Regions – Page 123 – Prologue Journal

In Pakistan, Imran Khan’s Followers Are Counting on Trump to Free Him

New York Times A Trump ally has called on Pakistan to release the former prime minister from prison, inspiring fervent hope among his supporters. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/asia/pakistan-grenell-imran-khan.html

Bolsonaro Hid at Hungary’s Embassy. Not For Asylum, He Says, Maybe Love.

New York Times Jair Bolsonaro and a Times reporter discussed the former Brazilian president’s two mysterious nights at the Hungarian embassy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-hungary-embassy.html

France Wants to Prosecute the Founder of Chat Site Linked to Pelicot Rapes

New York Times Isaac Steidl founded the Coco platform, which authorities tied to criminal activity for years. The effort to hold Mr. Steidl accountable tests a new legal frontier. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/pelicot-rape-trial-coco-isaac-steidl.html

Syrians in Turkey Agonize Over a Return Home

New York Times With the Assad regime out of power, millions weigh the decision to go back to their war-torn country. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/magazine/syrians-turkey-return.html

Iran’s Leader in Moscow to Sign Cooperation Treaty With Russia

New York Times The agreement will stop short of a military alliance, but it is expected to formalize an increasingly close relationship between Moscow and Tehran. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/iran-russia-cooperation-treaty.html

How a local police programme is helping to empower women in Pakistan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ‘Women on Wheels’ programme teaches women how to ride motorcycles, a female taboo in Pakistan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3295143/how-local-police-programme-helping-empower-women-pakistan?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan jails ex-PM Imran Khan for 14 years over land corruption case

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The verdict is the biggest setback for Khan and his party since a surprisingly good showing in the 2024 general election. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3295207/pakistan-jails-ex-pm-imran-khan-14-years-land-corruption-case?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistan’s PM orders probe into national airline’s ad resembling 9/11 imagery

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has condemned the Pakistan International Airlines ad, calling it an act of ‘stupidity’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295198/pakistans-pm-orders-probe-national-airlines-ad-resembling-9/11-imagery?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korean first lady’s health worsens after Yoon’s arrest: ‘she was completely skinny’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim Keon-hee could barely eat and had been managing her condition by taking various medicines, according to ruling party members. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295183/south-korean-first-ladys-health-worsens-after-yoons-arrest-she-was-completely-skinny?utm_source=rss_feed

US warplanes conduct fresh aerial strikes on Yemen’s ‘Amran

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. American warplanes conduct multiple airstrikes targeting the northwestern Yemeni province of ‘Amran. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741059/US-warplanes-strike-%E2%80%98Amran-in-northwestern-Yemen-in-fresh-aggression