Asia Pacific – Page 90 – Prologue Journal

Tuesday Briefing: Israelis and Palestinians Mourn a Year of Loss

New York Times Plus, Chappell Roan navigates the demands of fame. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/briefing/oct-7-anniversary-harris-lifespan.html

How Asian-American heart health is impacted by immigration status and racism

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Report highlights effect of social factors on Asian-Americans’ heart health, urges researchers to consider different subgroups’ experiences. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3281428/how-asian-american-heart-health-impacted-immigration-status-and-racism?utm_source=rss_feed

Ex-Philippine President Duterte to run for mayor amid ICC probe over brutal drug killings

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This move is seen as a bid to bolster support for his daughter, Sara, who is expected to run for president in 2028. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3281445/ex-philippine-president-duterte-run-mayor-amid-icc-probe-over-brutal-drug-killings?utm_source=rss_feed

Alice Guo to run for mayor in Philippines again despite Chinese spy allegations: lawyer

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Her lawyer said Guo would run again, even as she faces criminal charges, espionage accusations and doubts over her citizenship. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281442/alice-guo-run-mayor-philippines-again-despite-chinese-spy-allegations-lawyer?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian police arrest 6 Chinese nationals, local man in burglary raids

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The suspects, who targeted homes while occupants were away, are believed to be responsible for multiple burglaries across Malaysia. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3281439/malaysian-police-arrest-6-chinese-nationals-local-man-burglary-raids?utm_source=rss_feed

Whether Trump or Harris wins, for Manila, 1 thing will stay the same

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Given the US’ contest with China, the Philippines’ strategic role and its alliance with Washington will remain critical. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3280719/whether-trump-or-harris-wins-manila-1-thing-will-stay-same?utm_source=rss_feed

Ex-Philippine President, Under Investigation for War on Drugs, Returns to Politics

New York Times Rodrigo Duterte, who retired in 2022 after a six-year term as president, filed papers to run for mayor of Davao, his family’s political stronghold. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/world/asia/rodrigo-duterte-mayor-philippines.html

India puts pressure on Pakistan over water treaty – can it lead to better ties?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New Delhi wants the Indus Waters Treaty to be amended to help its grain-producing regions cope better with climate change, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3281425/india-puts-pressure-pakistan-over-water-treaty-can-it-lead-better-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s former empress Michiko, 89, to have surgery after breaking leg in fall

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It is her first hospitalisation since 2019 when Michiko, who turns 90 on October 20, had surgery after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281419/japans-former-empress-michiko-89-have-surgery-after-breaking-leg-fall?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Canary in coal mine of climate change’ as global river flows hit all-time lows’, UN says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for action to protect water resources in a changing climate. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3281411/canary-coal-mine-climate-change-global-river-flows-hit-all-time-lows-un-says?utm_source=rss_feed