Regions – Page 107 – Prologue Journal

Drake Postpones 4 Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates

New York Times Dates for Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland were postponed for a “scheduling conflict,” representatives for the rapper said. The tour coincided with the release of his latest album. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/arts/music/drake-postpone-australia-new-zealand.html

Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump

New York Times The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/world/europe/ukraine-kyiv-protest-embassy.html

A Woman Died Midflight. They Had to Sit Next to Her Body.

New York Times Flight attendants placed the body of a woman who died during a 14-hour flight in a seat next to a couple from Australia. They described the experience as distressing. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/world/europe/dead-body-flight-qatar-airways.html

Military Plane Crash in Residential Area Kills at Least 46 in Sudan

New York Times The incident, whose cause was unknown, has added to the destruction wrought by years of civil war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/world/africa/sudan-plane-crash.html

UK’s Starmer to Meet Trump With a Boost on Defense and Pleas for Ukraine

New York Times Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, fresh from announcing a boost to military spending, is flying to Washington for a high-stakes visit. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/world/europe/uk-trump-starmer-meet-defense-ukraine.html

How will Israel’s airstrikes in Syria affect region?

Jerusalem Post There may be a window of opportunity for better ties with Syria, however it seems the new policy in Jerusalem may close that window. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843847

Hamas: Deal reached with Israel to release 620 Palestinians following delay

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Days after Israel failed to release hundreds of Palestinians in exchange for Israeli captives, Hamas says it has reached a new agreement with mediators in Egypt to bring the abductees home. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/26/743541/Hamas-Israel-new-exchange-captives-bodies-Palestinian-prisoners-

Pivotal meeting: Jordan’s King hosts Syrian President

Jerusalem Post The president of Syria arrived in Jordan after a night of confusion in southern Syria as locals reported Israeli airstrikes. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843840

U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Draft Features Vague Reference to Security Guarantees

New York Times A copy of the agreement obtained by The New York Times says that the United States “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/world/europe/us-ukraine-minerals-deal-security.html

German police on alert after Islamic State calls for carnival attacks

Jerusalem Post The Festival of Love planned in the Dutch city of Rotterdam in early March was listed as a target on the collage featuring a bloody knife and the hashtag #LetsSlaughter. https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-843830