Regions – Page 121 – Prologue Journal

Indonesian punk band’s apology for anti-police song sparks outcry over perceived censorship

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Activists say there may now be a ‘chilling effect’ of artists censoring themselves to avoid persecution from authorities. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300071/indonesian-punk-bands-apology-anti-police-song-sparks-outcry-over-perceived-censorship?utm_source=rss_feed

Were China’s ‘unprecedented’ naval drills in Tasman Sea ‘signal’ to Australia, New Zealand?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The drills, conducted near a busy air corridor, have prompted both countries to enhance surveillance and collaborate with allies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300065/were-chinas-unprecedented-naval-drills-tasman-sea-signal-australia-new-zealand?utm_source=rss_feed

New search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 begins in Indian Ocean

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ocean Infinity’s operation focuses on four hotspots off Australian coast where researchers believe the wreck would most likely be. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300055/new-search-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370-begins-indian-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed

Netanyahu killed Bibas family and now exploits tragedy to derail 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 regime, which killed Bibas family during its genocidal war on Gaza, is now blaming Hamas for it to derail the ceasefire deal and intensify aggression against Palestinians https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/24/743410/netanyahu-killed-bibas-family-now-exploits-tragedy-derail-gaza-truce-deal

ICC urged to probe Biden over Gaza war crimes, investigate Trump for obstructing justice

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A US-based rights group has called on ICC to investigate Joe Biden for “aiding and abetting” war crimes in the Gaza Strip, and Donald Trump for “obstructing justice.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743449/Palestine-DAWN-ICC-Israel-Gaza-Biden-Trump-war-crimes

Palestinian man dies in Israeli prison as Foreign Ministry urges intl. probe into regime’s crimes

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Two Palestinian prisoners’ rights groups have confirmed the death of a Palestinian man from the Gaza Strip at an Israeli detention center. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743442/Palestinian-prisoner-from-Gaza-dies-in-Israeli-prison-Rights-groups

Israel escalates West Bank raids as official says regime seeking to complete Gaza genocide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military intensifies its raids in several towns and refugee camps across the occupied West Bank, arbitrarily abducting several Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/25/743443/Israel-escalates-West-Bank-raids

‘Good start’: China bids to reset ties with Japan amid Trump tariff storm

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both Asian powers have ‘sent clear signals’ they want to improve their economic relationship, but geopolitical tensions will make that difficult. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3300009/good-start-china-bids-reset-ties-japan-amid-trump-tariff-storm?utm_source=rss_feed

India, EU eye stronger trade ties amid looming US tariffs, global uncertainty

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India and the EU are trying to expedite a free-trade agreement and boost collaboration in clean technology and strategic alignment in the face of potential US tariffs. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3300026/india-eu-eye-stronger-trade-ties-amid-looming-us-tariffs-global-uncertainty?utm_source=rss_feed

Syria Begins National Dialogue but Without Kurdish-Led Militia

New York Times Although the conference was called to chart the country’s future, the Kurdish-led militia that controls much of Syria’s northeast was not invited. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/middleeast/syria-national-dialogue-kurds.html