Regions – Page 116 – Prologue Journal

Hezbollah chief: Palestinians, resistance foiled Israel’s big plan

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem says the Palestinian people and resistance fighters foiled Israel’s “big plan” by accepting a ceasefire agreement to end the regime’s war on the besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741129/Hezbollah-Sheikh-Naim-Qassem-resistance-fighters-ceasefire-agreement-

Cambodia extends mine-free deadline as villager, 2 deminers killed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The villager ‘ran over an anti-tank landmine’ on his farm in northwestern Battambang province. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295320/cambodia-extends-mine-free-deadline-villager-2-deminers-killed?utm_source=rss_feed

Netanyahu ‘vows to continue Gaza war’ after cabinet OKs truce deal

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue his war on Gaza in a bid to stop far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich from exiting his coalition cabinet. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741121/Netanyahu–vows-to-continue-Gaza-war–to-garner-support-for-ceasefire-deal

Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles

New York Times A countrywide alert had warned of incoming ballistic missiles. Four of them, and 39 attack drones, were used in the attack, which killed at least four people, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/ukraine-kyiv-russia.html

Malaysian police confirm dead Pinkfish concertgoers had drugs in blood

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Toxicology analysis revealed the presence of drugs in the bodies of the four victims who attended the event in Selangor. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295314/malaysian-police-confirm-dead-pinkfish-concertgoers-had-drugs-blood?utm_source=rss_feed

Jan. 17: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Friday, January 17. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/18/741124/jan-17-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

As Japan marks Kobe quake anniversary, fears of another major disaster mount

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tremors in the Nankai Trough, south of Kobe, have increased recently as seismologists flag higher risks of a major quake in the area. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3295292/japan-marks-kobe-quake-anniversary-fears-another-major-disaster-mount?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas: Mediators worded deal so Netanyahu could appease hardliners in gov’t

Jerusalem Post “Netanyahu wanted to resume the war after the first phase,” the official said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838063

Minister warns Trump’s tariffs threaten Malaysia’s chip sector, may stoke global inflation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz fears Trump’s policies could particularly hit Malaysia’s growing electronic chips market. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295301/minister-warns-trumps-tariffs-threaten-malaysias-chip-sector-may-stoke-global-inflation?utm_source=rss_feed

Prince Harry’s Suit Against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Set to Start

New York Times Barring a late settlement, Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers will begin Monday, with potential consequences for the royal family, the media baron and even The Washington Post. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/europe/prince-harry-murdoch-news-group-trial.html