Regions – Page 11 – Prologue Journal

At least four missiles fired in strike that rocked Beirut

Jerusalem Post This marks the fourth Israeli airstrike this week, targeting a central area of Beirut. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-830346

How Can the I.C.C. Prosecute Leaders of Israel, Which Is Not a Member?

New York Times The jurisdiction of the court in The Hague can extend beyond member states. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/middleeast/israel-icc-jurisdiction-explained.html

Japanese teens’ first kiss rate drops amid disinterest in romance, sparking demographic fears

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A study finds a decline in first kisses among Japanese high school students, raising concerns about the country’s low birth rate. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3287792/japanese-teens-first-kiss-rate-drops-amid-disinterest-romance-sparking-demographic-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

Oppo brings back premium Find X smartphones to global markets amid slow growth at home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese Android handset maker is making a renewed push in the premium segment in Southeast Asia and western Europe. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3287683/oppo-brings-back-premium-find-x-smartphones-global-markets-amid-slow-growth-home?utm_source=rss_feed

6 Israeli soldiers commit suicide: Reports

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. At least six Israeli troopers have reportedly committed suicide in recent months, due to psychological problems triggered by the prolonged war on Gaza and Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/22/737730/6-Israeli-soldiers-committed-suicide-in-recent-months–Reports

Trump’s ‘tariff tantrums’ threaten Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam – and beyond

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US protectionism was good for some Asian nations when China was the main target. But this time nowhere looks safe. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287762/trumps-tariff-tantrums-threaten-malaysia-thailand-vietnam-and-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed

Iran Declares It Is Doing More Nuclear Enrichment After I.A.E.A. Rebuke

New York Times With thousands of advanced centrifuges on standby, Tehran says it is now spinning more, which could increase its stockpile of near-bomb-grade atomic fuel. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/middleeast/iran-nuclear-iaea-uranium.html

Hezbollah leader who planned attack on US soldiers killed in recent Israeli airstrike

Jerusalem Post An American defense official told NBC it was unclear when the strike took place and whether it sought to specifically eliminate Ali Mussa Daqduq. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-830334

Conor McGregor, U.F.C. Fighter, Is Held Liable for Sexual Assault in Ireland

New York Times The mixed martial arts fighter known as “Notorious” was ordered to pay the equivalent of $257,000 to a woman who said he raped her in 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/conor-mcgregor-sexual-assault.html

Bolsonaro’s Right Wing Movement Faces Backlash After Coup Accusations

New York Times Accusations that former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup arose after a former top aide of his was implicated in a plan to kill the current president. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/americas/bolsonaro-far-right-brazil.html