Regions – Page 119 – Prologue Journal

Australia hospital under fire after 3 child deaths within 6 weeks lead to legal action

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Latrobe Regional Hospital in Victoria is facing scrutiny over the allegedly preventable deaths and accusations of mismanagement. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3300102/australia-hospital-under-fire-after-3-child-deaths-within-6-weeks-leads-legal-action?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine army stays silent amid calls for Marcos Jnr’s ouster, as Edsa anniversary passes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As calls to remove Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr grow amid escalating political turmoil, the military is focusing on national security not intervention. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300100/philippine-army-stays-silent-amid-calls-marcos-jnrs-ouster-edsa-anniversary-passes?utm_source=rss_feed

How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.

New York Times Emmanuel Macron, the French president, epitomized how the continent’s leaders are trying to navigate President Trump’s increasingly hostile administration. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/trump-macron-starmer-ukraine.html

Druze community in Syria caught between regime, rebels, and foreign powers

Jerusalem Post The Druze thus find themselves in a complex position, with various agendas tugging at them. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843694

As Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment trial ends in South Korea, will embattled president prevail?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers predict unanimous 8-0 decision, say it is ‘highly unlikely’ Yoon will be able to return to office given ‘ample evidence’ his actions violated the constitution. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300092/yoon-suk-yeols-impeachment-trial-ends-south-korea-will-embattled-president-prevail?utm_source=rss_feed

Facing Trump’s Hostility, Ukraine Weighs Its Options. But They Are Few.

New York Times There is a broad reckoning in Ukraine: Washington can no longer be relied upon as a supporter. But Kyiv still has agency on the battlefield and can seek increased support from Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/europe/trump-ukraine-russia-war.html

Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader

New York Times Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/middleeast/syria-president-ahmed-al-shara.html

Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China

New York Times The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/business/china-tesla-self-driving-musk.html

Singaporeans lost record US$822 million to scams in 2024

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police said cryptocurrency schemes made up nearly a quarter of the losses. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300075/singaporeans-lost-record-us822-million-scams-2024?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next

New York Times As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/asia/trump-ukraine-taiwan.html