Regions – Page 10 – Prologue Journal

Fading fortunes of India’s Bollywood in streaming era spark political debate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An opposition politician, the wife of film legend Amitabh Bachchan, has accused New Delhi of not doing enough to support the film industry. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3299605/fading-fortunes-indias-bollywood-streaming-era-spark-political-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel threatens another Gaza genocide if Palestinians resist regime’s demands

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military drops leaflets over the Gaza Strip, threatening the Palestinians there with another genocide if they do not give in to the regime’s demand to leave the territory. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/21/743205/Israel-threatens-another-Gaza-genocide

Netanyahu ‘procrastinating’ over next phase of Gaza ceasefire: Hamas

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “procrastinating” on negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/21/743204/Hamas-Netanyahu-procrastinating-next-phase-Gaza-ceasefire

Australia warns airlines over Chinese navy live-fire drills in Tasman Sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Qantas and Jetstar have temporarily adjusted some flights between Australia and New Zealand due to the military activity. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3299595/australia-warns-airlines-over-chinese-navy-live-fire-drills-tasman-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

Starbucks Malaysia keeps losing money as anti-Israel boycotts persist

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Berjaya Food reported a fifth straight quarterly loss but said it remained committed to growth and diversification. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3299578/starbucks-malaysia-keeps-losing-money-anti-israel-boycotts-persist?utm_source=rss_feed

China facing more challenges than rest of Asia in reaching Trump tariff deal, analysts say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Morgan Stanley analysts say America’s sizeable bilateral trade deficit is a difficult hurdle to overcome. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3299577/china-facing-more-challenges-rest-asia-reaching-trump-tariff-deal-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing

New York Times Germans head to the polls. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/briefing/german-election-gaza-ukraine.html

Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans

New York Times Leaders of all six Gulf states will meet on Friday to strategize with Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts ahead of a broader Arab summit early next month. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/middleeast/arab-leaders-plan-gaza.html

How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s

New York Times Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/asia/hong-kong-artist-workplace-activism.html

South Korean teacher accused of stabbing 7-year-old reportedly laughed in hospital

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The suspect had a history of mental health issues and previously assaulted a colleague, according to local media reports. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3299565/south-korean-teacher-accused-stabbing-7-year-old-reportedly-laughed-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed