Asia Pacific – Page 71 – Prologue Journal

Malaysia’s death penalty changes clear way for murderer’s extradition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sirul Azhar Umar fled to Australia after the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, who was shot and her body blown up with explosives in 2006. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282374/malaysias-death-penalty-changes-clear-way-murderers-extradition?utm_source=rss_feed

Widodo’s Asean summit ‘snub’ reveals gaps in Indonesia’s foreign policy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. His successor Prabowo Subianto seems indifferent towards the regional bloc as well – raising concerns about Indonesia’s leadership role. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282346/widodos-asean-summit-snub-reveals-gaps-indonesias-foreign-policy?utm_source=rss_feed

Wetter weather expected in Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam as La Nina emerges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Above-average rainfall is forecast to sweep Southeast Asia over the coming months, as La Nina conditions bring storms and downpours. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282368/wetter-weather-expected-singapore-philippines-thailand-vietnam-la-nina-emerges?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia’s protest over Japan-US military drills fall on deaf ears in Tokyo

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say Russia fears Japan’s growing ties with Nato nations – and is especially concerned about US missile deployments. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282290/russias-protest-over-japan-us-military-drills-fall-deaf-ears-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed

Islamist militants dressed as women kill 4, including 3 policemen, in Pakistan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pakistani Taliban claimed attack in which militants wearing suicide vests stormed remote police base. Police shot dead all 5 attackers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3282359/islamist-militants-dressed-women-kill-4-including-3-policemen-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

Will China take a more hands-on approach to violence in Pakistan?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the wake of deadly attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Beijing looks likely to get more directly involved in counterterrorism. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3282168/will-china-take-more-hands-approach-violence-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

Family members on trial for murder of 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sara Sharif found dead at her home in Woking, UK in August 2023. Postmortem found ‘signs of traumatic head injury’, burns and bite marks. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3282358/family-members-trial-murder-10-year-old-british-pakistani-girl?utm_source=rss_feed

Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion

New York Times Plus, an artist sues to reclaim his work. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/briefing/canada-india-gaza-harris-trump.html

India to recall top envoy to Canada amid investigation into murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sikh separatist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down last year, with allegations the Indian government was involved. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3282347/india-recall-top-envoy-canada-amid-investigation-murder-sikh-separatist-hardeep-singh-nijjar?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore blocks Income Insurance’s deal with Allianz, as PM Wong cites ‘structure, terms’ concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government remains open to a new deal if the concerns are fully addressed. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3282342/singapore-blocks-income-insurances-deal-allianz-pm-wong-cites-structure-terms-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed