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone from sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police said the device marked ‘HY-119’ can be used for monitoring and reconnaissance. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293117/philippines-recovers-suspected-chinese-submarine-drone-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: pet dog rescued after losing 9 family members in disaster

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pudding is now receiving care at a Seoul veterinary hospital and awaiting a new home. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293098/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-pet-dog-rescued-after-losing-9-family-members-disaster?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight till the end’ as arrest over martial law looms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The opposition said the impeached president’s letter to his supporters was aimed at triggering an ‘extreme clash’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293093/south-koreas-yoon-vows-fight-till-end-arrest-over-martial-law-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea police raid Muan airport over Jeju Air crash

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers also searched the carrier’s office in Seoul as authorities ramped up a probe into the disaster. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293086/south-korea-police-raid-muan-airport-over-jeju-air-crash?utm_source=rss_feed

Why 2024 was the ‘most violent, dangerous’ point in Philippine-China ties, and what’s next

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. June 17 clash at Second Thomas Shoal, China’s grey-zone activities among Philippines’ challenges as it sought to boost defence in disputed sea. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293073/why-2024-was-most-violent-dangerous-point-philippine-china-ties-and-whats-next?utm_source=rss_feed

Virgin Australia flight crew members allegedly raped, robbed in Fiji

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fiji police were investigating the incident that happened outside a nightclub in Nadi. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3293084/virgin-australia-flight-crew-members-allegedly-raped-robbed-fiji?utm_source=rss_feed

Why would China want a blockade on Japanese islands? Recent drill raises Taiwan spectre

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say the move could be part of China’s strategy ‘to take Taiwan without a fight’ and a Miyako Strait blockade would complicate Japan’s response. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293056/why-would-china-want-blockade-japanese-islands-recent-drill-raises-taiwan-spectre?utm_source=rss_feed

Dialogue can help China, India sidestep disputes over mega dam

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To alleviate concerns and reduce tensions, greater transparency, consistent data sharing and diplomacy are essential. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3292784/dialogue-can-help-china-india-sidestep-disputes-over-mega-dam?utm_source=rss_feed