Regions – Page 120 – Prologue Journal

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

‘Exterior Night’ Review: Life in Perilous Times

New York Times The Italian master Marco Bellocchio turns to TV, revisiting the mysteries of the Aldo Moro affair. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/arts/television/exterior-night-review.html

Conductor Antonio Pappano, on Top and Learning on the Job

New York Times Antonio Pappano, who leads the London Symphony Orchestra, feels like he is always “playing catch-up” because he skipped music school. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/arts/music/antonio-pappano-london-symphony-orchestra.html

Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, She Fought to Expand Assisted Suicide in Quebec

New York Times Sandra Demontigny, 45, pushed Quebec to become one of the few places in the world to allow people to choose a medically assisted death sometimes years in advance. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/canada/sandra-demontigny-assisted-suicide-quebec.html