Regions – Page 112 – Prologue Journal

Taiwan and Philippines try to figure out how to navigate the return of Donald Trump

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Manila and Taipei, facing PLA confrontations, may need to depend less on the US and appeal to Trump’s transactional nature, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3295310/taiwan-and-philippines-try-figure-out-how-navigate-return-donald-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

Here Are Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released

New York Times Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/palestine-prisoners-release-israel-hamas-ceasefire.html

Here Are Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released

New York Times Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/here-are-some-prominent-palestinian-prisoners-set-to-be-released.html

I saw shredded bodies scattered on roads and hanging from trees in Lebanon: Journalist

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Steve Sweeney, a British journalist, says he saw shredded bodies, including those of children, scattered on the streets and hanging from trees in Lebanon during recent war. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741140/i-saw-shredded-bodies-scattered-roads-hanging-trees-lebanon-journalist

Gaza ceasefire deal to take effect at 06:30 GMT Sunday: Qatar

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will take effect at 06:30 GMT on Sunday morning, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, said on Saturday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741135/Gaza-ceasefire-deal-to-take-effect-06-30-GMT-Sunday-mediator-Qatar

India police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of junior doctor in Kolkata

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The crime sparked protests seeking justice and better security at public hospitals and national outrage over a lack of safety for women. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3295326/india-police-volunteer-convicted-rape-murder-junior-doctor-kolkata?utm_source=rss_feed

UN urges Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon ‘without delay’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix says a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is “fragile,” calling on Israeli troops to withdraw from areas in southern Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741133/UN-terms-Lebanon-truce-as-%E2%80%98fragile%E2%80%99,-urges-Israeli-army-to-withdraw-without-delay

Lebanon’s new president stresses urgency of Israeli withdrawal from south under truce deal

Jerusalem Post The Lebanese president told the UN’s Guterres during a meeting in Beirut that continued Israeli breaches were a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the agreed ceasefire deal. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838080

When the U.S. Hit Canada With Steep Tariffs Before, Canada Had a Plan B

New York Times But economic, political and technological changes have left Canada with few ways to handle trade restrictions now. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/canada/us-canada-trade-war-1930s.html

President Macron visits Lebanon

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beirut for the first time in four years, emphasizing gratitude and solidarity with Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741130/President-Macron-visits-Lebanon-first-time-in-4-years