Asia Pacific – Page 6 – Prologue Journal

India’s police arrest 5 more men in ‘nightmare’ sexual abuse of teen

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The unnamed woman, now 18, said around 60 men sexually abused her in her southern home state of Kerala beginning from when she was just 13. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294912/indias-police-arrest-49-men-nightmare-sexual-abuse-teen?utm_source=rss_feed

Is Indonesia’s Prabowo facing pressure from India to skip Pakistan after New Delhi visit?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest on India’s Republic Day, Indian reports say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294910/indonesias-prabowo-facing-pressure-india-skip-pakistan-after-new-delhi-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia threatens ‘strongest action’ against Russia if POW Oscar Jenkins confirmed dead

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294901/australia-threatens-strongest-action-against-russia-if-pow-oscar-jenkins-confirmed-dead?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea rejects Trump nominee Hegseth’s ‘nuclear power’ label for North Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seoul says North Korea ‘can never be recognised as a nuclear-armed state’ under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294889/south-korea-rejects-trump-nominee-hegseths-nuclear-power-label-north-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

Hun Sen Adviser Wanted in Thailand Over Lim Kimya Killing

New York Times The Thai authorities accused an adviser to Hun Sen of hiring the gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition figure in Bangkok last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/asia/cambodia-thailand-adviser-hun-sen.html

What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence

New York Times Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/asia/china-panama-explained.html

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/americas/panama-canal-trump-china.html

South Korean first lady’s PhD under review due to plagiarism claims, adding to Yoon’s troubles

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Concerns over Kim Keon-hee’s PhD in design from Kookmin University may complicate the political situation for her husband, impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294870/south-korean-first-ladys-phd-under-review-due-plagiarism-claims-adding-yoons-troubles?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China in Indian Ocean

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 95 per cent of India’s trade moves in the Indian Ocean, amid a strong Chinese presence. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294856/indias-navy-launches-submarine-warships-guard-against-china-indian-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed

Marcos hopes for ‘strong’ US-Philippines ties under Trump, he tells Kamala Harris

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many in the Philippines are wary about the future of its relationship with the US as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294851/marcos-hopes-strong-us-philippines-ties-under-trump-he-tells-kamala-harris?utm_source=rss_feed