Asia Pacific – Page 77 – Prologue Journal

South Korea’s Acting President Has Only Been in Office Since Friday

New York Times After two impeachments of leaders in two weeks, the country is deep into a political crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/world/asia/south-korea-president-political-crisis.html

Boycotts, bans and dough-kissing drama: Malaysia’s social media obsessions in 2024

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The power of social media shaped many of Malaysia’s biggest controversies this year. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292512/boycotts-bans-and-dough-kissing-drama-malaysias-social-media-obsessions-2024?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea declares ‘strongest’ US strategy in key party meeting

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The meeting was held to review the ruling party’s work throughout the year and to discuss strategies and policies for 2025. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292627/north-korea-declares-strongest-us-strategy-key-party-meeting?utm_source=rss_feed

29 dead in South Korean plane crash

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The plane reportedly had landing gear problems and caught fire upon landing, according to local media. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292626/28-dead-south-korean-plane-crash?utm_source=rss_feed

Plane Crash in South Korea

New York Times The plane was trying to land when the accident happened, according to local news reports, which said that 181 people were on board. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/world/asia/south-korea-plane-crash.html

Can the Philippines overcome its cyber defence shortcomings?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Official say cyberattacks are a major security threats, but observers are sceptical the country can modernise its defences fast enough. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292597/can-philippines-overcome-its-cyber-defence-shortcomings?utm_source=rss_feed

Shigeko Sasamori, Hiroshima Survivor Who Preached Peace, Dies at 92

New York Times Severely disfigured when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Japan, she spent her life warning others about the dangers of nuclear war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/world/asia/shigeko-sasamori-dead.html

Mexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity

New York Times Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/business/trump-tariffs-mexico-china.html

Pakistan warns Taliban of air strikes over future attacks as Afghanistan vows revenge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Islamabad has affirmed more retribution against TTP if cross-border assaults continue, further inflaming Kabul ties despite ongoing talks. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292576/pakistan-warns-taliban-air-strikes-over-future-attacks-afghanistan-vows-revenge?utm_source=rss_feed

Former Indian Prime Minister cremated in New Delhi, mourned worldwide

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singh was known as a mild-mannered technocrat and was widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic liberalisation. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3292589/former-indian-prime-minister-cremated-new-delhi-mourned-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed