Regions – Page 114 – Prologue Journal

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

What Border Crisis? Mexican Migrant Shelters Are Quiet Ahead of Trump

New York Times Ahead of the inauguration, migrant shelters south of the Rio Grande are far from full, a reflection of the tougher measures imposed on both sides of the border. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/americas/migrants-trump-inauguration-border.html

How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East

New York Times With an Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to begin, the shock waves from their war have reshaped the region in unexpected ways. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/europe/israel-hamas-oct-7.html

Even Before TikTok’s Troubles, Chinese Companies Were Wary of Washington

New York Times Start-ups with Chinese ties have found it increasingly difficult to do business and list shares in the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/business/tiktok-shein-grindr-china-ipo.html

South Korea’s Yoon in court as investigators seek to extend detention

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The hearing will decide whether to extend President Yoon’s detention as officials investigate his failed martial law bid. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295321/south-koreas-yoon-court-investigators-seek-extend-detention?utm_source=rss_feed

Former Good Neighbor Cmdr.: Israel’s humanitarian efforts still resonate in Syria

Jerusalem Post Support has manifested in unexpected ways, including instances of Syrian expatriates defending Israel on social media against anti-Israel protesters. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837773