Asia Pacific – Page 46 – Prologue Journal

BRICS Summit Offers a Glimpse Inside Putin’s Alternate Reality

New York Times At a meeting of emerging economies, Vladimir Putin positioned himself as a respected and powerful leader, ignoring the condemnation he receives from the West. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/world/asia/brics-summit-putin-russia.html

Lee Hsien Yang creating ‘false urgency’ for 38 Oxley Road demolition, Singapore says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The estranged brother of former Singapore PM had urged PM Lawrence Wong to expedite action in fulfilling Lee Kuan Yew’s wish for the house to be demolished. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283936/lee-hsien-yang-creating-false-urgency-38-oxley-road-demolition-singapore-says?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Good restart’: India-China thaw driven by economic, security interests, experts say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Move to resume border patrols implies both countries are motivated to improve relations through peaceful and political means, analysts note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283934/good-restart-india-china-thaw-driven-economic-security-interests-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

Can Modi’s peace diplomacy reshape India’s future, or is it election optics?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say his meetings with the leaders of China, Russia, and Iran could boost India’s influence, though some see it as voter-focused. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283924/can-modis-peace-diplomacy-reshape-indias-future-or-it-election-optics?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s marital rape battle sparks debate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Calls to criminalise marital rape in India have sparked fierce debate over consent in the world’s largest democracy. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3284123/indias-marital-rape-battle-sparks-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

A Sculptor’s Art as Lightbulbs and Cassette Tapes

New York Times Joe Sheehan’s pieces, carved from stone, reflect his New Zealand heritage, as well as influences from around the world. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/fashion/craftsmanship-joe-sheehan-sculpture-new-zealand.html

Malaysians left incredulous by apology from disgraced ex-PM Najib

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysians slam ‘disingenuous apology’ for 1MDB scandal, scoff at former leader’s claim he was misled by associates. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283846/malaysians-left-incredulous-apology-disgraced-ex-pm-najib?utm_source=rss_feed

Anger simmers in Thai south after officers accused of Tak Bai massacre skip court date

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The statute of limitations on the killing of 85 protesters expires on Friday while the suspects are believed to have fled the country. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283863/anger-simmers-thai-south-after-officers-accused-tak-bai-massacre-skip-court-date?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukraine war: what does North Korea gain by sending troops to Russia?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US, South Korea and Ukraine say North Korean troops have been sent to Russia as analysts warn of an escalation in the Ukraine war. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283848/ukraine-war-what-does-north-korea-gain-sending-troops-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesia’s Prabowo holds military-style retreat to ‘galvanise’ new ministers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cabinet members wear camouflage uniforms and camp in luxury tents on a hill around a military academy in Magelang. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3283843/indonesias-prabowo-holds-military-style-retreat-galvanise-new-ministers?utm_source=rss_feed