Asia Pacific – Page 69 – Prologue Journal

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid

New York Times Plus, an investigation into China’s panda breeding program. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/briefing/israel-aid-trump-security-canada-india.html

US says India should take Canada plot allegations ‘seriously’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New Delhi has ‘chosen an alternate path’ instead of cooperating with Canada’s investigation of a Sikh leader’s killing, the US says. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3282513/us-says-india-should-take-canada-plot-allegations-seriously?utm_source=rss_feed

Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies

New York Times The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/world/asia/justin-trudeau-accusations-india-intelligence-agencies.html

K-pop star Hanni of NewJeans tells South Korea lawmakers of workplace bullying

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s K-pop industry has become a global juggernaut but domestically it is known for strict standards, controls on fledgling stars. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3282496/k-pop-star-couldnt-sit-idly-tells-south-korea-lawmakers-workplace-bullying?utm_source=rss_feed

Hyundai IPO a test of investor confidence in India’s ambition to be manufacturing powerhouse

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The IPO proceedings could help Hyundai narrow market gaps in India, expand its facilities to serve global markets, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3282466/hyundai-ipo-test-investor-confidence-indias-ambition-be-manufacturing-powerhouse?utm_source=rss_feed

Max streaming service to launch in Asian markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Viewers will see content from DC Universe, Food Network, Harry Potter, HBO, HGTV and more on Max, Warner Bros Discovery says. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3282478/max-streaming-service-launch-asian-markets-including-hong-kong-singapore-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed

K-pop fans clash over Seunghan’s resignation from Riize: cancel culture or accountability?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Korean fans say the 21-year-old tarnished the group’s reputation with his actions, while international supporters argue he is being bullied. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3282482/k-pop-fans-clash-over-seunghans-resignation-riize-cancel-culture-or-accountability?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia’s rare earths ambition faces curbs as geopolitics muddies waters

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country needs Chinese technology to grow its rare earth industry and yet faces risks of US boycott, a Malaysian minister says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3282446/malaysias-rare-earths-ambition-faces-curbs-geopolitics-muddies-waters?utm_source=rss_feed

Most Philippine voters won’t support pro-China candidates in 2025 elections: survey

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Such views are driven by concerns over the South China Sea dispute and pro-China candidates undermining national security, an analyst says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282475/most-philippine-voters-wont-support-pro-china-candidates-2025-elections-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

Hanni of NewJeans Testifies in Parliament About Bullying at Work

New York Times The appearance by Hanni, a member of NewJeans, was eagerly awaited, but she offered few revelations about her famously regimented industry. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/world/asia/newjeans-hanni-bullying-testimony.html