Asia Pacific – Page 53 – Prologue Journal

Singapore court upholds teen’s 16-year jail term for killing schoolmate with axe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The student killed Ethan Hun Zhe Kai at River Valley High School toilet in 2021. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3283470/singapore-court-upholds-teens-16-year-jail-term-killing-schoolmate-axe?utm_source=rss_feed

Tropical Storm Trami triggers floods in Philippines, trapping some people on roofs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Schools and government offices closed on Luzon island, while thousands of passengers were stranded in several seaports. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3283462/tropical-storm-trami-triggers-floods-philippines-trapping-some-people-roofs?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Superman’ Duterte could still face ICC trial due to little-known Philippine law: witness

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ex-senator Leila De Lima tells Congress RA 9851 recognises ICC jurisdiction over crimes against humanity committed in the Philippines. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283433/superman-duterte-could-still-face-icc-trial-due-little-known-philippine-law-witness?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore blocks 10 fake websites ahead of elections to prevent ‘hostile’ disinformation campaigns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the portals used AI-generated content that could be used to influence public opinion. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3283448/singapore-blocks-10-fake-websites-ahead-elections-prevent-hostile-disinformation-campaigns?utm_source=rss_feed

Does South Korea have a gambling problem? Comedian’s debts spotlight social menace

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lee Jin-ho says he became hooked on illegal gambling and has asked celebrities such as Jimin of BTS to help him repay his debts. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3283447/does-south-korea-have-gambling-problem-comedians-debts-spotlight-social-menace?utm_source=rss_feed

Vietnamese lobsters claw back to prominence in China after temporary dip

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Following a sharp decline last year, China’s imports of lobsters from Vietnam have returned to healthy levels with the same speed. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3283415/vietnamese-lobsters-claw-back-prominence-china-after-temporary-dip?utm_source=rss_feed

Wednesday Briefing: Casting Doubts on the U.S. Election

New York Times Plus, saving Japan’s most popular rice. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/briefing/election-doubts-hamas-guerrilla-ukraine.html

Putin Welcomes Xi and Other World Leaders to Russia for BRICS Summit

New York Times The Russian leader wants to cast himself as a global statesman, even as the U.S. and its Western allies try to isolate him. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/world/asia/putin-brics-summit-xi-modi.html

Why US election winner might find North Korea its ‘most dangerous flashpoint’ with China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim Jong-un’s ratcheting up of nuclear tensions may leave China in a no-win situation as he seeks to pile pressure on the next president. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3283359/why-us-election-winner-might-find-north-korea-its-most-dangerous-flashpoint-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesians conflicted about China, see it as closest ally and biggest threat: survey

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The mixed views reflect China’s rising economic clout, maritime security concerns and Indonesia’s non-aligned foreign policy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3283425/indonesians-conflicted-about-china-see-it-closest-ally-and-biggest-threat-survey?utm_source=rss_feed