Regions – Page 114 – Prologue Journal

What’s at Stake in Ukraine’s Deal With Trump

New York Times The country has a bounty of minerals and other natural resources, including gas and oil, but they may not be easy to extract. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/ukraine-trump-minerals-explain.html

Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Western Congo

New York Times The outbreak has been traced, tentatively, to three children who ate a bat, the W.H.O. said, and known threats like Ebola and Marburg have been ruled out. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/africa/unknown-deadly-illness-congo.html

Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy

New York Times The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/trump-us-ukraine-mineral-deal.html

Reflecting on 20 Years of Canada Reporting

New York Times In a Times newsletter, a journalist based in Ottawa covers the people and events shaping his country. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/insider/canada-reporting.html

How Asean centrality and strong China ties can go hand in hand

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As Asean chair, Malaysia must woo China, a key partner for the bloc, and also forge cooperation with a wide range of partners. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3299935/how-asean-centrality-and-strong-china-ties-can-go-hand-hand?utm_source=rss_feed

Wednesday Briefing: Taiwan Considers a Changed U.S.

New York Times Plus, the microphone turns 100. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/briefing/taiwan-us-britain-military-spending-syria-unity.html

Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ hit with additional sanctions from US Treasury

Jerusalem Post These actions followed multiple executive orders targeting Iranian oil sector sales, following a presidential memorandum to put maximum pressure on Iran. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843737

Palestinian says Israeli jailers poured acid on him during interrogation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Mohammed Abu Tawila, a Palestinian who was held in Israeli jails, says Israelis poured acid and other chemicals on his body during an interrogation. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743492/Palestine-Gaza-West-Bank-Musab-Hani-Haniyeh-Mohammed-Abu-Tawila-

Their Album Is Wordless. Will Their Protest Against A.I. Resound?

New York Times Musicians including Kate Bush and Billy Ocean released a “silent record” in outrage at a proposed change to British copyright law. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/uk-musicians-protest-ai-album.html

Syrians back freedoms, constitutional process at landmark dialog

Jerusalem Post Five members of the seven-strong preparatory committee are either in HTS or close to the group, and there are no Druze or Alawite members, both of which are significant minorities in Syria. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843736