Regions – Page 125 – Prologue Journal

Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism

New York Times Spain uses an algorithm to score how likely a domestic violence victim is to be abused again. A Times investigation last year identified flaws in the system. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/technology/spain-overhauls-domestic-violence-system-after-criticism.html

China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year

New York Times The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/china-population-births-deaths.html

Chinese stake in Philippine power grid operator raises concerns about security, skill transfers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers revive fears of ‘kill switch’ to power grid amid concerns about limited skills transfer to Filipinos and lack of operational transparency. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295082/chinese-stake-philippine-power-grid-operator-raises-concerns-about-security-skill-transfers?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: bird feathers, blood found in engines of plane

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A total of 179 people were killed in the worst aviation disaster on South Korean soil. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295128/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-bird-feathers-blood-found-engines-plane?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel and Hamas Work Out Differences That Had Delayed Cease-Fire Deal, Netanyahu Says

New York Times Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had called a meeting of his security cabinet for later on Friday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-gaza-cease-fire.html

China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports

New York Times Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/china-economy-2024-gdp.html

Yoon’s supporters pour hate on K-pop star IU, call her ‘spy’ for backing impeachment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Angry allies step up campaign against South Korean singer by sharing lists of companies she endorses and calling for boycotts. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295110/yoons-supporters-pour-hate-k-pop-star-iu-call-her-spy-backing-impeachment?utm_source=rss_feed

Did Trump snub Philippines’ Marcos Jnr by not inviting him to his inauguration?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy in doubt after president-elect personally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295106/did-trump-snub-philippines-marcos-jnr-not-inviting-him-his-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed

US journalist dragged out from Blinken presser for exposing US complicity in Gaza genocide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US State Department police have violently dragged veteran American journalist Sam Husseini from the news conference of State Secretary Anthony Blinken for exposing US complicity in the Israeli genocide in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/741046/US-journalist-dragged-out-from-Blinken-presser-for-exposing-US-complicity-in-Gaza-genocide

Israeli Vote on Cease-Fire Is Delayed as Diplomats Work on Details

New York Times Even though negotiators for Israel and Hamas reached a provisional deal for a truce starting Sunday, they continued to discuss outstanding issues through mediators. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-ceasefire.html